South Texas Events

Girl Scouts Love State Parks
Learn about the Land and Sea with Goose Island and Choke Canyon State Parks!
Roving Ranger
Visit a ranger at Big Tree!
Full Moon Shoreline Walk
Join a ranger and park volunteers for the unique experience of walking along the water's edge with only the light of the full moon as a guide.
Birding with a Ranger
Discover the birds that call Goose Island State Park home!
Junior Ranger Academy
Want to become the next junior ranger? We'll help!
Vaquero Skills at the Aransas County Community Center
Join us at the Smithsonian: Museum on Main Street from 10am-12pm!
Canceled - Kayak Tour of St. Charles Bay
This program has been canceled due to the high wind forecast.
Fishing with a Ranger
Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620-foot pier!
Dutch Oven Pies!
In celebration of Thanksgiving, we will make pies over a campfire! A family-friendly taste of the outdoors!
Oysters: The Pearl of Goose Island
Oysters are more than just food; they help protect the Texas coast!
iNaturalist 101: Discovering the Outdoors
Using smartphones, we'll discover the world around us!
Wings Rescue Center - Rehabber and Handler Program
Join us for a presentation from Wings Rescue Center's certified rehabber and handler, Amy Benkowski.
What Lurks Beneath
Join Ranger Sara to discover creatures lurking in our waters.
Night Sky Exploration - Perseid Meteor Shower Edition
Join a ranger as we tour the constellations of the night sky. Bonus: The Perseid meteor shower is active during this time!
Galentine's Day Guided Hike and Tea Party
Celebrate your gal pals while enjoying a cup of native Yaupon Holly tea!
Opt Outside Walk
Skip the crowded shops and opt to spend time outside!
A Piece of Texas History: Traditional German Pretzel Making Class
Happy Oktoberfest! Join us for a pretzel making course and an exploration of German, Texan and Tejano History.
Girl Scouts Love State Parks
The annual kid-friendly, family-friendly Girl Scout activity day! See event details below for activities and times.
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Birding with a Ranger
Use binoculars to spot all kinds of birds feeding in our Bird Sanctuary!