Calendar of Events

Houston Events

Events in and around Houston.

March 2026

Mar 26
9:00a
End Date

Education Center Open Thursday and Friday

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Mar 26
1:00p
End Date

Nature Hike

Lake Livingston State Park
Come visit the park for a guided hike.
Mar 26
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Mar 26
3:00p
End Date

Critters of East Texas

Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Mar 27
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Mar 27
9:00a
End Date

Education Center Open Thursday and Friday

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Mar 28
7:30a
End Date

Mindful Meditation

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Sit in silence while you breathe and relax and listen to early morning birds songs.
Mar 28
8:30a
End Date

Little Sit - Easy Birding

Bastrop State Park
Join Bastrop Audubon & Bird City birding experts for a relaxing morning sitting under the pines and seeing how many birds we can find and identify!
Mar 28
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Mar 28
9:00a
End Date

Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Mar 28
9:00a
End Date

Volunteer Workdays - Trail Maintenance

Village Creek State Park
Need volunteer hours? Help your local State Park look great!
Mar 28
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Fish with an Angler Instructor!

Buescher State Park
Learn how to cast a line at Buescher Lake!
Mar 28
9:30a
End Date

Intro to Dutch Oven Cooking

Mission Tejas State Park
Come join us for an introduction to cooking with cast ironware and enjoy some fresh monkey bread!
Mar 28
10:00a
End Date

All About Us: A Guided Hike

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Mar 28
10:00a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Mar 28
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Mar 28
10:00a
End Date

Learn to Bird

Sea Rim State Park
Want to get into a new hobby!
Mar 28
10:30a
End Date

Bird Beak Buffet

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come grab some grub using some bird inspired cutlery!
Mar 28
10:30a
End Date

Hike with a Ranger

Stephen F. Austin State Park
As the forest awakens with new life, join us for a peaceful walk through the unique ecosystem of the bottomland forest.
Mar 28
1:00p
End Date

Guided Kayaking

Lake Livingston State Park
Join Ranger Eric in a guided kayak trip.
Mar 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!
Mar 28
2:00p
End Date

Fly Fishing Instructor Training Workshop - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Fly Fishing Instructor
Mar 28
2:00p
End Date

Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Mar 28
2:00p
End Date

Sea Scavengers: Nature's Clean Up Crew

Sea Rim State Park
The beach has its own cleanup crew
Mar 28
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Mar 28
2:30p
End Date

Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Mar 28
2:30p
End Date

Is this a Danger Noodle?

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Meet the park’s slithery residents and learn whether that snake on the trail is a danger noodle or a harmless neighbor.
Mar 28
2:30p
End Date

Super Special Snakes!

Mission Tejas State Park
Although our snakes may get a bad rap, these shy, slithery serpents play important roles in our lives and the Texas ecosystem. Join our park interpreter for a presentation on the stories we tell about these important animals and design your own snake!
Mar 28
3:00p
End Date

All About Snakes

Lake Livingston State Park
Learn about snakes of East Texas.
Mar 28
7:00p
End Date

Night Hike Along The Pineywoods Boardwalk Trail

Lake Livingston State Park
Night hike for wildlife!
Mar 28
8:00p
End Date

5th Annual Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt

Fort Boggy State Park
As the sun sets, the forest begins to glow!
Mar 29
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Mar 29
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Mar 29
10:00a
End Date

All About Us: A Guided Hike

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Mar 29
11:00a
End Date

Guided Gambusia

Sea Rim State Park
Take a walk through the marsh
Mar 29
11:00a
End Date

Through the Ringer

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Want to experience the life of a tree?
Mar 29
1:00p
End Date

All About Nature

Lake Livingston State Park
Join us for hands-on nature activities.
Mar 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!
Mar 29
3:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Lake Livingston State Park
Learn all about alligators.
Mar 30
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!

April 2026

Apr 1
12:05a
End Date

State Parks Month at Whole Earth Provision Co.

All Whole Earth Provision Co. Stores
April is State Parks Month at Whole Earth Provision Co. stores! Make an in-store donation to receive limited edition merchandise while supplies last.
Apr 1
8:30a
End Date

Guided Hike on Forest Trail

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Learn about the different trees, plants, and animals you can see within the park on this guided hike.
Apr 1
1:30p
End Date

Education Center Open- Wed

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Apr 1
2:00p
End Date

Creepy Crawlies

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Learn about the insects that are in the park in the education center.
Apr 2
9:00a
End Date

Education Center Open Thursday and Friday

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Apr 2
10:00a
End Date

Reading With a Ranger

Woodville, TX - Alan Shivers Library
Come hang out with a Ranger at the Alan Shivers Library in Woodville!
Apr 2
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Apr 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!
Apr 3
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Apr 3
9:00a
End Date

Education Center Open Thursday and Friday

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Apr 4
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Apr 4
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Fish with an Angler Instructor!

Buescher State Park
Learn how to cast a line at Buescher Lake!
Apr 4
9:00a
End Date

Spring Migration Bird Walk

Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds with us!
Apr 4
9:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Apr 4
10:00a
End Date

First Saturday Nature Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Apr 4
10:00a
End Date

All About Us: A Guided Hike

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Apr 4
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Apr 4
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Apr 4
2:30p
End Date

Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Apr 4
3:00p
End Date

Awesome Oh-possums

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for an engaging wildlife program where we dive into the fascinating world of the Virginia Opossum!
Apr 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!
Apr 5
8:30a
End Date

Birding 101

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Look up. Listen close. Birding starts here.
Apr 5
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Apr 5
10:00a
End Date

All About Us: A Guided Hike

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Apr 7
5:00p
End Date

Brazos River Pickers

Brazos Bend State Park
Come and enjoy the Brazos River Pickers as they play live country and bluegrass music from America’s roots.
Apr 8
8:30a
End Date

Guided Hike on Forest Trail

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Learn about the different trees, plants, and animals you can see within the park on this guided hike.
Apr 8
1:30p
End Date

Education Center Open- Wed

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Apr 8
2:00p
End Date

Creepy Crawlies

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Learn about the insects that are in the park in the education center.
Apr 9
8:30a
End Date

Trail Maintenance Mornings

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Apr 9
9:00a
End Date

Education Center Open Thursday and Friday

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Apr 9
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Apr 10
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Apr 10
9:00a
End Date

Education Center Open Thursday and Friday

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Apr 11
7:30a
End Date

Mindful Meditation

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Sit in silence while you breathe and relax and listen to early morning birds songs.
Apr 11
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Apr 11
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Fish with an Angler Instructor!

Buescher State Park
Learn how to cast a line at Buescher Lake!
Apr 11
9:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Apr 11
10:00a
End Date

All About Us: A Guided Hike

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Apr 11
10:00a
End Date

Trail Mix: Edible Plants Guided Hike

Buescher State Park
Hit the trails with a Lost Pines Master Naturalist on a fun guided hike!
Apr 11
10:00a
End Date

Bay Exploration🌊

Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the wonders of Galveston Bay!
Apr 11
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Apr 11
10:00a
End Date

Surviving Migration - Guided Walk

Bastrop State Park
Join a Lost Pines Master Naturalist on this accessible walk along the paved tree army trails to learn about birds migrating through the Lost Pines!
Apr 11
10:30a
End Date

Hike with a Ranger

Stephen F. Austin State Park
As the forest awakens with new life, join us for a peaceful walk through the unique ecosystem of the bottomland forest.
Apr 11
12:30p
End Date

Second Saturday with Steve: Burning on the Brazos ** THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED**

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join the staff of San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site (located one mile west of Stephen F. Austin State Park) as they commemorate the anniversary of the burning of the town.
Apr 11
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Apr 11
2:00p
End Date

Ranger Day!

All Whole Earth Provision Co. Stores
Come chat with a Texas State Parks ranger for insider tips, trivia games and prizes at Whole Earth Provision Co. stores!
Apr 11
2:30p
End Date

Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Apr 11
2:30p
End Date

Is this a Danger Noodle?

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Meet the park’s slithery residents and learn whether that snake on the trail is a danger noodle or a harmless neighbor.
Apr 12
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Apr 12
10:00a
End Date

All About Us: A Guided Hike

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Apr 15
8:30a
End Date

Guided Hike on Forest Trail

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Learn about the different trees, plants, and animals you can see within the park on this guided hike.
Apr 15
1:30p
End Date

Education Center Open- Wed

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Apr 15
2:00p
End Date

Creepy Crawlies

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Learn about the insects that are in the park in the education center.
Apr 16
9:00a
End Date

Education Center Open Thursday and Friday

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Apr 16
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Apr 17
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Apr 17
9:00a
End Date

Education Center Open Thursday and Friday

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Apr 17
6:30p
End Date

Brazos Bend State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Spots Filling Fast)

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Apr 17
7:30p
End Date

Soundscape Memorial: Honoring the Eskimo Curlew🌅

Galveston Island State Park
Join us at sunset for a short, intentional musical offering honoring the memory of the Eskimo Curlew, a bird once native to this region and now considered extinct. A Wild Notes collaboration with Galveston Island State Park
Apr 18
8:30a
End Date

Adopt-A-Beach

Sea Rim State Park
Help keep our beaches clean!
Apr 18
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Apr 18
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Fish with an Angler Instructor!

Buescher State Park
Learn how to cast a line at Buescher Lake!
Apr 18
9:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Apr 18
10:00a
End Date

All About Us: A Guided Hike

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Apr 18
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Apr 18
10:00a
End Date

Guided Paddle

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Guided paddle launching from the Walnut Slough Day-use Area!
Apr 18
10:30a
End Date

Hike with a Ranger

Stephen F. Austin State Park
As the forest awakens with new life, join us for a peaceful walk through the unique ecosystem of the bottomland forest.
Apr 18
11:00a
End Date

Sea Center Nature Day

Sea Center Texas
This is a free event. Activities will include, but are not limited to: Live Reptiles, Learning Activities, and More, 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Birds of Prey Show, 12 P.M. & 2 P.M.
Apr 18
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Apr 18
2:30p
End Date

Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Apr 18
3:00p
End Date

Awesome Oh-possums

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for an engaging wildlife program where we dive into the fascinating world of the Virginia Opossum!
Apr 19
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Apr 19
9:30a
End Date

Backyard Bass

Brazos Bend State Park
Practice your casting and do some lawn-fishing at Brazos Bend!
Apr 19
10:00a
End Date

Prairie on Fire: A Hike of New Growth

Galveston Island State Park
Experience Galveston Island’s wild side in a way few ever have!
Apr 19
10:00a
End Date

All About Us: A Guided Hike

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Apr 19
10:30a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Brazos Bend State Park
If you're thinking of getting into fishing, then this is the program for you!
Apr 22
8:30a
End Date

Guided Hike on Forest Trail

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Learn about the different trees, plants, and animals you can see within the park on this guided hike.
Apr 22
1:30p
End Date

Education Center Open- Wed

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Apr 22
2:00p
End Date

Creepy Crawlies

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Learn about the insects that are in the park in the education center.
Apr 22
5:15p
End Date

Online Eco-Trivia Game

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Attend virtual trivia night for Earth Day! Open to all ages for a bit of free fun and learning!
Apr 23
9:00a
End Date

Education Center Open Thursday and Friday

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Apr 23
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Apr 24
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Apr 24
9:00a
End Date

Education Center Open Thursday and Friday

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Apr 24
10:00a
End Date

Mission Tejas Folk Festival

Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas for our annual folk festival! Come see presentations of pioneer life in Texas around the early to mid-1800's with activities such as butter churning, kids' games, and other aspects of pioneer life!
Apr 24
6:30p
End Date

Lake Livingston State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Spots Filling Fast)

Lake Livingston State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Apr 25
7:30a
End Date

Mindful Meditation

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Sit in silence while you breathe and relax and listen to early morning birds songs.
Apr 25
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Apr 25
9:00a
End Date

Volunteer Workdays - Trail Maintenance

Village Creek State Park
Need volunteer hours? Help your local State Park look great!
Apr 25
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Fish with an Angler Instructor!

Buescher State Park
Learn how to cast a line at Buescher Lake!
Apr 25
9:00a
End Date

Spring Migration Bird Walk

Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds with us!
Apr 25
9:30a
End Date

Guided Summit Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Apr 25
10:00a
End Date

Fire Through Our Forest - Guided Hike

Bastrop State Park
Fire in the woods is natural and necessary find out how and why on this guided hike.
Apr 25
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Apr 25
10:30a
End Date

Hike with a Ranger

Stephen F. Austin State Park
As the forest awakens with new life, join us for a peaceful walk through the unique ecosystem of the bottomland forest.
Apr 25
2:00p
End Date

Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Apr 25
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Apr 25
2:30p
End Date

Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Apr 25
2:30p
End Date

Is this a Danger Noodle?

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Meet the park’s slithery residents and learn whether that snake on the trail is a danger noodle or a harmless neighbor.
Apr 26
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Apr 26
8:45a
End Date

Magical Morning Paddle on the Bay 🚣‍♀️

Galveston Island State Park
Start your day gliding across the calm waters of Galveston Bay—it’s peaceful, scenic, and unforgettable! Registration required!🌊
Apr 26
9:00a
End Date

B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike

Brazos Bend State Park
Bring your furry friend along for a light hike in the park!
Apr 29
1:30p
End Date

Education Center Open- Wed

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover what's in the education center!
Apr 29
2:00p
End Date

Creepy Crawlies

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Learn about the insects that are in the park in the education center.
Apr 30
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!

May 2026

May 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!
May 1
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
May 2
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
May 2
9:00a
End Date

Spring Migration Bird Walk

Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds with us!
May 2
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
May 2
10:00a
End Date

Beach Walk

Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
May 2
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
May 2
2:30p
End Date

Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
May 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!
May 3
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
May 3
10:00a
End Date

Prairie on Fire: A Hike of New Growth

Galveston Island State Park
Experience Galveston Island’s wild side in a way few ever have!
May 6
2:00p
End Date

Creepy Crawlies

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Learn about the insects that are in the park in the education center.
May 7
10:00a
End Date

Reading With a Ranger

Woodville, TX - Alan Shivers Library
Come hang out with a Ranger at the Alan Shivers Library in Woodville!
May 7
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
May 8
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
May 8
6:30p
End Date

Kayaking 101: Sunset Paddle 🚣

Galveston Island State Park
New to kayaking? Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly intro as the sun sets over the bay!🌅
May 9
7:30a
End Date

Mindful Meditation

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Sit in silence while you breathe and relax and listen to early morning birds songs.
May 9
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
May 9
9:00a
End Date

Spring Migration Bird Walk

Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds with us!
May 9
10:00a
End Date

Bay Exploration🌊

Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the wonders of Galveston Bay!
May 9
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
May 9
12:30p
End Date

Second Saturday with Steve: Buttons and other closures

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Come on a journey through fashion history of San Felipe de Austin! Experience the craftsmanship, culture, and creativity of a bygone era.
May 9
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
May 9
2:30p
End Date

Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
May 10
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
May 13
2:00p
End Date

Creepy Crawlies

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Learn about the insects that are in the park in the education center.
May 14
8:30a
End Date

Trail Maintenance Mornings

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
May 14
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
May 15
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
May 15
8:30p
End Date

Night Hike🌙

Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
May 16
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
May 16
8:45a
End Date

Magical Morning Paddle on the Bay 🚣‍♀️

Galveston Island State Park
Start your day gliding across the calm waters of Galveston Bay—it’s peaceful, scenic, and unforgettable! Registration required!🌊
May 16
9:00a
End Date

Geocaching 101

Lake Whitney State Park
What is Geocaching? It is the ultimate treasure hunt! This outdoor adventure has participants use the Geocaching app and/or a GPS device to navigate to cleverly hidden containers called geocaches. There are millions of geocaches in 190 countries waiting to be discovered—there are some near you right now. Let's start this treasure hunt!
May 16
9:30a
End Date

Huntsville State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Spots Filling Fast)

Huntsville State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May 16
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
May 16
10:00a
End Date

Guided Paddle

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Guided paddle launching from the Walnut Slough Day-use Area!
May 16
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
May 16
2:30p
End Date

Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
May 17
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
May 17
9:30a
End Date

Backyard Bass

Brazos Bend State Park
Practice your casting and do some lawn-fishing at Brazos Bend!
May 17
10:00a
End Date

Prairie on Fire: A Hike of New Growth

Galveston Island State Park
Experience Galveston Island’s wild side in a way few ever have!
May 17
10:30a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Brazos Bend State Park
If you're thinking of getting into fishing, then this is the program for you!
May 21
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
May 22
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
May 23
7:30a
End Date

Mindful Meditation

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Sit in silence while you breathe and relax and listen to early morning birds songs.
May 23
8:30a
End Date

Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦

Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
May 23
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
May 23
9:00a
End Date

B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike

Brazos Bend State Park
Bring your furry friend along for a light hike in the park!
May 23
10:00a
End Date

Trail Mix: Edible Plants Guided Hike

Buescher State Park
Hit the trails with a Lost Pines Master Naturalist on a fun guided hike!
May 23
10:00a
End Date

Fire Through Our Forest - Guided Hike

Bastrop State Park
Fire in the woods is natural and necessary find out how and why on this guided hike.
May 23
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
May 23
2:00p
End Date

Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
May 23
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
May 23
2:30p
End Date

Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
May 23
8:25p
End Date

May Star Party with the Austin Astronomical Society

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Set out your blankets, turn off your phones, and prepare for a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky Park.
May 24
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
May 24
8:45a
End Date

Magical Morning Paddle on the Bay 🚣‍♀️

Galveston Island State Park
Start your day gliding across the calm waters of Galveston Bay—it’s peaceful, scenic, and unforgettable! Registration required!🌊
May 28
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
May 29
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
May 29
6:30p
End Date

Galveston Island State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Spots Filling Fast)

Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May 30
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
May 30
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
May 30
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
May 30
2:30p
End Date

Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
May 31
8:30a
End Date

Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!

June 2026

Jun 4
10:00a
End Date

Reading With a Ranger

Woodville, TX - Alan Shivers Library
Come hang out with a Ranger at the Alan Shivers Library in Woodville!
Jun 4
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jun 6
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Jun 6
10:00a
End Date

Beach Walk

Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Jun 6
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jun 6
2:30p
End Date

Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Jun 11
8:30a
End Date

Trail Maintenance Mornings

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Jun 11
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jun 12
6:30p
End Date

Kayaking 101: Sunset Paddle 🚣

Galveston Island State Park
New to kayaking? Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly intro as the sun sets over the bay!🌅
Jun 13
9:30a
End Date

Lake Livingston State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (On Sale Soon)

Lake Livingston State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun 13
10:00a
End Date

Bay Exploration🌊

Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the wonders of Galveston Bay!
Jun 13
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Jun 13
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jun 13
2:30p
End Date

Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Jun 18
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jun 19
8:30p
End Date

Night Hike🌙

Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
Jun 20
8:45a
End Date

Magical Morning Paddle on the Bay 🚣‍♀️

Galveston Island State Park
Start your day gliding across the calm waters of Galveston Bay—it’s peaceful, scenic, and unforgettable! Registration required!🌊
Jun 20
9:00a
End Date

B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike

Brazos Bend State Park
Bring your furry friend along for a light hike in the park!
Jun 20
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Jun 20
10:00a
End Date

Guided Paddle

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Guided paddle launching from the Walnut Slough Day-use Area!
Jun 20
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jun 20
2:30p
End Date

Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Jun 21
9:30a
End Date

Backyard Bass

Brazos Bend State Park
Practice your casting and do some lawn-fishing at Brazos Bend!
Jun 21
10:30a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Brazos Bend State Park
If you're thinking of getting into fishing, then this is the program for you!
Jun 25
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jun 27
8:30a
End Date

Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦

Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Jun 27
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Jun 27
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jun 27
2:30p
End Date

Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Jun 28
8:45a
End Date

Magical Morning Paddle on the Bay 🚣‍♀️

Galveston Island State Park
Start your day gliding across the calm waters of Galveston Bay—it’s peaceful, scenic, and unforgettable! Registration required!🌊

July 2026

Jul 2
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jul 4
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Jul 4
10:00a
End Date

Beach Walk

Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Jul 4
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jul 4
2:30p
End Date

Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Jul 9
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jul 10
6:30p
End Date

Kayaking 101: Sunset Paddle 🚣

Galveston Island State Park
New to kayaking? Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly intro as the sun sets over the bay!🌅
Jul 11
10:00a
End Date

Bay Exploration🌊

Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the wonders of Galveston Bay!
Jul 11
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Jul 11
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jul 11
2:30p
End Date

Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Jul 16
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jul 17
8:30p
End Date

Night Hike🌙

Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
Jul 18
8:45a
End Date

Magical Morning Paddle on the Bay 🚣‍♀️

Galveston Island State Park
Start your day gliding across the calm waters of Galveston Bay—it’s peaceful, scenic, and unforgettable! Registration required!🌊
Jul 18
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Jul 18
10:00a
End Date

Guided Paddle

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Guided paddle launching from the Walnut Slough Day-use Area!
Jul 18
11:00a
End Date

Sea Center Shark Celebration

Sea Center Texas
See and touch real shark specimens; chat with shark experts; participate in a Shark Scavenger Hunt (prizes for the first 100 winners); search for shark teeth in the sand pit; get your face painted; create a shark-themed craft; purchase snacks from vendors; and more!
Jul 18
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jul 18
2:30p
End Date

Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Jul 19
9:30a
End Date

Backyard Bass

Brazos Bend State Park
Practice your casting and do some lawn-fishing at Brazos Bend!
Jul 19
10:30a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Brazos Bend State Park
If you're thinking of getting into fishing, then this is the program for you!
Jul 23
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jul 25
8:30a
End Date

Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦

Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Jul 25
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Jul 25
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Jul 25
2:30p
End Date

Pelts, Skulls, and Tracks

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Interactive program at the park amphitheater where you can touch pelts of mammals and discover what their tracks and scat look like!
Jul 26
8:45a
End Date

Magical Morning Paddle on the Bay 🚣‍♀️

Galveston Island State Park
Start your day gliding across the calm waters of Galveston Bay—it’s peaceful, scenic, and unforgettable! Registration required!🌊
Jul 30
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!

August 2026

Aug 1
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Aug 1
10:00a
End Date

Beach Walk

Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Aug 1
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Aug 6
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Aug 8
10:00a
End Date

Bay Exploration🌊

Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the wonders of Galveston Bay!
Aug 8
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Aug 8
12:30p
End Date

Second Saturday with Steve – The Monitorial System of Education and its use in the Austin Colony

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us at the Nature Center for a fascinating journey into early education on the Texas frontier and explore the Monitorial System of Education shaped learning in the Austin Colony!
Aug 8
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Aug 13
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Aug 14
6:30p
End Date

Kayaking 101: Sunset Paddle 🚣

Galveston Island State Park
New to kayaking? Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly intro as the sun sets over the bay!🌅
Aug 15
8:45a
End Date

Magical Morning Paddle on the Bay 🚣‍♀️

Galveston Island State Park
Start your day gliding across the calm waters of Galveston Bay—it’s peaceful, scenic, and unforgettable! Registration required!🌊
Aug 15
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Aug 15
10:00a
End Date

Guided Paddle

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Guided paddle launching from the Walnut Slough Day-use Area!
Aug 15
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Aug 20
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Aug 21
8:30p
End Date

Night Hike🌙

Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
Aug 22
8:30a
End Date

Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦

Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Aug 22
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Aug 22
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Aug 23
8:45a
End Date

Magical Morning Paddle on the Bay 🚣‍♀️

Galveston Island State Park
Start your day gliding across the calm waters of Galveston Bay—it’s peaceful, scenic, and unforgettable! Registration required!🌊
Aug 27
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Aug 29
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Aug 29
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!

September 2026

Sep 3
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Sep 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!
Sep 5
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Sep 5
10:00a
End Date

Beach Walk

Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Sep 5
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Sep 10
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Sep 11
6:30p
End Date

Kayaking 101: Sunset Paddle 🚣

Galveston Island State Park
New to kayaking? Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly intro as the sun sets over the bay!🌅
Sep 12
10:00a
End Date

Bay Exploration🌊

Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the wonders of Galveston Bay!
Sep 12
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Sep 12
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Sep 17
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Sep 18
8:30p
End Date

Night Hike🌙

Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
Sep 19
8:45a
End Date

Magical Morning Paddle on the Bay 🚣‍♀️

Galveston Island State Park
Start your day gliding across the calm waters of Galveston Bay—it’s peaceful, scenic, and unforgettable! Registration required!🌊
Sep 19
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Sep 19
10:00a
End Date

Guided Paddle

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Guided paddle launching from the Walnut Slough Day-use Area!
Sep 19
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Sep 24
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Sep 26
8:30a
End Date

Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦

Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Sep 26
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Sep 26
2:00p
End Date

Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Sep 26
2:00p
End Date

Alligator Talk

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come learn about alligators and alligator safety at the park amphitheater!
Sep 27
8:45a
End Date

Magical Morning Paddle on the Bay 🚣‍♀️

Galveston Island State Park
Start your day gliding across the calm waters of Galveston Bay—it’s peaceful, scenic, and unforgettable! Registration required!🌊

October 2026

Oct 2
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 3
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
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 10
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Oct 17
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Oct 17
10:00a
End Date

Guided Paddle

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Guided paddle launching from the Walnut Slough Day-use Area!
Oct 24
9:00a
End Date

B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike

Brazos Bend State Park
Bring your furry friend along for a light hike in the park!
Oct 24
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Oct 24
2:00p
End Date

Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Oct 31
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!

November 2026

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 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!
Nov 7
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Nov 14
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Nov 14
12:30p
End Date

Second Saturdays with Steve: The Legacy of Log Cabins in Austin’s Colony

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for Second Saturday with Steve as we explore the fascinating history and importance of log cabins in Austin’s Colony!
Nov 21
9:00a
End Date

B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike

Brazos Bend State Park
Bring your furry friend along for a light hike in the park!
Nov 21
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Nov 21
10:00a
End Date

Guided Paddle

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Guided paddle launching from the Walnut Slough Day-use Area!
Nov 28
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!

December 2026

Dec 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!
Dec 5
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Dec 12
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Dec 19
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!
Dec 19
10:00a
End Date

Guided Paddle

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Guided paddle launching from the Walnut Slough Day-use Area!
Dec 26
10:00a
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Hike with a ranger!