Wheelchair-friendly
The events are accessible for people with mobility impairments.
June 2025
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
Storybook Stroll
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
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
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Hmm, which one do you think is the fastest or the furriest?
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
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
Amazing Adaptations!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Discover how Dino Valley's wildlife thrives with unique adaptations for survival in a tough environment!
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
21
9:30p
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!
Jun
22
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!
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
22
11:00a
End Date
Solar Powered Crafts
Mustang Island State Park
Come make arts and crafts using the power of the sun! Fun for all ages!
Jun
22
3:00p
End Date
Art in the Park - Wildflowers!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Let your creativity go wild as you color your own wildflowers!
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
Jun
27
11:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Inks Lake State Park
Come discover some of the amazing creatures found here at the park and have a chance to interact with real skins and skulls!
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
9:00a
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.
Jun
28
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!
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
2:00p
End Date
Jun
28
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.
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
28
8:30p
End Date
**FULL**Hueco Tanks Star Party *Reservations Required*
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
**This event has reached capacity**Join us at Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site for a special Star Party as we participate in Hubble's Night Sky Challenge, a year-round observing adventure celebrating 35 years of Hubble science and discoveries!
Jun
29
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!
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.
Jun
29
11:00a
End Date
Sensory Friendly Hike - Registration Required*
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Experience the beauty of nature in a welcoming and accommodating environment!
Jun
29
11:00a
End Date
Solar Powered Crafts
Mustang Island State Park
Come make arts and crafts using the power of the sun! Fun for all ages!
Jun
29
1:30p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Jump start your child’s summer reading adventure through hands-on learning.
Jun
29
2:00p
End Date
Paint with a Ranger - Prickly Pear Cactus!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn step by step how to paint a Prickly Pear Cactus!
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
3
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
Jul
4
7:30p
End Date
🌅 Golden Hour Bird Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds without the need for an alarm clock!
Jul
5
9:00a
End Date
Red, White and Bluegill Family Fishing Event
Huntsville State Park
Join Fishings Future and Huntsville State Park for patriotic family fishing fun.
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
5
9:00p
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!
Jul
6
11:00a
End Date
Solar Powered Crafts
Mustang Island State Park
Come make arts and crafts using the power of the sun! Fun for all ages!
Jul
6
7:30p
End Date
Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
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
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
12
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about!
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
12
8:00p
End Date
Night Sounds
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“After attending the Night Sounds program, I found my daughter sitting on the back porch the next night, not watching TV or playing video games, but listening to nature!” – Park Visitor
Jul
13
11:00a
End Date
Solar Powered Crafts
Mustang Island State Park
Come make arts and crafts using the power of the sun! Fun for all ages!
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
17
7:30p
End Date
Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Jul
18
7:30p
End Date
🌅 Golden Hour Bird Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds without the need for an alarm clock!
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
19
9:30p
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!
Jul
20
11:00a
End Date
Solar Powered Crafts
Mustang Island State Park
Come make arts and crafts using the power of the sun! Fun for all ages!
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
27
11:00a
End Date
Solar Powered Crafts
Mustang Island State Park
Come make arts and crafts using the power of the sun! Fun for all ages!
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!
Jul
31
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
August 2025
Aug
1
7:30p
End Date
🌅 Golden Hour Bird Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds without the need for an alarm clock!
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
15
7:30p
End Date
🌅 Golden Hour Bird Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Explore the wonderful world of birds without the need for an alarm clock!
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
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
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
Sep
20
8:00p
End Date
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
November 2025
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
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!