Courtesy of Friends of Big Bend Ranch State Park
State Park Events
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Posada
December 16: Posada means “inn” or “shelter” in Spanish. This Mexican Christmas tradition tells the story of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem through skits and songs. Over 1,000 candle luminarias light the way for you to walk and sing with Mary and Joseph as they search for shelter. Following the procession, there will be traditional holiday drinks, snacks, piñatas and mariachi.
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Christmas in the Park
Decorate your campsite to help spread the Christmas cheer. Enjoy coffee and hot cocoa, make Christmas-themed arts and crafts and write letters to Santa.
Buescher State Park
Buescher Lake Bash
Buescher Lake provides wonderful fishing opportunities. At this event, different stations will help youngsters or those new to fishing learn the basics to becoming a fishing pro.
South Llano River
State Park
Christmas at the Ranch
Warm up with some hot chocolate and cider, listen to live entertainment, enjoy crafts and cookie decorating, and take in the twinkling lights and Christmas decorations at the historic ranch house.
Davis Mountains State Park
Hike with a Shelter Dog
Join our pack at the Interpretive
Center and give a rescue dog from Grand Companions of Fort Davis a fun morning on the trail. Maybe you’ll find your new forever friend.
Eisenhower State Park
Light Up the Park
Start a new family tradition this year with our annual Christmas spectacular. In lieu of entrance fees, the park is accepting donations of unwrapped toys.
Lake Brownwood State Park
Holiday at the Lake
Celebrate the holiday season at the lake by enjoying a drive-through holiday lights display. Campers will have their campsites decorated for some festive fun.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Star Fest
Experience telescope viewings,
constellation seeking and other nighttime activities during this annual festival.
Lockhart State Park
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike
Explore the world of tiny predators and tiny prey; how they see and how they slay.
Ray Roberts Lake State Park -
Johnson Branch Unit
Mistletoe: Pucker up for a Parasite
Pretty holiday decoration or destructive parasite? Join Ranger Izzy and discover the dark truths about a beloved holiday tradition.
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Nature Therapy
Join a certified nature therapist to reconnect before the holiday season.
Goose Island State Park
Christmas in the Park
See the park in lights, enjoy holiday activities and camp for free when you decorate your campsite.
Abilene State Park
Fa La La in the Forest
Drive through the park to see the wonderful flickering lights and get into the holiday spirit.
Village Creek State Park
Creekside Christmas
Put on your jingle bells and come out to the park for the annual Creekside Christmas Celebration.
Daingerfield State Park
Christmas in the Park
Start a new tradition by driving through the park lit up like Santa Land (Santa will be there Dec. 15 and 16).
Bonham State Park
Annual Christmas Light up the Park Event
Drive through the campground and see the campsites decorated for the
holiday season.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Christmas at the Rock
Join the staff and volunteers at Enchanted Rock for fun for the whole family.
Sea Rim State Park
A Very Marshy Christmas
Watch Santa and Mrs. Claus ride into Sea Rim State Park on an airboat and join them for hot cocoa, Christmas crafts and photo opportunities.
Guadalupe River State Park
Christmas for the Birds
Discover the unique winter habits of birds and make holiday bird treats in this delightful program that brings you closer to our winged friends.
Government Canyon State
Natural Area
Kids’ Christmas Bird Count
Join us for a kids’ version of the
citizen science project in which birders participate in all-day bird counts.
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