South Texas Events
- Kid Fish 2026 - CANCELLED
- Due to weather conditions, this event has been cancelled for 2026.
- Edible Plant Walk
- Discover what fruits and flowers helped sustain the human race before the invention of Walmart.
- Native American Heritage Day
- Join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month and learn about the tools used by the Karankawas and other Native Americans on the coast. Participate in atlatl throwing, net making and see genuine artifacts from the South Texas area. Meet at the Day Use Parking lot area of Mustang Island State Park.
- Kayaking 101
- Learn to kayak in this beginner friendly safety and paddling course.
- Fishing with a Ranger
- Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620-foot pier!
- Monarch Butterfly Tagging
- Walk along Big Tree Natural Area with a ranger and Texas Master Naturalist as we search for Monarch butterflies!
- Cleanup for the Cranes
- Help us prepare for the return of the original Winter Texan: Whooping Cranes!
- Woodland Bird Walk
- A bird walk through the live oak forest.
- What's Washing In?
- Beach walk with a ranger and see what's washing up on the shore.
- Christmas in the Park
- Drive through decorated campsites and visit the Recreation Hall for crafts, holiday cheer, and the return of the star party!
- Dutch Oven December
- Enjoy the outdoors this Christmas season by learning to cook your favorite dishes over a campfire!
- Nature Center
- Visit the Nature to learn about all the wonderful history and wildlife here at Choke Canyon State Park!
- Wildcraft
- Make an educational craft to remember the park by!
- Visitor Center (Castle) Hours
- Come learn about local natural and cultural resources at the historic Castle / Refectory!
- South Texas Plant Walk
- Come walk a trail with a ranger and learn about the plants which call South Texas home!
- Oysters: The Pearl of Goose Island
- Oysters are more than just food; they help protect the Texas coast!
- Kayak Tour of St. Charles Bay (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
- What will we see on the water today?
- Constitution to Nature
- Write your own constitution for nature using ink made from oak galls! This is an America 250 program.
- Geocaching 101
- Come learn about geocaching, an outdoor treasure-hunting game using GPS-enabled devices or smartphones.
- Sink Your Shucks Community Oyster Reef Restoration Event (REGISTRATION REQUIRED))
- Join Sink Your Shucks for our FIRST-EVER FALL volunteer oyster reef restoration event!