South Texas Events
- Stargazing by the Shore
- Adventure away from a well-lit world and explore our cosmos through the dark skies of Mustang Island!
- Bird Bingo
- Birding and Bingo is a fun combination for the whole family! Test out your Bird ID skills with this game!
- Bird Watching
- A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
- Wild Craft
- Make an educational craft to remember the park by!
- Bird Walks
- Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
- Visitor Center (Castle) Open Hours
- Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
- Photography 101: Birding
- Join us for a beginner and family friendly introduction to bird photography - even with just your phone! This is a 60 Minutes with Mike program.
- Birding With a Ranger
- A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
- Night Hike
- Explore the wonders of the night with family and friends.
- Archery 101
- Enjoy your Saturday morning while learning basic archery with Park Superintendent Jose!
- Dutch Oven Cooking
- Learn how to make a dish with Dutch Oven cooking!
- Plant Survival Trail
- Lost in the woods? Come learn what plants you could use to survive in the wild!
- Tide Talk and Walk
- Join a Ranger on an afternoon stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
- Discoveries in the Dark
- Explore the park after dark!
- Art in the Park
- Families are welcome to paint and draw the nature around them.
- Take Aim with Atlatls
- Do you have what it takes to survive? Learn about the atlatl and find out!
- Skins, Skulls, and Tracks
- Learn about some of the common creatures of Goose Island State Park.
- Skins, Skulls, and Tracks
- Learn about some of the common creatures of Goose Island State Park.
- Beginner Kayaking on the Bayside
- Come enjoy a beginner-friendly kayaking adventure on the wild and lesser-known bayside of Mustang Island! *Registration Required*
- Explore Bowhunting Workshop (moved to JANUARY 10)
- Join us for a hands-on workshop that will get you ready to go out and harvest your first deer with a bow.