Wheelchair-friendly
The events are accessible for people with mobility impairments.
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
9:00a
End Date
Bats-A-Billion
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger to learn about some of our park’s most mysterious residents.
Aug
2
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!
Aug
2
9:30a
End Date
Aug
2
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.
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
1:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Davis Mountains State Park
This fun, ranger-led workshop is aimed for kids, ages 5-12 (but open to all), who want to build their outdoor skills.
Aug
2
2:30p
End Date
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
2
7:15p
End Date
Sunset Watercolors🎨
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nature, art, and beauty!
Aug
3
9:00a
End Date
Silky, Stealthy Spiders
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Ever wondered how a spider makes its web, or why they don't get stuck in their own webs? Learn these answers and so much more about the wonderful world of spiders!
Aug
3
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!
Aug
3
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.
Aug
3
11:00a
End Date
Adaptation Investigations
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Investigate the clues animals leave behind with a ranger.
Aug
3
11:00a
End Date
Aug
4
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Aug
6
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Aug
7
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
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
8
1:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Families are welcome to paint and draw the nature around them.
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Aug
8
3:00p
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!
Aug
9
9:00a
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!
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Aug
9
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!
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Let's talk about the Perseid Meteor Shower
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us to learn about the Perseid Meteor Shower.
Aug
9
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.
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
9
11:00a
End Date
Adaptation Investigations
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Investigate the clues animals leave behind with a ranger.
Aug
9
1:00p
End Date
The Real McCoil: Snakes of Texas
Cedar Hill State Park
Learn the who's who of DFW snakes with a Ranger
Aug
9
1:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Get an inside look at some of the mammals of the park. Which is the fastest or the furriest? You decide.
Aug
9
3:30p
End Date
Planetarium Show: In the Sky This Month
Copper Breaks State Park
Learn about some deep sky objects visible in the sky this month from the comfort of our planetarium!
Aug
9
9:15p
End Date
Night Sky Exploration - Perseid Meteor Shower Edition
Goose Island State Park
Join a ranger as we tour the constellations of the night sky. Bonus: The Perseid meteor shower is active during this time!
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
Bats-A-Billion
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger to learn about some of our park’s most mysterious residents.
Aug
10
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!
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
Plants of the Mission
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore how Native Americans utilized the plants in the area for food, clothing, tools, and more!
Aug
10
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.
Aug
10
11:00a
End Date
National S'mores Day
Huntsville State Park
Join Huntsville State Park in celebrating National S’mores Day on Sunday, August 10th.
Aug
11
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Aug
14
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
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
15
11:00a
End Date
What's In This Water?
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Explorers of all ages can join us to discover the wonders of water through scientific methods.
Aug
15
1:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Families are welcome to paint and draw the nature around them.
Aug
15
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Day
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a Ranger for a fun, hands-on adventure to learn what it takes to become a Junior Ranger!
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
9:00a
End Date
Aug
16
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!
Aug
16
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.
Aug
16
1:00p
End Date
Fishing for Beginners
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Get certified! Become a bona fide angler with Bentsen State Park. Open to all ages.
Aug
16
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).
Aug
16
2:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Ever wondered which mammal is the fastest or the furriest? Come decide for yourself.
Aug
16
9:00p
End Date
Aug
17
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!
Aug
17
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.
Aug
18
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
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
20
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Aug
21
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
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
22
1:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Families are welcome to paint and draw the nature around them.
Aug
22
8:00p
End Date
Meteor Shower/Star Party
Atlanta State Park
Join a ranger on an astronomy tour of stars, planets, and the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug
22
8:30p
End Date
🌙Night Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of mysteries... if you know where to look.
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Aug
23
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!
Aug
23
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.
Aug
23
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.
Aug
23
11:00a
End Date
Aug
23
1:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Amazing Outdoor Apps
Davis Mountains State Park
Enhance your outdoor experience by learning how to use plant, wildlife, and star identifying apps.
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
SSSnakes share our trails, craft with us and learn some tips and tricks to sharing a trail with snakes.
Aug
23
3:30p
End Date
Planetarium Show: In the Sky This Month
Copper Breaks State Park
Learn about some deep sky objects visible in the sky this month from the comfort of our planetarium!
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Meteor Shower/Star Party
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a ranger on an astronomy tour of stars, planets, and the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug
23
9:00p
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!
Aug
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!
Aug
24
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.
Aug
24
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.
Aug
24
1:00p
End Date
Watersense 101
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Discover the hydrology in the Rio Grande Delta with a ranger.
Aug
25
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Aug
28
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
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
29
1:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Families are welcome to paint and draw the nature around them.
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
Desert Snakes and other Creepy Crawlies
Davis Mountains State Park
Don't be scared...be curious!! Come learn about the "scary" critters inhabiting our park.
Aug
29
3:00p
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!
Aug
29
8:00p
End Date
Nocturnal Marvels: Nighttime Navigators
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger to learn about our nocturnal creatures’ secrets to success.
Aug
29
8:30p
End Date
🌙Night Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of mysteries... if you know where to look.
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Native American Games
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Sometimes life for Native Americans was all fun and games!
Aug
30
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!
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Aug
30
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.
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!
Aug
30
11:00a
End Date
Aug
30
7:15p
End Date
Sunset Watercolors🎨
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nature, art, and beauty!
Aug
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!
Aug
31
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.
Aug
31
1:00p
End Date
Survival of the Senses
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Discover how the park’s critters rely on their highly adapted senses to survive.
Aug
31
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.
September 2025
Sep
3
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Sep
4
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Sep
11
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Sep
13
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
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
13
9:00a
End Date
Adaptation Artistry
Government Canyon State Natural Area
How do spotted fur, big ears, long tails, and other special features help animals survive in a challenging environment? Stop by to learn more at a touch table and craft station. All are welcome, but this activity is timed to coincide with Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend.
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
17
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Sep
18
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
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
Sep
20
8:00p
End Date
Sep
25
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
October 2025
Oct
1
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Oct
4
2:00p
End Date
Colors of the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month, and we've scheduled a series of activities to celebrate! This weekend, we're using art to connect with our natural and cultural history. Stop by to create beautiful artwork that captures the colors of Government Canyon.
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
15
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Oct
18
9:00a
End Date
Conservation Community Fair
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month, and we've invited all our friends to celebrate!
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
Oct
25
12:00p
End Date
Creature Features
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your spookiest friends and stop by the different booths highlighting cool animal adaptations on Saturday, October 25th in celebration of Halloween!
November 2025
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
Dino-bility Day!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate inclusion, adventure, and the great outdoors at Dino-bility Day - a fun-filled, accessible event for all ages and abilities!
Nov
15
8:00p
End Date
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
13
10:00a
End Date
Reading Ranger: Dino Story and Craft
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Bring a blanket and settle in for a festive story read by a ranger, followed by a craft. We'll bring the hot cocoa.
Dec
13
5:30p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Goose Island State Park
See the park in lights, enjoy holiday activities, and CAMP FOR FREE when you decorate your campsite!
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
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!