Events
June 2026
Jun
15
8:30a
End Date
Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Jun
15
12:30p
End Date
Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Jun
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!
Jun
19
7:45p
End Date
Sunset Swifts
Bastrop State Park
What's that? A swooping, swirling tornado of birds! Come watch with Chimney Swifts at sunset!
Jun
20
9:00a
End Date
Learn to Fish with an Angler Instructor!
Buescher State Park
Learn how to cast a line at Buescher Lake!
Jun
20
2:00p
End Date
Fishy Father's Day Card Making
Bastrop State Park
Forgot to get dad something for Father's Day? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Just bring your creativity!
Jun
22
8:30a
End Date
Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Jun
26
6:30p
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family Outdoor Leadership Training | Bastrop State Park (Application Open Until May 30th)
Bastrop 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?
Jun
27
9:00a
End Date
Learn to Fish with an Angler Instructor!
Buescher State Park
Learn how to cast a line at Buescher Lake!
Jun
27
10:00a
End Date
Discover Table: Geology Rocks!
Bastrop State Park
Do you enjoy stories? Have you ever wondered about the stories rocks can tell us? These silent storytellers change and collect experiences just like everything else in the natural world.
Jun
27
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*
Jun
29
8:30a
End Date
Interpretive Center Open - Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
Be some of the first to experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
July 2026
Jul
4
10:30a
End Date
Smithville 4th of July Parade
Buescher State Park
We will have a float in the Smithville, Tx. 4th of July Parade, come cheer us on at this free community event!
Jul
4
2:00p
End Date
Constitution To Nature
Bastrop State Park
Wasps helped write the Constitution? Find out how during this interactive activity!
Jul
11
10:00a
End Date
Springfest
Bastrop State Park
We will have two interactive stations set up at this free community event, come on out!
Jul
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!
August 2026
Aug
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!
September 2026
Sep
16
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
October 2026
Oct
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!
November 2026
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
Lost Pines Wildlife Habitat Day
Bastrop State Park
Experience wildlife of the Lost Pines! Join in on interactive booths, activities, live wildlife, informational presentations and more at this free event at Bastrop State Park!
Nov
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!
December 2026
Dec
16
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
January 2027
Jan
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!
February 2027
Feb
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!
March 2027
Mar
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!
April 2027
Apr
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!
May 2027
May
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!
June 2027
Jun
16
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
July 2027
Jul
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!
