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.
October 2025
Oct
1
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
2
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
4
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
5
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
6
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
7
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
8
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!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Native Plants
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Native Plants
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
9
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!
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Native Plants
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
10
End Date
Texas Pollinator BioBlitz (Self-Guided)
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Mark your calendar and contribute to a statewide community science project. Observe, document, and share pollinators and nectar-rich plants at Stephen F. Austin State Park!
Oct
10
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
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!
Oct
10
10:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish but don't know how to get started?
Oct
10
2:00p
End Date
Oct
11
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Color Wheel Hike - Self Guided
Eisenhower State Park
Can you find all the colors of the color wheel on the trails?
Oct
11
9:00a
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.**
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Monarch Butterfly Tagging
Goose Island State Park
Go beyond Big Tree with a ranger and Texas Master Naturalist as we search for Monarch butterflies!
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
Spooky Art in the Park
Fort Parker State Park
Family-friendly button painting! Learn about pumpkins and create your own spooky season souvenir!
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
Silky, Stealthy Spiders
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Ever wondered how a spider makes its web, or why they don't get stuck in their own webs? Learn these answers and so much more about the wonderful world of spiders!
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
50 Years Through the Ages
Galveston Island State Park
Step Back in Time and Celebrate 50 Years of Galveston Island State Park! 🎉
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
Bug Eats Bug - Master Naturalist Guided Hike
Buescher State Park
Join a Texas Master Naturalist to find out how it's a bug-eat-bug world out there! Explore the world of tiny predators and tiny prey; how they see and how they slay!
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
Oct
11
10:00a
End Date
World Migratory Bird Day
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
World Migratory Bird Day - Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at BRGVSP!
Oct
11
10:30a
End Date
Intro to Archery
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Oct
11
11:00a
End Date
Wildcraft: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Oct
11
12:00p
End Date
Oct
11
1:00p
End Date
Oct
11
1:00p
End Date
Pioneer Toys and Games
Mission Tejas State Park
Swing by the park Visitor Center and discover some of the fascinating history of Mission Tejas State Park while playing with toys and games that the pioneer kids did!
Oct
11
2:00p
End Date
Oct
11
2:00p
End Date
Reading with the Ranger
Fort Boggy State Park
Stories come alive outdoors—join us for Let’s Go On A Hike! with the Ranger!
Oct
11
2:00p
End Date
Paint with a Ranger - Spiders!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get into the spooky spirit by painting your very own spooky spider!!
Oct
11
2:00p
End Date
The Bright Side of Fire
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
What is a controlled burn and why are they beneficial?
Oct
11
2:00p
End Date
Oct
11
2:30p
End Date
iNaturalist 101: Discovering the Outdoors
Goose Island State Park
Using smartphones, we'll discover the world around us!
Oct
11
2:30p
End Date
Oct
11
3:00p
End Date
Going Batty - Bat Craft
Bastrop State Park
Learn about some Texas Bats and build your own bat to take home with you!
Oct
11
6:30p
End Date
Batty for Bats
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get to know our aerial allies a little better and learn why they deserve our appreciation!
Oct
11
6:30p
End Date
Trail of Terror
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Fear awaits you...are you ready for Stephen F. Austin State Park's haunted trail experience?
Oct
11
7:30p
End Date
Insect Extravaganza!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
Oct
11
8:00p
End Date
Oct
12
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
12
9:00a
End Date
Archery Basics
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about archery safety and techniques before trying your hand at hitting the bullseye.
Oct
12
9:00a
End Date
Sensory Friendly Hike - Registration Required*
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Experience the beauty of nature in a welcoming and accommodating environment!
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
Atlatl: Prehistoric Spear Throwing
Copper Breaks State Park
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl and dart. Join a park ranger to learn about this ancient hunting tool.
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
Oct
12
1:00p
End Date
Oct
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!
(8/05 PROGRAM CANCELLED)
Oct
12
4:00p
End Date
Fall Festival at Walnut Springs Baptist Church
Walnut Springs, TX - Walnut Springs Baptist Church
Bring the family out to the Fall Festival for some outdoor fun!
Oct
13
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
13
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Oct
14
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
15
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!
Oct
15
6:30p
End Date
Nighttime Pollinators
Old Tunnel State Park
Learn about Nighttime Pollinators the first and third wednesday of August, September, and October.
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
16
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Oct
16
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Oct
17
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
17
10:00a
End Date
Wildlife Discovery
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn from a ranger about the different wild animals at the park and how to be safe around them!
Oct
17
6:00p
End Date
Bat Craft and Guided Hike
Goose Island State Park
Make your own flappy bat and take it on a guided hike as we search for real bats!
Oct
17
6:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to make a dish with Dutch Oven cooking!
Oct
17
7:00p
End Date
Oct
18
8:30a
End Date
Dutch Oven 101
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Cast iron cooking - cowboy classic! Reservations required to borrow a Dutch oven.
Oct
18
9:00a
End Date
Learn to Fish - College Station
College Station, TX - Lick Creek Park
Learn to fish at this fun, FREE, family event!
Oct
18
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
18
9:00a
End Date
Monarch Butterfly Tagging
Goose Island State Park
Go beyond Big Tree with a ranger and Texas Master Naturalist as we search for Monarch butterflies!
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Buzzing with Life: Pollinators of the Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Buzz on over to Guadalupe River State Park and take part in this year's Texas Pollinator BioBlitz!
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get up close and personal with some of the animals of Goliad State Park by looking at, and feeling, their fur, talons, and teeth!
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Kids Fish Fest - Pearland
Houston, TX - Bass Pro Shops - Pearland
Join Brazoria Co Parks Dept for a fun-filled day at Bass Pro Shops!
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
31st Annual Hueco Tanks Community Fair
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
It's time for our Annual Community Fair! Come on out for a fun weekend full of tours, presentations, demonstrations, rock climbing and much more!
Oct
18
11:00a
End Date
Oct
18
11:00a
End Date
Fall Festival - Helton Nature Park
Floresville, TX - Helton Nature Park
Come out and catch some fun, at this free family fishing event!
Oct
18
12:00p
End Date
Oct
18
1:00p
End Date
Dutch Oven 101
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Happy trails on a cattle drive, yes indeed. Cast iron cooking was a part of that happiness.
Oct
18
1:30p
End Date
State Park Spook-Tacular
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers all day and celebrate Halloween!
Oct
18
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).
Oct
18
2:00p
End Date
Oct
18
3:00p
End Date
Oct
18
4:30p
End Date
Oct
18
5:00p
End Date
Halloween in the Park
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Join us for a haunting good time!
Oct
18
5:00p
End Date
Sunset Sketch
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Enjoy the sunset with a ranger as you create a work of art!
Oct
18
5:00p
End Date
Boo in the Park 2025
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration! Come out to see the decorated campsites and trick or treat!
Oct
18
5:45p
End Date
Sunset Watercolors🎨
Galveston Island State Park
Join us for an unforgettable evening of nature, art, and beauty!
Oct
18
6:00p
End Date
Oct
18
7:00p
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!
Oct
19
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
31st Annual Hueco Tanks Community Fair
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
It's time for our Annual Community Fair! Come on out for a fun weekend full of tours, presentations, demonstrations, rock climbing and much more!
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Create a work of art in the style of Japanese fishermen, Gyotaku fish art.
Oct
19
11:00a
End Date
River Romp
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Oct
19
2:00p
End Date
Oct
19
2:00p
End Date
Oct
19
2:30p
End Date
Oct
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!
(8/05 PROGRAM CANCELLED)
Oct
20
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
21
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
21
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.
Oct
21
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Spiders
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
23
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
23
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Oct
24
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
Oct
24
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!
(8/05 PROGRAM CANCELLED)
Oct
24
6:00p
End Date
Boo in the Park Trick or Treat
Bonham State Park
Mark your calendar and come out to the park for trick or treating.
Oct
24
6:30p
End Date
Insects of the Night
Goose Island State Park
It's a whole different world at night, let's discover some new insects!
Oct
25
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
25
9:00a
End Date
Fall Guided Hike
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
It's time for a colorful crunchy leaf filled guided hike.
Oct
25
9:00a
End Date
Family Fishing Day - Brackenridge Park
San Antonio, TX - Brackenridge Park
Come out to Brackenridge Park to learn the basics of fishing at this fun, free family event!
Oct
25
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
25
10:00a
End Date
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Break out your creativity and paint a pumpkin! Will you be a lucky winner taking home a prize?
Oct
25
11:00a
End Date
Oct
25
12:00p
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Oct
25
12:00p
End Date
Creature Features
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your spookiest friends and stop by the different booths highlighting cool animal adaptations on Saturday, October 25th in celebration of Halloween!
Oct
25
1:00p
End Date
Fall Kayaking
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Enjoy a fall paddle while learning the basics of kayaking.
Oct
25
1:00p
End Date
Oct
25
1:00p
End Date
Oct
25
3:00p
End Date
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
Trick-or-Treating
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Get ready for a spook-tacular time at our annual Trick-or-Treat in the Park!
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
Candy and Cauldrons Trick-or-Treating
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Enjoy a spooky kooky time at Martin Creek Lake State Park!
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
2nd Annual Halloween in the Park at Lake Whitney State Park
Lake Whitney State Park
2nd Annual Halloween in the Park at Lake Whitney State Park is creeping up! Join us for a night of frightful fun and festive chills on the Horseshoe Loop & Towash Forest trail! Don your costumes and bring your courage—it’s going to be a hauntingly good time!
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
Trunk or Treat
Buescher State Park
Join us at the free community event- Smithville ISD Trunk or Treat at Smithville JR High and High School for a spooky fun time!
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
Oct
25
5:30p
End Date
Oct
25
6:00p
End Date
Trail of the Dead
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
A family friendly Halloween/Day of the Dead event complete with a haunted trail, candy, educational booths, crafts, and more!
Oct
25
6:00p
End Date
Candy and Cauldrons Trick-or-Treating
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Join us for a good ol' fashioned trick-or-treat.
Oct
25
6:00p
End Date
Oct
25
6:00p
End Date
Spooky Science Fest: Night of the Living Bugs!
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Celebrate and save our tiny heroes! Come and see how! Bring your friends and family of all ages, in costume if you like, to join what has been 1,000 to 2,000 others for our annual Fall Festival to learn a little science and perhaps to be frightened just the right amount!
Oct
25
6:00p
End Date
Oct
25
6:30p
End Date
Adapted for the Night Hike *RSVP REQUIRED*
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Eyes that shine, ears that hear, join us to explore the wild after dark...if you dare!
Oct
25
8:00p
End Date
Let's Celebrate the Moon, Stars and Planets Together!
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Oct
26
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
26
9:00a
End Date
Sensory Friendly Hike - Registration Required*
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Experience the beauty of nature in a welcoming and accommodating environment!
Oct
26
10:00a
End Date
Oct
26
11:00a
End Date
Paint with a Ranger - Bats!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Fly into the Halloween spirit by painting your very own bat masterpiece!
Oct
26
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!
Oct
26
2:00p
End Date
Trick- or -Tweet
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Create your own eco-friendly bird feeder from pumpkins for Halloween!
Oct
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!
(8/05 PROGRAM CANCELLED)
Oct
26
3:00p
End Date
Sea Center Spooktacular
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for our annual Halloween Spooktacular, Sunday, October 26th from 3pm-6pm.
Oct
27
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
28
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
29
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
30
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
30
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Program
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
This outdoor education program promises a fun time for kids and parents.
Oct
30
3:00p
End Date
Critters of East Texas
Lake Livingston State Park
Explore the diversity of local mammals and reptiles.
Oct
30
7:00p
End Date
Arachineers: Spooky Spider Science
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Discover the amazing world of spiders in this hands-on program where nature meets engineering!
Oct
31
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
31
9:00a
End Date
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Eisenhower State Park
Something spooky is hiding in the park... can you find it?
Oct
31
10:00a
End Date
B.A.R.K. Halloween Hike
Daingerfield State Park
Costumed puppies? Yes, please! Join us for a fun Halloween costumed B.A.R.K. Ranger hike around the day use area.
Oct
31
2:00p
End Date
Oct
31
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!
(8/05 PROGRAM CANCELLED)
Oct
31
6:00p
End Date
Bat Craft and Guided Hike
Goose Island State Park
Make your own flappy bat and take it on a guided hike as we search for real bats!
Oct
31
6:00p
End Date
Mexia Downtown & City of Mexia's 7th Annual Blackcat Boo Bash
Mexia, TX - Downtown Mexia
Family-friendly community trunk or treat!
Oct
31
6:45p
End Date
Spooky Stories in the Dark
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Celebrate Halloween at Lake Casa Blanca where a ranger will tell some spooky stories around the campfire. Which one will be your favorite?
November 2025
Nov
1
9:00a
End Date
Learn to Fish - College Station
College Station, TX - Lick Creek Park
Learn to fish at this fun, FREE, family event!
Nov
1
10:00a
End Date
Corn Husk Dolls
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Make a doll the old-fashioned way using corn husks and creativity!
Nov
1
10:00a
End Date
Predators of the Pines - Guided Hike
Bastrop State Park
Join a Texas Master Naturalist to discover what creatures are roaming through the Lost Pines!
Nov
1
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.
Nov
1
11:30a
End Date
Give a Hoot
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Unlock the secrets of the night and discover why owls reign supreme under the starry sky!
Nov
1
12:00p
End Date
Nov
1
2:00p
End Date
Archery 101
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come shoot some arrows!
Nov
2
10:00a
End Date
Nov
4
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
5
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!
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
5
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
6
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!
Nov
6
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Nov
6
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
6
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger at the Blanco Public Library
Blanco, TX - Blanco Public Library
Join a ranger for Storytime at the Blanco Library!
Nov
7
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!
Nov
8
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds
Nov
8
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.
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
Dino-bility Day!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate inclusion, adventure, and the great outdoors at Dino-bility Day - a fun-filled, accessible event for all ages and abilities!
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
Predators of the Pines - Guided Hike
Buescher State Park
Hit the trails with a Texas Master Naturalist and learn about survival characteristics of the wild!
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
Paul Revere of the Forest - The white-tailed deer
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Nature’s Watchman: Discover the life of the white-tailed deer at Stephen F. Austin State Park.
Nov
8
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.
Nov
9
10:00a
End Date
Nov
9
2:00p
End Date
Tracking 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Learn about some of the common animals of Central Texas, their prints, and how to track a wounded animal at our new northern addition.
Nov
11
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.
Nov
13
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Nov
15
9:00a
End Date
Living History Day
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
History comes to life at Fort Richardson!
Nov
15
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov
15
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.
Nov
15
11:30a
End Date
Fur, Fat & Seasonal Survival
Stephen F. Austin State Park
From burrows to winter coats, explore the clever ways Texas mammals weather fall and winter.
Nov
15
12:00p
End Date
Nov
15
7:00p
End Date
Let's Stargaze in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps, laser pointers and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
Nov
16
10:00a
End Date
Nov
18
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Turkeys
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Nov
19
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!
Nov
20
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Nov
21
7:00p
End Date
History of Enchanted Rock- Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Nov
22
9:00a
End Date
Family, Friends & Fishing @ Padre Park
San Antonio, TX - Padre Park
Learn the basics of fishing at this fun, free family event!
Nov
22
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov
22
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.
Nov
22
10:00a
End Date
Let's Talk Turkey
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Let's talk about everyone's favorite Thanksgiving bird!
Nov
22
12:00p
End Date
Nov
22
1:00p
End Date
Jr Ranger Academy
Meridian State Park
Step into the boots of a park ranger and explore the wild side of Meridian!
Nov
22
6:30p
End Date
Star Party
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
The stars are calling, maybe your extraterrestrial friend is too!
Nov
23
10:00a
End Date
Nov
23
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.
Nov
23
1:30p
End Date
Sunday Story Time: Wild Turkeys (and Deer, too!)
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Bring the family and settle in for not one, but two seasonal stories read by GCSNA volunteer and author Karol Antrim.
Nov
26
10:00a
End Date
Storytime and Craft: Wild Turkeys
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an unforgettable wild turkey story and craft!
Nov
28
10:00a
End Date
Walk Off the Stuffing
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join a Ranger as we walk off the stuffing from Thanksgiving.
Nov
29
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov
29
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.
Nov
29
12:00p
End Date
Nov
30
10:00a
End Date
December 2025
Dec
4
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Dec
4
10:30a
End Date
Reading Ranger at the Blanco Public Library
Blanco, TX - Blanco Public Library
Join a ranger for Storytime at the Blanco Library!
Dec
6
10:00a
End Date
Trail Mix: Edible Plants - Guided Hike
Bastrop State Park
Join a Lost Pines Master Naturalist for an adventure on the trails!
Dec
6
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
6
12:00p
End Date
Art in the Park: Christmas Cards
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an early National Christmas Card Day Celebration!
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
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
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
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
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
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
12
End Date
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
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
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
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
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
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
1:00p
End Date
Christmas with the Fishes
Sea Center Texas
Join Sea Center Texas for an underwater Christmas spectacular!
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
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
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
5:30p
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
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
17
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
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
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
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
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
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
1:00p
End Date
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 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
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
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
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
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
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.
January 2026
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
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
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
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
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
24
8:30a
End Date
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
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.
February 2026
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
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
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!
March 2026
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
14
10:00a
End Date
Monarch and Friends Pollinator Fiesta
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us as we celebrate monarchs and all pollinators!
April 2026
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.
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.
June 2026
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.
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!