Palo Pinto Mountains State Park

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July 2026

Jul 25
10:00a
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Flintknapping Demo

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Ever wonder how an arrowhead is made? Come find out from an expert flintknapper!

August 2026

Aug 1
8:15p
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Astrophotography on iPhone

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Want to capture the galaxy on screen but not sure where to start? Start with the phone in your pocket!
Aug 7
9:30p
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Stories in the Stars

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
What stories & legends linger in the stars above us? Come find out!
Aug 8
8:30p
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Sunset Reading with a Ranger

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Watch the sun set while listening to a ranger read "Mae Among the Stars" by Roda Ahmed
Aug 8
9:00p
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Star Party

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come look through telescopes and learn about the night sky from experts!
Aug 14
8:30p
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Night Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Experience the night from the perspective of some of our nocturnal wildlife!
Aug 15
7:30p
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Toxic Trivia

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come test your knowledge on identifying poisonous plants & venomous animals!
Aug 22
9:30a
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Archery 101 (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Learn the basics of archery from a ranger!
Aug 29
9:00a
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Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Palo Pinto Mountains State Park

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Become a Texas Parks and Wildlife Certified Angler Education Instructor

September 2026

Sep 5
9:00a
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Dutch Oven Demo

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Someone is cooking something tasty! Come learn from the pros about the versatility of cooking in a Dutch oven!
Sep 12
8:30p
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Star Party

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come look through telescopes and learn about the night sky from experts!
Sep 18
5:30p
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Writing the US Constitution: What is an Oak Gall?

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Our Founding Fathers used oak gall ink to write and sign the US Constitution on September 17, 1787. What is a gall? And how do you turn it into ink? Come find out!
Sep 19
9:00a
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Birding 101 Hike

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Do you know a Girl Scout that loves birds? Bring them out to discover the birds of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park on this Ranger-guided hike!
Sep 19
1:30p
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Toxic Trivia

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come test your knowledge on identifying poisonous plants & venomous animals!
Sep 19
7:00p
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Leave No Trace Hike

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
If you know a Girl Scout looking to earn their Leave No Trace badge, we've got the program for you!
Sep 26
9:00a
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Guided Trail Ride (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Bring your horse to explore our iconic terrain with a guide!

October 2026

Oct 10
8:00p
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Star Party

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come look through telescopes and learn about the night sky from experts!
Oct 24
2:00p
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Archery 101 (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Learn the basics of archery from a ranger!
Oct 24
7:00p
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Haunted History Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come hike and hear the haunting tales of the hills in Palo Pino Mountains State Park!
Oct 30
7:00p
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Haunted History Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come hike and hear the haunting tales of the hills in Palo Pino Mountains State Park!
Oct 31
7:00p
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Haunted History Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come hike and hear the haunting tales of the hills in Palo Pino Mountains State Park!

November 2026

Nov 7
6:30p
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Star Party

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come look through telescopes and learn about the night sky from experts!
Nov 13
7:00p
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Haunted History Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come hike and hear the haunting tales of the hills in Palo Pino Mountains State Park!