Kids
Kid-focused events that explore nature and history of Texas state parks.
We provide tools to help kids learn and explore through the Junior Ranger Program.
November 2025
Nov
22
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Nov
23
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Nov
24
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Nov
25
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Nov
26
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Nov
27
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Nov
28
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Nov
29
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Nov
30
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
December 2025
Dec
1
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
2
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
3
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
4
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
5
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
6
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
6
9:00a
End Date
Intro to Fishing Basics - Sea Center TX
Sea Center Texas
Come learn the basics of fishing at this fun, FREE clinic!
Dec
6
10:00a
End Date
Dec
6
10:00a
End Date
A Mother Neff Christmas
Mother Neff State Park
Santa will be swinging by the park bringing holiday cheer as we decorate cookies and enjoy hot cocoa! Join us for creative Christmas crafts, a festive scavenger hunt, geocaching, guided hikes, storybook trails, and shop our unique gift selections for the outdoor enthusiast on your list.
The event is FREE thanks to the Mother Neff State Park Association.
Dec
6
12:00p
End Date
Dec
6
1:00p
End Date
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mission Tejas State Park
Come join park staff at the Amphitheatre and search for natural treasures around Day Use and the Pond!
Dec
6
2:00p
End Date
Dec
6
2:00p
End Date
Gems of the Universe
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
The Geminids Meteor shower when and where to see them!
Dec
6
2:30p
End Date
Dec
6
3:00p
End Date
Dec
6
3:00p
End Date
Trail Cam Explorers
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the wonderful world of our wildlife with Ranger Sabrina by learning and setting up trail cameras!
Dec
6
6:00p
End Date
Discovery Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos, or raccoons - it's a surprise for all of us!
Dec
6
6:00p
End Date
Christmas Campfire Stories
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Listen to a Christmas tale by a crackling campfire!
Dec
6
6:00p
End Date
Dec
6
6:00p
End Date
6th Annual Holiday Light Drive-Thru
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Check out our camper's holiday spirit by taking a drive by lighted campsites and park buildings!
Dec
6
6:30p
End Date
Dec
6
7:00p
End Date
Festival of Lights - Lighted Holiday Parade - Downtown Smithville, Tx
Buescher State Park
Buescher & Bastrop State Parks Rangers will be floating down Smithville main street on our beautiful lighted parade float, come cheer us on!
Dec
7
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
7
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
7
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
7
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our interactive table and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking.
Dec
7
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Parks: Ornaments and Cards
Franklin Mountains State Park
Make your tree and Mother Nature happy! We’ll be making ornaments and holiday cards with recycled materials.
Dec
7
11:00a
End Date
River Romp
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Dec
7
12:00p
End Date
Dec
7
1:00p
End Date
Fishing for Beginners
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Get certified! Become a bona fide angler with Bentsen State Park. Open to all ages.
Dec
7
1:00p
End Date
Fishing for Beginners
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Get certified! Become a bona fide angler with Bentsen State Park. Open to all ages.
Dec
7
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Dec
8
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
8
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
9
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
9
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
9
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Dec
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Geology
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
9
4:00p
End Date
Mid-Week Bird Walk
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Camping mid-week and wishing for programming? Look no further than the Tuesday evening bird walk! Great for winter Texans and families alike.
Dec
10
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
10
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
10
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at Honey Creek State Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Geology
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
10
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!
Dec
10
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Geology
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
11
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
11
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
11
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Dec
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at Honey Creek State Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
11
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Dec
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Geology
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
11
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Dec
11
6:30p
End Date
Caroling In The Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Help spread holiday cheer by joining our group of carolers in song during an evening walk through the park.
Dec
12
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
12
End Date
Dec
12
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Classes at Honey Creek State Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience Honey Creek State Natural Area as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Dec
12
10:00a
End Date
Animal Tracking
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
A fun, short hike where you will learn how to identify animal tracks and other animal signs.
Dec
12
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Dec
12
4:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a night of holiday magic on Friday, December 12th and Saturday, December 13th as Guadalupe River State Park transforms into a winter wonderland!
Dec
12
5:00p
End Date
Dec
12
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park 2025
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for the 13th Annual Christmas in the Park!
Dec
12
6:00p
End Date
The Lights at Liberty Grove - A Christmas in the Park Event
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Come drive through our Christmas event! The Liberty Grove campground will be decorated for the holiday season.
Dec
13
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
13
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
13
9:00a
End Date
Dec
13
9:00a
End Date
Kids Fishing Derby
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Grab the kids and head out to Quarry Lake, freshly stocked and ready for fishing fun!
Dec
13
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walk
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Dec
13
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
13
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Dec
13
10:00a
End Date
Rain Deer and a Country Christmas
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Create a winter themed inspired painting.
Dec
13
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!
Dec
13
10:00a
End Date
Trade Beads
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn how small glass beads changed the course of history, then make your own bead bracelet!
Dec
13
11:00a
End Date
Storytime with a Ranger!
Mission Tejas State Park
Stop by the amphitheater for story hour with park staff!
Dec
13
11:00a
End Date
Medicinal Plant Walk
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Pretend you're lost in the woods and learn which plants will heal your fake injuries!
Dec
13
12:00p
End Date
Dec
13
12:00p
End Date
Christmas with the Fishes
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an underwater Christmas spectacular!
Dec
13
12:00p
End Date
Holiday in the Park
Meridian State Park
Join us in spreading the holiday cheer and making wonderful memories in the great outdoors!
Dec
13
12:30p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Dec
13
1:00p
End Date
Tejas Christmas Ornaments
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas and join park staff in decorating your own Christmas ornaments to take home!
Dec
13
1:00p
End Date
Dec
13
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
Dec
13
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Davis Mountains State Park
Join us for an all-ages & all-ability levels arts & crafts workshop (cap at 25 people).
Dec
13
2:00p
End Date
Rain Deer and a Country Christmas
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Create a winter themed inspired painting.
Dec
13
2:00p
End Date
Christmas Crafts
Lockhart State Park
Paint a nature-inspired salt dough ornament to take home with you! Stop by any time between 2:00pm and 3:30pm.
Dec
13
2:00p
End Date
Dec
13
3:30p
End Date
Bird Bingo
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Bird Identification has never been easier! Take your family to a bird bingo program, and they'll be naming local birds all the way home.
Dec
13
4:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a night of holiday magic on Friday, December 12th and Saturday, December 13th as Guadalupe River State Park transforms into a winter wonderland!
Dec
13
5:00p
End Date
Dec
13
5:00p
End Date
Dec
13
5:30p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Goose Island State Park
See the park in lights, enjoy holiday activities, and CAMP FOR FREE when you decorate your campsite!
Dec
13
6:00p
End Date
The Lights at Liberty Grove - A Christmas in the Park Event
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Come drive through our Christmas event! The Liberty Grove campground will be decorated for the holiday season.
Dec
13
6:00p
End Date
Lost Pines Christmas Lighted Christmas Parade - Downtown Bastrop, Tx
Bastrop State Park
The Bastrop & Buescher State Parks Rangers will be joining in this annual community event, come out to see our lighted float and cheer us on!
Dec
14
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
14
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
14
10:00a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Old Tunnel State Park
Join Ranger Izzy on a half-mile hike to find as many birds as possible.
Dec
14
11:00a
End Date
Winter vs. Wildlife
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Discover how different Texas animals prepare for the winter!
Dec
14
12:00p
End Date
Dec
14
1:00p
End Date
Holiday in the Park
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring your friends and family out to the park for this fun, free, and festive event!
Dec
14
2:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
14
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Grab your sense of adventure and learn how you can become an official junior ranger!
Dec
14
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Dec
14
4:00p
End Date
Caroling on the Mountain
Big Spring State Park
Go tell it on the mountain! Join us for a magical evening under the stars with night sky viewing, caroling, and pictures with Santa.
Dec
15
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
15
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
16
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
16
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
16
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Birds
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Dec
16
4:00p
End Date
Mid-Week Bird Walk
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Camping mid-week and wishing for programming? Look no further than the Tuesday evening bird walk! Great for winter Texans and families alike.
Dec
17
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
17
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
17
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Dec
17
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Start a new tradition with us by driving through the park lit up like Santa Land Wednesday through Saturday! You'll get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec
18
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
18
8:00a
End Date
Elf on the Shelf: Scavenger Hunt
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This holiday season, join us for a park wide adventure to track down three mischievous elves!
Dec
18
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
18
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Dec
18
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Dec
18
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Dec
18
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Start a new tradition with us by driving through the park lit up like Santa Land Wednesday through Saturday! You'll get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec
19
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
19
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
19
11:00a
End Date
The Atlatl: A Hurl into the Past
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join Rangers to discover how to use an atlatl and how it connects us to the past!
Dec
19
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Dec
19
3:00p
End Date
Dec
19
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Start a new tradition with us by driving through the park lit up like Santa Land Wednesday through Saturday! You'll get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec
20
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
20
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
20
9:00a
End Date
Dec
20
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walk
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Dec
20
9:30a
End Date
Archery 101
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Try archery and learn a lifetime sport. **Registration is required, program limited to 15 participants.**
Dec
20
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
20
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Dec
20
10:00a
End Date
Ranching & Roping
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn why Goliad is considered the Birthplace of Texas Ranching and try your hand at roping!
Dec
20
10:00a
End Date
Hot Cocoa with a Ranger
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Come enjoy a hot cup of cocoa around a nice toasty campfire.
Dec
20
10:00a
End Date
Dec
20
10:00a
End Date
Corn Husk Angels
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
The perfect kind of angel for your holiday season!
Dec
20
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Rangers of Mission Tejas
Mission Tejas State Park
Become a Junior Ranger of Mission Tejas State Park!
Dec
20
10:00a
End Date
Christmas for the Birds
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience a festive feathered celebration this holiday season!
Dec
20
10:00a
End Date
Fun with Maps: Skills for teens
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Turn paper and compass into your ultimate adventure tools.
Dec
20
10:00a
End Date
Santa's Gone Batty
Old Tunnel State Park
Take pictures with Santa and listen to The Night Before Christmas.
Dec
20
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Dec
20
11:30a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Dec
20
1:00p
End Date
Dec
20
2:00p
End Date
Dec
20
2:00p
End Date
Ornament Scavenger Hunt
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Get ready for a festive adventure at our Ornament Scavenger Hunt!
Dec
20
2:00p
End Date
Lantern Making
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the Winter Solstice by designing your own lantern to light up the longest night!
Dec
20
2:00p
End Date
Animal Adaptations
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Discover how animals survive using different adaptations!
Dec
20
2:00p
End Date
Watercolors on the Blanco: Holiday Card Edition
Blanco State Park
Get inspired by the beauty of nature!
Dec
20
2:00p
End Date
Dec
20
2:30p
End Date
History Talk with a Ranger
Mission Tejas State Park
Come by the Visitor Center and immerse yourself in East Texas history!
Dec
20
3:00p
End Date
Holidays for the Birds
Lockhart State Park
Join the elves in Santa’s workshop by making bird feeders for our feathered friends!
Dec
20
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Start a new tradition with us by driving through the park lit up like Santa Land Wednesday through Saturday! You'll get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec
20
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park 2025
Lake Whitney State Park
It's the most Wonderful Time of the year at Lake Whitney State Park. Come stay in the Horseshoe Loop and decorate your campsite to hopefully be voted the best of 2025! The votes will be placed by the visitors that get FREE entry to drive through our park from 6 to 8 pm.
Dec
20
6:00p
End Date
Solstice S'mores
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Do you have a fun campfire story? Share it with us over a s'more while we celebrate the Winter Solstice!
Dec
20
6:30p
End Date
Holiday Star Party
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a stellar astronomy program to witness a breathtaking view of the stars!✨ Bring your own chair or blanket!
Dec
20
7:00p
End Date
Flint & Steel Fire Starting Daytime
Lake Livingston State Park
Learn how to use flint & steel fire starters!
Dec
21
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
21
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
21
9:00a
End Date
Winter SOLE-stice Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join a ranger on a hike celebrating the first day of Winter!
Dec
21
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
21
12:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Dec
21
2:00p
End Date
Backyard Bass
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn the basics of fishing with this kid-friendly activity!
Dec
21
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Dec
21
5:30p
End Date
56th Annual Tree Lighting
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy this special tradition started 56 years ago by President and Mrs. Johnson.
Dec
22
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
22
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
23
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
23
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
23
4:00p
End Date
Mid-Week Bird Walk
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Camping mid-week and wishing for programming? Look no further than the Tuesday evening bird walk! Great for winter Texans and families alike.
Dec
24
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
24
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
24
10:00a
End Date
Dec
25
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
26
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
26
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
26
9:00a
End Date
Dec
26
10:00a
End Date
Animal Tracking
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
A fun, short hike where you will learn how to identify animal tracks and other animal signs.
Dec
26
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Dec
26
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Dec
26
3:30p
End Date
Bird Bingo
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Bird Identification has never been easier! Take your family to a bird bingo program, and they'll be naming local birds all the way home.
Dec
27
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
27
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
27
9:30a
End Date
Weekend Bird Walk
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join birding host Kathy on an exploratory bird walk, using sight and sound to ID birds of all sizes! Great for families, campers and winter Texans alike.
Dec
27
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
27
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Dec
27
10:00a
End Date
Dec
27
10:00a
End Date
Seed Need
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Plants are everywhere we look- but how do they get from here to there?
Dec
27
11:00a
End Date
Winter vs. Wildlife
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Discover how different Texas animals prepare for the winter!
Dec
27
11:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn to shoot a bow and arrow! It is open to complete beginners, and equipment is provided! Only children 8+ may participate.
Dec
27
12:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Dec
27
1:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Club - Holiday Edition
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Fun activities for our future Rangers! Enjoy a nature walk, create your own ornament using
native plants and learn the fascinating history about Christmas trees!
Dec
27
1:00p
End Date
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
Lost Pines Wildlife -Skins and Skulls
Bastrop State Park
Who calls this park home and what might you see while staying here? Touch, feel, and find your way to the answers.
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
Kid’s Wilderness Survival
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
A great program for your child’s outdoor safety and parents learn as much as the kids.
Dec
28
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
28
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
28
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales, & Tails
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Stop by our interactive table and learn about some of the common creatures of Enchanted Rock, as well as safety tips on what to do if you encounter them while hiking.
Dec
28
11:00a
End Date
Art in the Park - Northern Lights!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Unleash your inner artist as we create a masterpiece inspired by the northern lights!
Dec
28
2:00p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
28
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Grab your sense of adventure and learn how you can become an official junior ranger!
Dec
28
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Dec
29
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
29
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
30
End Date
Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt
Bastrop State Park
Follow the ornaments with clues through the park to get to the hidden cache! Write your name in the journal and share your favorite part of the journey!
Dec
30
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
30
4:00p
End Date
Mid-Week Bird Walk
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Camping mid-week and wishing for programming? Look no further than the Tuesday evening bird walk! Great for winter Texans and families alike.
Dec
31
8:30a
End Date
Birding With a Ranger
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
A relaxing, family and child friendly introduction to birding and binocular usage.
Dec
31
6:30p
End Date
New Year's Eve: Night Hike
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s night hike with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Explore the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light!
January 2026
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Hike (Self Guided)
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Start the new year off on the right foot and enjoy a hike at the park.
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Self-guided Hike, Bike and/or Ride!
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Self-guided Hike!
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
1
8:30a
End Date
Tri-Park-A-Thon
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers at Ray Roberts for our 3rd Annual hike across all 3 units.
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Family-Friendly Morning Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start your kids' new year on the right foot enjoying the outdoors at Government Canyon State Natural Area!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hikes: Self-Guided Activities
Goose Island State Park
Start the New Year off with a resolution to spend more time outside enjoying nature!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike!
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
Self-Guided First Day Hike
Old Tunnel State Park
Hike our half-mile trail to start off your New Year.
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Let's Ring in 2026!
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Begin the New Year with a healthy dose of nature and start a new tradition at Stephen F. Austin State Park!
Jan
1
11:00a
End Date
First Day Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us to celebrate the New Year with a guided hike to the best view in the park!
Jan
1
12:00p
End Date
First Day Hike: Let's Ring in 2026!
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Begin the New Year with a healthy dose of nature and start a new tradition at Stephen F. Austin State Park!
Jan
1
12:30p
End Date
First Day Hike (B.A.R.K. Ranger)
Daingerfield State Park
Join us for a stroll around the day-use area with your B.A.R.K. Ranger! Not a B.A.R.K Ranger? Come earn your badge!
Jan
1
1:30p
End Date
First Day Hikes (Guided)
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers for our annual First Day Hike to celebrate the New Year.
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
Old Tunnel First Day Guided Hike
Old Tunnel State Park
Join Ranger Izzy and start your New Year's off on the right foot.
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
First Day Hike!
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
1
3:00p
End Date
First Day Fossils!
Pedernales Falls State Park
It's your first hike of the year! Start it off with some fossils and scenic views!
Jan
2
3:00p
End Date
Shell and Tell
Mustang Island State Park
Get hands on with coastal curiosities and the shells of creatures that help shape our shores and society!
Jan
3
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jan
3
12:00p
End Date
Jan
7
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Jan
8
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Jan
10
9:00a
End Date
Annual Kid's Trout Derby
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Cast a line and catch some trout with our Rangers!
Jan
10
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jan
10
10:00a
End Date
Explore Bowhunting (moved to JANUARY 10)
Goose Island State Park
Join us for a hands-on workshop that will get you ready to go out and harvest your first deer with a bow.
Jan
13
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Jan
14
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Jan
15
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Jan
17
9:00a
End Date
Kids Fishing Derby
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Grab the kids and head out to Quarry Lake, freshly stocked and ready for fishing fun!
Jan
17
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jan
17
10:00a
End Date
Jumping to Conclusions: A Spider's Tale
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Come learn about Texas' smallest fuzzy hunters and their place in our native ecosystems along with their other cousins.
Jan
17
12:00p
End Date
Jan
21
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
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!
Jan
22
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Jan
24
8:30a
End Date
Jan
24
9:00a
End Date
Kid Fish 2026
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join us for a family friendly free fishing experience with free fishing poles to take home!
Jan
24
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Jan
24
12:00p
End Date
Jan
28
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Jan
29
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Jan
29
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This educational program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Jan
30
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This educational program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Jan
31
10:00a
End Date
Nature Talks: Trees Around Us
Stephen F. Austin State Park
There are many trees in the forest, but what makes them special? Come find out at Stephen F. Austin State Park.
Jan
31
12:00p
End Date
Jan
31
1:30p
End Date
S'mores Storytime
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Seeds are magical! Hear a story about the ways seeds move and grow, and plant a wildflower seed to take home with you.
February 2026
Feb
4
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
5
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Feb
7
8:00a
End Date
Trout Derby - McKinney, TX
Grab your fishing gear and get ready to catch some trout!
Feb
7
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Feb
7
12:00p
End Date
Feb
10
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Feb
11
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
12
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Feb
14
10:00a
End Date
Gator Talk – Cohabitation with an Apex Predator
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Get to know about the prehistoric predator that lurks within the Brazos River.
Feb
14
1:30p
End Date
S'mores Storytime
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Hear a story about how birds build and take care of their nests, make a bird nest craft, and enjoy s'mores!
Feb
14
1:30p
End Date
Gyotaku - Fish Printing
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Capturing the present in an art form from the past
Feb
18
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
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!
Feb
19
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Feb
21
9:00a
End Date
Kids Fishing Derby
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Grab the kids and head out to Quarry Lake, freshly stocked and ready for fishing fun!
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Jumping to Conclusions: A Spider's Tale
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Come learn about Texas' smallest fuzzy hunters and their place in our native ecosystems along with their other cousins.
Feb
21
12:00p
End Date
Feb
25
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Feb
26
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Feb
28
12:00p
End Date
March 2026
Mar
4
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar
5
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Mar
7
9:00a
End Date
Family Stroll
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start your kids out on the right foot enjoying the outdoors! Join dedicated volunteers on a FUN and easy family-friendly walk.
Mar
10
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Mar
11
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar
12
9:30a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Mar
12
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Mar
14
10:00a
End Date
Monarch and Friends Pollinator Fiesta
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us as we celebrate monarchs and all pollinators!
Mar
14
12:00p
End Date
Mar
14
2:00p
End Date
Stay off my Prairie, DOG!
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Prairie dogs are one of the highlights at Caprock!
Mar
18
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar
19
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Mar
21
11:30a
End Date
Nature Talks: Common Native Plants
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Ever wonder what tree, flower, or vine you're looking at? Well, wonder no more! Join Armadillo Jack for a presentation on the common native plants of Stephen F. Austin.
Mar
25
9:00a
End Date
Whooper Walk (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane!
Mar
26
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
April 2026
Apr
2
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Apr
4
9:30a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
Apr
9
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Apr
14
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Apr
16
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Apr
18
11:00a
End Date
Sea Center Nature Day
Sea Center Texas
This is a free event. Activities will include, but are not limited to:
Live Reptiles, Learning Activities, and More, 11 A.M. to 3 P.M.
Birds of Prey Show, 12 P.M. & 2 P.M.
Apr
23
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Apr
30
10:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
May 2026
May
9
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
May
12
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
May
16
9:00a
End Date
Nest Quest
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Kids will learn how to identify common birds and play bird bingo on this ranger-led bird walk.
May
23
10:00a
End Date
Insectigation Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
What's bugging you? Let's take a hike to observe some of the little things that are really running the world.
June 2026
Jun
6
8:30a
End Date
Family Stroll
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start your kids out on the right foot enjoying the outdoors! Join dedicated volunteers on a FUN and easy family-friendly walk.
Jun
9
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
July 2026
Jul
18
11:00a
End Date
Share Event: Facebook Sea Center Shark Celebration
Sea Center Texas
See and touch real shark specimens; chat with shark experts; participate in a Shark Scavenger Hunt (prizes for the first 100 winners); search for shark teeth in the sand pit; get your face painted; create a shark-themed craft; purchase snacks from vendors; and more!
September 2026
Sep
5
8:30a
End Date
Family Stroll
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start your kids out on the right foot enjoying the outdoors! Join dedicated volunteers on a FUN and easy family-friendly walk.
December 2026
Dec
12
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
January 2027
Jan
23
8:30a
End Date
May 2027
May
8
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
December 2027
Dec
11
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
January 2028
Jan
22
8:30a
End Date
May 2028
May
13
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
December 2028
Dec
9
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
January 2029
Jan
27
8:30a
End Date
May 2029
May
12
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
December 2029
Dec
8
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!
January 2030
Jan
26
8:30a
End Date
May 2030
May
11
10:00a
End Date
Lakeside Legacy
Fort Parker State Park
Free family-friendly fun day! Try your hand at archery or canoeing. Take a tour upon the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat. Interact with nature, sample tasty treats, and much much more!
December 2030
Dec
14
1:00p
End Date
Lakeside Christmas
Fort Parker State Park
A Fort Parker State Park tradition! Take pics with Santa, make ornaments, play games galore!