Wheelchair-friendly
The events are accessible for people with mobility impairments.
May 2024
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
10:00a
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!
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
2:00p
End Date
Bison Grocery Store
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Learn about how the Southern Plains Bison were more than a source of sustenance for the Indigenous people.
May
24
3:00p
End Date
Birding For Beginners
Davis Mountains State Park
Learn the basics of birding, then apply your skills on a short walk.
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
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
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
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
10:30a
End Date
Super Special Snakes!
Mission Tejas State Park
Although our snakes may get a bad rap, these shy, slithery serpents play important roles in our lives and the Texas ecosystem. Join our park interpreter for a presentation on the stories we tell about these important animals and design your own paper snake!
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
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.
May
25
3:00p
End Date
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
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
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
26
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
May
27
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.
May
28
10:00a
End Date
Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
May
28
2:00p
End Date
Anatomy of a Wildfire
Davis Mountains State Park
Learn all about the benefits and harm that wildfires present.
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!
May
31
2:00p
End Date
May
31
2:00p
End Date
Watercolor the Canyons
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Join us in water coloring the features and creatures of the canyon! All supplies are provided.
June 2024
Jun
1
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Did someone say, "Let's go fishing"?
Jun
1
10:00a
End Date
Prairie Plantings Ranger Talk
Galveston Island State Park
Looking for garden inspiration? Curious about the plants you see while hiking around Galveston? If so, this program is for you!
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
2
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
The great outdoors is our inspiration - join us picturing yourself in nature
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
8
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.
Jun
8
8:30p
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
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
15
10:00a
End Date
The S'more You Know
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join us in discovering how you can harness the power of the sun to cook s'mores!
Jun
15
3:00p
End Date
Becoming a Junior Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge!
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
16
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Which one is the fastest? Which one is the furriest? Come get an inside look at some of the mammals of the park.
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
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
20
3:00p
End Date
Summer Solstice Solar Soiree
Galveston Island State Park
Have you ever been told to not stare directly at the sun? Well, what if you could?
Jun
21
8:30p
End Date
Nighttime Bioblitz
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Bugs, birds, bats, and how they affect our state park.
Jun
22
10:00a
End Date
Summer Solstice Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Take a hike with rangers to celebrate the Summer Solstice.
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
22
8:00p
End Date
Cowboy Campfire -Stories, Poetry and Songs
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”
Jun
23
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.
Jun
23
10:00a
End Date
Father's Day Fishing
Goose Island State Park
Spend Father's Day morning fishing from the Goose Island pier.
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!
Jun
27
7:45p
End Date
Sunset Watercolor
Galveston Island State Park
Unleash your creative side and enjoy the island's best sunsets.
Jun
29
9:00a
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!
Jun
30
10:00a
End Date
Becoming a Junior Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge!
July 2024
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
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
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.
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
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
Jul
28
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.
August 2024
Aug
3
11:00a
End Date
Aug
8
9:15p
End Date
Aug
10
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
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
25
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
31
9:00p
End Date
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
14
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
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
11:00a
End Date
Wings on the Wind Festival
Abilene State Park
Join Texas Master Naturalists to learn about the mysteries of wind!
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
22
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
28
8:00p
End Date
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
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
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
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!