Calendar of Events

Dallas/Fort Worth Events

Events in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

August 2025

Aug 28
2:00p
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.
Aug 29
8:30a
End Date

Adaptations!

Tyler State Park
What is your superpower?
Aug 29
9:00a
End Date

Photo Scavenger Hunt - Self Guided Program

Eisenhower State Park
Snap, Click, Scavenger Hunt!!
Aug 29
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 August!
Aug 29
2:00p
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Eisenhower State Park
Discover the fun of fishing at the Striper Capital of the World!
Aug 29
8:00p
End Date

A Shot in the Dark: Night Photography

Bonham State Park
Join Ranger Kailee and special guests for a hands-on, beginner friendly, night photography adventure.
Aug 30
9:00a
End Date

The Atlatl

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool
Aug 30
9:00a
End Date

Grounded in Nature Walk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Stroll along with us as we explore the park in the morning, we'll listen to the birds chirp, the river babble, and take meditative breaks.
Aug 30
9:00a
End Date

Summer Color! Storybook on the Trail

Lake Whitney State Park
Step into a vibrant world of storytelling with “Summer Color!”, a delightful children’s book by Diana Murray & Zoey Persico. Follow the Two Bridges Trail as you read this amazing story, come and watch it come alive alongside the colors of nature that inspired it. This immersive storybook hike invites families and readers of all ages to explore the outdoors through a joyful, colorful tale.
Aug 30
9:00a
End Date

Storybook Stroll

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Aug 30
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Fish tales told here!
Aug 30
9:00a
End Date

Bingo Hike - Self Guided

Eisenhower State Park
Looking for a unique outdoor experience?
Aug 30
9:00a
End Date

A Walk Through Time

Tyler State Park
Let's jump into the time machine and travel to the past
Aug 30
10:00a
End Date

Fun & Games Outpost

Bonham State Park
Play, laugh, and have fun with activities handed down through the generations.
Aug 30
10:00a
End Date

Archery 101

Cedar Hill State Park
Come out and learn the fundamentals of archery at Cedar Hill State Park!
Aug 30
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug 30
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.
Aug 30
11:00a
End Date

All About Mammals

Tyler State Park
What is a mammal?
Aug 30
1:00p
End Date

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!
Aug 30
2:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join to us view skins and skulls of animals that live in the park.
Aug 30
7:00p
End Date

Skins & Skulls

Purtis Creek State Park
What lives here? Come explore our collection and find out!
Aug 30
7:30p
End Date

Nightlife Talk & Walk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Hear about the critters that come out at night, then we'll try to find them!
Aug 30
8:30p
End Date

Insect Extravaganza!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
Aug 30
8:30p
End Date

Park At Dark

Purtis Creek State Park
Come experience the park at night!
Aug 30
9:00p
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.
Aug 30
9:30p
End Date

Light Painting at Night

Fort Boggy State Park
Create Magical Light Art with Just Your Phone!
Aug 31
9:00a
End Date

iNaturalist Hike

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Let's hike North Onion Creek Trail
Aug 31
9:00a
End Date

Patriotic Duck Scramble Hunt

Lake Whitney State Park
Can you crack the word code? Come celebrate Labor Day with a festive Patriotic Duck Scramble! Hunt for red, white and blue-themed duckies hidden along the scenic Two Bridges Trail. Collect all 12 letters from each duck to solve a surprise word scramble and unlock a special holiday message.
Aug 31
9:00a
End Date

Storybook Stroll

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Aug 31
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug 31
11:00a
End Date

Create a Constellation

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get creative and write your own story in the stars!
Aug 31
1:00p
End Date

Disc Golf with a Ranger

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Play a round of disc golf
Aug 31
8:00p
End Date

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!”

September 2025

Sep 1
9:00a
End Date

Labor Day Prairie Prowl

Cedar Hill State Park
Enjoy a 2-mile guided hike through the prairie
Sep 2
9:00a
End Date

Let's Tidy Up the Shore!

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join us at Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Johnson Branch Unit for a post-Labor Day Beach Clean-Up.
Sep 5
8:00p
End Date

UV Night Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
See Dinosaur Valley in a new light by finding out what nocturnal critters glow under UV!
Sep 5
8:00p
End Date

Full Moon Paddle

Tyler State Park
Get the best seat on the lake!
Sep 6 End Date

Christmas in the Park Campsite Reservations

Tyler State Park
Join in the festivities!
Sep 6
8:00a
End Date

Veteran Suicide Awareness Hike

Tyler State Park
Join us at Tyler State Park on Sept. 6 for our first annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Hike.
Sep 6
8:30a
End Date

Bird Walk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all birders (and non-birders)! We'll stroll through the park looking and listening for different bird species.
Sep 6
9:00a
End Date

Heroes on the Water - Veterans Suicide Awareness Kayaking

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Carry the Weight: Kayak Together to Combat Veteran Suicide.
Sep 6
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.
Sep 6
10:00a
End Date

Archery 101

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come shoot some arrows!
Sep 6
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep 6
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.
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 6
11:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Create a masterpiece inspired by the wonders of Dinosaur Valley!
Sep 6
2:00p
End Date

10 Essentials the Outdoors: Past and Present

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover the 10 essential items campers of the past and present use to survive the outdoors
Sep 6
2:00p
End Date

Critter Corner

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Use your senses to learn more about the wildlife roaming Dinosaur Valley!
Sep 6
5:00p
End Date

Evening Cast

Tyler State Park
Hook, Line, and Sinker!
Sep 6
5:30p
End Date

Jack County Sunset Hike

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join our Texas Master Naturalists for a sunset guided hike along the trailway.
Sep 6
7:30p
End Date

September Full Moon Hike

Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the September Harvest Moon!
Sep 6
8:00p
End Date

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
Sep 6
8:00p
End Date

Night Hike

Tyler State Park
They are on the prowl!
Sep 7
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep 7
11:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Academy

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn to think like a real park ranger!
Sep 12
10:00a
End Date

Kayaking 101

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn to master the paddle and hit the water!
Sep 12
7:00p
End Date

Night Creatures

Bonham State Park
Discover the wild side of Bonham State Park’ s nightlife.
Sep 13
9:00a
End Date

Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Dinosaur Valley is happy to announce we will be partnering with Girl Scouts Love State Parks again!
Sep 13
9:30a
End Date

Dutch Oven Demonstration and Potluck with the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society

Cedar Hill State Park
Learn how to cook the old-fashioned way!
Sep 13
9:30a
End Date

The Nature of Fire

Tyler State Park
How does fire help us?
Sep 13
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.
Sep 13
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep 13
1:30p
End Date

Cold Blooded Creatures

Tyler State Park
What is a reptile?
Sep 13
6:30p
End Date

TPWD Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Hike

Cedar Hill State Park
Come out to join us for a candle-lit Remembrance Walk along the Shoreline Trail.
Sep 13
7:00p
End Date

Nature Trivia Night

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Put your knowledge of wildlife, plants, and the great outdoors to the test!
Sep 13
8:00p
End Date

Insect Extravaganza!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
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 14
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep 14
11:00a
End Date

Dinosaur Hunt

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Sep 19
7:00p
End Date

Campfire Talk: Migration Nation

Cedar Hill State Park
Join a ranger around the campfire and learn all about animal migration.
Sep 19
7:30p
End Date

Campfire 101

Tyler State Park
Let's gather around a campfire.
Sep 19
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Tyler State Park
Look at the night lights!
Sep 20
8:00a
End Date

Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Carry the Weight: Ruck Together to Combat Veteran Suicide.
Sep 20
8:30a
End Date

Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Weatherford

Weatherford, TX - Weatherford Public Safety
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Sep 20
9:00a
End Date

Volunteer Workday

Eisenhower State Park
Let's work together to preserve our park's beauty!
Sep 20
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.
Sep 20
10:00a
End Date

Folklore Hike

Tyler State Park
Exploring the folklore of our state and beyond!
Sep 20
10:00a
End Date

Cooking up History

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us as we explore how campsite cooking has changed from the Texas frontier days to today.
Sep 20
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.
Sep 20
10:00a
End Date

Dust Bowl Cooking

Bonham State Park
Join Ranger Linda on a cooking adventure and learn a new cooking technique, pre-dating modern backpack stoves.
Sep 20
10:00a
End Date

Deaf Outdoors Day

Cedar Hill State Park
Discover your park with ASL interpreters!
Sep 20
1:00p
End Date

Tree Crafts

Tyler State Park
Let's get crafty!
Sep 20
2:00p
End Date

10 Essentials the Outdoors: Past and Present

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover the 10 essential items campers of the past and present use to survive the outdoors
Sep 20
3:00p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep 20
3:00p
End Date

All About Knots

Tyler State Park
Hook, Line, and Sinker!
Sep 20
7:00p
End Date

Cowboy Campfire - Poetry, Stories and Songs

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”
Sep 20
7:15p
End Date

Charting the Stars

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Sep 20
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Sep 21
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep 21
11:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Create a masterpiece inspired by the wonders of Dinosaur Valley!
Sep 25
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.
Sep 26
10:00a
End Date

Coffee with a Ranger

Tyler State Park
Brew up a conversation with a ranger!
Sep 26
6:30p
End Date

Eisenhower State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (SOLD OUT)

Eisenhower State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep 26
7:00p
End Date

Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Sep 27
8:30a
End Date

Bird Walk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all birders (and non-birders)! We'll stroll through the park looking and listening for different bird species.
Sep 27
9:00a
End Date

Intro to Birding

Tyler State Park
Let's spread our wings!
Sep 27
9:00a
End Date

Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck March/Hike

Daingerfield State Park
September is Suicide Prevention Month! Come Join us while we bring awareness for our veterans, service members, families, and friends.
Sep 27
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep 27
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.
Sep 27
11:00a
End Date

Life of Bugs

Tyler State Park
How do bugs help us?
Sep 27
11:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Academy

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn to think like a real park ranger!
Sep 27
2:00p
End Date

10 Essentials the Outdoors: Past and Present

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover the 10 essential items campers of the past and present use to survive the outdoors
Sep 27
2:00p
End Date

Critter Corner

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Use your senses to learn more about the wildlife roaming Dinosaur Valley!
Sep 27
2:00p
End Date

Home on the Plains: Penn Farm Tour

Cedar Hill State Park
Living life on the Texas prairie was always an adventure!
Sep 27
5:00p
End Date

Healing Heroes Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Hike with us to bring attention to Veterans Suicide Awareness Month
Sep 27
8:00p
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.
Sep 28
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep 28
11:00a
End Date

Dinosaur Hunt

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Sep 30
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 September!

October 2025

Oct 3
6:30p
End Date

Cooper Lake State Park: Doctors Creek Unit | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
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 4
11:00a
End Date

Namaste in Nature

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join us for a peaceful morning of gentle yoga and forest bathing.
Oct 4
3:00p
End Date

Nocturnal Nibbles

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
What hoots in the dark and swallows its dinner whole?
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
End Date

Dutch Oven 101

Bonham State Park
Join Ranger Linda to learn the ins-and-outs of cast-iron cooking.
Oct 18
10:00a
End Date

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
End Date

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
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Oct 22
9:00a
End Date

Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Possum Kingdom State Park

Possum Kingdom State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
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
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 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
12:00p
End Date

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
5:00p
End Date

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
End Date

Spooky Stories with a Ranger

Tyler State Park
Come prepared for a scare!
Oct 25
5:00p
End Date

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
End Date

Parktober Camping Reservations

Tyler State Park
Spooky season has taken over!
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!
Oct 25
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.
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
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!

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
End Date

Archery 101

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come shoot some arrows!
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
End Date

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 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
End Date

Dutch Oven 101

Bonham State Park
Join Ranger Linda to learn the ins-and-outs of cast-iron cooking.
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
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Nov 21
6:30p
End Date

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
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
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
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
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
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.

December 2025

Dec 6
6:00p
End Date

Christmas in the Park

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join us for an evening of Christmas cheer
Dec 12
5:00p
End Date

A Pineywoods Christmas

Tyler State Park
Enjoy our Trail of Lights with your loved ones!
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
End Date

A Pineywoods Christmas

Tyler State Park
Enjoy our Trail of Lights with your loved ones!
Dec 13
5:00p
End Date

Ghost of Christmas Past

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come glimpse Christmas life of the 1800's
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
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
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).
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 2026

Jan 24
8:30a
End Date

Kid Fish

Fort Parker State Park
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!

December 2026

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 2027

Jan 23
8:30a
End Date

Kid Fish

Fort Parker State Park
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!

December 2027

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 2028

Jan 22
8:30a
End Date

Kid Fish

Fort Parker State Park
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!

December 2028

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 2029

Jan 27
8:30a
End Date

Kid Fish

Fort Parker State Park
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!

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
End Date

Kid Fish

Fort Parker State Park
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!