Events
March 2025
Mar
29
6:00p
End Date
Sunset Stroll Birding Walk
Bastrop State Park
Being bird brained is fun! Enjoy a nice walk along paved trails while the sun sets! Join knowledgeable volunteer Park Hosts, Rog and Carolyn to learn a new hobby for your outdoor adventures!
Mar
29
8:00p
End Date
New Moon Night Hike
Buescher State Park
See the trails in a different light and experience the park after dark!
April 2025
Apr
5
9:15a
End Date
Native Plants Education Station
Buescher State Park
Stop by to learn about the many benefits of wildscaping your yard with native plants!
Apr
5
10:00a
End Date
Fire Through Our Forest - Guided Hike
Bastrop State Park
Fire in the woods is natural and necessary find out how and why on this guided hike.
Apr
5
10:00a
End Date
Trail Mix: Edible Plants Guided Hike
Buescher State Park
Hit the trails with a Lost Pines Master Naturalist on a fun guided hike!
Apr
12
10:00a
End Date
Parks on the Air!
Bastrop State Park
Join Park Host volunteer Rog and Carolyn to learn about HAM Radios! During this event, other HAM Radio operators will be calling in from all over the USA and farther to Bastrop State Park!
Apr
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!
Apr
19
10:00a
End Date
Trail Mix: Edible Plants - Guided Hike
Bastrop State Park
Join a Lost Pines Master Naturalist for an adventure on the trails!
Apr
19
10:00a
End Date
Predators of the Pines - Guided Hike
Buescher State Park
Hit the trails with a Texas Master Naturalist and learn about survival characteristics of the wild!
May 2025
May
3
10:00a
End Date
Fire Through Our Forest - Guided Hike
Bastrop State Park
Fire in the woods is natural and necessary find out how and why on this guided hike.
May
3
10:00a
End Date
Predators of the Pines - Guided Hike
Buescher State Park
Hit the trails with a Texas Master Naturalist and learn about survival characteristics of the wild!
May
17
9:00a
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!
May
24
10:00a
End Date
Predators of the Pines - Guided Hike
Bastrop State Park
Join a Texas Master Naturalist to discover what creatures are roaming through the Lost Pines!
June 2025
Jun
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!
Jun
27
6:30p
End Date
Texas Outdoor Family Outdoor Leadership Training | Bastrop State Park (Application Open)
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?
July 2025
Jul
16
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
August 2025
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!
September 2025
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!
October 2025
Oct
15
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
November 2025
Nov
19
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
December 2025
Dec
17
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
January 2026
Jan
21
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!
February 2026
Feb
18
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger
Buescher State Park
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft! All ages welcome!