Brownsville Events
Events in and around the Brownsville area.
August 2025
Aug
16
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Estero Llano Grande State Park
We're providing all equipment, an Eagle Scout archery range, and rangers to teach archery! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. No one under 8 years old, please.
Aug
16
1:00p
End Date
Fishing for Beginners
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Get certified! Become a bona fide angler with Bentsen State Park. Open to all ages.
Aug
17
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
17
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
21
7:00a
End Date
Sunrise Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?
Aug
22
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
22
7:30p
End Date
Things That Go Bump
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about the spooky sounds you hear at night and the unique creatures that make them on a guided hike through the park.
Aug
23
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Estero Llano Grande State Park
We're providing all equipment, an Eagle Scout archery range, and rangers to teach archery! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. No one under 8 years old, please.
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
New Moon Night Hike
Falcon State Park
We'll see what we find under a dark sky. Join a ranger for a short presentation and a night hike on the trail.
Aug
24
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Compass Quest
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a hands-on family adventure as we learn the basics of using a compass, explore how humans and animals navigate the world, and put our skills to the test with an interactive scavenger hunt through the park!
Aug
24
1:00p
End Date
Watersense 101
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Discover the hydrology in the Rio Grande Delta with a ranger.
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
28
7:00a
End Date
Sunrise Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?
Aug
29
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
29
7:30p
End Date
Star Stories
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Is our fate written in the stars? Which stars steal the show? Join in on some stellar storytelling of the night sky.
Aug
29
8:00p
End Date
Nocturnal Marvels: Nighttime Navigators
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger to learn about our nocturnal creatures’ secrets to success.
Aug
30
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Estero Llano Grande State Park
We're providing all equipment, an Eagle Scout archery range, and rangers to teach archery! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. No one under 8 years old, please.
Aug
31
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
31
1:00p
End Date
Survival of the Senses
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Discover how the park’s critters rely on their highly adapted senses to survive.
Aug
31
1:00p
End Date
Hawk ID Workshop
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Get all the tips, tricks, and more to identify the hawk-filled skies this migration season.
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
September 2025
Sep
20
3:00p
End Date
Bentsen Outdoor Skills Showcase (B.O.S.S. 2025)
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
🎉 An exciting day for fun, games, and getting to know the outdoors!