Calendar of Events

Dallas/Fort Worth Events

Events in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

January 2025

Jan 15
5:30p
End Date

Project WILD Facilitator Training

Lewisville, TX - Lake Lewisville Environmental Learning Area
Training to conduct the Suite of Texas Project WILD workshops. Prerequisite of WILD educator workshop required.

February 2025

Feb 8
9:00a
End Date

Project WILD Workshop - Magnolia

Magnolia, TX - Private Residence
Professional development for anyone who works in education with children or the public, including teachers, homeschoolers, informal educators, and scout leaders
Feb 8
9:00a
End Date

Coffee with the Birds

Lake Whitney State Park
Start your day off right by connecting with nature and fellow bird enthusiasts! Join us for a relaxing bird walk where we will sip on coffee and enjoy the sights and sounds of our feathered friends.
Feb 8
10:00a
End Date

Coffee with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Gather around the fire with a cup of coffee and ask the ranger anything!
Feb 8
10:00a
End Date

Nature Bingo Hike

Eisenhower State Park
Looking for a unique outdoor experience?
Feb 8
10:00a
End Date

Fishing 101

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Ready to cast your line and reel in some fun? Join us for Fishing 101, where we’ll cover all the essential skills you need to get started with angling!
Feb 8
10:00a
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Get an inside look at a few of the local mammals.
Feb 8
10:00a
End Date

Cross Timbers Bird 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.
Feb 8
10:00a
End Date

Explore Bowhunting

Possum Kingdom State Park
Join our certified archery instructors for a hands-on workshop showcasing all of the skills you need to harvest your first animal with a Bow. All ages are welcome and no experience is required.
Feb 8
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb 8
10:00a
End Date

3rd Annual Kid Fish: Catch a Rainbow Trout!

Cedar Hill State Park
Come learn the basics of fishing at Cedar Hill State Park!
Feb 8
10:00a
End Date

All About Knots

Tyler State Park
Hook, Line, and Sinker!
Feb 8
10:30a
End Date

Nutty Squirrels

Tyler State Park
What is up with those silly squirrels?
Feb 8
11:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking

Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about!
Feb 8
1:00p
End Date

Soaring to new Heights

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Reading with a ranger meets paper plane competition.
Feb 8
1:30p
End Date

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.
Feb 8
2:00p
End Date

Wild About Fire

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover the power of prescribed burns!
Feb 8
2:00p
End Date

Nature Hike

Fort Boggy State Park
No local grocery store? The land provided many things for the settlers of Fort Boggy.
Feb 8
2:00p
End Date

Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Feb 8
3:00p
End Date

Overlook Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
Feb 8
3:00p
End Date

More About S'mores

Eisenhower State Park
Have you ever wondered where s'mores came from?
Feb 8
6:30p
End Date

Astronomy in the Park

Possum Kingdom State Park
Join us at the CCC Camp Historic Marker for a Ranger-led tour of the night sky.
Feb 9
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb 9
11:00a
End Date

Predators of the Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn about the predators that hunt in our park!
Feb 9
2:00p
End Date

Design-a-Dino!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Let's make some t-riffic Valentine's themed dinosaurs!
Feb 12
6:30p
End Date

February Full Moon Hike

Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the February Snow Moon!
Feb 14
10:00a
End Date

Dino-story Time

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for storytime with a ranger.
Feb 14
12:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Purtis Creek State Park
Enjoy nature and unleash your creativity!
Feb 14
2:00p
End Date

Valentines Couples Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for a romantic stroll through nature!
Feb 14
3:30p
End Date

Hearts in Our Parks

Tyler State Park
Love is in the air!
Feb 14
5:00p
End Date

Fire Building 101

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn how to master two essential fire-starting techniques and then enjoy delicious s’mores by the flames!
Feb 14
7:00p
End Date

Night Creatures

Bonham State Park
Discover the wild side of the night life at Bonham State Park.
Feb 15
8:00a
End Date

Photo Scavenger Hunt - Self Guided Program

Eisenhower State Park
Snap, Click, Scavenger Hunt!!
Feb 15
8:30a
End Date

Storybook Stroll

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Feb 15
9:00a
End Date

Great Backyard Bird Count

Cedar Hill State Park
Join in on this annual winter birding blitz!
Feb 15
9:00a
End Date

Fun Fish 2025

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Kids ages 2-12 will be the first to fish rainbow trout of out of Pair-O-Trees pond!
Feb 15
9:00a
End Date

"All things RED" Alphabet Hunt for Valentines Day

Lake Whitney State Park
It's always fun to explore Lake Whitney State Park, add the challenge of looking for anything RED but it must correspond to the letters of the alphabet to celebrate the holiday.
Feb 15
9:30a
End Date

Valentine Archery Shoot

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Limited to 12 participants, ages 10 years old and up. Registration is required.
Feb 15
10:00a
End Date

Coffee with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Gather around the fire with a cup of coffee and ask the ranger anything!
Feb 15
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb 15
10:00a
End Date

Cross Timbers Bird 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.
Feb 15
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Come see the wonders of nature!
Feb 15
11:00a
End Date

Dinosaur Hunt

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Feb 15
11:00a
End Date

Card Making: Wildlife Love

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Create wildlife Valentine's Day cards while learning about the local wildlife.
Feb 15
1:00p
End Date

Hearts and Crafts

Eisenhower State Park
Create unique crafts to share with your loved ones!
Feb 15
2:00p
End Date

Wild About Fire

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover the power of prescribed burns!
Feb 15
2:00p
End Date

Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Feb 15
2:00p
End Date

River Romp

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Feb 16
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb 16
11:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Academy

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn to think like a real park ranger!
Feb 22
8:30a
End Date

Storybook Stroll

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Feb 22
9:00a
End Date

8th Annual Kid Fish

Fort Boggy State Park
Kids 5-12 can come out to Fort Boggy and learn how to fish.
Feb 22
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven 101

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Cast iron cooking - cowboy classic! Reservations required to borrow a Dutch oven.
Feb 22
10:00a
End Date

Coffee with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Gather around the fire with a cup of coffee and ask the ranger anything!
Feb 22
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb 22
10:00a
End Date

Hike to Lover's Leap

Eisenhower State Park
Join a park ranger for leisurely 1-mile hike to Lover's Leap!
Feb 22
11:00a
End Date

Overlook Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
Feb 22
1:00p
End Date

Dutch Oven 101

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Mouthwatering meals made here! Reservations required to borrow a Dutch oven.
Feb 22
1:00p
End Date

Historical Games at Penn Farm

Cedar Hill State Park
Try out some games from over a century ago!
Feb 22
2:00p
End Date

Birding for Beginners

Eisenhower State Park
Discover the fundamentals of birding and put your new skills to the test.
Feb 22
2:00p
End Date

Wild About Fire

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover the power of prescribed burns!
Feb 22
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.
Feb 22
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the wonders of our park by creating a masterpiece!
Feb 22
6:30p
End Date

Star Party

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us under the stars and uncover a new way to see the sky.
Feb 23
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb 23
11:00a
End Date

Dinosaur Hunt

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Feb 23
2:00p
End Date

River Romp

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Feb 27
2:00p
End Date

Homeschool - Habitat Hike

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Bring your kids to an outdoor classroom at Lake Mineral Wells State Park!
Feb 28
10:00a
End Date

Dino-story Time

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for storytime with a ranger.
Feb 28
10:00a
End Date

Coffee with a Ranger

Tyler State Park
Brew up a conversation with a ranger!
Feb 28
2:00p
End Date

End of Month Update (Virtual)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on and listen to updates on park construction! (Next event will be Nov 26)
Feb 28
2:30p
End Date

Guided Mindfulness Hike

Purtis Creek State Park
Take some time to decompress!
Feb 28
6:00p
End Date

Sunset Walk

Cedar Hill State Park
Join a ranger for an evening stroll along the lakeshore.
Feb 28
7:00p
End Date

Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Feb 28
7:00p
End Date

Stargazing

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Enjoy our dark skies!

March 2025

Mar 1
9:30a
End Date

Lake Mineral Wells State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Mar 1
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Mar 1
10:00a
End Date

Trail Discovery

Tyler State Park
It's the first hike of the month!
Mar 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.
Mar 1
2:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Purtis Creek State Park
Enjoy nature and unleash your creativity!
Mar 1
3:00p
End Date

Hiking 101

Tyler State Park
What should I bring on my hike?
Mar 1
6:30p
End Date

Charting the Stars

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Mar 2
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Mar 7
3:00p
End Date

What's the Buzz?

Tyler State Park
What's the buzz all about?
Mar 7
8:00p
End Date

Light Painting at Night

Fort Boggy State Park
Be a part of our Spring Art in the Park Series. Learn light painting with your phone and some simple props.
Mar 8
10:00a
End Date

Fast and the Furriest

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn about our local wildlife and get the chance to touch real furs.
Mar 8
10:00a
End Date

The Water Cycle

Tyler State Park
Can I drink that?
Mar 8
10:00a
End Date

Texas Pollinators Hike

Bonham State Park
Join us on a hike to find Texas pollinators and to learn how to attract them to your yard.
Mar 8
12:00p
End Date

Soil and Sediment

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn about local soils and how they help filter our water.
Mar 8
3:00p
End Date

Birds of Prey

Tyler State Park
Let's spread our wings!
Mar 9
1:00p
End Date

Penn Farm Tour

Cedar Hill State Park
Living life on the Texas prairie was always an adventure!
Mar 10
10:00a
End Date

Games of Yesteryear

Bonham State Park
Play, laugh, and have fun with activities handed down through the generations.
Mar 13
10:00a
End Date

Dust Bowl Cooking Hike

Bonham State Park
In the 1930’s the economy crashed, and jobs were lost. The CCC was created and so were Hobo cookers.
Mar 14
4:00p
End Date

Camping 101

Tyler State Park
Let's make camping enjoyable!
Mar 14
7:00p
End Date

Night Creatures

Bonham State Park
Discover the wild side of the night life at Bonham State Park.
Mar 15
10:00a
End Date

Grandma's Classic Cooking

Bonham State Park
Learn how cooking was done years ago without modern conveniences.
Mar 15
10:00a
End Date

Spring Fling

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join us for our annual Spring Fling to celebrate spring break and the beginning of spring.
Mar 15
11:00a
End Date

Paddle Around

Tyler State Park
Time to get on the water!
Mar 15
1:00p
End Date

Barks 'N' Rec

Tyler State Park
Wagging tails and winding trails!
Mar 15
6:30p
End Date

Star Party

Tyler State Park
Look at the night lights!
Mar 15
8:00p
End Date

March Full Moon

Fort Boggy State Park
March's full moon is called the worm moon.
Mar 21
4:00p
End Date

Camping 101

Tyler State Park
Let's make camping enjoyable!
Mar 21
9:00p
End Date

Light Painting at Night

Fort Boggy State Park
Be a part of our Spring Art in the Park Series. Learn light painting with your phone and some simple props.
Mar 22
9:30a
End Date

Eisenhower State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)

Eisenhower State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Mar 22
10:00a
End Date

Fishin' with a Ranger

Tyler State Park
Hook, Line, 'n Sinker
Mar 22
10:00a
End Date

CCC Boys and Their Stories

Bonham State Park
Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps and hear stories of the boys that were in it.
Mar 22
3:00p
End Date

Slithering Snakes

Tyler State Park
Are they slimy?
Mar 28
2:00p
End Date

End of Month Update (Virtual)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on and listen to updates on park construction! (Next event will be Nov 26)
Mar 28
3:00p
End Date

Photography 101

Tyler State Park
Lights. Camera. ACTION!
Mar 28
7:00p
End Date

Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Mar 29
10:00a
End Date

Nature Journaling

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn about the 5 senses we use to observe the world around us and create your very own nature journal.
Mar 29
10:00a
End Date

Color in the Park - Art in the Park

Bonham State Park
Be inspired by nature and create a memento of your visit.
Mar 29
1:00p
End Date

Junior Ranger Games

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Kids will learn and test their skills as they work through the Junior Ranger Journal in order to earn their own Junior Ranger Badge.

April 2025

Apr 5
10:00a
End Date

Coffee with a Ranger

Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Apr 11
6:30p
End Date

Lake Tawakoni State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Apr 25
8:00p
End Date

Summer Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing

May 2025

May 3
10:00a
End Date

Coffee with a Ranger

Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
May 16
6:30p
End Date

Purtis Creek State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)

Purtis Creek State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May 23
8:00p
End Date

Summer Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
May 24
8:15p
End Date

Charting the Stars

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!

June 2025

Jun 7
10:00a
End Date

Coffee with a Ranger

Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Jun 13
6:30p
End Date

Ray Roberts Lake State Park: Johnson Branch Unit | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun 21
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.
Jun 27
8:00p
End Date

Summer Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Jun 28
8:30p
End Date

Charting the Stars

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!

July 2025

Jul 5
10:00a
End Date

Coffee with a Ranger

Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Jul 25
8:00p
End Date

Summer Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Jul 26
8:30p
End Date

Charting the Stars

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!

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 22
8:00p
End Date

Summer Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Aug 23
8:00p
End Date

Charting the Stars

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!

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 20
10:00a
End Date

Deaf Outdoors Day

Cedar Hill State Park
Discover your park with ASL interpreters!
Sep 26
8:00p
End Date

Summer Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing

October 2025

Oct 4
10:00a
End Date

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 24
7:00p
End Date

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
End Date

Spooky Stories with a Ranger

Tyler State Park
Come prepared for a scare!
Oct 25
5:30p
End Date

Costume Contest!

Tyler State Park
Put your creativity to the test!
Oct 25
6:00p
End Date

Parktober Trick or Treat

Tyler State Park
Trick or Treat through the park!

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.