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.