Houston Events
Events in and around Houston.
September 2017
Sep
23
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Sheldon Lake Birding League
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Put together a team and compete in the Sheldon Lake Birding League!
Sep
24
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Pick-A-Pond
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Join a park ranger as they pick one of their favorite ponds to explore!
Sep
24
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Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Sep
24
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Incredible Edible Plant Walk
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Take a walk into the past and see which plants were utilized by those who came before us!
Sep
27
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Homeschool Days
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
From fishing to ponding to technology, kids will learn something new each week! Great for all school-aged kids!
Sep
29
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Little Explorers
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring out your little ones to explore the park through stories, activities, and a stroll along the trails.
Sep
30
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Introduction to Geocaching
Lake Livingston State Park
Learn about and try out this tech-friendly treasure hunt!
Sep
30
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Sep
30
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Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
SORRY, THE SEPT. 9, 16 & 23 PROGRAMS ARE CANCELLED, DUE TO BEACH CLOSURE. Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Sep
30
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National Public Lands Day - Boat Ramp Trash Bash
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come pitch in for National Public Lands Day as we beautify our very popular South Boat Ramp!
Sep
30
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Survival Kits 101
Lake Livingston State Park
Learn the “ins and outs” of survival kits in this one hour class.
Sep
30
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Wildlife Investigators
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Hit the trails with a park ranger and discover the many different signs, markings, and clues the wildlife leave behind!
Sep
30
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Sep
30
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Sunset Paddle
Galveston Island State Park
Adult paddling program, limited spaces available. Must RSVP
Sep
30
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October 2017
Oct
1
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Prairie Prowl
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come join us on a leisurely stroll through the prairie as we check out all the plants and animals that live here!
Oct
1
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Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Oct
1
End Date
Art Extravaganza!
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
It is easy to find beauty in nature, let's find inspiration in the park for our own art!
Oct
3
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Mommy and Me
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
NO PROGRAM 10/3
Bring out your little ones to explore the park through a story, activities, and a stroll!
Oct
4
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Homeschool Days
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
NO PROGRAM 10/4
From fishing to ponding to technology, kids will learn something new each week! Great for all school-aged kids!
Oct
7
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Oct
7
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October Hard Hat Tour Aboard the Battleship Texas
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Go behind the locked gates and see Battleship Texas in a whole new way. Lead by the First TEXAS Volunteers, this 3.5-hour tour is unlike any other!
Oct
7
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Teacher Workshop
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Calling to all Teachers... Come on over to Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center, the perfect outdoor classroom!
Oct
7
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Junior Ranger
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Do you have what it takes to be a Junior Ranger? Join a ranger each week to learn something new about the park and what rangers do!
Oct
7
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Oct
7
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Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
SORRY, THE SEPT. 9, 16 & 23 PROGRAMS ARE CANCELLED, DUE TO BEACH CLOSURE. Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Oct
7
End Date
Kayak with a Ranger
Lake Livingston State Park
Learn the fundamentals of kayaking, then take a guided paddling tour!
Oct
7
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Zombie Apocalypse Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Could you survive and thrive during an apocalyptic event?...or an easy hike?
Oct
7
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Ask a Ranger
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Stop by our table to ask a Ranger any question you may have!
Oct
7
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Oct
7
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Oct
8
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Prairie Prowl
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come join us on a leisurely stroll through the prairie as we check out all the plants and animals that live here!
Oct
8
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Project WILD Workshop
Bellaire, TX - Nature Discovery Center
Learn to share conservation with children: Professional Development for anyone who works with children
Oct
8
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Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Oct
8
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Art Extravaganza!
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
It is easy to find beauty in nature, let's find inspiration in the park for our own art!
Oct
10
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Mommy and Me
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
NO PROGRAM 10/3
Bring out your little ones to explore the park through a story, activities, and a stroll!
Oct
13
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“Texas BROADSIDE! 2017”
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Wargaming is a means to educate the visiting public about the history of U.S. armed conflict.
Oct
14
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Junior Ranger
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Do you have what it takes to be a Junior Ranger? Join a ranger each week to learn something new about the park and what rangers do!
Oct
14
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Oct
14
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
SORRY, THE SEPT. 9, 16 & 23 PROGRAMS ARE CANCELLED, DUE TO BEACH CLOSURE. Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Oct
14
End Date
Ask a Ranger
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Stop by our table to ask a Ranger any question you may have!
Oct
14
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Oct
14
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Oct
14
End Date
Zombie Apocalypse Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Could you survive and thrive on this fun, easy hike?
Oct
15
End Date
Prairie Prowl
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come join us on a leisurely stroll through the prairie as we check out all the plants and animals that live here!
Oct
15
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Oct
15
End Date
Art Extravaganza!
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
It is easy to find beauty in nature, let's find inspiration in the park for our own art!
Oct
17
End Date
Mommy and Me
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
NO PROGRAM 10/3
Bring out your little ones to explore the park through a story, activities, and a stroll!
Oct
21
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Bird Walk
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring or borrow binoculars to see some of the amazing birds at Sheldon Lake State Park!
Oct
21
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Stephen F. Austin State Park | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area | (Event Cancelled Due to Effects of Hurricane Harvey)
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend designed to help your family discover the joys of camping and Texas State Parks. All camping gear and equipment required for an overnight stay at the park are included with each reservation! Click for a list of activities offered and specific information for this workshop.
Oct
21
End Date
Junior Ranger
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Do you have what it takes to be a Junior Ranger? Join a ranger each week to learn something new about the park and what rangers do!
Oct
21
End Date
Oct
21
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
SORRY, THE SEPT. 9, 16 & 23 PROGRAMS ARE CANCELLED, DUE TO BEACH CLOSURE. Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Oct
21
End Date
Ask a Ranger
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Stop by our table to ask a Ranger any question you may have!
Oct
21
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Oct
21
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Oct
21
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Halloween in the Park
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Experience the park after dark and join us for games, crafts, Spooky Trail, and more!
Oct
21
End Date
Zombie Apocalypse Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Could you survive and thrive on this fun, easy hike?
Oct
22
End Date
Prairie Prowl
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come join us on a leisurely stroll through the prairie as we check out all the plants and animals that live here!
Oct
22
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Oct
22
End Date
Art Extravaganza!
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
It is easy to find beauty in nature, let's find inspiration in the park for our own art!
Oct
24
End Date
Mommy and Me
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
NO PROGRAM 10/3
Bring out your little ones to explore the park through a story, activities, and a stroll!
Oct
25
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Critters and Constellations
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
See what creepy creatures come out a night and what stars we can see from the park!
Oct
28
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Halloween in the Park!
Lake Livingston State Park
Come celebrate Halloween at Lake Livingston State Park this year. This year Halloween is on a Monday, so we will provide you and your family with a day full of fun-filled activities on Saturday, October 28 to help you celebrate Halloween in the Pineywoods!
Oct
28
End Date
Plant-a-thon Mentor Training
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Would you like to lead planting groups for our upcoming Prairie Plant-a-thon? Make sure to attend this training to learn about the event and how to lead a planting group!
Oct
28
End Date
Junior Ranger
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Do you have what it takes to be a Junior Ranger? Join a ranger each week to learn something new about the park and what rangers do!
Oct
28
End Date
Oct
28
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
SORRY, THE SEPT. 9, 16 & 23 PROGRAMS ARE CANCELLED, DUE TO BEACH CLOSURE. Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Oct
28
End Date
Nature Cubs Club
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Attention all lil' nature lovers, Sheldon Lake State Park has an event just for you!
Oct
28
End Date
Ask a Ranger
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Stop by our table to ask a Ranger any question you may have!
Oct
28
End Date
Oct
28
End Date
Zombie Apocalypse Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Could you survive and thrive on this fun, easy hike?
Oct
29
End Date
Prairie Prowl
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come join us on a leisurely stroll through the prairie as we check out all the plants and animals that live here!
Oct
29
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Oct
29
End Date
Art Extravaganza!
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
It is easy to find beauty in nature, let's find inspiration in the park for our own art!
Oct
31
End Date
Mommy and Me
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
NO PROGRAM 10/3
Bring out your little ones to explore the park through a story, activities, and a stroll!
Oct
31
End Date
Zombie Apocalypse Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Could you survive and thrive on this fun, easy hike?
November 2017
Nov
4
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Nov
4
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
SORRY, THE SEPT. 9, 16 & 23 PROGRAMS ARE CANCELLED, DUE TO BEACH CLOSURE. Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Nov
4
End Date
Zombie Apocalypse Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Could you survive and thrive during an apocalyptic event?...or an easy hike?
Nov
5
End Date
Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Nov
11
End Date
Sunrise Photography
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Catch the sunrise at Sheldon Lake State Park! Registration is required.
Nov
11
End Date
Prairie Plant-a-Thon
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Join us for our annual prairie planting event!
Nov
11
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Nov
11
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
SORRY, THE SEPT. 9, 16 & 23 PROGRAMS ARE CANCELLED, DUE TO BEACH CLOSURE. Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Nov
11
End Date
Nov
11
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Nov
12
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Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Nov
18
End Date
November Hard Hat Tour Aboard the Battleship TEXAS
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Go behind the locked gates and see Battleship Texas in a whole new way. Lead by the First TEXAS Volunteers, this 3.5-hour tour is unlike any other!
Nov
18
End Date
Brazos Bend State Park | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (On Hold Until Hurricane Damage is Assessed - Full, but call to add your name to the Wait List!)
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a fun filled weekend designed to help your family discover the joys of camping and Texas State Parks. All camping gear and equipment required for an overnight stay at the park is included with each reservation! Click for a list of activities offered and specific information for this workshop.
Nov
18
End Date
Nov
18
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
SORRY, THE SEPT. 9, 16 & 23 PROGRAMS ARE CANCELLED, DUE TO BEACH CLOSURE. Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Nov
18
End Date
Nov
19
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Bay Explorations
Galveston Island State Park
Pull a net and learn where your shrimp, fish, and crabs live!
Nov
24
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Nov
25
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Nov
25
End Date
Beach Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
SORRY, THE SEPT. 9, 16 & 23 PROGRAMS ARE CANCELLED, DUE TO BEACH CLOSURE. Discover the life that lives at the edge of the sea...
Nov
25
End Date
December 2017
Dec
1
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Dec
2
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Dec
2
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Dec
2
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Pearl Harbor Ceremony aboard the Battleship Texas
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
This event commemorates the Dec. 7, 1941 bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Dec
2
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Dec
2
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Dec
3
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A Simple Christmas Event
Brazos Bend State Park
Dec
8
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Dec
9
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Dec
9
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Dec
9
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Yuletide TEXAS “A Sailors Christmas”
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Come out and see the ship decorated just as the crew did while serving their country aboard this historic Navy vessel.
Dec
9
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Dec
9
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Dec
15
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Dec
16
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Dec
16
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Dec
16
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Dec
22
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Dec
23
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Dec
23
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Dec
29
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Dec
30
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Dec
30
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January 2018
Jan
1
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Jan
5
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Jan
6
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Jan
12
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Jan
13
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Jan
13
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Jan
19
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Jan
20
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January Hard Hat Tour Aboard the TEXAS
Go behind the locked gates and see Battleship Texas in a whole new way. Lead by the First TEXAS Volunteers, this 3.5-hour tour is unlike any other!
Jan
20
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Jan
26
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Jan
27
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February 2018
Feb
2
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Feb
3
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Feb
9
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Feb
10
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Feb
16
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Feb
17
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Feb
24
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March 2018
Mar
24
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Texas Wildlife & Woodlands Expo
Conroe, TX - Lone Star College Montgomery
Play for a Day! Learn for a Lifetime!
April 2018
Apr
14
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Baytown Nurture Nature Festival
Baytown, TX - Baytown Nature Center
Join TPWD Get Outside at this family friendly Nurture Nature Festival - learn some outdoor skills, see and touch wildlife, listen to music and more.
Apr
21
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San Jacinto Festival & Battle Reenactment
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
Join us for a day of fun, food, music and battle-reenactment to celebrate the 18-minute battle that won Texas its Independence from Mexico.
Apr
21
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Battle of San Jacinto Commemorative Ceremony
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
Celebrate the 182nd Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto
May 2018
May
19
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May Hard Hat Tour aboard the Battleship TEXAS
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
Go behind the locked gates and see Battleship Texas in a whole new way. Lead by the First TEXAS Volunteers, this 3.5-hour tour is unlike any other!