Wheelchair-friendly
The events are accessible for people with mobility impairments.
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
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let loose your inner artist. All art supplies are provided.
Jul
4
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.
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
Storybook Stroll
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
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
11:00a
End Date
Art in the Park - Dinosaurs!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Let your creativity go wild as you color your own dinosaur!
Jul
5
1:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Jul
5
2:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Jul
5
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!
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
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!
Jul
6
10:00a
End Date
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
11
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.
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
9:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls - Omnivores
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger for a hands-on program exploring the wild world of native omnivores!
Jul
12
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!
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
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.
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
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
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!
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
13
11:00a
End Date
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
9:00a
End Date
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jul
18
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.
Jul
18
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.
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
9:00a
End Date
Jul
19
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!
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
8:30p
End Date
Moth Week Moth Night
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
It’s National Moth Week! See what the buzz is about as we light the way for moths and more. Learn more about moths during National Moth Week. Meet at the Birding Center (HQ) Gardens for a closer look at moths! No reservations required. Free program with paid park entry.
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
9:00a
End Date
Morning Moth Walk for Beginners
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Enter the fascinating world of moths and discover the beauty of these diverse butterfly relatives.
Jul
20
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!
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
20
11:00a
End Date
Art in the Park - Prickly Pear Cactus!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn step by step how to draw a Prickly Pear Cactus!
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
25
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.
Jul
25
3:00p
End Date
Jr Ranger Academy
Inks Lake State Park
Complete some fun activities and earn the title of Jr. Ranger.
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
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!
Jul
26
10:00a
End Date
Become a Junior Ranger
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!
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
11:00a
End Date
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
26
8:45p
End Date
Jul
27
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!
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!