All Events
July 2025
Jul
31
7:00a
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Sunrise Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?
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
9:00a
End Date
Wild Horse Creek Guided Hike
Garner State Park
Join a park ranger on a 2.25-mile guided history hike to a scenic overlook of the Frio Canyon!
Jul
31
9:00a
End Date
2025 Deer Survey Methods
Online
Join TPWD biologists as they present about the various methods used to survey deer.
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
1:00p
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Jul
31
3:00p
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Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Jul
31
8:30p
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🌙Night Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of mysteries... if you know where to look.
August 2025
Aug
1
8:30a
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Aug
1
9:00a
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Master Naturalist Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this moderate walk 'n' talk.
Aug
1
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
1
9:00a
End Date
Introduction to Fishing
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Kids and grownups can fish together this summer off the bank of Choke Canyon State Park! Poles are provided. No fishing license is needed.
Aug
1
9:00a
End Date
What's the Buzz?
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Learn about our native (and unlikely!) pollinators on a short hike.
Aug
1
10:00a
End Date
Leaf Printing
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to discover the world of leaves, and take home a leaf print!
Aug
1
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
1
12:00p
End Date
ONLINE PROGRAM | Fun Facts: Golden Eagles
Facebook/WylerAerialTramwayStatePark
Second largest bird of prey in North America.
Aug
1
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.
Aug
1
2:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Aug
1
2:00p
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Aug
1
2:00p
End Date
Wildlife at Martin Creek Lake
Martin Creek Lake State Park
From buzzing bees to prowling bobcats come learn about the park's wildlife!
Aug
1
2:00p
End Date
Aug
1
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Aug
1
3:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Copper Breaks State Park
Join us to learn about the animals that call the Rolling Plains home!
Aug
1
4:00p
End Date
Binoculars 101
Inks Lake State Park
Learn how to properly use binoculars to view wildlife and the beautiful scenery of Inks Lake!
Aug
1
4:00p
End Date
Aug
1
6:45p
End Date
Clarity Tunnel Bat Tours
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Come along for the ride on our trailway with a ranger!
Aug
1
7:00p
End Date
Aug
1
7:00p
End Date
Evening Guided hike with a Ranger
Inks Lake State Park
Join a ranger on a hike to the Devil's Waterhole!
Aug
1
8:45p
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Aug
1
9:00p
End Date
Night Hike
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Discover fun nighttime activities in the outdoors!
Aug
2
8:00a
End Date
C.A.S.T. for Kids - Rockport Beach
Rockport, TX - Rockport Beach
Do you have a child with special needs? Bring them out to fish!
Aug
2
8:00a
End Date
Women's Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a Women’s Hike through the beautiful Palo Duro Canyon.
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
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
2
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
2
8:30a
End Date
Kayak Tour of St. Charles Bay (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
What will we discover on the bay?
Aug
2
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
2
9:00a
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Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
Nature Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore the park's primitive side on a guided nature walk.
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Aug
2
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!
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Estero Llano Grande State Park
We're providing all equipment, an Eagle Scout archery range, and rangers to teach archery! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. No one under 8 years old, please.
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
Shade Tree Journaling
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down, find a shady spot, and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
Edible Plants Walk
Lockhart State Park
Join us to explore the wild treats of the woods in this fun hike!
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
Aug
2
9:00a
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Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
They Don't All Sting You!
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn about the fascinating insects called wasps!
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
Aranama Nature Trail Hike
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the flora, fauna, and history of Goliad State Park on this ranger-led 1/3-mile hike.
Aug
2
9:15a
End Date
Guided Hike to Sunburst Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Come on a guide hike to the past!
Learn about the rock art at Sunburst Shelter.
Aug
2
9:30a
End Date
First Cast: Beginner Fishing
Fort Parker State Park
Learn to fish! Discover local species, practice your cast, and tie a fishing line.
Aug
2
9:30a
End Date
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Microscopic Water Bugs
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
What's in the lake water? Let's find out!
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
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
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us on a guided hike to learn about many of the park's plants, animals, and some of its history.
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Lake Life -Aquatic Explorations!
Buescher State Park
Let's get our hands wet as we learn about the tiny critters that call Buescher Lake home! Have some cool fun during the hot Texas summer!
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Fishing 101
Blanco State Park
Learn the basics of fishing- and test your luck in the beautiful Blanco River!
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Tour to the Devil's Waterhole
Inks Lake State Park
Learn kayaking basics then join park Rangers for fun kayak trip.
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Hidden Treasures Scavenger Hunt
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join millions of others in the largest game of scavenger hunt!
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Back to School Fun Run
Fort Boggy State Park
Let’s Wrap Up Summer with a Splash – 2nd Annual Obstacle Challenge!
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
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
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Food Chain!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about the food chain and create your own food chain by making paper links!
Aug
2
11:00a
End Date
Aug
2
11:00a
End Date
Art in the Park!
Bonham State Park
Craft with us and learn some tips and tricks to sharing a trail with snakes.
Aug
2
11:00a
End Date
Trail Cam Explorers
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the wonderful world of our wildlife with Ranger Sabrina by learning and setting up trail cameras!
Aug
2
11:00a
End Date
Aug
2
11:00a
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Intro to Orienteering
Lockhart State Park
Learn how to navigate like a pirate and hunt for hidden booty! ARRR!
Aug
2
12:00p
End Date
A Day in the Life of the CCC
Palmetto State Park
Follow in the footsteps of the CCC workers who built Palmetto State Park.
Aug
2
1:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Aug
2
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Aug
2
1:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Aug
2
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.
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Aug
2
2:00p
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Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
"The Rainfall Revolution" with Price Rumbelow
Balmorhea State Park
This presentation will want to make you want to "runoff" and conserve water!
Aug
2
2:00p
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Aug
2
2:00p
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Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive. You'll get to touch real specimens!
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Slithering Snakes
Bastrop State Park
Come ssssseeeee what all the fuss is about! Are snakes really scary or just misunderstood? Learn how to identify 10 native snakes to Central Texas by their identifying characteristics. *no live snakes at this program*
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scat & Tracks
Fort Parker State Park
Get hands on with animal skins, skulls, scat and tracks and learn what they tell us about local critters.
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Virtual Tour of Duck Pond Trail
Cedar Hill State Park
Get to know this recently re-opened trail with a ranger, without the heat!
Aug
2
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join to us view skins and skulls of animals that live in the park.
Aug
2
3:30p
End Date
Aug
2
4:00p
End Date
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
2
6:30p
End Date
Art in the Park
Meridian State Park
Come join the fun and create your own watercolor work of art while being inspired by the nature around you!
Aug
2
7:15p
End Date
Sunset Watercolors🎨
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nature, art, and beauty!
Aug
2
8:00p
End Date
Herp Hike
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a ranger on a hike to find some of our hopping and slithering friends!
Aug
2
8:00p
End Date
Bat O'Clock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Hannah and Blanco State Park's Ranger Katy for a chitchat about bats.
Aug
2
8:00p
End Date
Aug
2
8:00p
End Date
Horned Lizard Hike (1-mile)
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a Texas Master Naturalist on a Texas horned lizard hike!
Aug
2
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
Aug
2
8:30p
End Date
Night Ride
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and explore the park after dark.
Aug
2
8:30p
End Date
Aug
2
8:30p
End Date
August Inks Lake Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Aug
2
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Aug
3
8:00a
End Date
Women's Hike
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for a women's hike amongst the rocks of Hueco Tanks!
Aug
3
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
3
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
3
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!
Aug
3
9:00a
End Date
Frog Pond Frolic
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Aug
3
9:00a
End Date
Silky, Stealthy Spiders
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Ever wondered how a spider makes its web, or why they don't get stuck in their own webs? Learn these answers and so much more about the wonderful world of spiders!
Aug
3
9:15a
End Date
Guided Hike to Sunburst Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Come on a guide hike to the past!
Learn about the rock art at Sunburst Shelter.
Aug
3
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
3
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
3
10:00a
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Aug
3
10:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Aug
3
11:00a
End Date
Aug
3
11:00a
End Date
Bug Out!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Rangers will be sharing information about some of the many insects that call Enchanted Rock home at the gazebo on the base of Summit Trail.
Aug
3
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
3
2:00p
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Aug
3
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Aug
4
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Aug
5
10:00a
End Date
Twist & Spin - Fun with Fiber
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Come twist and spin with us at the farm!
Aug
6
8:30a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join a park ranger to learn some bird watching basics.
Aug
6
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Discovery the variety of birds residing in the park or just visiting for the season.
Aug
6
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop - Tyler
Tyler, TX - Tyler Nature Center
Professional development for anyone who works in education with children or the public, including teachers, homeschoolers, informal educators, and scout leaders
Aug
6
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Aug
7
7:00a
End Date
Sunrise Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?
Aug
7
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Aug
7
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
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
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Cedar Hill State Park
Cedar Hill State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Aug
7
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first two Thursdays of the month this summer for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
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
8
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a morning of birdwatching along the scenic Kiowa Trail!
Aug
8
8:30a
End Date
Little Hike - Birding For Beginners
Buescher State Park
Join expert birders from Bastrop Audubon Society, Texas Master Naturalists and Bastrop Bird City to see how many different birds we can find!
Aug
8
8:30a
End Date
Wild Wellness
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Connect with nature through exercise and meditation.
Aug
8
9:00a
End Date
Master Naturalist Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this moderate walk 'n' talk.
Aug
8
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
8
9:00a
End Date
Aug
8
10:00a
End Date
Go with the Flow
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Go With the Flow.
Join our Ranger for a walk down the Hoodoos trailhead about .7 mile to the Rio Grande and learn about the geological oddities of the Chihuahuan desert landscape. Total length of Hike is 1.4miles round trip.
Aug
8
10:00a
End Date
Aug
8
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
8
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.
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Aug
8
2:00p
End Date
Aug
8
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Aug
8
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!
Aug
8
3:00p
End Date
Aug
8
3:30p
End Date
Art in the Park: Watercolor Painting
Copper Breaks State Park
Let out your creative spirit with water coloring!
Aug
8
4:00p
End Date
Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Aug
8
4:00p
End Date
Aug
8
6:45p
End Date
🌅 Kayaking 101: Sunset Paddle 🚣
Galveston Island State Park
New to kayaking? Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly intro as the sun sets over the bay!
Aug
8
6:45p
End Date
Clarity Tunnel Bat Tours
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Come along for the ride on our trailway with a ranger!
Aug
8
8:00p
End Date
Aug
8
8:00p
End Date
Aug
8
8:00p
End Date
Game Night at the Park
Blanco State Park
Test your knowledge with Blanco State Park themed Jeopardy!
Aug
8
8:00p
End Date
Herp Hike
Atlanta State Park
Join a ranger on a hike to find some of our hopping and slithering friends!
Aug
8
8:00p
End Date
Twilight Night Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a walk to learn about the night life of the park!
Aug
8
8:30p
End Date
UV Night Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
See Dinosaur Valley in a new light by finding out what nocturnal critters glow under UV!
Aug
8
8:30p
End Date
August Full Moon Hike
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the August Grain Moon!
Aug
8
9:00p
End Date
Full Moon Shoreline Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a ranger and park volunteers for the unique experience of walking along the water's edge with only the light of the full moon as a guide.
Aug
9
End Date
Story Book Stroll
Meridian State Park
Take a hike through the pages of the colorful children's book “Walking Through Texas”!
Aug
9
8:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Birdwatching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Aug
9
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Aug
9
8:00a
End Date
Big Summer Bio-Blitz
Cedar Hill State Park
Come join our rangers in exploring the nature of Duck Pond Trail
Aug
9
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
9
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
9
8:30a
End Date
Kayak Tour of St. Charles Bay (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
What will we discover on the bay?
Aug
9
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
9
8:30a
End Date
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Nature Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore the park's primitive side on a guided nature walk.
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Aug
9
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!
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Estero Llano Grande State Park
We're providing all equipment, an Eagle Scout archery range, and rangers to teach archery! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. No one under 8 years old, please.
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Ranching & Roping
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn why Goliad is considered the Birthplace of Texas Ranching and try your hand at roping!
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Ranger Reveal
Hill Country State Natural Area
Accompany Ranger Augie as he details mammals via the skulls and skins of HCSNA native, and invasive species. Engage in discussions of legend, lore and facts regarding the animals that inhabit HCSNA.
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Lake Whitney State Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Aug
9
9:15a
End Date
Guided Hike to Sunburst Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Come on a guide hike to the past!
Learn about the rock art at Sunburst Shelter.
Aug
9
9:30a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us to learn about flowers in bloom and other plants in the park!
Aug
9
9:30a
End Date
Introduction to Kayaking
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
RESERVATION ONLY... please call 361-786-3868. Come kayak the water at Choke Canyon Reservoir in this beginner friendly class!
Aug
9
9:30a
End Date
Mountain Biking for Beginners
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a biking adventure on park trails! Some equipment provided. Registration required.
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking 101
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Let's get cooking! Join us to get a taste of Dutch oven knowledge...and maybe even a taste of yummy Dutch oven cooking!
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Nature Series at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Come explore, learn, and connect with nature in this unique setting!
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
9
10:00a
End Date
Bay Exploration - Cancelled 7.26
Galveston Island State Park
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED 7.26 DUE TO INCOMING STORM SYSTEM.
Explore the marsh and bay ecosystems, on land and below the surface.
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
CCC Boys: Their Stories
Bonham State Park
Learn how Bonham State Park was built and how the Boys lived in the CCC camps.
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Archery Basics
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about archery safety and techniques before trying your hand at hitting the bullseye.
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Let's talk about the Perseid Meteor Shower
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us to learn about the Perseid Meteor Shower.
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Ranger Hike: A Walk Through Time
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a ranger for a hike and see some of the oldest features at Copper Breaks!
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Wildlife Viewing
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn some tips and tricks on viewing wildlife.
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
Archery in the Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come practice your bow and arrow skills at this drop-in program open to all ability levels.
Aug
9
11:00a
End Date
"Back to school... back to school..."
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
"I got my lunchbox. My boots tied tight. I hope I don't get in a fight."
Aug
9
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Aug
9
11:00a
End Date
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Aug
9
11:00a
End Date
Make a TeePee
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a fun and creative craft session where you can design and build your very own miniature teepee!
Aug
9
11:00a
End Date
Critter Corner
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Use your senses to learn more about the wildlife roaming Dinosaur Valley!
Aug
9
1:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Aug
9
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Aug
9
1:00p
End Date
The Real McCoil: Snakes of Texas
Cedar Hill State Park
Learn the who's who of DFW snakes with a Ranger
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Geology of McKinney Falls
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us at this indoor tabling event to learn about the geology of McKinney Falls.
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Mammals of Texas
Eisenhower State Park
Join a park ranger to get an up-close look at mammals in Texas!
Aug
9
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Get an inside look at some of the mammals of the park. Which is the fastest or the furriest? You decide.
Aug
9
2:30p
End Date
Aug
9
3:30p
End Date
Planetarium Show: In the Sky This Month
Copper Breaks State Park
Learn about some deep sky objects visible in the sky this month from the comfort of our planetarium!
Aug
9
4:00p
End Date
Aug
9
5:00p
End Date
Aug
9
7:30p
End Date
Sunset Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Explore Galveston Island at sunset and meet new critters along the way!
Aug
9
8:00p
End Date
Aug
9
8:00p
End Date
S'mores and Games night
Franklin Mountains State Park
Happy Campfire Day! Join us for a fun evening around the fire sharing s'mores, games, and good times.
Aug
9
8:00p
End Date
Moonlight Paddle (Saw Mill Pond ONLY)
Caddo Lake State Park
Experience our Saw Mill Pond under the Sturgeon Moon!
Aug
9
8:00p
End Date
Cowboy Campfire -Stories, Poetry and Songs
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Listening to Cowboy stories and learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”
Aug
9
8:00p
End Date
Full Moon Night Hike
Falcon State Park
Werewolves aren't the only ones who enjoy a hike under the full moon. Join a ranger for a short presentation and a night hike on the trail.
Aug
9
8:00p
End Date
Aug
9
8:30p
End Date
Sturgeon Moon Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the beautiful full moon as it rises over the Davis Mountains on this short hike.
Aug
9
8:30p
End Date
Frog & Toad Watch
Lockhart State Park
Join a park ranger to search for the amphibians that call Lockhart home!
Aug
9
9:00p
End Date
Aug
9
9:00p
End Date
Aug
10
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
10
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
10
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!
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
Nature Art Expo.
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
A group exhibition that invites you to discover the connection between art and nature through the eyes of regional artists.
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
Plants of the Mission
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore how Native Americans utilized the plants in the area for food, clothing, tools, and more!
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
AT CAPACITY REGISTRATION IS CLOSED-Kayak Through Time
Inks Lake State Park
Come kayak with us, and learn about the history and geology of Inks Lake State Park
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
Fossil Table
Pedernales Falls State Park
The geology of the falls gives us some great views! Come see the small details that make the view even more special!
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
Hike like a Geologist
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Aug
10
9:00a
End Date
Grounded in Nature Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Stroll along with us as we explore the park in the morning, we'll listen to the birds chirp, the river babble, and take meditative breaks.
Aug
10
9:15a
End Date
Guided Hike to Sunburst Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Come on a guide hike to the past!
Learn about the rock art at Sunburst Shelter.
Aug
10
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
10
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
10
10:00a
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Aug
10
10:00a
End Date
Aug
10
11:00a
End Date
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Aug
10
11:00a
End Date
National S'mores Day
Huntsville State Park
Join Huntsville State Park in celebrating National S’mores Day on Sunday, August 10th.
Aug
10
1:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Aug
10
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
10
2:00p
End Date
The Bows that Shaped Texas
Brazos Bend State Park
Come learn about how one nation changed Texan culture and history forever!
Aug
10
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Aug
11
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Aug
12
10:00a
End Date
Bird Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Head out on a hike to see if you can fill out your bingo card by finding all the birds hiding in the trees!
Aug
12
11:30a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
12
10:00p
End Date
Perseid Meteor Shower Party
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this summer meteor event up on Skyline Drive under the dark skies of West Texas.
Aug
13
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Discovery the variety of birds residing in the park or just visiting for the season.
Aug
13
9:00a
End Date
Aug
13
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Aug
13
7:45p
End Date
Night Critter Crawl
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join the Franklin Mountains Rangers for an evening hike to explore the night life at Franklin Mountains State Park.
Aug
13
8:30p
End Date
Perseids Party!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stargaze with us and see some meteors on the second night of the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug
14
7:00a
End Date
Sunrise Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?
Aug
14
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
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
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on the first two Thursdays of the month this summer for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
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
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
15
9:00a
End Date
Aug
15
9:00a
End Date
Introduction to Fishing
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Kids and grownups can fish together this summer off the bank of Choke Canyon State Park! Poles are provided. No fishing license is needed.
Aug
15
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
15
11:00a
End Date
What's In This Water?
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Explorers of all ages can join us to discover the wonders of water through scientific methods.
Aug
15
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.
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
Aug
15
2:00p
End Date
Aug
15
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Day
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!
Aug
15
3:00p
End Date
Jr Ranger Academy
Inks Lake State Park
Complete some fun activities and earn the title of Jr. Ranger
Aug
15
4:00p
End Date
Aug
15
6:30p
End Date
Clarity Tunnel Bat Tours
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Come along for the ride on our trailway with a ranger!
Aug
15
8:00p
End Date
RESCHEDULED: Night Hike
Lockhart State Park
Explore the park after dark! **Update: this program has been rescheduled to 9/5. Sorry for the inconvenience!*
Aug
15
8:00p
End Date
History of Enchanted Rock- Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire with a ranger and volunteer and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Aug
15
9:00p
End Date
Backyard Astronomy
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us for some backyard astronomy at the Casa Agave restaurant in Presidio to celebrate Dark Sky month.
Aug
16
End Date
Perseid Meteor Shower watch party
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
The Perseid (Per-see-id) meteor shower is one of the most dramatic things to see in the night sky between July and August, and is a highlight of many meteor hunters’ calendars due to its high hourly rate and bright meteors.
In 2025 the Perseid meteor shower is active between 16 July and 24 August. The shower will peak 12 August.
Aug
16
End Date
International Geocaching Day
Guadalupe River State Park
Join fellow park visitors in enjoying geocaching!
Aug
16
7:30a
End Date
Women's Hike - Lower Sunset
Franklin Mountains State Park
Come explore the beautiful Chihuahuan Desert with other women, led by a female ranger or volunteer. Learn about best hiking practices and the unique desert ecosystems. This hike is open to women of all experience levels who are excited to spend more quality time outdoors.
Aug
16
8:00a
End Date
Boots on the Trail: Veterans Hike and Resource Fair
Cedar Hill State Park
Get your boots ready for a fun day of movement, mindfulness, and meaningful connection at Cedar Hill State Park.
Aug
16
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
16
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
16
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
16
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!
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
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Estero Llano Grande State Park
We're providing all equipment, an Eagle Scout archery range, and rangers to teach archery! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. No one under 8 years old, please.
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX - Bass Pro Shop
Become a TPWD certified Angler Education Instructor
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Ants Go Marching
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an ant? In this interactive program*, learn about the intricacies of a leafcutter ant colony and see for yourself how much work goes in to maintaining a fungus farm!
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Birding For Beginners
Copper Breaks State Park
Learn what it takes to be a birder and gain firsthand experience!
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Birds- Birds Hike
Lake Whitney State Park
Bring your favorite brew and enjoy a peaceful hike filled with feathered chatter and nature’s beauty. This family-friendly event offers a chance to slow down and connect with the outdoors while enjoying birdwatching with a park staff and fellow nature enthusiasts.
Aug
16
9:15a
End Date
Guided Hike to Sunburst Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Come on a guide hike to the past!
Learn about the rock art at Sunburst Shelter.
Aug
16
9:30a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us to learn about flowers in bloom and other plants in the park!
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Camp Cooking Basics
Bonham State Park
Feast your eyes, and your tongue, on cooking options before your next adventure into the outdoors.
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us on a guided hike to learn about many of the park's plants, animals, and some of its history.
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
What's all the Buzz About?
Guadalupe River State Park
Find out about pollinators and make your own beeswax candle to take home!
Aug
16
10:00a
End Date
🌞 Sun Prints at the Shore
Galveston Island State Park
Join us at Galveston Island State Park for a fun, hands-on Sun Print workshop where nature meets art!
Aug
16
11:00a
End Date
Critter Connections
Meridian State Park
Engage all your senses in this hands-on experience as you discover the incredible animals that call our park home!
Aug
16
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Hummingbirds!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Aug
16
11:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, and Animal adaptations
Bonham State Park
Have you ever wondered what the fur of wild animals felt like? Now's your chance to find out!
Aug
16
11:00a
End Date
Create a Constellation
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get creative and write your own story in the stars!
Aug
16
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.
Aug
16
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop (cap at 25 people).
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Safety is a Summit
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our heat and hiking safety table to learn about the best ways to prepare for your outdoor adventures with a ranger!
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join to us view skins and skulls of animals that live in the park.
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Frontier Tea Party
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us as we step back in time with Tea.
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Lost Pines Wildlife -Skins and Skulls
Bastrop State Park
Who calls this park home and what might you see while staying here? Touch, feel, and find your way to the answers.
Aug
16
2:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Ever wondered which mammal is the fastest or the furriest? Come decide for yourself.
Aug
16
3:00p
End Date
Aug
16
3:00p
End Date
Listen For the Birds
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Let's see what birds are out during this time of the day...
Aug
16
3:00p
End Date
Nature's Favorite Clean Up Crew
Inks Lake State Park
Learn about one of natures most important recyclers, vultures
Aug
16
3:30p
End Date
Solar Viewing
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the sun through a solar filter and learn about our closest star.
Aug
16
6:00p
End Date
Aug
16
7:00p
End Date
Campfire Chat
Inks Lake State Park
Sit around the fire with rangers and volunteers for stories, science, and snacks!
Aug
16
7:00p
End Date
Aug
16
7:30p
End Date
Starlight Bug Hunt
McKinney Falls State Park
Observe nocturnal insects at McKinney Falls State Park!
Aug
16
7:30p
End Date
Aug
16
8:00p
End Date
Mothing: Insect Hunt
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a ranger to attract insects and learn which ones come out at night!
Aug
16
8:30p
End Date
Meteor Shower Star Party
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Adults and children can view the Perseid Meteor Shower with telescopes, s'mores and more!
Aug
16
8:45p
End Date
Aug
16
9:00p
End Date
Aug
16
9:00p
End Date
Aug
16
9:00p
End Date
Aug
16
9:30p
End Date
Starry Night at the Park
Fort Boggy State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars as we witness one of nature’s most dazzling shows — the Perseid Meteor Shower!
Aug
17
8:00a
End Date
Geocaching 101
Franklin Mountains State Park
Get ready for national geocaching day by going on a modern-day treasure hunt in Franklin Mountains State Park!
Aug
17
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
17
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
17
8:45a
End Date
🚣♀️ Magical Morning Paddle on the Bay 🌊
Galveston Island State Park
Start your day gliding across the calm waters of Galveston Bay—it’s peaceful, scenic, and unforgettable! Registration required!
Aug
17
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!
Aug
17
9:00a
End Date
Aranama Nature Trail Hike
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the flora, fauna, and history of Goliad State Park on this ranger-led 1/3-mile hike.
Aug
17
9:00a
End Date
Aug
17
9:15a
End Date
Guided Hike to Sunburst Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Come on a guide hike to the past!
Learn about the rock art at Sunburst Shelter.
Aug
17
9:45a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Aug
17
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
17
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
17
10:00a
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Aug
17
11:00a
End Date
River Romp
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Aug
17
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
17
2:00p
End Date
Spectacular Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a talk about our slithery friends, the snakes!
Aug
18
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Aug
20
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Discovery the variety of birds residing in the park or just visiting for the season.
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
20
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Aug
20
9:30p
End Date
Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. through storytelling and telescope viewing.
Aug
21
7:00a
End Date
Sunrise Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?
Aug
21
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
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
21
10:00a
End Date
Tipis on the Prairie
Lockhart State Park
Join us to set up a tipi and learn about Native American culture!
Aug
22
8:00a
End Date
Aug
22
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
22
10:00a
End Date
Hydrate with a Ranger
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Water? Check. Map? Check. Electrolytes? We have you covered.
Aug
22
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
22
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.
Aug
22
2:00p
End Date
Aug
22
3:00p
End Date
Binoculars 101
Inks Lake State Park
Learn how to properly use binoculars to view wildlife and the beautiful scenery of Inks Lake!
Aug
22
3:00p
End Date
Aug
22
3:30p
End Date
Aug
22
4:00p
End Date
Indian Lodge Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Discover the history behind the ONLY hotel in the Texas State Park system.
Aug
22
4:00p
End Date
Aug
22
6:30p
End Date
Clarity Tunnel Bat Tours
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Come along for the ride on our trailway with a ranger!
Aug
22
6:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
22
7:30p
End Date
Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come take a walk to the Overlook with us and discover the many species that call Dino Valley home!
Aug
22
7:30p
End Date
Things That Go Bump
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about the spooky sounds you hear at night and the unique creatures that make them on a guided hike through the park.
Aug
22
8:00p
End Date
Aug
22
8:00p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Aug
22
8:00p
End Date
Meteor Shower/Star Party
Atlanta State Park
Join a ranger on an astronomy tour of stars, planets, and the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug
22
8:30p
End Date
🌙Night Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of mysteries... if you know where to look.
Aug
22
9:00p
End Date
Scorpion Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a scorpion hunt! Bring an ultra-violet flashlight and join us in searching for scorpions along the trail in this evening hike!
Aug
22
9:00p
End Date
Aug
22
9:00p
End Date
Moth-O-Geddon: The Night Shift in Big Bend Ranch
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us for Moth-o-geddon, a celebration of the desert’s nocturnal pollinators! Discover the vital role moths play in the Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem and learn how protecting our night skies helps them thrive.
Aug
22
9:00p
End Date
Scorpion Hunt
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a scorpion hunt! Bring an ultra-violet flashlight and join us in searching for scorpions along the trail on this evening hike!
Aug
22
9:30p
End Date
Night Hike
Copper Breaks State Park
*Limited availability, registration required* Gaze at the stars and hunt for scorpions on a Copper Breaks night hike!
Aug
23
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a morning of birdwatching along the scenic Kiowa Trail!
Aug
23
8:00a
End Date
Aug
23
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a morning of birdwatching along the scenic Kiowa Trail!
Aug
23
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
23
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
23
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
23
8:30a
End Date
Volunteering For Our Future By Exploring Our Past
Inks Lake State Park
Explore the old golf course and soon to be new day use area with park rangers and volunteers
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Nature Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore the park's primitive side on a guided nature walk.
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Aug
23
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!
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Pedal in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the park as we tour by bicycle.
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Estero Llano Grande State Park
We're providing all equipment, an Eagle Scout archery range, and rangers to teach archery! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. No one under 8 years old, please.
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Painted Wings at Lake Whitney State Park
Lake Whitney State Park
A flutter of color awaits! Join us for Painted Wings at Lake Whitney State Park, a colorful, family-friendly educational program to learn all about our native butterflies. Learn about the fascinating life cycles, habits, and local species of these delicate pollinators.
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for this guided hike to learn about the history, plants, and animals of McKinney Falls!
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
FREE: Lockhart State Park Open House & 4-H Kickoff
Lockhart State Park
Join us at Lockhart State Park for an event full of FREE family-friendly fun!
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Staff of Guadalupe River State Park/Honey Creek State Natural Area at Herff Farm
Boerne, TX - Farmers Market at Herff Farm
Come visit the Staff of Guadalupe River State Park/Honey Creek State Natural Area at the Farmers Market at Herff Farm!
Aug
23
9:00a
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.
Aug
23
9:00a
End Date
Aug
23
9:15a
End Date
Guided Hike to Sunburst Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Come on a guide hike to the past!
Learn about the rock art at Sunburst Shelter.
Aug
23
9:30a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us to learn about flowers in bloom and other plants in the park!
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Microscopic Water Bugs
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
What's in the lake water? Let's find out!
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us on a guided hike to learn about many of the park's plants, animals, and some of its history.
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Water Wonders
Fort Boggy State Park
Water, water everywhere... If over 70% of the Earth is covered by water, why is it so important to conserve it?
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Bass Pro Shops, Pearland
Pearland, TX - Bass Pro Shops
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Fun & Games at the Farm for LBJ's 117th Birthday Celebration
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Come celebrate Lyndon B. Johnson's birthday early with us at the Sauer-Beckmann Farm!
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Day
Bonham State Park
Join a Ranger for a fun, hands-on adventure to learn what it takes to become a Junior Ranger!
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Aug
23
11:00a
End Date
Aug
23
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Snakes!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about snakes through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Aug
23
12:00p
End Date
Aug
23
1:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Aug
23
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Amazing Outdoor Apps
Davis Mountains State Park
Enhance your outdoor experience by learning how to use plant, wildlife, and star identifying apps.
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join to us view skins and skulls of animals that live in the park.
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
McKinney Falls State Park
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive and touch real specimens!
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Intro to Basket Weaving
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Escape the heat, and learn this timeless craft indoors!
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
"Neat"ure Journaling!
Bastrop State Park
There's a lot to learn about nature that's neat! Let's follow in the path of John Muir and find a fun way to keep memories of our discoveries!
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
SSSnakes share our trails, craft with us and learn some tips and tricks to sharing a trail with snakes.
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Aug
23
2:30p
End Date
Aug
23
3:00p
End Date
Gardening for Wildlife
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the who and why of planting with native plants!
Aug
23
3:00p
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Aug
23
3:30p
End Date
Planetarium Show: In the Sky This Month
Copper Breaks State Park
Learn about some deep sky objects visible in the sky this month from the comfort of our planetarium!
Aug
23
6:30p
End Date
Aug
23
7:00p
End Date
Movie Screening: Lights Out For Wildlife!
Cedar Hill State Park
Enjoy a free screening and Q&A session for the Lights Out For Wildlife! Documentary
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
New Moon Night Hike
Falcon State Park
We'll see what we find under a dark sky. Join a ranger for a short presentation and a night hike on the trail.
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Meteor Shower/Star Party
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a ranger on an astronomy tour of stars, planets, and the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Black Moon Geology Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger and geologist for an evening exploration of the geology of Enchanted Rock and a tour of the stars from the Summit.
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Owl Prowl
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Did you ever hear or see an owl at night?. . . Here is a good opportunity!
Aug
23
8:30p
End Date
Star Party
Meridian State Park
Let your imagination blast off with captivating constellation stories and stargazing through a telescope!
Aug
23
9:00p
End Date
Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks!
Aug
23
9:00p
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!
Aug
23
9:00p
End Date
Aug
23
9:00p
End Date
Back to School Blacklighting
Cedar Hill State Park
Join our staff for a moon-lit evening as we explore some of our park's most mysterious residents.
Aug
23
9:00p
End Date
Aug
23
9:00p
End Date
Aug
23
9:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Borderlands *Reservations Required*
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The stars at night are big and bright✨✨✨! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Aug
24
7:30a
End Date
Lantern-lit Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Step back in time and explore the copper prospecting mine by lantern light.
Aug
24
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
24
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
24
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!
Aug
24
9:00a
End Date
Hike like a Geologist
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Aug
24
9:00a
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.
Aug
24
9:15a
End Date
Guided Hike to Sunburst Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Come on a guide hike to the past!
Learn about the rock art at Sunburst Shelter.
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Prospect Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for a hike out to the copper prospecting mines.
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Compass Quest
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a hands-on family adventure as we learn the basics of using a compass, explore how humans and animals navigate the world, and put our skills to the test with an interactive scavenger hunt through the park!
Aug
24
11:00a
End Date
Critter Corner
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Use your senses to learn more about the wildlife roaming Dinosaur Valley!
Aug
24
11:30a
End Date
The Amazing Sensory Powers of Butterflies
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn about how butterflies explore the world around them!
Aug
24
1:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Aug
24
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
25
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
Aug
27
9:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Discovery the variety of birds residing in the park or just visiting for the season.
Aug
27
10:00a
End Date
Aug
27
9:30p
End Date
Miles of Stars
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. through storytelling and telescope viewing.
Aug
28
7:00a
End Date
Sunrise Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Does our Sunday 2pm Tram Tour seem too hot for summer for you?
Aug
28
8:00a
End Date
🎣 Sunrise Fishing: From Cast to Catch
Galveston Island State Park
Think you know how to fish? Let's take it up a notch. Registration required!
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
28
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Aug
28
5:30p
End Date
Friends of Stephen F. Austin State Park – Monthly Meeting
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join Us – Become a Friend of Stephen F. Austin State Park!
Aug
29
8:00a
End Date
Women's Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a Women’s Hike through the beautiful Palo Duro Canyon.
Aug
29
8:30a
End Date
Aug
29
8:30a
End Date
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Aug
29
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
29
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.
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
Desert Snakes and other Creepy Crawlies
Davis Mountains State Park
Don't be scared...be curious!! Come learn about the "scary" critters inhabiting our park.
Aug
29
2:00p
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Eisenhower State Park
Discover the fun of fishing at the Striper Capital of the World!
Aug
29
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!
Aug
29
3:30p
End Date
Aug
29
6:15p
End Date
Clarity Tunnel Bat Tours
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Come along for a ride on our trailway with a ranger!
Aug
29
7:30p
End Date
Star Stories
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Is our fate written in the stars? Which stars steal the show? Join in on some stellar storytelling of the night sky.
Aug
29
8:00p
End Date
A Shot in the Dark: Night Photography
Bonham State Park
Join Ranger Kailee and special guests for a hands-on, beginner friendly, night photography adventure.
Aug
29
8:00p
End Date
Bat Walk and Talk
Guadalupe River State Park
Let's kick off International Bat Night (weekend) a day early!
Aug
29
8:00p
End Date
Sounds of the Night
Blanco State Park
Come learn about the park's after-dark sounds and the nocturnal animals that make them!
Aug
29
8:30p
End Date
🌙Night Hike
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of mysteries... if you know where to look.
Aug
30
7:30a
End Date
Aug
30
8:00a
End Date
Golf for Beginners 4
Lockhart State Park
Join our golf instructor to hone your skills and knowledge of the game! Registration required.
Aug
30
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
30
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
30
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Nature Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore the park's primitive side on a guided nature walk.
Aug
30
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!
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Estero Llano Grande State Park
We're providing all equipment, an Eagle Scout archery range, and rangers to teach archery! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by calling (956) 565-3919. No one under 8 years old, please.
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Grounded in Nature Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Stroll along with us as we explore the park in the morning, we'll listen to the birds chirp, the river babble, and take meditative breaks.
Aug
30
9:00a
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Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Native American Games
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Sometimes life for Native Americans was all fun and games!
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Summer Color! Storybook on the Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Step into a vibrant world of storytelling with “Summer Color!”, a delightful children’s book by Diana Murray & Zoey Persico. Follow the Two Bridges Trail as you read this amazing story, come and watch it come alive alongside the colors of nature that inspired it. This immersive storybook hike invites families and readers of all ages to explore the outdoors through a joyful, colorful tale.
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Yucca Basket Weaving
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Learn about the Great Yucca plant that covers the plains...
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Aug
30
9:15a
End Date
Guided Hike to Sunburst Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Come on a guide hike to the past!
Learn about the rock art at Sunburst Shelter.
Aug
30
9:30a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us to learn about flowers in bloom and other plants in the park!
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Fun & Games Outpost
Bonham State Park
Play, laugh, and have fun with activities handed down through the generations.
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!
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us on a guided hike to learn about many of the park's plants, animals, and some of its history.
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee and Dutch Oven Cooking
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger to learn how homesteaders and cowboys would brew coffee and make breakfast while out on the range. Most importantly, you get to taste the results!
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Cedar Hill State Park
Come out and learn the fundamentals of archery at Cedar Hill State Park!
Aug
30
11:00a
End Date
Aug
30
11:00a
End Date
Camping Craft
Meridian State Park
Get creative and show off your ranger pride by making your own Junior Ranger Badge!
Aug
30
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Aug
30
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Aug
30
1:00p
End Date
Alligators: From Egg to Apex
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to hear how the largest predator at Brazos Bend starts at the bottom!
Aug
30
1:00p
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us learning the basics of fishing. All ages and stages welcome. No experience required!
Aug
30
1:00p
End Date
Hydrate with a Ranger
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Water? Check. Map? Check. Electrolytes? We have you covered.
Aug
30
2:00p
End Date
Aug
30
2:00p
End Date
Native American Atlatl Hunting
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
A family-friendly blast to the past. Hunt like ancient people used to, with real Atlatls!
Aug
30
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join to us view skins and skulls of animals that live in the park.
Aug
30
2:00p
End Date
Building Blocks of the CCC
Bastrop State Park
Learn about the CCC who built the parks and try your hand at building a roman arch and a paper army hat!
Aug
30
3:30p
End Date
Atlatl: Prehistoric Spear Throwing
Copper Breaks State Park
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl and dart. Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool.
Aug
30
6:00p
End Date
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Aug
30
7:15p
End Date
Sunset Watercolors🎨
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nature, art, and beauty!
Aug
30
7:30p
End Date
Nightlife Talk & Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Hear about the critters that come out at night, then we'll try to find them!
Aug
30
8:00p
End Date
Let's Get Batty About Bats!
Blanco State Park
Celebrate International Bat Appreciation Weekend with the heroes themselves.
Aug
30
8:00p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society as they explore the night sky!
Aug
30
8:30p
End Date
Insect Extravaganza!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
Aug
30
8:30p
End Date
Desert Adaptations Night Hike
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us for a night hike as we explore how plants, animals, and even people have adapted to the desert for thousands of years!
Aug
30
9:00p
End Date
Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.
Aug
30
9:30p
End Date
Aug
31
7:30a
End Date
Last Sunday Hike - Upper Sunset
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join a park ranger on a guided hike through the Western foothills of the Franklin Mountains.
Aug
31
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
31
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!
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Safety is a Summit
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our heat and hiking safety table to learn about the best ways to prepare for your outdoor adventures with a ranger!
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Patriotic Duck Scramble Hunt
Lake Whitney State Park
Can you crack the word code? Come celebrate Labor Day with a festive Patriotic Duck Scramble! Hunt for red, white and blue-themed duckies hidden along the scenic Two Bridges Trail. Collect all 12 letters from each duck to solve a surprise word scramble and unlock a special holiday message.
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Aug
31
9:15a
End Date
Guided Hike to Sunburst Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Come on a guide hike to the past!
Learn about the rock art at Sunburst Shelter.
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Aug
31
10:00a
End Date
Guided History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Aug
31
11:00a
End Date
Bug Out!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Rangers will be sharing information about some of the many insects that call Enchanted Rock home at the gazebo on the base of Summit Trail.
Aug
31
11:00a
End Date
Create a Constellation
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get creative and write your own story in the stars!
Aug
31
11:30a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Aug
31
12:00p
End Date
Jr Ranger Academy
Inks Lake State Park
Complete some fun activities and earn the title of Jr. Ranger.
Aug
31
1:00p
End Date
Hawk ID Workshop
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Get all the tips, tricks, and more to identify the hawk-filled skies this migration season.
Aug
31
1:00p
End Date
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: (956) 565-3919.
Aug
31
2:00p
End Date
The Mystery of the Missing Monarchs
Brazos Bend State Park
Learn about monarch butterflies and where they get off to!
September 2025
Sep
1
10:00a
End Date
Laundry Day
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
This is the way we wash the clothes, wash the clothes, wash the clothes...
Sep
3
8:30a
End Date
Sep
3
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Sep
4
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Sep
4
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Sep
5
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Sep
5
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
5
2:00p
End Date
Sep
5
4:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
A beautiful evening with some inspirational nature journaling.
Sep
5
8:00p
End Date
Sep
6
End Date
Sep
6
8:00a
End Date
Intro to Hiking for Women
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Want to spend more time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, but unsure how to begin? Hiking is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the outdoors and provides a great source of relaxation and physical fitness.
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
6
9:30a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us to learn about flowers in bloom and other plants in the park!
Sep
6
9:30a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Sep
6
9:30a
End Date
Lake Livingston State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Lake Livingston State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
6
9:30a
End Date
Lake Mineral Wells State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
6
9:30a
End Date
Bastrop State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Registration Open)
Bastrop State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
Archery in the Mountains
Davis Mountains State Park
Come practice your bow and arrow skills at this drop-in program open to all ability levels.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
🌞 Sun Prints at the Shore
Galveston Island State Park
Join us at Galveston Island State Park for a fun, hands-on Sun Print workshop where nature meets art!
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come shoot some arrows!
Sep
6
2:00p
End Date
Sep
6
2:00p
End Date
Sep
6
2:30p
End Date
Sep
6
3:00p
End Date
Sep
6
6:30p
End Date
Sep
6
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Sep
6
9:00p
End Date
Full Moon Shoreline Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a ranger and park volunteers for the unique experience of walking along the water's edge with only the light of the full moon as a guide.
Sep
7
9:00a
End Date
Frog Pond Frolic
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Sep
7
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Fly Fishing Instructor Training Workshop - Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie, TX - North Texas Education Center
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Fly Fishing Instructor.
Sep
7
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
7
11:00a
End Date
Introduction to Binoculars
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
What’s that in the distance?! Learn how to find far away objects with Rangers Hannah and Andrew.
Sep
7
7:45p
End Date
Corn Moon Viewing Party
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Bring your telescope and binoculars and join us for an evening of moon viewing!
Sep
9
6:00p
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop; Online, Two-part
Online
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Sep
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Sep
10
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Sep
11
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Sep
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Sep
11
6:00p
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop; Online, Two-part
Online
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Sep
12
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Sep
12
2:00p
End Date
Sep
12
4:00p
End Date
Sep
12
6:30p
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family Leadership Training | Lake Livingston State Park | (Application Open Until Sept 1)
Lake Livingston State Park
The Texas Outdoor Family program provides 900+ families with a "Learn to Camp" experience in Texas State Parks each year. Could you help?
Sep
12
6:45p
End Date
🌅 Kayaking 101: Sunset Paddle 🚣
Galveston Island State Park
New to kayaking? Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly intro as the sun sets over the bay!
Sep
13
8:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Birdwatching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Sep
13
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
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
13
9:00a
End Date
Adaptation Artistry
Government Canyon State Natural Area
How do spotted fur, big ears, long tails, and other special features help animals survive in a challenging environment? Stop by to learn more at a touch table and craft station. All are welcome, but this activity is timed to coincide with Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend.
Sep
13
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 Talala Trail!
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Dinosaur Valley is happy to announce we will be partnering with Girl Scouts Love State Parks again!
Sep
13
9:30a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us to learn about flowers in bloom and other plants in the park!
Sep
13
10:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Nature Series at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Come explore, learn, and connect with nature in this unique setting!
Sep
13
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
13
10:00a
End Date
Sep
13
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Sep
13
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Sep
13
2:00p
End Date
Sep
13
2:00p
End Date
Sep
13
4:30p
End Date
Walk, Talk, & Draw
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
We are going to walk.
We are going to talk.
We are going to draw.
Sep
13
6:00p
End Date
Sep
13
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Sep
13
9:00p
End Date
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
17
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
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
17
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Sep
18
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Sep
19
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
19
2:00p
End Date
Sep
19
6:30p
End Date
Inks Lake State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Registration Open)
Inks Lake State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
20
End Date
Bentsen Outdoor Skills Showcase (B.O.S.S. 2025)
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Mark your calendars for our third annual B.O.S.S. event! Details to come.
Sep
20
8:30a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Weatherford
Weatherford, TX - Weatherford Public Safety
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Sep
20
8:30a
End Date
FREE: Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hike
Lockhart State Park
Join us to raise awareness about the high rates of suicide among veterans.
Sep
20
9:00a
End Date
Sep
20
9:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
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
9:00a
End Date
Sep
20
9:00a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Carry the Weight: Ruck Together to Combat Veteran Suicide.
Sep
20
9:30a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us to learn about flowers in bloom and other plants in the park!
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Cooking up History
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us as we explore how campsite cooking has changed from the Texas frontier days to today.
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Sep
20
2:00p
End Date
Sep
20
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Sep
20
2:30p
End Date
Sep
20
3:00p
End Date
Sep
20
4:00p
End Date
Night Moves Trail Race
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a night of adventure just west of Houston! From a kid’s run to a 5K, 10K, half, and full marathon, Trail Racing Over Texas brings the party to the trails at Stephen F. Austin State Park.
Sep
20
8:00p
End Date
Sep
20
8:45p
End Date
Star Party
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
The Star Party is almost here and we're excited to see you under the night sky!
Sep
20
9:00p
End Date
Sep
20
9:00p
End Date
Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks!
Sep
21
8:45a
End Date
🚣♀️ Magical Morning Paddle on the Bay 🌊
Galveston Island State Park
Start your day gliding across the calm waters of Galveston Bay—it’s peaceful, scenic, and unforgettable! Registration required!
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Blacksmithing Demonstration
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Live blacksmithing demonstration at the Sauer-Beckmann Farm!
Sep
21
1:00p
End Date
Enchanting Rocks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our gazebo and learn about the geology, rocks, and minerals that make this park so ENCHANTING!
Sep
22
3:00p
End Date
Project WILD Facilitator Training
Junction, TX - Texas Tech Outdoor Learning Center
Training to conduct the Suite of Texas Project WILD workshops. Prerequisite of WILD educator workshop required.
Sep
25
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Sep
25
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
Sep
26
4:00p
End Date
Entomology Expedition
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
BUGS! They are everywhere. Get used to it.
Sep
26
6:30p
End Date
Galveston Island State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
26
6:30p
End Date
Eisenhower State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Eisenhower State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Sep
26
7:30p
End Date
Moth Madness Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Clair and her trusty bug sheet around the campfire for an exploration on the insect offerings of Erock.
Sep
26
8:00p
End Date
Sep
27
8:30a
End Date
CANCELED-Birding for Beginners
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Was that a kinglet, or a kingbird? Learn how you can add birding to your outdoor skills set.
Sep
27
8:30a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk/Ruck
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us for a walk in honor of those we have lost to suicide and in support of those still struggling to find a way to live after their service.
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
🌎 National Public Lands Day Volunteer Event
Galveston Island State Park
Join park staff and fellow nature lovers for a fun morning of hands-on volunteer work at Galveston Island State Park.
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Learn to Fish - College Station
College Station, TX - Lick Creek Park
Learn to fish at this fun, FREE, family event!
Sep
27
9:30a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us to learn about flowers in bloom and other plants in the park!
Sep
27
9:30a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk/Ruck
Goose Island State Park
Join us for a walk in honor of those we have lost and in support of those who are struggling to settle into life after their service.
Sep
27
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Sep
27
10:00a
End Date
Sep
27
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Sep
27
2:00p
End Date
Sep
27
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Sep
27
4:00p
End Date
Bison Grocery Store
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
This is not your ordinary grocery store...
Sep
27
7:30p
End Date
September Inks Lake Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Sep
27
7:30p
End Date
Watercolor at Sunset
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Cool off in the evening with some art and inspiration!
Sep
28
11:00a
End Date
Bug Out!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Rangers will be sharing information about some of the many insects that call Enchanted Rock home at the gazebo on the base of Summit Trail.
October 2025
Oct
1
10:00a
End Date
Basics of Gardening: Fall Edition
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Preparing and planting for a winter garden.
Oct
1
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Oct
2
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Oct
3
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
Wellington Living History Days!
Wellington, TX, TX - Powell Park
Join the Buffalo Soldiers as the head out on the trail to the Texas Panhandle for the Wellington, Texas Living History Days!
Oct
3
2:00p
End Date
Oct
3
6:30p
End Date
Cooper Lake State Park: Doctors Creek Unit | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
3
6:30p
End Date
Palmetto State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Registration Open)
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
4
8:30a
End Date
Grit and Grace: Women's History Hike in Memory of Kyle Cunningham
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month. Let's kick off the celebration with a hike honoring the women whose efforts led to this land's preservation. We will be hiking this time in memory of one of Government Canyon's founding mothers, Kyle Cunningham, who passed away in May 2025.
Oct
4
9:00a
End Date
Oct
4
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Oct
4
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Oct
4
9:00a
End Date
Connect to the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month, and we've scheduled a series of activities to celebrate! This weekend, we're using art to connect with our natural and cultural history.
Oct
4
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - New Braunfels
New Braunfels, TX - Texas Wildlife Association HQ
Become a TPWD certified Angler Education Instructor
Oct
4
9:30a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us to learn about flowers in bloom and other plants in the park!
Oct
4
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
4
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Oct
4
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Oct
4
2:00p
End Date
Oct
4
2:00p
End Date
Oct
4
2:00p
End Date
Colors of the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month, and we've scheduled a series of activities to celebrate! This weekend, we're using art to connect with our natural and cultural history. Stop by to create beautiful artwork that captures the colors of Government Canyon.
Oct
4
2:30p
End Date
Oct
4
3:00p
End Date
Fly Fishing Instructor Training Workshop - New Braunfels
New Braunfels, TX - Texas Wildlife Association HQ
Become a TPWD certified Fly Fishing Instructor
Oct
4
3:00p
End Date
Nocturnal Nibbles
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
What hoots in the dark and swallows its dinner whole?
Oct
4
6:30p
End Date
Oct
4
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Oct
5
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
5
9:00a
End Date
Frog Pond Frolic
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Oct
8
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Oct
10
End Date
Annual Texas Pollinator BioBlitz w/iNaturalist
Guadalupe River State Park
Mark your calendars now and come contribute to community science!
Oct
10
8:30a
End Date
Oct
10
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
10
9:30a
End Date
Morning Hike with a Ranger (Hands on Rock)
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Rocks are high and low... oh the places they go! and have been...
Oct
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Oct
10
2:00p
End Date
Oct
11
8:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Birdwatching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Oct
11
8:00a
End Date
Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month, and we've scheduled a series of activities to celebrate! This weekend, we're focused on our ANCIENT history. Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month, and we've scheduled a series of activities to celebrate! This weekend, we're focused on our ANCIENT history. Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Oct
11
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
11
9:30a
End Date
Stephen F Austin State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Nature Series at Honey Creek Ranch *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Come explore, learn, and connect with nature in this unique setting!
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
From Field to Fabric
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Let's have a cotton-picking good time as we learn about cotton in the early 1900s and today!
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
50 Years Through the Ages
Galveston Island State Park
Step Back in Time and Celebrate 50 Years of Galveston Island State Park! 🎉
Oct
11
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Oct
11
2:00p
End Date
Oct
11
2:00p
End Date
Oct
11
4:00p
End Date
Oct
11
7:00p
End Date
October Star Party with the Austin Astronomical Society
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Set out your blankets, turn off your phones, and prepare for a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky Park.
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
Wild Plants Unlimited!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Texas Master Naturalists Constance Weaver and Stephen Bishop and examine examples of the many uses of native plants by the First Peoples.
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Workshop - Falcon Lake State Park
Falcon State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
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
15
5:30p
End Date
Project WILD Facilitator Training
Edinburg, TX - Edinburg Scenic Wetlands
Training to conduct the Suite of Texas Project WILD workshops. Prerequisite of WILD educator workshop required.
Oct
15
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Oct
17
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
17
9:00a
End Date
Morning Hike with a Ranger (Hands on Rock)
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Rocks are everywhere! Oh the places they go... and have been.
Oct
17
2:00p
End Date
Oct
17
6:30p
End Date
Oct
18
6:00a
End Date
BigTex Backyard Ultra: Last Runner Standing
Stephen F. Austin State Park
The Ultimate Test of Grit—4.17 miles every hour until only one runner remains
Oct
18
9:00a
End Date
Learn to Fish - College Station
College Station, TX - Lick Creek Park
Learn to fish at this fun, FREE, family event!
Oct
18
9:00a
End Date
Conservation Community Fair
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month, and we've invited all our friends to celebrate!
Oct
18
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Harvest Heritage Festival
Cedar Hill State Park
Get ready for food, fun, and games at Cedar Hill State Park's biggest annual event!
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Horrors of Frontier Medicine
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Get your October started right by diving into the chilling world of 19th-century medicine.
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
10:00a
End Date
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Buzzing with Life: Pollinators of the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Buzz on over to Guadalupe River State Park and take part in this year's Texas Pollinator BioBlitz!
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Kids Fish Fest - Pearland
Houston, TX - Bass Pro Shops - Pearland
Join Brazoria Co Parks Dept for a fun-filled day at Bass Pro Shops!
Oct
18
2:00p
End Date
Oct
18
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Oct
18
2:30p
End Date
Oct
18
3:00p
End Date
Path of the Bison
Bison seem to keep on the path...
Oct
18
5:00p
End Date
Boo in the Park 2025
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration! Come out to see the decorated campsites and trick or treat!
Oct
18
8:00p
End Date
Oct
18
9:00p
End Date
Oct
18
9:00p
End Date
Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks!
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
11:00a
End Date
Tracking 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Learn about some of the common animals of Central Texas, their prints, and how to track a wounded animal.
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Possum Kingdom State Park
Possum Kingdom State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Oct
24
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
24
9:00a
End Date
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
Oct
24
6:30p
End Date
Huntsville State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Huntsville State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
24
7:00p
End Date
Haunted History Walk
Cedar Hill State Park
Are the rumors of Penn Farm's haunted nature true? Come out to our haunted history walk to find out!
Oct
24
7:30p
End Date
Moth Madness Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Clair and her trusty bug sheet around the campfire for an exploration on the insect offerings of Erock.
Oct
25
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Oct
25
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
25
9:30a
End Date
Dinosaur Valley State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
25
9:30a
End Date
Blanco State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Registration Open)
Blanco State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
25
10:00a
End Date
Oct
25
10:00a
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Halloween Hike
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a howlin’ good time for our B.A.R.K. ranger Halloween hike!
Oct
25
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Oct
25
12:00p
End Date
Creature Features
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your spookiest friends and stop by the different booths highlighting cool animal adaptations on Saturday, October 25th in celebration of Halloween!
Oct
25
2:00p
End Date
Oct
25
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Oct
25
2:00p
End Date
Oct
25
3:00p
End Date
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
Trick-or-Treating
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Get ready for a spook-tacular time at our annual Trick-or-Treat in the Park!
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
2nd Annual Halloween in the Park at Lake Whitney State Park
Lake Whitney State Park
2nd Annual Halloween in the Park at Lake Whitney State Park is creeping up! Join us for a night of frightful fun and festive chills on the Horseshoe Loop & Towash Forest trail! Don your costumes and bring your courage—it’s going to be a hauntingly good time!
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
Oct
25
5:30p
End Date
Oct
25
6:00p
End Date
Oct
25
6:00p
End Date
Oct
25
6:30p
End Date
Adapted for the Night Hike *RSVP REQUIRED*
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Eyes that shine, ears that hear, join us to explore the wild after dark...if you dare!
Oct
25
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Oct
26
3:00p
End Date
Sea Center Spooktacular
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for our annual Halloween Spooktacular!
Oct
30
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Oct
31
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
31
2:00p
End Date
Oct
31
4:00p
End Date
Oct
31
6:30p
End Date
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Registration Open)
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
November 2025
Nov
1
9:00a
End Date
Nov
1
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Nov
1
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Nov
1
9:00a
End Date
Learn to Fish - College Station
College Station, TX - Lick Creek Park
Learn to fish at this fun, FREE, family event!
Nov
1
9:00a
End Date
Nov
1
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Bonham State Park
Do you have any questions about the park? Stop by and ask away.
Nov
1
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Nov
1
1:00p
End Date
Nov
1
2:00p
End Date
Nov
1
2:00p
End Date
Nov
1
2:00p
End Date
Archery 101
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come shoot some arrows!
Nov
1
2:00p
End Date
Nature's Gifts
Government Canyon State Natural Area
The diverse native plants of south-central Texas have always offered food, medicine, fiber, and other gifts to people who know how to use them.
Nov
1
2:15p
End Date
Nov
1
2:30p
End Date
Nov
1
6:30p
End Date
November Inks Lake Star Party
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Nov
1
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Nov
2
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Nov
6
9:00a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Abilene State Park
Abilene State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Nov
6
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Nov
7
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
7
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
7
9:00a
End Date
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Nov
7
2:00p
End Date
Nov
8
8:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Birdwatching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Nov
8
8:00a
End Date
Veterans Day Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Come out to Government Canyon State Natural Area and celebrate our military members with a Veterans Day Hike!
Nov
8
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Nov
8
9:00a
End Date
Nov
8
9:00a
End Date
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
Dino-bility Day!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate inclusion, adventure, and the great outdoors at Dino-bility Day - a fun-filled, accessible event for all ages and abilities!
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
Frontier Day
Abilene State Park
Immerse yourself in the wild history of the Texas frontier for a day.
Nov
8
10:15a
End Date
Colors of the Caprock
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
The hues are spectacular in the canyons...
Nov
8
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Nov
8
2:00p
End Date
Nov
8
2:00p
End Date
Nov
12
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop - Dallas
Cedar Hill State Park
Professional development for science educators attending the STAT-CAST conference
Nov
12
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Nov
14
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
14
2:00p
End Date
Nov
15
9:00a
End Date
Living History Day
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
History comes to life at Fort Richardson!
Nov
15
9:30a
End Date
Cedar Hill State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Nov
15
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Nov
15
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Nov
15
10:00a
End Date
Nov
15
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov
15
2:00p
End Date
Nov
15
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Nov
15
2:30p
End Date
Nov
15
7:00p
End Date
Let's Stargaze in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps, laser pointers and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
Nov
15
8:00p
End Date
Nov
15
9:00p
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!
Nov
21
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
21
9:00a
End Date
Nov
21
2:00p
End Date
Nov
21
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt- Youth Deer
Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park (including the Bauer Unit) will be closed starting at 8pm on Friday, November 21, 2025 and will reopen 12pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Nov
22
8:30a
End Date
Nov
22
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Nov
22
9:00a
End Date
Aquatic WILD Workshop - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX - William R Sinkin Eco Centro
Professional development for anyone who works in education with children or the public, including teachers, homeschoolers, informal educators, and scout leaders
Nov
22
9:30a
End Date
Brazos Bend State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Nov
22
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov
22
10:00a
End Date
Make Your Own Yucca Fiber Twine
Government Canyon State Natural Area
For thousands of years, humans have used the fibers within yucca leaves to create cordage for a variety of uses. Stop by and try it yourself!
Nov
22
11:00a
End Date
Nov
22
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Nov
22
2:00p
End Date
Nov
22
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Nov
22
2:30p
End Date
Nov
22
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
The stars are calling, maybe your extraterrestrial friend is too!
Nov
22
9:00p
End Date
Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks!
Nov
28
End Date
Opt Outside Day at Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Skip the stores and #OptOutside with us!
Nov
28
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
28
2:00p
End Date
Nov
28
6:00p
End Date
Night Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Sunset can transform a familiar trail into a new environment with sights and sounds not experienced during daylight.
Nov
28
7:30p
End Date
Moth Madness Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Clair and her trusty bug sheet around the campfire for an exploration on the insect offerings of Erock.
Nov
29
9:00a
End Date
Nov
29
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov
29
10:00a
End Date
Make Your Own Yucca Fiber Twine
Government Canyon State Natural Area
For thousands of years, humans have used the fibers within yucca leaves to create cordage for a variety of uses. Stop by and try it yourself!
Nov
29
11:00a
End Date
Frontier Candle Dipping
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Step back in time and experience how frontier families lit their homes, one candle at a time.
Nov
29
2:00p
End Date
Nov
29
2:30p
End Date
December 2025
Dec
5
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Dec
5
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
5
2:00p
End Date
Dec
6
8:00a
End Date
Explore the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA
Dec
6
9:00a
End Date
Dec
6
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Dec
6
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Dec
6
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Dec
6
10:00a
End Date
Winter Holiday Traditions
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Celebrate the holidays the old-fashioned way by hand-crafting items families might have been made on the historic ranches that became Government Canyon.
Dec
6
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Dec
6
2:00p
End Date
Dec
6
2:00p
End Date
Dec
6
7:00p
End Date
Christmas Campfire Story and S'mores
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Bring a blanket and settle in for a festive story read by a ranger, then make s'mores over our campfire.
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
10
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Dec
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
12
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at the Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
12
2:00p
End Date
Dec
12
5:00p
End Date
Dec
12
6:00p
End Date
Dec
13
8:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Birdwatching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Dec
13
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Dec
13
9:00a
End Date
Dec
13
1:00p
End Date
Christmas with the Fishes
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an underwater Christmas spectacular!
Dec
13
2:00p
End Date
Dec
13
2:00p
End Date
Dec
13
2:00p
End Date
Reading Ranger: Dino Story and Craft
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Bring a blanket and settle in for a festive story read by a ranger, followed by a craft. We'll bring the hot cocoa.
Dec
13
2:30p
End Date
Dec
13
5:00p
End Date
Dec
13
5:00p
End Date
Twinkle Tour 2025
Lake Tawakoni State Park
🎄✨ Mark your calendars – Twinkle Tour 2025 is lighting up the park on Saturday, December 13, 2025, and we can’t wait to see your campsites sparkle! RESERVATIONS START JUNE 18 AT 10:30AM
Dec
13
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
13
6:00p
End Date
Dec
13
6:00p
End Date
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
19
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
19
2:00p
End Date
Dec
20
8:00a
End Date
Winter Bird Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Search for vesper sparrows, loggerhead shrikes, spotted towhees, and other winter residents in the varied habitats along Lytle's Loop.
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
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Dec
20
10:00a
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Explore the sloughs and lake, and discover all about local flora and fauna.
Dec
20
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Dec
20
2:00p
End Date
Dec
20
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Dec
20
8:00p
End Date
Dec
20
9:00p
End Date
Dec
26
9:00a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
26
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Dec
26
2:00p
End Date
Dec
27
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Dec
27
9:00a
End Date
Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Dec
27
2:30p
End Date
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2026
Jan
1
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Jan
2
2:00p
End Date
Jan
3
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Jan
3
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jan
3
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jan
3
2:00p
End Date
Jan
3
2:00p
End Date
Jan
3
6:00p
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us for a short hike in the Frontcountry under the silvery light of the moon.
Jan
9
2:00p
End Date
Jan
10
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Jan
10
2:00p
End Date
Jan
10
2:00p
End Date
Jan
10
2:30p
End Date
Jan
12
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt- Deer
Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park (including the Bauer Unit) will be closed starting at 8pm on Monday, January 12, 2026 and will reopen 12pm on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Jan
14
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Jan
16
2:00p
End Date
Jan
17
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Jan
17
10:00a
End Date
Explore Bowhunting
Goose Island State Park
Join us for a hands-on workshop that will get you ready to go out and harvest your first deer with a bow.
Jan
17
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jan
17
2:00p
End Date
Jan
17
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jan
17
9:00p
End Date
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!
Jan
23
2:00p
End Date
Jan
24
8:30a
End Date
Jan
24
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Jan
24
2:00p
End Date
Jan
24
2:30p
End Date
Jan
30
2:00p
End Date
Jan
31
11:15a
End Date
CCC Trail Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps in our park!
Jan
31
2:00p
End Date
February 2026
Feb
5
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Feb
6
2:00p
End Date
Feb
7
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Feb
7
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Feb
7
2:00p
End Date
Feb
7
2:00p
End Date
Feb
7
2:30p
End Date
Feb
11
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Feb
13
2:00p
End Date
Feb
14
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
Feb
14
2:00p
End Date
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!
Feb
20
2:00p
End Date
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Feb
21
2:00p
End Date
Feb
21
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Feb
21
2:30p
End Date
Feb
21
9:00p
End Date
Feb
27
2:00p
End Date
Feb
28
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Feb
28
2:00p
End Date
March 2026
Mar
5
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Mar
6
2:00p
End Date
Mar
7
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Mar
7
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Mar
7
2:00p
End Date
Mar
7
2:00p
End Date
Mar
7
2:30p
End Date
Mar
11
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Mar
13
2:00p
End Date
Mar
14
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Mar
14
2:00p
End Date
Mar
14
2:00p
End Date
Mar
20
2:00p
End Date
Mar
21
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Mar
21
2:00p
End Date
Mar
21
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Mar
21
2:30p
End Date
Mar
21
9:00p
End Date
Mar
27
2:00p
End Date
Mar
28
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Mar
28
2:00p
End Date
April 2026
Apr
3
2:00p
End Date
Apr
4
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Apr
4
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Apr
4
2:00p
End Date
Apr
4
2:00p
End Date
Apr
4
2:30p
End Date
Apr
8
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Apr
10
2:00p
End Date
Apr
11
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Apr
11
2:00p
End Date
Apr
11
2:00p
End Date
Apr
17
2:00p
End Date
Apr
18
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Apr
18
2:00p
End Date
Apr
18
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Apr
18
2:30p
End Date
Apr
18
9:00p
End Date
Apr
24
2:00p
End Date
Apr
25
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Apr
25
2:00p
End Date
May 2026
May
1
2:00p
End Date
May
2
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
May
2
2:00p
End Date
May
2
2:00p
End Date
May
2
2:30p
End Date
May
8
2:00p
End Date
May
9
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
May
9
2:00p
End Date
May
9
2:00p
End Date
May
13
4:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
May
15
2:00p
End Date
May
16
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
May
16
2:00p
End Date
May
16
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
May
16
2:30p
End Date
May
16
9:00p
End Date
May
22
2:00p
End Date
May
23
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
May
23
2:00p
End Date
May
29
2:00p
End Date
May
30
2:00p
End Date
May
30
2:30p
End Date
June 2026
Jun
5
2:00p
End Date
Jun
6
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Jun
6
2:00p
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Jun
6
2:00p
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Jun
10
4:00p
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Reading with a Ranger at Pioneer Memorial Library
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger at the historic Pioneer Memorial Library in Fredericksburg for a nature-oriented story time!
Jun
12
2:00p
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Jun
13
9:00a
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Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Jun
13
2:00p
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Jun
13
2:00p
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Jun
13
2:30p
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Jun
19
2:00p
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Jun
20
10:00a
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Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Jun
20
2:00p
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Jun
20
2:00p
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Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jun
20
9:00p
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Jun
26
2:00p
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Jun
27
9:00a
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Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Jun
27
2:00p
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Jun
27
2:30p
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July 2026
Jul
3
2:00p
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Jul
4
9:00a
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CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Jul
4
2:00p
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Jul
4
2:00p
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Jul
10
2:00p
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Jul
11
9:00a
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Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Jul
11
2:00p
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Jul
11
2:00p
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Jul
11
2:30p
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Jul
17
2:00p
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Jul
18
10:00a
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Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Jul
18
2:00p
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Jul
18
2:00p
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Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jul
18
9:00p
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Jul
24
2:00p
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Jul
25
9:00a
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Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Jul
25
2:00p
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Jul
25
2:30p
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Jul
31
2:00p
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August 2026
Aug
1
9:00a
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CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Aug
1
2:00p
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Aug
1
2:00p
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Aug
7
2:00p
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Aug
8
9:00a
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Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Aug
8
2:00p
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Aug
8
2:00p
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Aug
8
2:30p
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Aug
14
2:00p
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Aug
15
10:00a
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Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Aug
15
2:00p
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Aug
15
2:00p
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Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Aug
15
9:00p
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Aug
21
2:00p
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Aug
22
9:00a
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Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Aug
22
2:00p
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Aug
22
2:30p
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Aug
28
2:00p
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Aug
29
2:00p
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September 2026
Sep
4
2:00p
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Sep
5
9:00a
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CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Sep
5
2:00p
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Sep
5
2:00p
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Sep
5
2:30p
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Sep
11
2:00p
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Sep
12
9:00a
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Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Sep
12
2:00p
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Sep
12
2:00p
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Sep
18
2:00p
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Sep
19
10:00a
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Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Sep
19
2:00p
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Sep
19
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Sep
19
2:30p
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Sep
19
9:00p
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Sep
25
2:00p
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Sep
26
9:00a
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Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Sep
26
2:00p
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October 2026
Oct
2
2:00p
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Oct
3
2:00p
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Oct
3
2:00p
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Oct
3
2:30p
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Oct
9
2:00p
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Oct
10
2:00p
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Oct
10
2:00p
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Oct
16
2:00p
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Oct
17
2:00p
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Oct
17
2:00p
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Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Oct
17
2:30p
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Oct
23
2:00p
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Oct
24
2:00p
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Oct
30
2:00p
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Oct
31
2:00p
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Oct
31
2:30p
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November 2026
Nov
6
2:00p
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Nov
7
2:00p
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Nov
7
2:00p
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Nov
13
2:00p
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Nov
14
2:00p
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Nov
14
2:00p
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Nov
14
2:30p
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Nov
20
2:00p
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Nov
21
2:00p
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Nov
21
2:00p
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Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Nov
27
2:00p
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Nov
28
2:00p
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Nov
28
2:30p
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December 2026
Dec
4
2:00p
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Dec
5
2:00p
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Dec
5
2:00p
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Dec
11
2:00p
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Dec
12
2:00p
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Dec
12
2:00p
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Dec
12
2:30p
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Dec
18
2:00p
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Dec
19
2:00p
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Dec
19
2:00p
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Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Dec
25
2:00p
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Dec
26
2:00p
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Dec
26
2:30p
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Dec
31
9:30p
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Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2027
Jan
2
2:00p
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Jan
9
2:00p
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Jan
9
2:30p
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Jan
16
2:00p
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Nature Journaling
Abilene State Park
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jan
23
8:30a
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Jan
23
2:30p
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February 2027
Feb
6
2:30p
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Feb
20
2:30p
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March 2027
Mar
6
2:30p
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Mar
20
2:30p
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April 2027
Apr
3
2:30p
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Apr
17
2:30p
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May 2027
May
1
2:30p
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May
15
2:30p
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May
29
2:30p
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June 2027
Jun
12
2:30p
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Jun
26
2:30p
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July 2027
Jul
10
2:30p
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Jul
24
2:30p
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August 2027
Aug
7
2:30p
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Aug
21
2:30p
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September 2027
Sep
4
2:30p
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Sep
18
2:30p
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October 2027
Oct
2
2:30p
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Oct
16
2:30p
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Oct
30
2:30p
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November 2027
Nov
13
2:30p
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Nov
27
2:30p
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December 2027
Dec
11
2:30p
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Dec
25
2:30p
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Dec
31
9:30p
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Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2028
Jan
8
2:30p
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Jan
22
8:30a
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Jan
22
2:30p
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February 2028
Feb
5
2:30p
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Feb
19
2:30p
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March 2028
Mar
4
2:30p
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Mar
18
2:30p
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April 2028
Apr
1
2:30p
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Apr
15
2:30p
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Apr
29
2:30p
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May 2028
May
13
2:30p
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May
27
2:30p
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June 2028
Jun
10
2:30p
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Jun
24
2:30p
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July 2028
Jul
8
2:30p
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Jul
22
2:30p
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August 2028
Aug
5
2:30p
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Aug
19
2:30p
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September 2028
Sep
2
2:30p
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Sep
16
2:30p
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Sep
30
2:30p
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December 2028
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2029
Jan
27
8:30a
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December 2029
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2030
Jan
26
8:30a
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