Calendar of Events

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

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Paint yourself into the great outdoors.
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

Art in the Park - Fireflies!

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get crafty and create your own firefly!
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

Junior Ranger Academy

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn to think like a real park ranger!
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

Amphibians

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Amazing amphibians love land and water!
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

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let's go fishing!
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

Junior Ranger Academy

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn to think like a real park ranger!
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

Stargazing

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Starry nights are seen out here!
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

Star Party

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

Deaf Outdoors Day

Cedar Hill State Park
Discover your park with ASL interpreters!
Sep 20
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

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

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

Star Party

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

November 2025

Nov 15
8:00p
End Date

Star Party

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

Star Party

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

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!