South Texas Events

Goose Island Extravaganza: Star Party!

🎉 Join us in the celebration of 100 years in Texas State Parks! We're partnering with the Corpus Christi Astronomical Society for an epic star party!

Nature Center

Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!

Fishing with Dad

Bring your dad and throw out a line!

Little Rangers: Sssslithering Snakes

***Location moved to the Castle***. Learn more about our spaghetti-shaped friends!

Make a Star Chart!

Make and decorate your very own map of the night sky!

Virtual Visit to Mustang Island State Park

Join us virtually for park views and updates: https://www.facebook.com/MustangIslandSP

Paddle with a Park Ranger

*Reservations Required* The bay is calling, and I must go...

Kayaking with a Ranger *Registration Required*

The bay is calling, and I must go...

Big Tree Birding

Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!

Shorebird Walk

What shorebirds will you see?

National Moth Night

It's National Moth Week! Join us in discovering the nocturnal pollinators of Goose Island.

Fishing with a Ranger

Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620ft pier!

Earth Day Girl Scout Cleanup

Girl Scout service opportunity! In honor of Earth Day, all Girl Scouts are welcome to come and clean up trash along the shoreline of Choke Canyon Reservoir.

All About Alligators

See ya later alligator!

Kayak Litter Pickup of Aransas Bay (Registration Required)

Join Keep Aransas County Beautiful in cleaning up our bays!

Sink Your Shucks Community Oyster Reef Restoration Event (May 4th is FULL)

Support local waterways and marine life by helping us restore oyster reefs!

Fishing with an Ambassador

Stop by and fish with us!

Whooping Crane Couples Walk

Did you know that Whooping Crane pairs are bonded for life?

Guided Nature Walk

Join a ranger on a walk through the park.

Take Aim with Atlatls (Registration Required)

Atl-what?! Come find out!