Wheelchair-friendly
The events are accessible for people with mobility impairments.
February 2023
Feb
9
9:30a
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Thursday Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Feb
9
10:00a
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Feb
11
8:30a
End Date
Coffee with Company 3822-V
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Grab a complimentary cup of coffee and learn how CCC Company 3822-V changed the face of Goliad with the reconstruction of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Feb
11
10:00a
End Date
Cordage - The Leaves that Bind
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Discover how Native Americans made rope from yucca leaves, then try it yourself!
Feb
11
10:00a
End Date
Kid Fish at Cedar Hill
Cedar Hill State Park
Come learn the basics of fishing at Cedar Hill State Park!
Feb
11
1:00p
End Date
We LOVE Nature Celebration!
Cleburne State Park
Is nature YOUR Valentine? Come join us and celebrate our LOVE for NATURE!
Feb
11
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
You can’t sit around and wait for somebody to say who you are. You need to write it and paint it and do it - Faith Ringgold
Feb
11
2:00p
End Date
Tea for Texas
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Do you love tea? Want to try something new? Get a taste for wild valley tea from native plants!
Feb
11
3:00p
End Date
Wild Courtship
Abilene State Park
Looking for a fun Valentines date? Bring your partner out to learn about the unique courtship rituals of native Texas animals!
Feb
12
8:30a
End Date
Coffee with Company 3822-V
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Grab a complimentary cup of coffee and learn how CCC Company 3822-V changed the face of Goliad with the reconstruction of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Feb
12
10:00a
End Date
Candle Making
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
See how mission inhabitants kept the "lights" on with candle making!
Feb
12
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Earn Junior Ranger pins by completing an activity journal with a ranger!
Feb
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!
Feb
16
8:30a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Goose Island State Park
Stop by our historic CCC Recreation Hall for some coffee and a Q&A with a park ranger.
Feb
16
9:30a
End Date
Thursday Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Feb
16
2:30p
End Date
Animal Adaptations
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about the different animals you can find in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Feb
17
8:00a
End Date
Great Backyard Bird Count Scavenger Hunt
Cedar Hill State Park
The Great Backyard Bird Count is upon us, and it is time to celebrate the birds!
Feb
18
8:30a
End Date
Coffee with Company 3822-V
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Grab a complimentary cup of coffee and learn how CCC Company 3822-V changed the face of Goliad with the reconstruction of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Feb
18
9:00a
End Date
Experience a Day in the Life of a CCC Enrollee
Huntsville State Park
🎉 Take an interactive tour through the life of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Read about their formation, get hands-on with their tools and uniforms, visit the camp store to shop the benefits of being an enrollee. And hear from the men themselves, though their newsletter, as you stand in Ravens Lodge and look out at Lake Raven that they helped create.
Feb
18
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven 101
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Dutch Oven Cooking - Mouthwatering meals made here! Reservations required to participate.
Feb
18
9:30a
End Date
Saturday Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Feb
18
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.
Feb
18
2:00p
End Date
Feb
19
8:30a
End Date
Coffee with Company 3822-V
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Grab a complimentary cup of coffee and learn how CCC Company 3822-V changed the face of Goliad with the reconstruction of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Feb
19
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
You can’t sit around and wait for somebody to say who you are. You need to write it and paint it and do it - Faith Ringgold
Feb
19
10:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn how to identify birds in this beginners birding class!
Feb
19
10:00a
End Date
Origins of Hot Chocolate
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
A favorite winter drink has a surprising history! Learn how hot chocolate evolved from a cold and bitter drink into the sweet treat we enjoy today.
Feb
19
1:00p
End Date
Backyard Bass - Learn to Cast
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn to cast for plastic perch with a Ranger!
Feb
20
End Date
StoryWalk® "The Golden Acorn"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails!
Feb
23
9:30a
End Date
Thursday Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Feb
23
10:00a
End Date
Feb
25
8:30a
End Date
Coffee with Company 3822-V
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Grab a complimentary cup of coffee and learn how CCC Company 3822-V changed the face of Goliad with the reconstruction of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Feb
25
9:30a
End Date
Saturday Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Feb
25
10:00a
End Date
Wonders of Weaving
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get an introduction to different types of weaving, a skill that was once very important to the mission inhabitants!
Feb
25
10:00a
End Date
Atlatl
South Llano River State Park
Join a Ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gather skills.
Feb
25
1:00p
End Date
Kid's Fishing
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Need some new fishing stories? Join a ranger learning the basics of fishing.
Feb
25
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls!
South Llano River State Park
Check out animal skins and furs found in the Hill Country.
Feb
25
2:00p
End Date
Feb
25
2:30p
End Date
Plant Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Find native plants in the park on a stroll through the garden.
Feb
25
3:00p
End Date
Feb
25
6:00p
End Date
Feb
26
8:30a
End Date
Coffee With A Ranger
Abilene State Park
Ain't nothing like a warm cup of coffee on a chilly morning around a fire! Come sit with one of our rangers and chat a while.
Feb
26
8:30a
End Date
Coffee with Company 3822-V
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Grab a complimentary cup of coffee and learn how CCC Company 3822-V changed the face of Goliad with the reconstruction of Mission Espiritu Santo.
Feb
26
10:00a
End Date
Cordage - The Leaves that Bind
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Discover how Native Americans made rope from yucca leaves, then try it yourself!
Feb
26
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Earn Junior Ranger pins by completing an activity journal with a ranger!
March 2023
Mar
4
2:00p
End Date
Outdoor Photography 101
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Ever wondered how to capture that amazing image? Find out a few tips and tricks for your next photography outing.
Mar
11
9:00a
End Date
Pioneer and Settler Day!
Lake Livingston State Park
🎉 Join us for a frontier-themed day at the park. We will feature different programs starting at 9 am that cover how people lived and worked in the pioneer era.
Mar
11
1:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us during a come-and-go program that allows a great way to see and learn about park wildlife close up!
Mar
11
8:00p
End Date
Mar
12
2:00p
End Date
Becoming a Junior Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge!
Mar
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!
Mar
17
2:00p
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Need some new fishing stories? Join a ranger learning the basics of fishing.
All ages and stages welcome.
Mar
18
9:00a
End Date
Luck of the Irish Archery Shoot
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Go for the gold!
Try archery and learn a lifetime sport. **Registration is required, program limited to 12 participants.
More information given after registration.
Mar
18
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Calling all artist! Creativity takes courage. - Henri Matisse
Mar
19
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Every artist was first an amateur - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Mar
25
8:30a
End Date
Dutch Oven 101
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Cast iron cooking - cowboy classic! Reservations required to participate.
Mar
25
10:00a
End Date
Pollinators and Parks!
Guadalupe River State Park
🎉 Celebrating 100 years of State Parks in Texas with an extra special version of our annual Monarch and Friends Pollinator Fiesta.
Mar
25
10:00a
End Date
Sea Center Texas Nature Day
Sea Center Texas
Come celebrate nature with Sea Center Texas! This is a free event to attend. Participate in Catch-&-Release fishing, pet live reptiles, watch the Birds of Prey show, and more!
Mar
25
10:00a
End Date
Spring Fling - 100 Year Celebration
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
🎉 Who is ready for some spring fun? We are!
Mar
25
1:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven 101
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Dutch Oven Cooking - Mouthwatering meals made here! Reservations required to participate.
Mar
25
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Discover fun nighttime activities in the outdoors!
Mar
26
8:30a
End Date
Coffee With A Ranger
Abilene State Park
Ain't nothing like a warm cup of coffee on a chilly morning around a fire! Come sit with one of our rangers and chat a while.
April 2023
Apr
1
9:00a
End Date
Festival of the Fish
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
🎉 Here fishy, fishy, fish! We will have several come and go programs during this celebration of fish.
Apr
14
8:00p
End Date
Caddo Homecoming!
Caddo Lake State Park
🎉 Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and 30 years of good conservation with the Caddo Lake Institute. Walk into yesteryear at Caddo Lake State Park and try your hand at canoeing, fishing, games, art, and a sock hop! Decorate your campsite with a retro theme, visit an outreach table or local presentation, and grab a bite to eat!
Apr
15
10:00a
End Date
McKinney Falls Fest: 100-year Celebration
McKinney Falls State Park
🎉 Join us in celebrating 100 years of Texas State Parks and McKinney Falls State Park's 47th anniversary!
Apr
15
9:00p
End Date
Apr
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!
Apr
22
6:00p
End Date
Airstrip Astronomy
Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Join us for an exciting night of stargazing, astrophotography and astronomy-based oral history at the Sauceda Airstrip!
Apr
22
8:30p
End Date
Celebration under the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
🎉 Come celebrate 100 years of State Parks with a party under the stars!
Apr
30
8:30a
End Date
Coffee With A Ranger
Abilene State Park
Ain't nothing like a warm cup of coffee on a chilly morning around a fire! Come sit with one of our rangers and chat a while.
May 2023
May
6
9:00a
End Date
100-Year Fun For All Celebration
Inks Lake State Park
🎉 Join us for a fun filled and all-inclusive day with a variety of programs modified for accessibility needs.
May
13
9:00a
End Date
Mile-High Mountains Fest
Davis Mountains State Park
🎉 Please join us for a special day of fun and celebration.
May
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!
May
20
9:00p
End Date
May
28
8:30a
End Date
Coffee With A Ranger
Abilene State Park
Ain't nothing like a warm cup of coffee on a chilly morning around a fire! Come sit with one of our rangers and chat a while.
June 2023
Jun
3
End Date
Fishing 101!
Lake Livingston State Park
🎉 Join park rangers for a day full of programs designed to teach you all of the skills you need to start fishing!
Jun
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!
July 2023
Jul
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!
Jul
22
9:00a
End Date
August 2023
Aug
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!
Aug
19
9:00p
End Date
September 2023
Sep
15
5:00p
End Date
Prairie Palooza: Palo Duro Canyon – Back to the Future
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
🎉 Celebrate Texas State Parks’ 100-year anniversary at Palo Duro Canyon State Park! This three-day event will chronical 100 years of our past and showcase 100 years of partnerships for the future!
Sep
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!
Sep
23
End Date
Bentsen Outdoor Skills Showcase
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
🎉 An exciting day for fun, games, and getting to know the outdoors!
October 2023
Oct
7
9:00a
End Date
An "Un" Natural Halloween
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
🎉 Join us for An "Un" Natural Halloween! We will host morning and evening activities.
Oct
14
9:00p
End Date
Oct
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!
Oct
21
10:00a
End Date
Harvest Heritage Festival 2023
Cedar Hill State Park
🎉 Come join us for our annual Harvest Heritage Festival here at Cedar Hill State Park!
November 2023
Nov
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!
December 2023
Dec
9
8:00p
End Date
Dec
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!