Events
July 2026
Jul
6
8:30a
End Date
Interpretive Center Open 8:30am to 2:30pm - Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
Experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
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
13
8:30a
End Date
Interpretive Center Open 8:30am to 10:30am - Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
Experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
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!
Jul
17
7:45p
End Date
Sunset Swifts
Bastrop State Park
Swoops, dives, and chittering! Come watch with Chimney Swifts at sunset!
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Jul
18
2:00p
End Date
View the Moon
Bastrop State Park
Take a peak through the telescope to get a closer look at the moon! Come and go program.
Jul
20
8:30a
End Date
Interpretive Center Open 8:30am to 2:30pm - Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
Experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Jul
20
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
21
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
22
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
23
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
25
9:00a
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!
Jul
25
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.
Jul
27
8:30a
End Date
Interpretive Center Open 8:30am to 2:30pm - Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
Experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Jul
31
7:45p
End Date
Sunset Swifts
Bastrop State Park
Swoops, dives, and chittering! Come watch with Chimney Swifts at sunset!
August 2026
Aug
3
8:30a
End Date
Interpretive Center Open 8:30am to 2:30pm - Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
Experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Aug
10
8:30a
End Date
Interpretive Center Open 8:30am to 10:30am - Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
Experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Aug
17
8:30a
End Date
Interpretive Center Open 8:30am to 2:30pm - Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
Experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
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!
Aug
24
8:30a
End Date
Interpretive Center Open 8:30am to 2:30pm - Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
Experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
Aug
31
8:30a
End Date
Interpretive Center Open 8:30am to 2:30pm - Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
Experience our brand new educational exhibits in our new Interpretive Center located inside the Historic Golf Shelter!
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!
