Ranger Talks & Nature Programs
August 2026
Aug
1
8:00a
End Date
Fun in the Sun Nature Hunt
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Explore the park at your own pace with a fun self-guided scavenger hunt!
Aug
26
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
26
9:00a
End Date
Park Tram Tour
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about Resaca de la Palma State Park from the seat of a tram as we take you on a ride through the park.
Aug
26
9:00a
End Date
Animal Signs Bingo Hike
Lockhart State Park
Who pooped in the park? Join us to find out and play a fun game of bingo on the trails!
Aug
26
11:00a
End Date
Park Tram Tour
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about Resaca de la Palma State Park from the seat of a tram as we take you on a ride through the park.
Aug
27
2:00p
End Date
Aug
27
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Aug
27
8:30p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come learn how to navigate the night sky using telescopes and your own eyes!
Aug
27
10:00p
End Date
Lunar Eclipse Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Watch as the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow!
Aug
28
7:30a
End Date
Aug
28
9:00a
End Date
Park Tram Tour
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about Resaca de la Palma State Park from the seat of a tram as we take you on a ride through the park.
Aug
28
10:00a
End Date
Living History - Rice Family Log Home
Mission Tejas State Park
Come experience living history at the Rice Family Log Home!
Aug
28
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
28
11:00a
End Date
Park Tram Tour
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about Resaca de la Palma State Park from the seat of a tram as we take you on a ride through the park.
Aug
28
2:00p
End Date
Aug
28
2:00p
End Date
Aug
28
4:00p
End Date
Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Aug
28
6:00p
End Date
Discovery Tram Tour (PM)
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and ride along for a tram tour featuring the wildlife and history of Bentsen - RGV State Park! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (956) 584-9156 to save your spots!
Aug
28
8:30p
End Date
*At Capacity, Registration is Closed-Full Sturgeon Moon Night Hike on the Valley Spring Trail
Inks Lake State Park
Join a park ranger on a full moon hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
Aug
28
9:00p
End Date
Aug
29
8:00a
End Date
Island Trail Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Spot insects, reptiles, and more during this evening guided hike.
Aug
29
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
29
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Park Tram Tour
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about Resaca de la Palma State Park from the seat of a tram as we take you on a ride through the park.
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Morning Tram Tour (AM)
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and ride along for a tram tour featuring the wildlife and history of Bentsen - RGV State Park! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (956) 584-9156 to save your spots!
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Beavers, Birds and Butterflies of Buescher Lake
Buescher State Park
Beaver Watch! Let's explore the wildlife of Buescher Lake!
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Hiking Through History
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Aug
29
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
29
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Aug
29
10:00a
End Date
Digging Up the Past
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to uncover the mysteries of archaeology in state parks!
Aug
29
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
29
10:00a
End Date
Aug
29
10:00a
End Date
Junior Rangers Day :)
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Back to School! - Join us for a come-and-go program at the Visitor Center Pavilion!
Aug
29
10:00a
End Date
CCC Living History Hike
Bonham State Park
Come and join us for a hike on the Bois d'Arc Trail and learn how the History of the CCC still lives in the park today!
Aug
29
10:00a
End Date
All The Small Things
Atlanta State Park
Go on a scavenger hunt to discover the tiny creatures at work on the forest floor!
Aug
29
11:00a
End Date
Safety is a Summit
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our heat and hiking safety table to learn about the best ways to prepare for your outdoor adventures with a ranger!
Aug
29
11:00a
End Date
Park Tram Tour
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about Resaca de la Palma State Park from the seat of a tram as we take you on a ride through the park.
Aug
29
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Turtles!
Brazos Bend State Park
Discover a little about turtles and get creative making crafts!
Aug
29
11:00a
End Date
Bird Bingo Guided Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn the basics of birding and join a ranger on a birding adventure.
Aug
29
1:00p
End Date
Gator Talk – Cohabitation with an Apex Predator
Huntsville State Park
Get to know about the prehistoric predator that lurks below the surface of Lake Raven
Aug
29
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Aug
29
1:00p
End Date
Hawk ID Workshop
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Get all the tips, tricks, and more to identify the hawk-filled skies this migration season.
Aug
29
1:00p
End Date
Aug
29
1:00p
End Date
Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Aug
29
1:30p
End Date
Park Tram Tour
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about Resaca de la Palma State Park from the seat of a tram as we take you on a ride through the park.
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join to us view skins and skulls of animals that live in the park.
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
Paleo-Palooza
Eisenhower State Park
Step back in time and uncover the ancient history hidden beneath your feet!
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
Pollinator Camouflage Craft
Bastrop State Park
Many critters have adapted to use camouflage to help them survive, create your own adapted pollinator to help them blend in inside our interpretive center.
Aug
29
2:30p
End Date
Binoculars 101
South Llano River State Park
Learn how to properly use binoculars to discover all things nature at South Llano River State Park!
Aug
29
3:00p
End Date
Aug
29
3:00p
End Date
Aug
29
3:00p
End Date
Aug
29
4:00p
End Date
A Cacophony of Cicadas
Caddo Lake State Park
A cicada's buzz is a sound of summer! Come learn about the insects behind all that noise.
Aug
29
7:00p
End Date
Sunset Hike
Meridian State Park
Come celebrate our littlest park fans for National Junior Ranger Day with a hike to Bee’s Ledge at sunset.
Aug
29
7:00p
End Date
Aug
29
8:00p
End Date
Estero's 20th Anniversary: Full Moon Hike!
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Learn the phases of the moon and create your own moon phase viewer, then a new hike to view the moon phase of the evening!
Aug
29
8:30p
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Strap on you boots and join a ranger for a guided hike celebrating the full moon.
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Morning Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Park Tram Tour
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about Resaca de la Palma State Park from the seat of a tram as we take you on a ride through the park.
Aug
30
9:30a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
*At Capacity, Registration is Closed-Guided Kayak Tour
Inks Lake State Park
Join park Rangers and volunteers on a kayak trip to the Devil's Waterhole
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park: Leaf Rubbings
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Mix art with nature and learn about the importance of leaves.
Aug
30
11:00a
End Date
Park Tram Tour
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about Resaca de la Palma State Park from the seat of a tram as we take you on a ride through the park.
Aug
30
11:00a
End Date
Bird Bingo Guided Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn the basics of birding and join a ranger on a birding adventure.
Aug
30
11:00a
End Date
Aug
30
12:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Aug
30
1:30p
End Date
Park Tram Tour
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about Resaca de la Palma State Park from the seat of a tram as we take you on a ride through the park.
Aug
30
2:00p
End Date
September 2026
Sep
1
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
2
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
3
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
3
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Hour at Pedernales Falls!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Sign your homeschool student up for a lesson in nature on a Thursday!
Sep
3
9:00p
End Date
Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. through storytelling and telescope viewing.
Sep
4
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
4
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Hour at Pedernales Falls!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Sign your homeschool student up for a lesson in nature on a Friday!
Sep
4
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Sep
4
2:00p
End Date
Sep
4
3:30p
End Date
Bison Grocery Store
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Real Southern Plains Bison paraphernalia included...
Sep
4
3:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a Ranger this National Wildlife Day to learn about the wildlife at Copper Breaks!
Sep
4
4:00p
End Date
Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Sep
4
8:00p
End Date
Sep
4
9:00p
End Date
Survival Night Hike🌙
Galveston Island State Park
Think you could make it through a night in the park? Let’s find out.
Sep
5
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
5
8:30a
End Date
Wildlife Detectives
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn how to hone your observation skills.
Sep
5
8:30a
End Date
Bald in the U.S.A.
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Celebrate America 250 by surveying the skies for our national bird: the bald eagle.
Sep
5
8:30a
End Date
Deaf Outdoors Day 2026
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for programs galore with ASL interpreters present!
Sep
5
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
5
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
5
9:00a
End Date
Sep
5
9:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get up close and personal with some of the animals of Goliad State Park by looking at, and feeling, their fur, talons, and teeth!
Sep
5
9:30a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Sep
5
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Sep
5
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Sep
5
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
5
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Sep
5
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
5
10:00a
End Date
Bones to Boulders
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us to get an up-close look at animal specimens and geological artifacts!
Sep
5
10:00a
End Date
Wildlife Tracking 101
South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger to discover the signs animals leave behind, and how we can use them as a tool to study wildlife!
Sep
5
10:00a
End Date
Binocular Practice
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Learn more about how to use your binoculars to explore the world around you!
Sep
5
10:00a
End Date
Sep
5
10:30a
End Date
Wildlife Detectives
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to hone your observation skills
Sep
5
11:00a
End Date
Bug Out!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Rangers will be sharing information about some of the many insects that call Enchanted Rock home at the gazebo on the base of Summit Trail.
Sep
5
11:00a
End Date
Sep
5
11:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Explore real animal skins and skulls while discovering the amazing adaptations that help Texas wildlife survive.
Sep
5
11:30a
End Date
Sep
5
12:30p
End Date
Arts in the Park-Mood Boards
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Create inspiring mood boards for your outdoor adventures.
Sep
5
2:00p
End Date
Sep
5
2:00p
End Date
Sep
5
2:00p
End Date
Sep
5
2:30p
End Date
Sep
5
7:30p
End Date
People of Erock- America 250 Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with a Labor Day weekend campfire chat commemorating the history of Enchanted Rock, told through the stories of its people.
Sep
5
8:30p
End Date
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
Frog Pond Frolic
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
Hydration with the Ranger
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Stop by and hydrate with a ranger. Heat safety is top priority.
Sep
6
9:30a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
6
11:30a
End Date
Hydration with the Ranger
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Chat about heat safety and hydrate with a ranger. Heat safety is top priority.
Sep
6
2:00p
End Date
Watercolor with the Dinosaurs
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Be inspired by the beauty of Dinosaur Valley!
Sep
7
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
8
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
8
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Sep
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Sep
9
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Sep
9
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Sep
10
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
10
10:00a
End Date
FULL: Homeschool Class: Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Sep
10
9:00p
End Date
Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. through storytelling and telescope viewing.
Sep
11
End Date
Sep
11
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
11
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Sep
11
2:00p
End Date
Sep
11
4:00p
End Date
Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Sep
11
8:00p
End Date
Night Hike on the Valley Spring Trail *Registration is required
Inks Lake State Park
Join a park ranger on night hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
Sep
11
8:00p
End Date
Sep
11
8:00p
End Date
New Moon Night Hike
Copper Breaks State Park
Learn from the Rangers how the Copper Breaks Critters enjoy the great outdoors at night!
Sep
12
8:30a
End Date
Sep
12
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
12
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
12
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Come wet a hook with Ranger Celia.
Sep
12
9:30a
End Date
Mountain Biking for Beginners
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a biking adventure on park trails! Some equipment provided. Registration required.
Sep
12
9:30a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come learn about what nature leaves us to find!
Sep
12
9:30a
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Lake Critters Discovery
Fort Boggy State Park
Calling all local Girl Scouts who love exploration and nature! Did you know insects can help us determine water quality and are a huge part of the ecosystem? Let’s explore what type of water dwelling insects are in Sullivan Lake!
All Girl Scout troops, individual Scouts, and Girl Scouts’ families and friends are invited to participate!
Sep
12
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
12
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Sep
12
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
12
10:00a
End Date
Sep
12
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Tour-*Registration is Required.
Inks Lake State Park
Join park Rangers and volunteers on a kayak trip to the Devil's Waterhole
Sep
12
10:00a
End Date
Nature Painting with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Pick a nature photo as inspiration and recreate it using art supplies!
Sep
12
10:00a
End Date
Become a Citizen Scientist- iNaturalist
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn how your smart phone can help both you and scientists understand our ecosystems!
Sep
12
10:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Come and test your fishing skills with one of our Park Rangers!
Sep
12
11:00a
End Date
Safety is a Summit
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our heat and hiking safety table to learn about the best ways to prepare for your outdoor adventures with a ranger!
Sep
12
12:00p
End Date
Sep
12
1:30p
End Date
Sep
12
2:00p
End Date
Sep
12
2:00p
End Date
Sep
12
2:00p
End Date
Become a Junior Ranger!
Bonham State Park
Join us to become a Junior Ranger and take the pledge at the end of the program!
Sep
12
7:30p
End Date
Night Crawlers
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Glow-in-the-dark scorpions, mysterious moths, and more...this night walk is just for invertebrate enthusiasts.
Sep
12
8:00p
End Date
September Star Party with the Hill Country Astronomers
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Bring your telescope or binoculars and join us for a night of star viewing at Enchanted Rock!
Sep
13
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Hike Like a Geologist
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
13
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
13
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
13
10:00a
End Date
Sep
13
11:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Inks Lake State Park
Come discover some of the amazing creatures found here at the park and have a chance to interact with real skins and skulls!
Sep
13
11:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Inks Lake State Park
Join park volunteers and create your very own fun, nature theme artwork
Sep
13
12:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Sep
13
2:00p
End Date
Water Safety Demonstrations
Inks Lake State Park
Join park volunteers and learn how to stay safe at the lake.
Sep
14
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
15
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
16
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
17
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
18
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
18
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike at Enchanted Rock Backcountry Area
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a guided hike at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
Sep
18
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Sep
18
2:00p
End Date
Sep
18
3:30p
End Date
Tree Trek
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Test your knowledge and have some fun learning how to identify trees.
Sep
18
8:00p
End Date
Sep
18
9:00p
End Date
Night Hike🌙
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
Sep
19
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day 2026
Purtis Creek State Park
Connect with fellow Girl Scouts and experience the nature at Purtis Creek!
Sep
19
8:00a
End Date
Veterans at the Bend 2026
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us in bringing awareness to the plight of those who have served our country!
Sep
19
8:00a
End Date
Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck and Event
Tyler State Park
A hike for our brothers and sisters in arms
Sep
19
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
19
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
19
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
19
9:00a
End Date
Relax on the Rocks-*Registration is Recommended
Inks Lake State Park
Join Ranger Caleb for a morning session of mindful movements with a beautiful lakeside view
Sep
19
9:00a
End Date
Plants of the Mission
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore how Native Americans utilized the plants in the area for food, clothing, tools, and more!
Sep
19
10:00a
End Date
Sep
19
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Sep
19
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
19
10:00a
End Date
Sep
19
10:00a
End Date
Borderlands Loteria
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Celebrate Mexico's independence here at the Fort by playing a traditional game of Loteria with a twist.
Sep
19
10:30a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Practice observing nature with all of your senses and enjoy some peaceful outdoor time at the Pond!
Sep
19
11:00a
End Date
Sep
19
1:00p
End Date
Ink of Independence Workshop
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
Sep
19
1:30p
End Date
Sep
19
1:30p
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Toxic Trivia
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come test your knowledge on identifying poisonous plants & venomous animals!
Sep
19
2:00p
End Date
Sep
19
2:00p
End Date
Sep
19
2:30p
End Date
Sep
19
3:00p
End Date
Lotería en el Parque!
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Play Lotería with a State Parks touch.
Sep
19
4:00p
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Fossils and Geology!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Bring your scout to experience our local rocks and fossils!
Sep
19
7:00p
End Date
*Canceled* Marvel at the Moon
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Marvel in the Moon on August 21 has been canceled due to extreme heat. Join us again in September!
Sep
19
7:00p
End Date
Prairie in Your Pocket
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Wildlife habitat isn't just in our parks. Your own yard can provide a place of refuge for butterflies, birds, and other wildlife...as well as yourself.
Sep
19
7:00p
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Leave No Trace Hike
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
If you know a Girl Scout looking to earn their Leave No Trace badge, we've got the program for you!
Sep
19
7:30p
End Date
Sep
19
8:00p
End Date
Moonlight Melodies with Wild Notes🌓🎼
Galveston Island State Park
Experience an unforgettable night where music, astronomy, and nature unite under the glowing moon in celebration of International Observe the Moon Night.✨
Sep
19
8:30p
End Date
Insect Extravaganza
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
Sep
19
8:30p
End Date
Moon Madness
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Come to the park to celebrate International Observe the Moon Night!
Sep
19
9:00p
End Date
Sep
20
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s southern property, acquired September of 2024. Registration is required.
Sep
20
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
20
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
20
9:00a
End Date
Sensory Friendly Hike - Registration Required*
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Experience the beauty of nature in a welcoming and accommodating environment!
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Tour-*Registration is Required
Inks Lake State Park
Join park Rangers and volunteers on a kayak trip to the Devil's Waterhole
Sep
20
11:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
21
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
22
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
22
11:00a
End Date
Solar Painting
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Have some fun in the sun and create your very own solar painting!
Sep
23
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
24
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
25
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
25
9:00a
End Date
Bioblitz on the New Property
Lockhart State Park
Let's see how many different species we can find and identify in 1 hour on the new acreage at Lockhart State Park!
Sep
25
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Sep
25
2:00p
End Date
Sep
26
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
26
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
26
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
FREE: Deaf Outdoors Day
Lockhart State Park
Discover Lockhart State Park with ASL interpreters! Registration required.
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
BARK Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us on the Visitor Center Patio for this B.A.R.K. Ranger program!
Sep
26
10:00a
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Sep
26
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
26
10:00a
End Date
Sep
26
10:00a
End Date
Nature Talks: Invasives and Exotics
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Are you curious about the of invasive and exotic species at Stephen F. Austin State Park?
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
Sep
26
7:15p
End Date
Full Moon Paddle at Galveston Island State Park🌕
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a serene evening paddle in the moonlight! Registration required!
Sep
26
7:30p
End Date
Harvest Corn Moon Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for an exploration of our most popular trail under the light of the September full moon!
Sep
26
7:45p
End Date
Marvel at the Harvest Moon
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Feel the magic of the Harvest Moon.
Sep
27
8:30a
End Date
Hummingbird Banding
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us while we count and catalogue some of our quickest little birds!
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Hike to the Valley Spring Creek Waterfall
Inks Lake State Park
Join a ranger on a hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
Sep
27
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Sep
27
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
27
10:00a
End Date
Fall Migration
Bonham State Park
Join us to learn all about the fall migration of animals and insects alike!
Sep
27
12:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
29
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
30
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
30
10:00a
End Date
Women's History Hike
Lockhart State Park
Take a walk with Ranger Lauren to discover how women have impacted the field of conservation.
October 2026
Oct
1
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
1
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Hour at Pedernales Falls!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Sign your homeschool student up for a lesson in nature on a Thursday!
Oct
1
2:00p
End Date
Oct
2
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
2
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Hour at Pedernales Falls!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Sign your homeschool student up for a lesson in nature on a Friday!
Oct
2
2:00p
End Date
Oct
2
3:30p
End Date
Bison Grocery Store
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Real Southern Plains Bison paraphernalia included...
Oct
2
7:00p
End Date
Moth Madness Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Clair and her trusty bug sheet around the campfire for an exploration on the insect offerings of Erock.
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Listen to some verses about vultures, and take a walk with a ranger to search for vultures in the sky.
Oct
3
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
3
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Oct
3
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
3
10:00a
End Date
McKinney Mischief - Raccoon Appreciation Day!
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us in celebrating this nocturnal bandit!
Oct
3
10:00a
End Date
Nature without Limits
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us as we try to make the outdoors accessible to everyone!
Oct
3
10:00a
End Date
The Atlatl: A Hurl into the Past
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Rangers to discover how to use an atlatl and how it connects us to the past!
Oct
3
1:00p
End Date
Ink of Independence Workshop
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
Oct
3
2:00p
End Date
Oct
3
2:30p
End Date
Oct
3
7:25p
End Date
October Star Party with the Central Texas Astronomers
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the CTA for a for a night of star viewing at Enchanted Rock!
Set out your blankets, turn off your phones, and prepare for a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky Park.
Oct
4
9:00a
End Date
Frog Pond Frolic
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Oct
4
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
4
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
5
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
6
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
6
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Tipis on the Prairie
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
7
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
7
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Tipis on the Prairie
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
7
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Tipis on the Prairie
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
FULL: Homeschool Class: Tipis on the Prairie
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
9
2:00p
End Date
Oct
10
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
10
9:00a
End Date
Oct
10
9:00a
End Date
Wild Plants Unlimited!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Texas Master Naturalists Constance Weaver and Stephen Bishop to examine examples of the many uses of native plants by the First Peoples.
Oct
10
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
10
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
10
10:00a
End Date
Rocking Rock Art
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join Ranger Arian at Fort Leaton to learn how indigenous peoples of Big Bend communicated via rock art and the stories left behind.
Oct
10
2:00p
End Date
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
11
9:30a
End Date
Hike Like a Geologist
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE!
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
11
12:30p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Oct
12
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
13
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
13
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Oct
14
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
16
2:00p
End Date
Oct
17
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
17
9:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Oct
17
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
17
10:00a
End Date
Oct
17
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
17
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls - Exploration Table
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive and touch real specimens at this come-and-go event!
Oct
17
11:00a
End Date
Horrors of Frontier Medicine
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Get your October started right by diving into the chilling world of 19th-century medicine.
Oct
17
11:30a
End Date
Tracking 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Learn about some of the common animals of Central Texas, their scat and prints, and how to track a wounded animal using a field application of concepts!
Oct
17
2:00p
End Date
Oct
17
2:00p
End Date
Respect the Rocks
South Llano River State Park
We skip them, we stack them, but animals live in them!
Oct
17
2:30p
End Date
Oct
17
8:30p
End Date
Insect Extravaganza
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
Oct
18
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
19
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
20
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
21
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
23
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
23
2:00p
End Date
Oct
23
6:00p
End Date
History of Enchanted Rock- Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Oct
24
9:00a
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Bring your furry friend along for a light hike in the park!
Oct
24
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
24
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
24
10:00a
End Date
Oct
24
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
24
10:00a
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a howlin’ good time!
Oct
24
1:00p
End Date
Ink of Independence Workshop
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get your hands on this piece of history and make your own declaration to nature.
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Oct
24
8:00p
End Date
Hunter's Moon Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for an exploration of our most popular trail under the light of the moon!
Oct
25
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
25
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
25
12:30p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Oct
26
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
27
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
28
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
29
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
30
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
30
2:00p
End Date
Oct
30
7:30p
End Date
Sounds of the Night
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Come out and hear examples of our nightlife.
Oct
31
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
31
9:00a
End Date
Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Oct
31
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
31
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Oct
31
11:00a
End Date
Create-a-Cryptid Skins and Skulls
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for this special Halloween event to learn about native animals and their features with Ranger Hannah, then turn your imagination on high and create your own Texas cryptid based on our critters!
Oct
31
2:00p
End Date
Oct
31
2:30p
End Date
November 2026
Nov
1
9:00a
End Date
Frog Pond Frolic
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Nov
1
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Hour at Pedernales Falls!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Sign your homeschool student up for a lesson in nature on a Thursday!
Nov
6
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Hour at Pedernales Falls!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Sign your homeschool student up for a lesson in nature on a Friday!
Nov
6
2:00p
End Date
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
Dino-bility Day!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
You’re invited to join us at Dinosaur Valley State Park for our 2nd annual Dino-bility Day - a celebration of accessibility, community, and outdoor recreation for people of all abilities!
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Nov
7
1:30p
End Date
Nature's Gifts
Government Canyon State Natural Area
The diverse native plants of south-central Texas have always offered food, medicine, fiber, and other gifts to people who know how to use them.
Nov
7
2:00p
End Date
Nov
7
3:30p
End Date
"X" Marks the Geocache
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a step back in technological time and learn the basics of land navigation using a map, then find park geocaches on paper and mobile devices with the help of a ranger or volunteer.
Nov
8
9:30a
End Date
Hike Like a Geologist
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE!
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov
8
12:30p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Nov
10
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Nov
13
2:00p
End Date
Nov
14
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov
14
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Nov
14
2:00p
End Date
Nov
14
2:30p
End Date
Nov
14
5:45p
End Date
Senses on the Summit Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Experience the nocturnal side of Enchanted Rock with our nighttime guided hike to the summit.
Nov
14
7:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps, laser pointers and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
Nov
15
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov
20
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Nov
20
2:00p
End Date
Nov
21
9:00a
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Bring your furry friend along for a light hike in the park!
Nov
21
9:00a
End Date
Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Nov
21
10:00a
End Date
Nov
21
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov
21
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Nov
21
10:30a
End Date
Nov
21
11:00a
End Date
Let's Talk Turkey
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Let's talk about everyone's favorite Thanksgiving bird!
Nov
21
2:00p
End Date
Nov
21
6:00p
End Date
November Star Party with the Austin Astronomical Society
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Set out your blankets, turn off your phones, and prepare for a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky Park.
Nov
22
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Nov
22
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Nov
22
1:30p
End Date
Guided Hike at Enchanted Rock Backcountry Area
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a guided hike at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
Nov
26
10:00a
End Date
Turkey Talk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us this Thanksgiving Day for a gobble-tastic experience!
Nov
27
10:00a
End Date
Walk Off the Stuffing
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers on trail as we walk off the stuffing from Thanksgiving.
Nov
27
2:00p
End Date
Nov
28
10:00a
End Date
Nov
28
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Nov
28
2:00p
End Date
Nov
28
2:30p
End Date
Nov
29
12:30p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
December 2026
Dec
3
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Hour at Pedernales Falls!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Sign your homeschool student up for a lesson in nature on a Thursday!
Dec
4
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Hour at Pedernales Falls!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Sign your homeschool student up for a lesson in nature on a Friday!
Dec
4
2:00p
End Date
Dec
5
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Dec
5
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Dec
5
2:00p
End Date
Dec
6
9:00a
End Date
Frog Pond Frolic
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Dec
8
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Dec
11
2:00p
End Date
Dec
12
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Dec
12
2:00p
End Date
Dec
12
2:30p
End Date
Dec
12
6:00p
End Date
Christmas Starfest at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What's better than wishing upon a star? Wishing upon 4,500 stars at once.... and also, Santa at the same time! Join Texas Parks and Wildlife staff for our biggest star party of the year, with telescopes run by experienced Rangers, holiday activities for the kids, a star tour, and an introductory astronomy lesson.
Dec
13
9:30a
End Date
Hike Like a Geologist
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE!
Dec
13
12:30p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Dec
18
2:00p
End Date
Dec
19
10:00a
End Date
Dec
19
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Dec
19
10:00a
End Date
Christmas for the Birds
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience a festive feathered celebration this holiday season!
Dec
19
10:00a
End Date
Campfires and Cocoa
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Come enjoy a hot cup of cocoa around a nice toasty campfire.
Dec
19
2:00p
End Date
Dec
19
3:30p
End Date
"X" Marks the Geocache
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a step back in technological time and learn the basics of land navigation using a map, find park geocaches on paper, and graduate to using your device to locate park geocaches.
Dec
20
12:30p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Dec
22
1:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Dec
23
5:30p
End Date
Super Full Cold Moon Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Experience the nocturnal side of Enchanted Rock with our nighttime guided hike to the summit under the light of the December full moon.
Dec
24
10:30a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cookies & Cowboy Coffee
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Rangers for cozy sweet treats on Christmas Eve and learn about park history at our Day Use Area.
Dec
25
9:00a
End Date
Christmas Morning Bird Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Who's that chirping in the trees? Join a ranger with your morning cup of coffee and take a walk on the mild side with this introductory birdwatching walk.
Dec
25
2:00p
End Date
Dec
26
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Dec
26
10:00a
End Date
Nest Quest
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Kids will learn how to identify common birds and practice with binoculars on this ranger-led bird walk.
Dec
26
2:00p
End Date
Dec
26
2:30p
End Date
January 2027
Jan
1
7:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Sunrise Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Begin 2026 with a sunrise walk on the beach at Galveston Island State Park!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Bird Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Kick off 2026 with a refreshing Bird Walk at Galveston Island State Park!
Jan
2
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jan
9
2:30p
End Date
Jan
12
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Jan
23
2:30p
End Date
February 2027
Feb
6
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Feb
6
2:30p
End Date
Feb
9
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Feb
20
2:30p
End Date
March 2027
Mar
6
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Mar
6
2:30p
End Date
Mar
9
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Mar
20
2:30p
End Date
April 2027
Apr
3
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Apr
3
2:30p
End Date
Apr
13
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Apr
17
2:30p
End Date
May 2027
May
1
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
May
1
2:30p
End Date
May
11
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
May
15
2:30p
End Date
May
29
2:30p
End Date
June 2027
Jun
5
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jun
8
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom Homeschool Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Jun
12
2:30p
End Date
Jun
26
2:30p
End Date
July 2027
Jul
10
2:30p
End Date
Jul
24
2:30p
End Date
August 2027
Aug
7
2:30p
End Date
Aug
21
2:30p
End Date
September 2027
Sep
4
2:30p
End Date
Sep
18
2:30p
End Date
October 2027
Oct
2
2:30p
End Date
Oct
16
2:30p
End Date
Oct
30
2:30p
End Date
November 2027
Nov
13
2:30p
End Date
Nov
27
2:30p
End Date
December 2027
Dec
11
2:30p
End Date
Dec
25
2:30p
End Date
January 2028
Jan
8
2:30p
End Date
Jan
22
2:30p
End Date
February 2028
Feb
5
2:30p
End Date
Feb
19
2:30p
End Date
March 2028
Mar
4
2:30p
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Mar
18
2:30p
End Date
April 2028
Apr
1
2:30p
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Apr
15
2:30p
End Date
Apr
29
2:30p
End Date
May 2028
May
13
2:30p
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May
27
2:30p
End Date
June 2028
Jun
10
2:30p
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Jun
24
2:30p
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July 2028
Jul
8
2:30p
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Jul
22
2:30p
End Date
August 2028
Aug
5
2:30p
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Aug
19
2:30p
End Date
September 2028
Sep
2
2:30p
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Sep
16
2:30p
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Sep
30
2:30p
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October 2028
Oct
14
2:30p
End Date
Oct
28
2:30p
End Date
November 2028
Nov
11
2:30p
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Nov
25
2:30p
End Date
December 2028
Dec
9
2:30p
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Dec
23
2:30p
End Date
January 2029
Jan
6
2:30p
End Date
Jan
20
2:30p
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February 2029
Feb
3
2:30p
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Feb
17
2:30p
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March 2029
Mar
3
2:30p
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Mar
17
2:30p
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Mar
31
2:30p
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April 2029
Apr
14
2:30p
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Apr
28
2:30p
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May 2029
May
12
2:30p
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26
2:30p
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June 2029
Jun
9
2:30p
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23
2:30p
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July 2029
Jul
7
2:30p
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21
2:30p
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August 2029
Aug
4
2:30p
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18
2:30p
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September 2029
Sep
1
2:30p
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15
2:30p
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Sep
29
2:30p
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October 2029
Oct
13
2:30p
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Oct
27
2:30p
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November 2029
Nov
10
2:30p
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Nov
24
2:30p
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December 2029
Dec
8
2:30p
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Dec
22
2:30p
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January 2030
Jan
5
2:30p
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