Calendar of Events

Wheelchair-friendly

The events are accessible for people with mobility impairments. 

May 2025

May 24
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Did someone say, "Let's go fishing"?
May 24
9:00a
End Date

Storybook Stroll

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
May 24
10:00a
End Date

Atlatl - Ancient Hunting

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Test your skills with the atlatl, an ancient hunting tool once used across the globe.
May 24
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
May 24
1:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
May 24
2:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
May 24
3:00p
End Date

Gyotaku: Fish Printing

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Create fish paintings using traditional Japanese techniques
May 24
9:00p
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
May 25
10:00a
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Inks Lake State Park
Come discover some of the amazing creatures found here at the park and have a chance to interact with real skins and skulls!
May 25
10:00a
End Date

Atlatl - Ancient Hunting

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Test your skills with the atlatl, an ancient hunting tool once used across the globe.
May 25
11:00a
End Date

Sensory Friendly Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Experience the beauty of nature in a welcoming and accommodating environment!
May 25
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park - Prickly Pear Cactus!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn step by step how to draw a Prickly Pear Cactus!
May 25
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a stellar astronomy program to witness a breathtaking view of the stars!✨
May 25
8:15p
End Date

Star Party

Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a stellar astronomy program to witness a breathtaking view of the stars!✨ Bring your own chair or blanket!
May 29
9:00a
End Date

Hike With Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
May 29
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
May 30
1:00p
End Date

Texas Tracks!

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Learn how to identify and read common animal tracks in East Texas.
May 30
1:00p
End Date

Make Your Own Animal Print!

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Use Plaster of Paris to make and take your animal footprint of choice!
May 31
9:00a
End Date

Storybook Stroll

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
May 31
10:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Goose Island State Park
Fish with a ranger and check out our 1620-foot pier!
May 31
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Water is life!
May 31
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
May 31
1:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
May 31
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Water is life
May 31
2:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
May 31
2:00p
End Date

Snakes of the Park

Davis Mountains State Park
The desert is home to a wide variety of snakes. Come learn how to identify them.
May 31
2:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Inks Lake State Park
Come discover some of the amazing creatures found here at the park and have a chance to interact with real skins and skulls!
May 31
8:00p
End Date

Name That Bird!

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learn new songs! Songs written and performed by our native birds.”

June 2025

Jun 1
10:00a
End Date

Guided 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.
Jun 5
9:00a
End Date

Hike With Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jun 5
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jun 6
1:00p
End Date

Make Your Own Animal Print!

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Use Plaster of Paris to make and take your animal footprint of choice!
Jun 7
9:00a
End Date

Atlatl - Ancient Hunting

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Test your skills with the atlatl, an ancient hunting tool once used across the globe.
Jun 7
10:00a
End Date

RESCHEDULED: East Texas Fire and Nature Festival

Nature Center Wildlife Management Area
This event has been rescheduled for June 7th! Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and our partners for a free event all about nature, prescribed fire and how it benefits humans and wildlife alike!
Jun 7
10:00a
End Date

Guided 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.
Jun 7
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jun 7
1:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Jun 7
2:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Jun 7
6:00p
End Date

Fort Davis Ranger Talk - Summer Program Series

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy an evening program with interpreters from Fort Davis National Historic Site. A variety of topics will be covered every Saturday through early August.
Jun 8
9:00a
End Date

Atlatl - Ancient Hunting

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Test your skills with the atlatl, an ancient hunting tool once used across the globe.
Jun 8
10:00a
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Inks Lake State Park
Come discover some of the amazing creatures found here at the park and have a chance to interact with real skins and skulls!
Jun 8
10:00a
End Date

Guided 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.
Jun 12
9:00a
End Date

Hike With Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jun 12
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jun 13
1:00p
End Date

Make Your Own Animal Print!

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Use Plaster of Paris to make and take your animal footprint of choice!
Jun 14
10:00a
End Date

Guided 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.
Jun 14
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jun 14
1:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Jun 14
2:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Jun 14
6:00p
End Date

Fort Davis Ranger Talk - Summer Program Series

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy an evening program with interpreters from Fort Davis National Historic Site. A variety of topics will be covered every Saturday through early August.
Jun 14
8:00p
End Date

Cowboy Campfire - Poetry, Stories and Songs

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”
Jun 15
10:00a
End Date

Make Dad a Gift

Inks Lake State Park
Celebrate Dad with a handmade gift!
Jun 15
10:00a
End Date

Guided 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.
Jun 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!
Jun 19
9:00a
End Date

Hike With Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jun 19
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jun 20
1:00p
End Date

Make Your Own Animal Print!

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Use Plaster of Paris to make and take your animal footprint of choice!
Jun 21
9:00a
End Date

Corn Husk Dolls

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Make a doll the old-fashioned way using corn husks and creativity!
Jun 21
10:00a
End Date

Guided 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.
Jun 21
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jun 21
1:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Jun 21
2:00p
End Date

Mammal Day

Tyler State Park
What is a mammal?
Jun 21
2:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Jun 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).
Jun 21
6:00p
End Date

Fort Davis Ranger Talk - Summer Program Series

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy an evening program with interpreters from Fort Davis National Historic Site. A variety of topics will be covered every Saturday through early August.
Jun 22
9:00a
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get up close and personal with some of the animals of Goliad State Park by looking at, and feeling, their fur, talons, and teeth!
Jun 22
10:00a
End Date

Guided 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.
Jun 26
9:00a
End Date

Hike With Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jun 26
7:30p
End Date

Sunset Watercolor

Galveston Island State Park
Express your love of nature through paints!
Jun 27
1:00p
End Date

Make Your Own Animal Print!

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Use Plaster of Paris to make and take your animal footprint of choice!
Jun 28
10:00a
End Date

Guided 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.
Jun 28
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jun 28
1:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Jun 28
2:00p
End Date

Intro to Archery

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Jun 28
6:00p
End Date

Fort Davis Ranger Talk - Summer Program Series

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy an evening program with interpreters from Fort Davis National Historic Site. A variety of topics will be covered every Saturday through early August.
Jun 29
9:00a
End Date

Trade Beads

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Colorful beads played a huge role as Europeans began exploring new places and encountering unknown groups of people.
Jun 29
10:00a
End Date

Guided 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.

July 2025

Jul 3
9:00a
End Date

Hike With Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jul 3
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jul 5
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jul 10
9:00a
End Date

Hike With Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jul 10
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jul 12
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jul 12
6:00p
End Date

Fort Davis Ranger Talk - Summer Program Series

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy an evening program with interpreters from Fort Davis National Historic Site. A variety of topics will be covered every Saturday through early August.
Jul 16
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!
Jul 17
9:00a
End Date

Hike With Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jul 17
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jul 19
6:00p
End Date

Fort Davis Ranger Talk - Summer Program Series

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy an evening program with interpreters from Fort Davis National Historic Site. A variety of topics will be covered every Saturday through early August.
Jul 24
9:00a
End Date

Hike With Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jul 24
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jul 26
9:00a
End Date

Colors of the Canyon

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Create beautiful artwork that captures the colors of a summer day at Government Canyon.
Jul 26
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Jul 26
6:00p
End Date

Fort Davis Ranger Talk - Summer Program Series

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy an evening program with interpreters from Fort Davis National Historic Site. A variety of topics will be covered every Saturday through early August.
Jul 31
9:00a
End Date

Hike With Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jul 31
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!

August 2025

Aug 2
8:00a
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.
Aug 2
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug 2
11:00a
End Date

Sea Center Shark Celebration

Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an afternoon of shark exploration!
Aug 2
6:00p
End Date

Fort Davis Ranger Talk - Summer Program Series

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy an evening program with interpreters from Fort Davis National Historic Site. A variety of topics will be covered every Saturday through early August.
Aug 7
9:00a
End Date

Hike With Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Aug 7
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug 9
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug 14
9:00a
End Date

Hike With Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Aug 14
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug 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.
Aug 16
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug 16
9:00p
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Aug 20
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!
Aug 21
9:00a
End Date

Hike With Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Aug 21
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug 23
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug 28
9:00a
End Date

Hike With Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Aug 28
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug 30
10:00a
End Date

Tide Talk and Walk

Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!

September 2025

Sep 13
9:00a
End Date

Youth Fishing Day - Sea Center Texas

Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for a morning of catch-and-release fishing. No registration required. Bring your own bait & equipment.
Sep 17
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!
Sep 20
9:00a
End Date

Name That Tune: Birdsong Edition

Government Canyon State Natural Area
Most avid birders eventually add sound identification to the tool set they use in identifying birds. But bird songs convey more information than just the identity of the singer.
Sep 20
10:00a
End Date

Deaf Outdoors Day

Cedar Hill State Park
Discover your park with ASL interpreters!
Sep 20
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!

October 2025

Oct 15
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!
Oct 18
10:00a
End Date

State Park Spook-Tacular

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers all day and celebrate Halloween!
Oct 18
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!

November 2025

Nov 15
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Nov 19
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!

December 2025

Dec 17
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!
Dec 20
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.
Dec 20
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!

January 2026

Jan 21
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!

February 2026

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!