Calendar of Events

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

Junior Ranger Academy

Resaca de la Palma State Park
Calling all Junior Rangers!
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!