State Park Events
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December 2025
Dec
20
10:00a
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Guided Hike to Sunburst Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Come on the guide hike to the past! Learn about rock art at Sunburst Shelter.
Dec
27
10:00a
End Date
Guided Hike to Sunburst Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Come on the guide hike to the past! Learn about rock art at Sunburst Shelter.
January 2026
Jan
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for a guided pictograph tour to learn more about the over 10,000 years of history at Hueco Tanks! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (915)857-1135 to save your spots!
Jan
1
9:00a
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Jan
9
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Jan
10
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Jan
16
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Jan
17
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Jan
23
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Jan
24
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Jan
30
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Jan
31
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
February 2026
Feb
4
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
4
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.
Feb
4
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
4
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Fire
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Feb
4
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Fire
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Feb
4
3:00p
End Date
Project WILD Facilitator Training
Garner State Park
Training to conduct the Suite of Texas Project WILD workshops. Prerequisite of WILD educator workshop required.
Feb
5
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
5
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Come give some local shelter dogs the best walk of their week!
Feb
5
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Fire
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Feb
5
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger at the Blanco Public Library
Blanco State Park
Join a ranger for Storytime at the Blanco Library!
Feb
5
1:00p
End Date
Feb
5
1:00p
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Sit down, warm up and enjoy a hot beverage with us!
Feb
5
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Feb
5
7:30p
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.
Feb
6
4:30a
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Feb
6
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Feb
6
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
6
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Feb
6
10:00a
End Date
Seed Need
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Plants are everywhere we look- but how do they get from here to there?
Feb
6
1:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb
6
1:30p
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!
Feb
6
2:00p
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Feb
6
2:00p
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Feb
6
2:00p
End Date
Story Time with a Ranger with ASL Interpretation
Palmetto State Park
Join Ranger Sky and a certified ASL interpreter to enjoy a storybook reading.
Feb
6
2:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Feb
6
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Feb
6
3:00p
End Date
Feb
6
3:00p
End Date
Feb
6
6:30p
End Date
Feb
7
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
7
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
7
8:30a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee
Inks Lake State Park
Start off your day right by joining a park Ranger and volunteer for some hot coffee made the old-fashioned way!
Feb
7
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.
Feb
7
8:45a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Feb
7
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Check-In (Online)
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Casa Blanca State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
Feb
7
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Fort Boggy
Fort Boggy State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Feb
7
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb
7
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Birds: Winter Birds Hike
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a one-hour guided bird walk and discover the secret lives of Central Texas winter birds. January is an ideal time to slow down, observe, and learn as mixed-species flocks move through the park and raptors hunt over open fields.
Feb
7
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Palmetto State Park
Join us on a bird walk to learn more about the species found in the park.
Feb
7
9:00a
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.
Feb
7
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!
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
7
9:00a
End Date
Volunteer Work Morning
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Get your hands dirty and help keep our trails beautiful!
Feb
7
9:00a
End Date
**Cancelled 1/24/26 ** Learn to Fish with an Angler Specialist
Buescher State Park
** Cancelled due to cold and wet weather on January 24th ** Learn how to cast a line at Buescher Lake!
Feb
7
9:00a
End Date
Sneak-Peek Hike **Reservation Required**
Lake Brownwood State Park
We are excited to announce that we will be offering an opportunity to explore our newly acquired property!
Feb
7
9:00a
End Date
Feb
7
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Feb
7
9:30a
End Date
Water Color at Upper Falls!
McKinney Falls State Park
Come paint a watercolor at the upper falls with local artist Mark Gale
Feb
7
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Gather around the fire with a cup of coffee and ask the ranger anything!
Feb
7
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Feb
7
10:00a
End Date
Explore Bowhunting 2026
Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn everything you could want to know about archery and bowhunting!
Feb
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.
Feb
7
10:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn to shoot a bow and arrow! It is open to complete beginners, and equipment is provided! Only children 8+ and adults may participate.
Feb
7
10:00a
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Feb
7
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!
Feb
7
10:00a
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.
Feb
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.
Feb
7
10:00a
End Date
Share a Valentine
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
A small act of kindness can make a big difference!
Feb
7
10:00a
End Date
Feb
7
10:00a
End Date
Guided Hike to Sunburst Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Come on a guided hike to the past!
Learn about rock art at Sunburst Shelter.
Feb
7
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Come and meet our new park interpreter and warm up with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate!
Feb
7
10:00a
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!
Feb
7
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
7
10:00a
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Feb
7
10:00a
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Feb
7
11:00a
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Skins and Skulls
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Come learn about the animals you may see in the natural area and get to touch real skins and skulls!
Feb
7
11:00a
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Feb
7
11:00a
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Feb
7
12:00p
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike
Purtis Creek State Park
Bring the pups and learn what it takes to become a certified B.A.R.K. Ranger!
Feb
7
12:00p
End Date
Feb
7
1:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb
7
1:00p
End Date
Guided Hike
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come learn all about the park's history and native wildlife!
Feb
7
1:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Feb
7
1:00p
End Date
Feb
7
1:00p
End Date
Don't be a Square come have some Prickly Pear
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join park ranger Arian to learn what's cooking in the borderlands!
Feb
7
1:30p
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join a ranger to find the parks flying treasures!
Feb
7
2:00p
End Date
Goose Island History Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join a ranger or volunteer to learn the park's history while riding through the park on the electric tram!
Feb
7
2:00p
End Date
Feb
7
2:00p
End Date
Feb
7
2:00p
End Date
Feb
7
2:00p
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Feb
7
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park Plant Prints
Garner State Park
Join a park ranger in making plant print artworks to take home.
Feb
7
2:00p
End Date
Valentine's Craft Workshop
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Come and go Valentine's craft program at the Old West Stables
Feb
7
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Feb
7
2:00p
End Date
Feb
7
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop (cap at 25 people).
Feb
7
2:00p
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!
Feb
7
2:00p
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on an afternoon stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Feb
7
3:00p
End Date
Art in the Park - Abstract Art
Purtis Creek State Park
Relax, enjoy nature, and unleash your creativity!
Feb
7
3:00p
End Date
Feb
7
3:00p
End Date
Mammals of Texas
Eisenhower State Park
Join a park ranger to get an up-close look at mammals in Texas!
Feb
7
3:00p
End Date
Feb
7
5:00p
End Date
Brazos River Pickers
Brazos Bend State Park
Come and enjoy the Brazos River Pickers as they play live country and bluegrass music from America’s roots.
Feb
7
6:00p
End Date
Discovery Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos, or raccoons - it's a surprise for all of us!
Feb
7
6:00p
End Date
S'more History
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Enjoy a classic camping treat while learning about its crazy origins.
Feb
7
6:00p
End Date
Stars on the Blanco!
Blanco State Park
Join us for stories in the stars AND a star party with the Hill Country Astronomers!
Feb
7
6:00p
End Date
Murder Mystery at the Fort
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Love… Betrayal… and Murder!
Feb
7
6:00p
End Date
Timberdoodle Trek and Owl Prowl
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Join us for a night hike to find these quirky nocturnal birds!
Feb
7
7:00p
End Date
Feb
7
7:00p
End Date
Stargazing by the Shore
Mustang Island State Park
Adventure away from a well-lit world and explore our cosmos through the dark skies of Mustang Island!
Feb
7
7:30p
End Date
Our Night Sky
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
What makes up our night sky? Is there more than meets the eye? Learn about the celestial bodies that make up the sky and the stories told about them.
Feb
8
End Date
Five Mile Trail
Devils River State Natural Area - Del Norte Unit
Grab your backpack and join a ranger for a plant identification hike at the Five Mile Hike
Feb
8
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
8
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.
Feb
8
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb
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! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Prairie on Fire: A Hike of New Growth
Galveston Island State Park
Experience Galveston Island’s wild side in a way few ever have!
Feb
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.
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Incredible Plants of South Texas
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Discover the variety of plant life that is around Lake Casa Blanca and South Texas!
Feb
8
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.
Feb
8
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
8
10:30a
End Date
BARK Ranger Hike
Our Furry Friends Love State Parks Too!
Feb
8
11:00a
End Date
Feb
8
11:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Curious about the critters that call the park home?
Feb
8
12:30p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Feb
8
1:00p
End Date
Feb
8
1:00p
End Date
Texas Star Mushroom Walk *Registration is Required*
Inks Lake State Park
Come and search for one of the rarest mushrooms in the world
Feb
8
2:00p
End Date
A Shell Of A Time: How To Build A Sea Shell
Sea Rim State Park
Ever wonder where your favorite seashell comes from?
Feb
8
2:00p
End Date
Alligator Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to explore the wetlands at Brazos Bend in search of our most famous resident!
Feb
8
2:00p
End Date
Feb
8
2:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb
8
2:00p
End Date
The Bows that Shaped Texas
Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn about how this one nation changed Texan culture and history forever!
Feb
8
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Feb
8
3:00p
End Date
Women's Hike at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Explore new trails, make new friends, see new sights. Beginner friendly!
Feb
8
3:00p
End Date
Feb
9
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
9
9:00a
End Date
Birding Basics
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn the basics of birding and what makes birdwatching such a popular hobby. No experience required!
Feb
10
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
10
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
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.
Feb
10
10:00a
End Date
Geocaching 101 with GINTC at East End Lagoon Nature Preserve
Galveston Island State Park
Embark on a high tech treasure hunt! *Program location is at The East End Lagoon Nature Preserve outside of the park.
Feb
10
10:00a
End Date
Blacksmithing & Spinning Demonstrations
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Live blacksmithing & spinning demonstrations at the Sauer-Beckmann Farm!
Feb
11
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
11
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.
Feb
11
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Feb
11
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Feb
11
6:00p
End Date
Winter Speaker Series
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for an inspiring nature speaker series where each month brings a fresh topic, new voices, and exciting discoveries about the world around us.
Our February topic is Citizen Science!
Feb
12
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
12
8:30a
End Date
Trail Maintenance Mornings
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Feb
12
9:00a
End Date
Wild Wellness
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Connect with nature through exercise and meditation.
Feb
12
9:00a
End Date
Birding Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and ride along for an easy birding experience.
Feb
12
10:00a
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.
Feb
12
10:00a
End Date
Feb
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Feb
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program at Blanco State Park
Blanco State Park
Join us for a homeschool program in the park!
Feb
12
1:00p
End Date
Feb
12
1:00p
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Sit down, warm up and enjoy a hot beverage with us!
Feb
12
2:00p
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on an afternoon stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Feb
12
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Feb
12
7:30p
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.
Feb
13
8:00a
End Date
29th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Great Backyard Bird Count at Daingerfield State Park to enjoy the outdoors, count birds, and contribute to the conservation of our feathery friends!
Feb
13
8:00a
End Date
Feb
13
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
13
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Feb
13
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Feb
13
10:00a
End Date
Feb
13
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program at Blanco State Park
Blanco State Park
Join us for a homeschool program in the park!
Feb
13
1:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb
13
1:00p
End Date
Feb
13
1:30p
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!
Feb
13
1:30p
End Date
Beginner Kayaking on the Bayside
Mustang Island State Park
Come enjoy a beginner-friendly kayaking adventure on the wild and lesser-known bayside of Mustang Island! *Registration Required*
Feb
13
2:00p
End Date
Feb
13
2:00p
End Date
Feb
13
2:00p
End Date
Feb
13
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Feb
13
3:00p
End Date
Feb
13
4:00p
End Date
Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Feb
13
4:30p
End Date
Medicinal Plant Walk
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Pretend you're lost in the woods and learn which plants will heal your fake injuries!
Feb
13
6:30p
End Date
Park After Dark
Purtis Creek State Park
Come out for a moon-lit hike to learn about the creatures of the night!
Feb
13
7:30p
End Date
Night Sky Exploration
Goose Island State Park
Learn about some common winter constellations with a ranger!
Feb
14
8:00a
End Date
Feb
14
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Feb
14
8:00a
End Date
Art in the Park: This is my Mexico
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Explore some contest winning art at the Fort!
Feb
14
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
14
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
14
8:30a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee
Inks Lake State Park
Start off your day right by joining a park Ranger and volunteer for some hot coffee made the old-fashioned way!
Feb
14
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.
Feb
14
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb
14
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about and enjoy good food with even better friends!
Feb
14
9:00a
End Date
Nurdle Patrol: Give Love, Not Microplastics
Sea Rim State Park
Plastic so small can have huge impacts
Feb
14
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Feb
14
9:00a
End Date
Feb
14
9:00a
End Date
**Cancelled 1/24/26 ** Learn to Fish with an Angler Specialist
Buescher State Park
** Cancelled due to cold and wet weather on January 24th ** Learn how to cast a line at Buescher Lake!
Feb
14
9:00a
End Date
Celebrate Valentine’s Weekend at Lake Whitney State Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for All Things Red, a fun, self-guided adventure celebrating Valentine’s weekend at Lake Whitney State Park. This family-friendly activity invites visitors to explore the park while searching for all things red.
Feb
14
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Feb
14
9:30a
End Date
Wild in Love Hike
Lockhart State Park
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a hike that celebrates love across the animal kingdom!
Feb
14
9:30a
End Date
Love Bird Birding for Beginners
Village Creek State Park
Grab your sweetheart and join a Ranger to get an intro to birding
Feb
14
9:30a
End Date
Valentine's Day Arts and Crafts!
McKinney Falls State Park
Come make a Valentine's day card with us!
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
2nd Saturday Hike: The Great Backyard Bird Count!
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Be a part of a world-wide bird count!
Feb
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.
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Archery Basics
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about archery safety and techniques before trying your hand at hitting the bullseye.
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
All About Cleburne State Park Hike
Cleburne State Park
Join a park ranger and learn all about the history and happenings at Cleburne State Park!
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Feb
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.
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Valentine's Hard Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
A 5-mile, moderate hike along Lower Comanche, Rock garden, and Cottonwood Trails
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Birds, Beaus, and Brackish Water Nature Walk 💘🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate Valentine’s season with a lighthearted nature walk through the wetlands!
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Gator Talk – Cohabitation with an Apex Predator
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get to know about the prehistoric predator that lurks within the Brazos River.
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Nature Center
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Discover, Learn and Play at the Nature Center with Special Valentine's Day Hours!
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Embrace your creative side by making nature-themed crafts on the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Feb
14
10:30a
End Date
Art in the Park - Valentine's Day Cards
Purtis Creek State Park
Make a Valentine's Day card for a loved one in the best art classroom in the world... nature!
Feb
14
10:30a
End Date
Crystal Cave Valentines Hike
Garner State Park
Join a park ranger on a hike to stunning overlooks and to the Crystal Cave that will make you fall in love with Garner State Park.
Feb
14
11:00a
End Date
Storm Survival Trail Game
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Play a trail game for all ages where the most prepared characters survive a doomed hiking expedition!
Feb
14
11:00a
End Date
Feb
14
11:00a
End Date
Nature's Valentine's Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Head out to the Overlook while on the search for nature's "hearts"!
Feb
14
11:00a
End Date
Feb
14
12:00p
End Date
Riparian Evaluation Community Scientist Training
Lockhart State Park
Become a citizen scientist by attending this free training! Registration required.
Feb
14
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturday with Steve: Housewives and other sewing tools
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us at the Stephen F. Austin State Park Nature Center to learn all about housewives and hussies of the 1830's!
Feb
14
1:00p
End Date
Critter Couples
Purtis Creek State Park
Grab your other half and learn about the critter couples of Texas!
Feb
14
1:00p
End Date
Art in the park- A valentine's day craft for the kids.
Inks Lake State Park
Craft a special gift for your favorite Valentine.
Feb
14
1:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb
14
1:00p
End Date
Feb
14
1:00p
End Date
Feb
14
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!
Feb
14
1:30p
End Date
S'mores Storytime
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Hear a story about how birds build and take care of their nests, make a bird nest craft, and enjoy s'mores!
Feb
14
1:30p
End Date
Gyotaku - Fish Printing
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Capturing the present in an art form from the past
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Valentine's Day S'mores Roasting
Palmetto State Park
Bring your Valentine and come roast s'mores with your Palmetto State Park rangers!
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park - Valentine's Cards
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the day by creating a nature themed Valentine's card!
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Return of the Black Bear
Davis Mountains State Park
Black bears are returning to their native land here in the Trans-Pecos. Do you know how to live in harmony with these fascinating creatures?
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Love Poems for Misunderstood Creatures
Fort Parker State Park
Learn about some of our most misunderstood creatures like vultures, skunks, snakes, spiders and more! Then craft a poem for your fave!
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Geology of McKinney Falls - Exploration Table
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us at this indoor tabling event to learn about the geology of McKinney Falls.
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on an afternoon stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Watercolors on the Blanco: Greeting Card Edition
Blanco State Park
Get inspired by the beauty of nature!
Feb
14
3:00p
End Date
Feb
14
3:00p
End Date
Women Who Wonder: Galentine's Hike
Eisenhower State Park
Celebrate friendship, fresh air, and a little adventure!
Feb
14
3:00p
End Date
Feb
14
3:30p
End Date
Feb
14
6:15p
End Date
Starry, Starry Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
This hike has reached capacity and is no longer open for registration. Experience the nocturnal side of Enchanted Rock with our nighttime guided hike to the summit.
Feb
14
7:00p
End Date
Feb
14
7:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Borderlands *Reservations Required*
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Feb
14
7:00p
End Date
Stargazing by the Shore
Mustang Island State Park
Adventure away from a well-lit world and explore our cosmos through the dark skies of Mustang Island!
Feb
14
7:30p
End Date
Feb
15
8:00a
End Date
Old Tin Mine Hike
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join a park ranger or volunteer guides for a hike out to the El Paso Tin Mines, the remains of a mining operation from the early 1900s.
Feb
15
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
15
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.
Feb
15
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb
15
9:00a
End Date
Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a paws-itively delightful adventure at the Bauer Unit!
Feb
15
9:00a
End Date
Feb
15
9:30a
End Date
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
Hike the Valley Spring Creek Trail
Inks Lake State Park
Join a ranger on a hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
Feb
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.
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
Feb
15
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.
Feb
15
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
15
10:30a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Brazos Bend State Park
If you're thinking of getting into fishing, then this is the program for you!
Feb
15
1:00p
End Date
Feb
15
1:00p
End Date
Feb
15
2:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb
15
2:00p
End Date
Backyard Bass
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come and enjoy a land lover's spin on fishing!
Feb
15
2:00p
End Date
Inks Lake State Park Volunteer Recruitment *Registration Required*
Inks Lake State Park
Learn how you can join forces with TPWD, and become a volunteer with your favorite state park
Feb
15
2:00p
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Feb
15
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Feb
15
3:00p
End Date
Feb
15
4:00p
End Date
Feb
16
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
16
1:00p
End Date
Feb
17
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
17
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
17
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Habitats
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Feb
17
10:00a
End Date
Blacksmithing & Spinning Demonstrations
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Live blacksmithing & spinning demonstrations at the Sauer-Beckmann Farm!
Feb
18
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
18
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.
Feb
18
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
18
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
Feb
19
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
19
8:30a
End Date
Trail Maintenance Mornings
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Feb
19
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Come give some local shelter dogs the best walk of their week!
Feb
19
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park- Sculpting Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Hannah and make your very own exfoliation dome using air dry clay in our Day Use Area.
Feb
19
1:00p
End Date
Feb
19
1:00p
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Sit down, warm up and enjoy a hot beverage with us!
Feb
19
2:00p
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on an afternoon stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Feb
19
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Feb
19
6:30p
End Date
Star Party - Observing Orion
Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to learn about the night sky, stargazing, and get a look at the Great Hunter Orion and our largest neighbor, Jupiter.
Feb
19
7:30p
End Date
Eyes on the Sky
Davis Mountains State Park
Learn how to star hop with a pair of binoculars as you enjoy the dark skies of Far West Texas.
Feb
20
4:30a
End Date
Feb
20
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a morning of birdwatching along the scenic Kiowa Trail!
Feb
20
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
20
9:00a
End Date
Birding For Beginners
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn some basic tips as you dip your toe into the wonderful world of birding.
Feb
20
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Feb
20
1:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb
20
1:30p
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!
Feb
20
1:30p
End Date
Beginner Kayaking on the Bayside
Mustang Island State Park
Come enjoy a beginner-friendly kayaking adventure on the wild and lesser-known bayside of Mustang Island! *Registration Required*
Feb
20
2:00p
End Date
Feb
20
2:00p
End Date
Ranger Guided Nature Walk
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger on a guided hike on one of our trails where we will learn about animals, plants and everything in-between.
Feb
20
3:00p
End Date
Feb
20
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Feb
20
4:00p
End Date
Feb
20
5:00p
End Date
Bird Bingo
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Bird Identification has never been easier! Take your family to a bird bingo program, and they'll be naming local birds all the way home.
Feb
20
6:00p
End Date
Feb
20
6:30p
End Date
Desert Adaptations Night Hike
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us for a night hike as we explore how plants, animals, and even people have adapted to the desert for thousands of years!
Feb
20
7:00p
End Date
Feb
21
8:00a
End Date
Feb
21
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
21
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
21
8:30a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee
Inks Lake State Park
Start off your day right by joining a park Ranger and volunteer for some hot coffee made the old-fashioned way!
Feb
21
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.
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Estero Llano Grande State Park
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Become a TPWD certified Angler Education Instructor
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Check-In (Online)
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Casa Blanca State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Palmetto State Park
Join us on a bird walk to learn more about the species found in the park.
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
Bluff Spurs Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Get a bird’s-eye view of Government Canyon on this ranger-led hike.
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
Mission Trail Ride
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Give the Fort Bend County Vaqueros Trail Riders a big send-off as they begin their Mission Trail Ride from Goliad to Houston!
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
Kids Fishing Derby
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Grab the kids and head out to Quarry Lake, freshly stocked and ready for fishing fun!
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
Storybook on the Trail: Because of an Acorn
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us at Lake Whitney State Park as we celebrate the storybook Because of an Acorn. This family-friendly activity combines reading, exploration, and nature-based learning inspired by the journey of a single acorn.
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
**Cancelled 1/24/26 ** Learn to Fish with an Angler Specialist
Buescher State Park
** Cancelled due to cold and wet weather on January 24th ** Learn how to cast a line at Buescher Lake!
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
Palo Duro Photography Workshop Series #3
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for the third of a four-part monthly photography series at Palo Duro Canyon!
Feb
21
9:30a
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!
Feb
21
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Feb
21
9:30a
End Date
Feb
21
9:30a
End Date
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Gather around the fire with a cup of coffee and ask the ranger anything!
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
CCC Day at Ravens Lodge
Huntsville State Park
The Civilian Conservation Corps built more than parks, they built better communities, a better nation, and improved their lives.
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Guided Hike with ASL Interpretation
Palmetto State Park
Join us on a guided hike to learn more about Palmetto SP with a certified ASL interpreter.
Feb
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.
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Mitote at the Park
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Join us for a campfire, atlatl throwing, roasted pig, yaupon tea, and more at the Mitote with the Market House Museum!
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Incredible Plants of South Texas
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Discover the variety of plant life that is around Lake Casa Blanca and South Texas!
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Jumping to Conclusions: A Spider's Tale
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Come learn about Texas' smallest fuzzy hunters and their place in our native ecosystems along with their other cousins.
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Habitat Restoration Hike
Village Creek State Park
Join a Village Creek State Park Ranger for a nature hike to explore the biodiversity of the Big Thicket.
Feb
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.
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Women's Hike - Volunteer Led
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Monthly Volunteer led Women's Hike
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Explore Bowhunting--Rescheduled from 10/25/2025
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us as we Explore Bowhunting!
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program with the Master Naturalists
Blanco State Park
Explore a new topic each month with the Highland Lakes Master Naturalist! *This event is cancelled for January*
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Gage Canyon Hike
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Grab your backpack and join a ranger in a plant identification on Gage Canyon Spur.
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Smokehouse Secrets
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Discover how to preserve meat before refrigeration.
Feb
21
10:30a
End Date
Water Table Demo
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Learn the ways of water as it impacts its surroundings by watching a watershed model demonstration.
Feb
21
11:00a
End Date
Zumba with Natalie
Lockhart State Park
Ditch the workout, join the party! Class is $10 in addition to park entrance fees.
Feb
21
11:00a
End Date
Feb
21
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Armadillos!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about armadillos and make a macaroni armadillo to take home!
Feb
21
12:00p
End Date
Nature Center Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
CANCELLED FOR JAN. 24 DUE TO THE WINTER STORM. Discover, Learn and Play at the Nature Center!
Feb
21
1:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb
21
1:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Lockhart State Park
Learn how to shoot like Robin Hood or Katniss Everdeen! Visitors must be at least 10 years old and sign a liability waiver to participate.
Feb
21
1:00p
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Feb
21
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!
Feb
21
1:30p
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join a ranger to find the parks flying treasures!
Feb
21
2:00p
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Come and test your fishing skills with one of our Park Rangers!
Feb
21
2:00p
End Date
Feb
21
2:00p
End Date
Look Beyond the Snout Javelina Talk
Garner State Park
Come learn about the unique and unusual South Texas desert thriver and survivor…the javelina.
Feb
21
2:00p
End Date
Fishing 101
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Cast a line and try your hand at catching a fish! (Supplies limited; children must be attended at all times.)
Feb
21
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Feb
21
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Feb
21
2:00p
End Date
Goose Island History Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join a ranger or volunteer to learn the park's history while riding through the park on the electric tram!
Feb
21
2:00p
End Date
Love Poems for Misunderstood Creatures
Fort Parker State Park
Learn about some of our most misunderstood creatures like vultures, skunks, snakes, spiders and more! Then craft a poem for your fave!
Feb
21
2:00p
End Date
Feb
21
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop (cap at 25 people).
Feb
21
2:00p
End Date
Paws on the Trail!
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Enjoy the trail with pups looking for their forever homes.
Feb
21
2:00p
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on an afternoon stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Feb
21
3:00p
End Date
Feb
21
3:00p
End Date
Nature Hike - Armadillo Hill
Eisenhower State Park
Learn about the local flora and fauna on a 1.5-mile hike with a park ranger.
Feb
21
3:30p
End Date
Ancient Dart Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Feb
21
6:00p
End Date
Discovery Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos, or raccoons - it's a surprise for all of us!
Feb
21
6:00p
End Date
Feb
21
6:30p
End Date
Feb
21
6:30p
End Date
Intro to Astro
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger and volunteers for an introduction to astronomy at our International Dark Sky Park.
Feb
21
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!
Feb
21
7:00p
End Date
Star Party
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a night under the stars to learn what's out there in the night sky!
Feb
21
7:00p
End Date
Stargazing by the Shore
Mustang Island State Park
Adventure away from a well-lit world and explore our cosmos through the dark skies of Mustang Island!
Feb
22
End Date
Fire Break Lane Hike
Devils River State Natural Area - Del Norte Unit
Grab your backpack and join a ranger in a plant identification hike of Fire Break Lane
Feb
22
8:00a
End Date
Last Sunday Hike - Tom Mays
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join a park ranger on a guided hike through the Western foothills of the Franklin Mountains.
Feb
22
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
22
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.
Feb
22
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb
22
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! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Feb
22
10:00a
End Date
Prairie on Fire: A Hike of New Growth
Galveston Island State Park
Experience Galveston Island’s wild side in a way few ever have!
Feb
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.
Feb
22
10:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Gather round the campfire and learn about the history and how to cook with a Dutch Oven.
Feb
22
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.
Feb
22
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
22
11:00a
End Date
Nature's Filter
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Want to know how wetlands work?
Feb
22
12:30p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Feb
22
1:00p
End Date
Feb
22
2:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb
22
2:00p
End Date
Feb
22
2:00p
End Date
Owls: From Head to Talon
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about our ultimate nighttime predators!
Feb
22
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Feb
22
3:00p
End Date
Feb
23
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
24
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
24
8:30a
End Date
Shorebird Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Ducks, herons, and egrets! Oh my! Take a ride on the electric tram and bird with ease.
Feb
24
6:00p
End Date
Friends of Abilene State Park Meeting
Abilene, TX - Abilene Public Library - South Branch
The Friends of Abilene State Park is a group of interested citizens that actively support the park.
Feb
25
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
25
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.
Feb
25
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
26
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
26
1:00p
End Date
Feb
26
1:00p
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Sit down, warm up and enjoy a hot beverage with us!
Feb
26
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Feb
26
7:00p
End Date
Eyes on the Sky
Davis Mountains State Park
Learn how to star hop with a pair of binoculars as you enjoy the dark skies of Far West Texas.
Feb
26
7:30p
End Date
Eyes on the Sky
Davis Mountains State Park
Learn how to star hop with a pair of binoculars as you enjoy the dark skies of Far West Texas.
Feb
27
4:30a
End Date
Feb
27
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
27
9:00a
End Date
Feb
27
9:00a
End Date
Birding For Beginners
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn some basic tips as you dip your toe into the wonderful world of birding.
Feb
27
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Feb
27
10:00a
End Date
Wildlife Discovery
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn from a ranger about the different wild animals at the park and how to be safe around them!
Feb
27
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!
Feb
27
1:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb
27
1:30p
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!
Feb
27
2:00p
End Date
Feb
27
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for February!
Feb
27
2:00p
End Date
Feb
27
2:00p
End Date
Goose Island History Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join a ranger or volunteer to learn the park's history while riding through the park on the electric tram!
Feb
27
2:00p
End Date
Ranger Guided Nature Walk
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger on a guided hike on one of our trails where we will learn about animals, plants and everything in-between.
Feb
27
2:00p
End Date
Feb
27
3:00p
End Date
Feb
27
4:00p
End Date
Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Feb
27
5:00p
End Date
Bird Bingo
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Bird Identification has never been easier! Take your family to a bird bingo program, and they'll be naming local birds all the way home.
Feb
28
8:30a
End Date
Bird Watching
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Feb
28
8:30a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee
Inks Lake State Park
Start off your day right by joining a park Ranger and volunteer for some hot coffee made the old-fashioned way!
Feb
28
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.
Feb
28
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Check-In (Online)
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Casa Blanca State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
Feb
28
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Feb
28
9:00a
End Date
Volunteer Workdays - Trail Maintenance
Village Creek State Park
Need volunteer hours? Help your local State Park look great!
Feb
28
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!
Feb
28
9:00a
End Date
Feb
28
9:00a
End Date
Rise and Shine: Our Closest Star
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join us for a cup of coffee or tea for a sunshine viewing through a telescope!
Feb
28
9:00a
End Date
Feb
28
9:00a
End Date
**Cancelled 1/24/26 ** Learn to Fish with an Angler Specialist
Buescher State Park
** Cancelled due to cold and wet weather on January 24th ** Learn how to cast a line at Buescher Lake!
Feb
28
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Feb
28
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walks
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Feb
28
9:30a
End Date
Water Color at Upper Falls!
McKinney Falls State Park
Come paint a watercolor at the upper falls with local artist Mark Gale
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
Ranching & Roping
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn why Goliad is considered the Birthplace of Texas Ranching and try your hand at roping!
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Gather around the fire with a cup of coffee and ask the ranger anything!
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
History Hike
Bonham State Park
Come and join us for a short hike and learn some history of the park!
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
Feb
28
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.
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
Garner State Park
Learn some birding basics with a park ranger as we explore the park bird blind and pollinator garden.
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
TPWD Career Day
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Come learn how you can become part of our team!
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
Feb
28
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!
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
Garner State Park
Learn some birding basics with a park ranger as we explore the park bird blind and pollinator garden.
Feb
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.
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
Take Aim with Atlatls
Goose Island State Park
Do you have what it takes to survive? Learn about the atlatl and find out!
Feb
28
11:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Feb
28
11:00a
End Date
Compass Treasure Hunt
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Kids learn to use compasses and find hidden "treasure!"
Feb
28
11:00a
End Date
Feb
28
11:00a
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Ranger Omar to learn about some of the critters that call BBRSP home.
Feb
28
11:30a
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?
Feb
28
12:00p
End Date
Feb
28
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.
Feb
28
1:00p
End Date
Castle Hours
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Feb
28
1:00p
End Date
Frog Calls of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Learn how to identify frog calls heard throughout east Texas.
Feb
28
1:00p
End Date
Feb
28
1:00p
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Feb
28
1:00p
End Date
Feb
28
1:30p
End Date
Binoculars & Birds: Junior Ranger Explorers
Lake Whitney State Park
Young explorers are invited to discover the fascinating world of Texas birds during this hands-on Junior Ranger program at Lake Whitney State Park. Participants will learn basic birding skills, explore local habitats, and enjoy a guided hike designed just for kids.
Feb
28
1:30p
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join a ranger to find the parks flying treasures!
Feb
28
1:30p
End Date
Mountain Biking for Beginners
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a biking adventure on park trails! Some equipment provided. Registration required.
Feb
28
2:00p
End Date
Feb
28
2:00p
End Date
Feb
28
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
THIS EVENT CANCELLED, 01/24/2026. Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Feb
28
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Feb
28
2:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Discover your new favorite hobby: archery!
Feb
28
2:00p
End Date
Love Poems for Misunderstood Creatures
Fort Parker State Park
Learn about some of our most misunderstood creatures like vultures, skunks, snakes, spiders and more! Then craft a poem for your fave!
Feb
28
2:00p
End Date
Nature Hike
Bonham State Park
Come and join us for a beautiful nature hike at the park with lake views!
Feb
28
2:30p
End Date
Feb
28
3:00p
End Date
Feb
28
3:00p
End Date
Feb
28
4:30p
End Date
EarthScope Adventure at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Earth science at work inside Enchanted Rock SNA! Take a short hike with us to examine and learn about our resident EarthScope station.
Feb
28
6:00p
End Date
Night Ride
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
Feb
28
6:00p
End Date
Feb
28
6:30p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Feb
28
6:30p
End Date
History of Erock Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Feb
28
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Feb
28
7:00p
End Date
Flint & Steel Fire Starting
Lake Livingston State Park
Learn how to use flint & steel fire starters!
Feb
28
7:00p
End Date
BioBlitz: Black Lighting for Insects
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
March 2026
Mar
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!
Mar
1
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Mar
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.
Mar
1
2:00p
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!
Mar
3
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Survival Skills
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Mar
4
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar
4
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Survival Skills
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Mar
4
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Survival Skills
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Mar
5
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Come give some local shelter dogs the best walk of their week!
Mar
5
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Survival Skills
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Mar
5
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger at the Blanco Public Library
Blanco State Park
Join a ranger for Storytime at the Blanco Library!
Mar
6
10:00a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
Mar
6
2:00p
End Date
Mar
6
6:30p
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family Leadership Training | Brazos Bend State Park | (Application Open Until Feb 27th)
Brazos Bend 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?
Mar
7
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Mar
7
9:00a
End Date
Family Stroll
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start your kids out on the right foot enjoying the outdoors! Join dedicated volunteers on a FUN and easy family-friendly walk.
Mar
7
9:00a
End Date
9th Annual Kid Fish
Fort Boggy State Park
Kids 12 and under are invited to join us for the 9th Annual Kid Fish - a hands-on fishing adventure they'll never forget!
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!
Mar
7
9:30a
End Date
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Spots Filling Fast)
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.
Mar
7
9:30a
End Date
Bastrop State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Spots Filling Fast)
Bastrop State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Mar
7
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Mar
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.
Mar
7
10:00a
End Date
Ladies Bonnet Workshop
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us at the park for a ladies’ bonnet workshop!
Mar
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.
Mar
7
12:00p
End Date
Mar
7
2:00p
End Date
Mar
7
2:00p
End Date
Mar
7
2:00p
End Date
Junior Rangers
Daingerfield State Park
Learn how to become an environmental hero and earn your Junior Ranger badge with our Park Rangers!
Mar
7
5:00p
End Date
Brazos River Pickers
Brazos Bend State Park
Come and enjoy the Brazos River Pickers as they play live country and bluegrass music from America’s roots.
Mar
7
8:30p
End Date
Star Party in the Borderlands *Reservations Required*
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Mar
8
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Mar
8
9:30a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Mar
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.
Mar
8
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Tails
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our interactive table and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking.
Mar
8
3:00p
End Date
Women's Hike at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Explore new trails, make new friends, see new sights. Beginner friendly!
Mar
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.
Mar
10
11:00a
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Garner State Park
Join a park ranger at El Progresso Memorial Library in Uvalde, Texas to read a children's story.
Mar
10
2:00p
End Date
Frontier Candy Making
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Ready to get hands on with candy?
Mar
11
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar
11
9:00a
End Date
Spring Break Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek during a special walk during Spring Break!
Mar
11
2:00p
End Date
Butter Making
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come shake up some butter with us!
Mar
11
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Mar
12
9:30a
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.
Mar
12
10:00a
End Date
Atlatl - Dart Throwing
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl!
Mar
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program at Blanco State Park
Blanco State Park
Join us for a homeschool program in the park!
Mar
12
3:00p
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.
Mar
13
4:30a
End Date
Mar
13
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program at Blanco State Park
Blanco State Park
Join us for a homeschool program in the park!
Mar
13
1:00p
End Date
Frontier Tea Party
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Do you want the tea (gossip), while sipping on tea?
Mar
13
2:00p
End Date
Mar
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.
Mar
13
2:00p
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Stroll
Daingerfield State Park
Join us for a stroll around the day-use area with your B.A.R.K. Ranger! Not a B.A.R.K Ranger yet? Come earn your badge!
Mar
13
7:30p
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.
Mar
14
8:00a
End Date
Grit and Grace: Women's History Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Learn the history of Government Canyon’s trailblazing women and hear stories about the positive impacts they made on the canyon.
Mar
14
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Mar
14
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Mar
14
9:00a
End Date
Sneak-Peek Hike **Reservation Required**
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for an opportunity to explore our newly acquired property!
Mar
14
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come shoot some arrows!
Mar
14
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Mar
14
9:00a
End Date
Birding Festival 2026
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come join us to celebrate South Texas birds at our annual Birding Festival! Birders of all experiences and ages are welcome!
Mar
14
9:30a
End Date
Archery in the Park
Cleburne State Park
Learning archery is a fun way to recreate in the great outdoors!
Mar
14
9:30a
End Date
Brazos Bend State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Spots Filling Fast)
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Mar
14
10:00a
End Date
Mar
14
10:00a
End Date
Caddo Adventure Day (Day 3 - Main Event)
Caddo Lake State Park
Choose your adventure at our 3rd annual Caddo Adventure Day! Participate in archery, fishing, paddling, hiking, learning, and more, throughout multiple days, all inside our beautiful park!
Mar
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.
Mar
14
10:00a
End Date
Mar
14
10:00a
End Date
Monarch and Friends Pollinator Fiesta
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us as we celebrate monarchs and all pollinators!
Mar
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.
Mar
14
10:00a
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Mar
14
10:30a
End Date
Crystal Cave Guided Hike
Garner State Park
Join a park ranger on a hike to stunning overlooks and to the Crystal Cave.
Mar
14
10:30a
End Date
Bach on the Beach🎼
Galveston Island State Park
Join cellist Mandy Guilfoyle for a reflective morning of solo Bach performed beside the beach!🎻
Mar
14
11:00a
End Date
Junior Rangers
Daingerfield State Park
Learn how to become an environmental hero and earn your Junior Ranger badge with our Park Rangers!
Mar
14
12:00p
End Date
Nature Center Hours
Stephen F. Austin State Park
CANCELLED FOR JAN. 24 DUE TO THE WINTER STORM. Discover, Learn and Play at the Nature Center!
Mar
14
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturdays with Steve: The Burning of San Felipe de Austin
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us at the Stephen F. Austin State Park Nature Center to learn all about why San Felipe de Austin was burned to save a revolution.
Mar
14
1:00p
End Date
FREE: Spring Festival & Native Plant Sale
Lockhart State Park
Join the fun at Lockhart State Park for a celebration of spring, pollinators, and plants! Drop in any time between 1-4pm.
Mar
14
1:00p
End Date
Binos 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What’s that in the distance?! Learn how to use binoculars to find objects near and far with Ranger Hannah.
Mar
14
2:00p
End Date
Mar
14
2:00p
End Date
Mar
14
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Get creative with multiple art projects available! Take in the beauty nearby for inspiration!
Mar
14
2:00p
End Date
Stay off my Prairie, DOG!
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Prairie dogs are one of the highlights at Caprock!
Mar
14
7:00p
End Date
Night Hike (UV Lights & Sounds)
Daingerfield State Park
Experience the secret night time wonders hiding around the lake with blacklights and a few ranger tricks!
Mar
14
8:00p
End Date
Mar
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.
Mar
15
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Mar
15
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek State Natural Area *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore the newest addition to Honey Creek State Natural Area with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
Mar
15
9:30a
End Date
Mar
15
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! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Mar
15
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Mar
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.
Mar
15
10:00a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
Mar
15
10:00a
End Date
Paddling 101
Daingerfield State Park
Learn the basics of paddling and test your new skills on Little Pine Lake!
Mar
15
10:30a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Brazos Bend State Park
If you're thinking of getting into fishing, then this is the program for you!
Mar
15
12:30p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Mar
16
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Bison
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Enjoy a free cup of coffee and learn about the Texas State Bison Herd!
Mar
16
1:00p
End Date
Mar
16
2:00p
End Date
Survival Skills
Daingerfield State Park
Learn outdoor survival skills to keep you safe while out in the wilderness!
Mar
17
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Bison
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Enjoy a free cup of coffee and learn about the Texas State Bison Herd!
Mar
17
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park - St. Patrick's Day Tree Cookie Craft
Daingerfield State Park
Make a St. Patrick's Day tree cookie ornament to take home with you!
Mar
17
2:00p
End Date
Mar
18
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar
18
9:00a
End Date
Spring Break Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek during a special walk during Spring Break!
Mar
18
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Bison
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Enjoy a free cup of coffee and learn about the Texas State Bison Herd!
Mar
18
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Tracks, and Scat
Daingerfield State Park
Experience and learn about the critters that call Daingerfield State Park home!
Mar
18
10:00a
End Date
Rock N' Rolling at the Hoodoos
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join our Ranger for a walk down the Hoodoos trailhead to the Rio Grande and learn about the geological oddities of the Chihuahuan desert landscape.
Mar
18
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Mar
18
1:00p
End Date
Mar
19
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Bison
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Enjoy a free cup of coffee and learn about the Texas State Bison Herd!
Mar
19
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Come give some local shelter dogs the best walk of their week!
Mar
19
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Mar
19
10:00a
End Date
Fishing 101
Daingerfield State Park
Learn to cast a pole and test your fishing luck on Little Pine Lake!
Mar
19
10:15a
End Date
Guided Kayak Tour to the Devil's Waterhole *Registration Required*
Inks Lake State Park
Learn kayaking basics then join park Rangers for fun kayak trip.
Mar
19
1:00p
End Date
Mar
20
4:30a
End Date
Mar
20
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Bison
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Enjoy a free cup of coffee and learn about the Texas State Bison Herd!
Mar
20
10:00a
End Date
Underwater Discovery (Water Bugs)
Daingerfield State Park
Discover the creatures that live under Little Pine Lake!
Mar
20
10:00a
End Date
Pack-a-Wagon
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Ever wondered if you would have survived the Oregon Trail?
Mar
20
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Mar
20
2:00p
End Date
Mar
20
6:30p
End Date
History of Erock Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Mar
20
6:30p
End Date
Eisenhower State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Spots Filling Fast)
Eisenhower State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Mar
20
8:30p
End Date
Star Party in the Borderlands *Reservations Required*
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Mar
21
7:30a
End Date
Warbler Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Did you know EVERY Golden-cheeked Warbler is a Native Texan? Learn about these federally-listed endangered songbirds who come to Government Canyon every spring to build their nests and start their families here in the Texas Hill Country.
Mar
21
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Mar
21
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Bison
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Enjoy a free cup of coffee and learn about the Texas State Bison Herd!
Mar
21
9:00a
End Date
Palo Duro Photography Workshop Series #4
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for the fourth of a four-part monthly photography series at Palo Duro Canyon!
Mar
21
9:30a
End Date
Mar
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.
Mar
21
10:00a
End Date
Tech in Nature (Pokémon Go Hike)
Daingerfield State Park
Join a ranger to collect Pokémon and enjoy the outdoors!
Mar
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.
Mar
21
10:00a
End Date
Women's Hike- Volunteer Led
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Monthly Volunteer led hike for the ladies!
Mar
21
11:00a
End Date
Zumba with Natalie
Lockhart State Park
Ditch the workout, join the party! Class is $10 in addition to park entrance fees.
Mar
21
11:30a
End Date
Nature Talks: Common Native Plants
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Ever wonder what tree, flower, or vine you're looking at? Well, wonder no more! Join Armadillo Jack for a presentation on the common native plants of Stephen F. Austin.
Mar
21
12:00p
End Date
Mar
21
1:30p
End Date
Tracking 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Learn about some of the common animals of Central Texas, their prints, and how to track a wounded animal.
Mar
21
2:00p
End Date
Mar
21
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Mar
21
2:30p
End Date
Mar
21
6:00p
End Date
Mar
21
7:45p
End Date
Mar
21
8:00p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Daingerfield State Park
Join a ranger on an astronomy tour of stars, planets, and other celestial wonders!
Mar
21
8:00p
End Date
Star Party
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a night under the stars to learn about what's out there in the night sky!
Mar
22
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Mar
22
9:00a
End Date
Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a paws-itively delightful adventure at the Bauer Unit!
Mar
22
9:00a
End Date
Spring Has Sprung!
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a hike in search of spring's best colors. Learn to identify local wildflowers, and take photos if you wish.
Mar
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.
Mar
22
10:00a
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.
Mar
22
10:00a
End Date
*Registration Required* Women and Girl's Kayak Tour
Inks Lake State Park
Join our awesome park volunteers for guided kayak tour
Mar
22
10:00a
End Date
Paddling 101
Daingerfield State Park
Learn the basics of paddling and test your new skills on Little Pine Lake!
Mar
24
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Your 5 Senses
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Mar
24
6:00p
End Date
Friends of Abilene State Park Meeting
Abilene, TX - Abilene Public Library - South Branch
The Friends of Abilene State Park is a group of interested citizens that actively support the park.
Mar
25
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar
25
10:00a
End Date
Rock N' Rolling at the Hoodoos
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join our Ranger for a walk down the Hoodoos to the Rio Grande and learn about the geological oddities of the Chihuahuan desert landscape.
Mar
26
10:00a
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.
Mar
27
4:30a
End Date
Mar
27
11:00a
End Date
Mar
27
2:00p
End Date
Mar
27
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for March!
Mar
27
6:30p
End Date
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Spots Filling Fast)
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Mar
27
7:30p
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.
Mar
28
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Mar
28
9:00a
End Date
Volunteer Workdays - Trail Maintenance
Village Creek State Park
Need volunteer hours? Help your local State Park look great!
Mar
28
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Mar
28
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101 Walk and Talk
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
It is peak birding migration season!
Mar
28
10:00a
End Date
The Joy of Birding (Birding 101)
Daingerfield State Park
Channel your inner "Bob Ross" chill, join a ranger on a peaceful bird adventure, and learn the benefits of birding!
Mar
28
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.
Mar
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.
Mar
28
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program with the Master Naturalists
Blanco State Park
Explore a new topic each month with the Highland Lakes Master Naturalist! *This event is cancelled for January*
Mar
28
2:00p
End Date
Mar
28
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
THIS EVENT CANCELLED, 01/24/2026. Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Mar
28
2:00p
End Date
Mar
28
6:30p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Mar
28
8:00p
End Date
Stars on the Blanco!
Blanco State Park
Join us for a star party with the Austin Astronomical Association!
Mar
29
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek State Natural Area *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore the newest addition to Honey Creek State Natural Area with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
Mar
29
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! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Mar
29
10:00a
End Date
The Joy of Birding (Birding 101)
Daingerfield State Park
Channel your inner "Bob Ross" chill, join a ranger on a peaceful bird adventure, and learn the benefits of birding!
Mar
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.
Mar
29
12:30p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!
Mar
31
End Date
Park Host Virtual Information Session
Inks Lake State Park
Learn what it means to be a park host and how you can begin your hosting adventures with us!
April 2026
Apr
2
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Come give some local shelter dogs the best walk of their week!
Apr
3
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Apr
3
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Apr
3
2:00p
End Date
Apr
3
3:30p
End Date
Bison Grocery Store
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Real Southern Plains Bison paraphernalia included...
Apr
4
8:00a
End Date
Explore the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA
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!
Apr
4
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Bison
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Enjoy a FREE cup of coffee and learn all about the Texas State Bison Herd!
Apr
4
9:30a
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.
Apr
4
9:45a
End Date
Easter Egg Hunt
Daingerfield State Park
Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt in the meadow! *Free Entrance*
Apr
4
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Apr
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.
Apr
4
10:00a
End Date
Intro to Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Learn the birding basics with a park ranger during Birding Month!
Apr
4
1:30p
End Date
Apr
4
2:00p
End Date
Apr
4
2:00p
End Date
Apr
4
2:30p
End Date
Apr
5
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Apr
5
8:30a
End Date
Advanced Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Prepare for a fun and intense session of birding with a ranger! We will use eBird and learn advanced techniques for bird ID. BYOBinoculars
Apr
5
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!
Apr
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.
Apr
5
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our interactive table and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking.
Apr
7
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Reptiles
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr
7
5:00p
End Date
Brazos River Pickers
Brazos Bend State Park
Come and enjoy the Brazos River Pickers as they play live country and bluegrass music from America’s roots.
Apr
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Reptiles
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Apr
8
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Reptiles
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr
8
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Apr
9
8:30a
End Date
Trail Maintenance Mornings
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Apr
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Reptiles
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Apr
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program at Blanco State Park
Blanco State Park
Join us for a homeschool program in the park!
Apr
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Apr
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program at Blanco State Park
Blanco State Park
Join us for a homeschool program in the park!
Apr
10
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Apr
10
2:00p
End Date
Apr
10
3:30p
End Date
Bison Grocery Store
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Real Southern Plains Bison paraphernalia included...
Apr
11
7:30a
End Date
Warbler Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Did you know EVERY Golden-cheeked Warbler is a Native Texan? Learn about these federally-listed endangered songbirds who come to Government Canyon every spring to build their nests and start their families here in the Texas Hill Country.
Apr
11
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Apr
11
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Bison
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Enjoy a FREE cup of coffee and learn all about the Texas State Bison Herd!
Apr
11
9:30a
End Date
Pedernales Falls State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin/San Antonio Area (Spots Filling Fast)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Apr
11
10:00a
End Date
Apr
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.
Apr
11
10:00a
End Date
Apr
11
10:00a
End Date
Intro to Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Learn the birding basics with a park ranger during Birding Month!
Apr
11
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturday with Steve: Burning on the Brazos
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join the staff of San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site (located one mile west of Stephen F. Austin State Park) as they commemorate the anniversary of the burning of the town.
Apr
11
1:30p
End Date
Apr
11
2:00p
End Date
Apr
11
2:00p
End Date
Apr
11
6:30p
End Date
Music in the Park
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Music in the park featuring Roger Martin/ Dirt Storm Drifters
Apr
11
9:00p
End Date
Apr
12
8:30a
End Date
Advanced Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Prepare for a fun and intense session of birding with a ranger! We will use eBird and learn advanced techniques for bird ID. BYOBinoculars
Apr
12
9:00a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a hike in search of spring's best colors. Learn to identify local wildflowers, and take photos if you wish.
Apr
12
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek State Natural Area *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore the newest addition to Honey Creek State Natural Area with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
Apr
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.
Apr
12
3:00p
End Date
Women's Hike at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Explore new trails, make new friends, see new sights. Beginner friendly!
Apr
14
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
16
8:30a
End Date
Trail Maintenance Mornings
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Apr
16
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Come give some local shelter dogs the best walk of their week!
Apr
17
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Apr
17
2:00p
End Date
Apr
17
3:30p
End Date
Bison Grocery Store
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Real Southern Plains Bison paraphernalia included...
Apr
17
6:30p
End Date
Tyler State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Spots Filling Fast)
Tyler State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Apr
17
7:30p
End Date
Soundscape Memorial: Honoring the Eskimo Curlew🌅
Galveston Island State Park
Join us at sunset for a short, intentional musical offering honoring the memory of the Eskimo Curlew, a bird once native to this region and now considered extinct. A Wild Notes collaboration with Galveston Island State Park
Apr
18
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Apr
18
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Bison
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Enjoy a FREE cup of coffee and learn all about the Texas State Bison Herd!
Apr
18
9:30a
End Date
Apr
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.
Apr
18
10:00a
End Date
Intro to Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Learn the birding basics with a park ranger during Birding Month!
Apr
18
1:30p
End Date
Apr
18
2:00p
End Date
Apr
18
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Apr
18
2:30p
End Date
Apr
18
5:30p
End Date
Sunset History Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Apr
18
6:00p
End Date
Apr
18
8:00p
End Date
Spring Star Party with UT ASA
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the University of Texas Astronomy Students Association for a fabulous Star Party under our Central Texas skies!
Apr
19
8:30a
End Date
Advanced Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Prepare for a fun and intense session of birding with a ranger! We will use eBird and learn advanced techniques for bird ID. BYOBinoculars
Apr
19
9:00a
End Date
Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a paws-itively delightful adventure at the Bauer Unit!
Apr
19
9:30a
End Date
Apr
19
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Apr
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.
Apr
19
10:30a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Brazos Bend State Park
If you're thinking of getting into fishing, then this is the program for you!
Apr
21
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Insects
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Apr
22
8:30a
End Date
Honey Creek Guided Walks with Ranger Gil
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Apr
24
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Apr
24
2:00p
End Date
Apr
24
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for April!
Apr
24
3:30p
End Date
Bison Grocery Store
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Real Southern Plains Bison paraphernalia included...
Apr
24
6:30p
End Date
Lake Livingston State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Spots Filling Fast)
Lake Livingston State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Apr
25
9:00a
End Date
Volunteer Workdays - Trail Maintenance
Village Creek State Park
Need volunteer hours? Help your local State Park look great!
Apr
25
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Apr
25
10:00a
End Date
4th Annual Fun For All
Inks Lake State Park
Join us for a fun-filled and all-inclusive day with a variety of accessible activities.
Apr
25
10:00a
End Date
Nature Program with the Master Naturalists
Blanco State Park
Explore a new topic each month with the Highland Lakes Master Naturalist! *This event is cancelled for January*
Apr
25
10:00a
End Date
Intro to Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Learn the birding basics with a park ranger during Birding Month!
Apr
25
2:00p
End Date
Apr
25
8:00p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Apr
26
8:30a
End Date
Advanced Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Prepare for a fun and intense session of birding with a ranger! We will use eBird and learn advanced techniques for bird ID. BYOBinoculars
Apr
26
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek State Natural Area *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore the newest addition to Honey Creek State Natural Area with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
Apr
28
6:00p
End Date
Friends of Abilene State Park Meeting
Abilene, TX - Abilene Public Library - South Branch
The Friends of Abilene State Park is a group of interested citizens that actively support the park.
Apr
30
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Come give some local shelter dogs the best walk of their week!
May 2026
May
1
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
May
1
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May
1
2:00p
End Date
May
2
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.
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!
May
2
9:30a
End Date
Lake Mineral Wells State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Spots Filling Fast)
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
2
10:00a
End Date
Intro to Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Learn the birding basics with a park ranger during Birding Month!
May
2
2:00p
End Date
May
2
2:00p
End Date
May
2
2:30p
End Date
May
3
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
May
3
8:30a
End Date
Advanced Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Prepare for a fun and intense session of birding with a ranger! We will use eBird and learn advanced techniques for bird ID. BYOBinoculars
May
3
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!
May
3
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek State Natural Area *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore the newest addition to Honey Creek State Natural Area with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
May
3
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our interactive table and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking.
May
8
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May
8
2:00p
End Date
May
9
8:00a
End Date
"Big Sit!" at the Woodland Blind
Guadalupe River State Park
How many birds can YOU spot from within a 50-foot circle? Join us this Migratory Bird Day and find out!
May
9
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
May
9
9:00a
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.
May
9
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
May
9
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturday with Steve: Buttons and other closures
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Come on a journey through fashion history of San Felipe de Austin! Experience the craftsmanship, culture, and creativity of a bygone era.
May
9
2:00p
End Date
May
9
2:00p
End Date
May
10
8:30a
End Date
Mother's Day Wildflower Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Spend Mother's Day with Mother Nature and learn to identify local wildflowers.
May
10
3:00p
End Date
Women's Hike at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Explore new trails, make new friends, see new sights. Beginner friendly!
May
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.
May
13
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May
13
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
May
14
8:30a
End Date
Trail Maintenance Mornings
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
May
14
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May
15
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May
15
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May
15
2:00p
End Date
May
15
6:30p
End Date
McKinney Falls State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Spots Filling Fast)
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
16
9:00a
End Date
Nest Quest
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Kids will learn how to identify common birds and play bird bingo on this ranger-led bird walk.
May
16
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
May
16
9:30a
End Date
Huntsville State Park | One 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.
May
16
2:00p
End Date
May
16
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
May
16
2:30p
End Date
May
16
6:00p
End Date
May
16
8:30p
End Date
May
16
9:00p
End Date
May
17
9:30a
End Date
May
17
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
May
17
10:30a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Brazos Bend State Park
If you're thinking of getting into fishing, then this is the program for you!
May
20
8:30a
End Date
Honey Creek Guided Walks with Ranger Gil
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
May
21
8:30a
End Date
Trail Maintenance Mornings
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
May
22
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May
22
2:00p
End Date
May
23
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
May
23
10:00a
End Date
Insectigation Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
What's bugging you? Let's take a hike to observe some of the little things that are really running the world.
May
23
2:00p
End Date
May
23
6:30p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
May
25
8:00a
End Date
Memorial Day Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Feel free to carry your flags and bring pictures or memorabilia to share on this veteran-led walk.
May
26
6:00p
End Date
Friends of Abilene State Park Meeting
Abilene, TX - Abilene Public Library - South Branch
The Friends of Abilene State Park is a group of interested citizens that actively support the park.
May
29
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
May
29
2:00p
End Date
May
29
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for May!
May
29
6:30p
End Date
Galveston Island State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Spots Filling Fast)
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
29
6:30p
End Date
Purtis Creek State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Spots Filling Fast)
Purtis Creek State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
30
7:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Search for summer tanagers, painted buntings, golden-cheeked warblers, and other summer specialties along Government Canyon's Backcountry Trails.
May
30
2:00p
End Date
May
30
2:30p
End Date
May
31
End Date
Park Host Virtual Information Session
Inks Lake State Park
Learn what it means to be a park host and how you can begin your hosting adventures with us!
June 2026
Jun
3
8:30a
End Date
Honey Creek Guided Walks with Ranger Gil
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jun
5
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
5
2:00p
End Date
Jun
6
8:30a
End Date
Family Stroll
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start your kids out on the right foot enjoying the outdoors! Join dedicated volunteers on a FUN and easy family-friendly walk.
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!
Jun
6
2:00p
End Date
Jun
6
2:00p
End Date
Jun
7
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!
Jun
7
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our interactive table and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking.
Jun
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.
Jun
10
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Jun
11
8:30a
End Date
Trail Maintenance Mornings
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Jun
12
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
12
2:00p
End Date
Jun
13
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Jun
13
9:30a
End Date
Lake Livingston State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (On Sale Soon)
Lake Livingston State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun
13
9:30a
End Date
Guadalupe River State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (On Sale Soon)
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun
13
2:00p
End Date
Jun
13
2:00p
End Date
Jun
13
2:30p
End Date
Jun
17
8:30a
End Date
Honey Creek Guided Walks with Ranger Gil
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jun
18
8:30a
End Date
Trail Maintenance Mornings
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Volunteer your time with Enchanted Rock SNA staff and work to rebuild our trails.
Jun
19
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
19
2:00p
End Date
Jun
20
2:00p
End Date
Jun
20
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jun
20
6:00p
End Date
Jun
20
6:30p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Jun
20
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Jun
21
9:30a
End Date
Jun
21
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Jun
21
10:30a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Brazos Bend State Park
If you're thinking of getting into fishing, then this is the program for you!
Jun
26
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jun
26
2:00p
End Date
Jun
26
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for June!
Jun
27
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Jun
27
2:00p
End Date
Jun
27
2:30p
End Date
July 2026
Jul
1
8:30a
End Date
Honey Creek Guided Walks with Ranger Gil
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul
3
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
3
2:00p
End Date
Jul
4
8:00a
End Date
Explore the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA
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!
Jul
4
2:00p
End Date
Jul
4
2:00p
End Date
Jul
10
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
10
2:00p
End Date
Jul
11
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Jul
11
2:00p
End Date
Jul
11
2:00p
End Date
Jul
11
2:30p
End Date
Jul
15
8:30a
End Date
Honey Creek Guided Walks with Ranger Gil
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul
17
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
17
2:00p
End Date
Jul
18
2:00p
End Date
Jul
18
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jul
18
6:00p
End Date
Jul
18
8:30p
End Date
Jul
19
9:30a
End Date
Jul
19
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Jul
19
10:30a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Brazos Bend State Park
If you're thinking of getting into fishing, then this is the program for you!
Jul
24
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
24
2:00p
End Date
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Jul
25
2:00p
End Date
Jul
25
2:30p
End Date
Jul
31
End Date
Park Host Virtual Information Session
Inks Lake State Park
Learn what it means to be a park host and how you can begin your hosting adventures with us!
Jul
31
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
31
2:00p
End Date
Jul
31
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for July!
August 2026
Aug
1
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.
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!
Aug
1
2:00p
End Date
Aug
1
2:00p
End Date
Aug
1
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Aug
7
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
7
2:00p
End Date
Aug
8
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Aug
8
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturday with Steve – The Monitorial System of Education and its use in the Austin Colony
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us at the Nature Center for a fascinating journey into early education on the Texas frontier and explore the Monitorial System of Education shaped learning in the Austin Colony!
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Aug
8
2:30p
End Date
Aug
8
9:00p
End Date
Aug
14
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
14
2:00p
End Date
Aug
15
End Date
National Geocaching Day
Guadalupe River State Park
Join fellow park visitors in enjoying geocaching!
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Aug
15
6:00p
End Date
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Aug
21
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
21
2:00p
End Date
Aug
22
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Aug
22
2:00p
End Date
Aug
22
2:30p
End Date
Aug
28
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
28
2:00p
End Date
Aug
28
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for August!
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
September 2026
Sep
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Sep
4
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
4
2:00p
End Date
Sep
5
8:30a
End Date
Family Stroll
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start your kids out on the right foot enjoying the outdoors! Join dedicated volunteers on a FUN and easy family-friendly walk.
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!
Sep
5
2:00p
End Date
Sep
5
2:00p
End Date
Sep
5
2:30p
End Date
Sep
11
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
11
2:00p
End Date
Sep
12
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Sep
12
2:00p
End Date
Sep
12
2:00p
End Date
Sep
12
8:00p
End Date
Sep
18
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
18
2:00p
End Date
Sep
19
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Sep
19
2:00p
End Date
Sep
19
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Sep
19
2:30p
End Date
Sep
19
6:00p
End Date
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Sep
25
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
25
2:00p
End Date
Sep
25
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for September!
Sep
26
End Date
National Hunting and Fishing Day
Guadalupe River State Park
Come celebrate the fishing park of Hunting and Fishing Day with us!
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
October 2026
Oct
2
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
2
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
2
2:00p
End Date
Oct
3
8:00a
End Date
Explore the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA
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!
Oct
3
2:00p
End Date
Oct
3
2:00p
End Date
Oct
3
2:30p
End Date
Oct
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
9
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
9
2:00p
End Date
Oct
10
2:00p
End Date
Oct
10
2:00p
End Date
Oct
10
7:15p
End Date
Oct
10
8:00p
End Date
Oct
16
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
16
2:00p
End Date
Oct
17
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Oct
17
2:00p
End Date
Oct
17
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Oct
17
2:30p
End Date
Oct
17
7:00p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Oct
21
End Date
Unplug Texas Day
Guadalupe River State Park
Celebrate Unplug Texas Day, a day dedicated to encouraging Texans to disconnect from their electronic devices and reconnect with nature, family, and friends with us!
Oct
23
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
23
2:00p
End Date
Oct
24
10:00a
End Date
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
Oct
30
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
30
2:00p
End Date
Oct
30
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for October!
Oct
31
2:00p
End Date
Oct
31
2:30p
End Date
November 2026
Nov
1
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
6
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
6
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
6
2:00p
End Date
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!
Nov
7
2:00p
End Date
Nov
7
2:00p
End Date
Nov
13
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
13
2:00p
End Date
Nov
14
12:30p
End Date
Second Saturdays with Steve: The Legacy of Log Cabins in Austin’s Colony
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for Second Saturday with Steve as we explore the fascinating history and importance of log cabins in Austin’s Colony!
Nov
14
2:00p
End Date
Nov
14
2:00p
End Date
Nov
14
2:30p
End Date
Nov
20
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
20
2:00p
End Date
Nov
20
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for November!
Nov
21
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Nov
21
2:00p
End Date
Nov
21
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Nov
27
End Date
Opt Outside Day at Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Skip the stores and #OptOutside with us!
Nov
27
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
27
2:00p
End Date
Nov
28
2:00p
End Date
Nov
28
2:30p
End Date
December 2026
Dec
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Dec
4
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
4
2:00p
End Date
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!
Dec
5
2:00p
End Date
Dec
5
2:00p
End Date
Dec
11
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
11
2:00p
End Date
Dec
12
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
Dec
12
2:00p
End Date
Dec
12
2:00p
End Date
Dec
12
2:30p
End Date
Dec
12
5:30p
End Date
Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Dec
12
8:00p
End Date
Dec
18
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
18
2:00p
End Date
Dec
19
2:00p
End Date
Dec
19
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Dec
25
1:30p
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
25
2:00p
End Date
Dec
26
2:00p
End Date
Dec
26
2:30p
End Date
Dec
31
2:00p
End Date
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for December!
January 2027
Jan
1
9:30a
End Date
First Day Hike - Self-Guided
Lake Brownwood State Park
Take a First Day Hike at your own pace on our trails!
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
Jan
2
2:00p
End Date
Jan
2
2:00p
End Date
Jan
8
2:00p
End Date
Jan
9
2:00p
End Date
Jan
9
2:00p
End Date
Jan
9
2:30p
End Date
Jan
15
2:00p
End Date
Jan
16
2:00p
End Date
Jan
16
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jan
22
2:00p
End Date
Jan
23
8:30a
End Date
Kid Fish- Cancelled
Fort Parker State Park
2026 Kid Fish cancelled.
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!
Jan
23
2:00p
End Date
Jan
23
2:30p
End Date
Jan
29
2:00p
End Date
Jan
30
2:00p
End Date
February 2027
Feb
5
2:00p
End Date
Feb
6
2:00p
End Date
Feb
6
2:30p
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Feb
12
2:00p
End Date
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13
2:00p
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Feb
19
2:00p
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20
2:00p
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Feb
20
2:30p
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Feb
26
2:00p
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Feb
27
2:00p
End Date
March 2027
Mar
5
2:00p
End Date
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6
2:00p
End Date
Mar
6
2:30p
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12
2:00p
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13
2:00p
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Mar
19
2:00p
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20
2:00p
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20
2:30p
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Mar
26
2:00p
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Mar
27
2:00p
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April 2027
Apr
2
2:00p
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3
2:00p
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Apr
3
2:30p
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Apr
9
2:00p
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10
2:00p
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16
2:00p
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17
2:00p
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17
2:30p
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23
2:00p
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24
2:00p
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Apr
30
2:00p
End Date
May 2027
May
1
2:00p
End Date
May
1
2:30p
End Date
May
7
2:00p
End Date
May
8
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
May
8
2:00p
End Date
May
14
2:00p
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15
2:00p
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May
15
2:30p
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21
2:00p
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22
2:00p
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May
28
2:00p
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May
29
2:00p
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May
29
2:30p
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June 2027
Jun
4
2:00p
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5
2:00p
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11
2:00p
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12
2:00p
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12
2:30p
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18
2:00p
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19
2:00p
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25
2:00p
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26
2:00p
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Jun
26
2:30p
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July 2027
Jul
2
2:00p
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3
2:00p
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9
2:00p
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10
2:00p
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10
2:30p
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16
2:00p
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Jul
17
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10
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11
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Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
Dec
11
2:00p
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11
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17
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25
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31
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1
9:30a
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First Day Hike - Self-Guided
Lake Brownwood State Park
Take a First Day Hike at your own pace on our trails!
Jan
1
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7
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8
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8
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15
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21
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22
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Kid Fish- Cancelled
Fort Parker State Park
2026 Kid Fish cancelled.
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!
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22
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22
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28
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6
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12
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13
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Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
May
13
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2
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8
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9
1:00p
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Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
Dec
9
2:00p
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15
2:00p
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16
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22
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23
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29
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30
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Jan
1
9:30a
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First Day Hike - Self-Guided
Lake Brownwood State Park
Take a First Day Hike at your own pace on our trails!
Jan
5
2:00p
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6
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12
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13
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19
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20
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26
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27
8:30a
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Kid Fish- Cancelled
Fort Parker State Park
2026 Kid Fish cancelled.
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!
Jan
27
2:00p
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Feb
2
2:00p
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3
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4
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5
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11
2:00p
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12
10:00a
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Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
May
12
2:00p
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18
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19
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25
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26
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24
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Dec
1
2:00p
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7
2:00p
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8
1:00p
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Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
Dec
8
2:00p
End Date
Dec
14
2:00p
End Date
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15
2:00p
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21
2:00p
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22
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28
2:00p
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29
2:00p
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January 2030
Jan
1
9:30a
End Date
First Day Hike - Self-Guided
Lake Brownwood State Park
Take a First Day Hike at your own pace on our trails!
Jan
4
2:00p
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5
2:00p
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11
2:00p
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12
2:00p
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18
2:00p
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19
2:00p
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25
2:00p
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Jan
26
8:30a
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Kid Fish- Cancelled
Fort Parker State Park
2026 Kid Fish cancelled.
Fish for rainbow trout at Lake Springfield!
Jan
26
2:00p
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February 2030
Feb
1
2:00p
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2
2:00p
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8
2:00p
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9
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15
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16
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22
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23
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1
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8
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5
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6
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12
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3
2:00p
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4
2:00p
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10
2:00p
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May
11
10:00a
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Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
May
11
2:00p
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17
2:00p
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18
2:00p
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24
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25
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31
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1
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7
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14
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5
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6
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12
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13
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27
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2
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3
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Sep
6
2:00p
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7
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13
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14
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27
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28
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4
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5
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11
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12
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18
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25
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26
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1
2:00p
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2
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8
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9
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22
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29
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30
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Dec
6
2:00p
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Dec
7
2:00p
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Dec
13
2:00p
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Dec
14
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
Dec
14
2:00p
End Date
Dec
20
2:00p
End Date
Dec
21
2:00p
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27
2:00p
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28
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