Calendar of Events

Austin Events

Events in and around the Austin area.

June 2025

Jun 27
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Guadalupe River State Park
Enjoy a morning of fishing on the Guadalupe River.
Jun 27
10:30a
End Date

Ranger at the Library!

Blanco, TX - Blanco Public Library
Join Ranger Katy at the Blanco Library!
Jun 27
11:00a
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Inks Lake State Park
Come discover some of the amazing creatures found here at the park and have a chance to interact with real skins and skulls!
Jun 27
6:30p
End Date

Texas Outdoor Family Outdoor Leadership Training | Bastrop State Park- Deadline Extended (Application Open Until May 14th)

Bastrop State Park
The Texas Outdoor Family program provides 900+ families with a "Learn to Camp" experience in Texas State Parks each year. Could you help?
Jun 28
8:30a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jun 28
8:30a
End Date

Coffee and Birds

McKinney Falls State Park
Enjoy your morning coffee with a side of bird watching!
Jun 28
9:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jun 28
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Inks Lake State Park
Join a park volunteer and learn the basics of fishing!
Jun 28
9:30a
End Date

Mountain Biking for Beginners

Lockhart State Park
Join us for a biking adventure on park trails! Equipment provided. Registration required.
Jun 28
10:00a
End Date

Lake Life -Aquatic Explorations!

Buescher State Park
Let's get our hands wet as we learn about the critters that call Buescher Lake home! Have some cool fun during the hot Texas summer!
Jun 28
10:00a
End Date

Mythbusters: Snake Edition!

Blanco State Park
Let's bust some myths and misconceptions about snakes!
Jun 28
10:00a
End Date

Caves 'n Karst

Colorado Bend State Park
Learn about the geology that formed Colorado Bend State Park
Jun 28
10:00a
End Date

River Bugs, Oh My!

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us as we discover what lives in the river!
Jun 28
12:00p
End Date

2025 ARRL Field Day

Lockhart State Park
Join the National Association for Amateur Radio for ham radio's open house!
Jun 28
2:00p
End Date

Going Batty - Bat Craft

Bastrop State Park
Learn about some Texas Bats and build your own bat to take home with you!
Jun 28
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Inks Lake State Park
Join Ranger Laura for a fun watercolor craft!
Jun 28
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

McKinney Falls State Park
Come learn how to combine art and science to creatively record your environment
Jun 28
8:00p
End Date

Night Crawlers

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Glow-in-the-dark scorpions, mysterious moths, and more...this night walk is just for invertebrate enthusiasts.
Jun 28
8:00p
End Date

Sunset Watercolor on the River

Blanco State Park
Get inspired by the beauty of the Blanco River!
Jun 28
8:30p
End Date

Summer Star Party

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Bring your telescope or binoculars and join us for a night of star viewing at Enchanted Rock!
Jun 28
9:00p
End Date

Stories in the Stars

Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell?
Jun 29
9:00a
End Date

Coffee With the Birds

Blanco State Park
Enjoy your morning coffee with a side of bird watching!
Jun 29
9:00a
End Date

Beauty after the burn

Inks Lake State Park
Join a ranger and volunteers to discover how our landscape has recovered after a wildfire.
Jun 29
10:00a
End Date

Archery in the Park

Guadalupe River State Park
Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow!
Jun 29
10:00a
End Date

Wildland Fire in State Parks

Colorado Bend State Park
Stop by to learn about the role wildfires play in the environment and how wildland firefighters operate!
Jun 29
10:00a
End Date

Hike like a Geologist

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Jun 29
1:00p
End Date

Enchanting Rocks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!

July 2025

Jul 3
8:30a
End Date

Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Jul 4
9:00a
End Date

Fishing on the Fourth

Lockhart State Park
Come fish with us this 4th of July! All ages and abilities welcome. Drop in any time between 9-11am.
Jul 4
2:00p
End Date

Colors of the Wind Watercolor

Lockhart State Park
Paint with all the colors of the wind at Lockhart State Park!
Jul 5
8:00a
End Date

Explore the Canyon

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA
Jul 5
8:30a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul 5
8:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul 5
9:00a
End Date

Pokémon Safari Hike

Lockhart State Park
Join us to catch some real-life Pokémon on this fun hike!
Jul 5
10:00a
End Date

1st Saturday Nature Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jul 5
10:00a
End Date

Animals of the Park Discovery Table

Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Jul 5
11:00a
End Date

Feeders for the Birds

Lockhart State Park
Let's make bird feeders for our feathered friends!
Jul 5
2:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls

McKinney Falls State Park
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive. You'll get to touch real specimens!
Jul 5
8:00p
End Date

Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Jul 5
8:30p
End Date

Creatures of the Night Hike

Lockhart State Park
Join us for a night hike to discover the critters that come out when the sun goes down!
Jul 6
8:30a
End Date

Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul 6
9:00a
End Date

Frog Pond Frolic

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Jul 9
9:00a
End Date

Animal Signs Bingo Hike

Lockhart State Park
Who pooped in the park? Join us to find out and play a fun game of bingo on the trails!
Jul 9
4:00p
End Date

Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Jul 11
10:00a
End Date

Hydrate with a Ranger

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Water? Check. Map? Check. Electrolytes? We have you covered.
Jul 12
8:30a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul 12
8:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul 12
9:00a
End Date

Intro to Archery

Lockhart State Park
Learn how to shoot like Robin Hood or Katniss Everdeen!
Jul 12
10:00a
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our table behind headquarters and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking.
Jul 12
10:00a
End Date

Second Saturday Nature Series at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Come explore, learn, and connect with nature in this unique setting!
Jul 12
1:00p
End Date

Ancient Spear Throwing

Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Jul 12
2:00p
End Date

Geology of McKinney Falls

McKinney Falls State Park
Join us at this indoor tabling event to learn about the geology of McKinney Falls.
Jul 12
3:00p
End Date

Nature Origami

Lockhart State Park
Create a nature-inspired masterpiece from folded paper!
Jul 12
8:00p
End Date

Cosmic Creepy Crawlies Night Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a night hike on our Loop Trail! This easy hike will take brave visitors spider snuffing and scorpion spotting all the way out to our Scenic Overlook, where we will discuss some of the misconceptions about these arachnids and their presence in our constellations.
Jul 13
8:30a
End Date

Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul 13
10:00a
End Date

Caves 'n Karst

Colorado Bend State Park
Learn about the geology that formed Colorado Bend State Park
Jul 13
10:00a
End Date

Intro to Fly Fishing

Lockhart State Park
Learn the basics of fly fishing in this fun class!
Jul 13
10:00a
End Date

Hike like a Geologist

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Jul 13
1:00p
End Date

Enchanting Rocks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Jul 16
8:30a
End Date

Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
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!
Jul 18
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Guadalupe River State Park
Enjoy a morning of fishing on the Guadalupe River.
Jul 18
11:00a
End Date

Stream Safari

Lockhart State Park
Wear your favorite water shoes, and join us to meet the residents of Clear Fork Creek!
Jul 19
8:30a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul 19
8:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul 19
10:00a
End Date

Animals of the Park Discovery Table

Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Jul 19
10:00a
End Date

Gyotaku (Japanese Fish Printing)

Guadalupe River State Park
Learn about Gyotaku and make your own fish print to take home.
Jul 19
2:00p
End Date

Safety is a Summit

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our heat and hiking safety table to learn about the best ways to prepare for your outdoor adventures with a ranger!
Jul 20
8:30a
End Date

Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul 20
7:00p
End Date

Faltin's Overlook Sunset Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Experience the evening with a view from Enchanted Rock State Natural Area's newly acquired Faltin's Property.
Jul 25
10:00a
End Date

Hydrate with a Ranger

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Water? Check. Map? Check. Electrolytes? We have you covered.
Jul 25
8:00p
End Date

Night Crawlers

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Glow-in-the-dark scorpions, mysterious moths, and more...this night walk is just for invertebrate enthusiasts.
Jul 25
8:45p
End Date

Mothing at the Park

Guadalupe River State Park
Are you curious about the mysterious and mesmerizing creatures of the night? Embark on a captivating journey into the fascinating realm of moths!
Jul 26
8:30a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul 26
8:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jul 26
8:30a
End Date

Golf for Beginners 3

Lockhart State Park
Join Ranger Steven to build upon your golf knowledge and skills! Registration required.
Jul 26
8:30a
End Date

Bird Walk

Lockhart State Park
How many birds can we find and identify around Lockhart State Park? Take a walk with a ranger to find out! All ages and experience levels welcome.
Jul 26
9:00a
End Date

Colors of the Canyon

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Create beautiful artwork that captures the colors of a summer day at Government Canyon.
Jul 26
10:00a
End Date

River Bugs, Oh My!

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us as we discover what lives in the river!
Jul 26
10:00a
End Date

Geocaching 101

Lockhart State Park
Join us for a high-tech treasure hunt!
Jul 26
1:15p
End Date

Superstar Sun

Colorado Bend State Park
See the Sun on a whole new level through a solar scope!
Jul 26
2:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls

McKinney Falls State Park
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive. You'll get to touch real specimens!
Jul 26
8:00p
End Date

Intro to Astro

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger and volunteers for an introduction to astronomy at our International Dark Sky Park.
Jul 26
9:00p
End Date

Star Stories

Lockhart State Park
Discover the constellations that decorate our winter sky and listen to the exciting tales that surround them!
Jul 27
8:30a
End Date

Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul 27
9:30a
End Date

Batty About Bats

Colorado Bend State Park
Learn about the importance of bats here in Texas!
Jul 27
10:00a
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our table behind headquarters and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking.
Jul 27
10:00a
End Date

Fishing 101

Lockhart State Park
Join Ranger Chris for an introduction to fishing!
Jul 27
10:00a
End Date

Hike like a Geologist

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Jul 27
1:00p
End Date

Enchanting Rocks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Jul 29
12:00p
End Date

Lunch & Learn: Chronic Wasting Disease

Bulverde, TX - Mammen Family Public Library
Join Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Mammen Family Public Library for a special Lunch & Learn session focused on an important topic affecting Texas wildlife: Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).

August 2025

Aug 2
8:00a
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.
Aug 2
8:30a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug 2
8:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug 2
9:00a
End Date

Shade Tree Journaling

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down, find a shady spot, and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Aug 2
10:00a
End Date

1st Saturday Nature Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Aug 2
10:00a
End Date

Animals of the Park Discovery Table

Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Aug 2
8:00p
End Date

Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Aug 2
8:00p
End Date

Bat O'Clock

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Hannah and Blanco State Park's Ranger Katy for a chitchat about bats.
Aug 2
8:30p
End Date

August Inks Lake Star Party

Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Aug 3
8:30a
End Date

Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug 3
9:00a
End Date

Frog Pond Frolic

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Aug 3
9:00a
End Date

Bug Out!

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Rangers will be sharing information about some of the many insects that call Enchanted Rock home on the porch at the headquarters building.
Aug 3
11:30a
End Date

Safety is a Summit

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our heat and hiking safety table to learn about the best ways to prepare for your outdoor adventures with a ranger!
Aug 7
8:30a
End Date

Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Aug 7
9:00a
End Date

Scenic Overlook Nature Walk

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first two Thursdays of the month this summer for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Aug 9
8:30a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug 9
8:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug 9
10:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking 101

Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Let's get cooking! Join us to get a taste of Dutch oven knowledge...and maybe even a taste of yummy Dutch oven cooking!
Aug 9
10:00a
End Date

Second Saturday Nature Series at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Come explore, learn, and connect with nature in this unique setting!
Aug 9
8:00p
End Date

Cosmic Creepy Crawlies Night Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a night hike on our Loop Trail! This easy hike will take brave visitors spider snuffing and scorpion spotting all the way out to our Scenic Overlook, where we will discuss some of the misconceptions about these arachnids and their presence in our constellations.
Aug 10
8:30a
End Date

Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug 10
9:00a
End Date

Hike like a Geologist

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Aug 10
9:00a
End Date

Kayak through time

Inks Lake State Park
Come kayak with us, and learn about the history and geology of Inks Lake State Park
Aug 10
1:00p
End Date

Enchanting Rocks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Aug 13
4:00p
End Date

Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Aug 13
8:30p
End Date

Perseids Party!

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stargaze with us and see some meteors on the second night of the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug 14
9:00a
End Date

Scenic Overlook Nature Walk

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first two Thursdays of the month this summer for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Aug 15
8:00p
End Date

History of Enchanted Rock- Campfire Chat

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire with a ranger and volunteer and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Aug 16
8:30a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug 16
8:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug 16
9:00a
End Date

The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Aug 16
10:00a
End Date

Animals of the Park Discovery Table

Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Aug 16
2:00p
End Date

Safety is a Summit

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our heat and hiking safety table to learn about the best ways to prepare for your outdoor adventures with a ranger!
Aug 17
8:30a
End Date

Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug 20
8:30a
End Date

Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
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!
Aug 22
10:00a
End Date

Hydrate with a Ranger

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Water? Check. Map? Check. Electrolytes? We have you covered.
Aug 23
8:30a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug 23
8:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug 24
8:30a
End Date

Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug 24
9:00a
End Date

Hike like a Geologist

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Aug 24
1:00p
End Date

Enchanting Rocks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Aug 30
8:30a
End Date

Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug 30
8:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug 30
10:00a
End Date

Animals of the Park Discovery Table

Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.

September 2025

Sep 6
8:00a
End Date

Intro to Hiking for Women

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Want to spend more time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, but unsure how to begin? Hiking is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the outdoors and provides a great source of relaxation and physical fitness.
Sep 6
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.
Sep 6
10:00a
End Date

1st Saturday Nature Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Sep 6
8:00p
End Date

Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Sep 7
9:00a
End Date

Frog Pond Frolic

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Sep 7
1:00p
End Date

Enchanting Rocks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Sep 10
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Sep 10
4:00p
End Date

Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Sep 11
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Sep 12
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Sep 13
10:00a
End Date

Second Saturday Nature Series at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Come explore, learn, and connect with nature in this unique setting!
Sep 17
8:30a
End Date

Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
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!
Sep 20
9:00a
End Date

Name That Tune: Birdsong Edition

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Most avid birders eventually add sound identification to the tool set they use in identifying birds. But bird songs convey more information than just the identity of the singer.
Sep 20
2:00p
End Date

Safety is a Summit

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our heat and hiking safety table to learn about the best ways to prepare for your outdoor adventures with a ranger!
Sep 21
1:00p
End Date

Enchanting Rocks

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Sep 27
8:30a
End Date

CANCELED-Birding for Beginners

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Was that a kinglet, or a kingbird? Learn how you can add birding to your outdoor skills set.
Sep 27
7:30p
End Date

September Inks Lake Star Party

Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!

October 2025

Oct 4
8:30a
End Date

Grit and Grace: Women's History Hike in memory of Kyle Cunningham

Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month. Let's kick off the celebration with a hike honoring the women whose efforts led to this land's preservation. We will be hiking this time in memory of one of Government Canyon's founding mothers, Kyle Cunningham, who passed away in May 2025.
Oct 4
10:00a
End Date

1st Saturday Nature Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Oct 4
8:00p
End Date

Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Oct 5
9:00a
End Date

Frog Pond Frolic

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Oct 8
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Oct 8
4:00p
End Date

Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Oct 9
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Oct 10
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Oct 11
10:00a
End Date

Second Saturday Nature Series at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Come explore, learn, and connect with nature in this unique setting!
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 18
9:00a
End Date

The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Oct 25
10:00a
End Date

Explore Bowhunting

Guadalupe River State Park
SAVE THE DATE

November 2025

Nov 1
10:00a
End Date

1st Saturday Nature Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Nov 1
6:30p
End Date

November Inks Lake Star Party

Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Nov 1
8:00p
End Date

Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Nov 5
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Nov 6
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Nov 7
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Nov 8
8:00a
End Date

Veterans Day Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Come out to Government Canyon State Natural Area and celebrate our military members with a Veteran’s Day Hike.
Nov 12
4:00p
End Date

Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
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!
Nov 21
8:00p
End Date

Public Hunt- Youth Deer

Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park (including the Bauer Unit) will be closed starting at 8pm on Friday, November 21, 2025 and will reopen 12pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Nov 28 End Date

Opt Outside Day at Guadalupe River State Park

Guadalupe River State Park
Skip the stores and #OptOutside with us!

December 2025

Dec 6
8:00a
End Date

Explore the Canyon

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA
Dec 6
10:00a
End Date

1st Saturday Nature Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Dec 10
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec 10
4:00p
End Date

Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Dec 11
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec 12
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Classes in the Natural Area

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
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 20
9:00a
End Date

The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.

January 2026

Jan 3
10:00a
End Date

1st Saturday Nature Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jan 12
8:00p
End Date

Public Hunt- Deer

Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park (including the Bauer Unit) will be closed starting at 8pm on Monday, January 12, 2026 and will reopen 12pm on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Jan 14
4:00p
End Date

Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
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!

February 2026

Feb 11
4:00p
End Date

Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
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!

March 2026

Mar 11
4:00p
End Date

Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!

April 2026

Apr 8
4:00p
End Date

Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!

May 2026

May 13
4:00p
End Date

Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!

June 2026

Jun 10
4:00p
End Date

Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!