Austin Events
Events in and around the Austin area.
July 2025
Jul
4
9:00a
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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
9:00a
End Date
Jul
4
9:45a
End Date
4th of July Campground Parade!
Guadalupe River State Park
Bring your family, friendly and leashed dog, and/or yourself and join us in a 4th of July patriotic parade!
Jul
4
10:00a
End Date
Red, White, and Blue-gill
Bastrop State Park
Make a red, white and blue fish print for the 4th of July.
Jul
4
10:00a
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!
Jul
4
12:00p
End Date
Stars, Stripes & Snow Cones
Guadalupe River State Park
Come chill out with us this Independence Day!
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
4
2:00p
End Date
Nocturnal Critters Mask Making
Buescher State Park
Listen to a story about a cool critter of the night and then decorate a critter mask.
Jul
4
2:00p
End Date
Guided Kayak Tour to the Devil's Waterhole
Inks Lake State Park
Learn kayaking basics then join park Rangers for fun kayak trip.
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
8:30a
End Date
Jul
5
9:00a
End Date
Jul
5
9:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
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
Welcome to the Lost Pines
Bastrop State Park
Join a ranger on a 1 mile guided hike through the Lost Pines!
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
10:00a
End Date
Binoculars 101
Inks Lake State Park
Learn how to properly use binoculars to view wildlife and the beautiful scenery of Inks Lake!
Jul
5
11:00a
End Date
Jul
5
2:00p
End Date
Lost Pines Wildlife - Skins and Skulls
Buescher State Park
Who goes bump in the night making sounds around your campsite after dark? Come find out!
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
3:00p
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!
Jul
5
7:00p
End Date
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
6
9:00a
End Date
Jul
6
12:00p
End Date
Make a Tree ID
Inks Lake State Park
Learn about trees and make a simple tool to identify some of the common trees in the park
Jul
6
12:00p
End Date
Red, White, and Blue...gill!
Blanco State Park
Join a Ranger for some fourth of July weekend fishing!
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
10
8:00p
End Date
Full Moon Night Hike *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a night hike under July's full moon!
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
11
3:00p
End Date
Jr Ranger Academy
Inks Lake State Park
Complete some fun activities and earn the title of Jr. Ranger.
Jul
11
8:30p
End Date
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
Jul
12
9:00a
End Date
Art in the Park: Fish Painting
Inks Lake State Park
Join park volunteers in Central Park to learn the art of Fish Painting!
Jul
12
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!
Jul
12
10:00a
End Date
Fishing 101
Blanco State Park
Learn the basics of fishing- and test your luck in the beautiful Blanco River!
Jul
12
10:00a
End Date
Jul
12
10:00a
End Date
Tabling at Spring Ho!
Lampasas, TX - W. M. Brook Park
Join us at Spring Ho! to learn a little about our park and to potentially participate in a kayak race!
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
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturdays with Steve: What's New? Archeology at San Felipe
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Come learn about all the new and exciting things that are happening with archeology at the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site!
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
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
12
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike: Scorpion Search
Inks Lake State Park
Use a black light to explore the trail after dark and spot a crawly friend
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
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
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
18
8:00p
End Date
Let's Get Batty About Bats!
Blanco State Park
Come learn about the silent superheroes of the night…bats!
Jul
18
8:00p
End Date
Evening Guided Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Join us for an evening hike to learn about the ecology and history of Inks Lake State Park.
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
10:00a
End Date
Jul
19
10:00a
End Date
Binoculars 101
Inks Lake State Park
Learn how to properly use binoculars to view wildlife and the beautiful scenery of Inks Lake!
Jul
19
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
McKinney Falls State Park
Come learn how to combine art and science to creatively record your environment
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
19
3:00p
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!
Jul
19
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society as they explore the night sky!
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
9:00a
End Date
Jul
20
10:00a
End Date
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
3:00p
End Date
Jr Ranger Academy
Inks Lake State Park
Complete some fun activities and earn the title of Jr. Ranger.
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
9:00a
End Date
Jul
26
9:00a
End Date
Jul
26
10:00a
End Date
Jul
26
10:00a
End Date
Jul
26
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Tour to the Devil's Waterhole
Inks Lake State Park
Learn kayaking basics then join park Rangers for fun kayak trip.
Jul
26
10:00a
End Date
Jul
26
10:00a
End Date
Jul
26
1:15p
End Date
Jul
26
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!
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 summer 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
9:00a
End Date
Jul
27
9:30a
End Date
Jul
27
10:00a
End Date
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
9:00a
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
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
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
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
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
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
20
4:00p
End Date
Night Moves Trail Race
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a night of adventure just west of Houston! From a kid’s run to a 5K, 10K, half, and full marathon, Trail Racing Over Texas brings the party to the trails at Stephen F. Austin State Park.
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
8:30a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk/Ruck
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us for a walk in honor of those we have lost to suicide and in support of those still struggling to find a way to live after their service.
Sep
27
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
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
End Date
Annual Texas Pollinator BioBlitz w/iNaturalist
Guadalupe River State Park
Mark your calendars now and come contribute to community science!
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
11
7:00p
End Date
October 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.
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
6:00a
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
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
18
10:00a
End Date
Buzzing with Life: Pollinators of the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Buzz on over to Guadalupe River State Park and take part in this year's Texas Pollinator BioBlitz!
Oct
25
10:00a
End 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!