San Antonio Events
Events in and around San Antonio.
September 2024
Sep
17
10:00a
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Preschool in the Park: Our Solar System
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Sep
17
7:30p
End Date
Super Harvest Moon Viewing Party
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Bring your telescope and binoculars and join us for an evening of moon viewing!
Sep
18
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes in the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Sep
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!
Sep
19
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of the month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Sep
19
10:00a
End Date
Sep
19
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes in the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes in the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Sep
20
1:00p
End Date
Make Your Own Animal Print!
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Use Plaster of Paris to make and take your animal footprint of choice!
Sep
21
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Sep
21
9:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Sep
21
9:00a
End Date
History of Piñatas
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Now a common party activity, piñatas weren't always just fun and games! Come learn the fascinating history of piñatas and their link to Spanish missions.
Sep
21
9:00a
End Date
National Clean-up Day - River Clean-up
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us in cleaning up our precious natural water ways.
Sep
21
9:30a
End Date
Bison Head to Toe
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Master Naturalist for an overview of the many ways Indigenous tribes use all parts of the once-plentiful American bison.
Sep
21
10:00a
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Sep
21
10:00a
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Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Devil's Waterhole Guided Paddle (Registration Only)
Inks Lake State Park
Learn kayaking basics then follow a Park Ranger or volunteer on a Guided Paddle to Devil's Waterhole!
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Sep
21
12:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore our exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, ask questions!
Sep
21
1:00p
End Date
Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Sep
21
1:00p
End Date
Sep
21
2:00p
End Date
Nature Craft-ivities-Spiderweb Masterpieces
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn about a nature topic followed by an arts and crafts project!
Sep
21
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive. You'll get to touch real specimens!
Sep
21
2:00p
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Sep
21
2:00p
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Sep
21
2:00p
End Date
Lotería y Pan Dulce- *TIME HAS CHANGED*
Guadalupe River State Park
Come play nature lotería and enjoyed some pan dulce!
Sep
21
2:00p
End Date
All Things Birds
Garner State Park
Learn some facts about birds with a ranger, then learn how to use binoculars to find birds at the Pavillion.
Sep
21
2:30p
End Date
Papel Picado
Lockhart State Park
Create your own dazzling papel picado as you learn the history of this traditional decoration!
Sep
21
3:00p
End Date
Mysteries of the Night: An Owl Exploration
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Unlock the secrets of the night and discover why owls reign supreme under the starry sky!
Sep
21
3:30p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Sep
21
7:30p
End Date
September Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Sep
22
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Sep
22
8:30a
End Date
Pupper Falls! Walk for Paws & Nature
McKinney Falls State Park
Experience the connection with nature in our local state
park while giving shelter dogs a much-needed outing!
Sep
22
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore Honey Creek Ranch with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
Sep
22
10:00a
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Sep
22
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Sep
22
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Sep
22
11:00a
End Date
Fall Equinox Guided Hike
McKinney Falls State Park
Come welcome the new season at McKinney Falls and join our Fall Equinox Guided Hike!
Sep
22
1:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Sep
22
7:00p
End Date
Sunset Hike
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate the Fall Equinox by reconnecting with nature at Goliad State Park.
Sep
22
7:00p
End Date
Bird and UV Night Walk with Central Texas Mycological Society
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a UV night walk to explore the park to look for glowing birds, night pollinators, glowing plants, fungus, lichens and more.
Sep
25
10:00a
End Date
Rock ID Hike
Lockhart State Park
Ever wondered what types of rocks are common in Central Texas? Join us to find out!
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalist Preschool Classes
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Sep
27
10:00a
End Date
Hiking Through History
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
Sep
27
1:00p
End Date
Make Your Own Animal Print!
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Use Plaster of Paris to make and take your animal footprint of choice!
Sep
27
7:00p
End Date
Plant Survival Trail
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Lost in the woods? Come learn what plants you could use to survive in the wild!
Sep
28
8:00a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck March
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us as McKinney Falls State Park hosts the 2nd Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck on September 28, 2024.
Sep
28
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Sep
28
8:30a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Was that a kinglet, or a kingbird? Learn how you can add birding to your outdoor skills set.
Sep
28
9:00a
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Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Veterans Suicide Awareness Ruck Hike
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and Garner State Park will be hosting a ruck hike to shed light on this issue, which affects many veterans and their loved ones. The Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hike covers 4 miles across the park to the top of Old Baldy.
Sep
28
9:00a
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Sep
28
9:00a
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Skins and Skulls
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get up close and personal with some of the animals of Goliad State Park by looking at, and feeling, their fur, talons, and teeth!
Sep
28
9:30a
End Date
Bison Head to Toe
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Master Naturalist for an overview of the many ways Indigenous tribes use all parts of the once-plentiful American bison.
Sep
28
10:00a
End Date
Cotton Craze
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Help us handpick the cotton from our small cotton patch.
Sep
28
10:00a
End Date
Inflatable Archery
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Practice shooting a bow and arrow for safe-inflatable archery fun
Sep
28
10:00a
End Date
FREE: Deaf Outdoors Day
Lockhart State Park
Discover your park with ASL interpreters! Registration required.
Sep
28
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Sep
28
10:00a
End Date
Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
Sep
28
12:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore our exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, ask questions!
Sep
28
1:00p
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Join a park ranger or volunteer on a short but informative hike!
Sep
28
1:00p
End Date
Sep
28
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Inks Lake State Park
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive and touch real specimens!
Sep
28
2:00p
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Sep
28
2:00p
End Date
All Things Birds
Garner State Park
Learn some facts about birds with a ranger, then learn how to use binoculars to find birds at the Pavillion.
Sep
28
2:30p
End Date
Sep
28
3:00p
End Date
Mysteries of the Night: An Owl Exploration
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Unlock the secrets of the night and discover why owls reign supreme under the starry sky!
Sep
28
7:15p
End Date
Sep
28
7:30p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!
Sep
29
9:00a
End Date
Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a paws-itively delightful adventure at the Bauer Unit!
Sep
29
9:00a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk/Ruck
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us for a walk in honor of those we have lost to suicide and in support of those still struggling to find a way to live after their service.
Sep
29
9:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Embrace your creative side by making Fall themed crafts on the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Sep
29
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Sep
29
10:00a
End Date
Sep
29
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Sep
29
10:00a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Join us on an easy ruck or hike as we partner with Burnet VFW Post 6974 to raise awareness for a good cause.
October 2024
Oct
3
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of the month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Oct
3
10:00a
End Date
Winter Garden Program
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Oct
4
5:00p
End Date
Arts in the Park
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a brief discussion of how art connects us to nature, and craft a memento of Enchanted Rock to take home with you!
Oct
4
7:15p
End Date
Sounds of the Night
Guadalupe River State Park
Learn how to identify common animals by the sounds they make at night.
Oct
5
8:00a
End Date
First Saturday Guided Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA.
Oct
5
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
5
8:30a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Oct
5
8:30a
End Date
Oct
5
9:00a
End Date
Bug Safari
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us to learn about the bugs that call McKinney Falls State Park home!
Oct
5
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning guided hike to the top of Enchanted Rock.
Oct
5
10:00a
End Date
Oct
5
10:00a
End Date
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike
Lockhart State Park
Explore the world of tiny predators and tiny prey; how they see and how they slay.
Oct
5
10:00a
End Date
Storytime and Scavenger Hunt: Butterflies
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for storytime and then embark on a guided walk to complete a pollinator-themed scavenger hunt!
Oct
5
11:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our headquarters and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking.
Oct
5
12:00p
End Date
Oct
5
1:00p
End Date
Oct
5
1:00p
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Oct
5
3:00p
End Date
Hiking Through History
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
Oct
5
3:00p
End Date
Mysteries of the Night: An Owl Exploration
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Unlock the secrets of the night and discover why owls reign supreme under the starry sky!
Oct
5
7:30p
End Date
Oct
5
8:30p
End Date
Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Oct
6
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
6
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Oct
6
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore Honey Creek Ranch with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
Oct
6
10:00a
End Date
Oct
6
10:30a
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Oct
6
12:00p
End Date
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ecosystems
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ecosystems
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
9
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ecosystems
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
10
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of the month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Oct
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ecosystems
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
11
End Date
Annual Texas Pollinator BioBlitz with iNaturalist
McKinney Falls State Park
Mark your calendars now and come contribute to community science!
Oct
11
End Date
Annual Texas Pollinator BioBlitz w/iNaturalist
Guadalupe River State Park
Mark your calendars now and come contribute to community science!
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalist Preschool Classes
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Oct
11
7:00p
End Date
Intro to Astro
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for an introduction to astronomy at our beloved Dark Sky Park.
Oct
11
7:30p
End Date
Observe the Moon
Pedernales Falls State Park
Lets take a close look at the brightest object in the night sky!
Oct
12
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
12
8:30a
End Date
Golf for Beginners 4
Lockhart State Park
Join our golf instructor for our most advanced lesson yet! Registration required.
Oct
12
9:00a
End Date
Oct
12
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
12
10:00a
End Date
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
iNaturalist and Seek for Beginners
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn how to combine technology, nature, and citizen science.
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
Edible Plants Walk
Lockhart State Park
Join us to explore the wild treats of the woods in this fun hike!
Oct
12
11:00a
End Date
Hiking Through History
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
Oct
12
11:00a
End Date
Magic Metamorphoses
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What do Packsaddle Schist and monarch butterflies have in common? Come find out about the magic of geologic and biologic change with a ranger!
Oct
12
12:30p
End Date
Decorate an Upcycled Bird Feeder
Guadalupe River State Park
Come celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with us!
Oct
12
1:00p
End Date
Oct
12
1:00p
End Date
Oct
12
2:00p
End Date
Pollinator Friends
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Bees, bats, birds, oh my! Pssst, we also have crafts....
Oct
12
3:30p
End Date
Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Oct
12
5:30p
End Date
Fall Forest Fest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Come to Stephen F. Austin State Park for a spooktacular evening of family-fun!
Oct
12
6:30p
End Date
Annual Observe the Moon Night
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join the Hill Country Astronomers as we celebrate lunar observation, science, and exploration!
Oct
12
6:30p
End Date
Oct
13
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
13
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Oct
13
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore Honey Creek Ranch with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
Oct
13
12:00p
End Date
Oct
13
2:00p
End Date
Read, Create, and Explore - Pollinators
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
What is all the buzzzzz about pollinators??
Oct
14
4:30p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: The Moon
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Oct
16
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes in the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Oct
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!
Oct
16
2:00p
End Date
Oct
17
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of the month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Oct
17
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes in the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Oct
17
5:30p
End Date
Halloweenie Roast
Buescher State Park
Friends of the Lost Pines State Parks presents their annual Halloweenie Roast at the Picnic Pavilion at Buescher State Park!
Oct
18
9:00a
End Date
Wildlife Hike
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join our park ranger in viewing local wildlife in their native habitat!
Oct
18
9:00a
End Date
Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes in the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Oct
19
8:00a
End Date
Prep for the Pro Hab Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Do you want to hike to Government Canyon’s Protected Habitat (Pro Hab)? Are you feeling unsure about taking on such a long hike? Join experienced guides who will lead you on a series of progressively longer hikes to help you prepare for the annual Hike to the Pro Hab.
Oct
19
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
19
9:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Oct
19
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Oct
19
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
19
10:00a
End Date
Insectigation Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
What's bugging you? Let's take a hike to observe some of the little things that are really running the world.
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike
Lockhart State Park
Explore the world of tiny predators and tiny prey; how they see and how they slay.
Oct
19
11:00a
End Date
Oct
19
11:00a
End Date
Majestic Monarchs
Guadalupe River State Park
Come learn all about monarch butterflies and watch a monarch tagging demonstration!
Oct
19
12:00p
End Date
Oct
19
1:00p
End Date
Oct
19
1:00p
End Date
FREE: Fall Festival & Native Plant Sale
Lockhart State Park
Join the fun at Lockhart State Park for a celebration of fall, pollinators, and plants! Drop in any time between 1-4pm.
Oct
19
3:00p
End Date
Oct
19
5:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Start your journey to becoming a Junior Ranger today!
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
19
7:00p
End Date
Oct
20
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
20
9:00a
End Date
Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a paws-itively delightful adventure at the Bauer Unit!
Oct
20
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Oct
20
11:00a
End Date
Native Plant Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Experience the unique botanical offerings of Enchanted Rock with a ranger or volunteer on this easy hike.
Oct
20
12:00p
End Date
Oct
20
2:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Oct
25
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalist Preschool Classes
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Oct
25
2:00p
End Date
Texas Pollinator BioBlitz
Garner State Park
Participate in citizen science by observing and tracking pollinators and flowering plants at Garner State Park. A parker Ranger will instruct you how to use the iNaturalist app observe and identify pollinators then guide to the best viewing areas in the park for pollinator viewing.
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
Oct
25
6:30p
End Date
Campfire Cures: Scary Stories & Fears of the Dark
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire with a ranger and shed some light on your fears of the dark.
Oct
25
7:00p
End Date
Halloween Night Hike *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a hauntingly fun night hike through the eerie trails of Guadalupe River State Park!
Oct
25
7:00p
End Date
Decorate a Star Chart
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make and decorate your very own map of the night sky!
Oct
25
9:00p
End Date
Tour the Cosmos
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Stop by and take some time to observe the wonders of the night sky.
Oct
26
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
26
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
26
10:00a
End Date
Gifts from the Trees Hike
Lockhart State Park
Discover the secrets of your backyard trees in this fun walk!
Oct
26
12:00p
End Date
Oct
26
1:00p
End Date
Oct
26
1:00p
End Date
Pollinator BioBlitz
Lockhart State Park
Let's see how many different pollinator species we can find at Lockhart State Park!
Oct
26
3:00p
End Date
Oct
26
3:00p
End Date
Oct
26
5:00p
End Date
Oct
26
6:30p
End Date
Wildlife Trick or Treat
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a short, wooded hike to visit a series of trail stations where you'll learn about "spooky" wildlife including scorpions, bats, skunks and more. Bring your trick-or-treat gear!
Oct
26
7:00p
End Date
Cosmic Creepy Crawlies Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Summon your courage and join us for a spooky Night Hike with spider snuffing, black light scorpion spotting, and stargazing!
Oct
26
7:00p
End Date
Spooky Creatures of the Night Hike
Lockhart State Park
Ever wondered what (or who) goes bump in the night?
Oct
26
7:00p
End Date
Oct
26
8:15p
End Date
Sounds of the Night
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Sssshhhh...did you hear that? What was that noise?
Oct
27
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
27
8:30a
End Date
Guinea Grass Pull Party (Reservations Required)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
It's a natural resource conservation party, whoop!
Oct
27
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Oct
27
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Oct
27
10:00a
End Date
Oct
27
10:00a
End Date
Oct
27
11:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our headquarters and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking.
Oct
27
12:00p
End Date
Oct
31
7:45p
End Date
November 2024
Nov
1
10:00a
End Date
Nov
2
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Nov
2
9:00a
End Date
Bug Safari
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us to learn about the bugs that call McKinney Falls State Park home!
Nov
2
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.
Nov
2
10:00a
End Date
Storytime and Craft: Turkeys
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for storytime and a take-home craft.
Nov
2
10:00a
End Date
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike
Lockhart State Park
Explore the world of tiny predators and tiny prey; how they see and how they slay.
Nov
2
2:00p
End Date
Colors of the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Create beautiful artwork that captures the colors of an autumn day at Government Canyon.
Nov
2
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Join us for a star party and learn about the magic of the skies!
Nov
2
7:30p
End Date
Star Stories
Lockhart State Park
Discover the constellations that decorate our fall sky and listen to the exciting tales that surround them!
Nov
3
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Nov
3
9:00a
End Date
Fall Plant Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us as we search for fall colors, late bloomers and other interesting plants on this guided walk.
Nov
3
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Nov
3
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore Honey Creek Ranch with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
Nov
3
11:00a
End Date
Magic Metamorphoses
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What do Packsaddle Schist and monarch butterflies have in common? Come find out about the magic of geologic and biologic change with a ranger!
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Mammals
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
6
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Mammals
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
6
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Mammals
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of the month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Mammals
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
8
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalist Preschool Classes
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Nov
9
8:00a
End Date
Veterans Day Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Come out to Government Canyon State Natural Area and celebrate our military members with a Veteran’s Day Hike.
Nov
9
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Nov
9
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.
Nov
9
10:00a
End Date
Rio! Rio!
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
For centuries people have been settling along the San Antonio River, from native hunters and gatherers to European immigrants. Come see how they lived and changed the surrounding area at this exciting event!
Nov
9
1:00p
End Date
Nov
9
3:30p
End Date
Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Nov
9
8:45p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association- 09/14 OFFERING CANCELLED; RESCHEDULED TO 09/21
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Nov
10
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Nov
10
9:00a
End Date
Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a paws-itively delightful adventure at the Bauer Unit!
Nov
10
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Nov
10
10:30a
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Nov
11
10:00a
End Date
Fun and Games for Armistice Day
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Nov
13
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes in the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Nov
14
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of the month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Nov
14
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes in the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Nov
15
10:00a
End Date
Nov
15
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes in the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Nov
16
8:00a
End Date
Prep for the Pro Hab Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Do you want to hike to Government Canyon’s Protected Habitat (Pro Hab)? Are you feeling unsure about taking on such a long hike? Join experienced guides who will lead you on a series of progressively longer hikes to help you prepare for the annual Hike to the Pro Hab.
Nov
16
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Nov
16
9:00a
End Date
Guided Loop Trail Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a guided hike of our longest trail, the 4.6-mile Loop Trail.
Nov
16
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Nov
16
10:00a
End Date
Edible Plants Walk
Lockhart State Park
Join us to explore the wild treats of the woods in this fun hike!
Nov
16
11:00a
End Date
Native Plant Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Experience the unique botanical offerings of Enchanted Rock with a ranger or volunteer on this easy hike.
Nov
16
6:30p
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us for a short hike in the Frontcountry under the silvery light of the moon.
Nov
17
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Nov
17
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Nov
17
10:00a
End Date
Nov
19
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Rainbows
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Nov
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!
Nov
21
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of the month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Nov
22
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalist Preschool Classes
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Nov
22
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt- Youth Deer
Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park (including the Bauer Unit) will be closed starting at 8pm on Friday, November 22, 2024 and will reopen 12pm on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Nov
23
End Date
Star Party with Hill Country Astronomers
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the Hill Country Astronomers for a night of telescope stargazing at a Dark Sky Park.
Nov
23
9:00a
End Date
Chisholm Trail Turkey Trot
Lockhart State Park
Ready, Set….Gobble! Join us for a 1-mile or 5K run/walk to celebrate fall in the park!
Nov
23
9:30a
End Date
Nature's Gifts
Government Canyon State Natural Area
For thousands of years, the diverse native plants of south-central Texas have offered food, medicine, fiber, and other gifts to people who know how to use them.
Nov
23
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.
Nov
23
10:00a
End Date
Hard Labor Hike
Lockhart State Park
Hear the story of the Civilian Conservation Corps and discover their legacy in this engaging hike!
Nov
24
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Nov
24
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Nov
24
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Nov
24
11:00a
End Date
Native Plant Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Experience the unique botanical offerings of Enchanted Rock with a ranger or volunteer on this easy hike.
Nov
26
2:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven Friendsgiving
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join your friends at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Nov
27
2:00p
End Date
Nov
29
8:30a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Was that a kinglet, or a kingbird? Learn how you can add birding to your outdoor skills set.
Nov
29
10:00a
End Date
Turkey Peak Turkey Trot
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Include Enchanted Rock in your Turkey Day weekend plans, and come walk, run, or jog this 3.0-mile trail challenge!
Nov
29
10:30a
End Date
7th Annual Turkey Trot 5K/1-Mile Fun Run
South Llano River State Park
Come earn those Thanksgiving calories!
Nov
29
2:00p
End Date
Nov
30
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Nov
30
9:00a
End Date
Guided Loop Trail Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a guided hike of our longest trail, the 4.6-mile Loop Trail.
Nov
30
9:30a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Nov
30
10:00a
End Date
Deck the Halls
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Learn about making Christmas decorations with natural materials.
Nov
30
10:00a
End Date
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike
Lockhart State Park
Explore the world of tiny predators and tiny prey; how they see and how they slay.
Nov
30
2:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
December 2024
Dec
1
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Dec
5
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of the month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Dec
7
8:00a
End Date
First Saturday Guided Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA.
Dec
7
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Dec
7
9:00a
End Date
Bug Safari
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us to learn about the bugs that call McKinney Falls State Park home!
Dec
7
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.
Dec
7
10:00a
End Date
Winter Holiday Traditions
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Celebrate the holidays the old-fashioned way by hand-crafting items families might have made on the historic ranches that became Government Canyon.
Dec
7
10:00a
End Date
Dec
7
10:00a
End Date
Dec
7
11:00a
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our table at the gazebo and learn about some of the rocks that make our park so.... "Enchanting!"
Dec
7
2:00p
End Date
Dec
7
7:00p
End Date
Christmas Campfire Story and S'mores
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Bring a blanket and settle in for a festive story read by a ranger, then make s'mores over our campfire.
Dec
8
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Dec
8
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Dec
9
4:30p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Birds
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Birds
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
11
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Birds
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
12
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of the month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Dec
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Birds
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
13
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalist Preschool Classes
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Dec
13
10:00a
End Date
Dec
13
5:30p
End Date
Intro to Astro
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for an introduction to astronomy at our beloved Dark Sky Park.
Dec
14
8:00a
End Date
Prep for the Pro Hab Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Do you want to hike to Government Canyon’s Protected Habitat (Pro Hab)? Are you feeling unsure about taking on such a long hike? Join experienced guides who will lead you on a series of progressively longer hikes to help you prepare for the annual Hike to the Pro Hab.
Dec
14
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Dec
14
8:30a
End Date
Hike to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile hike with a ranger to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Dec
14
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.
Dec
14
4:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a night of holiday magic on Saturday, December 14th as Guadalupe River State Park transforms into a winter wonderland!
Dec
14
6:00p
End Date
Holiday Light Drive-Thru
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Check out our camper's holiday spirit by taking a drive by lighted campsites and park buildings!
Dec
15
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Dec
15
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Dec
15
5:30p
End Date
55th Annual Tree Lighting
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy this special tradition started 55 years ago by President and Mrs. Johnson.
Dec
17
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Bird Walk
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Dec
18
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes in the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
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!
Dec
19
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first three Thursdays of the month for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Dec
19
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes in the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
20
10:00a
End Date
Dec
20
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes in the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
21
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Dec
21
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Dec
21
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.
Dec
21
10:00a
End Date
Watercolor Holiday Cards
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Create a watercolor card for your loved ones this holiday season!
Dec
21
10:00a
End Date
Hard Labor Hike
Lockhart State Park
Hear the story of the Civilian Conservation Corps and discover their legacy in this engaging 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
1:00p
End Date
Dec
21
2:00p
End Date
Holiday Gift for the Birds
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Show your backyard birds some love with a hand-decorated feeder!
Dec
21
3:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Tell Santa your wish list, sip hot chocolate, color a greeting card, and join us for a very special Christmas night hike this December!
Dec
21
6:00p
End Date
Winter Solstice Night Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a walk over fields and through the woods on a starry (fingers crossed), moonless night...the longest night of the year.
Dec
22
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Dec
26
9:00a
End Date
Bluff Spurs Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Get a bird’s-eye view of Government Canyon on this ranger-led hike.
Dec
27
9:30a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Dec
28
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Dec
28
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.
Dec
28
2:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Dec
28
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Join us for a star party and learn about the magic of the skies!
Dec
29
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Dec
29
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Dec
29
10:00a
End Date
January 2025
Jan
1
End Date
First Day Honey Creek Guided Walks *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek on our First Day Hikes!
Jan
1
End Date
Self-Guided First Day Nature Hikes
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience the great outdoors and join us for a self-guided First Day Hike!
Jan
4
8:00a
End Date
Guided Hike to the Protected Habitat Area
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Ready for a longer hike? Join experienced guides for an all-day excursion into the farthest reaches of Government Canyon SNA.
Jan
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.
Jan
5
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Jan
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.
Jan
12
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Jan
13
4:30p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Jan
13
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt- Deer
Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park (including the Bauer Unit) will be closed starting at 8pm on Monday, January 13, 2025 and will reopen 12pm on Friday, January 17, 2025.
Jan
15
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
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.
Jan
19
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Jan
26
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
February 2025
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
El Viaje - The Journey
Goose Island State Park
Join us on a journey through time and explore Texas History through hands-on programming.
Feb
10
4:30p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Feb
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!
March 2025
Mar
10
4:30p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Mar
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!
April 2025
Apr
14
4:30p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Apr
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!
May 2025
May
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!