Austin Events
Events in and around the Austin area.
September 2026
Sep
7
10:00a
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Laundry Day
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
This is the way we wash the clothes, wash the clothes, wash the clothes...
Sep
8
9:00a
End Date
Senior Stroll
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Take a walk on the mild side with an easy 0.5-mile hike.
Sep
8
10:00a
End Date
FULL: Homeschool Class: Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Sep
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Sep
9
10:00a
End Date
FULL: Homeschool Class: Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Sep
9
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
9
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Sep
10
8:30a
End Date
Trail Maintenance Mornings
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Sep
10
9:00a
End Date
Tiny Trailblazers
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
See what little wonders we can find on this 0.5‑mile hike made for curious kids and their favorite grown‑ups!
Sep
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Sep
10
10:00a
End Date
FULL: Homeschool Class: Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Sep
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Sep
11
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center Open Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
When the heat’s cranking outside, the Nature Center at Stephen F. Austin State Park is the coolest place to explore on Fridays and Saturdays.
Sep
11
7:30p
End Date
Sunset Swifts
Bastrop State Park
Swoops, dives, and chittering! Come watch with Chimney Swifts at sunset!
Sep
11
8:00p
End Date
*At Capacity, Registration is Closed-Night Hike on the Valley Spring Trail
Inks Lake State Park
Join a park ranger on night hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
Sep
12
7:00a
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Habitat Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a self-guided hike with your troop and use one of our wildlife "shopping lists" on a habitat scavenger hunt, for Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend.
Sep
12
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Sep
12
8:30a
End Date
Sep
12
9:00a
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks - Fire Through Our Forest – Guided Hike
Bastrop State Park
It's Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend! Join a ranger on a guided hike through the Lost Pines and learn all it has to tell!
Sep
12
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.
Sep
12
9:00a
End Date
Sep
12
9:30a
End Date
Mountain Biking for Beginners
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a biking adventure on park trails! Some equipment provided. Registration required.
Sep
12
9:30a
End Date
Bastrop State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (SPOTS FILLING FAST)
Bastrop State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
12
9:30a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come learn about what nature leaves us to find!
Sep
12
10:00a
End Date
Sep
12
10:00a
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Sep
12
10:00a
End Date
*At Capacity, Registration is Closed-Guided Kayak Tour
Inks Lake State Park
Join park Rangers and volunteers on a kayak trip to the Devil's Waterhole
Sep
12
10:00a
End Date
Nature Painting with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Pick a nature photo as inspiration and recreate it using art supplies!
Sep
12
10:30a
End Date
Texas Tracks Walk
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Put your tracking skills to the test.
Sep
12
11:00a
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
12
12:00p
End Date
Sep
12
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturdays with Steve: What Was San Felipe de Austin?
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the past with the historians who protect it, and watch history come alive, one Second Saturday at a time!
Sep
12
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center Open Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
When the heat’s cranking outside, the Nature Center at Stephen F. Austin State Park is the coolest place to explore on Fridays and Saturdays.
Sep
12
1:00p
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks - Lost Pines Wildlife - Skins and Skulls
Buescher State Park
It's Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend! Who goes bump in the night making sounds around your campsite after dark? Come find out!
Sep
12
1:30p
End Date
Sep
12
3:00p
End Date
Lotería en el Parque
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us for a fun twist on a classic game during Hispanic Heritage Month! ¡Únete a nosotros para una divertida versión de un juego clásico durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
Sep
12
4:00p
End Date
Night Moves
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Trail Racing Over Texas brings the party to the woods, with everything from a kid’s run to a full marathon at Stephen F. Austin State Park. Register for your race today!
Sep
12
7:30p
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.
Sep
12
8:00p
End Date
September Star Party with the Hill Country Astronomers
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Bring your telescope or binoculars and join us for a night of star viewing at Enchanted Rock!
Sep
12
8:30p
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!
Sep
13
7:00a
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Habitat Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a self-guided hike with your troop and use one of our wildlife "shopping lists" on a habitat scavenger hunt, for Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend.
Sep
13
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Sep
13
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.
Sep
13
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!
Sep
13
11:00a
End Date
Art in the Park-Fish Prints
Inks Lake State Park
Join park volunteers and create your very own fun, nature theme artwork
Sep
13
11:00a
End Date
Learn all about Harvester Ants
Inks Lake State Park
Join Park Volunteers to learn about one of our favorite insects
Sep
13
11:00a
End Date
Learn how to LEAVE NO TRACE
Inks Lake State Park
Join park volunteers and learn how we can all work together to keep our favorite places clean
Sep
13
12:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Sep
13
2:00p
End Date
Water Safety Demonstrations
Inks Lake State Park
Join park volunteers and learn how to stay safe at the lake.
Sep
15
8:30a
End Date
Senior Stroll
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Take a walk on the mild side with an easy 0.5-mile hike.
Sep
15
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Fish
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Sep
15
12:00p
End Date
UT Austin College of Natural Sciences Career Fair
Austin, TX - UT RecSports Center Gym Rom 2.200
Hosted by UT Austin College of Natural Sciences. TPWD Recruitment representatives will be attending to discuss career, internship, and volunteer opportunities with UT students.
Sep
17
8:30a
End Date
Tiny Trailblazers
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
See what little wonders we can find on this 0.5‑mile hike made for curious kids and their favorite grown‑ups!
Sep
17
8:30a
End Date
Trail Maintenance Mornings
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Sep
17
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Sep
18
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike at Enchanted Rock Backcountry Area
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a guided hike at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
Sep
18
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center Open Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
When the heat’s cranking outside, the Nature Center at Stephen F. Austin State Park is the coolest place to explore on Fridays and Saturdays.
Sep
18
8:00p
End Date
Sep
19
8:00a
End Date
Exploration Station - Come and Go Discovery Table
Bastrop State Park
Join our wonderful Lost Pines Master Naturalist volunteers to discover how aquifers work and how we can protect our precious water resources!
Sep
19
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Sep
19
8:30a
End Date
Sep
19
9:00a
End Date
FREE: Veterans Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hike
Lockhart State Park
Show up in solidarity for our veterans, and join us for a fun (non-competitive) hike! This event is FREE for all participants.
Sep
19
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.
Sep
19
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.
Sep
19
9:00a
End Date
Relax on the Rocks-*Registration is Recommended
Inks Lake State Park
Join Ranger Caleb for a morning session of mindful movements with a beautiful lakeside view
Sep
19
10:00a
End Date
Archery Program
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Practice shooting a bow and arrow in our safe, inflatable archery range!
Sep
19
10:00a
End Date
Seed Stomp
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Plant wildflower seeds for future generations!
Sep
19
10:00a
End Date
Veterans Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hike, dedicated to supporting veterans and their families while fostering community engagement and encouraging mental health awareness.
Sep
19
10:30a
End Date
Journey through the Post Oak Savannah
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Learn about the flora and fauna that make this transitional ecosystem so important.
Sep
19
11:00a
End Date
Firearm Safety and Air Rifle Basics *Registration is Required
Inks Lake State Park
Learn firearm safety and then try your hand on our air rifle range
Sep
19
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center Open Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
When the heat’s cranking outside, the Nature Center at Stephen F. Austin State Park is the coolest place to explore on Fridays and Saturdays.
Sep
19
1:00p
End Date
Ink of Independence Workshop
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
Sep
19
1:30p
End Date
Sep
19
2:00p
End Date
Colors of the Wind Watercolor
Lockhart State Park
Paint with all the colors of the wind at Lockhart State Park!
Sep
19
4:00p
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Fossils and Geology!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Bring your scout to experience our local rocks and fossils!
Sep
19
7:00p
End Date
Prairie in Your Pocket
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Wildlife habitat isn't just in our parks. Your own yard can provide a place of refuge for butterflies, birds, and other wildlife...as well as yourself.
Sep
19
7:30p
End Date
Sep
19
7:30p
End Date
Sep
20
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Sep
20
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at 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 southern property, acquired September of 2024. Registration is required.
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
At Capacity, Registration is Closed-Guided Kayak Tour
Inks Lake State Park
Join park Rangers and volunteers on a kayak trip to the Devil's Waterhole
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Basics of Hand Sewing
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join us as we learn the basics of hand sewing and mending.
Sep
22
9:00a
End Date
Senior Stroll
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Take a walk on the mild side with an easy 0.5-mile hike.
Sep
22
6:00p
End Date
Kids’ Golf Club
Lockhart State Park
Join Ranger Steven for a semi-weekly informal golf clinic for kids!
Sep
24
9:00a
End Date
Tiny Trailblazers
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
See what little wonders we can find on this 0.5‑mile hike made for curious kids and their favorite grown‑ups!
Sep
25
9:00a
End Date
Hiking Essentials 101
Guadalupe River State Park
Learn about hiking essentials with a fun game and hike for everyone!
Sep
25
9:00a
End Date
Bioblitz on the New Property
Lockhart State Park
Let's see how many different species we can find and identify in 1 hour on the new acreage at Lockhart State Park!
Sep
25
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center Open Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
When the heat’s cranking outside, the Nature Center at Stephen F. Austin State Park is the coolest place to explore on Fridays and Saturdays.
Sep
26
End Date
National Hunting and Fishing Day
Guadalupe River State Park
Come celebrate the fishing park of Hunting and Fishing Day with us!
Sep
26
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Sep
26
8:30a
End Date
Veterans Mental Health Awareness Hike/Ruck
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us as we walk to break the stigma around mental health and support veterans and families impacted by the unseen wounds of service.
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
FREE: Deaf Outdoors Day
Lockhart State Park
Discover Lockhart State Park with ASL interpreters! Registration required.
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
BARK Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us on the Visitor Center Patio for this B.A.R.K. Ranger program!
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
Veterans Mental Health Awareness Ruck March/Hike
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join us as we bring awareness for our veterans, service members, families, and friends.
Sep
26
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.
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
TPWD Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Join us on an easy ruck hike as we partner with Burnet VFW Post 6974 to raise awareness for a good cause.
Sep
26
9:30a
End Date
Ride with a Ranger on the New Property
Lockhart State Park
Join Ranger Gary for a bike ride on the new property and receive tips & techniques along the way!
Sep
26
9:30a
End Date
Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hike - Free Community Event
Bastrop State Park
Join us for support, connection, and remembrance through rucking together as a community.
Sep
26
10:00a
End Date
Sep
26
10:00a
End Date
Veterans' Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hike
Palmetto State Park
Help support Veterans' Mental Health awareness by participating in a guided hike. All are welcome!
Sep
26
10:00a
End Date
Nature Talks: Invasives and Exotics
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Are you curious about the of invasive and exotic species at Stephen F. Austin State Park?
Sep
26
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center Open Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
When the heat’s cranking outside, the Nature Center at Stephen F. Austin State Park is the coolest place to explore on Fridays and Saturdays.
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
Papel Picado
Lockhart State Park
Create your own dazzling papel picado as you learn the history of this traditional decoration!
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
Sep
26
6:30p
End Date
Sunset Over Somerville
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Reds and yellows, oranges and blues, spend golden hour with all of the hues!
Sep
26
7:30p
End Date
Harvest Corn Moon Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for an exploration of our most popular trail under the light of the September full moon!
Sep
26
7:45p
End Date
Marvel at the Harvest Moon
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Feel the magic of the Harvest Moon.
Sep
27
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
EarthScope Adventure at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Earth science at work inside Enchanted Rock SNA! Take a short hike with us to examine and learn about our resident EarthScope station.
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Hike to the Valley Spring Creek Waterfall
Inks Lake State Park
Join a ranger on a hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
Sep
27
10:00a
End Date
Sep
27
12:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Sep
29
8:30a
End Date
Senior Stroll
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Take a walk on the mild side with an easy 0.5-mile hike.
Sep
29
6:00p
End Date
Kids’ Golf Club
Lockhart State Park
Join Ranger Steven for a semi-weekly informal golf clinic for kids!
Sep
30
10:00a
End Date
Women's History Hike
Lockhart State Park
Take a walk with Ranger Lauren to discover how women have impacted the field of conservation.
October 2026
Oct
1
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Hour at Pedernales Falls!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Sign your homeschool student up for a lesson in nature on a Thursday!
Oct
2
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Hour at Pedernales Falls!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Sign your homeschool student up for a lesson in nature on a Friday!
Oct
2
6:30p
End Date
Inks Lake State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (SPOTS FILLING FAST)
Inks Lake State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
2
7:00p
End Date
Moth Madness Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Clair and her trusty bug sheet around the campfire for an exploration on the insect offerings of Erock.
Oct
3
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
Oct
3
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
*** Class is Full *** Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Registration Required - reserve your kayak today!
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Listen to some verses about vultures, and take a walk with a ranger to search for vultures in the sky.
Oct
3
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
3
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Oct
3
10:00a
End Date
McKinney Mischief - Raccoon Appreciation Day!
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us in celebrating this nocturnal bandit!
Oct
3
1:00p
End Date
Ink of Independence Workshop
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
Oct
3
2:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Oct
3
7:25p
End Date
October Star Party with the Central Texas Astronomers
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the CTA for a for a night of star viewing at Enchanted Rock!
Set out your blankets, turn off your phones, and prepare for a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky Park.
Oct
3
8:00p
End Date
Oct
4
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
4
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
6
10:00a
End Date
FULL: Homeschool Class: Tipis on the Prairie
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
7
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Tipis on the Prairie
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
7
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Oct
7
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Tipis on the Prairie
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
8
8:30a
End Date
Trail Maintenance Mornings
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
FULL: Homeschool Class: Tipis on the Prairie
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Oct
9
7:30p
End Date
Oct
10
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
10
9:00a
End Date
Oct
10
9:00a
End Date
Wild Plants Unlimited!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Texas Master Naturalists Constance Weaver and Stephen Bishop to examine examples of the many uses of native plants by the First Peoples.
Oct
10
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
10
10:00a
End Date
Oct
10
10:00a
End Date
Oct
10
12:00p
End Date
Accessibility Technology at Guadalupe River State Park: Lecture and Demonstration
Bulverde, TX - Mammen Family Public Library
Did you know that many Texas state parks have adaptive devices and other technology to support accessibility for park visitors? Head on over to Mammen Family Public Library to learn all about them!
Oct
10
1:00p
End Date
TPWD Hunter Education Certification Course *Advanced Registration is Required
Inks Lake State Park
Join us after our Explore Bowhunting event and earn your Texas Hunter Education Certification
Oct
10
6:30p
End Date
Trail of Terror: Cabin in the Woods
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Welcome to Stephen F. Austin State Park's haunted trail experience, it's dying to meat you.
Oct
11
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a paws-itively delightful adventure at the Bauer Unit!
Oct
11
9:30a
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!
Oct
11
12:30p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Oct
16
8:00a
End Date
Oct
16
6:30p
End Date
Palmetto State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (SOLD OUT)
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
17
8:00a
End Date
Grit and Grace: Women's History Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Learn the history of Government Canyon’s trailblazing women and hear stories about the positive impacts they made on the canyon.
Oct
17
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
17
9:00a
End Date
Oct
17
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
17
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.
Oct
17
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
17
10:00a
End Date
Oct
17
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls - Exploration Table
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive and touch real specimens at this come-and-go event!
Oct
17
11:30a
End Date
Tracking 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Learn about some of the common animals of Central Texas, their scat and prints, and how to track a wounded animal using a field application of concepts!
Oct
17
1:00p
End Date
FREE: Fall Native Plant Sale
Lockhart State Park
Join the fun at Lockhart State Park for a celebration of fall, pollinators, and plants! Drop in any time between 1-3pm.
Oct
17
3:00p
End Date
Oct
17
7:00p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Oct
17
7:30p
End Date
Oct
18
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
20
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Spiders
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Oct
21
End Date
Unplug Texas Day
Guadalupe River State Park
Celebrate Unplug Texas Day, a day dedicated to encouraging Texans to disconnect from their electronic devices and reconnect with nature, family, and friends with us!
Oct
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!
Oct
22
7:30p
End Date
Oct
23
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop - Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Professional development for anyone who works in education with children or the public, including teachers, homeschoolers, informal educators, and scout leaders
Oct
23
6:00p
End Date
History of Enchanted Rock- Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Oct
23
7:30p
End Date
Oct
24
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
24
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come learn how to fish on the Pedernales with a loaner rod or bring your own!
Oct
24
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
24
10:00a
End Date
Lake Somerville Fall Festival🍂
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join us for horseback riding, Dutch oven cooking, fishing activities, archery education, water safety, and family-friendly fun.
Oct
24
10:00a
End Date
Where the Wild Things Roam
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for this animal themed arts and crafts program!
Oct
24
10:00a
End Date
Oct
24
10:00a
End Date
Oct
24
10:30a
End Date
Early Settlers of Honey Creek Area: The Doeppenschmidt and Weidner Families
Bulverde, TX - Mammen Family Public Library
Join the Friends of GRSP/HCSNA at the Mammen Family Public Library for this unique presentation!
Oct
24
1:00p
End Date
Ink of Independence Workshop
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Oct
24
4:00p
End Date
Swampfest
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a costume contest, pumpkin archery, Trunk-R-Treat, Night hike, and so much more!
Oct
24
6:00p
End Date
Wildlife Trick or Treat
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a short, wooded hike to visit a series of trail stations where you'll learn about "spooky" wildlife including scorpions, bats, spiders and more. Bring your trick-or-treat gear!
Oct
24
7:30p
End Date
Oct
24
8:00p
End Date
Hunter's Moon Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for an exploration of our most popular trail under the light of the moon!
Oct
25
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
25
9:30a
End Date
EarthScope Adventure at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Earth science at work inside Enchanted Rock SNA! Take a short hike with us to examine and learn about our resident EarthScope station.
Oct
25
9:30a
End Date
Fall Plant Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a hike in search of fall color. Learn to identify local wildflowers, and take photos if you wish.
Oct
25
12:30p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Oct
30
5:00p
End Date
Trunk or Treat
Buescher State Park
Join us at the free community event- Smithville ISD Trunk or Treat at Smithville JR High and High School for a spooky fun time!
Oct
31
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
31
9:00a
End Date
Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Oct
31
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
31
9:30a
End Date
Blanco State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (SPOTS FILLING FAST)
Blanco State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
31
11:00a
End Date
Create-a-Cryptid Skins and Skulls
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for this special Halloween event to learn about native animals and their features with Ranger Hannah, then turn your imagination on high and create your own Texas cryptid based on our critters!
Oct
31
2:00p
End Date
Hunters & Gatherers
Pedernales Falls State Park
Will you be able to survive living in a prehistoric Texas?
Oct
31
7:00p
End Date
November 2026
Nov
1
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!
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Hour at Pedernales Falls!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Sign your homeschool student up for a lesson in nature on a Thursday!
Nov
6
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Hour at Pedernales Falls!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Sign your homeschool student up for a lesson in nature on a Friday!
Nov
7
7:00a
End Date
BigTex Backyard Ultra: Last Runner Standing
Stephen F. Austin State Park
The Ultimate Test of Grit—4.17 miles every hour until only one runner remains. How far will the Big Tex Backyard go this year?
Nov
7
9:00a
End Date
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
🍲 Dutch Oven Cooking 🍲
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Learn Dutch oven cooking with Uncle Mike's Outdoor Kitchen! Hands-on tips, tasty food, and outdoor fun!
Nov
7
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.
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
Lost Pines Wildlife Habitat Day
Bastrop State Park
Experience wildlife of the Lost Pines! Join in on interactive booths, activities, live wildlife, informational presentations and more at this free event at Bastrop State Park!
Nov
7
1:30p
End Date
Nature's Gifts
Government Canyon State Natural Area
The diverse native plants of south-central Texas have always offered food, medicine, fiber, and other gifts to people who know how to use them.
Nov
7
3:30p
End Date
"X" Marks the Geocache
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a step back in technological time and learn the basics of land navigation using a map, then find park geocaches on paper and mobile devices with the help of a ranger or volunteer.
Nov
7
5:30p
End Date
History of Enchanted Rock Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Nov
8
9:00a
End Date
Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a paws-itively delightful adventure at the Bauer Unit!
Nov
8
9:30a
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!
Nov
8
12:30p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Nov
11
9:00a
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 Veterans Day Hike!
Nov
12
8:30a
End Date
Trail Maintenance Mornings
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Nov
14
9:30a
End Date
McKinney Falls State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (SPOTS FILLING FAST)
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Nov
14
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.
Nov
14
10:00a
End Date
Nov
14
1:30p
End Date
Colors of the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Stop by the Picnic Pavilion to create beautiful artwork that captures the colors of Government Canyon.
Nov
14
5:45p
End Date
Senses on the Summit Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Experience the nocturnal side of Enchanted Rock with our nighttime guided hike to the summit.
Nov
18
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Nov
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!
Nov
19
8:30a
End Date
Trail Maintenance Mornings
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Nov
19
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Nov
20
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Nov
20
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Nov
20
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt- Youth Deer
Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park (including the Bauer Unit) and Honey Creek State Natural Area will be closed starting at 8pm on Friday, November 20, 2026 and will reopen at 12pm on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
Nov
21
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Nov
21
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.
Nov
21
9:00a
End Date
Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Nov
21
10:00a
End Date
Nov
21
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.
Nov
21
10:30a
End Date
Nov
21
6:00p
End Date
November Star Party with the Austin Astronomical Society
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Set out your blankets, turn off your phones, and prepare for a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky Park.
Nov
22
9:00a
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.
Nov
22
1:30p
End Date
Guided Hike at Enchanted Rock Backcountry Area
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a guided hike at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
Nov
25
10:00a
End Date
Storytime and Craft: Wild Turkeys
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an unforgettable wild turkey story and craft!
Nov
26
10:00a
End Date
Turkey Talk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us this Thanksgiving Day for a gobble-tastic experience!
Nov
27
End Date
Opt Outside Day at Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Skip the stores and #OptOutside with us!
Nov
27
10:00a
End Date
Gobble Till You Wobble
Bastrop State Park
#OptOutside! Instead of taking on Black Friday shopping, spend a relaxing time outdoors on a 3.5 mile ranger led hike at Bastrop State Park!
Nov
28
9:00a
End Date
Indigenous People, Plants and Animals
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a walk with knowledgeable volunteers to explore the historical and present-day symbiotic relationship between native plants, animals and people in the Government Canyon area.
Nov
28
10:00a
End Date
Deck the Halls
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Learn about making Christmas decorations with natural materials.
Nov
28
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.
Nov
28
2:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Nov
29
9:30a
End Date
EarthScope Adventure at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Earth science at work inside Enchanted Rock SNA! Take a short hike with us to examine and learn about our resident EarthScope station.
Nov
29
12:30p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
December 2026
Dec
3
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Hour at Pedernales Falls!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Sign your homeschool student up for a lesson in nature on a Thursday!
Dec
4
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Hour at Pedernales Falls!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Sign your homeschool student up for a lesson in nature on a Friday!
Dec
5
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Dec
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.
Dec
5
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park: Christmas Cards
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an early celebration of National Christmas Card Day!
Dec
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!
Dec
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
10
8:30a
End Date
Trail Maintenance Mornings
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
11
5:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a night of holiday magic on Friday, December 11th and Saturday, December 12th as Guadalupe River State Park transforms into a winter wonderland!
Dec
12
10:00a
End Date
Winter Holiday Traditions
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Celebrate the holidays the old-fashioned way by hand-crafting items families might have been made on the historic ranches that became Government Canyon.
Dec
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.
Dec
12
2:00p
End Date
Christmas Crafts
Lockhart State Park
Paint a nature-inspired salt dough ornament to take home with you! Drop in any time between 2:00pm and 3:30pm.
Dec
12
5:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a night of holiday magic on Friday, December 11th and Saturday, December 12th as Guadalupe River State Park transforms into a winter wonderland!
Dec
12
5:30p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Dec
12
6:00p
End Date
Christmas Starfest at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What's better than wishing upon a star? Wishing upon 4,500 stars at once.... and also, Santa at the same time! Join Texas Parks and Wildlife staff for our biggest star party of the year, with telescopes run by experienced Rangers, holiday activities for the kids, a star tour, and an introductory astronomy lesson.
Dec
13
9:00a
End Date
Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a paws-itively delightful adventure at the Bauer Unit!
Dec
13
9:30a
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!
Dec
13
12:30p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Dec
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!
Dec
17
8:30a
End Date
Trail Maintenance Mornings
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Dec
18
2:00p
End Date
Dec
19
10:00a
End Date
Happy Holly-Days
Bastrop State Park
Celebrate Christmas in the Lost Pines with a morning full of holly jolly good times in the park for the whole family!
Dec
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.
Dec
19
10:00a
End Date
Christmas for the Birds
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience a festive feathered celebration this holiday season!
Dec
19
1:00p
End Date
Dec
19
3:00p
End Date
Holidays for the Birds
Lockhart State Park
Join the elves in Santa’s workshop by making bird feeders for our feathered friends!
Dec
19
3:30p
End Date
"X" Marks the Geocache
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a step back in technological time and learn the basics of land navigation using a map, find park geocaches on paper, and graduate to using your device to locate park geocaches.
Dec
19
5:30p
End Date
History of Enchanted Rock Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Dec
19
6:00p
End Date
Holiday Festival of Lights
Inks Lake State Park
If you're camping with us on Dec. 19th, please bring holiday decorations to brighten up your campsite!
Dec
19
7:00p
End Date
Christmas Campfire Story and S'mores
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Bring a blanket and settle in for a festive story read by a ranger, then make s'mores over our campfire.
Dec
20
9:30a
End Date
EarthScope Adventure at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Earth science at work inside Enchanted Rock SNA! Take a short hike with us to examine and learn about our resident EarthScope station.
Dec
20
12:30p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Dec
20
5:30p
End Date
57th Annual Tree Lighting
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy this special tradition started 57 years ago by President and Mrs. Johnson.
Dec
22
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.
Dec
23
5:30p
End Date
Super Full Cold Moon Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Experience the nocturnal side of Enchanted Rock with our nighttime guided hike to the summit under the light of the December full moon.
Dec
24
10:30a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cookies & Cowboy Coffee
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Rangers for cozy sweet treats on Christmas Eve and learn about park history at our Day Use Area.
Dec
25
9:00a
End Date
Christmas Morning Bird Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Who's that chirping in the trees? Join a ranger with your morning cup of coffee and take a walk on the mild side with this introductory birdwatching walk.
Dec
26
10:00a
End Date
Nest Quest
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Kids will learn how to identify common birds and practice with binoculars on this ranger-led bird walk.
Dec
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.
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
January 2027
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
Self-Guided First Day Nature Hikes
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience the great outdoors and join us for a self-guided First Day Hike!
Jan
2
8:00a
End Date
Guided Hike to the Protected Habitat Area
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Ready for a longer hike? Join experienced guides for an all-day excursion into the farthest reaches of Government Canyon SNA.
Jan
2
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jan
9
8:00a
End Date
Winter Bird Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Search for vesper sparrows, loggerhead shrikes, spotted towhees, and other winter residents in the varied habitats along Lytle's Loop.
Jan
10
9:00a
End Date
Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a paws-itively delightful adventure at the Bauer Unit!
Jan
10
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop - Austin
Austin, TX - Pease Park Conservancy
Professional development for anyone who works in education with children or the public, including teachers, homeschoolers, informal educators, and scout leaders
Jan
11
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt- Deer
Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park (including the Bauer Unit) and Honey Creek State Natural Area will be closed starting at 8pm on Monday, January 11, 2027 and will reopen at 12pm on Friday, January 15, 2027.
Jan
16
2:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Jan
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!
February 2027
Feb
6
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Feb
13
2:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Feb
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!
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a paws-itively delightful adventure at the Bauer Unit!
March 2027
Mar
6
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Mar
13
10:00a
End Date
Monarch and Friends Pollinator Fiesta
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us as we celebrate monarchs and all pollinators!
Mar
14
9:00a
End Date
Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a paws-itively delightful adventure at the Bauer Unit!
Mar
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!
April 2027
Apr
3
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Apr
3
5:30p
End Date
Sunset History Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Apr
11
9:00a
End Date
Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a paws-itively delightful adventure at the Bauer Unit!
Apr
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!
May 2027
May
1
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
May
8
9:00a
End Date
"Big Sit!" at the Woodland Blind
Guadalupe River State Park
How many birds can YOU spot from within a 50-foot circle? Join us this Migratory Bird Day and find out!
May
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!
June 2027
Jun
5
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jun
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!
July 2027
Jul
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!