Calendar of Events

Houston Events

Events in and around Houston.

October 2024

Oct 15
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Log Dissection

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
"Homeschool Classes” are educational field trip style lessons, only open homeschool families. Open posting to view program description.
Oct 17
9:00a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Oct 18
9:00a
End Date

Basic Angler Education

Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Oct 18
5:30p
End Date

Pollinator BioBlitz: Birds and Butterflies

Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds and butterflies migrating through!
Oct 19 End Date

Autumn Scavenger Hunt (self-guided)

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Practice your observation skills as you adventure through the park!
Oct 19
10:00a
End Date

Lake Somerville Fall Festival

Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join us for a day of nature, learning, and celebration! Lake Somerville Fall Festival 2024, our first event to celebrate the fall season!
Oct 19
10:00a
End Date

Guided Kayak Trip

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Oct 19
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct 19
10:00a
End Date

Predators of the Pines - Guided Hike

Bastrop State Park
Join a Texas Master Naturalist to discover what creatures are roaming through the Lost Pines!
Oct 19
10:00a
End Date

Survival Hike (RSVP REQ'd)

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
On this hike you'll encounter wilderness survival scenarios and take a roll of the dice to await your fate! SAT OCT 12 - FULL; SAT OCT 19 - availability
Oct 19
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?
Oct 19
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Open Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Dive into nature at the Nature Center!
Oct 19
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!
Oct 19
5:00p
End Date

Halloween in the Park

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Join us for a haunting good time!
Oct 19
7:00p
End Date

Night Hike & Stargazing Adventure

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Embrace the beauty of the night sky and explore the wonders of the great outdoors at Stephen F. Austin State Park!
Oct 20
9:00a
End Date

Basic Angler Education

Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Oct 20
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct 20
10:00a
End Date

Bay Exploration

Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Oct 20
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Open Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Dive into nature at the Nature Center!
Oct 20
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!
Oct 20
3:00p
End Date

Sea Center Spooktacular

Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for our annual Halloween Spooktacular. Sunday, October 20th from 3pm-6pm.
Oct 24
9:00a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Oct 25
9:00a
End Date

Basic Angler Education

Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Oct 25
5:00p
End Date

Campfire Stories

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Gather 'round the campfire to hear adventurous tall tales and scary stories!
Oct 25
5:30p
End Date

Pollinator BioBlitz: Birds and Butterflies

Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds and butterflies migrating through!
Oct 25
6:30p
End Date

Huntsville State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)

Huntsville State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct 25
7:00p
End Date

Zombie Survival Game Night

Huntsville State Park
Join us for an interactive game learning about survival essentials in a post-apocalyptic world.
Oct 26
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct 26
10:00a
End Date

Bay Exploration

Galveston Island State Park
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Oct 26
11:00a
End Date

Wildcraft: Tarantulas!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about tarantulas and create your own eight-legged friend to take home!
Oct 26
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Open Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Dive into nature at the Nature Center!
Oct 26
1:00p
End Date

Spectacular Snakes!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Oct 26
3:30p
End Date

Pollinator BioBlitz: Identify That!

Galveston Island State Park
Are you always wondering what that cool bug or nifty plant is? We can help!
Oct 26
5:00p
End Date

BOO-gill Fishing and Haunted House

Huntsville State Park
Join us for an evening of fishing and a haunting look at what lurks in the woods.
Oct 26
5:30p
End Date

Trick or Treat in the Park

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us for family friendly fun! The Trick or Treat loop will be closed to traffic so we can stay spooky and safe! This event is free and open to the general public
Oct 27
8:30a
End Date

Wildscape Workday

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Green thumb anyone?
Oct 27
9:00a
End Date

Prairie Adventure Hike

Galveston Island State Park
Join a prairie expert for an adventure through the remaining 1% of coastal prairie habitat.
Oct 27
9:00a
End Date

Basic Angler Education

Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Oct 27
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct 27
12:00p
End Date

Nature Center Open Hours

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Dive into nature at the Nature Center!
Oct 27
2:00p
End Date

Alligators: From Egg to Apex

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Oct 31
9:00a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place!
Oct 31
8:30p
End Date

Night Hike

Lake Livingston State Park
Night Hike For Wildlife!

November 2024

Nov 1
8:00a
End Date

Birding Hike

Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov 1
2:00p
End Date

Archery (RSVP REQ'D)

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover all about this popular outdoor skill. We'll discover safe range etiquette, and practice with the bow and arrow. Suitable for both adults and youth. Youth must be 8+ years old.
Nov 2
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Nov 2
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!
Nov 2
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.
Nov 2
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov 2
10:00a
End Date

First Saturday Nature Walk – Explore & Discover!

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
Nov 2
2:00p
End Date

Archery (RSVP REQ'D)

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover all about this popular outdoor skill. We'll discover safe range etiquette, and practice with the bow and arrow. Suitable for both adults and youth. Youth must be 8+ years old.
Nov 2
2:00p
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us for a guided hike along the beautiful Island Trail
Nov 3
8:00a
End Date

Birding Hike

Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov 3
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov 5
10:00a
End Date

Homeschool Class: Archery

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
“Homeschool Classes” are educational field trip style lessons, only open homeschool families. Open posting to view program description.
Nov 9
8:00a
End Date

Volunteer Work Day

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Get Outside Alliance is joining us for a volunteer work day! Sign up to participate!
Nov 9
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

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

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov 16
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Nov 16
10:00a
End Date

Trail Mix: Edible Plants - Guided Hike

Bastrop State Park
Join a Lost Pines Master Naturalist for an adventure on the trails!
Nov 16
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov 16
10:00a
End Date

Predators of the Pines - Guided Hike

Buescher State Park
Hit the trails with a Texas Master Naturalist and learn about survival characteristics of the wild!
Nov 16
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 17
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov 21
2:00p
End Date

Beginners Roller Skating

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover the thrill of roller skating in our beautifully paved camping loop! Boost your fitness this summer in a new exciting way!
Nov 23
9:30a
End Date

Brazos Bend State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Nov 23
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov 23
10:00a
End Date

Lake Dip Netting

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Use our long handled dip nets to investigate the tiny creatures that live in Steinhagen Lake!
Nov 24
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov 27
2:00p
End Date

Beginners Roller Skating

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover the thrill of roller skating in our beautifully paved camping loop! Boost your fitness this summer in a new exciting way!
Nov 28
10:00a
End Date

Guided Turkey Hike

Galveston Island State Park
There has never been a Wild Turkey recorded in the park, but that won’t stop us from looking for one!
Nov 29 End Date

Opt Outside Kayak Tour

Galveston Island State Park
Opt out of the biggest shopping day of the year by taking a kayak tour out on the Galveston Bay. *Registration Required*
Nov 29
9:00a
End Date

Opt Outside Hike

Galveston Island State Park
Tell the crowds to TAKE A HIKE!
Nov 29
2:00p
End Date

Opt Outside Beach Walk

Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Nov 29
2:00p
End Date

Guided Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us for a guided hike along the beautiful Island Trail
Nov 30
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Nov 30
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov 30
10:00a
End Date

Kids Outdoor Games

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Engage in fun outdoor games! Adults must accompany youth but are allowed to sit on the sidelines!

December 2024

Dec 1
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Dec 6
8:00a
End Date

Birding Hike

Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Dec 7
10:00a
End Date

Trail Mix: Edible Plants - Guided Hike

Buescher State Park
Hit the trails with a Lost Pines Master Naturalist on a fun guided hike!
Dec 7
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.
Dec 7
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Dec 7
10:00a
End Date

First Saturday Nature Walk – Explore & Discover!

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
Dec 8
10:00a
End Date

All About Us!

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

Homeschool Class: Winter Migration

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
“Homeschool Classes” are educational field trip style lessons, only open homeschool families. Open posting to view program description.
Dec 14
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Dec 14
10:00a
End Date

A Simple Country Christmas

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join our festive holiday activities in the park!
Dec 14
1:00p
End Date

Christmas with the Fishes

Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an underwater Christmas spectacular.
Dec 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.
Dec 14
6:00p
End Date

Country Lights

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Drive, bike or walk thru the 200 camping loop to experience campsites adorned with holiday themed lights, sounds and decorations
Dec 18
3:00p
End Date

Project WILD Facilitator Training

Richmond, TX - Long Acres Ranch
Training to conduct the Suite of Texas Project WILD workshops. Prerequisite of WILD educator workshop required.
Dec 20 End Date

Holiday Heritage Trail Hike

Galveston Island State Park
Take a hike on our self-guided Holiday Trail!
Dec 21
10:00a
End Date

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.
Dec 21
10:00a
End Date

A Lost Pines CCC Christmas

Bastrop State Park
Celebrate Christmas in the Lost Pines with an evening full of holly jolly good times in the park for the whole family!
Dec 21
10:00a
End Date

Predators of the Pines - Guided Hike

Buescher State Park
Hit the trails with a Texas Master Naturalist and learn about survival characteristics of the wild!
Dec 28
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!

January 2025

Jan 1
7:00a
End Date

First Day Hike - Sunrise Beach Walk

Galveston Island State Park
Begin 2024 with a sunrise walk on the beach at Galveston Island State Park!
Jan 2
7:00a
End Date

Christmas Bird Count - 101

Galveston Island State Park
Spend your holiday season contributing to the nation's longest-running community science bird project!
Jan 2
11:00a
End Date

Christmas Bird Count - 101

Galveston Island State Park
Spend your holiday season contributing to the nation's longest-running community science bird project!
Jan 4
10:00a
End Date

First Saturday Nature Walk – Explore & Discover!

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jan 11
9:00a
End Date

Winter Birding

Galveston Island State Park
Owl bet it will be a hoot!
Jan 11
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.

February 2025

Feb 1
10:00a
End Date

First Saturday Nature Walk – Explore & Discover!

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
Feb 8
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.

March 2025

Mar 1
10:00a
End Date

First Saturday Nature Walk – Explore & Discover!

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
Mar 8
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.

April 2025

Apr 5
10:00a
End Date

First Saturday Nature Walk – Explore & Discover!

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
Apr 12
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.

May 2025

May 3
10:00a
End Date

First Saturday Nature Walk – Explore & Discover!

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.

June 2025

Jun 7
10:00a
End Date

First Saturday Nature Walk – Explore & Discover!

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.