Holidays in the Parks

Photo of old house with Christmas decorations - superimposed are the words "Holidays in the Parks"
Celebrate the chill in the air, the smell of a campfire and quality time with friends and family. Let Texas State Parks add something special to your winter holidays. Join us for an event, or choose from these unique gifts.

2025 Holidays in the Parks | PDF

Events

Holiday Calendar

A holiday event at a Texas State Park

Try your hand at a craft project, go on a holiday scavenger hunt, decorate a campsite, or sip some hot cocoa on a hike. The list goes on!

See all events on the holiday calendar or pick up a printed copy of the brochure at your nearest state park or Texas Travel Information Center.

Holidays are popular times to visit parks. We highly recommend reserving day passes in advance to guarantee entry, especially for special events. Reserve day passes online or over the phone by calling (512) 389-8900.

Holiday Gifts

Ornaments

Ornament with wildlife in front of a raised walkway

The 2025 ornament features Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, the World Birding Center Headquarters. The park is home to rare birds like the green jay and plain chachalaca and plants like the Mexican olive tree. Look for them and other wildlife like the Gulf fritillary butterfly along the two-story Hawk Observation Tower.

Get your ornament starting Nov. 14, 2025, for $26.95 (plus tax)!

The ornament will be available exclusively for purchase online. Learn more about the new ornament here, or see designs from past years.

State Park Merchandise

Store merchandise sitting on a stump outdoors

Enjoy the Texas State Park Store experience from the comfort of home! Shop for a variety of exclusive, state park branded merchandise. These products make great gifts for the state park lover in your life.

Gift Cards

A Texas State Parks Gift Card

Redeem these gift cards for park passes, entry and overnight fees, in-store purchases and more. Purchase gift cards online, by calling the Customer Service Center at (512) 389-8900, or at most state parks.

Shipping and handling fees apply to online and call center orders. Gift cards must be sent to the address on the purchasing customer's profile but are fully transferable.

Magazine

Magazine cover and inside page spread

To have and to hold, all year long!

Give the gift of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine delivered to their mailbox 10 times a year – no wrapping or bow required.

All for just $2 a month. Cancel anytime