Calendar of Events

Brownsville Events

Events in and around the Brownsville area.

October 2024

Oct 11
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 11
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! How about an air-conditioned Transit Van to avoid the heat?!
Oct 11
1:30p
End Date

Texas Pollinator BioBlitz

Estero Llano Grande State Park
October 4 through October 27, for all ages and experience levels, we'll post photos of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles and other pollinators we find on our Butterfly Walks on Instagram, Facebook and iNaturalist. Send us some of your favorites, and we'll publish them on our Facebook page! john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov . If you're free, attend our Friday Butterfly-Dragonfly Tours from 10:30am to noon. We can furnish binoculars! Bring your cameras if you have them! You will make memorable photos and experiences!
Oct 12
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. How about from an air-conditioned van?!
Oct 12
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 12
10:00a
End Date

Pollinator BioBlitz Intro

Falcon State Park
What's the buzz? Join a ranger and learn how to use your phone to identify pollinators in your area!
Oct 12
1:30p
End Date

Texas Pollinator BioBlitz

Estero Llano Grande State Park
October 4 through October 27, for all ages and experience levels, we'll post photos of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles and other pollinators we find on our Butterfly Walks on Instagram, Facebook and iNaturalist. Send us some of your favorites, and we'll publish them on our Facebook page! john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov . If you're free, attend our Friday Butterfly-Dragonfly Tours from 10:30am to noon. We can furnish binoculars! Bring your cameras if you have them! You will make memorable photos and experiences!
Oct 12
2:00p
End Date

Junior Ranger Club

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Fun activities for our future Rangers!
Oct 12
8:00p
End Date

Discovery Night

Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos, or raccoons-- it's a surprise for all of us!
Oct 13 End Date

BIG SIT!

Estero Llano Grande State Park
It's like a Worldwide Tailgate Party for Birders! How many bird species can we see from a 17-foot circle?!
Oct 13
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 13
1:30p
End Date

Texas Pollinator BioBlitz

Estero Llano Grande State Park
October 4 through October 27, for all ages and experience levels, we'll post photos of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles and other pollinators we find on our Butterfly Walks on Instagram, Facebook and iNaturalist. Send us some of your favorites, and we'll publish them on our Facebook page! john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov . If you're free, attend our Friday Butterfly-Dragonfly Tours from 10:30am to noon. We can furnish binoculars! Bring your cameras if you have them! You will make memorable photos and experiences!
Oct 14
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 14
1:30p
End Date

Texas Pollinator BioBlitz

Estero Llano Grande State Park
October 4 through October 27, for all ages and experience levels, we'll post photos of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles and other pollinators we find on our Butterfly Walks on Instagram, Facebook and iNaturalist. Send us some of your favorites, and we'll publish them on our Facebook page! john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov . If you're free, attend our Friday Butterfly-Dragonfly Tours from 10:30am to noon. We can furnish binoculars! Bring your cameras if you have them! You will make memorable photos and experiences!
Oct 15
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 15
1:30p
End Date

Texas Pollinator BioBlitz

Estero Llano Grande State Park
October 4 through October 27, for all ages and experience levels, we'll post photos of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles and other pollinators we find on our Butterfly Walks on Instagram, Facebook and iNaturalist. Send us some of your favorites, and we'll publish them on our Facebook page! john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov . If you're free, attend our Friday Butterfly-Dragonfly Tours from 10:30am to noon. We can furnish binoculars! Bring your cameras if you have them! You will make memorable photos and experiences!
Oct 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. How about from an air-conditioned van?!
Oct 16
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 16
1:30p
End Date

Texas Pollinator BioBlitz

Estero Llano Grande State Park
October 4 through October 27, for all ages and experience levels, we'll post photos of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles and other pollinators we find on our Butterfly Walks on Instagram, Facebook and iNaturalist. Send us some of your favorites, and we'll publish them on our Facebook page! john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov . If you're free, attend our Friday Butterfly-Dragonfly Tours from 10:30am to noon. We can furnish binoculars! Bring your cameras if you have them! You will make memorable photos and experiences!
Oct 17
8:30a
End Date

Wild Wellness

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Connect with nature through exercise and meditation.
Oct 17
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 17
1:30p
End Date

Texas Pollinator BioBlitz

Estero Llano Grande State Park
October 4 through October 27, for all ages and experience levels, we'll post photos of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles and other pollinators we find on our Butterfly Walks on Instagram, Facebook and iNaturalist. Send us some of your favorites, and we'll publish them on our Facebook page! john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov . If you're free, attend our Friday Butterfly-Dragonfly Tours from 10:30am to noon. We can furnish binoculars! Bring your cameras if you have them! You will make memorable photos and experiences!
Oct 18
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 18
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! How about an air-conditioned Transit Van to avoid the heat?!
Oct 18
1:30p
End Date

Texas Pollinator BioBlitz

Estero Llano Grande State Park
October 4 through October 27, for all ages and experience levels, we'll post photos of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles and other pollinators we find on our Butterfly Walks on Instagram, Facebook and iNaturalist. Send us some of your favorites, and we'll publish them on our Facebook page! john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov . If you're free, attend our Friday Butterfly-Dragonfly Tours from 10:30am to noon. We can furnish binoculars! Bring your cameras if you have them! You will make memorable photos and experiences!
Oct 18
7:00p
End Date

Full Moon Night Hike

Falcon State Park
Werewolves aren't the only ones who enjoy a hike under the full moon. Join a ranger for a short presentation and a night hike on the trail.
Oct 19
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. How about from an air-conditioned van?!
Oct 19
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 19
9:30a
End Date

Useful and Edible Plants

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about the plants of deep south Texas and their importance to people & wildlife.
Oct 19
1:30p
End Date

Texas Pollinator BioBlitz

Estero Llano Grande State Park
October 4 through October 27, for all ages and experience levels, we'll post photos of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles and other pollinators we find on our Butterfly Walks on Instagram, Facebook and iNaturalist. Send us some of your favorites, and we'll publish them on our Facebook page! john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov . If you're free, attend our Friday Butterfly-Dragonfly Tours from 10:30am to noon. We can furnish binoculars! Bring your cameras if you have them! You will make memorable photos and experiences!
Oct 20
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 20
1:30p
End Date

Texas Pollinator BioBlitz

Estero Llano Grande State Park
October 4 through October 27, for all ages and experience levels, we'll post photos of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles and other pollinators we find on our Butterfly Walks on Instagram, Facebook and iNaturalist. Send us some of your favorites, and we'll publish them on our Facebook page! john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov . If you're free, attend our Friday Butterfly-Dragonfly Tours from 10:30am to noon. We can furnish binoculars! Bring your cameras if you have them! You will make memorable photos and experiences!
Oct 21
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 21
1:30p
End Date

Texas Pollinator BioBlitz

Estero Llano Grande State Park
October 4 through October 27, for all ages and experience levels, we'll post photos of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles and other pollinators we find on our Butterfly Walks on Instagram, Facebook and iNaturalist. Send us some of your favorites, and we'll publish them on our Facebook page! john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov . If you're free, attend our Friday Butterfly-Dragonfly Tours from 10:30am to noon. We can furnish binoculars! Bring your cameras if you have them! You will make memorable photos and experiences!
Oct 22
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 22
1:30p
End Date

Texas Pollinator BioBlitz

Estero Llano Grande State Park
October 4 through October 27, for all ages and experience levels, we'll post photos of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles and other pollinators we find on our Butterfly Walks on Instagram, Facebook and iNaturalist. Send us some of your favorites, and we'll publish them on our Facebook page! john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov . If you're free, attend our Friday Butterfly-Dragonfly Tours from 10:30am to noon. We can furnish binoculars! Bring your cameras if you have them! You will make memorable photos and experiences!
Oct 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. How about from an air-conditioned van?!
Oct 23
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 23
1:30p
End Date

Texas Pollinator BioBlitz

Estero Llano Grande State Park
October 4 through October 27, for all ages and experience levels, we'll post photos of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles and other pollinators we find on our Butterfly Walks on Instagram, Facebook and iNaturalist. Send us some of your favorites, and we'll publish them on our Facebook page! john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov . If you're free, attend our Friday Butterfly-Dragonfly Tours from 10:30am to noon. We can furnish binoculars! Bring your cameras if you have them! You will make memorable photos and experiences!
Oct 24
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 24
1:30p
End Date

Texas Pollinator BioBlitz

Estero Llano Grande State Park
October 4 through October 27, for all ages and experience levels, we'll post photos of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles and other pollinators we find on our Butterfly Walks on Instagram, Facebook and iNaturalist. Send us some of your favorites, and we'll publish them on our Facebook page! john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov . If you're free, attend our Friday Butterfly-Dragonfly Tours from 10:30am to noon. We can furnish binoculars! Bring your cameras if you have them! You will make memorable photos and experiences!
Oct 25
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 25
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! How about an air-conditioned Transit Van to avoid the heat?!
Oct 25
1:30p
End Date

Texas Pollinator BioBlitz

Estero Llano Grande State Park
October 4 through October 27, for all ages and experience levels, we'll post photos of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles and other pollinators we find on our Butterfly Walks on Instagram, Facebook and iNaturalist. Send us some of your favorites, and we'll publish them on our Facebook page! john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov . If you're free, attend our Friday Butterfly-Dragonfly Tours from 10:30am to noon. We can furnish binoculars! Bring your cameras if you have them! You will make memorable photos and experiences!
Oct 25
7:30p
End Date

Moth Mania

Falcon State Park
Step into the nocturnal arena as moths take the spotlight!
Oct 26
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. How about from an air-conditioned van?!
Oct 26
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 26
1:30p
End Date

Texas Pollinator BioBlitz

Estero Llano Grande State Park
October 4 through October 27, for all ages and experience levels, we'll post photos of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles and other pollinators we find on our Butterfly Walks on Instagram, Facebook and iNaturalist. Send us some of your favorites, and we'll publish them on our Facebook page! john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov . If you're free, attend our Friday Butterfly-Dragonfly Tours from 10:30am to noon. We can furnish binoculars! Bring your cameras if you have them! You will make memorable photos and experiences!
Oct 26
1:30p
End Date

Plant Identification

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Gain a survival skill you can actually rely on, learn how to ID plants for your next great adventure.
Oct 26
6:00p
End Date

** Cancelled ** Spooky Science Fest: ** Cancelled ** Night of the Living Bugs! ** Cancelled **

Estero Llano Grande State Park
Celebrate and save our tiny heroes! Come and see how! Bring your friends and family of all ages, in costume if you like, to join what has been 1,000 to 2,000 others for our annual Fall Festival to learn a little science and perhaps to be frightened just the right amount!
Oct 27
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 27
1:30p
End Date

Texas Pollinator BioBlitz

Estero Llano Grande State Park
October 4 through October 27, for all ages and experience levels, we'll post photos of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, beetles and other pollinators we find on our Butterfly Walks on Instagram, Facebook and iNaturalist. Send us some of your favorites, and we'll publish them on our Facebook page! john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov . If you're free, attend our Friday Butterfly-Dragonfly Tours from 10:30am to noon. We can furnish binoculars! Bring your cameras if you have them! You will make memorable photos and experiences!
Oct 28
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 29
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 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. How about from an air-conditioned van?!
Oct 30
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 31
9:00a
End Date

Hawk Watch

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct 31
7:00p
End Date

Spooky Halloween Night Ride

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Look and listen for the creatures of the night while taking a ride through the park after dark.