Houston Events
Events in and around Houston.
September 2026
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Facebook Live - History of MTSP
Mission Tejas State Park
Join us live online as we dive into the History of Mission Tejas State Park!
Sep
11
1:00p
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Nature Center Open Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
When the heat’s cranking outside, the Nature Center at Stephen F. Austin State Park is the coolest place to explore on Fridays and Saturdays.
Sep
11
6:30p
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Texas Outdoor Family Leadership Training | Lake Livingston State Park | (Application Open Until Sept 1)
Lake Livingston State Park
The Texas Outdoor Family program provides 900+ families with a "Learn to Camp" experience in Texas State Parks each year. Could you help?
Sep
11
7:30p
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Sunset Swifts
Bastrop State Park
Swoops, dives, and chittering! Come watch with Chimney Swifts at sunset!
Sep
12
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Sep
12
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks - Fire Through Our Forest – Guided Hike
Bastrop State Park
It's Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend! Join a ranger on a guided hike through the Lost Pines and learn all it has to tell!
Sep
12
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Sep
12
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America 250 - Iron Inks and Feather Pens!
Mission Tejas State Park
Commemorate America's 250th Anniversary by writing with the same kind of ink and pen that the Founding Fathers used to create the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution!
Sep
12
9:30a
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Bastrop State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (SPOTS FILLING FAST)
Bastrop State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
12
9:30a
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Lake Critters Discovery
Fort Boggy State Park
Calling all local Girl Scouts who love exploration and nature! Did you know insects can help us determine water quality and are a huge part of the ecosystem? Let’s explore what type of water dwelling insects are in Sullivan Lake!
All Girl Scout troops, individual Scouts, and Girl Scouts’ families and friends are invited to participate!
Sep
12
10:00a
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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.
Sep
12
12:30p
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Second Saturdays with Steve: What Was San Felipe de Austin?
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the past with the historians who protect it, and watch history come alive, one Second Saturday at a time!
Sep
12
1:00p
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Spectacular Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Sep
12
1:00p
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Nature Center Open Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
When the heat’s cranking outside, the Nature Center at Stephen F. Austin State Park is the coolest place to explore on Fridays and Saturdays.
Sep
12
1:00p
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks - Lost Pines Wildlife - Skins and Skulls
Buescher State Park
It's Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend! Who goes bump in the night making sounds around your campsite after dark? Come find out!
Sep
12
2:00p
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A Shell Of A Time: How To Build A Sea Shell
Sea Rim State Park
Ever wonder where your favorite seashell comes from?
Sep
12
2:00p
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Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Sep
12
2:00p
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Animal Tracks and Scat
Mission Tejas State Park
Come discover how to Identify animal signs and make your own wild social scene!
Sep
12
2:30p
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Sep
12
4:00p
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Night Moves
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Trail Racing Over Texas brings the party to the woods, with everything from a kid’s run to a full marathon at Stephen F. Austin State Park. Register for your race today!
Sep
13
8:30a
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Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
13
9:00a
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Sep
13
10:00a
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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.
Sep
13
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Sep
13
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Sep
13
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Sep
13
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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
13
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Sep
16
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Sep
17
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17
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Sep
17
3:00p
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Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Sep
18
9:00a
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Sep
18
1:00p
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Nature Center Open Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
When the heat’s cranking outside, the Nature Center at Stephen F. Austin State Park is the coolest place to explore on Fridays and Saturdays.
Sep
18
2:00p
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Awesome Opossums
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Sep
18
2:30p
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Clouds and Sun and Weather, Oh My!
Mission Tejas State Park
Weather may always tend to be something we think about happening in the future, but when's the last time we just watched the clouds go by?
Sep
18
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Night Sky Viewing
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover the moon, planets, and stars at our day use area!
Sep
18
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Night Hike🌙
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
Sep
19
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Sep
19
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Exploration Station - Come and Go Discovery Table
Bastrop State Park
Join our wonderful Lost Pines Master Naturalist volunteers to discover how aquifers work and how we can protect our precious water resources!
Sep
19
8:00a
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Veterans at the Bend 2026
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us in bringing awareness to the plight of those who have served our country!
Sep
19
8:00a
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Island Trail Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Spot insects, reptiles, and more during this evening guided hike.
Sep
19
8:30a
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Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
19
8:45a
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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
9:00a
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Backyard Bass
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come and enjoy this land lover's spin on fishing!
Sep
19
9:30a
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Lake Livingston State Park | One 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.
Sep
19
9:30a
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Tejas Timber Nature Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Come join a park ranger for a guided nature walk on the Tejas Timber Trail. Come on this easy hike and scenery of the forest and learn about how wildlife prepares for the incoming fall.
Sep
19
10:00a
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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.
Sep
19
10:00a
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Archery Program
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Practice shooting a bow and arrow in our safe, inflatable archery range!
Sep
19
10:00a
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Archery in the Park
Lake Livingston State Park
Safely learn the basics of Olympic style archery in this guided archery program taught by a certified archery instructor.
Sep
19
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Sep
19
11:00a
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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
19
1:00p
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Constitution to Nature
Brazos Bend State Park
Discover the ingenious ways we devised for recording our country's blueprint!
Sep
19
1:00p
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Nature Center Open Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
When the heat’s cranking outside, the Nature Center at Stephen F. Austin State Park is the coolest place to explore on Fridays and Saturdays.
Sep
19
1:00p
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Ink of Independence Workshop
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
Sep
19
2:00p
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Friend's Group Recruiting!
Mission Tejas State Park
Interested in signing up to be a volunteer or member of the Mission Tejas Friends Group? Then come join us at the Group Pavilion for a meet-and-greet with park staff!
Sep
19
2:00p
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Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Sep
19
2:30p
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Sep
19
3:00p
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Sep
19
8:00p
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Moonlight Melodies with Wild Notes🌓🎼
Galveston Island State Park
Experience an unforgettable night where music, astronomy, and nature unite under the glowing moon in celebration of International Observe the Moon Night.✨
Sep
19
8:30p
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Sep
20
8:30a
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Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
20
9:30a
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Sep
20
9:30a
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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
20
10:00a
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Fall Equinox - Sun Viewing
Join a Park Ranger for a detailed look at our closest star!
Sep
20
10:00a
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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.
Sep
20
1:00p
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Sep
20
2:00p
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Sep
20
2:00p
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Spectacular Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Sep
20
3:00p
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Sep
23
1:30p
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Sep
24
9:00a
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Sep
24
10:00a
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Sep
24
2:00p
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Slippery Serpents
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover the history of snakes and the ones we have here in East Texas
Sep
24
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Sep
25
9:00a
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Sep
25
9:30a
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Guided Birdwatching Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Come experience the fall migration at Mission Tejas with a guided birdwatching hike!
Sep
25
1:00p
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Nature Center Open Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
When the heat’s cranking outside, the Nature Center at Stephen F. Austin State Park is the coolest place to explore on Fridays and Saturdays.
Sep
25
2:00p
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Awesome Opossums
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Sep
26
8:00a
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Island Trail Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Spot insects, reptiles, and more during this evening guided hike.
Sep
26
8:00a
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Hike on Wildlife Trail
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Walk through swamp and pine forests with a ranger!
Sep
26
8:30a
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Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
26
8:30a
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Natural Teas
Mission Tejas State Park
Come discover the world of natural teas like the increasingly-popular Yaupon Tea!
Sep
26
9:00a
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Sep
26
9:00a
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Last Saturday Volunteer Workday
Village Creek State Park
Need volunteer hours? Help your local State Park look great!
Sep
26
9:00a
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Paws and Plaster
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come learn some of the common tracks you can find here on our trails!
Sep
26
9:00a
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B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Bring your furry friend along for a light hike in the park!
Sep
26
9:30a
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Galveston Island State Park | One 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.
Sep
26
9:30a
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Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hike - Free Community Event
Bastrop State Park
Join us for support, connection, and remembrance through rucking together as a community.
Sep
26
10:00a
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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.
Sep
26
10:00a
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Dog Day Out! (SPCA of Polk County)
Lake Livingston State Park
Come hike with SPCA of Polk County's dogs!
Sep
26
10:00a
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Nature Talks: Invasives and Exotics
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Are you curious about the of invasive and exotic species at Stephen F. Austin State Park?
Sep
26
11:00a
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Wildcraft: Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Discover a little about snakes and get creative making crafts!
Sep
26
11:00a
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Backyard Bass!
Mission Tejas State Park
Celebrate Free Fishing Day with a fun intro-to-fishing game for beginners!
Sep
26
12:00p
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Sep
26
1:00p
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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
26
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center Open Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
When the heat’s cranking outside, the Nature Center at Stephen F. Austin State Park is the coolest place to explore on Fridays and Saturdays.
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
Lotería en el Parque
Fort Boggy State Park
Let's get together to learn more about Hispanic Heritage and play a game like bingo, but with colorful pictures instead of numbers!
Sep
26
2:00p
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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
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Sep
26
2:30p
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Sep
26
3:00p
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Sep
26
7:15p
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Full Moon Paddle at Galveston Island State Park🌕
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a serene evening paddle in the moonlight! Registration required!
Sep
26
9:00p
End Date
Mothing Program
Lake Livingston State Park
Ranger-led program to find and identify moths of east Texas!
Sep
27
8:30a
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Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
27
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.
Sep
27
10:00a
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Sep
27
1:00p
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Sep
27
1:00p
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Sep
27
2:00p
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Sep
27
3:00p
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Sep
30
1:30p
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October 2026
Oct
1
10:00a
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Reading With a Ranger
Woodville, TX - Alan Shivers Library
Come hang out with a Ranger at the Alan Shivers Library in Woodville!
Oct
1
2:00p
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Oct
2
8:00a
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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
2
2:00p
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Awesome Opossums
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Oct
3
9:30a
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Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
3
10:00a
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First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Oct
3
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.
Oct
3
10:00a
End Date
Nature without Limits
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us as we try to make the outdoors accessible to everyone!
Oct
3
10:00a
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Oct
3
1:00p
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Ink of Independence Workshop
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
Oct
3
2:00p
End Date
Slippery Serpents
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover the history of snakes and the ones we have here in East Texas
Oct
3
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Oct
3
2:30p
End Date
Oct
3
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.
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
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.
Oct
8
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.
Oct
8
2:00p
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Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Slippery Serpents
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover the history of snakes and the ones we have here in East Texas
Oct
9
2:00p
End Date
Awesome Opossums
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Oct
9
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.
Oct
10
8:00a
End Date
Island Trail Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Spot insects, reptiles, and more during this evening guided hike.
Oct
10
9:00a
End Date
Wild Plants Unlimited!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Texas Master Naturalists Constance Weaver and Stephen Bishop to examine examples of the many uses of native plants by the First Peoples.
Oct
10
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.
Oct
10
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.
Oct
10
10:00a
End Date
East Texas Fire and Nature Festival - 3rd Annual
Nature Center Wildlife Management Area
Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and our partners for a free event all about nature, prescribed fire and how it benefits humans and wildlife alike!
Oct
10
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Oct
10
2:30p
End Date
Oct
10
6:30p
End Date
Trail of Terror: Cabin in the Woods
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Welcome to Stephen F. Austin State Park's haunted trail experience, it's dying to meat you.
Oct
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.
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Oct
15
6:00p
End Date
Sea Rim at the Library
Port Neches, TX - Effie & Wilton Hebert Public Library
Join Ranger Laura for her Sea Rim Series
Oct
16
2:00p
End Date
Awesome Opossums
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Oct
17
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.
Oct
17
10:00a
End Date
Oct
17
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.
Oct
17
10:00a
End Date
Oct
17
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Oct
17
2:30p
End Date
Oct
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.
Oct
18
3:00p
End Date
Sea Center Texas Spooktacular Spook-n-Spawn
Sea Center Texas
Unmask the mysteries of Texas wildlife... if you dare.
Oct
21
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Oct
24
8:00a
End Date
Island Trail Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Spot insects, reptiles, and more during this evening guided hike.
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
9:30a
End Date
Brazos Bend State Park | One 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.
Oct
24
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.
Oct
24
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.
Oct
24
1:00p
End Date
Ink of Independence Workshop
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
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
24
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Oct
24
2:30p
End Date
Oct
24
6:30p
End Date
Spooky Night Hike - Fall Trees and Tall Tales
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas State Park for a spooky themed evening hike with park staff and hear tall tales and legends of the people who lived here and the beasts they told stories of.
Oct
25
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.
Oct
30
5:00p
End Date
Trunk or Treat
Buescher State Park
Join us at the free community event- Smithville ISD Trunk or Treat at Smithville JR High and High School for a spooky fun time!
Oct
30
6:30p
End Date
Huntsville State Park | Two 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.
Oct
31
8:00a
End Date
Island Trail Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Spot insects, reptiles, and more during this evening guided hike.
Oct
31
9:00a
End Date
Last Saturday Volunteer Workday
Village Creek State Park
Need volunteer hours? Help your local State Park look great!
Oct
31
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.
Oct
31
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.
Oct
31
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Oct
31
2:30p
End Date
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
1
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.
Nov
5
2:00p
End Date
Slippery Serpents
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover the history of snakes and the ones we have here in East Texas
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
7:00a
End Date
BigTex Backyard Ultra: Last Runner Standing
Stephen F. Austin State Park
The Ultimate Test of Grit—4.17 miles every hour until only one runner remains. How far will the Big Tex Backyard go this year?
Nov
7
8:00a
End Date
Island Trail Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Spot insects, reptiles, and more during this evening guided hike.
Nov
7
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.
Nov
7
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.
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
Lost Pines Wildlife Habitat Day
Bastrop State Park
Experience wildlife of the Lost Pines! Join in on interactive booths, activities, live wildlife, informational presentations and more at this free event at Bastrop State Park!
Nov
7
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Nov
7
2:30p
End Date
Nov
8
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.
Nov
12
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.
Nov
14
8:00a
End Date
Island Trail Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Spot insects, reptiles, and more during this evening guided hike.
Nov
14
9:00a
End Date
Nov
14
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.
Nov
14
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.
Nov
14
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Nov
14
2:30p
End Date
Nov
14
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.
Nov
15
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.
Nov
18
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Nov
20
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt- Youth Deer
Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park (including the Bauer Unit) and Honey Creek State Natural Area will be closed starting at 8pm on Friday, November 20, 2026 and will reopen at 12pm on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.
Nov
21
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Nov
21
8:00a
End Date
Island Trail Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Spot insects, reptiles, and more during this evening guided hike.
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
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.
Nov
21
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.
Nov
21
10:00a
End Date
Nov
21
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Nov
21
2:30p
End Date
Nov
21
6:00p
End Date
November 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.
Nov
22
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.
Nov
26
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
27
10:00a
End Date
Gobble Till You Wobble
Bastrop State Park
#OptOutside! Instead of taking on Black Friday shopping, spend a relaxing time outdoors on a 3.5 mile ranger led hike at Bastrop State Park!
Nov
27
12:00p
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
28
8:00a
End Date
Island Trail Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Spot insects, reptiles, and more during this evening guided hike.
Nov
28
9:00a
End Date
Nov
28
9:00a
End Date
Last Saturday Volunteer Workday
Village Creek State Park
Need volunteer hours? Help your local State Park look great!
Nov
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.
Nov
28
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Nov
28
2:30p
End Date
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
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Dec
5
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.
Dec
5
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Dec
10
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.
Dec
12
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.
Dec
12
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Dec
12
6:00p
End Date
Coastal Campsite Lights Night
Galveston Island State Park
Get ready for a festive evening on the coast as our campers light up the night with creative, family‑friendly campsite decorations!
Dec
12
6:00p
End Date
Christmas Starfest at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What's better than wishing upon a star? Wishing upon 4,500 stars at once.... and also, Santa at the same time! Join Texas Parks and Wildlife staff for our biggest star party of the year, with telescopes run by experienced Rangers, holiday activities for the kids, a star tour, and an introductory astronomy lesson.
Dec
12
7:00p
End Date
Holiday Hot Chocolate with a Ranger!
Mission Tejas State Park
Join park rangers for an evening cup of hot chocolate around the campfire and settle in for "tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago!"
Dec
16
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Dec
19
10:00a
End Date
Happy Holly-Days
Bastrop State Park
Celebrate Christmas in the Lost Pines with a morning full of holly jolly good times in the park for the whole family!
Dec
19
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.
Dec
19
10:00a
End Date
Dec
19
1:30p
End Date
Tejas Christmas Ornaments
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas and join park staff in crafting your own holiday decorations to bring home in time for Christmas!
Dec
19
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Dec
26
9:00a
End Date
Dec
26
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.
Dec
26
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
January 2027
Jan
1
7:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Sunrise Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Begin 2026 with a sunrise walk on the beach at Galveston Island State Park!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Bird Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Kick off 2026 with a refreshing Bird Walk at Galveston Island State Park!
Jan
2
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jan
2
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Jan
9
9:00a
End Date
Jan
9
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Jan
11
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt- Deer
Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park (including the Bauer Unit) and Honey Creek State Natural Area will be closed starting at 8pm on Monday, January 11, 2027 and will reopen at 12pm on Friday, January 15, 2027.
Jan
16
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop - Houston
Humble, TX - Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Professional development for anyone who works in education with children or the public, including teachers, homeschoolers, informal educators, and scout leaders
Jan
16
10:00a
End Date
Jan
16
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Jan
20
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Jan
23
9:00a
End Date
Jan
23
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Jan
30
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
February 2027
Feb
6
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Feb
6
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Feb
13
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Feb
17
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Feb
20
10:00a
End Date
Feb
20
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Feb
27
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
March 2027
Mar
6
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Mar
6
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Mar
13
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Mar
17
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Mar
20
10:00a
End Date
Mar
20
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Mar
27
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
April 2027
Apr
3
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Apr
3
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Apr
10
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Apr
17
10:00a
End Date
Apr
17
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Apr
21
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Apr
24
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
May 2027
May
1
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
May
1
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
May
8
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
May
15
10:00a
End Date
May
15
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
May
19
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
May
22
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
May
29
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
June 2027
Jun
5
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jun
5
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Jun
12
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Jun
16
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Jun
19
10:00a
End Date
Jun
19
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Jun
26
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
July 2027
Jul
3
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Jul
10
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Jul
17
10:00a
End Date
Jul
17
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Jul
21
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Jul
24
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Jul
31
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
August 2027
Aug
7
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Aug
14
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Aug
21
10:00a
End Date
Aug
21
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Aug
28
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
September 2027
Sep
4
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Sep
11
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Sep
18
10:00a
End Date
Sep
18
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Sep
25
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
October 2027
Oct
2
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Oct
9
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Oct
16
10:00a
End Date
Oct
16
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Oct
23
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
Oct
30
2:00p
End Date
Alligators: Predatory Engineers
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
How alligators got to be Predatory Engineers of the ecosystems they inhabit.
November 2027
Nov
20
10:00a
End Date