McKinney Falls State Park

Digging into History
Join us at the McKinney Falls State Park Visitors Center for a hands-on exploration of the area's deep cultural past!
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck March
Join us as McKinney Falls State Park hosts the 2nd Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck on September 6, 2025.
Coffee and Birds
Enjoy your morning coffee with a side of bird watching!
Crafting with a Ranger
Join us for a fun craft.
McKinney Falls Presents: Trunk-or-Treat! - CANCELLED
SORRY, BUT THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED.
First Week of Fall Guided Hike
Come welcome the new season at McKinney Falls and join our Guided Hike!
Skins and Skulls
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive. You'll get to touch real specimens!
Fall Crafting with a Ranger
Join us for a fun fall craft
Starlight Bug Hunt
Observe nocturnal insects at McKinney Falls State Park!
Nature Painting with a Ranger
Join us for a fun craft
Coffee and Birds
Enjoy your morning coffee with a side of bird watching!
Nature Painting with a Ranger
Join us for a fun craft
Skins and Skulls
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive. You'll get to touch real specimens!
Geology of McKinney Falls
Join us at this indoor tabling event to learn about the geology of McKinney Falls.
Guided Hike with a Ranger and ASL Interpreter!
Join us for this guided hike to learn about the history, plants, and animals of McKinney Falls!
Geology of McKinney Falls
Join us at this indoor tabling event to learn about the geology of McKinney Falls.
Roving Ranger! Rock Shelter trail
Find Ranger Tessa along the Rock Shelter trail!
Nature Painting with a Ranger
Join us for a fun craft.
Skins and Skulls
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive. You'll get to touch real specimens!
Crafting with a Ranger
Join us for a fun craft
Halloween Arts and Crafts
Stop by the Visitor Center between 1pm and 3pm for Halloween Arts and Crafts
Winter Solstice Guided Hike
Join us for a Winter Solstice guided hike to learn about the history, plants, and animals of McKinney Falls!
Self-Guided First Day Hike
Start off the new year with a hike!
BARK Ranger
Join us at the Onion Creek Trailhead for the B.A.R.K. Ranger program!
Hot Cocoa in the Park
Come out and sip hot cocoa while enjoying McKinney Falls SP!
First Week of Winter Guided Hike
Welcome the first week of Winter and join us for this guided hike to learn about the history, plants, and animals of McKinney Falls!
Crafting with a Ranger - Christmas Edition!
Deck the Halls and join us for a fun Christmas craft!
Skins and Skulls
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive and touch real specimens!
Nature Painting with a Ranger
Join us for a fun craft
Crafting with a Ranger
Join us for a fun Thanksgiving themed craft
Nature Painting
Join us for a fun craft!
Nature Painting
Join us for a fun craft!
Crafting with a Ranger - Thanksgiving Edition
Join us for a Thanksgiving craft!
Hot Cocoa in the Park
Come out and sip hot cocoa while enjoying McKinney Falls SP!
Crafting with a Ranger - Christmas Edition!
Deck the Halls and join us for a fun Christmas craft!
Geology of McKinney Falls
Join us at this indoor tabling event to learn about the geology of McKinney Falls
Friends of McKinney First Day Fun Run
Join us for our Friends of McKinney Falls Fun Run and support McKinney Falls State Park!
Knot Tying
Learn some handy knots that you can use camping, or every day!
Coffee with a Park Host
Bring your questions and join Park Host Bob for this coffee chat!
Nature Painting
Join us for a fun craft!
Water Color at Upper Falls!
Come paint a watercolor at the upper falls with local artist Mark Gale
Water Color at Upper Falls!
Come paint a watercolor at the upper falls with local artist Mark Gale
B.A.R.K Ranger
Join us at the Onion Creek Trailhead for the B.A.R.K. Ranger program!
Skins and Skulls - Exploration Table
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive and touch real specimens!
Nature Painting with a Ranger
Join us for a fun craft
Guided Hike with a Ranger
Join us for this guided hike to learn about the history, plants, and animals of McKinney Falls!
Geology of McKinney Falls
Join us at this indoor tabling event to learn about the geology of McKinney Falls
Water Color at Upper Falls!
Come paint a watercolor at the upper falls with local artist Mark Gale
Trout Fishing at Upper Falls!
Join us for this trout fishing event!
** CANCELLED ** Water Color at Lower Falls! ** CANCELLED **
This event has been ** CANCELLED ** due to inclement weather
Water Color at Upper Falls!
Come paint a watercolor at the upper falls with local artist Mark Gale
Nature Painting with a Ranger
Join us for a fun craft.
Morning Bird Walk with a Ranger
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Skins and Skulls - Exploration Table
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive and touch real specimens!
Valentine's Day Arts and Crafts!
Come make a Valentine's day card with us!
Geology of McKinney Falls - Exploration Table
Join us at this indoor tabling event to learn about the geology of McKinney Falls.
Water Color at Upper Falls!
Come paint a watercolor at the upper falls with local artist Mark Gale
Knot Tying
Learn some handy knots that you can use camping, or every day!
Water Color at Lower Falls!
Come paint a watercolor at the upper falls with local artist Mark Gale
Spring Equinox Hike
Celebrate the Spring Equinox with a guided hike at McKinney Falls Park!
Morning Bird Walk with a Ranger
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Knot Tying
Learn some handy knots that you can use camping, or every day!
Coffee with a Park Host
Bring your questions and join Park Host Bob for this coffee chat!
Skins and Skulls - Exploration Table
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive and touch real specimens!
Geology of McKinney Falls - Exploration Table
Join us at this indoor tabling event to learn about the geology of McKinney Falls.
McKinney Falls 50th Birthday Celebration!
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of McKinney Falls State Park!
Crafting with a Ranger
Join us for a fun craft
Skins and Skulls - Exploration Table
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive and touch real specimens!
Nature Painting with a Ranger
Pick a nature photo as inspiration and recreate it using art supplies!
Water Color at Lower Falls!
Come paint a watercolor at the Lower Falls with local artist Mark Gale
Water Color at Upper Falls!
Come paint a watercolor at the Upper Falls with local artist Mark Gale
Nature Painting with a Ranger
Pick a nature photo as inspiration and recreate it using art supplies!
Skins and Skulls - Exploration Table
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive and touch real specimens!
Nature Painting
Pick a nature photo as inspiration and recreate it using art supplies!
Geology of McKinney Falls
Join us at this indoor tabling event to learn about the geology of McKinney Falls.
Coffee and Birds
Enjoy your morning coffee with a side of bird watching!
Geology of McKinney Falls - Exploration Table
Join us at this come-and-go indoor tabling event to learn about the geology of McKinney Falls.
Skins and Skulls - Exploration Table
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive and touch real specimens at this come-and-go event!
Water Color at Upper Falls!
Come paint a watercolor at the Upper Falls with local artist Mark Gale
Geology of McKinney Falls - Exploration Table
Join us at this come-and-go indoor tabling event to learn about the geology of McKinney Falls.
Morning Bird Walk with a Ranger
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Coffee and Birds
Enjoy your morning coffee with a side of bird watching at this come-and-go program!
Skins and Skulls - Exploration Table
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive and touch real specimens at this come-and-go event!
Water Color at Lower Falls!
Come paint a watercolor at the Lower Falls with local artist Mark Gale
Petals of Honor: Memorial Day Crafting
Join us at McKinney Falls State Park for a special Memorial Day weekend arts and crafts activity honoring the service members who gave their lives for our country.
Coffee with a Park Host
Bring your questions and join Park Host Bob for this coffee chat!
Knot Tying
Learn some handy knots that you can use camping, or every day!
Nature Painting
Pick a nature photo as inspiration and recreate it using art supplies!
Morning Bird Walk with a Ranger
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Skins and Skulls - Exploration Table
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive and touch real specimens at this come-and-go event!
Summer Solstice Guided Hike
Join us and welcome the first day of Summer for this guided hike to learn about the history, plants, and animals of McKinney Falls!
Geology of McKinney Falls - Exploration Table
Join us at this come-and-go indoor tabling event to learn about the geology of McKinney Falls.
Fourth of July Arts & Crafts!
Join us for a festive drop‑in crafting session in the Visitor Center Conference Room to celebrate Independence Day with creativity and community.