Events
December 2025
Dec
6
10:00a
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Footsteps of the CCC
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Walk in the footsteps of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and learn about how they used their ingenuity to build Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
Dec
6
10:00a
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Footsteps of the CCC
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Walk in the footsteps of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and learn about how they used their ingenuity to build Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
Dec
6
2:00p
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Make a PDC Petroglyph
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Get creative while connecting with the history of Palo Duro Canyon!
Dec
6
2:00p
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Make a PDC Petroglyph
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Get creative while connecting with the history of Palo Duro Canyon!
Dec
7
7:15a
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Dec
7
11:00a
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Dec
7
2:00p
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Bison and The Comanche
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Step inside the story of the plains and explore the vital relationship between the Comanche and the mighty bison!
Dec
13
8:00a
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Dec
13
2:00p
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Dig For Dinos!
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Uncover the prehistoric world of Palo Duro Canyon in this hands-on program!
Dec
14
10:00a
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Hike with the Pioneers
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Explore the stories of the early settlers who shaped the Palo Duro Canyon region!
Dec
14
2:00p
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Skins and Skulls
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Explore the wildlife of the canyon up close and discover the fascinating adaptations of its animals!
Dec
19
6:00p
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Campers Christmas Decoration Competition
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Prizes awarded to top 3 campsites!
Dec
20
10:00a
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Men's Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Spend quality time outdoors on a guided hike designed for men.
Dec
20
2:00p
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Ornament Scavenger Hunt
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Get ready for a festive adventure at our Ornament Scavenger Hunt!
Dec
21
10:00a
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Holiday Craft Workshop
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Come and go Christmas craft program at the Visitor Center.
Dec
21
10:00a
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Holiday Craft Workshop
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Come and go Christmas craft program at the Visitor Center.
Dec
21
2:00p
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Santa's List Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a magical Nature Walk with Santa as he embarks on a festive scavenger hunt to check off his Naughty and Nice List!
Dec
21
4:00p
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Christmas Cowboy Songs and Stories
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Christmas Music, Santa Photos, and Holiday Treats!
Dec
27
10:00a
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Twixmas Hard Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Shake off the midwinter slump with a 5-mile, moderate hike along Upper Comanche, Soapberry Spur, and Kiowa Trails.
Dec
27
2:00p
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Bison and The Comanche
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Step inside the story of the plains and explore the vital relationship between the Comanche and the mighty bison!
Dec
28
10:00a
End Date
Palo Duro Geology Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Uncover the secrets of the canyon’s rocks and see the landscape like never before!
Dec
28
2:00p
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Palo Duro Time Machine
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Experience the life of Texas State Parks in this Short Hike through the Palo Duro Time Machine.
Dec
31
11:30p
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First Day Hike - New Years Eve!
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike on the Kiowa Trail!
January 2026
Jan
1
End Date
First Day Hike - Self Guided
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike!
Jan
1
7:00a
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First Day Hike - Sunrise Edition!
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
New Year’s Day Sunrise Hike on the Triassic Trail!
Jan
17
9:00a
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Palo Duro Photography Workshop Series #2
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for the second of a four-part monthly photography series at Palo Duro Canyon!
February 2026
Feb
21
9:00a
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Palo Duro Photography Workshop Series #3
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for the third of a four-part monthly photography series at Palo Duro Canyon!
March 2026
Mar
21
9:00a
End Date
Palo Duro Photography Workshop Series #4
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for the fourth of a four-part monthly photography series at Palo Duro Canyon!
