Calendar of Events

Outdoor Skills Workshops

October 2025

Oct 24
6:30p
End Date

Huntsville State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)

Huntsville State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct 24
7:00p
End Date

Zombie Survival Hike Game Night

Huntsville State Park
Gather what supplies are left and learn about the essentials to have in the outdoors.
Oct 25
9:30a
End Date

Dinosaur Valley State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct 25
9:30a
End Date

Blanco State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Registration Open)

Blanco State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct 25
10:00a
End Date

Find Your Way at Inks Lake!

Inks Lake State Park
Join us for a hands-on Map & Compass Navigation Course
Oct 25
10:00a
End Date

Hunters and Gatherers

Pedernales Falls State Park
Will you be able to survive living in a prehistoric Texas?
Oct 25
1:00p
End Date

Fall Kayaking - *CANCELED*

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
**Canceled**Enjoy a fall paddle while learning the basics of kayaking.
Oct 25
3:30p
End Date

Inflatable Archery *THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.*

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Practice shooting a bow and arrow for safe-inflatable archery fun under the guidance of a skilled instructor, participants will learn the art of precision, focus, and discipline.
Oct 26
10:00a
End Date

Campfire 101: Making Camping S’more Fun

Lockhart State Park
Join us for a fire-building demonstration!
Oct 31
6:30p
End Date

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Registration Open)

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.

November 2025

Nov 1
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Fish - College Station

College Station, TX - Lick Creek Park
Learn to fish at this fun, FREE, family event!
Nov 1
10:00a
End Date

Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl

Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Nov 1
3:00p
End Date

Hunters and Gatherers

Pedernales Falls State Park
Will you be able to survive living in a prehistoric Texas?
Nov 8
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Fish tales told here!
Nov 8
2:00p
End Date

Kid’s Wilderness Survival

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
A great program for your child’s outdoor safety and parents learn as much as the kids.
Nov 9
10:00a
End Date

Intro to Fly Fishing

Lockhart State Park
Learn the basics of fly fishing in this fun class!
Nov 15
8:30a
End Date

Golf for Beginners 3

Lockhart State Park
Join Ranger Steven to build upon your golf knowledge and skills! Registration required.
Nov 15
9:30a
End Date

Mountain Biking for Beginners

Lockhart State Park
Join us for a biking adventure on park trails! Some equipment provided. Registration required.
Nov 15
9:30a
End Date

Cedar Hill State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)

Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Nov 15
11:00a
End Date

Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl

Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Nov 21
5:00p
End Date

Dutch Oven Cookin'

Tyler State Park
Bold flavor, one pot — Dutch oven magic!
Nov 21
6:30p
End Date

Texas Outdoor Family Outdoor Leadership Training | Bastrop State Park (Application Open Until November 6th)

Bastrop State Park
The Texas Outdoor Family program provides 900+ families with a "Learn to Camp" experience in Texas State Parks each year. Could you help?
Nov 21
6:30p
End Date

Texas Outdoor Family Outdoor Leadership Training | Cedar Hill State Park (Application Open Until November 6th)

Cedar Hill State Park
The Texas Outdoor Family program provides 900+ families with a "Learn to Camp" experience in Texas State Parks each year. Could you help?
Nov 22
9:00a
End Date

Archery 101

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Try archery and learn a lifetime sport. **Registration is required, program limited to 15 participants.**
Nov 22
9:30a
End Date

Brazos Bend State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Nov 22
10:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Pies!

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
In celebration of Thanksgiving, we will make pies over a campfire! A family-friendly taste of the outdoors!
Nov 22
12:00p
End Date

Hunters and Gatherers

Pedernales Falls State Park
Will you be able to survive living in a prehistoric Texas?
Nov 22
12:00p
End Date

Intro to Birding

Tyler State Park
Let's spread our wings!
Nov 23
10:00a
End Date

Campfire 101: Making Camping S’more Fun

Lockhart State Park
Join us for a fire-building demonstration!
Nov 28
1:00p
End Date

Find Your Way at Inks Lake!

Inks Lake State Park
Join us for a hands-on Map & Compass Navigation Course
Nov 28
1:00p
End Date

Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl

Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Nov 29
10:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Inks Lake State Park
Join a park volunteer and learn the basics of fishing!

December 2025

Dec 20
10:00a
End Date

Fun with Maps: Skills for teens

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Turn paper and compass into your ultimate adventure tools.

January 2026

Jan 10
10:00a
End Date

Explore Bowhunting (moved to JANUARY 10)

Goose Island State Park
Join us for a hands-on workshop that will get you ready to go out and harvest your first deer with a bow.

February 2026

Feb 21
10:00a
End Date

Explore Bowhunting--Rescheduled from 10/25/2025

Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us as we Explore Bowhunting!