Calendar of Events

Outdoor Skills Workshops

May 2025

May 16
3:30p
End Date

Archery in the Park

Copper Breaks State Park
Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow!
May 16
6:30p
End Date

Huntsville State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (SOLD OUT)

Huntsville State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May 16
6:30p
End Date

Blanco State Park | Two 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.
May 16
6:30p
End Date

Purtis Creek State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)

Purtis Creek State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May 17
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Fish - College Station

College Station, TX - Gary Halter Nature Center
Learn to fish at this fun, FREE, family event!
May 17
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Pedernales Falls State Park
Come learn how to fish on the Pedernales with a loaner rod or bring your own!
May 17
9:30a
End Date

Mountain Biking for Beginners

Lockhart State Park
Join us for a biking adventure on park trails! Equipment provided. Registration required.
May 17
10:00a
End Date

Edible and Medicinal Plants Walk

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a guided walk-through Stephen F. Austin State Park to discover edible and medicinal plants.
May 18
10:00a
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!
May 18
10:00a
End Date

Archery in the Park

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join us to learn the fundamentals of archery!
May 18
10:00a
End Date

RESCHEDULED: Intro to Fly Fishing

Lockhart State Park
This class has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 25th. We apologize for the inconvenience!
May 23
3:30p
End Date

Backyard Bass

Copper Breaks State Park
Learn the basics of fishing in a safe and fun environment!
May 24
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.
May 24
9:00a
End Date

Intro to Archery

Lockhart State Park
Learn how to shoot like Robin Hood or Katniss Everdeen!
May 24
11:00a
End Date

Hunters and Gatherers

Pedernales Falls State Park
Will you be able to survive living in a prehistoric Texas?
May 24
2:00p
End Date

Ancient Spear Throwing

Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
May 25
10:00a
End Date

Intro to Fly Fishing

Lockhart State Park
Learn the basics of fly fishing in this fun class!
May 25
2:00p
End Date

Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl

Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
May 29
1:00p
End Date

Frog Calls of East Texas

Lake Livingston State Park
Learn how to identify frog calls heard throughout east Texas.
May 30
10:00a
End Date

All About Knots

Tyler State Park
Hook, Line, and Sinker!
May 31
9:30a
End Date

Lake Tawakoni State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (SOLD OUT)

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May 31
9:30a
End Date

Galveston Island State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)

Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May 31
10:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Join a Ranger and go fish! On the banks of the San Antonio River, you'll get all the assistance you need to wet a line and try your luck at reeling in a catch!
May 31
10:00a
End Date

Fishing 101

Cedar Hill State Park
Come learn how to fish at Cedar Hill State Park!
May 31
2:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Discover your new favorite hobby: archery!

June 2025

Jun 7
8:00a
End Date

Intro to Hiking for Women

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Want to spend more time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, but unsure how to begin? Come learn about hiking and Celebrate National Trails Day at a women’s beginners hiking clinic.
Jun 7
9:00a
End Date

Girls’ Outdoor Workshop

Lockhart State Park
Join us for a FREE outdoor skills workshop exclusively for girls ages 10-18! Registration required.
Jun 7
9:30a
End Date

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

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

Lake Livingston State Park | One 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.
Jun 13
6:30p
End Date

Ray Roberts Lake State Park: Johnson Branch Unit | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (SOLD OUT)

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.
Jun 13
6:30p
End Date

Galveston Island State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (SOLD OUT)

Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun 14
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join a Ranger for a leisurely morning of fishing on the Pedernales River!
Jun 20
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.
Jun 21
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.
Jun 21
9:30a
End Date

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

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun 27
6:30p
End Date

Texas Outdoor Family Outdoor Leadership Training | Bastrop State Park- Deadline Extended (Application Open Until May 14th)

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?
Jun 27
6:30p
End Date

Texas Outdoor Family Outdoor Leadership Training | Lake Mineral Wells State Park (Application Open Until May 14th)

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
The Texas Outdoor Family program provides 900+ families with a "Learn to Camp" experience in Texas State Parks each year. Could you help?

September 2025

Sep 6
8:00a
End Date

Intro to Hiking for Women

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Want to spend more time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, but unsure how to begin? Hiking is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the outdoors and provides a great source of relaxation and physical fitness.

October 2025

Oct 25
10:00a
End Date

Explore Bowhunting

Guadalupe River State Park
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