Calendar of Events

Dallas/Fort Worth Events

Events in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

December 2025

Dec 4
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!
Dec 5
11:00a
End Date

Animal Myths

Eisenhower State Park
Challenge what you know about nature's creatures!
Dec 5
2:00p
End Date

Backyard Bass

Tyler State Park
Learn how to reel in the big one!
Dec 5
3:00p
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Purtis Creek State Park
What's that chirp?
Dec 5
3:00p
End Date

B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike

Eisenhower State Park
Join the pack!
Dec 5
6:00p
End Date

Full Moon Paddle

Tyler State Park
Get the best seat on the lake!
Dec 5
6:00p
End Date

Mexia Downtown Christmas Parade

Downtown Mexia, TX
Join us for a fun and fantastical holiday parade!
Dec 6
10:00a
End Date

Knot-ology 101

Eisenhower State Park
Twist it. Loop it. Pull it tight.
Dec 6
10:00a
End Date

A Mother Neff Christmas

Mother Neff State Park
Santa will be swinging by the park bringing holiday cheer as we decorate cookies and enjoy hot cocoa! Join us for creative Christmas crafts, a festive scavenger hunt, geocaching, guided hikes, storybook trails, and shop our unique gift selections for the outdoor enthusiast on your list. The event is FREE thanks to the Mother Neff State Park Association.
Dec 6
10:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cookin'

Tyler State Park
Bold flavor, one pot — Dutch oven magic!
Dec 6
10:00a
End Date

Fishing 101

Cedar Hill State Park
Come learn how to fish at Cedar Hill State Park!
Dec 6
10:00a
End Date

Tawakoni Tracks!

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Use your deduction skills to identify animal tracks found in the park!
Dec 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!
Dec 6
12:00p
End Date

Jr. Ranger Journaling

Purtis Creek State Park
Explore Purtis Creek with our NEW Jr. Ranger Journals!
Dec 6
1:00p
End Date

History Hike

Tyler State Park
Let's jump into the time machine and travel to the past
Dec 6
2:00p
End Date

Guess Hoo's for Dinner

Eisenhower State Park
Bones, fur, and feathers. Oh my!
Dec 6
2:00p
End Date

Become a Citizen Scientist

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn how your smart phone can help both you and scientists understand our ecosystems!
Dec 6
2:00p
End Date

Woodland Ornaments

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join a Ranger to create holiday memories and ornaments!
Dec 6
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park: Christmas Ornament Craft

Cedar Hill State Park
Make a unique holiday ornament using natural and recycled materials
Dec 6
3:00p
End Date

Art in the Park - Holiday Cards

Purtis Creek State Park
Enjoy nature and unleash your creativity!!
Dec 6
3:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Tyler State Park
Let's find the beauty in nature
Dec 6
3:00p
End Date

Skull Detectives

Eisenhower State Park
Think you're a bone-afide expert on animal skulls?
Dec 6
3:00p
End Date

Trail Cam Explorers

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the wonderful world of our wildlife with Ranger Sabrina by learning and setting up trail cameras!
Dec 6
6:00p
End Date

Christmas in the Park

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join us for an evening of Christmas cheer
Dec 6
6:00p
End Date

More About S'Mores

Bonham State Park
Gather 'round the fire for an evening of stories, stars, and s’mores!
Dec 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!
Dec 7
11:00a
End Date

River Romp

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Dec 12 End Date

Christmas in the Park

Purtis Creek State Park
See the camp loop lit up like a winter wonderland!
Dec 12
2:30p
End Date

Art in the Park - Christmas Ornaments

Purtis Creek State Park
Enjoy nature and unleash your creativity!!
Dec 12
5:00p
End Date

A Pineywoods Christmas

Tyler State Park
Enjoy our Trail of Lights with your loved ones!
Dec 12
5:00p
End Date

Campfire Talk: It's Not Just a Phase, It's the Moon!

Cedar Hill State Park
Unlock the mysteries of the Moon with a Ranger around the campfire
Dec 12
5:00p
End Date

6th Annual Light Up the Park

Eisenhower State Park
Celebrate the season at Eisenhower State Park!
Dec 12
6:00p
End Date

Story Readings by a Ranger

Tyler State Park
Spreading holiday cheer with festive stories!
Dec 12
6:00p
End Date

Christmas Star Party

Tyler State Park
Twinkle twinkle little star!
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
6:00p
End Date

Christmas Light Up the Park Event

Bonham State Park
Bonham State Park's Annual Christmas Light Up the Park event. Drive through the campground and see the campsites decorated for the holiday season.
Dec 12
6:30p
End Date

Holiday Crafts

Tyler State Park
Let's get crafty!
Dec 13
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking

Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about!
Dec 13
9:00a
End Date

VFW Post 6872 Donuts with Santa

Cleburne State Park
Come join Santa for donuts and crafts!
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

Bird Walk on the Trailway

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join our guided birding walk on the State Trailway. How many species can we find?
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
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
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec 13
10:00a
End Date

Oh Deer! Reindeer Relatives

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
We may not have reindeer in the park, but we have plenty of their relatives!
Dec 13
10:30a
End Date

Pucker Up for Mistletoe

Purtis Creek State Park
Learn the secrets of the holiday's most notorious decorations!
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
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park - Christmas Ornaments

Purtis Creek State Park
Enjoy nature and unleash your creativity!!
Dec 13
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park - Birds!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get crafty and celebrate our winged wonders!
Dec 13
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.
Dec 13
2:00p
End Date

A Fort Boggy Christmas Gathering

Fort Boggy State Park
Step into the holiday season with warmth and wonder at Fort Boggy State Park.
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 13
5:00p
End Date

Wild Christmas Campfire

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Let's make some campfire favorites and make some Christmas stories!
Dec 13
5:00p
End Date

6th Annual Light Up the Park

Eisenhower State Park
Celebrate the season at Eisenhower State Park!
Dec 13
6:00p
End Date

Story Readings by a Ranger

Tyler State Park
Spreading holiday cheer with festive stories!
Dec 13
6:00p
End Date

Christmas Star Party

Tyler State Park
Twinkle twinkle little star!
Dec 13
6:00p
End Date

17th Annual Festival and Parade in Whitney

Lake Whitney State Park
Don’t let your heart stay two sizes too small—come gather with us in downtown Whitney, Texas for the 17th Annual Grinch Festival & Parade! The Who’s will be cheering, the lights will be glowing, and at 6:00 PM sharp, our very own Lake Whitney State Park Christmas float will be rolling down the street—Grinchy spirit and all!
Dec 13
6:00p
End Date

Christmas Light Up the Park Event

Bonham State Park
Bonham State Park's Annual Christmas Light Up the Park event. Drive through the campground and see the campsites decorated for the holiday season.
Dec 13
6:30p
End Date

Holiday Crafts

Tyler State Park
Let's get crafty!
Dec 14
11:00a
End Date

Winter vs. Wildlife

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Discover how different Texas animals prepare for the winter!
Dec 14
2:00p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec 18
8:00a
End Date

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 18
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool - Birding Walk

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Bring your kids to an outdoor classroom at Lake Mineral Wells State Park!
Dec 19
1:00p
End Date

Trout Fishing

Tyler State Park
Hook, Line, and Sinker!
Dec 19
3:00p
End Date

Park Poets

Purtis Creek State Park
Channel your inner Shakespeare and write a poem inspired by nature!
Dec 19
3:00p
End Date

More About S'mores

Eisenhower State Park
Have you ever wondered where s'mores came from?
Dec 19
6:00p
End Date

Trail of Lights

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join us for the annual Trail of Lights!
Dec 19
6:00p
End Date

Star Party

Eisenhower State Park
Join a park ranger for an evening under the stars!
Dec 19
7:00p
End Date

A Shot in the Dark: Night Photography

Bonham State Park
Join Ranger Linda and special guests for a hands-on, beginner friendly, night photography adventure.
Dec 20 End Date

Free Entry with Toys for Tots Donation

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots and get your entrance fee waived!
Dec 20
7:00a
End Date

Sunrise Hike with a Ranger

Cedar Hill State Park
Enjoy an early morning hike with a Ranger
Dec 20
9:00a
End Date

A Very Merry Photo Scavenger Hunt

Eisenhower State Park
Are you ready to sleigh the season?
Dec 20
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven 101

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join the Lake Tawakoni State Park Dutch Oven Group at the first parking lot on the left once a month to learn the basics or brush up on your skills!
Dec 20
10:00a
End Date

Hot Cocoa with a Ranger

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Come enjoy a hot cup of cocoa around a nice toasty campfire.
Dec 20
10:00a
End Date

Penn Farm Tour

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

Holiday Crafts

Tyler State Park
Let's get crafty!
Dec 20
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec 20
10:00a
End Date

Winter Wonder-Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover how life in the park survives winter!
Dec 20
11:00a
End Date

Solstice Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Welcome winter with us on this hike!
Dec 20
12:30p
End Date

BARK Ranger Hike

Purtis Creek State Park
Bring the pups to become a certified B.A.R.K. Ranger!
Dec 20
1:00p
End Date

Trout Fishing

Tyler State Park
Hook, Line, and Sinker!
Dec 20
2:00p
End Date

Nature's Winter Wear

Eisenhower State Park
Step into the world of winter fashion.
Dec 20
2:00p
End Date

Fire Craft

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn tips and tricks for building the good campfire!
Dec 20
2:00p
End Date

Lantern Making

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the Winter Solstice by designing your own lantern to light up the longest night!
Dec 20
2:00p
End Date

Animal Adaptations

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Discover how animals survive using different adaptations!
Dec 20
2:30p
End Date

Animal Adaptations Hike

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn how animals use and adapt to their environments on a short hike!
Dec 20
5:00p
End Date

Charting the Stars

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
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
6:00p
End Date

Trail of Lights

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join us for the annual Trail of Lights!
Dec 20
6:00p
End Date

Solstice S'mores

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Do you have a fun campfire story? Share it with us over a s'more while we celebrate the Winter Solstice!
Dec 20
6:00p
End Date

Candlelight Christmas Tour

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Step back in time and experience the magic of the holiday season on the Texas frontier.
Dec 20
6:00p
End Date

Night Hike

Eisenhower State Park
Let's go on a nighttime adventure!
Dec 20
6:00p
End Date

Cowboy Christmas

Cleburne State Park
Join our rangers for a Christmas on the trail!
Dec 20
7:00p
End Date

Cowboy Christmas – Music & Poetry

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Bring the whole family to the Lone Star Amphitheater and experience Christmas cowboy style.
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 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!
Dec 21
2:00p
End Date

Winter Solstice Hike

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join a ranger for a hike on the shortest day of the year!
Dec 21
2:00p
End Date

Backyard Bass

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn the basics of fishing with this kid-friendly activity!
Dec 26
9:00a
End Date

Winter Wonderland Bingo

Eisenhower State Park
Step into a flurry of fun!
Dec 27
10:00a
End Date

Winter Bird Feeders

Eisenhower State Park
Spread seasonal cheer to our feathered friends!
Dec 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!
Dec 27
10:00a
End Date

Winter Wonder-Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover how life in the park survives winter!
Dec 27
10:00a
End Date

Winter Bird Walk

Cedar Hill State Park
Get to know the winter birds of Texas!
Dec 27
11:00a
End Date

Winter vs. Wildlife

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Discover how different Texas animals prepare for the winter!
Dec 27
2:00p
End Date

Skins & Skulls

Purtis Creek State Park
What lives here? Come explore our collection and find out!
Dec 27
2:00p
End Date

Fire Craft

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn tips and tricks for building the good campfire!
Dec 27
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.
Dec 27
5:30p
End Date

Park After Dark

Purtis Creek State Park
Come out for a night hike and explore nocturnal nature!
Dec 28
11:00a
End Date

Art in the Park - Northern Lights!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Unleash your inner artist as we create a masterpiece inspired by the northern lights!
Dec 28
2:00p
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec 31
1:00p
End Date

Archery 101

Tyler State Park
May Your Arrow Fly Straight & Your Aim Be True.
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
2:30p
End Date

Archery 101

Tyler State Park
May Your Arrow Fly Straight & Your Aim Be True.
Dec 31
5:30p
End Date

New Year's Eve: Sunset Reflections

Fort Parker State Park
Enjoy the sunset reflecting on Fort Parker Lake, reflect on the past or upcoming year, or paint the scene in watercolor.
Dec 31
6:30p
End Date

New Year's Eve: Night Hike

Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s night hike with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Explore the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light!
Dec 31
11:30p
End Date

First Day Hike – Midnight Hike

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Welcome in the New Year and make a lifetime memory, outdoors! At Lake Mineral Wells State Park.
Dec 31
11:30p
End Date

First Day Hike: Midnight Kick-Off!

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger for a midnight hike along the Wolfpen Trail to kick off the new year!

January 2026

Jan 1 End Date

First Day Hike (Self-Guided)

Purtis Creek State Park
Join us at Purtis Creek and take to the trails to celebrate TPWD's 14th annual First Day Hike!
Jan 1
8:00a
End Date

First Day Hike (Self Guided)

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Start the new year off on the right foot and enjoy a hike at the park.
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
8:00a
End Date

Self(ie) Guided First Day Hikes

Eisenhower State Park
Celebrate the first day of 2026 by taking a hike at Eisenhower State Park!
Jan 1
8:15a
End Date

First Day Self-Guided Hike

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Hike any trail of your choosing on January 1, 2026 from 8:15am-4:00pm and stop by the park headquarters after to receive your first day hike sticker!
Jan 1
8:30a
End Date

Tri-Park-A-Thon

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers at Ray Roberts for our 3rd Annual hike across all 3 units.
Jan 1
8:30a
End Date

First Day Hike 2026 - Greenbelt FM 428 Aubrey

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Looking to start the New Year off right? Do it outdoors with a hike at the Greenbelt Unit!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Tyler State Park
Put your best foot forward into the New Year!
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
9:00a
End Date

First Day Roll Out of Bed Hike

Eisenhower State Park
Start the New Year off comfy, cozy, and a little bit silly!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike: Dragonfly Trail

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Celebrate the New Year with a hike!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Guided Hike (Morning)

Purtis Creek State Park
Join us at Purtis Creek and take to the trails to celebrate TPWD's 13th annual First Day Hike!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Guided Hike

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Start your new year right and join a ranger for this 1.8 mile guided hike!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Track Talk

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

Beginner-Accessible First Day Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Ring in 2026 with this easy ranger-guided hike in the newest park in Texas!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

Intermediate First Day Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Celebrate the New Year in the newest park in Texas with this intermediate Ranger-Guided hike!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Hike 2026

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Start off the New Year with a hike in the park!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Hike! - Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Start your New Year in the great outdoors! Reservations required. Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Hike 2026

Mother Neff State Park
Come enjoy miles of fun and join us on the trails at Mother Neff. Explore the park at your own pace and learn about the history of the park along the way. We will also have interpretive stations throughout the park sharing about the park's history and natural resources from 10am-3pm. Once you have completed your hike, come back by the visitors’ center and share your experience. We will even have a small memento for your participation and weather permitting the Leon River Dutch Oven Gang will be serving up some black-eyed peas for good luck in the coming year (while they last)!
Jan 1
11:00a
End Date

First Day Overlook Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us to celebrate the New Year with a guided hike to the best view in the park!
Jan 1
11:00a
End Date

First Day Hike 2026 - Isle du Bois Unit

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Looking to start the New Year off right? Do it outdoors with a hike at the Isle du Bois Unit!
Jan 1
1:00p
End Date

Beginner-Accessible First Day Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Ring in 2026 with this easy Ranger-guided hike in the newest park in Texas!
Jan 1
1:00p
End Date

Intermediate First Day Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Celebrate the New Year in the newest park in Texas with this intermediate Ranger-Guided hike!
Jan 1
1:00p
End Date

Challenging First Day Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Join us in welcoming 2026 with this challenging, Ranger-guided hike in the newest state park in Texas!
Jan 1
1:00p
End Date

First Day Hike

Bonham State Park
Join us for the first hike of the year at Bonham State Park
Jan 1
1:30p
End Date

First Day Hikes (Guided)

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers for our annual First Day Hike to celebrate the New Year.
Jan 1
1:30p
End Date

First Day B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike

Eisenhower State Park
Kick off the New Year with your four-legged friend!
Jan 1
1:30p
End Date

First Day Hike

Tyler State Park
Put your best foot forward into the New Year!
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

Get Froggy at Fort Boggy

Fort Boggy State Park
Start your year with a splash! Join us for our annual New Year's Day cold plunge into the lake!
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

First Day Hike! - Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Start your New Year in the great outdoors! Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

DINO DIVE!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for our 10th annual Dino Dive to celebrate the New Year!
Jan 1
3:00p
End Date

Beginner-Accessible First Day Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Ring in 2026 with this easy Ranger-Guided hike in the newest park in Texas!
Jan 1
3:30p
End Date

Hats Off to the New Year: First Day Hike

Eisenhower State Park
Start the year on the right foot, and under your favorite hat!
Jan 1
5:15p
End Date

First Day BARK Ranger Guided Hike

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Catch the first sunset of the year with your pup on this half-mile BARK Ranger guided hike!
Jan 3
2:00p
End Date

Atlatl - Dart Throwing

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl!
Jan 10
9:00a
End Date

Annual Kid's Trout Derby

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Cast a line and catch some trout with our Rangers!
Jan 10
9:30a
End Date

Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie, TX - North Texas Education Center
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
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

Kid Fish

Fort Parker State Park
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!
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
9:00a
End Date

Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Fort Boggy State Park

Centerville, TX - Fort Boggy State Park Pavillion
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
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!
Feb 23
3:00p
End Date

Project WILD Facilitator Training

Granbury, TX - Camp Fire - Camp El Tesoro
Training to conduct the Suite of Texas Project WILD workshops. Prerequisite of WILD educator workshop required.

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

Kid Fish

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

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
End Date

Kid Fish

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

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

Kid Fish

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

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

Kid Fish

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

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!