Calendar of Events

Dallas/Fort Worth Events

Events in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

January 2026

Jan 9
12:00p
End Date

Guided Mindfulness Hike

Purtis Creek State Park
Take some time to decompress!
Jan 9
3:00p
End Date

Who's Awake in Winter?

Eisenhower State Park
Not all animals sleep the season away!
Jan 9
3:00p
End Date

All About Knots

Tyler State Park
Hook, Line, and Sinker!
Jan 9
3:00p
End Date

Micro Scavanger Hunt

Lake Tawakoni State Park
What tiny wonders can you find?
Jan 10
7:00a
End Date

Sunrise Hike with a Ranger

Cedar Hill State Park
Enjoy an early morning hike with a Ranger
Jan 10
8:00a
End Date

Bird Outing

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
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
9:00a
End Date

Wingin' It!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Let's hit the trails, listening and searching for wildlife!
Jan 10
9:00a
End Date

Storybook on the Trail: Logan and the Duck Patrol

Lake Whitney State Park
Join Lake Whitney State Park as they embark on an exciting trail adventure! From quacking good fun to heartwarming moments, this story is perfect for all explorers. Get ready to follow Logan through the twists and turns of the trail, where friendship, bravery, and teamwork make all the difference. Perfect for anyone who loves adventure and nature.
Jan 10
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking

Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about and enjoy good food with even better friends!
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 10
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

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

Dutch Oven Cookin'

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

Winter Wonder-Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover how life in the park survives winter!
Jan 10
12:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Purtis Creek State Park
Enjoy nature and unleash your creativity!
Jan 10
1:30p
End Date

Backyard Bass

Tyler State Park
Learn how to reel in the big one!
Jan 10
2:00p
End Date

Guess Hoo's for Dinner

Eisenhower State Park
Bones, fur, and feathers. Oh my!
Jan 10
2:00p
End Date

Predators of the Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn about the predators that hunt in our park!
Jan 10
2:00p
End Date

North Texas Reptile Rescue

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us as we welcome North Texas Reptile Rescue (NTRR) to the park!
Jan 10
2:00p
End Date

Fire Craft

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn tips and tricks for building the good campfire!
Jan 10
2:00p
End Date

Skins & Skulls

Purtis Creek State Park
What lives here? Come explore our collection and find out!
Jan 10
6:00p
End Date

Night Hike

Eisenhower State Park
Let's go on a nighttime adventure!
Jan 11
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Let's go fishing!
Jan 11
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

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

River Romp

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Jan 16
1:00p
End Date

Trout Fishing

Tyler State Park
Hook, Line, and Sinker!
Jan 16
3:00p
End Date

B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike

Eisenhower State Park
Join the pack!
Jan 16
6:00p
End Date

Star Party

Tyler State Park
Look at the night lights!
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 17
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!
Jan 17
10:00a
End Date

Winter Wonders Hike

Eisenhower State Park
Winter reveals a whole new side of the trail if you know what to look for!
Jan 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!
Jan 17
10:00a
End Date

Barks 'N' Rec

Tyler State Park
Wagging tails and winding trails!
Jan 17
10:00a
End Date

Winter Wonder-Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover how life in the park survives winter!
Jan 17
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!
Jan 17
1:00p
End Date

Trout Fishing

Tyler State Park
Hook, Line, and Sinker!
Jan 17
2:00p
End Date

Trail of Traditions: Settlers & The Secrets of the Forest

Fort Boggy State Park
Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of early Texas settlers on this guided nature hike along the Lake Trail.
Jan 17
2:00p
End Date

Fire Craft

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn tips and tricks for building the good campfire!
Jan 17
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park: Salt Snowflakes

Cedar Hill State Park
Take home a unique and beautiful Winter-themed craft!
Jan 17
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park: Abstract Animals

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Get your creative juices flowing!
Jan 17
3:00p
End Date

More About S'mores

Eisenhower State Park
Have you ever wondered where s'mores came from?
Jan 17
3:00p
End Date

Winter Adaptations Hike

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger for an interactive hike to learn about animal adaptations!
Jan 17
5:30p
End Date

Charting the Stars

Purtis Creek State Park
Meet us under the stars and explore the cosmos!
Jan 18
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Let's go fishing!
Jan 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!
Jan 18
11:00a
End Date

Art in the Park - Birds!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get crafty and celebrate our winged wonders!
Jan 22
10:00a
End Date

A Daily Life of Cavalry Solider

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
For everyone who’s ever wondered: “Would I thrive on the frontier… or immediately beg for modern plumbing?”
Jan 22
2:00p
End Date

A Daily Life of Cavalry Solider

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
For everyone who’s ever wondered: “Would I thrive on the frontier… or immediately beg for modern plumbing?”
Jan 23
2:00p
End Date

Signs of Life

Tyler State Park
What is going on during winter?
Jan 23
3:00p
End Date

Tree ID Hike

Eisenhower State Park
Think all trees look the same in the winter? Think again!
Jan 23
3:00p
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Purtis Creek State Park
What's that chirp?
Jan 24
8:30a
End Date

Kid Fish

Fort Parker State Park
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!
Jan 24
9:00a
End Date

Wingin' It!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Let's hit the trails, listening and searching for wildlife!
Jan 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!
Jan 24
10:00a
End Date

Beaver Time

Tyler State Park
It's a real bad day to be a tree.
Jan 24
10:00a
End Date

Winter Wonder-Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover how life in the park survives winter!
Jan 24
11:00a
End Date

Birds of Eisenhower

Eisenhower State Park
Explore the avian wonders of Eisenhower State Park!
Jan 24
12:00p
End Date

Parks on the Air: Amateur Radio

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Discover amateur radio!
Jan 24
12:00p
End Date

BARK Ranger Hike

Purtis Creek State Park
Bring the pups and learn what it takes to become a certified B.A.R.K. Ranger!
Jan 24
1:00p
End Date

Art in the Park: Birdfeeders

Cedar Hill State Park
Learn the do's and don'ts of birdfeeders and make your own from recycled materials
Jan 24
2:00p
End Date

Birding for Beginners Hike

Eisenhower State Park
Let's go birding!
Jan 24
2:00p
End Date

Backyard Bass

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn the basics of fishing with this kid-friendly activity!
Jan 24
2:00p
End Date

Fire Craft

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn tips and tricks for building the good campfire!
Jan 24
3:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Purtis Creek State Park
Learn how to journal and spend time in nature!
Jan 24
5:00p
End Date

Campfire Stories: Texas Legends and Lore

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Come sit around the campfire and listen to some Texas myths, legends, and folklore!
Jan 25
9:00a
End Date

The Atlatl

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool
Jan 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!
Jan 25
2:00p
End Date

Fishing 101

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Cast a line and try your hand at catching a fish! (Supplies limited; children must be attended at all times.)
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
9:00a
End Date

Nature Bingo - Self Guided

Eisenhower State Park
Looking for a unique outdoor experience?
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.
Jan 30
3:00p
End Date

Letterbox Journal Scavenger Hunt

Purtis Creek State Park
Learn the ins and outs of letterboxing!
Jan 31
9:00a
End Date

Intro to Birding

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn the basics of birding using tools you already have!
Jan 31
9:00a
End Date

Winter Color Wheel Hike - Self Guided

Eisenhower State Park
Winter may seem gray at first, but nature is full of color!
Jan 31
9:00a
End Date

Winter Bird Walk

Cedar Hill State Park
Get to know the winter birds of Texas!
Jan 31
10:00a
End Date

36th Annual Kid's Fishing Day

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for the 36th Annual Kid's Fishing Day!
Jan 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!
Jan 31
1:00p
End Date

Archery 101

Tyler State Park
May Your Arrow Fly Straight & Your Aim Be True.
Jan 31
2:00p
End Date

Find Your Way: Orienteering Adventure

Fort Boggy State Park
Ready to explore the outdoors in a whole new way?
Jan 31
2:00p
End Date

Tawakoni Tracks!

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Use your deduction skills to identify animal tracks found in the park!
Jan 31
2:30p
End Date

Archery 101

Tyler State Park
May Your Arrow Fly Straight & Your Aim Be True.

February 2026

Feb 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!
Feb 7
8:00a
End Date

Trout Derby - McKinney, TX

Grab your fishing gear and get ready to catch some trout!
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
10:00a
End Date

Share a Valentine

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
A small act of kindness can make a big difference!
Feb 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!
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 14
8:00a
End Date

Bird Outing

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
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.
Feb 28
10:00a
End Date

TPWD Career Day

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Come learn how you can become part of our team!

March 2026

Mar 7
9:00a
End Date

9th Annual Kid Fish

Fort Boggy State Park
Kids 12 and under are invited to join us for the 9th Annual Kid Fish - a hands-on fishing adventure they'll never forget!
Mar 7
10:00a
End Date

Ladies Bonnet Workshop

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us at the park for a ladies’ bonnet workshop!
Mar 14
8:00a
End Date

Bird Outing

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds

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!