Wheelchair-friendly
The events are accessible for people with mobility impairments.
September 2024
Sep
17
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
17
2:00p
End Date
Anatomy of a Wildfire
Davis Mountains State Park
Learn all about the benefits and harm that wildfires present.
Sep
18
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
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
19
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
19
10:00a
End Date
Hike with Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Sep
19
7:00p
End Date
What's That Bird?
Davis Mountains State Park
Find out which critters have been visiting your campsite!
Sep
20
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
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!
Sep
21
End Date
Bentsen Outdoor Skills Showcase
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
🎉 An exciting day for fun, games, and getting to know the outdoors!
Sep
21
9:00a
End Date
History of Piñatas
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Now a common party activity, piñatas weren't always just fun and games! Come learn the fascinating history of piñatas and their link to Spanish missions.
Sep
21
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
21
9:00a
End Date
TPWD Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Sack Walk
Cedar Hill State Park
Come out to join us for a Ruck Sack walk along the Shoreline Trail.
Sep
21
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Caddo Lake State Park
Learn to cast a pole and test your fishing luck on our Saw Mill Pond!
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Wings on the Wind Festival
Abilene State Park
Join Texas Master Naturalists to learn about the mysteries of wind!
Sep
21
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!
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Create a work of art in the style of a famous Latinx Artist.
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Discovery Table with the South Plains Texas Master Naturalists!
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
This event has been CANCELED. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Sep
21
10:00a
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 snake!
Sep
21
11:00a
End Date
Seed Bombing
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn about native Texas wildflowers and the pollinators they help.
Sep
21
1:00p
End Date
Sep
21
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.
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
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
22
10:00a
End Date
Leave No Trace Workshop
Davis Mountains State Park
"LNT" is an important component of enjoying our great outdoors. Come learn these principles while having fun.
Sep
22
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Sep
23
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
23
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.
Sep
24
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
24
2:00p
End Date
Anatomy of a Wildfire
Davis Mountains State Park
Learn all about the benefits and harm that wildfires present.
Sep
25
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
26
10:00a
End Date
Hike with Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Sep
26
6:30p
End Date
Sep
26
7:00p
End Date
What's That Bird?
Davis Mountains State Park
Find out which critters have been visiting your campsite!
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
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!
Sep
27
1:00p
End Date
Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
28
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!
Sep
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!
Sep
28
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.
Sep
28
11:00a
End Date
Mastering Fish Filleting: From Sea to Plate
Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate Hunting and Fishing Day with us by learning tips and tricks for carving your catch!
Sep
28
1:00p
End Date
Sep
28
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.
Sep
28
8:00p
End Date
Sep
28
8:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Canyons!
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Let's gaze at the night sky in Caprock Canyons with some amazing volunteers and a ranger!
Sep
29
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
29
9:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Embrace your creative side by making Fall themed crafts on the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Sep
29
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
29
10:00a
End Date
Leave No Trace Workshop
Davis Mountains State Park
"LNT" is an important component of enjoying our great outdoors. Come learn these principles while having fun.
Sep
29
2:00p
End Date
Rock Stars of the Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn about the eruptive origin of our amazing geology.
Sep
30
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Sep
30
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.
October 2024
Oct
1
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
2
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
4
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
5
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
5
1:00p
End Date
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
6
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
7
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
10
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
11
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!
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
12
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
iNaturalist and Seek for Beginners
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn how to combine technology, nature, and citizen science.
Oct
12
1:00p
End Date
Oct
12
2:00p
End Date
Sounds of Night
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn what animals might be around your campsite at night.
Oct
12
2:00p
End Date
Pollinator Friends
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Bees, bats, birds, oh my! Pssst, we also have crafts....
Oct
13
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
13
2:00p
End Date
Read, Create, and Explore - Pollinators
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
What is all the buzzzzz about pollinators??
Oct
14
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
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
17
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
17
5:30p
End Date
Halloweenie Roast
Buescher State Park
Friends of the Lost Pines State Parks presents their annual Halloweenie Roast at the Picnic Pavilion at Buescher State Park!
Oct
18
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!
Oct
18
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
19
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
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.
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
State Park Spook-Tacular
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers all day while we celebrate Halloween.
Oct
19
1:00p
End Date
Oct
19
6:30p
End Date
Campsite Decorating Competition and Trick or Treating
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join us for our nighttime spook-tacular event: Campsite Decorating and Trick-or-Treating
Oct
19
7:00p
End Date
Oct
20
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
21
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
23
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
24
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
25
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
Oct
25
7:00p
End Date
Decorate a Star Chart
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Make and decorate your very own map of the night sky!
Oct
25
9:00p
End Date
Tour the Cosmos
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Stop by and take some time to observe the wonders of the night sky.
Oct
26
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
26
10:00a
End Date
Spooky Wildlife
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers for a spooky wildlife talk focused on the creepy wildlife that we have around our park.
Oct
26
1:00p
End Date
Pumpkin Decorating Competition
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Show off your wildlife or park scene painting skills to win prizes!
Oct
26
1:00p
End Date
Oct
26
3:00p
End Date
Oct
26
7:00p
End Date
Oct
26
8:00p
End Date
Oct
27
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
27
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.
Oct
28
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
29
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
30
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
31
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
November 2024
Nov
2
2:00p
End Date
Colors of the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Create beautiful artwork that captures the colors of an autumn day at Government Canyon.
Nov
9
8:00a
End Date
Special Olympics + Sea Center Texas Fishing Competition
Sea Center Texas
The 3rd Annual Special Olympics + Sea Center Texas Fishing Competition
Nov
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.
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
10:00a
End Date
Let's Talk Turkey
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Let's talk about everyone's favorite Thanksgiving bird!
Nov
23
8:00p
End Date
Nov
24
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.
Nov
26
2:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven Friendsgiving
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join your friends at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Nov
27
2:00p
End Date
December 2024
Dec
7
1:00p
End Date
The Storied Past of Christmas
Mission Tejas State Park
How did early Texas pioneers celebrate Christmas? Where did the Santa Claus stories come from? Why do we decorate trees in our homes at this time? Join our park interpreter for a presentation on the history of Christmas and how the ways we celebrate this season have changed (or not!) over the years.
Dec
14
10:30a
End Date
Snowflakes and Stories
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Get creative this holiday season with our fun and family-friendly snowflake craft activity!
Dec
14
2:00p
End Date
A Very Marshy Christmas
Sea Rim State Park
Watch Santa and Mrs. Claus ride in to Sea Rim State Park on an airboat and join them for hot cocoa, Christmas crafts and photo opportunities!
Dec
14
5:30p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Goose Island State Park
See the park in lights, enjoy holiday activities, and CAMP FOR FREE when you decorate your campsite!
Dec
14
6:00p
End Date
Holiday Light Drive-Thru
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Check out our camper's holiday spirit by taking a drive by lighted campsites and park buildings!
Dec
14
7:00p
End Date
Cross Timbers Cowboy Christmas – Music & Poetry
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Bring the whole family to the Lone Star Amphitheater and experience Christmas cowboy style.
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
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
21
10:00a
End Date
A Lost Pines CCC Christmas
Bastrop State Park
Celebrate Christmas in the Lost Pines with an evening full of holly jolly good times in the park for the whole family!
Dec
21
8:00p
End Date
Dec
29
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.
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
8
10:00a
End Date
El Viaje - The Journey
Goose Island State Park
Join us on a journey through time and explore Texas History through hands-on programming.
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!