Houston Events
Events in and around Houston.
September 2024
Sep
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Furs & Skulls
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
“Homeschool Classes” are educational field trip style lessons, only open homeschool families. Open posting to view program description.
Sep
12
9:00a
End Date
Sunrise Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Guided Paddle Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Sep
13
10:00a
End Date
Sep
13
3:00p
End Date
Sep
13
5:30p
End Date
Kayaking 101
Galveston Island State Park
Join a certified kayak guide to learn the basics of kayaking.
Sep
13
6:45p
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks - Sunset Watercolors
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Sep
14
12:30a
End Date
2nd Saturday with Steve: Texas Archeology Month
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Gear up for Texas Archeology month with a presentation on how archeological research reveals history.
Sep
14
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
14
9:00a
End Date
Cane Pole Fishin'
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Slow down and enjoy the morning. We'll bring the bait and the poles! Join us for fishin' with a ranger.
Sep
14
9:30a
End Date
Galveston Island State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks - Geocaching 101
Galveston Island State Park
High-Tech Treasure Hunting Workshop
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Sep
14
10:30a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Want to know what wildlife lives in the park?
Sep
14
12:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore our exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, ask questions!
Sep
14
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Sep
14
2:30p
End Date
Daylight Stargazing
Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn about the thing all our lives constantly revolve around: the Sun!
Sep
14
3:00p
End Date
Mysteries of the Night: An Owl Exploration
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Unlock the secrets of the night and discover why owls reign supreme under the starry sky!
Sep
14
3:30p
End Date
Sep
14
4:00p
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks - S'mores and Skills
Galveston Island State Park
Learn new outdoor skills or brush up on some you already know with dessert!
Sep
14
4:00p
End Date
Night Moves Run
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Trail Racing Over Texas' (TROT)nighttime party race just West of Houston at Stephen F. Austin State Park!
Sep
15
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
15
9:00a
End Date
Prairie Adventure Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Join a prairie expert for an adventure through the remaining 1% of coastal prairie habitat.
Sep
15
9:00a
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks - Kayaking 101
Galveston Island State Park
Join a certified kayak guide to learn the basics of kayaking.
Sep
15
9:00a
End Date
Basic Angler Education
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Sep
15
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
15
10:30a
End Date
Bug Bonanza
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend with Sheldon Lake State Park!
Sep
15
1:00p
End Date
Sep
15
2:00p
End Date
The Bows that Shaped Texas
Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn about how one nation changed Texan culture and history forever!
Sep
15
3:00p
End Date
Sep
19
9:00a
End Date
Sunrise Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Sep
20
9:00a
End Date
Cane Pole Fishin'
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Slow down and enjoy the morning. We'll bring the bait and the poles! Join us for fishin' with a ranger.
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Sep
20
1:00p
End Date
Tree Identification Hike
Lake Livingston State Park
Guided tree hike on the Pineywoods Boardwalk Trail.
Sep
20
3:00p
End Date
Sep
20
5:30p
End Date
Evening Bird Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds without the need for an alarm clock!
Sep
20
6:30p
End Date
Lake Livingston State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Lake Livingston State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
21
8:00a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us in bringing awareness to the plight of those who have served our country!
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
21
10:30a
End Date
iNat Chat
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Want to become a citizen scientist?
Sep
21
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Sep
21
12:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore our exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, ask questions!
Sep
21
1:00p
End Date
Meet Dexter the Corn Snake
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Experience an up-close encounter with Dexter, the corn snake, and discover all about local snakes. This date will have a feeding demonstration to discover about predator adaptations.
Sep
21
1:00p
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Sep
21
3:00p
End Date
Mysteries of the Night: An Owl Exploration
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Unlock the secrets of the night and discover why owls reign supreme under the starry sky!
Sep
21
3:00p
End Date
Sep
21
8:30p
End Date
Sep
22
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
22
9:00a
End Date
Basic Angler Education
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Sep
22
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
22
10:30a
End Date
Leaves Like You Wouldn't Be-leaf!
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Be-leave me! You're going to want to try this!
Sep
22
1:00p
End Date
Sep
22
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Sep
22
3:00p
End Date
Sep
26
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
Sunrise Fishing
Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Sep
26
6:30p
End Date
Sep
27
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Sep
27
10:00a
End Date
Sep
27
1:00p
End Date
Sep
27
3:00p
End Date
Sep
27
8:30p
End Date
Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Bull Red Run-A-Palooza
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas as we celebrate the fall BULL RED RUN!
8am – 9am Fun Run around the rearing ponds
9am – 11am Youth Public Fishing
10am – 12:30pm Ask the Experts, Redfish Education Stations
10am - 12:30pm Red drum hatchery tours
Food trucks all morning long
Sep
28
10:00a
End Date
Inflatable Archery
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Practice shooting a bow and arrow for safe-inflatable archery fun
Sep
28
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
28
10:00a
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Sep
28
10:30a
End Date
Backyard Bass
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come and enjoy a land lover's spin on fishing!
Sep
28
11:00a
End Date
Mastering Fish Filleting: From Sea to Plate
Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate Hunting and Fishing Day with us by learning tips and tricks for carving your catch!
Sep
28
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Hummingbirds!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Sep
28
12:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore our exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, ask questions!
Sep
28
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Sep
28
3:00p
End Date
Mysteries of the Night: An Owl Exploration
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Unlock the secrets of the night and discover why owls reign supreme under the starry sky!
Sep
28
8:30p
End Date
Sep
29
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
29
9:00a
End Date
Prairie Adventure Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Join a prairie expert for an adventure through the remaining 1% of coastal prairie habitat.
Sep
29
9:00a
End Date
Basic Angler Education
Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Sep
29
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
29
10:30a
End Date
Through the Ringer
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Want to experience the life of a tree?
Sep
29
1:00p
End Date
Sep
29
2:00p
End Date
The Old Tree's Beard: Garlands of the Swamp
Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn about those weird, gray vines hanging from our trees: Spanish moss!
Sep
29
3:00p
End Date
October 2024
Oct
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
5
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
5
9:30a
End Date
Stephen F. Austin State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
5
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
5
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk – Explore & Discover!
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
Oct
5
12:00p
End Date
Oct
5
3:00p
End Date
Mysteries of the Night: An Owl Exploration
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Unlock the secrets of the night and discover why owls reign supreme under the starry sky!
Oct
6
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
6
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
6
12:00p
End Date
Oct
11
5:30p
End Date
Kayaking 101
Galveston Island State Park
Join a certified kayak guide to learn the basics of kayaking.
Oct
12
End Date
Volunteer Work Day
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Get Outside Alliance is joining us for a volunteer work day! Sign up to participate!
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
Through the Ages
Galveston Island State Park
Follow the stories of the people and events that shaped the island and Galveston Island State Park!
Oct
12
5:30p
End Date
Fall Forest Fest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Come to Stephen F. Austin State Park for a spooktacular evening of family-fun!
Oct
13
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Log Dissection
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
"Homeschool Classes” are educational field trip style lessons, only open homeschool families. Open posting to view program description.
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
19
12:00p
End Date
Oct
19
7:00p
End Date
Night Hike & Stargazing Adventure
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Embrace the beauty of the night sky and explore the wonders of the great outdoors at Stephen F. Austin State Park!
Oct
20
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
20
12:00p
End Date
Oct
20
3:00p
End Date
Sea Center Spooktacular
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for our annual Halloween Spooktacular. Sunday, October 20th from 3pm-6pm.
Oct
25
6:30p
End Date
Huntsville State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Huntsville State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
25
7:00p
End Date
Zombie Survival Game Night.
Huntsville State Park
Join us for an interactive game learning about survival essentials in a post-apocalyptic world.
Oct
26
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
26
10:00a
End Date
Bay Exploration
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Oct
26
12:00p
End Date
Oct
26
5:00p
End Date
BOO-gill Fishing and Haunted House
Huntsville State Park
Join us for an evening of fishing and a haunting look at what lurks in the woods.
Oct
26
5:30p
End Date
Trick or Treat in the Park
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us for family friendly fun! The Trick or Treat loop will be closed to traffic so we can stay spooky and safe!
Oct
27
9:00a
End Date
Prairie Adventure Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Join a prairie expert for an adventure through the remaining 1% of coastal prairie habitat.
Oct
27
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
27
12:00p
End Date
November 2024
Nov
1
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
2
9:00a
End Date
Nov
2
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov
2
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk – Explore & Discover!
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
Nov
3
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
3
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Archery
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
“Homeschool Classes” are educational field trip style lessons, only open homeschool families. Open posting to view program description.
Nov
9
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov
10
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov
16
9:00a
End Date
Nov
16
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov
17
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov
23
9:30a
End Date
Brazos Bend State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Nov
23
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov
24
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov
28
10:00a
End Date
Guided Turkey Hike
Galveston Island State Park
There has never been a Wild Turkey recorded in the park, but that won’t stop us from looking for one!
Nov
29
End Date
Opt Outside Kayak Tour
Galveston Island State Park
Opt out of the biggest shopping day of the year by taking a kayak tour out on the Galveston Bay. *Registration Required*
Nov
29
9:00a
End Date
Nov
29
2:00p
End Date
Opt Outside Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Nov
30
9:00a
End Date
Nov
30
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
December 2024
Dec
1
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Dec
6
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Dec
7
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Dec
7
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk – Explore & Discover!
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
Dec
8
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Winter Migration
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
“Homeschool Classes” are educational field trip style lessons, only open homeschool families. Open posting to view program description.
Dec
14
9:00a
End Date
Dec
14
1:00p
End Date
Christmas with the Fishes
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an underwater Christmas spectacular.
Dec
14
6:00p
End Date
Country Lights
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Drive, bike or walk thru the 200 camping loop to experience campsites adorned with holiday themed lights, sounds and decorations
Dec
18
3:00p
End Date
Project WILD Facilitator Training
Richmond, TX - Long Acres Ranch
Training to conduct the Suite of Texas Project WILD workshops. Prerequisite of WILD educator workshop required.
Dec
20
End Date
Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Take a hike on our self-guided Holiday Trail!
Dec
21
10:00a
End Date
A Lost Pines CCC Christmas
Bastrop State Park
Celebrate Christmas in the Lost Pines with an evening full of holly jolly good times in the park for the whole family!
Dec
28
9:00a
End Date
January 2025
Jan
1
7:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Sunrise Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Begin 2024 with a sunrise walk on the beach at Galveston Island State Park!
Jan
2
7:00a
End Date
Christmas Bird Count - 101
Galveston Island State Park
Spend your holiday season contributing to the nation's longest-running community science bird project!
Jan
2
11:00a
End Date
Christmas Bird Count - 101
Galveston Island State Park
Spend your holiday season contributing to the nation's longest-running community science bird project!
Jan
4
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk – Explore & Discover!
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jan
11
9:00a
End Date
February 2025
Feb
1
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk – Explore & Discover!
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
March 2025
Mar
1
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk – Explore & Discover!
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
April 2025
Apr
5
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk – Explore & Discover!
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
May 2025
May
3
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk – Explore & Discover!
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
June 2025
Jun
7
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk – Explore & Discover!
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.