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Outdoor Skills Workshops

October 2026

Oct 13
2:00p
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking at the Fort

Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Gather round the campfire and learn about the history and how to cook with Dutch Ovens.
Oct 16
6:30p
End Date

Palmetto State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (SPOTS FILLING FAST)

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

Forest Bathing

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn a skill to help you relax with the power of trees!
Oct 17
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Fish tales told here! Learn a new hobby or rediscover a favorite pastime.
Oct 17
9:00a
End Date

Air Rifle 101

Lockhart State Park
Learn basic firearm safety and practice your target shooting! Visitors must be at least 9 years old and sign a liability waiver to participate. Registration required.
Oct 17
10:00a
End Date

Become a Citizen Scientist!

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Did you know that you don't have to be a professional scientist to help track wildlife populations?
Oct 17
1:00p
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Did someone say, "Let's go fishing"?
Oct 18
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Oct 18
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!
Oct 18
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling -- Texas Pollinators Edition

Sea Rim State Park
Learn to slow down and think about the small things
Oct 23
9:00a
End Date

How WOOD you use it?

Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Mesquite is one of the most common woody plants of the Big Bend and has many uses. The Mesquite Bean is a highly utilized product of the tree and can be made into food.
Oct 24
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!
Oct 24
9:30a
End Date

Brazos Bend State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (SOLD OUT)

Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct 24
10:00a
End Date

Explore Bowhunting

Guadalupe River State Park
Join us as we Explore Bowhunting!
Oct 24
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us as we celebrate how everything is connected this month.
Oct 24
2:00p
End Date

Archery 101 (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Learn the basics of archery from a ranger!
Oct 25
10:00a
End Date

Intro to Fly Fishing

Lockhart State Park
Learn the basics of fly fishing in this fun class!
Oct 28
10:00a
End Date

Become a Citizen Scientist!

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Did you know that you don't have to be a professional scientist to help track wildlife populations?
Oct 30
6:30p
End Date

Huntsville State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (SPOTS FILLING FAST)

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

Blanco State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (SPOTS FILLING FAST)

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

Archery in the Park

Lake Livingston State Park
Safely learn the basics of Olympic style archery in this guided archery program taught by a certified archery instructor.
Oct 31
2:00p
End Date

Archery 101

Tyler State Park
May Your Arrow Fly Straight & Your Aim Be True.
Oct 31
2:00p
End Date

Hunters & Gatherers

Pedernales Falls State Park
Will you be able to survive living in a prehistoric Texas?

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! *BURN BAN = AUTOMATICALLY CANCELLED*
Nov 7
9:00a
End Date

Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl

Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Nov 7
11:00a
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

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Nov 14
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 14
11:00a
End Date

Explore Bowhunting

South Llano River State Park
Want to find out if Bowhunting is for you? Attend this event to find out and learn more about the sport!
Nov 14
11:00a
End Date

Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl

Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Nov 14
8:30p
End Date

Backyard Astronomy at Fort Leaton

Big Bend Ranch State Park
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Nov 18
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Nov 20
10:00a
End Date

Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl

Pedernales Falls State Park
Can you use ancient technology to survive?
Nov 20
6:30p
End Date

Texas Outdoor Family Outdoor Leadership Training | Buescher State Park (Application Open Until November 1st)

Buescher 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
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!
Nov 21
6:00p
End Date

Intermediate to Advanced Astrophotography

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Want to improve your skills at capturing the stars on a camera? Come learn from an expert astrophotographer!
Nov 22
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Nov 25
1:00p
End Date

Hunters and Gatherers

Pedernales Falls State Park
Will you be able to survive living in prehistoric Texas?
Nov 28
2:00p
End Date

Air Rifle Basics

Inks Lake State Park
Test your aim on our air rifle range

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! *BURN BAN = AUTOMATICALLY CANCELLED*
Dec 31
11:00a
End Date

Learn Something New for New Years

Lost Maples State Natural Area
Finish the year strong with a new skill!

January 2027

Jan 9
10:00a
End Date

Explore Bowhunting Workshop

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.

April 2027

Apr 3
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 2027

Oct 9
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.