Calendar of Events

Outdoor Skills Workshops

September 2023

Sep 22
6:30p
End Date

Lake Mineral Wells State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep 22
6:30p
End Date

Inks Lake State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (SOLD OUT)

Inks Lake State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep 23 End Date

Bentsen Outdoor Skills Showcase

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
🎉 An exciting day for fun, games, and getting to know the outdoors!
Sep 23
8:30a
End Date

Golf for Beginners 1

Lockhart State Park
Take a swing at golf! Learn the basics of the sport in this fun class. Registration required.
Sep 24
9:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger and discover and learn about the great hobby of birding!
Sep 28
9:00a
End Date

Guided Paddling Trip - Cherokee Paddling Trail

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the unique beauty of this seldom traveled paddling trail
Sep 29
6:30p
End Date

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

Lake Livingston State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep 30
9:00a
End Date

Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl

Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Sep 30
3:30p
End Date

Take Aim With Atlatls

Copper Breaks State Park
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl and dart. Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool.

October 2023

Oct 6
10:00a
End Date

Paddling Basics

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
This easy going program is perfect for beginners, families, and anyone who just isn't ready to commit to a longer paddle trip!
Oct 7
9:30a
End Date

Garner State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | San Antonio Area (Registration Open)

Garner State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct 7
9:30a
End Date

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct 7
10:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking: History in a Black Pot

Tyler State Park
Caution: You will be hooked!
Oct 7
1:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Lockhart State Park
Learn how to shoot like Robin Hood or Katniss Everdeen!
Oct 7
3:30p
End Date

Take Aim With Atlatls

Copper Breaks State Park
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl and dart. Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool.
Oct 7
3:30p
End Date

Ancient Spear Throwing

Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Oct 7
5:00p
End Date

Pedernales Falls Fest

Pedernales Falls State Park
🎉 Come celebrate 100 years of State Parks with a festival around the park and under the stars!
Oct 12
9:00a
End Date

Guided Paddling Trip - Cherokee Paddling Trail

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the unique beauty of this seldom traveled paddling trail
Oct 14
9:30a
End Date

Lake Tawakoni State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct 14
2:00p
End Date

Camp Oh No!

Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Somebody has been making a mess on the trail! Join Ranger Layla on a journey to uncover how you can reduce your footprint while recreating outdoors.
Oct 20 End Date

Find Your Trail

Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Embark on you next great adventure at Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Oct 20
10:00a
End Date

Paddling Basics

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
This easy going program is perfect for beginners, families, and anyone who just isn't ready to commit to a longer paddle trip!
Oct 20
4:00p
End Date

Find Your Trail: Orienteering 101

Barton Warnock Visitor Center
🎉 Join a ranger to learn how to navigate the backcountry of Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Oct 21
8:00a
End Date

iNaturalist Practice Hike

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Discover how to use this powerful tool and boost your naturalist skillset! This program is apart of today's BioBlitz Event!
Oct 21
8:30a
End Date

Golf for Beginners 2

Lockhart State Park
Take another swing at golf! Registration required.
Oct 21
8:30a
End Date

Dutch Oven 101

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Cast iron cooking - cowboy classic! Reservations required to participate.
Oct 21
9:00a
End Date

Texas Pollinator BioBlitz

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join the exciting BioBlitz to explore, discover, and catalogue important Texas Pollinators. *Please note - this event had been previously scheduled on 10/14, our event date will only be 10/21*
Oct 21
10:00a
End Date

Ready, Set, Camp!

Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about camping basics!
Oct 21
1:00p
End Date

Dutch Oven 101

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Mouthwatering meals made here! Reservations required to participate.
Oct 21
2:00p
End Date

Survival Fire

Tyler State Park
Emergency fire building
Oct 22
10:00a
End Date

Intro to Fly Fishing

Lockhart State Park
Learn the basics of fly fishing in this fun class!
Oct 28
9:30a
End Date

Blanco State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin/San Antonio 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 28
9:30a
End Date

Archery 101

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Try archery and learn a lifetime sport. **Registration is required, program limited to 15 participants. More information given after registration.
Oct 28
9:30a
End Date

Martin Dies Jr. State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct 28
11:00a
End Date

Archery 101

Copper Breaks State Park
Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow!

November 2023

Nov 4
9:30a
End Date

McKinney Falls State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (SOLD OUT)

McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Nov 4
9:30a
End Date

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Nov 4
11:00a
End Date

Archery 101

Copper Breaks State Park
Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow!
Nov 4
1:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Lockhart State Park
Learn how to shoot like Robin Hood or Katniss Everdeen!
Nov 4
3:30p
End Date

Ancient Spear Throwing

Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Nov 11
3:00p
End Date

Golf for Beginners 3

Lockhart State Park
Join our golf instructor to hone your skills and knowledge of the game! Registration required.
Nov 18
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 21
6:00p
End Date

Fireside Chat - Orienteering 101

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger to learn how to navigate the backcountry of Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Nov 25
11:00a
End Date

Archery 101

Copper Breaks State Park
Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow!

December 2023

Dec 15
2:00p
End Date

Orienteering 101

Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a ranger to learn how to navigate the backcountry of Big Bend Ranch State Park!