Purtis Creek State Park

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December 2025

Dec 12 End Date

Christmas in the Park

Purtis Creek State Park
See the camp loop lit up like a winter wonderland!
Dec 12
2:30p
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Art in the Park - Christmas Ornaments

Purtis Creek State Park
Enjoy nature and unleash your creativity!!
Dec 13
9:00a
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Dutch Oven Cooking

Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about!
Dec 13
10:30a
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Pucker Up for Mistletoe

Purtis Creek State Park
Learn the secrets of the holiday's most notorious decorations!
Dec 13
2:00p
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Art in the Park - Christmas Ornaments

Purtis Creek State Park
Enjoy nature and unleash your creativity!!
Dec 19
3:00p
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Park Poets

Purtis Creek State Park
Channel your inner Shakespeare and write a poem inspired by nature!
Dec 20
12:30p
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BARK Ranger Hike

Purtis Creek State Park
Bring the pups to become a certified B.A.R.K. Ranger!
Dec 20
5:00p
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Charting the Stars

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Dec 27
2:00p
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Skins & Skulls

Purtis Creek State Park
What lives here? Come explore our collection and find out!
Dec 27
5:30p
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Park After Dark

Purtis Creek State Park
Come out for a night hike and explore nocturnal nature!
Dec 31
11:30p
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First Day Hike: Midnight Kick-Off!

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger for a midnight hike along the Wolfpen Trail to kick off the new year!

January 2026

Jan 1 End Date

First Day Hike (Self-Guided)

Purtis Creek State Park
Join us at Purtis Creek and take to the trails to celebrate TPWD's 14th annual First Day Hike!
Jan 1
10:00a
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First Day Guided Hike (Morning)

Purtis Creek State Park
Join us at Purtis Creek and take to the trails to celebrate TPWD's 14th annual First Day Hike!