Calendar of Events

Outdoor Skills Workshops

June 2025

Jun 20
3:30p
End Date

Archery in the Park

Copper Breaks State Park
Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow!
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 21
10:00a
End Date

Backyard Bass

South Llano River State Park
Join park volunteers to practice your casting skills and learn about different species of fish!
Jun 22
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!
Jun 24
7:30a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place! Registration required!
Jun 26
7:30a
End Date

Sunrise Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Wanting to level up your fishing skills? You have come to the right place! Registration required!
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?
Jun 27
7:00p
End Date

Peak Preparedness - Trail Safety Tips

Davis Mountains State Park
Want to explore our desert trails? Park host Terry will cover the basics to ensure you have what it takes to stay safe.
Jun 28
9:30a
End Date

Mountain Biking for Beginners

Lockhart State Park
Join us for a biking adventure on park trails! Equipment provided. Registration required.
Jun 28
1:00p
End Date

Frog Calls of East Texas

Lake Livingston State Park
Learn how to identify frog calls heard throughout east Texas.

July 2025

Jul 5
9:00a
End Date

Red, White and Bluegill Family Fishing Event

Huntsville State Park
Join Fishings Future and Huntsville State Park for patriotic family fishing fun.
Jul 5
10:00a
End Date

Cooking Ranger

Tyler State Park
Bold flavor, one pot — Dutch oven magic!
Jul 11
9:00a
End Date

Kayaking 101

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger to learn the basics of kayaking. Instruction provided. Limited equipment available. Reserve your kayak today.
Jul 12
9:00a
End Date

Wildlife Detectives

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to hone your observation skills!
Jul 12
9:00a
End Date

Intro to Archery

Lockhart State Park
Learn how to shoot like Robin Hood or Katniss Everdeen!
Jul 12
1:00p
End Date

Ancient Spear Throwing

Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Jul 13
10:00a
End Date

Intro to Fly Fishing

Lockhart State Park
Learn the basics of fly fishing in this fun class!
Jul 18
7:00p
End Date

Peak Preparedness - Trail Safety Tips

Davis Mountains State Park
Want to explore our desert trails? Park host Terry will cover the basics to ensure you have what it takes to stay safe.
Jul 19
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let's go fishing!
Jul 19
1:00p
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us learning the basics of fishing. All ages and stages welcome. No experience required!
Jul 26
8:30a
End Date

Golf for Beginners 3

Lockhart State Park
Join Ranger Steven to build upon your golf knowledge and skills! Registration required.
Jul 26
10:00a
End Date

Geocaching 101

Lockhart State Park
Join us for a high-tech treasure hunt!

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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