South Texas Events
- Dutch Oven March
- Enjoy the outdoors this spring by learning to cook your favorite dishes over a campfire!
- What Lurks Beneath
- Join Ranger Sara to discover creatures lurking in our waters.
- Nature Journaling
- Capture memories through art, observation and mindfulness with your family rather than electronics!
- Visitor Center (Castle) Hours
- Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory! CANCELLED on 4/2/26
- Mini Fish #3 and #4
- Fishing experience for ages 5-12. Free rods with participation!
- Night Sky Exploration
- Learn about some common winter constellations with a ranger!
- Spear Throwing
- A family-friendly blast to the past. Hunt like ancient people used to, with real Atlatls!
- 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.
- Online Eco-Trivia Game
- Attend virtual trivia night for Earth Day! Open to all ages for a bit of free fun and learning!
- 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!
- Open Castle
- Look inside the historic CCC Refectory and ask the Park Ranger any questions you might have.
- Saturday Family Fishing! CANCELLED Aug 31
- Come use fishing poles and equipment for free!
- The Meaning of Life (on a Hike)
- What's our place in the universe?
- Local Native American History / Thanksgiving Craft
- Visiting the park during your break? Come learn and make a craft!
- Microscopic Water Bugs
- What's in the lake water? Let's find out!
- Junior Ranger Adventure Hike
- Learn about the 10 essential supplies of hiking in a fun and interactive game!
- First Day Hike - Discovery Hike on Turks Cap Trail
- Start the new year with a guided hike along the trail with a ranger!
- First Day Hike - Bayfront Guided Hike
- Start the new year with a guided hike along the bayfront.