Calendar of Events

Dallas/Fort Worth Events

Events in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

July 2025

Jul 4
8:00a
End Date

Fast Cache - Geocaching in the Park

Fort Boggy State Park
Adventure awaits! Five hidden treasures in the park for a limited time.
Jul 4
8:30a
End Date

"I Spy" All Things Red, White & Blue Hunt

Lake Whitney State Park
Come discover all that is red, white, and blue all around Lake Whitney State Park—then enjoy a sweet treat for your patriotic spotting skills!
Jul 4
9:00a
End Date

Red, White and Blue Scavenger Hunt

Eisenhower State Park
Explore the park and find our patriotic colors in nature with this self guided scavenger hunt.
Jul 4
10:00a
End Date

Sensory Stroll

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a Ranger for a slow, family-friendly hike to experience nature through your five senses!
Jul 4
10:00a
End Date

Historical Games

Cedar Hill State Park
Try out some games from over a century ago!
Jul 4
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let loose your inner artist. All art supplies are provided.
Jul 4
10:15a
End Date

4th of July - Fishing with a Ranger

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger for some fishin'!
Jul 4
11:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Course

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Earn your Junior Ranger badge with the assistance of a park ranger!
Jul 4
2:00p
End Date

Skins & Skulls

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Come discover some of the amazing creatures found here at the park and have a chance to interact with real skins and skulls!
Jul 4
2:00p
End Date

Let Freedom Bloom: Seed Packet Decorating

Eisenhower State Park
Celebrate through living symbols of freedom!
Jul 4
3:30p
End Date

4th of July Bike Parade

Purtis Creek State Park
Decorate your bike and help us put on a parade around the camp loop!
Jul 4
4:00p
End Date

Make a Badge

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Draw it. Decorate it. Rock it. Your ranger badge adventure starts here!
Jul 4
8:00p
End Date

Spot the Nature Myth

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Is the Daddy Longleg REALLY the most venomous spider in the world?
Jul 4
9:00p
End Date

Scorpion Scavenger Hunt

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a scorpion scavenger hunt!
Jul 5
8:30a
End Date

Hike with a Ranger

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Walk along the shores of Lake Tawakoni with a Ranger!
Jul 5
9:00a
End Date

The Atlatl

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool
Jul 5
9:00a
End Date

Trap Ball

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Baseball anyone?
Jul 5
9:00a
End Date

Red, White and Blue Scavenger Hunt

Eisenhower State Park
Explore the park and find our patriotic colors in nature with this self guided scavenger hunt.
Jul 5
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!
Jul 5
9:00a
End Date

Fishing 101

Cedar Hill State Park
Come learn how to fish at Cedar Hill State Park!
Jul 5
10:00a
End Date

Snack Shack for Birds

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Curious about what birds like to eat?
Jul 5
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul 5
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.
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
10:00a
End Date

Cooking Ranger

Tyler State Park
Bold flavor, one pot — Dutch oven magic!
Jul 5
10:45a
End Date

Backyard Birding

Purtis Creek State Park
What's that chirp?
Jul 5
11:00a
End Date

Art in the Park!

Bonham State Park
Join a Ranger for a creative morning making nature-inspired postcards!
Jul 5
11:00a
End Date

Art in the Park - Dinosaurs!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Let your creativity go wild as you color your own dinosaur!
Jul 5
1:00p
End Date

Disc Golf with a Ranger

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Play a round of disc golf
Jul 5
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Make memories of your park with art!
Jul 5
2:00p
End Date

Colors of the Park

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come pound some natural beauty into your artwork!
Jul 5
2:00p
End Date

Weather Day

Tyler State Park
Harness the storm!
Jul 5
2:00p
End Date

Roving Ranger Rex

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Stop by the Dino Models to ask Ranger Laney any of your questions about Dinosaur Valley, plus see what fun activities she has for you!
Jul 5
3:30p
End Date

Bugs and More!

Tyler State Park
How do bugs help us?
Jul 5
4:00p
End Date

Soar with the Eagles

Eisenhower State Park
Become one with our national bird!
Jul 5
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!”
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 5
9:00p
End Date

Freedom to Roam: Wildlife After Dark Hike

Eisenhower State Park
Let's go on a nighttime adventure!
Jul 6
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Let's go fishing!
Jul 6
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!
Jul 6
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Paint yourself into the great outdoors.
Jul 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!
Jul 6
11:00a
End Date

Dinosaur Hunt

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Jul 6
1:00p
End Date

Skins & Skulls

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Learn about the wildlife that lives in the park
Jul 9
8:00p
End Date

July Full Moon Hike

Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the July Buck Moon!
Jul 10
12:00p
End Date

Reading with a Ranger

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Snuggle up under the trees and enjoy a nature themed story with a Park Ranger!
Jul 11
9:00a
End Date

The Invasives Around Us

Tyler State Park
The "How's, Why's, and What's" about invasive species.
Jul 11
9:00a
End Date

Kayaking 101

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger to learn the basics of kayaking. Instruction provided. Limited equipment available. Reserve your kayak today.
Jul 11
10:00a
End Date

Kayaking 101

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn to master the paddle and hit the water!
Jul 11
2:00p
End Date

Backyard Bass

Eisenhower State Park
Learn how to cast with this fun game!
Jul 11
4:00p
End Date

What's That Snake?

Eisenhower State Park
Do you know how to identify snakes?
Jul 11
7:00p
End Date

Whooo Done it? A Pellet Mystery

Bonham State Park
Join our local Master Naturalists in solving a mystery of the night.
Jul 11
8:00p
End Date

More About S'mores! Campfire Tales

Bonham State Park
Gather 'round the fire with a Ranger for an evening of stories, stars, and s’mores!
Jul 11
8:00p
End Date

Night Creatures

Bonham State Park
Discover the wild side of Bonham State Park’ s nightlife.
Jul 11
8:00p
End Date

Full Moon Paddle

Tyler State Park
Get the best seat on the lake!
Jul 12
8:00a
End Date

Bird Outing

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Jul 12
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking

Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about!
Jul 12
9:00a
End Date

Skins and Skulls - Omnivores

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger for a hands-on program exploring the wild world of native omnivores!
Jul 12
9:00a
End Date

Wildlife Detectives

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to hone your observation skills!
Jul 12
9:00a
End Date

The Atlatl

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool
Jul 12
9:00a
End Date

B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike

Eisenhower State Park
Join the pack!
Jul 12
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!
Jul 12
9:00a
End Date

Kayaking 101

Cedar Hill State Park
Learn how to Kayak in this introductory class.
Jul 12
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.
Jul 12
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul 12
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.
Jul 12
11:00a
End Date

Frog Chorus

Eisenhower State Park
Sing like the frogs!
Jul 12
11:00a
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Bonham State Park
Check out the skin and skull collection from the Bluestem Master Naturalist Chapter.
Jul 12
1:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Take a moment to collect your thoughts.
Jul 12
1:00p
End Date

Summer Reading with a Ranger: Weslandia!

Cedar Hill State Park
Join a Park Ranger in person or online for a live reading of Weslandia by Paul Fleischman, the classic story of one creative boy's fantastical summer adventures!
Jul 12
2:00p
End Date

Skins & Skulls

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Come discover some of the amazing creatures found here at the park and have a chance to interact with real skins and skulls!
Jul 12
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Make memories of your park with art!
Jul 12
2:00p
End Date

Roving Ranger

Eisenhower State Park
Stop by our ranger's table to see the feature of the week!
Jul 12
7:30p
End Date

Night Hike

Tyler State Park
They are on the prowl!
Jul 12
8:00p
End Date

Art in the Park - Fireflies!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get crafty and create your own firefly!
Jul 12
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
Jul 12
8:30p
End Date

Creatures of the Night Hike (RSVP)

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join a ranger on an after-hours dark hike on one of our trails!
Jul 12
8:45p
End Date

Nocturnal Nature

Purtis Creek State Park
Come learn what lurks in the shadows as the park comes to life at night!
Jul 12
9:00p
End Date

Insect Extravaganza!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
Jul 13
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Let's go fishing!
Jul 13
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!
Jul 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!
Jul 13
11:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Academy

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn to think like a real park ranger!
Jul 13
2:00p
End Date

Spiders of Lake Tawakoni

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn about why spiders are such an important part of nature and the history of Lake Tawakoni State Park!
Jul 18
8:30a
End Date

Roving Ranger

Tyler State Park
Can you find me?
Jul 18
9:00a
End Date

Amphibians

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Amazing amphibians love land and water!
Jul 18
9:00a
End Date

Nature Journaling

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jul 18
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Fish

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn how to catch a fish and test your new skills!
Jul 18
10:00a
End Date

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.
Jul 18
10:45a
End Date

Scavenger Hunt

Tyler State Park
Come out and find what is living all around you
Jul 18
2:00p
End Date

Roadrunner Roundup

Eisenhower State Park
Come learn what makes roadrunners so great!
Jul 18
4:00p
End Date

Texoma Tarantulas

Eisenhower State Park
Come learn more about our 8-legged friends!!
Jul 18
8:00p
End Date

Campfire Talk: The Sounds of Summer

Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a campfire talk to explore the sounds that emerge in nature throughout the summer season!
Jul 19
8:30a
End Date

Summer Color! Storybook on the Trail

Lake Whitney State Park
Summer Color! by Diana Murray, illustrated by Zoe Persico, is a joyful story that celebrates the vibrant colors and simple wonders of summer. As the pages turn, readers explore bright scenes filled with nature’s red, blues, yellows, and greens, inspiring curiosity and a love for the outdoors.
Jul 19
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let's go fishing!
Jul 19
9:00a
End Date

The Atlatl

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool
Jul 19
9:00a
End Date

Volunteer Workday

Eisenhower State Park
Let's work together to preserve our park's beauty!
Jul 19
9:00a
End Date

Backyard Bass Game

Bonham State Park
Come play a fishing game to improve your casting and identification skills.
Jul 19
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!
Jul 19
9:30a
End Date

Fishing 101

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn the basics of fishing with a Ranger!
Jul 19
9:30a
End Date

Owl Hour

Tyler State Park
What's the hoot all about?
Jul 19
10:00a
End Date

Camp Cooking Basics

Bonham State Park
Feast your eyes, and your tongue, on cooking options before your next adventure into the outdoors.
Jul 19
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul 19
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.
Jul 19
10:00a
End Date

Archery 101

Cedar Hill State Park
Come out and learn the fundamentals of archery at Cedar Hill State Park!
Jul 19
11:00a
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!
Jul 19
11:30a
End Date

Park Inferno

Tyler State Park
How does fire help us?
Jul 19
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!
Jul 19
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Discover a new way to preserve unique memories from your outdoor adventures!
Jul 19
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Make memories of your park with art!
Jul 19
2:00p
End Date

Roving Ranger Rex

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Stop by the Dino Models to ask Ranger Laney any of your questions about Dinosaur Valley, plus see what fun activities she has for you!
Jul 19
2:00p
End Date

Roving Ranger

Eisenhower State Park
Stop by our ranger's table to see the feature of the week!
Jul 19
8:00p
End Date

Stories, Folklore & Tales

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Come listen to Native American stories, cowboy poetry, local folklore and just plain fun stories.
Jul 19
9:30p
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!
Jul 20
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Let's go fishing!
Jul 20
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!
Jul 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!
Jul 20
11:00a
End Date

Art in the Park - Prickly Pear Cactus!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn step by step how to draw a Prickly Pear Cactus!
Jul 20
2:00p
End Date

Ice Cream Making

Fort Boggy State Park
Ready to turn your sweetest dreams into creamy reality?
Jul 25
8:00a
End Date

Paddle Around

Tyler State Park
Time to get on the water!
Jul 25
9:00a
End Date

Wildlife Viewing

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn some tips and tricks on viewing wildlife.
Jul 25
9:15a
End Date

Pond Skimming (Macroinvertebrates)

Purtis Creek State Park
There's more than just fish in the lake!
Jul 25
10:20a
End Date

Jr. Ranger Journaling

Purtis Creek State Park
Learn about Leave No Trace and explore the wonders of nature!
Jul 25
4:00p
End Date

Skull Detectives

Eisenhower State Park
Think you're a bone-afide expert on animal skulls?
Jul 25
6:00p
End Date

Movie Showing: The Buffalo Soldiers- An American Legacy

Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a screening of a documentary on the American West's famous black soldiers
Jul 25
7:00p
End Date

Beaver Walk & Talk

Bonham State Park
Join a Ranger for a fun and interactive talk all about beavers — the incredible builders of the animal world!
Jul 25
8:00p
End Date

Summer Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Jul 25
8:00p
End Date

Lighting Up the Night

Tyler State Park
Learning all about our flashy friends
Jul 25
8:30p
End Date

Star Party (RSVP)

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Enjoy the cooler nights at Lake Tawakoni State Park by looking at the stars.
Jul 25
9:00p
End Date

Bugged by the Light

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Ever wonder what’s fluttering around after dark?
Jul 26
8:30a
End Date

Hike with a Ranger

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Walk along the shores of Lake Tawakoni with a Ranger!
Jul 26
8:30a
End Date

Nature Hike

Tyler State Park
It's the last hike of the month!
Jul 26
9:00a
End Date

Coffee with the Birds - Bird Hike

Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a peaceful and scenic "Coffee with the Birds Bird Hike" on the Two Bridges Trail! Enjoy a relaxing morning hike through beautiful nature while sipping coffee and observing local bird species. It’s a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow nature enthusiasts, learn about the local wildlife, and start your day in a refreshing way. Don't miss out on this fun and educational experience—bring your friends, your curiosity, and your love for the outdoors! See you there!
Jul 26
9:00a
End Date

Summer Bark at the Park

Cedar Hill State Park
Bring your pup for a summertime walk along the lake!
Jul 26
9:00a
End Date

The Atlatl

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool
Jul 26
9:00a
End Date

Tails on the Trails

Eisenhower State Park
Take a rescue pup on an adventure!
Jul 26
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!
Jul 26
10:00a
End Date

Fun & Games Outpost

Bonham State Park
Play, laugh, and have fun with activities handed down through the generations.
Jul 26
10:00a
End Date

Become a Junior Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a Ranger for a fun, hands-on adventure to learn what it takes to become a Junior Ranger!
Jul 26
10:00a
End Date

Ranch Roots - Brands, Butter and Buckskin

Saddle up for a hands-on journey through ranch life!
Jul 26
10:00a
End Date

Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jul 26
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.
Jul 26
11:00a
End Date

Turtle Talk

Eisenhower State Park
From land to water, our turtles are vital to our ecosystem!
Jul 26
11:00a
End Date

Sunny Day

Tyler State Park
Soak up the sun!
Jul 26
11:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Academy

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn to think like a real park ranger!
Jul 26
2:00p
End Date

Sunny Days Sun Craft

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn about the sun and why it makes summer so hot!
Jul 26
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Make memories of your park with art!
Jul 26
2:00p
End Date

Roving Ranger Rex

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Stop by the Dino Models to ask Ranger Laney any of your questions about Dinosaur Valley, plus see what fun activities she has for you!
Jul 26
2:00p
End Date

Roving Ranger

Eisenhower State Park
Stop by our ranger's table to see the feature of the week!
Jul 26
6:30p
End Date

Skins & Skulls

Purtis Creek State Park
What lives here? Come explore our collection and find out!
Jul 26
8:30p
End Date

Charting the Stars

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Jul 26
8:45p
End Date

Stargazing

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Starry nights are seen out here!
Jul 26
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.
Jul 27
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Lake Arrowhead State Park
Let's go fishing!
Jul 27
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!
Jul 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!
Jul 27
11:00a
End Date

Dinosaur Hunt

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Jul 27
2:00p
End Date

Stay Cool

Lake Tawakoni State Park
When Texas turns up the heat, how does our wildlife keep their cool?
Jul 27
7:00p
End Date

Pollinator Hike: Pocket Prairies

Bonham State Park
Join a Ranger for a gentle, family-friendly hike through the park’s beautiful pocket prairies to discover the buzzing world of pollinators!

August 2025

Aug 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!
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 3
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 7
9:00a
End Date

Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Cedar Hill State Park

Cedar Hill State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Aug 8
8:00p
End Date

Night Creatures

Bonham State Park
Discover the wild side of Bonham State Park’ s nightlife.
Aug 9
8:00a
End Date

Bird Outing

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

Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Lake Whitney State Park

Lake Whitney State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Aug 9
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 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!
Aug 16
9:00a
End Date

Volunteer Workday

Eisenhower State Park
Let's work together to preserve our park's beauty!
Aug 16
10:00a
End Date

Camp Cooking Basics

Bonham State Park
Feast your eyes, and your tongue, on cooking options before your next adventure into the outdoors.
Aug 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!
Aug 16
2:00p
End Date

Frontier Tea Party

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us as we step back in time with Tea.
Aug 16
9:00p
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Aug 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!
Aug 22
8:00p
End Date

Summer Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing
Aug 22
8:00p
End Date

Charting the Stars

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Aug 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!
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.
Aug 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!
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 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!

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
9:00a
End Date

Volunteer Workday

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

Dutch Oven 101

Bonham State Park
Join Ranger Linda to learn the ins-and-outs of cast-iron cooking.
Sep 20
10:00a
End Date

Deaf Outdoors Day

Cedar Hill State Park
Discover your park with ASL interpreters!
Sep 20
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Sep 26
8:00p
End Date

Summer Night Sky

Bonham State Park
Night sky viewing

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

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

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
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.

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

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!

December 2025

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 20
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

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