Accessible Events
These events have some accessible features. Read the event carefully to learn about its accommodations. Reach out to the event contact for more information.
You can request accommodations for any event on our calendar. Just fill out the online modification request form at least 30 days before the event.
June 2026
Jun
14
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Huntsville State Park
Join us for fishing on Lake Raven with a Park Ranger to guide you.
Jun
14
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
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.
Jun
15
8:30a
End Date
Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Jun
15
12:30p
End Date
Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Jun
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!
Jun
18
10:00a
End Date
Jun
19
9:30a
End Date
Jun
19
1:00p
End Date
Oysters: The Pearl of Goose Island
Goose Island State Park
Oysters are more than just food; they help protect the Texas coast!
Jun
19
2:00p
End Date
Jr. Ranger Explorers
Purtis Creek State Park
Learn about Leave No Trace and explore the wonders of nature!
Jun
20
9:00a
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Bring your furry friend along for a light hike in the park!
Jun
20
9:00a
End Date
Reel Good Dads
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Gone fishing with the absolute best!
Jun
20
9:00a
End Date
Bird Walk
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Take a walk with us as we search for some of the many bird species of Goliad State Park!
Jun
20
10:00a
End Date
Cookin' with Cast Iron: Dutch Oven Basics
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Discover historic cooking with a little modern flare!
Jun
20
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jun
20
1:00p
End Date
Cordage: Making Rope with Yucca
Goose Island State Park
Learn to make rope from one of our native plants!
Jun
20
2:00p
End Date
Tree of Life: Mesquite
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Widely considered a nuisance today, Mesquite used to be essential in the homes of Native Tribe members. Come find out about the range of traditional uses for this abundant plant!
Jun
20
2:00p
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.
Jun
20
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
20
8:00p
End Date
Light Trapping for Moths
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and learn about light trapping to attract bugs. Get tips on where to look for moths and other insects, how to start to identify these diverse creatures, and see some of the local moths that can be found at Bentsen!
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
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Huntsville State Park
Join us for fishing on Lake Raven with a Park Ranger to guide you.
Jun
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.
Jun
21
2:00p
End Date
Jun
22
8:30a
End Date
Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Jun
26
6:30p
End Date
Jun
26
8:00p
End Date
Light Trapping for Moths
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and learn about light trapping to attract bugs. Get tips on where to look for moths and other insects, how to start to identify these diverse creatures, and see some of the local moths that can be found at Bentsen!
Jun
27
8:30a
End Date
Early Bird Gets the Worm
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Grab your coffee and some binoculars. Let's go birding!
Jun
27
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jun
27
10:00a
End Date
Trade Beads
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn how small glass beads changed the course of history, then make your own bead bracelet!
Jun
27
1:00p
End Date
Gyotaku: Fish Art
Atlanta State Park
Experience the old ways of recording fish and create your own fish print!
Jun
27
1:00p
End Date
Gator Talk – Cohabitation with an Apex Predator
Huntsville State Park
Get to know about the prehistoric predator that lurks below the surface of Lake Raven
Jun
27
2:00p
End Date
Goose Island History Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join volunteer Doreen for a special tour that will highlight America 250!
Jun
27
2:00p
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.
Jun
27
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?
Jun
27
4:00p
End Date
Jun
27
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
28
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Huntsville State Park
Join us for fishing on Lake Raven with a Park Ranger to guide you.
Jun
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.
Jun
29
8:30a
End Date
Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
July 2026
Jul
3
2:30p
End Date
Nature Constitution
Goose Island State Park
Write your own constitution for nature using ink made from oak galls! This is an America 250 program.
Jul
3
5:30p
End Date
Signing the Declaration: What is an Oak Gall?
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
When signing the Declaration of Independence, our Founding Fathers used oak gall ink. What is a gall? And how do you turn it into ink? Come find out!
Jul
4
9:00a
End Date
Fishing for America 250
Purtis Creek State Park
Come celebrate U.S.A.'s 250th Anniversary by casting a line with us!
Jul
4
9:00a
End Date
History Beneath Our Feet
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Celebrate America250 as we hike through the history of the Johnson Branch Unit.
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
9:00a
End Date
Red White and Bluegill Family Fishing Event
Huntsville State Park
Celebrate Independence Day participating in one of this country’s oldest outdoor activities.
Jul
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.
Jul
4
11:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Celebrate America250 while we cook some classic American pies!
Jul
4
9:00p
End Date
Star Spangled Skies
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday under the stars!
Jul
5
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Huntsville State Park
Join us for fishing on Lake Raven with a Park Ranger to guide you.
Jul
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.
Jul
11
8:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Huntsville State Park
Take a moment to learn the skill and joy of observing our feathered friends.
Jul
11
9:00a
End Date
Make Your Own Yucca Fiber Twine
Government Canyon State Natural Area
For thousands of years, humans have used the fibers within yucca leaves to create cordage for a variety of uses. Stop by and try it yourself!
Jul
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.
Jul
11
1:00p
End Date
Gator Talk – Cohabitation with an Apex Predator
Huntsville State Park
Get to know about the prehistoric predator that lurks below the surface of Lake Raven
Jul
11
9:00p
End Date
Star Party
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come look through telescopes and learn about the night sky from experts!
Jul
12
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Huntsville State Park
Join us for fishing on Lake Raven with a Park Ranger to guide you.
Jul
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.
Jul
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!
Jul
17
5:00p
End Date
Sunset Fishing with a Ranger
Huntsville State Park
Watch the sunset and the day wind down while fishing on the lake.
Jul
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.
Jul
18
4:00p
End Date
Hand Braided Rug Workshop
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a hands on workshop to learn how to braid your own rug!
Jul
19
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Huntsville State Park
Join us for fishing on Lake Raven with a Park Ranger to guide you.
Jul
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.
Jul
25
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Jul
25
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Jul
25
1:00p
End Date
Gator Talk – Cohabitation with an Apex Predator
Huntsville State Park
Get to know about the prehistoric predator that lurks below the surface of Lake Raven
Jul
26
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Huntsville State Park
Join us for fishing on Lake Raven with a Park Ranger to guide you.
Jul
26
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
August 2026
Aug
1
8:30a
End Date
Pollinator Camouflage Adaptation Craft
Huntsville State Park
Help pollinators adapt within our Nature Center as they would in the wild to survive.
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
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
1
1:00p
End Date
Gator Talk – Cohabitation with an Apex Predator
Huntsville State Park
Get to know about the prehistoric predator that lurks below the surface of Lake Raven
Aug
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
2
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Huntsville State Park
Join us for fishing on Lake Raven with a Park Ranger to guide you.
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
8
8:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Huntsville State Park
Take a moment to learn the skill and joy of observing our feathered friends.
Aug
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.
Aug
8
1:00p
End Date
Gator Talk – Cohabitation with an Apex Predator
Huntsville State Park
Get to know about the prehistoric predator that lurks below the surface of Lake Raven
Aug
8
9:00p
End Date
Aug
8
9:00p
End Date
Star Party
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come look through telescopes and learn about the night sky from experts!
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Huntsville State Park
Join us for fishing on Lake Raven with a Park Ranger to guide you.
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
14
5:00p
End Date
Sunset Fishing with a Ranger
Huntsville State Park
Watch the sunset and the day wind down while fishing on the lake.
Aug
15
1:00p
End Date
Gator Talk – Cohabitation with an Apex Predator
Huntsville State Park
Get to know about the prehistoric predator that lurks below the surface of Lake Raven
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Huntsville State Park
Join us for fishing on Lake Raven with a Park Ranger to guide you.
Aug
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!
Aug
22
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Huntsville State Park
Join us for fishing on Lake Raven with a Park Ranger to guide you.
Aug
29
1:00p
End Date
Gator Talk – Cohabitation with an Apex Predator
Huntsville State Park
Get to know about the prehistoric predator that lurks below the surface of Lake Raven
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Huntsville State Park
Join us for fishing on Lake Raven with a Park Ranger to guide you.
September 2026
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
8:00p
End Date
Star Party
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Bring a blanket or portable chairs for an evening of star gazing and planet-watching.
Sep
12
7:30p
End Date
Night Crawlers
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Glow-in-the-dark scorpions, mysterious moths, and more...this night walk is just for invertebrate enthusiasts.
Sep
12
8:00p
End Date
Sep
12
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come look through telescopes and learn about the night sky from experts!
Sep
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!
Sep
18
5:30p
End Date
Writing the US Constitution: What is an Oak Gall?
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Our Founding Fathers used oak gall ink to write and sign the US Constitution on September 17, 1787. What is a gall? And how do you turn it into ink? Come find out!
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
7:00p
End Date
Prairie in Your Pocket
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Wildlife habitat isn't just in our parks. Your own yard can provide a place of refuge for butterflies, birds, and other wildlife...as well as yourself.
Sep
26
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
October 2026
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
10
8:00p
End Date
Oct
10
8:00p
End Date
Star Party
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come look through telescopes and learn about the night sky from experts!
Oct
17
11:00a
End Date
Horrors of Frontier Medicine
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Get your October started right by diving into the chilling world of 19th-century medicine.
Oct
17
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
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
24
9:00a
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Bring your furry friend along for a light hike in the park!
Oct
24
5:00p
End Date
Trick or Treating in the Park
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Get ready for a spook-tacular time at our annual Trick-or-Treat in the Park!
November 2026
Nov
7
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
Dino-bility Day!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
You’re invited to join us at Dinosaur Valley State Park for our 2nd annual Dino-bility Day - a celebration of accessibility, community, and outdoor recreation for people of all abilities!
Nov
7
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come look through telescopes and learn about the night sky from experts!
Nov
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!
Nov
21
9:00a
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Bring your furry friend along for a light hike in the park!
Nov
21
9:00a
End Date
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.
December 2026
Dec
5
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
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
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!
January 2027
Jan
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!
February 2027
Feb
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!
March 2027
Mar
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!
April 2027
Apr
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!
May 2027
May
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!
June 2027
Jun
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!
July 2027
Jul
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!