Dallas/Fort Worth Events
Events in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
October 2025
Oct
10
8:00a
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Texas Pollinator BioBlitz (Self-Guided)
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Be a citizen scientist by joining us in this statewide BioBlitz to record as many pollinators as we can in Lake Mineral Wells State Park.
Oct
24
12:00p
End Date
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
25
9:30a
End Date
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
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
26
2:00p
End Date
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
End Date
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Eisenhower State Park
Something spooky is hiding in the park... can you find it?
Oct
31
10:00a
End Date
Oct
31
2:00p
End Date
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
End Date
Oct
31
2:00p
End Date
Oct
31
5:00p
End Date
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
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Nov
1
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.
Nov
1
11:00a
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Art in the Park: Colors of Fall
Bonham State Park
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, our forests begin a spectacular transformation—leaves shift from green to brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold. But have you ever wondered what’s really happening inside those leaves to cause such a colorful display?
Nov
1
2:00p
End Date
Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn about and celebrate preserving Hispanic and cemetery heritage.
Nov
1
2:00p
End Date
Archery 101
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come shoot some arrows!
Nov
1
6:30p
End Date
Storytelling Down In The Hollow
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Listen to stories, cowboy poetry and folklore in a beautiful setting.”
Nov
2
2:00p
End Date
Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn about and celebrate preserving Hispanic and cemetery heritage.
Nov
7
7:00p
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Nov
8
8:00a
End Date
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
9:00a
End Date
Beginning Fly Fishing Workshop - Coppell
Coppell, TX - The Core
Learn basic fly fishing skills in a fun, free, hands-on workshop!
Nov
8
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Demo- Biscuit and Coffee Edition
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Gather around the fire to cook a pioneer breakfast!
Nov
8
9:30a
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Nov
8
10:00a
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Dino-bility Day!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
You’re invited to join us at Dinosaur Valley State Park for Dino-bility Day - a celebration of accessibility, community, and outdoor recreation for people of all abilities!
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
CCC Boys: Their Stories
Bonham State Park
Learn how Bonham State Park was built and how the Boys lived in the CCC camps.
Nov
8
10:00a
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Nov
8
11:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Explore real animal skins and skulls while discovering the amazing adaptations that help Texas wildlife survive.
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
8
2:00p
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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
End Date
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
10:00a
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Nov
15
11:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join a ranger to learn the ins-and-outs of cast-iron cooking.
Nov
15
1:00p
End Date
Nov
15
7:00p
End Date
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
5:00p
End Date
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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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
End Date
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
End Date
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
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
22
12:00p
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Nov
22
2:00p
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Nov
22
6:00p
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Nov
22
6:30p
End Date
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
9:30a
End Date
Nov
28
10:00a
End Date
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
End Date
Nov
28
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for November!
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
End Date
Birds: Winter Vacation Time
Bonham State Park
Where do the Birds Go? Fall Migration with Ranger Linda
Nov
29
11:00a
End Date
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
2:00p
End Date
December 2025
Dec
6
6:00p
End Date
Dec
12
End Date
Dec
12
5:00p
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Dec
12
6:00p
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Dec
12
6:00p
End Date
Dec
12
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park 2025
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for the 13th Annual Christmas in the Park!
Dec
12
6:30p
End Date
Dec
13
9:00a
End Date
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
End Date
Christmas on the Farm
Cedar Hill State Park
Celebrate Winter with tours, games, hot chocolate, s'mores, and more!
Dec
13
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!
Dec
13
5:00p
End Date
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
6:00p
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Dec
13
6:00p
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Dec
13
6:30p
End Date
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
End Date
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
End Date
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
End Date
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
End Date
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
1
8:00a
End Date
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
9:00a
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Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
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
1:30p
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Jan
17
9:00a
End Date
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
End Date
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
9:00a
End Date
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
End Date
Murder Mystery at the Fort
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Love… Betrayal… and Murder!
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
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
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 2026
Dec
12
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 2027
Jan
23
8:30a
End Date
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
End Date
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!