Courtesy State Parks Preservation Services
State Park Events
45th Birthday Celebration
Celebrate Enchanted Rock State Natural Area's 45th birthday on March 2nd by spending an afternoon outdoors.
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos River Pickers
Enjoy live country and bluegrass music from local band, the Brazos River Pickers.
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike
THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.
Explore Presa Canyon on this ranger-led hike — the only way for visitors to see these beautiful, remote public lands.
Lake Livingston State Park
Pioneer and Settler Day
Experience a frontier-themed day at the park featuring programs on how people lived and worked in the pioneer era.
Resaca de la Palma State Park
100 Years of State Parks Celebration
Walk through a history of Texas State Parks and enjoy the park with arts and crafts, food and a 5K Legacy Run to honor the 100 years of Texas State Parks. A 1-mile Tot-Trot will also be available for children 12 years and younger.
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Buescher State Park
Reading Ranger
Join Ranger Madalyn at the Smithville Public Library for themed book readings and a craft. All ages welcome.
Stephen F. Austin State Park
San Felipe Shootout
Take your pick of three different planned trail running races throughout the park’s trail system. Register for this event with TROT (Trail Racing Over Texas).
Lake Whitney State Park
Play Day
It's spring break — enjoy free entry and time outside with a Play Day to celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks. Throughout the day the park will offer special programs, scavenger hunts, nature walks and more.
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Colorado Bend State Park
White Bass Run at the Bend
For generations, families have come to cast their lines for white bass during their spawning run. Find out what the "lure" is all about. Learn fly casting, how to tie a fly and how to read the river.
San Angelo State Park
Texas State Parks 100-Year Celebration
Enjoy a free day in the park, featuring archery, wildlife viewing, canoeing and other activities to celebrate the big 100.
Caddo Lake State Park
Women's Month Hike
Hike with a ranger along the Pine Ridge Loop for history talk about women in conservation.
Courtesy Brett Kasserly
Devils River State Natural Area
Texas State Parks Centennial Dark Skies Celebration
Bring your own camping chair and take in the view at the recently established Dark Sky Viewing Area at Devils River.
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
33rd Annual Kids’ Fishing Day!
Come cast your line at the 33rd Annual Kid’s Fishing Day.
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Spring Fling - 100 Year Celebration
Celebrate all things "spring" with ranger-led crafts, activities and field games.
Guadalupe River State Park
Pollinators and Parks
In honor of 100 years of State Parks in Texas, enjoy an extra special version of Guadalupe River State Park’s annual Monarch and Friends Pollinator Fiesta.
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