Calendar of Events

Wheelchair-friendly

The events are accessible for people with mobility impairments. 

April 2024

Apr 25
10:00a
End Date

Hike with Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Apr 25
7:15p
End Date

Sunset Watercolor

Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Apr 26
9:00a
End Date

The Joy of Birding

Caddo Lake State Park
Channel your inner "Bob Ross" as we search for birds high and low!
Apr 26
10:00a
End Date

Birding Basics

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Learn the basics of birding and put our birding skills into action!
Apr 26
1:00p
End Date

The Joy of Birding

Caddo Lake State Park
Channel your inner "Bob Ross" as we search for birds high and low!
Apr 26
2:00p
End Date

Prairie Dogs: Talk of the Town

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Let's check out the Prairie Dog Town and get to know them and their habits!
Apr 27
10:00a
End Date

2nd Annual Fun For All

Inks Lake State Park
Join us for a fun-filled and all-inclusive day with a variety of programs modified for accessibility needs.
Apr 27
10:30a
End Date

Reading with a Ranger

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us as we read stories about the fascinating world around us and the animals that live here.
Apr 27
1:00p
End Date

Nature Center

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Apr 27
2:00p
End Date

Mammals of the Caprock: Skins and Skulls

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Get up close with the pelts and skulls of the animals who call Caprock home.
Apr 27
8:00p
End Date

Cross Timbers Cowboy Poetry and Stories

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”
Apr 28
9:00a
End Date

Birding Tour

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Apr 28
2:00p
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Let's get cooking!
Apr 28
2:00p
End Date

Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains

Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Apr 29
2:00p
End Date

First Peoples of the Davis Mountains

Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear about the various cultures that have inhabited the Davis Mountains long before the arrival of Fort Davis.
Apr 30
10:00a
End Date

Make Your Mark with Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
Apr 30
2:00p
End Date

Anatomy of a Wildfire

Davis Mountains State Park
Learn all about the benefits and harm that wildfires present.

May 2024

May 2
9:00a
End Date

Hike with Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
May 4
8:00a
End Date

Big Sit! Great Texas Birding Classic

Tyler State Park
A birding competition as big as Texas!
May 4
10:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Water is life – paint a water themed work of art.
May 4
1:00p
End Date

Nature Center

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May 4
6:30p
End Date

Music in the Park - The Dirt Storm Drifters

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
No matter your taste in music, you're sure to find something you like with this band.
May 5
11:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Academy

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn to think like a real park ranger!
May 7
10:00a
End Date

Make Your Mark with Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
May 8
2:00p
End Date

Amazing Microscopes!

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
May 9
9:00a
End Date

Hike with Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
May 10
1:00p
End Date

Nature Center

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May 11
9:00a
End Date

Intro to Birding

Sea Rim State Park
Become familiar with the basics of binoculars and learn to recognize a few of Sea Rim's more common birds!
May 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!
May 15
2:00p
End Date

Amazing Microscopes!

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
May 16
9:00a
End Date

Hike with Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
May 17
1:00p
End Date

Nature Center

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May 18
9:00a
End Date

Birding 101

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Birding basics for beginning birders
May 18
9:00a
End Date

Intro to Birding

Sea Rim State Park
Become familiar with the basics of binoculars and learn to recognize a few of Sea Rim's more common birds!
May 18
1:00p
End Date

Nature Center

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May 18
2:00p
End Date

Watercolor

South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and enjoy some watercolors.
May 18
5:00p
End Date

S'mores and Skills

Sea Rim State Park
Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day by learning a new skill and making some s'mores!
May 18
7:30p
End Date

Music in the Park – The Brownlees

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us to listen to music in the beautiful setting of Caprock Canyons State Park. This weekend features country music by the talented husband and wife duo, "The Brownlees". Come on out and join us!
May 18
9:00p
End Date

Star Party

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
May 19
11:00a
End Date

Junior Ranger Academy

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn to think like a real park ranger!
May 21
10:00a
End Date

Make Your Mark with Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
May 22
2:00p
End Date

Amazing Microscopes!

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
May 23
9:00a
End Date

Hike with Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
May 24
1:00p
End Date

Nature Center

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May 24
4:00p
End Date

Becoming a Junior Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge!
May 25
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Did someone say, "Let's go fishing"?
May 25
1:00p
End Date

Nature Center

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May 25
3:00p
End Date

Scat and Tracks

South Llano River State Park
Come discover what animals leave behind!
May 25
6:30p
End Date

Music in the Park – Roger Martin

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
No matter your taste in music, you're sure to find something you’ll like!
May 26
10:00a
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us during a come-and-go program that allows a great way to see and learn about park wildlife close up!
May 26
2:00p
End Date

Skins and Skulls

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Get an inside look at some of the mammals of the park.
May 28
10:00a
End Date

Make Your Mark with Art in the Park

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
May 29
2:00p
End Date

Amazing Microscopes!

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
May 30
9:00a
End Date

Hike with Homeless Dogs

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

Sunset Watercolor

Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
May 31
1:00p
End Date

Nature Center

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!

June 2024

Jun 1
6:30p
End Date

Music in the Park - The Dirt Storm Drifters

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
No matter your taste in music, you're sure to find something you like with this band.
Jun 6
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
2:00p
End Date

Amazing Microscopes!

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
Jun 13
9:00a
End Date

Hike with Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jun 16
10:00a
End Date

Sea Turtle Celebration!

Galveston Island State Park
Join us in celebrating World Sea Turtle Day with activities, crafts, and more!
Jun 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!
Jun 19
2:00p
End Date

Amazing Microscopes!

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
Jun 20
9:00a
End Date

Hike with Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jun 22
7:30p
End Date

Music in the Park – The Brownlees

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us to listen to music in the beautiful setting of Caprock Canyons State Park. This weekend features country music by the talented husband and wife duo, "The Brownlees". Come on out and join us!
Jun 26
2:00p
End Date

Amazing Microscopes!

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
Jun 27
9:00a
End Date

Hike with Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!

July 2024

Jul 3
2:00p
End Date

Amazing Microscopes!

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
Jul 4
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
2:00p
End Date

Amazing Microscopes!

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
Jul 11
9:00a
End Date

Hike with Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jul 13
6:30p
End Date

Music in the Park – Roger Martin

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
No matter your taste in music, you're sure to find something you’ll like!
Jul 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!
Jul 17
2:00p
End Date

Amazing Microscopes!

Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
Jul 18
9:00a
End Date

Hike with Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jul 20
7:30p
End Date

Music in the Park – The Brownlees

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us to listen to music in the beautiful setting of Caprock Canyons State Park. This weekend features country music by the talented husband and wife duo, "The Brownlees". Come on out and join us!
Jul 25
9:00a
End Date

Hike with Homeless Dogs

Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Jul 27
9:00a
End Date

Kids Fish

Sea Rim State Park
Bring the kids to the beach for a day of fishing and fun!

August 2024

Aug 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!
Aug 24
6:30p
End Date

Music in the Park - The Dirt Storm Drifters

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
No matter your taste in music, you're sure to find something you like with this band.
Aug 31
9:00p
End Date

Star Party

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

September 2024

Sep 7
6:30p
End Date

Music in the Park - The Dirt Storm Drifters

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
No matter your taste in music, you're sure to find something you like with this band.
Sep 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!
Sep 21
6:30p
End Date

Music in the Park – Roger Martin

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
No matter your taste in music, you're sure to find something you’ll like!
Sep 28
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

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

October 2024

Oct 5
6:30p
End Date

Music in the Park - The Dirt Storm Drifters

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
No matter your taste in music, you're sure to find something you like with this band.
Oct 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!
Oct 26
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

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

November 2024

Nov 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!
Nov 23
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

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

December 2024

Dec 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!
Dec 21
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

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

January 2025

Jan 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!

February 2025

Feb 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!

March 2025

Mar 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!

April 2025

Apr 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!

May 2025

May 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!