Calendar of Events

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.

May 2024

May 13
10:00a
End Date

Dino-story Time

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for storytime with a ranger.
May 14
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Program

Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents, too.
May 15
10:00a
End Date

River Life

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger to look at the importance of the river to the Chihuahuan Desert environment.
May 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!
May 16
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
May 16
9:00a
End Date

Scenic Overlook Nature Walk

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of each month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
May 17
9:00a
End Date

News from the Big Bend

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
May 17
9:00a
End Date

Little Naturalists Preschool Class

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
May 17
1:00p
End Date

Nature Center

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May 17
3:30p
End Date

Take Aim With Atlatls

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.
May 17
6:30p
End Date

Huntsville State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family (Registration Open)

Huntsville State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May 17
8:00p
End Date

Bataptations

Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join us to find out how bats are possibly the most unique group of mammals and what they do to succeed in their unique roles around the Big Bend.
May 18
3:30a
End Date

Art in the Park

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Make memories of your park with art!
May 18
9:00a
End Date

Shore Fishing Clinic

Sea Rim State Park
Learn tips and tricks for fishing from the beach!
May 18
9:00a
End Date

Front Porch Birding

South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger on the front porch of the Buck House for some birding.
May 18
9:00a
End Date

Birding 101

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Birding basics for beginning birders
May 18
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May 18
10:00a
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!
May 18
10:00a
End Date

Skins and Skulls!

South Llano River State Park
Check out animal skins and furs found in the Hill Country.
May 18
10:00a
End Date

Predators of the Pines - Guided Hike

Bastrop State Park
Join a Texas Master Naturalist to discover what creatures are roaming through the Lost Pines!
May 18
10:00a
End Date

Aranama Nature Trail Hike

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the flora, fauna, and history of Goliad State Park on this ranger-led 1/3-mile hike.
May 18
10:00a
End Date

Storytime and Craft: Bugs

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for storytime and a take-home craft.
May 18
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.
May 18
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Alligators!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
May 18
12:30p
End Date

River Bugs, Oh My!

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us as we discover what lives in the river!
May 18
1:00p
End Date

Nature Center

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May 18
1:00p
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat

Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
May 18
1:00p
End Date

S'more House Building Competition

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Test your building skills in our S'more House Building Competition.
May 18
1:00p
End Date

Birding 101

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn the basics of bird watching.
May 18
1:00p
End Date

Disc Golf with a Ranger

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Play a round of disc golf
May 18
1:30p
End Date

Fishing With A Ranger

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Come out to fish with our rangers and volunteers
May 18
2:00p
End Date

Critters of Davis Mountains State Park

Davis Mountains State Park
What critters call this park home? Come find out!
May 18
2:00p
End Date

Create a Constellation

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get creative and write your own story in the stars!
May 18
2:00p
End Date

Watercolor

South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and enjoy some watercolors.
May 18
2:00p
End Date

What's in the Water?

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Ever wondered what kind of fish and small organisms make Lake Casa Blanca their home?
May 18
3:30p
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Copper Breaks State Park
Join us to learn about the animals that call the Rolling Plains home!
May 18
5:00p
End Date

S'mores and Skills

Sea Rim State Park
Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day by learning a new skill and making some s'mores!
May 19
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May 19
10:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Join a Ranger and go fish! On the banks of the San Antonio River, you'll get all the assistance you need to wet a line and try your luck at reeling in a catch!
May 19
11:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Academy

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn to think like a real park ranger!
May 19
1:00p
End Date

Skins & Skulls

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Learn about the wildlife that lives in the park
May 21
10:00a
End Date

Make Your Mark with Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
May 23
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
May 23
9:00a
End Date

Scenic Overlook Nature Walk

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of each month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
May 24
9:00a
End Date

Little Naturalists Preschool Class

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
May 24
1:00p
End Date

Nature Center

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May 24
4:00p
End Date

Becoming a Junior Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge!
May 24
8:00p
End Date

Moonlight Walk

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us on a moonlit walk. Every wondered what happens at nighttime in the park?
May 25
3:30a
End Date

Art in the Park

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Make memories of your park with art!
May 25
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Pedernales Falls State Park
Good ole fishing down at the river.
May 25
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Did someone say, "Let's go fishing"?
May 25
10:00a
End Date

Atlatl

South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gather skills.
May 25
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May 25
10:00a
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!
May 25
10:00a
End Date

Inflatable Archery

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Practice shooting a bow and arrow for safe-inflatable archery fun
May 25
10:00a
End Date

Yoga and Forest Bathing

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Need to relax after a stressful week? Join yoga instructor Sandra for morning yoga and forest bathing.
May 25
10:00a
End Date

Trail Mix: Edible Plants - Guided Hike

Buescher State Park
Hit the trails with a Lost Pines Master Naturalist on a fun guided hike!
May 25
10:00a
End Date

"Lost" in the Forest

Tyler State Park
Explore what it means to be "lost" in the forest.
May 25
10:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish but don't know how to get started?
May 25
10:00a
End Date

Atlatl - Ancient Hunting

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Test your skills with the atlatl, an ancient hunting tool once used across the globe.
May 25
10:30a
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 paper snake!
May 25
11:00a
End Date

Scat and Tracks Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Investigate what animals leave behind!
May 25
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Hummingbirds!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
May 25
1:00p
End Date

Nature Center

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May 25
1:00p
End Date

Education Center OPEN - Saturday Hours

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore our exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, ask questions!
May 25
1:00p
End Date

The Atlatl

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool
May 25
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Join us at the Trammel Trace Pavilion for our Art in the Park program.
May 25
2:00p
End Date

Critters of Davis Mountains State Park

Davis Mountains State Park
What critters call this park home? Come find out!
May 25
2:00p
End Date

We Have Bears Too!

Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a ranger to discover how we can be great neighbors to our resident Black Bear population!
May 25
2:00p
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger learning the basics of fishing. All ages and stages welcome. No experience required!
May 25
3:00p
End Date

Scat and Tracks

South Llano River State Park
Come discover what animals leave behind!
May 25
3:30p
End Date

Turtle Talk

Galveston Island State Park
Turtle-y awesome talk about turtles
May 25
3:30p
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat

Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
May 25
4:00p
End Date

Cryptozoology : Myths and Legends Walk

Tyler State Park
What stranger things lurk in the forest?
May 25
8:00p
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!
May 26
9:00a
End Date

Watercolors at the Lake

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Create your own nature-inspired souvenir
May 26
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May 26
10:00a
End Date

Atlatl - Ancient Hunting

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Test your skills with the atlatl, an ancient hunting tool once used across the globe.
May 26
10:00a
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us during a come-and-go program that allows a great way to see and learn about park wildlife close up!
May 26
11:00a
End Date

Paint with a Ranger

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger to create a masterpiece!
May 26
11:00a
End Date

Fossil Table

Pedernales Falls State Park
The geology of the falls gives us some great views! Come see the small details that make the view even more special!
May 26
1:00p
End Date

The Atlatl

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool
May 26
2:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Get an inside look at some of the mammals of the park.
May 26
2:00p
End Date

Animal Tracking

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
A fun hike where you will learn how to identify animal tracks and other animal signs.
May 27
10:00a
End Date

Dino-story Time

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for storytime with a ranger.
May 27
11:30a
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat

Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
May 27
3:30p
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Copper Breaks State Park
Join us to learn about the animals that call the Rolling Plains home!
May 28
10:00a
End Date

Make Your Mark with Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
May 29
1:00p
End Date

Garden Service Project

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us today to help beautify our garden! We'll learn more about gardening and the value of a hard day's work!
May 30
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
May 30
9:30a
End Date

Birding 101 Hike

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about our feathered friends in the park!
May 30
7:30p
End Date

Sunset Watercolor

Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
May 31 End Date

Hike the Trails Challenge (Self-Guided)

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Celebrate National Trails Day with us! Take on our challenge to travel all of our trails over the weekend.
May 31
9:00a
End Date

News from the Big Bend

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join rangers for a live on social media for park updates highlighting upcoming events, current park conditions, and important information when planning your trip!
May 31
9:00a
End Date

Little Naturalists Preschool Class

Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
May 31
1:00p
End Date

Education Center OPEN - Friday Hours

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore our exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, ask questions!
May 31
1:00p
End Date

Nature Center

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May 31
2:00p
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620ft pier!

June 2024

Jun 1 End Date

Hike the Trails Challenge (Self-Guided)

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Celebrate National Trails Day with us! Take on our challenge to travel all of our trails over the weekend.
Jun 1 End Date

Annual Mark Howell Memorial Fishing Rodeo

Lake Arrowhead State Park
It's time for our annual kid fish and adult rough fish contest!
Jun 1
3:30a
End Date

Art in the Park

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Make memories of your park with art!
Jun 1
8:00a
End Date

Pfishing Day at Lake Pflugerville

Pflugerville, TX - Lake Pflugerville
Come out to theis Pfun Pfamily event to celebrate Texas Free Fishing Day!
Jun 1
9:00a
End Date

Shore Fishing Clinic

Sea Rim State Park
Learn tips and tricks for fishing from the beach!
Jun 1
9:00a
End Date

Carleton's Catfish Catch-A-Thon

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers for our annual Catfish Catch-A-Thon.
Jun 1
9:00a
End Date

Youth Fishing

Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for a morning of catch-and-release!
Jun 1
9:00a
End Date

Caldwell County Girls’ Outdoor Workshop

Lockhart State Park
Join us for a FREE outdoor skills workshop exclusively for girls ages 10-18! Registration required.
Jun 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!
Jun 1
10:00a
End Date

Fishing 101 for All Ages

Blanco State Park
Learn all the basics of angling (fishing), practice casting with the backyard bass game, and fish in the Blanco River. A fishing license is not required. Instructions and all equipment are provided.
Jun 1
8:00p
End Date

Let's View the Moon and Stars in the Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Jun 2 End Date

Hike the Trails Challenge (Self-Guided)

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Celebrate National Trails Day with us! Take on our challenge to travel all of our trails over the weekend.
Jun 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!
Jun 6
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Jun 7 End Date

Lakeside Legacy Celebration

Fort Parker State Park
Fort Parker State Park is throwing a community-wide celebration! Join in the fun on Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8! More than 20 different activities for the whole family to enjoy. Come and join the fun!
Jun 7
6:30p
End Date

Galveston Island State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)

Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun 8 End Date

Lakeside Legacy Celebration

Fort Parker State Park
Fort Parker State Park is throwing a community-wide celebration! Join in the fun on Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8! More than 20 different activities for the whole family to enjoy. Come and join the fun!
Jun 8
9:00a
End Date

Kid Fish Tournament

South Llano River State Park
Come on out and let’s go fishing!
Jun 8
9:00a
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.
Jun 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!
Jun 8
3:30p
End Date

Turtle Talk

Galveston Island State Park
Turtle-y awesome talk about turtles
Jun 10
9:00a
End Date

Camp Wild: Summer Day Camp (Registration April 1- May 10, 2024)

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Let's get some kids outside this summer at Stephen F. Austin State Park. This 4-day adventure for 10- to 12-year olds actively engages children with nature through outdoor and creative activities.
Jun 11
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Program

Davis Mountains State Park
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents, too.
Jun 13
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Jun 15
9:30a
End Date

Galveston Island State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)

Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun 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!
Jun 16
10:00a
End Date

Sea Turtle Celebration!

Galveston Island State Park
Join us in celebrating World Sea Turtle Day with activities, crafts, and more!
Jun 16
11:00a
End Date

Turtle Talk

Galveston Island State Park
Turtle-y awesome talk about turtles
Jun 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!
Jun 20
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Jun 20
3:00p
End Date

Summer Solstice Solar Soiree

Galveston Island State Park
Have you ever been told to not stare directly at the sun? Well, what if you could?
Jun 21
8:30p
End Date

Nighttime Bioblitz

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Bugs, birds, bats, and how they affect our state park.
Jun 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!
Jun 22
10:00a
End Date

Summer Solstice Hike

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Take a hike with rangers to celebrate the Summer Solstice.
Jun 22
1:00p
End Date

Fun in the Sun

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers and stair (with a telescope) into the sun. Can you count the spots?
Jun 22
3:30p
End Date

Turtle Talk

Galveston Island State Park
Turtle-y awesome talk about turtles
Jun 27
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Jun 27
7:45p
End Date

Sunset Watercolor

Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Jun 29
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun 29
10:00a
End Date

Outdoor Community Day!

Cleburne State Park
Join us for the THIRD ANNUAL OUTDOOR COMMUNITY DAY!

July 2024

Jul 4
9:45a
End Date

4th of July Campground Parade!

Guadalupe River State Park
Bring your family, friendly and leashed dog, and/or yourself and join us in a 4th of July patriotic parade!
Jul 6
9:00a
End Date

Shore Fishing Clinic

Sea Rim State Park
Learn tips and tricks for fishing from the beach!
Jul 6
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul 6
3:30p
End Date

Turtle Talk

Galveston Island State Park
Turtle-y awesome talk about turtles
Jul 6
8:00p
End Date

Let's View the Moon and Stars in the Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Jul 13
9:00a
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.
Jul 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!
Jul 20
3:30p
End Date

Turtle Talk

Galveston Island State Park
Turtle-y awesome talk about turtles
Jul 21
12:00p
End Date

Ice Cream (in a bag) Social

Guadalupe River State Park
Come celebrate National Ice Cream Day and make your own ice cream with us!
Jul 27
9:00a
End Date

Kids Fish

Sea Rim State Park
Bring the kids to the beach for a day of fishing and fun!

August 2024

Aug 3
9:00a
End Date

Shore Fishing Clinic

Sea Rim State Park
Learn tips and tricks for fishing from the beach!
Aug 3
9:00a
End Date

Walsh Ranch Lake Fishing

Fort Worth, TX - Walsh Ranch Lake
Bring the kids out to Walsh Ranch Lake for a fun morning of fishing!
Aug 3
11:00a
End Date

Sea Center Shark Celebration

Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for a day of shark exploration!
Aug 17 End Date

International Geocaching Day

Guadalupe River State Park
Join fellow park visitors in enjoying geocaching!
Aug 17
8:00p
End Date

Let's View the Moon and Stars in the Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Aug 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!

September 2024

Sep 7
9:00a
End Date

Shore Fishing Clinic

Sea Rim State Park
Learn tips and tricks for fishing from the beach!
Sep 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!
Sep 21
9:00a
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.
Sep 28
9:00a
End Date

Bull Red Run-A-Palooza

Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas as we celebrate the fall BULL RED RUN! 8am – 9am Fun Run around the rearing ponds 9am – 11am Youth Public Fishing 10am – 12:30pm Ask the Experts, Redfish Education Stations 10am - 12:30pm Red drum hatchery tours Food trucks all morning long
Sep 28
8:00p
End Date

Let's View the Moon and Stars in the Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.

October 2024

Oct 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!
Oct 19
5:00p
End Date

Boo in the Park 2024

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration. Bring the family out for a campsite decorating contest, pumpkin carving contest, and trick or treating.
Oct 19
8:00p
End Date

Let's View the Moon and Stars in the Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes. Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Oct 20
3:00p
End Date

Sea Center Spooktacular

Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for our annual Halloween Spooktacular. Sunday, October 20th from 3pm-6pm.
Oct 26
3:00p
End Date

Trunk or Treat

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a family-friendly trick or treating event!
Oct 26
6:00p
End Date

Halloween in the Park

Abilene State Park
Safe trick-or-treating in the park.

November 2024

Nov 2
7:00p
End Date

Stargazing Party in the Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
Nov 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!

December 2024

Dec 14
1:00p
End Date

Christmas with the Fishes

Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an underwater Christmas spectacular.
Dec 14
5:00p
End Date

Twinkle Tour 2024

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for our annual Twinkle Tour at Lake Tawakoni State Park. Enjoy all the festive Christmas lights and listen to a reading of The Night Before Christmas at the amphitheater.
Dec 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!
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 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 2025

Jan 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!
Jan 25
8:30a
End Date

Kid Fish

Fort Parker State Park
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!

February 2025

Feb 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!

March 2025

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!

April 2025

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!

May 2025

May 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!

December 2025

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 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 31
8:30a
End Date

Kid Fish

Fort Parker State Park
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!

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 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 30
8:30a
End Date

Kid Fish

Fort Parker State Park
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!

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 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 29
8:30a
End Date

Kid Fish

Fort Parker State Park
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!

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 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

Kid Fish

Fort Parker State Park
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!

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 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

Kid Fish

Fort Parker State Park
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!