Dallas/Fort Worth Events
Events in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
October 2025
Oct
10
8:30a
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iNaturalist BioBlitz Hike
Purtis Creek State Park
Learn about the plants and animals of Purtis Creek while hiking!
Oct
10
9:00a
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Oct
10
9:00a
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Oct
10
2:00p
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Fishing Lake Texoma
Eisenhower State Park
Discover the fun of fishing at the Striper Capital of the World!
Oct
10
7:00p
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Oct
10
8:00p
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Penn Farm Blacklighting Night
Cedar Hill State Park
Join our staff for a moon-lit evening as we explore some of our park's most mysterious residents.
Oct
11
8:00a
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Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Oct
11
9:00a
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Oct
11
9:00a
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Color Wheel Hike - Self Guided
Eisenhower State Park
Can you find all the colors of the color wheel on the trails?
Oct
11
9:30a
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Dutch Oven Demonstration and Potluck with the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society
Cedar Hill State Park
Learn how to cook the old-fashioned way!
Oct
11
10:00a
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Spooky Art in the Park
Fort Parker State Park
Family-friendly button painting! Learn about pumpkins and create your own spooky season souvenir!
Oct
11
10:00a
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Oct
11
10:00a
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CCC Boys and Their Stories
Bonham State Park
Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps and hear stories of the boys that were in it.
Oct
11
10:00a
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Oct
11
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!
Oct
11
2:00p
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Reading with the Ranger
Fort Boggy State Park
Stories come alive outdoors—join us for Let’s Go On A Hike! with the Ranger!
Oct
11
2:00p
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Paint with a Ranger - Spiders!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get into the spooky spirit by painting your very own spooky spider!!
Oct
11
2:00p
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Oct
11
7:30p
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Insect Extravaganza!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
Oct
11
8:00p
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Oct
12
9:00a
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Sensory Friendly Hike - Registration Required*
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Experience the beauty of nature in a welcoming and accommodating environment!
Oct
12
11:00a
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Texas Pollinators BioBlitz!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
We're on the lookout for pollinating plants and the insect that are attracted to them. Help us document the species we find!
Oct
12
1:00p
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Oct
12
2:00p
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Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
17
10:00a
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Cowboy Coffee
Possum Kingdom State Park
Enjoy a cup of coffee brewed with the same method used by cowboys on the trail in the 19th century. Then chat with our rangers to learn about what it's like to work at a State Park.
Oct
17
10:00a
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Oct
17
6:30p
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Oct
17
7:30p
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Oct
18
9:00a
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The River of Time
Possum Kingdom State Park
Travel through the history of Possum Kingdom country as you hike along the Brazos River.
Oct
18
9:00a
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Beginning Fly Fishing Workshop - Carrollton
Carrollton, TX - Rosemeade Rec Center
Learn basic fly fishing skills in a fun, free, hands-on workshop!
Oct
18
10:00a
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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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Oct
18
10:00a
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Oct
18
10:00a
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Oct
18
10:00a
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Horrors of Frontier Medicine
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Get your October started right by diving into the chilling world of 19th-century medicine.
Oct
18
10:00a
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Oct
18
1:30p
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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
2:00p
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Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
18
2:00p
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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.
Oct
18
5:00p
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Sunset Sketch
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Enjoy the sunset with a ranger as you create a work of art!
Oct
18
5:00p
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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
6:00p
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Oct
18
6:00p
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Oct
18
7:00p
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Night Hike
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Discover fun nighttime activities in the outdoors!
Oct
18
8:00p
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Oct
19
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!
Oct
19
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!
Oct
19
2:00p
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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
10:00a
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Oct
24
12:00p
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PARK CLOSED - Youth Deer Hunt
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Lake Tawakoni State Park will be closed to the public (including the boat ramp and all trails) for our Youth Only Deer Hunt beginning at 12PM on October 24, 2025. Only preapproved hunters and staff will be permitted on the park during that time. The park will reopen at 12PM on October 27, 2025.
Oct
24
2:00p
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Oct
24
4:00p
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Oct
24
6:00p
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Boo in the Park Trick or Treat
Bonham State Park
Mark your calendar and come out to the park for trick or treating.
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
9:00a
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Oct
25
9:00a
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PK Unexplored Guided Hike
Possum Kingdom State Park
Take a hike with a park ranger and see some new spectacular views of Possum Kingdom Lake.
Oct
25
9:00a
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Market Street Expo
Purtis Creek State Park
What animals live here? Come explore our collection at the Mabank Market Street Expo and find out!
Oct
25
9:30a
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Dinosaur Valley State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
25
10:00a
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Oct
25
10:00a
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Oct
25
10:00a
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Fun & Games Outpost
Bonham State Park
Play, laugh, and have fun with activities handed down through the generations.
Oct
25
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!
Oct
25
10:00a
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Halloween Hike
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a howlin’ good time for our B.A.R.K. ranger Halloween hike!
Oct
25
11:00a
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Gardening for Wildlife Workshop
Cedar Hill State Park
Join this ranger-led workshop to learn how to welcome wildlife to your garden
Oct
25
12:00p
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Creature Features
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your spookiest friends and stop by the different booths highlighting cool animal adaptations on Saturday, October 25th in celebration of Halloween!
Oct
25
2:00p
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Oct
25
2:00p
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Oct
25
4:00p
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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
5:00p
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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
7:30p
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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.
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.
Oct
26
9:00a
End Date
Sensory Friendly Hike - Registration Required*
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Experience the beauty of nature in a welcoming and accommodating environment!
Oct
26
11:00a
End Date
Paint with a Ranger - Bats!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Fly into the Halloween spirit by painting your very own bat masterpiece!
Oct
26
2:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
30
10:00a
End Date
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.
Oct
31
9:00a
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Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Eisenhower State Park
Something spooky is hiding in the park... can you find it?
Oct
31
10:00a
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Oct
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 October!
Oct
31
2:00p
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Oct
31
2:00p
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Oct
31
5:00p
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Fall in Love with Nature
Purtis Creek State Park
Take some time to listen to the sounds of nature and decompress!
Oct
31
6:00p
End Date
Mexia Downtown & City of Mexia's 7th Annual Blackcat Boo Bash
Mexia, TX - Downtown Mexia
Family-friendly community trunk or treat!
Oct
31
7:00p
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Oct
31
7:00p
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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
1
2:00p
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Archery 101
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come shoot some arrows!
Nov
1
6:30p
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Storytelling Down In The Hollow
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Listen to stories, cowboy poetry and folklore in a beautiful setting.”
Nov
8
8:00a
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Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Nov
8
9:00a
End Date
Growing Up WILD Workshop - Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX - Camp Fire First Texas
Professional development for anyone who works with young children including early childcare professionals, teachers, homeschool parents, and more.
Nov
8
10:00a
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Dino-bility Day!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate inclusion, adventure, and the great outdoors at Dino-bility Day - a fun-filled, accessible event for all ages and abilities!
Nov
8
2:00p
End Date
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.
Nov
12
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop - Dallas
Cedar Hill State Park
Professional development for science educators attending the STAT-CAST conference
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
9:30a
End Date
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
10:00a
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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
7:00p
End Date
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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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
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
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
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
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
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.
December 2025
Dec
6
6:00p
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Dec
12
End Date
Dec
12
5:00p
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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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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).
January 2026
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
End Date
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
End Date
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
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!
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
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 2027
Dec
11
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 2028
Jan
22
8:30a
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May 2028
May
13
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 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!