South Texas Events
- 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.
- Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)
- Explore the park history from the comfort of our electric tram.
- Goose Island Tram Tour (Registration Required)
- Explore the park history from the comfort of our electric tram.
- Fishing with a Ranger
- Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620-foot pier!
- Decorate a Star Chart
- Make and decorate your very own map of the night sky!
- America's Forgotten Tea
- Learn about North America's only caffeine-producing shrub!
- Monarch Butterfly Tagging
- Go beyond Big Tree with a ranger and Texas Master Naturalist as we search for Monarch butterflies!
- Bat Craft and Guided Hike
- Make your own flappy bat and take it on a guided hike as we search for real bats!
- Bat Craft and Guided Hike
- Make your own flappy bat and take it on a guided hike as we search for real bats!
- Live Oak Ornaments at Tropical Christmas
- Stop by Tropical Christmas at the Rockport Fair Grounds to decorate an ornament!
- Choke Canyon State Park - Family Volunteer Day
- Great for NHS hours! Keep the park beautiful on our local family volunteer day!
- Trail of the Dead
- A family friendly Halloween/Day of the Dead event complete with a haunted house/trail (Nature Center Area), educational booths, crafts, and more!
- Native American Atlatl Hunting
- A family-friendly blast to the past. Hunt like ancient people used to, with real Atlatls!
- Native American Atlatl Hunting
- A family-friendly blast to the past. Hunt like ancient people used to, with real Atlatls!
- Dutch Oven Cooking
- Learn how to make a dish with Dutch Oven cooking!
- First Day Hike
- Start the year off right by getting outside!
- Christmas in the Park
- See the park in lights, enjoy holiday activities, and CAMP FOR FREE when you decorate your campsite!
- Intro to Archery *Registration Required*
- Discover your new favorite hobby: archery!
- Bayfront Litter Cleanup
- Grab your gear and your good vibes—Goose Island needs your help!
- First Day Hike
- Start your year off right with a walk outside!