Dallas/Fort Worth Events
Events in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
April 2025
Apr
27
9:00a
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Apr
27
10:00a
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Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Apr
27
11:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the wonders of our park by creating a masterpiece!
Apr
27
2:00p
End Date
River Romp
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
May 2025
May
2
2:00p
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Nature Journaling
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
May
3
9:00a
End Date
Feathered Friends: Virtual Bird Hike
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a self-guided hike on the Two Bridges Trail.
How does a virtual bird hike work?
As you walk the trail, you will find bird pictures with a QR Code for you to scan.
The scan will then bring up a short informational video about the bird.
May
3
9:00a
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May
3
9:00a
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Storybook Stroll
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
May
3
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy Event
Fort Parker State Park
FREE family-friendly event featuring archery, boat tours, baby gators, snakes, owls, balloon animals, Dutch oven cooking demonstration, Buffalo Soldiers and much much more!!!
May
3
10:00a
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Nature Hike
Fort Boggy State Park
No local grocery store? The land provided many things for the settlers of Fort Boggy.
May
3
10:00a
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May
3
10:00a
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Wildflower Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Texas is known for her wildflowers. Come see the wildflowers of the Cross Timbers of Texas.
May
3
10:00a
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Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
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
3
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!
May
3
11:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Bonham State Park
Check out the skin and skull collection from the Bluestem Master Naturalist Chapter.
May
3
1:00p
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May
3
1:00p
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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!
May
3
2:00p
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May
3
2:00p
End Date
May
3
8:00p
End Date
Scorpion Hunt
Possum Kingdom State Park
Use a black light to hunt for scorpions at the old CCC Camp.
May
4
10:00a
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Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
4
11:00a
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Create a Constellation
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get creative and write your own story in the stars!
May
4
11:00a
End Date
May
6
9:00a
End Date
Spring Migration Bird Walk
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a guided bird walk to commemorate Spring migration!
May
7
9:00a
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Spring Migration Bird Walk
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a guided bird walk to commemorate Spring migration!
May
8
9:00a
End Date
Spring Migration Bird Walk
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a guided bird walk to commemorate Spring migration!
May
8
10:00a
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Homeschool - Wildflower Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Come learn about the plants and wildflowers of Texas.
May
9
9:00a
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Spring Migration Bird Walk
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a guided bird walk to commemorate Spring migration!
May
9
4:00p
End Date
Mother's Day Crafts
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Celebrate Mom with Handmade Love!
May
9
8:00p
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May
10
9:00a
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Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
May
10
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!
May
10
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Lake Whitney State Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
May
10
10:00a
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Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
10
10:00a
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May
10
10:00a
End Date
Texas Pollinators Hike
Bonham State Park
Join with the ranger on a show and tell hike about our native pollinators.
May
10
11:00a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Wander through the park with a ranger in search of gorgeous Texas Wildflowers!
May
10
1:30p
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May
10
2:00p
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May
10
2:00p
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May
10
7:30p
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Art in the Park
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the insects of our park by creating a masterpiece!
May
10
8:00p
End Date
Spring Moth Night
Cedar Hill State Park
Join our staff for a moon-lit evening as we explore some of our park's most mysterious residents. **Due to forecasted storms, this event has been rescheduled to May 10th**
May
10
8:30p
End Date
Insect Extravaganza!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
May
11
10:00a
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Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
11
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Get an inside look at some of the mammals of the park.
May
11
11:00a
End Date
Sensory Friendly Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Experience the beauty of nature in a welcoming and accommodating environment!
May
11
1:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Hmm, which one do you think is the fastest or the furriest?
May
11
2:00p
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May
11
7:30p
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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
16
7:00p
End Date
Blaze Guardians
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Wood, Fire, and S'mores, OH MY!
May
17
9:00a
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TPWD - AGENCY-WIDE CAREER & VOLUNTEER FAIR
Tyler State Park
Come learn about opportunities to work or volunteer with TPWD! We have over 3000 employees, across 200+ locations, and 13 divisions! We have a wide variety of ways to volunteer with more than a half-million hours of service each year! Come visit us and learn how you can get involved in our mission to conserve Texas' natural beauty!! We invite you to explore Tyler State Park!
Useful links for you below...
Contact: recruitment@tpwd.texas.gov
Tyler State Park Maps: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/tyler/map
TPWD website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/
TPWD Job Postings on CAPPS: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/802/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
TPWD Volunteering: https://tpwd.samaritan.com/custom/1353/opp_search
Useful links for you below...
Contact: recruitment@tpwd.texas.gov
Tyler State Park Maps: https://lnkd.in/gWtwdWcA
TPWD website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/
TPWD Job Postings on CAPPS: https://lnkd.in/eccRsPC
TPWD Volun
May
17
9:00a
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May
17
9:00a
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May
17
9:00a
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Storybook Stroll
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
May
17
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
17
11:00a
End Date
Dinosaur Hunt
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
May
17
1:00p
End Date
May
17
1:00p
End Date
Spring Bug Safari
Cedar Hill State Park
Prowl the prairie with a ranger and learn about different bug-collecting techniques!
May
17
1:30p
End Date
Butterfly Bonanza
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join a Ranger for a fluttering good time as we explore the world of butterflies at Lake Tawakoni State Park!
May
17
2:00p
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May
17
2:00p
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The Bread That Stood the Test of Time
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Imagine you're a soldier in the Civil War, or a pioneer heading west. Food is scarce, and fresh bread is impossible to keep for more than a day. What do you eat? Hardtack
May
17
2:00p
End Date
River Romp
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
May
17
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
May
18
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
18
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!
May
18
2:00p
End Date
May
22
9:00p
End Date
Homeschool - Night Sky Astronomy
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.
May
23
8:00p
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May
23
8:00p
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The Park After Dark
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us for the sights and sounds of the park after dark.
May
24
9:00a
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Let's try Geocaching
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!
May
24
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Did someone say, "Let's go fishing"?
May
24
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!
May
24
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.
May
24
10:00a
End Date
Paws on Parade
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Spend a fun filled morning with our Park Rangers and adorable rescue dogs at the historic Parade Grounds!
May
24
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
24
10:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Cedar Hill State Park
Come out and learn the fundamentals of archery at Cedar Hill State Park!
May
24
11:00a
End Date
Frogs of Lake Tawakoni
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Hop on over and join a Ranger to learn all about the fascinating frogs that call Lake Tawakoni home!
May
24
6:00p
End Date
May
24
8:00p
End Date
Cowboy Campfire - Poetry, Stories and Songs
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Listening to Cowboy stories and learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”
May
24
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.
May
24
8:15p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
May
24
9:00p
End Date
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
May
25
11:00a
End Date
Sensory Friendly Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Experience the beauty of nature in a welcoming and accommodating environment!
May
25
2:00p
End Date
Dinosaur Hunt
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
May
25
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.
May
28
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Combo Workshop - Denton
Denton, TX - Elm Fork Education Center
Professional development for anyone who works in education with children or the public. This workshop will cover Project WILD, Aquatic WILD, and Growing Up WILD along with Climate & Wildlife as a bonus!
May
29
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.
May
30
10:00a
End Date
May
31
9:00a
End Date
May
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!
May
31
9:30a
End Date
Lake Tawakoni State Park | One 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.
May
31
10:00a
End Date
Water is Life
Bonham State Park
Is water just for drinking? Learn how we, and other critters, benefit from the water in the lake.
May
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!
May
31
10:00a
End Date
May
31
10:30a
End Date
Plant Life Cycle Exploration
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join a Ranger at Lake Tawakoni State Park to learn about the life cycle of plants, from seed to flower
May
31
11:00a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Wander through the park with a ranger in search of gorgeous Texas Wildflowers!
May
31
1:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Do you love to explore, discover, and appreciate the outdoors?
May
31
1:30p
End Date
May
31
2:00p
End Date
May
31
2:00p
End Date
May
31
8:00p
End Date
Name That Bird!
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learn new songs! Songs written and performed by our native birds.”
June 2025
Jun
7
End Date
Annual Mark Howell Memorial Fishing Rodeo
Lake Arrowhead State Park
It's time for our annual kid fish and adult rough fish contest!
Jun
7
10:00a
End Date
Summer Outdoor Expo
Bonham State Park
Grab the family and celebrate nature, heritage, and community at Bonham State Park.
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
13
8:00p
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Jun
14
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.
Jun
16
9:30a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Tyler State Park
Tyler State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
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
21
10:00a
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Jun
27
6:30p
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family Outdoor Leadership Training | Lake Mineral Wells State Park (Application Open Until May 14th)
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
The Texas Outdoor Family program provides 900+ families with a "Learn to Camp" experience in Texas State Parks each year. Could you help?
Jun
27
8:00p
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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
5
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.
Jul
11
8:00p
End Date
Jul
19
10:00a
End Date
Jul
25
8:00p
End Date
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
8
8:00p
End Date
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Aug
16
9:00p
End Date
Aug
22
8:00p
End Date
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Aug
23
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.
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
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
20
10:00a
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Sep
20
10:00a
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Sep
20
8:00p
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Sep
26
8:00p
End Date
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
18
10:00a
End Date
Oct
18
5:00p
End Date
Boo in the Park 2025
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration! Decorate your campsite and get 2 nights free! Call the park to reserve your spot on May 2, 2025!
Oct
18
8:00p
End Date
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
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
Oct
25
5:30p
End Date
Oct
25
6:00p
End Date
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.
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
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
10:00a
End Date
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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December 2025
Dec
20
8:00p
End Date
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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