Calendar of Events

Outdoor Skills Workshops

November 2025

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 (FULL Registration Closed)

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

Fishing 101

Cedar Hill State Park
Come learn how to fish at Cedar Hill State Park!
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
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!
Nov 23
10:00a
End Date

Campfire 101: Making Camping S’more Fun

Lockhart State Park
Join us for a fire-building demonstration!
Nov 26
1:00p
End Date

Archery 101

Tyler State Park
May Your Arrow Fly Straight & Your Aim Be True.
Nov 26
2:30p
End Date

Archery 101

Tyler State Park
May Your Arrow Fly Straight & Your Aim Be True.
Nov 28
9:00a
End Date

"Black Friday" Bird Walk

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Avoid the crazy shopping madness!
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 28
2:30p
End Date

Youth Hunting Series: The Art of a Quiet Hunt

Goose Island State Park
Learn the importance of stealth and the importance of using your ears to detect deer and other living things around you.
Nov 29
10:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Inks Lake State Park
Join a park volunteer and learn the basics of fishing!
Nov 29
10:00a
End Date

Birding Walk

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join our guided birding walk in the park. How many species can we find? Reservations required. Make reservations by calling (940) 328-1171, x222.
Nov 29
2:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Discover your new favorite hobby: archery!
Nov 29
7:00p
End Date

Flint & Steel Fire Starting

Lake Livingston State Park
Learn how to use flint & steel fire starters!

December 2025

Dec 6
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
Dec 6
11:30a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking Demo

Lockhart State Park
Celebrate the holiday season by joining us for a primer on outdoor cooking with a dutch oven!
Dec 6
1:00p
End Date

Kayak with Santa

Martin Creek Lake State Park
It's kayaking with Kris Kringle!
Dec 6
2:00p
End Date

Geocaching 101

Lockhart State Park
Join us for a high-tech treasure hunt!
Dec 6
2:00p
End Date

Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl

Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Dec 7
1:00p
End Date

Fishing for Beginners

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Get certified! Become a bona fide angler with Bentsen State Park. Open to all ages.
Dec 13
12:30p
End Date

Golf for Beginners 4

Lockhart State Park
Join our golf instructor to hone your skills and knowledge of the game! Registration required.
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.
Dec 27
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.

January 2026

Jan 3
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
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 7
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
Feb 21
10:00a
End Date

Explore Bowhunting--Rescheduled from 10/25/2025

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

March 2026

Mar 7
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!

April 2026

Apr 4
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!

May 2026

May 2
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!

June 2026

Jun 6
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!

July 2026

Jul 4
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!

August 2026

Aug 1
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!

September 2026

Sep 5
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!

October 2026

Oct 3
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!

November 2026

Nov 7
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!

December 2026

Dec 5
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!