Dallas/Fort Worth Events
Events in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
June 2025
Jun
26
10:00a
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Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Jun
27
8:30a
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Jun
27
10:15a
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Jun
27
1:00p
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Nature Journaling
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Jun
27
2:00p
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Jun
27
6:30p
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Texas Outdoor Family Outdoor Leadership Training | Lake Mineral Wells State Park (Application Open Until May 14th)
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
The Texas Outdoor Family program provides 900+ families with a "Learn to Camp" experience in Texas State Parks each year. Could you help?
Jun
27
7:00p
End Date
Pollinator Hike: Pocket Prairies
Bonham State Park
Join a Ranger for a gentle, family-friendly hike through the park’s beautiful pocket prairies to discover the buzzing world of pollinators!
Jun
27
8:00p
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Jun
28
8:00a
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Jun
28
9:00a
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Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Get an inside look at some of the mammals of the park.
Which is the fastest or the furriest? You decide.
Jun
28
9:00a
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Jun
28
9:00a
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Let's try Geocaching
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!
Jun
28
9:00a
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Storybook Stroll
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Jun
28
10:00a
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Games of Yesteryear
Bonham State Park
Play, laugh, and have fun with activities handed down through the generations.
Jun
28
10:00a
End Date
Nature Photography Workshop
Cedar Hill State Park
Learn the basics of nature photography with Paul Ayres!
Jun
28
10:00a
End Date
Spiders of Lake Tawakoni
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn about why spiders are such an important part of nature and the history of Lake Tawakoni State Park!
Jun
28
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!
Jun
28
10:00a
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Jun
28
10:00a
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Jun
28
10:30a
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Jun
28
11:00a
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River Romp
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Jun
28
1:00p
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Leaf Impressions: Exploring the Native Trees of Bonham State Park
Bonham State Park
Discover how trees help us and the environment and then create a piece of art with leaf stamping.
Jun
28
2:00p
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Dinosaur Hunt
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Jun
28
2:00p
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Jun
28
6:00p
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Mindfulness Hour
Purtis Creek State Park
Take some time to listen to the sounds of nature and decompress!
Jun
28
8:00p
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Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Jun
28
8:30p
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Jun
28
9:00p
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Starry Time
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Ancient heroes and legendary creatures hide in the stars above us
Jun
28
9:00p
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Jun
28
9:00p
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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.
Jun
29
9:00a
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Jun
29
9:00a
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Storybook Stroll
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Jun
29
9:00a
End Date
Jun
29
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jun
29
11:00a
End Date
Sensory Friendly Hike - Registration Required*
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Experience the beauty of nature in a welcoming and accommodating environment!
Jun
29
2:00p
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Paint with a Ranger - Prickly Pear Cactus!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn step by step how to paint a Prickly Pear Cactus!
July 2025
Jul
4
8:30a
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Jul
4
8:30a
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"I Spy" All Things Red, White & Blue Hunt
Lake Whitney State Park
Come discover all that is red, white, and blue all around Lake Whitney State Park—then enjoy a sweet treat for your patriotic spotting skills!
Jul
4
10:00a
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Sensory Stroll
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a Ranger for a slow, family-friendly hike to experience nature through your five senses!
Jul
4
10:00a
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Jul
4
10:00a
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Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let loose your inner artist. All art supplies are provided.
Jul
4
10:15a
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Jul
4
3:30p
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4th of July Bike Parade
Purtis Creek State Park
Decorate your bike and help us put on a parade around the camp loop!
Jul
4
4:00p
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Make a Badge
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Draw it. Decorate it. Rock it. Your ranger badge adventure starts here!
Jul
4
9:00p
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Scorpion Scavenger Hunt
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a scorpion scavenger hunt!
Jul
5
9:00a
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Jul
5
10:00a
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Snack Shack for Birds
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Curious about what birds like to eat?
Jul
5
10:00a
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Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Jul
5
10:00a
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Jul
5
11:00a
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Art in the Park!
Bonham State Park
Join a Ranger for a creative morning making nature-inspired postcards!
Jul
5
2:00p
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Colors of the Park
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come pound some natural beauty into your artwork!
Jul
5
2:00p
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Jul
5
3:30p
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Jul
5
8:00p
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Cowboy Campfire -Stories, Poetry and Songs
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Listening to Cowboy stories and learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”
Jul
5
8:00p
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Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Jul
6
10:00a
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Jul
9
8:00p
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Jul
10
12:00p
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Reading with a Ranger
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Snuggle up under the trees and enjoy a nature themed story with a Park Ranger!
Jul
11
9:00a
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Kayaking 101
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger to learn the basics of kayaking. Instruction provided. Limited equipment available. Reserve your kayak today.
Jul
11
8:00p
End Date
More About S'mores! Campfire Tales
Bonham State Park
Gather 'round the fire with a Ranger for an evening of stories, stars, and s’mores!
Jul
11
8:00p
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Jul
11
8:00p
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Jul
12
8:00a
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Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Jul
12
9:00a
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Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about!
Jul
12
9:00a
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Skins and Skulls - Omnivores
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger for a hands-on program exploring the wild world of native omnivores!
Jul
12
9:00a
End Date
Wildlife Detectives
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to hone your observation skills!
Jul
12
1:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Take a moment to collect your thoughts.
Jul
12
7:30p
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Jul
12
8:00p
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Night Sounds
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“After attending the Night Sounds program, I found my daughter sitting on the back porch the next night, not watching TV or playing video games, but listening to nature!” – Park Visitor
Jul
18
8:30a
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Jul
18
9:00a
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Jul
18
9:00a
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Nature Journaling
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jul
18
10:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Jul
18
8:00p
End Date
Campfire Talk: The Sounds of Summer
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a campfire talk to explore the sounds that emerge in nature throughout the summer season!
Jul
19
8:30a
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Summer Color! Storybook on the Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Summer Color! by Diana Murray, illustrated by Zoe Persico, is a joyful story that celebrates the vibrant colors and simple wonders of summer. As the pages turn, readers explore bright scenes filled with nature’s red, blues, yellows, and greens, inspiring curiosity and a love for the outdoors.
Jul
19
9:00a
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Jul
19
9:30a
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Jul
19
10:00a
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Camp Cooking Basics
Bonham State Park
Feast your eyes, and your tongue, on cooking options before your next adventure into the outdoors.
Jul
19
11:30a
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Jul
19
1:00p
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Fishing with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us learning the basics of fishing. All ages and stages welcome. No experience required!
Jul
19
8:00p
End Date
Stories, Folklore & Tales
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Come listen to Native American stories, cowboy poetry, local folklore and just plain fun stories.
Jul
19
9:30p
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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!
Jul
25
8:00a
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Jul
25
9:00a
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Wildlife Viewing
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn some tips and tricks on viewing wildlife.
Jul
25
6:00p
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Movie Showing: The Buffalo Soldiers- An American Legacy
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a screening of a documentary on the American West's famous black soldiers
Jul
25
7:00p
End Date
Beaver Walk & Talk
Bonham State Park
Join a Ranger for a fun and interactive talk all about beavers — the incredible builders of the animal world!
Jul
25
8:00p
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Jul
25
9:00p
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Bugged by the Light
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Ever wonder what’s fluttering around after dark?
Jul
26
8:30a
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Jul
26
9:00a
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Coffee with the Birds - Bird Hike
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a peaceful and scenic "Coffee with the Birds Bird Hike" on the Two Bridges Trail! Enjoy a relaxing morning hike through beautiful nature while sipping coffee and observing local bird species. It’s a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow nature enthusiasts, learn about the local wildlife, and start your day in a refreshing way. Don't miss out on this fun and educational experience—bring your friends, your curiosity, and your love for the outdoors! See you there!
Jul
26
9:00a
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Jul
26
10:00a
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Become a Junior Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a Ranger for a fun, hands-on adventure to learn what it takes to become a Junior Ranger!
Jul
26
11:00a
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Jul
26
8:30p
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Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Jul
26
8:45p
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Jul
26
9:00p
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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.
August 2025
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Aug
7
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Cedar Hill State Park
Cedar Hill State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Aug
8
8:00p
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Aug
9
8:00a
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Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Lake Whitney State Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Camp Cooking Basics
Bonham State Park
Feast your eyes, and your tongue, on cooking options before your next adventure into the outdoors.
Aug
16
9:00p
End Date
Aug
22
8:00p
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Aug
22
8:00p
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Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
September 2025
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
TPWD Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Sack Walk
Cedar Hill State Park
Come out to join us for a Ruck Sack walk along the Talala Trail!
Sep
13
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Sep
20
10:00a
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Sep
20
10:00a
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Sep
20
8:00p
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Sep
26
8:00p
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October 2025
Oct
4
10:00a
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Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Harvest Heritage Festival
Cedar Hill State Park
Get ready for food, fun, and games at Cedar Hill State Park's biggest annual event!
Oct
18
10:00a
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Oct
18
10:00a
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State Park Spook-Tacular
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers all day and celebrate Halloween!
Oct
18
5:00p
End Date
Boo in the Park 2025
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration! Come out to see the decorated campsites and trick or treat!
Oct
18
8:00p
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Oct
22
9:00a
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Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Possum Kingdom State Park
Possum Kingdom State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Oct
24
7:00p
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Haunted History Walk
Cedar Hill State Park
Are the rumors of Penn Farm's haunted nature true? Come out to our haunted history walk to find out!
Oct
25
5:00p
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Trick-or-Treating
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Get ready for a spook-tacular time at our annual Trick-or-Treat in the Park!
Oct
25
5:00p
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Oct
25
5:00p
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2nd Annual Halloween in the Park at Lake Whitney State Park
Lake Whitney State Park
2nd Annual Halloween in the Park at Lake Whitney State Park is creeping up! Join us for a night of frightful fun and festive chills on the Horseshoe Loop & Towash Forest trail! Don your costumes and bring your courage—it’s going to be a hauntingly good time!
Oct
25
5:00p
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Oct
25
5:30p
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Oct
25
6:00p
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Oct
25
8:00p
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Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
November 2025
Nov
1
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Nov
15
9:00a
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Living History Day
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
History comes to life at Fort Richardson!
Nov
15
10:00a
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Nov
15
7:00p
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Let's Stargaze in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps, laser pointers and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
Nov
15
8:00p
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December 2025
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
20
8:00p
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Dec
31
9:30p
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Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2026
Jan
24
8:30a
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December 2026
Dec
31
9:30p
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Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2027
Jan
23
8:30a
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December 2027
Dec
31
9:30p
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Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2028
Jan
22
8:30a
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December 2028
Dec
31
9:30p
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Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2029
Jan
27
8:30a
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December 2029
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2030
Jan
26
8:30a
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