Dallas/Fort Worth Events
Events in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
November 2025
Nov
15
9:30a
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Cedar Hill State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Nov
15
6:00p
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Nov
15
7:00p
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Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.
Nov
15
8:00p
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Nov
21
11:00a
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Art in the Park - Painting Buttons
Purtis Creek State Park
Enjoy nature and unleash your creativity by decorating a button!
Nov
21
2:00p
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Nov
21
3:00p
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Nov
21
5:00p
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Campfire Talk: Echoes of the Night Sky
Cedar Hill State Park
Celebrate Indigenous People's Month with s'mores and traditional stories around the campfire
Nov
21
5:00p
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Nov
21
6:30p
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Nov
21
6:30p
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Texas Outdoor Family Outdoor Leadership Training | Cedar Hill State Park (Application Open Until November 6th)
Cedar Hill State Park
The Texas Outdoor Family program provides 900+ families with a "Learn to Camp" experience in Texas State Parks each year. Could you help?
Nov
21
7:00p
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Nov
22
9:00a
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Coffee with the Birds: Fall Migration Hike
Lake Whitney State Park
Grab your favorite mug and let’s hit the trail! ☕🐦
Join us for a chill morning on the Towash Forest Trail during our “Coffee with the Birds: Fall Migration Hike!” We’ll sip, stroll, and soak in the sights (and sounds!) of the amazing feathered travelers passing through Central Texas. Come ready to spot some beautiful birds, share a few laughs, and start your day the wild way!
Nov
22
9:00a
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Nov
22
9:00a
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Geocaching 101
Lake Whitney State Park
What is Geocaching? It is the ultimate treasure hunt! This outdoor adventure has participants use the Geocaching app and/or a GPS device to navigate to cleverly hidden containers called geocaches. There are millions of geocaches in 190 countries waiting to be discovered—there are some near you right now. Let's start this treasure hunt!
Nov
22
10:00a
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Nov
22
10:00a
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Let's Talk Turkey
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Let's talk about everyone's favorite Thanksgiving bird!
Nov
22
10:00a
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Art in the Park: Let's Go Fly a Kite
Bonham State Park
Learn how to make a kite and fly it like the CCC Boys may have done.
Nov
22
10:00a
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Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
22
10:00a
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Nature Hike
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us on a guided hike to learn about many of the park's plants, animals, and some of its history.
Nov
22
10:30a
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Nov
22
11:00a
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Nov
22
11:00a
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Tree Talk
Fort Parker State Park
Learn about local trees while hiking the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Trail with an Urban Forester! After the hike, bring a picnic lunch and join Hector at the Group Picnic Pavilion to ask all your questions before he makes like a tree and leaves!
Nov
22
12:00p
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Nov
22
2:00p
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Nov
22
2:00p
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Nov
22
4:00p
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Nov
22
4:00p
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Nov
22
6:00p
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Nov
22
6:30p
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Star Party
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
The stars are calling, maybe your extraterrestrial friend is too!
Nov
22
7:00p
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Nov
22
7:00p
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Cowboy Campfire - Poetry, Stories and Songs
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”
Nov
23
9:00a
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Nov
25
2:00p
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Amazing Atlats
Fort Parker State Park
Try your hand at a prehistoric bow' n' arrow! Must be 11years old to use atlatl.
Nov
26
1:00p
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Nov
26
2:00p
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Texas Turkey Talk
Purtis Creek State Park
Come hear the story of how turkeys became the ultimate underdog of Texas and make a craft!
Nov
26
2:00p
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Turkey Time
We eat them, but what do they eat? Learn about a wild turkey's diet and craft your own wild turkey to take home.
Nov
26
2:30p
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Nov
28
9:00a
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Post Turkey Rest
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Skip the shopping crowds and join us for a peaceful morning in nature.
Nov
28
9:30a
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Nov
28
10:00a
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Walk Off the Stuffing
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join a Ranger as we walk off the stuffing from Thanksgiving.
Nov
28
10:30a
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Nov
28
11:00a
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Walk Off the Turkey Hike
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Step on to the trail, and walk off those Thanksgiving calories!
Nov
28
2:00p
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Jr. Ranger Journaling
Purtis Creek State Park
Explore Purtis Creek with our NEW Jr. Ranger Journals!
Nov
28
2:00p
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End of Month Live Updates (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for November!
Nov
28
2:00p
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Nov
29
9:00a
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Nov
29
10:00a
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Nov
29
10:00a
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Turkey Trot Dog Walk
Cedar Hill State Park
Work off that Thanksgiving feast with your four-legged friend or meet a new one!
Nov
29
10:00a
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Birding Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join our guided birding walk in the park. How many species can we find? Reservations required. Make reservations by calling (940) 328-1171, x222.
Nov
29
10:00a
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Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
29
10:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us on a guided hike to learn about many of the park's plants, animals, and some of its history.
Nov
29
10:00a
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Birds: Winter Vacation Time
Bonham State Park
Where do the Birds Go? Fall Migration with Ranger Linda
Nov
29
11:00a
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Frontier Candle Dipping
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Step back in time and experience how frontier families lit their homes, one candle at a time.
Nov
29
11:00a
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Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
Nov
29
2:00p
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Nov
29
2:00p
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Nov
29
2:00p
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Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Nov
29
2:00p
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Nov
29
2:00p
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Burn off the Bird
Feeling stuffed or stressed from the holidays?
Nov
29
2:00p
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Nov
29
6:00p
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Drive-In Movie Night
Eisenhower State Park
Kick back, stay, cozy, and celebrate the season with a classic!
Nov
30
10:00a
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Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
30
11:00a
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December 2025
Dec
4
2:00p
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Homeschool - Habitat Hike
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Bring your kids to an outdoor classroom at Lake Mineral Wells State Park!
Dec
6
6:00p
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Dec
12
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Dec
12
5:00p
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Dec
12
5:00p
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Dec
12
6:00p
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Dec
12
6:00p
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Dec
12
6:00p
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Christmas in the Park 2025
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for the 13th Annual Christmas in the Park!
Dec
12
6:00p
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Christmas Light Up the Park Event
Bonham State Park
Bonham State Park's Annual Christmas Light Up the Park event. Drive through the campground and see the campsites decorated for the holiday season.
Dec
12
6:30p
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Dec
13
9:00a
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Dec
13
9:00a
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Kids Fishing Derby
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Grab the kids and head out to Quarry Lake, freshly stocked and ready for fishing fun!
Dec
13
10:00a
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Bird Walk on the Trailway
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join our guided birding walk on the State Trailway. How many species can we find?
Dec
13
10:00a
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Christmas on the Farm
Cedar Hill State Park
Celebrate Winter with tours, games, hot chocolate, s'mores, and more!
Dec
13
1:00p
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Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
Dec
13
2:00p
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Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Dec
13
5:00p
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Twinkle Tour 2025
Lake Tawakoni State Park
🎄✨ Mark your calendars – Twinkle Tour 2025 is lighting up the park on Saturday, December 13, 2025, and we can’t wait to see your campsites sparkle! RESERVATIONS START JUNE 18 AT 10:30AM
Dec
13
5:00p
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Dec
13
5:00p
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Ghost of Christmas Past
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come glimpse Christmas life of the 1800's
Dec
13
5:00p
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Dec
13
6:00p
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Dec
13
6:00p
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Dec
13
6:00p
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Christmas Light Up the Park Event
Bonham State Park
Bonham State Park's Annual Christmas Light Up the Park event. Drive through the campground and see the campsites decorated for the holiday season.
Dec
13
6:30p
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Dec
18
8:00a
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Elf on the Shelf: Scavenger Hunt
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This holiday season, join us for a park wide adventure to track down three mischievous elves!
Dec
18
10:00a
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Homeschool - Birding Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Bring your kids to an outdoor classroom at Lake Mineral Wells State Park!
Dec
19
6:00p
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Dec
20
10:00a
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Corn Husk Angels
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
The perfect kind of angel for your holiday season!
Dec
20
6:00p
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Christmas in the Park 2025
Lake Whitney State Park
It's the most Wonderful Time of the year at Lake Whitney State Park. Come stay in the Horseshoe Loop and decorate your campsite to hopefully be voted the best of 2025! The votes will be placed by the visitors that get FREE entry to drive through our park from 6 to 8 pm.
Dec
20
6:00p
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Dec
20
6:00p
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Candlelight Christmas Tour
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Step back in time and experience the magic of the holiday season on the Texas frontier.
Dec
20
6:00p
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Dec
20
7:00p
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Cowboy Christmas – Music & Poetry
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Bring the whole family to the Lone Star Amphitheater and experience Christmas cowboy style.
Dec
20
8:00p
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Dec
21
9:00a
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Winter SOLE-stice Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join a ranger on a hike celebrating the first day of Winter!
Dec
27
2:00p
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Kid’s Wilderness Survival
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
A great program for your child’s outdoor safety and parents learn as much as the kids.
Dec
31
2:00p
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End of Month Live Updates (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for December! Bonus: Learn what to expect for tomorrow's New Year's Day Hike (edited for clarity).
Dec
31
11:30p
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First Day Hike – Midnight Hike
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Welcome in the New Year and make a lifetime memory, outdoors! At Lake Mineral Wells State Park.
January 2026
Jan
1
8:00a
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Tri-Park-A-Thon
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers at Ray Roberts for our 3rd Annual hike across all 3 units.
Jan
1
8:00a
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First Day Hike (Self Guided)
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Start the new year off on the right foot and enjoy a hike at the park.
Jan
1
8:00a
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First Day Hike - Self Guided
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike
Jan
1
8:00a
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Self(ie) Guided First Day Hikes
Eisenhower State Park
Celebrate the first day of 2026 by taking a hike at Eisenhower State Park!
Jan
1
8:15a
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First Day Self-Guided Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Hike any trail of your choosing on January 1, 2026 from 8:15am-4:00pm and stop by the park headquarters after to receive your first day hike sticker!
Jan
1
9:00a
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Jan
1
9:00a
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First Day Hike - Prickly Pear
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike!
Jan
1
9:00a
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First Day Roll Out of Bed Hike
Eisenhower State Park
Start the New Year off comfy, cozy, and a little bit silly!
Jan
1
10:00a
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First Day Guided Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Start your new year right and join a ranger for this 1.8 mile guided hike!
Jan
1
10:00a
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Jan
1
10:00a
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First Day Hike! - Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Start your New Year in the great outdoors! Reservations required. Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Jan
1
1:00p
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Jan
1
1:30p
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First Day Hikes (Guided)
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers for our annual First Day Hike to celebrate the New Year.
Jan
1
1:30p
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First Day B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike
Eisenhower State Park
Kick off the New Year with your four-legged friend!
Jan
1
1:30p
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Jan
1
2:00p
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First Day Hike! - Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Start your New Year in the great outdoors! Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Jan
1
3:30p
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Hats Off to the New Year: First Day Hike
Eisenhower State Park
Start the year on the right foot, and under your favorite hat!
Jan
1
5:15p
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First Day BARK Ranger Guided Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Catch the first sunset of the year with your pup on this half-mile BARK Ranger guided hike!
Jan
3
2:00p
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Atlatl - Dart Throwing
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl!
Jan
10
9:30a
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Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX - North Texas Education Center
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Jan
17
9:00a
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Kids Fishing Derby
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Grab the kids and head out to Quarry Lake, freshly stocked and ready for fishing fun!
Jan
24
8:30a
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Jan
29
10:00a
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Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This educational program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Jan
30
10:00a
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Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This educational program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
February 2026
Feb
7
9:00a
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Project WILD Workshop - Dallas
Granbury, TX - Camp Fire- Camp El Tesoro
Professional development for anyone who works in education with children or the public, including teachers, homeschoolers, informal educators, and scout leaders
Feb
7
6:00p
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Murder Mystery at the Fort
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Love… Betrayal… and Murder!
Feb
21
9:00a
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Kids Fishing Derby
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Grab the kids and head out to Quarry Lake, freshly stocked and ready for fishing fun!
Feb
23
3:00p
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Project WILD Facilitator Training
Granbury, TX - Camp Fire - Camp El Tesoro
Training to conduct the Suite of Texas Project WILD workshops. Prerequisite of WILD educator workshop required.
May 2026
May
9
10:00a
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Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
December 2026
Dec
12
1:00p
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Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
January 2027
Jan
23
8:30a
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May 2027
May
8
10:00a
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Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
December 2027
Dec
11
1:00p
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Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
January 2028
Jan
22
8:30a
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May 2028
May
13
10:00a
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Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
December 2028
Dec
9
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
January 2029
Jan
27
8:30a
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May 2029
May
12
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
December 2029
Dec
8
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
January 2030
Jan
26
8:30a
End Date
May 2030
May
11
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
December 2030
Dec
14
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!