Dallas/Fort Worth Events
Events in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
January 2025
Jan
15
5:30p
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Project WILD Facilitator Training
Lewisville, TX - Lake Lewisville Environmental Learning Area
Training to conduct the Suite of Texas Project WILD workshops. Prerequisite of WILD educator workshop required.
February 2025
Feb
8
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop - Magnolia
Magnolia, TX - Private Residence
Professional development for anyone who works in education with children or the public, including teachers, homeschoolers, informal educators, and scout leaders
Feb
8
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Birds
Lake Whitney State Park
Start your day off right by connecting with nature and fellow bird enthusiasts!
Join us for a relaxing bird walk where we will sip on coffee and enjoy the sights and sounds of our feathered friends.
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Gather around the fire with a cup of coffee and ask the ranger anything!
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Fishing 101
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Ready to cast your line and reel in some fun? Join us for Fishing 101, where we’ll cover all the essential skills you need to get started with angling!
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Get an inside look at a few of the local mammals.
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Cross Timbers Bird Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join our guided birding walk in the park. How many species can we find? Reservations required. Make reservations by calling (940) 328-1171, x222.
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Explore Bowhunting
Possum Kingdom State Park
Join our certified archery instructors for a hands-on workshop showcasing all of the skills you need to harvest your first animal with a Bow. All ages are welcome and no experience is required.
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
3rd Annual Kid Fish: Catch a Rainbow Trout!
Cedar Hill State Park
Come learn the basics of fishing at Cedar Hill State Park!
Feb
8
10:00a
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Feb
8
10:30a
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Feb
8
11:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about!
Feb
8
1:00p
End Date
Soaring to new Heights
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Reading with a ranger meets paper plane competition.
Feb
8
1:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Get an inside look at some of the mammals of the park. Which is the fastest or the furriest? You decide.
Feb
8
2:00p
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Feb
8
2:00p
End Date
Nature Hike
Fort Boggy State Park
No local grocery store? The land provided many things for the settlers of Fort Boggy.
Feb
8
2:00p
End Date
Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Feb
8
3:00p
End Date
Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
Feb
8
3:00p
End Date
Feb
8
6:30p
End Date
Astronomy in the Park
Possum Kingdom State Park
Join us at the CCC Camp Historic Marker for a Ranger-led tour of the night sky.
Feb
9
10:00a
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Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
9
11:00a
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Feb
9
2:00p
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Feb
12
6:30p
End Date
February Full Moon Hike
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the February Snow Moon!
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Dino-story Time
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for storytime with a ranger.
Feb
14
12:00p
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Feb
14
2:00p
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Feb
14
3:30p
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Feb
14
5:00p
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Fire Building 101
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn how to master two essential fire-starting techniques and then enjoy delicious s’mores by the flames!
Feb
14
7:00p
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Feb
15
8:00a
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Feb
15
8:30a
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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!
Feb
15
9:00a
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Feb
15
9:00a
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Fun Fish 2025
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Kids ages 2-12 will be the first to fish rainbow trout of out of Pair-O-Trees pond!
Feb
15
9:00a
End Date
"All things RED" Alphabet Hunt for Valentines Day
Lake Whitney State Park
It's always fun to explore Lake Whitney State Park, add the challenge of looking for anything RED but it must correspond to the letters of the alphabet to celebrate the holiday.
Feb
15
9:30a
End Date
Valentine Archery Shoot
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Limited to 12 participants, ages 10 years old and up.
Registration is required.
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Gather around the fire with a cup of coffee and ask the ranger anything!
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
Cross Timbers Bird Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join our guided birding walk in the park. How many species can we find? Reservations required. Make reservations by calling (940) 328-1171, x222.
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
Feb
15
11:00a
End Date
Dinosaur Hunt
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Feb
15
11:00a
End Date
Card Making: Wildlife Love
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Create wildlife Valentine's Day cards while learning about the local wildlife.
Feb
15
1:00p
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Feb
15
2:00p
End Date
Feb
15
2:00p
End Date
Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Feb
15
2:00p
End Date
River Romp
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Feb
16
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
16
11:00a
End Date
Feb
22
8:30a
End Date
Storybook Stroll
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Feb
22
9:00a
End Date
8th Annual Kid Fish
Fort Boggy State Park
Kids 5-12 can come out to Fort Boggy and learn how to fish.
Feb
22
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven 101
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Cast iron cooking - cowboy classic! Reservations required to borrow a Dutch oven.
Feb
22
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Gather around the fire with a cup of coffee and ask the ranger anything!
Feb
22
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
22
10:00a
End Date
Hike to Lover's Leap
Eisenhower State Park
Join a park ranger for leisurely 1-mile hike to Lover's Leap!
Feb
22
11:00a
End Date
Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
Feb
22
1:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven 101
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Mouthwatering meals made here! Reservations required to borrow a Dutch oven.
Feb
22
1:00p
End Date
Feb
22
2:00p
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Eisenhower State Park
Discover the fundamentals of birding and put your new skills to the test.
Feb
22
2:00p
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Feb
22
2:00p
End Date
Kid’s Wilderness Survival
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
A great program for your child’s outdoor safety and parents learn as much as the kids.
Feb
22
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the wonders of our park by creating a masterpiece!
Feb
22
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us under the stars and uncover a new way to see the sky.
Feb
23
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
23
11:00a
End Date
Dinosaur Hunt
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Feb
23
2:00p
End Date
River Romp
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Feb
27
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool - Habitat Hike
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Bring your kids to an outdoor classroom at Lake Mineral Wells State Park!
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
Dino-story Time
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for storytime with a ranger.
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
Feb
28
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Update (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on and listen to updates on park construction! (Next event will be Nov 26)
Feb
28
2:30p
End Date
Feb
28
6:00p
End Date
Feb
28
7:00p
End Date
Feb
28
7:00p
End Date
March 2025
Mar
1
9:30a
End Date
Lake Mineral Wells State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Mar
1
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Mar
1
10:00a
End Date
Mar
1
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Mar
1
2:30p
End Date
Mar
1
3:00p
End Date
Mar
1
6:30p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Mar
2
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Mar
7
3:00p
End Date
Mar
7
8:00p
End Date
Light Painting at Night
Fort Boggy State Park
Be a part of our Spring Art in the Park Series. Learn light painting with your phone and some simple props.
Mar
8
10:00a
End Date
Fast and the Furriest
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn about our local wildlife and get the chance to touch real furs.
Mar
8
10:00a
End Date
Mar
8
10:00a
End Date
Texas Pollinators Hike
Bonham State Park
Join us on a hike to find Texas pollinators and to learn how to attract them to your yard.
Mar
8
12:00p
End Date
Soil and Sediment
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn about local soils and how they help filter our water.
Mar
8
3:00p
End Date
Mar
9
1:00p
End Date
Mar
10
10:00a
End Date
Games of Yesteryear
Bonham State Park
Play, laugh, and have fun with activities handed down through the generations.
Mar
13
10:00a
End Date
Dust Bowl Cooking Hike
Bonham State Park
In the 1930’s the economy crashed, and jobs were lost. The CCC was created and so were Hobo cookers.
Mar
14
4:00p
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Mar
14
7:00p
End Date
Mar
15
10:00a
End Date
Grandma's Classic Cooking
Bonham State Park
Learn how cooking was done years ago without modern conveniences.
Mar
15
10:00a
End Date
Spring Fling
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join us for our annual Spring Fling to celebrate spring break and the beginning of spring.
Mar
15
11:00a
End Date
Mar
15
1:00p
End Date
Mar
15
6:30p
End Date
Mar
15
8:00p
End Date
Mar
21
4:00p
End Date
Mar
21
9:00p
End Date
Light Painting at Night
Fort Boggy State Park
Be a part of our Spring Art in the Park Series. Learn light painting with your phone and some simple props.
Mar
22
9:30a
End Date
Eisenhower State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Eisenhower State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Mar
22
10:00a
End Date
Mar
22
10:00a
End Date
CCC Boys and Their Stories
Bonham State Park
Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps and hear stories of the boys that were in it.
Mar
22
3:00p
End Date
Mar
28
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Update (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on and listen to updates on park construction! (Next event will be Nov 26)
Mar
28
3:00p
End Date
Mar
28
7:00p
End Date
Mar
29
10:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn about the 5 senses we use to observe the world around us and create your very own nature journal.
Mar
29
10:00a
End Date
Color in the Park - Art in the Park
Bonham State Park
Be inspired by nature and create a memento of your visit.
Mar
29
1:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Games
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Kids will learn and test their skills as they work through the Junior Ranger Journal in order to earn their own Junior Ranger Badge.
April 2025
Apr
5
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Apr
11
6:30p
End Date
Lake Tawakoni State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Apr
25
8:00p
End Date
May 2025
May
3
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
May
16
6:30p
End Date
Purtis Creek State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Purtis Creek State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
23
8:00p
End Date
May
24
8:15p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
June 2025
Jun
7
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Jun
13
6:30p
End Date
Ray Roberts Lake State Park: Johnson Branch Unit | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun
21
9:30a
End Date
Cedar Hill State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun
27
8:00p
End Date
Jun
28
8:30p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
July 2025
Jul
5
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Jul
25
8:00p
End Date
Jul
26
8:30p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
August 2025
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Aug
22
8:00p
End Date
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
September 2025
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
TPWD Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Sack Walk
Cedar Hill State Park
Come out to join us for a Ruck Sack walk along the Talala Trail!
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
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
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
Oct
25
5:30p
End Date
Oct
25
6:00p
End Date
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.