Kids
Kid-focused events that explore nature and history of Texas state parks.
We provide tools to help kids learn and explore through the Junior Ranger Program.
February 2025
Feb
7
7:00a
End Date
Feb
7
10:00a
End Date
Bird Bingo (Cancelled 02/21/2025)
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Birding and Bingo is a fun combination for the whole family! Test out your Bird ID skills with this game!
Feb
7
2:30p
End Date
Oysters: The Pearl of Goose Island
Goose Island State Park
How do oysters provide protection to the coast? Come find out!
Feb
7
4:00p
End Date
Feb
7
5:00p
End Date
Plant Survival Trail
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Lost in the woods? Come learn what plants you could use to survive in the wild!
Feb
8
8:30a
End Date
Birding 101 Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about our feathered friends in the park!
Feb
8
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Birds
Lake Whitney State Park
Start your day off right by connecting with nature and fellow bird enthusiasts!
Join us for a relaxing bird walk where we will sip on coffee and enjoy the sights and sounds of our feathered friends.
Feb
8
9:30a
End Date
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park (Cancelled 02/22/25)
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Families are welcome to paint and draw the nature around them.
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Atlatl
South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gather skills.
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Nature Center Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore Our Exhibits, Engage in Hands-On Activities, Ask Questions!
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Get an inside look at a few of the local mammals.
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
3rd Annual Kid Fish: Catch a Rainbow Trout!
Cedar Hill State Park
Come learn the basics of fishing at Cedar Hill State Park!
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Super Special Snakes!
Mission Tejas State Park
Although our snakes may get a bad rap, these shy, slithery serpents play important roles in our lives and the Texas ecosystem. Join our park interpreter for a presentation on the stories we tell about these important animals and design your own snake!
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Embrace your creative side by making nature-themed crafts on the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Feb
8
10:30a
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us as we read stories about the fascinating world around us and the animals that live here.
Feb
8
10:30a
End Date
Feb
8
10:30a
End Date
Bird Beak Buffet
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come catch some grub using bird inspired cutlery!
Feb
8
11:00a
End Date
Feb
8
11:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Palmetto State Park
Come join Ranger Samantha to earn your badge to become the next Junior Ranger!
Feb
8
1:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Feb
8
1:00p
End Date
Soaring to new Heights
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Reading with a ranger meets paper plane competition.
Feb
8
1:00p
End Date
Feb
8
1:00p
End Date
Education Center OPEN - Saturday Hours
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore our exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, ask questions!
Feb
8
1:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Feb
8
1:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Get an inside look at some of the mammals of the park. Which is the fastest or the furriest? You decide.
Feb
8
2:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Feb
8
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop.
Feb
8
2:00p
End Date
Feb
8
2:00p
End Date
Discovery Table: Building Blocks of the CCC
Buescher State Park
The Civilian Conservation Corps built Buescher and Bastrop State Parks, learn how they built beautiful archways and try your hand at making a "stone" arch!
Feb
8
2:00p
End Date
Nature Hike
Fort Boggy State Park
No local grocery store? The land provided many things for the settlers of Fort Boggy.
Feb
8
2:00p
End Date
Outgoing Outdoors 101: Campfire Safety
Palmetto State Park
Making camping s'more fun with fire safety
Feb
8
2:00p
End Date
Watercolor Wonders
Fort Parker State Park
Capture the beauty of Fort Parker State Park in watercolor and take home your own masterpiece!
Feb
8
2:00p
End Date
Feb
8
2:30p
End Date
Intro to Archery *Registration Required*
Goose Island State Park
Discover your new favorite hobby: archery!
Feb
8
2:30p
End Date
Skins & Skulls
San Angelo State Park
Learn about the several different types of animals that live at San Angelo State Park.
Feb
8
3:00p
End Date
Advanced Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided. Or, you can bring your own.
Feb
8
3:00p
End Date
Feb
8
3:30p
End Date
Feb
8
5:00p
End Date
Cocoa by the Campfire: A Ranger’s Night Out
Galveston Island State Park
Let the campfire glow, the cocoa warm you up, and the ranger’s stories light up your evening! ✨
Feb
8
6:00p
End Date
Discovery Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos, or raccoons - it's a surprise for all of us!
Feb
8
6:30p
End Date
Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire with a ranger or park volunteer and enjoy some wildlife stories!
Feb
9
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
9
10:00a
End Date
Nature Center Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore Our Exhibits, Engage in Hands-On Activities, Ask Questions!
Feb
9
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get up close and personal with some of the animals of Goliad State Park by looking at, and feeling, their fur, talons, and teeth!
Feb
9
10:30a
End Date
Feb
9
11:00a
End Date
Feb
9
2:00p
End Date
Feb
9
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Paint, draw and color with a ranger all while enjoying the outdoors.
Feb
9
2:00p
End Date
Feb
10
7:30p
End Date
Space is the Place
Davis Mountains State Park
Find out what you can see in our dark skies with only binoculars.
Feb
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Feb
11
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Weather
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Feb
12
8:30a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
13
9:00a
End Date
Sunrise Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Feb
13
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of the month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Feb
13
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger at the Blanco Public Library
Blanco State Park
Join a ranger for Storytime at the Blanco Library!
Feb
13
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Dino-story Time
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for storytime with a ranger.
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Bird Bingo (Cancelled 02/21/2025)
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Birding and Bingo is a fun combination for the whole family! Test out your Bird ID skills with this game!
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Fragile Food Webs
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas for an interactive look into how both predators and prey play important roles in the food web! Stick around afterwards for an educational showcase of skins and skulls of local wildlife!
Feb
14
4:00p
End Date
Feb
14
5:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to make a dish with Dutch Oven cooking!
Feb
14
5:00p
End Date
Fire Building 101
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn how to master two essential fire-starting techniques and then enjoy delicious s’mores by the flames!
Feb
15
8:00a
End Date
Feb
15
8:30a
End Date
Storybook Stroll
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Feb
15
9:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Feb
15
9:00a
End Date
"All things RED" Alphabet Hunt for Valentines Day
Lake Whitney State Park
It's always fun to explore Lake Whitney State Park, add the challenge of looking for anything RED but it must correspond to the letters of the alphabet to celebrate the holiday.
Feb
15
9:30a
End Date
Valentine Archery Shoot
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Limited to 12 participants, ages 10 years old and up.
Registration is required.
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park (Cancelled 02/22/25)
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Families are welcome to paint and draw the nature around them.
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
Nature Center Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore Our Exhibits, Engage in Hands-On Activities, Ask Questions!
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
Ranching & Roping
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn why Goliad is considered the Birthplace of Texas Ranching and try your hand at roping!
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
Feb
15
10:30a
End Date
Backyard Bass
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come and enjoy a land lover's spin on fishing!
Feb
15
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Dragonflies!
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn all about dragonflies and make a jeweled dragonfly to take home!
Feb
15
11:00a
End Date
Card Making: Wildlife Love
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Create wildlife Valentine's Day cards while learning about the local wildlife.
Feb
15
11:00a
End Date
Dinosaur Hunt
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Feb
15
1:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Feb
15
1:00p
End Date
Feb
15
1:00p
End Date
Feb
15
1:00p
End Date
Birding Hike Along The Pineywoods Boardwalk Trail
Lake Livingston State Park
Birding hike along the Pineywoods Boardwalk Trail!
Feb
15
2:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Feb
15
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop.
Feb
15
2:00p
End Date
River Romp
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Feb
15
2:00p
End Date
Feb
15
2:00p
End Date
Valentines to Misunderstood Creatures
Fort Parker State Park
Learn about some of our most misunderstood creatures like vultures, skunks, snakes, spiders and more! Then craft a valentine for your fave!
Feb
15
3:00p
End Date
Advanced Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided. Or, you can bring your own.
Feb
15
3:30p
End Date
Feb
15
3:30p
End Date
Atlatl: Prehistoric Spear Throwing
Copper Breaks State Park
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl and dart. Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool.
Feb
16
9:00a
End Date
Ranger Led Hike
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Enjoy a stroll through the park with us!
Feb
16
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
16
10:00a
End Date
Nature Center Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore Our Exhibits, Engage in Hands-On Activities, Ask Questions!
Feb
16
11:00a
End Date
Feb
17
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Feb
17
8:00p
End Date
Space is the Place
Davis Mountains State Park
Find out what you can see in our dark skies with only binoculars.
Feb
19
8:30a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
20
9:00a
End Date
Sunrise Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Feb
20
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of the month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Feb
21
3:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Copper Breaks State Park
Join us to learn about the animals that call the Rolling Plains home!
Feb
21
4:00p
End Date
Feb
22
8:30a
End Date
Storybook Stroll
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Feb
22
9:00a
End Date
Feb
22
9:00a
End Date
Dog Walk
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
It's National Walk Your Dog Day and we're here to help you celebrate!
Feb
22
9:00a
End Date
8th Annual Kid Fish
Fort Boggy State Park
Kids 5-12 can come out to Fort Boggy and learn how to fish.
Feb
22
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven 101
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Cast iron cooking - cowboy classic! Reservations required to borrow a Dutch oven.
Feb
22
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
22
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Feb
22
10:00a
End Date
Nature Center Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore Our Exhibits, Engage in Hands-On Activities, Ask Questions!
Feb
22
10:00a
End Date
Fragile Food Webs
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas for an interactive look into how both predators and prey play important roles in the food web! Stick around afterwards for an educational showcase of skins and skulls of local wildlife!
Feb
22
10:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Unlock your creativity and connect with the natural world in a whole new way!
Feb
22
10:30a
End Date
Discovery Table: Animals of the Park
Palmetto State Park
Curious to find out what animals call this park home?
Feb
22
11:00a
End Date
Feb
22
1:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Feb
22
1:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven 101
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Mouthwatering meals made here! Reservations required to borrow a Dutch oven.
Feb
22
1:00p
End Date
Feb
22
1:00p
End Date
Feb
22
1:30p
End Date
Wonderful Watercolors
Palmetto State Park
Come and paint the wonderful scenery found here at Palmetto State Park
Feb
22
2:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Feb
22
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop.
Feb
22
2:00p
End Date
Feb
22
2:00p
End Date
Kid’s Wilderness Survival
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
A great program for your child’s outdoor safety and parents learn as much as the kids.
Feb
22
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the wonders of our park by creating a masterpiece!
Feb
22
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls!
South Llano River State Park
Check out animal skins and furs found in the Hill Country.
Feb
22
3:00p
End Date
Advanced Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided. Or, you can bring your own.
Feb
22
3:30p
End Date
Feb
22
3:30p
End Date
Feb
22
5:00p
End Date
Cocoa by the Campfire: A Ranger’s Night Out
Galveston Island State Park
Let the campfire glow, the cocoa warm you up, and the ranger’s stories light up your evening! ✨
Feb
23
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
23
10:00a
End Date
Nature Center Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore Our Exhibits, Engage in Hands-On Activities, Ask Questions!
Feb
23
10:00a
End Date
Wildlife Discovery
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn from a ranger about the different wild animals at the park and how to be safe around them!
Feb
23
10:00a
End Date
Plants of the Mission
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore how Native Americans utilized the plants in the area for food, clothing, tools, and more!
Feb
23
11:00a
End Date
Dinosaur Hunt
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Feb
23
2:00p
End Date
River Romp
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Feb
23
2:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Can you identify a critter's tracks?
Feb
24
8:00p
End Date
Space is the Place
Davis Mountains State Park
Find out what you can see in our dark skies with only binoculars.
Feb
26
8:30a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
27
9:00a
End Date
Sunrise Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Feb
27
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool - Habitat Hike
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Bring your kids to an outdoor classroom at Lake Mineral Wells State Park!
Feb
27
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Feb
27
7:15p
End Date
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
Dino-story Time
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for storytime with a ranger.
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
Bird Bingo (Cancelled 02/21/2025)
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Birding and Bingo is a fun combination for the whole family! Test out your Bird ID skills with this game!
Feb
28
3:30p
End Date
Atlatl: Prehistoric Spear Throwing
Copper Breaks State Park
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl and dart. Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool.
Feb
28
4:00p
End Date
Feb
28
6:30p
End Date
Astronomy Program - Planetary Parade Viewing
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a stellar astronomy program to witness a rare and breathtaking alignment of all 7 planets in our solar system!
Feb
28
7:00p
End Date
March 2025
Mar
1
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Mar
1
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Mar
1
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop.
Mar
2
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Mar
3
8:00p
End Date
Space is the Place
Davis Mountains State Park
Find out what you can see in our dark skies with only binoculars.
Mar
4
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Fish
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Mar
5
8:30a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar
5
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Fish
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Mar
5
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Fish
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Mar
6
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of the month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Mar
6
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Fish
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Mar
8
9:00a
End Date
Birding Festival
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Enjoy a day of bird themed family-friendly outdoor and indoor activities... including a live bird show!
Mar
8
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Davis Mountains State Park
This fun, ranger-led workshop is aimed for kids, ages 5-12 (but open to all), who want to build their outdoor skills.
Mar
8
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Mar
8
10:00a
End Date
Fast and the Furriest
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn about our local wildlife and get the chance to touch real furs.
Mar
8
12:00p
End Date
Soil and Sediment
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn about local soils and how they help filter our water.
Mar
8
1:00p
End Date
Education Center OPEN - Saturday Hours
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore our exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, ask questions!
Mar
8
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop.
Mar
8
6:30p
End Date
Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire with a ranger or park volunteer and enjoy some wildlife stories!
Mar
10
9:00p
End Date
Space is the Place
Davis Mountains State Park
Find out what you can see in our dark skies with only binoculars.
Mar
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Mar
12
11:00a
End Date
Mar
13
End Date
Mar
13
9:30a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Mar
13
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of the month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Mar
14
8:30a
End Date
Little Hike - Guided Bird Walk
Bastrop State Park
Join the Bastrop Audubon Society and Bird City Bastrop for a little hike with expert birders at Bastrop State Park!
Mar
15
9:00a
End Date
Mar
15
9:00a
End Date
Learn to Fish - College Station
College Station, TX - Gary Halter Nature Center
Learn to fish at this fun, FREE, family event!
Mar
15
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Mar
15
10:00a
End Date
Monarch and Friends Pollinator Fiesta
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us as we celebrate monarchs and all pollinators!
Mar
15
10:00a
End Date
Spring Fling
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join us for our annual Spring Fling to celebrate spring break and the beginning of spring.
Mar
15
1:00p
End Date
FREE: Spring Festival & Native Plant Sale
Lockhart State Park
Join the fun at Lockhart State Park for a celebration of spring, pollinators, and plants!
Mar
15
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop.
Mar
15
2:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Mar
17
9:00p
End Date
Space is the Place
Davis Mountains State Park
Find out what you can see in our dark skies with only binoculars.
Mar
19
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Mar
20
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of the month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Mar
22
8:30a
End Date
Little Sit
Bastrop State Park
Join Bastrop Audubon & Bird City birding experts for a relaxing morning sitting under the pines and seeing how many birds we can find and identify!
Mar
22
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Davis Mountains State Park
This fun, ranger-led workshop is aimed for kids, ages 5-12 (but open to all), who want to build their outdoor skills.
Mar
22
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Mar
22
3:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Mar
28
4:00p
End Date
The Opossum Odyssey
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Adorable creature talk with an adorable creature craft to tag along...
Mar
29
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Mar
29
10:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn about the 5 senses we use to observe the world around us and create your very own nature journal.
Mar
29
10:00a
End Date
Nature Day at Seabourne Lake
Rosenberg, TX - Seabourne Lake
Join us on Saturday, March 29th, for Nature Day at Seabourne Creek Lake!
Mar
29
3:30p
End Date
Easy Evening Birding Walk
Bastrop State Park
Being bird brained is fun! Join knowledgeable volunteer Park Hosts, Rog and Carolyn to learn a new hobby for your outdoor adventures!
Mar
31
8:45p
End Date
April 2025
Apr
5
9:00a
End Date
Sea Center Nature Day
Sea Center Texas
Celebrate nature with Sea Center Texas! This is a free event to attend. Participate in Catch-&-Release fishing, pet live reptiles, watch the Birds of Prey show, and more!
Apr
5
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Apr
5
10:00a
End Date
East Texas Fire and Nature Festival
Nature Center Wildlife Management Area
Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and our partners for a free event all about nature, prescribed fire and how it benefits humans and wildlife alike!
Apr
5
2:00p
End Date
Apr
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Apr
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Stream Study
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Stream Study
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr
9
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Stream Study
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Stream Study
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr
11
1:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Tracks, and Scat!
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Take a look at some wildlife skins, skulls, tracks, and even some scat with us!
Apr
12
9:30a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Apr
12
9:30a
End Date
Easter in the Park
Atlanta State Park
Hunt for Easter eggs, take a picture with the Easter Bunny, fish, play games, and more! *Easter egg hunters must be in the park by 9:30 a.m.*
Apr
12
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Apr
12
10:00a
End Date
Wings on the Wind Festival
Abilene State Park
Join Texas Master Naturalists to learn about the mysteries of wind!
Apr
16
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Apr
19
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Apr
26
9:00a
End Date
Learn to Fish - College Station
College Station, TX - Gary Halter Nature Center
Learn to fish at this fun, FREE, family event!
Apr
26
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
May 2025
May
1
9:00p
End Date
May
3
9:00a
End Date
Family Stroll
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start your kids out on the right foot enjoying the outdoors! Join dedicated volunteers on a FUN and easy family-friendly walk.
May
3
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
May
10
9:00a
End Date
Intro to Fishing Basics - Sea Center TX
Sea Center Texas
Come learn the basics of fishing at this fun, FREE clinic!
May
11
9:00a
End Date
Guided Mother's Day Walk at Honey Creek SNA *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Celebrate this Mother’s Day with a serene and unforgettable experience at Honey Creek State Natural Area.
May
13
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
May
17
9:00a
End Date
Learn to Fish - College Station
College Station, TX - Gary Halter Nature Center
Learn to fish at this fun, FREE, family event!
May
17
10:00a
End Date
Edible and Medicinal Plants Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a guided walk-through Stephen F. Austin State Park to discover edible and medicinal plants.
May
17
10:00a
End Date
Insectigation Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
What's bugging you? Let's take a hike to observe some of the little things that are really running the world.
May
29
9:15p
End Date
June 2025
Jun
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Jun
14
10:00a
End Date
Jun
18
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Jun
21
9:00a
End Date
Intro to Fishing Basics - Sea Center TX
Sea Center Texas
Come learn the basics of fishing at this fun, FREE clinic!
Jun
26
9:30p
End Date
July 2025
Jul
16
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
August 2025
Aug
20
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
September 2025
Sep
17
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
October 2025
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
50 Years Through the Ages
Galveston Island State Park
Step Back in Time and Celebrate 50 Years of Galveston Island State Park! 🎉
Oct
15
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Oct
25
5:30p
End Date
Oct
25
6:00p
End Date
Oct
25
6:00p
End Date
Oct
26
3:00p
End Date
Sea Center Spooktacular
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for our annual Halloween Spooktacular!
November 2025
Nov
19
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
December 2025
Dec
13
1:00p
End Date
Christmas with the Fishes
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an underwater Christmas spectacular!
Dec
17
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2026
Jan
21
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Jan
24
8:30a
End Date
February 2026
Feb
18
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
December 2026
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2027
Jan
23
8:30a
End Date
December 2027
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2028
Jan
22
8:30a
End Date
December 2028
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2029
Jan
27
8:30a
End Date
December 2029
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2030
Jan
26
8:30a
End Date