Austin Events
Events in and around the Austin area.
March 2024
Mar
29
11:30a
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Art in the Park
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Spend time in nature and take home your own masterpiece! All supplies provided.
Mar
29
7:00p
End Date
Mar
29
7:15p
End Date
Nocturnal Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Join us for a guided nocturnal hike to improve night vision and spot and observe nocturnal wildlife.
Mar
30
8:00a
End Date
Warbler Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Did you know EVERY Golden-cheeked Warbler born on Planet Earth is a Native Texan?? It’s true! Learn about these federally-listed endangered songbirds who come to Government Canyon every Spring to nest, mate and start their families here in the Texas Hill Country.
Mar
30
8:30a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee
Inks Lake State Park
Join a park volunteer for a hot, fresh cup of coffee made the old-fashioned way!
Mar
30
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Mar
30
9:00a
End Date
Beginners Bird Walk
South Llano River State Park
Join Birding Volunteers and Park Host Nancy and Damian for a walk to explore the parks birds.
Mar
30
10:00a
End Date
Visit with the Easter Bunny
Garner State Park
Friends of Garner State Park have invited the Easter Bunny, and he will be available for pictures.
There will be an east basket drawing and arts and crafts.
Mar
30
10:00a
End Date
Mar
30
10:00a
End Date
Monarch and Friends Pollinator Fiesta
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us as we celebrate monarchs and all pollinators!
Mar
30
10:00a
End Date
Wonderful Watercolors
Palmetto State Park
Come and paint the wonderful scenery found here at Palmetto State Park
Mar
30
10:00a
End Date
Mar
30
10:00a
End Date
Easter at the Farm
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate Easter at an early 20th-century German-Texan farm.
Mar
30
10:00a
End Date
Nature Walk
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Join a ranger on a relaxing walk to the Ponds to discover what plants and animals we can find.
Mar
30
10:30a
End Date
Eggciting Facts!
Garner State Park
Baby animals are absolutely adorable. Find out the role the egg places an animal life.
Mar
30
1:00p
End Date
Fair at the Real Ale Brewery
Blanco State Park
This event will be held at Real Ale Brewery in Blanco Texas. It is sponsored by the Friends of Blanco State Park and will include numerous interactive stations, including Bats, Pollinators, Birds, and Skins, Skulls, Scat, and Tracks.
Mar
30
1:00p
End Date
Mar
30
1:00p
End Date
Hike Crystal Cave
Garner State Park
Go on a guided hike to Crystal Cave with a ranger who will discuss history of Garner State Park's natural and cultural recourses.
Mar
30
2:00p
End Date
Mar
30
2:00p
End Date
Nature Journaling
Buescher State Park
Nature journaling can be a special way to preserve unique memories from your camping / hiking / outdoor adventures.
Mar
30
3:00p
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Join a park ranger or volunteer on a short but informative hike!
Mar
30
6:00p
End Date
Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Cozy up by the campfire and listen to stories or histories of the park. Topics vary for each program.
Mar
30
7:00p
End Date
Frog and Toad Watch
Lockhart State Park
Join a park ranger as we search for the amphibians that call Lockhart home!
Mar
30
7:15p
End Date
Nocturnal Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join us for a guided nocturnal hike to improve night vision and spot and observe nocturnal wildlife.
Mar
30
8:00p
End Date
Night Sky Viewing
Inks Lake State Park
Join Ranger Jamie to look through a telescope at various stars and planets.
Mar
30
8:00p
End Date
Mar
30
8:30p
End Date
Star Party with the Hill Country Astronomers
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the Hill Country Astronomers for a night of telescope stargazing at a Dark Sky Park.
Mar
31
9:00a
End Date
Hiking Through History
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
Mar
31
9:30a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Enjoy a cup of hot coffee while you chat with a Park Ranger!
Mar
31
9:30a
End Date
Sunday Guided Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join our Interpretive Ranger on a hike to learn about our native flora and fauna.
Mar
31
2:00p
End Date
CCC at Inks!
Inks Lake State Park
Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps and how they helped lay the foundation of Inks Lake State Park.
April 2024
Apr
3
10:00a
End Date
All About Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
It's National Walking Day! Join us for a guided walk on the paved Tree Army Trails.
Apr
4
9:00a
End Date
Apr
4
12:30p
End Date
Apr
4
9:00p
End Date
Apr
5
8:00a
End Date
Warbler Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Did you know EVERY Golden-cheeked Warbler born on Planet Earth is a Native Texan?? It’s true! Learn about these federally-listed endangered songbirds who come to Government Canyon every Spring to nest, mate and start their families here in the Texas Hill Country.
Apr
5
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class- FULL
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Apr
5
10:00a
End Date
Wildlife Water Safari
Blanco State Park
Let's go on a Safari to find wildlife along the banks of the Blanco River! We will make binoculars (from cardboard tubes), hunt for signs of wildlife near the river, and document what we see in our Wildlife Water Safari Field Notebook. Targeted to children ages 3-7, but all are welcome.
Apr
5
2:00p
End Date
Solar Eclipse Masks
Lockhart State Park
Prep for the upcoming solar eclipse (on Monday, April 8th) by making a solar eclipse mask!
Apr
5
2:00p
End Date
Kayaking 101 on the Frio
Garner State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking, then go on a trip through the Frio River with a park ranger.
Apr
5
8:00p
End Date
Mini Star Party
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for an evening of stargazing at a Dark Sky Park. This event is weather-dependent.
Apr
6
8:00a
End Date
Eclipse Legends, Lore and Science Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for a special edition of our monthly First Saturday Guided Hike.
Apr
6
8:30a
End Date
Ask a Birder - Agarita/Lora's
South Llano River State Park
Come ask your burning birding questions to some knowledgeable Birders.
Apr
6
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Apr
6
9:00a
End Date
Discovery Table: Animals of the Park
Palmetto State Park
Curious to find out what animals call this park home?
Apr
6
9:00a
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.
Apr
6
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Trail Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Apr
6
10:00a
End Date
Fire Through Our Forest - Guided Hike
Bastrop State Park
Fire in the woods is natural and necessary find out how and why on this guided hike.
Apr
6
10:00a
End Date
Edible Plants Walk
Lockhart State Park
Join us to explore the wild treats of the woods in this fun hike!
Apr
6
10:00a
End Date
A Few Beautiful Minutes
Garner State Park
This is a children's book by Kate Allen Fox about how to experience the Solar Eclipse. It will be read at the visitor center by Jan Prather. Kids will have the opportunity to build a bracelet out of solar beads.
Apr
6
10:00a
End Date
Reading with a Ranger
Blanco State Park
Join us as we read a children's story about the eclipse and do a craft.
Apr
6
10:30a
End Date
Apr
6
1:00p
End Date
Apr
6
2:00p
End Date
Apr
6
2:30p
End Date
Safe Solar Viewing
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
It is possible to look at the sun with the right equipment! Join Park Rangers with a special telescope to safely see our nearest star. Program time TBD.
Apr
6
3:00p
End Date
Storytime and Craft: Eclipses
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for storytime and a take-home craft.
Apr
6
7:00p
End Date
Great American Eclipse: Exploring the Marvels of Total Eclipses
Guadalupe River State Park
Come join Joe Cheban, president of the Cordillera Ranch Nature Club, for a total solar eclipse presentation!
Apr
6
8:30p
End Date
Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Apr
7
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Apr
7
9:30a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Take your creativity outside and discover where art, creative writing, and biology converge in this intro to nature journaling!
Apr
8
End Date
Apr
8
9:00a
End Date
Apr
8
11:00a
End Date
Solar Eclipse Viewing Area
Garner State Park
Come view the solar eclipse in a relaxed environment. We will have viewing options available with Park Rangers and volunteers to help with viewing equipment and answer questions. The park will have telescopes, binoculars, sun spotters, and other viewing options. The San Antonio Astronomical Association will be here providing telescopes for viewing.
Apr
8
11:45a
End Date
Viewing the Eclipse from Old Baldy
Hike with a ranger to the top of Old Baldy and experience the shadow of the moon from the top of the Hill Country.
Apr
8
12:00p
End Date
"Great American Eclipse" Tabling during the Total Solar Eclipse
Guadalupe River State Park
Join park rangers for information and activities before the celestial show begins!
Apr
8
12:00p
End Date
It's a Solar-bration!
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a rare event of the Total Solar Eclipse, drop in any time between 12am-3pm.
Apr
8
12:30p
End Date
Solar Celebration!
Lockhart State Park
Join us to view the rare solar eclipse happening on Monday, April 8th! We will be giving away FREE eclipse viewing glasses, while supplies last. Drop in any time between 12:30-2:30pm.
Apr
8
12:30p
End Date
Solar Eclipse Viewing
McKinney Falls State Park
Safely view the solar eclipse with park staff and volunteers!
Apr
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool: Insects
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Conservation (Celebrate Earth Day)- FULL
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Apr
10
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool: Insects
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Conservation (Celebrate Earth Day)- FULL
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Apr
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool: Insects
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Apr
12
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class- FULL
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Apr
12
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Conservation (Celebrate Earth Day)- FULL
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
Apr
12
2:00p
End Date
Kayaking 101 on the Frio
Garner State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking, then go on a trip through the Frio River with a park ranger.
Apr
12
6:30p
End Date
Palmetto State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Registration Open)
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Apr
12
7:00p
End Date
Apr
12
7:30p
End Date
Karst: It's All About Water
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Discuss all things karst with Brent Doty, Research Manager for the Edwards Aquifer Authority
Apr
13
8:30a
End Date
Ask a Birder - Juniper/Acorn
South Llano River State Park
Come ask your burning birding questions to some knowledgeable Birders.
Apr
13
8:30a
End Date
Rockin' Through Time
Government Canyon State Natural Area
The landscape at Government Canyon is full of clues about the ancient past, if you know how to look.
Apr
13
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Apr
13
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Apr
13
10:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking 101
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Let's get cooking! Join us to get a taste of Dutch oven knowledge...and maybe even a taste of yummy Dutch oven cooking!
Apr
13
10:00a
End Date
Atlatl
South Llano River State Park
Join a ranger and practice your ancient hunter and gather skills.
Apr
13
10:00a
End Date
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike
Lockhart State Park
Explore the world of tiny predators and tiny prey; how they see and how they slay.
Apr
13
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Palmetto State Park
Come join Ranger Samantha to earn your badge to become the next Junior Ranger!
Apr
13
10:00a
End Date
Second Saturday With Steve (Stephen F. Austin)
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join educators from the San Felipe de Austin Historic Site and Texas Historic Commision for a presentation on Catholicism in Mexican Texas (1821-1836)
Apr
13
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!
Apr
13
10:00a
End Date
Yoga and Poetry in the Park
Blanco State Park
E.D. Watson, an award-winning writer and certified yoga instructor will lead this workshop for beginners. This workshop will combine beginning-level yoga with beginning poetry writing.
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Apr
13
12:00p
End Date
Is this a Danger Noodle?
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join Ranger Vinnie for a presentation about venomous and non-venomous snakes in the park.
Apr
13
1:30p
End Date
Wonderful Watercolors
Palmetto State Park
Come and paint the wonderful scenery found here at Palmetto State Park
Apr
13
2:00p
End Date
Wildflower Bingo Walk
Lockhart State Park
Learn how to identify common wildflowers, and play a game of bingo on the trails!
Apr
13
3:00p
End Date
Apr
13
7:45p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Apr
13
8:00p
End Date
Apr
13
8:00p
End Date
April Inks Lake Star Party!
Inks Lake State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society and use their equipment for some amazing stargazing!
Apr
14
8:30a
End Date
Golden-cheeked Warbler Hike
South Llano River State Park
Join birding volunteers and park hosts Nancy and Damian for a walk to explore the golden-cheeked warbler habitat and other park birds.
Apr
14
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Apr
14
9:00a
End Date
Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a paws-itively delightful adventure at the Bauer Unit!
Apr
14
9:00a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Spring is here...what can we find blooming along the trails?
Apr
14
9:30a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Take your creativity outside and discover where art, creative writing, and biology converge in this intro to nature journaling!
Apr
14
10:00a
End Date
Families in Nature's Fall in Love with Nature Day
Experience outdoor fun for the whole family!
Apr
14
10:00a
End Date
Apr
16
10:00a
End Date
Preschool in the Park: Shape & Color Walk
Lockhart State Park
Come explore, create, and sing with us as we learn about our amazing environment!
Apr
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!
Apr
18
9:00a
End Date
Apr
18
12:30p
End Date
Apr
19
8:30a
End Date
Golden-cheeked Warbler Hike
South Llano River State Park
Join birding volunteers and park hosts Nancy and Damian for a walk to explore the golden-cheeked warbler habitat and other park birds.
Apr
19
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class- FULL
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Apr
19
2:00p
End Date
Kayaking 101 on the Frio
Garner State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking, then go on a trip through the Frio River with a park ranger.
Apr
20
8:00a
End Date
Warbler Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Did you know EVERY Golden-cheeked Warbler born on Planet Earth is a Native Texan?? It’s true! Learn about these federally-listed endangered songbirds who come to Government Canyon every Spring to nest, mate and start their families here in the Texas Hill Country.
Apr
20
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Lockhart State Park
How many birds can we find and identify around Lockhart State Park? Take a walk with a ranger to find out! All ages and experience levels welcome.
Apr
20
8:30a
End Date
Ask a Birder - Agarita/Lora's
South Llano River State Park
Come ask your burning birding questions to some knowledgeable Birders.
Apr
20
9:00a
End Date
Plants of Palmetto Hike
Palmetto State Park
Do you know which plants could be tools, edible, or dangerous?
Apr
20
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Apr
20
9:00a
End Date
"Big Sit!" at the Woodland Blind
Guadalupe River State Park
How many birds can YOU spot from within a 50-foot circle? Join us and find out!
Apr
20
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!
Apr
20
10:00a
End Date
Gifts from the Trees Hike
Lockhart State Park
Discover the secrets of your backyard trees in this fun walk!
Apr
20
10:00a
End Date
Edible and Medicinal Plants Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us on Earth Day weekend to explore the wild treats of the woods in this fun hike!
Apr
20
1:00p
End Date
Apr
21
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Apr
21
1:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Apr
24
10:00a
End Date
Apr
26
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class- FULL
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Apr
26
2:00p
End Date
Kayaking 101 on the Frio
Garner State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking, then go on a trip through the Frio River with a park ranger.
Apr
26
7:00p
End Date
Apr
26
7:30p
End Date
Sounds of the Night
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Sssshhhh...did you hear that? What was that noise?
Apr
27
6:00a
End Date
Big Sit- Great Texas Birding Classic
South Llano River State Park
Come bird with us as we compete in the Great Texas Birding Classic.
Apr
27
8:30a
End Date
iNaturalists' Hike in the Frontcountry
Government Canyon State Natural Area
You can contribute to science this weekend and help San Antonio compete in the City Nature Challenge!
Apr
27
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Apr
27
9:00a
End Date
Bird Walk 101
Palmetto State Park
Join us on this guided hike to learn about the birds that call Palmetto SP home.
Apr
27
9:00a
End Date
City Nature Challenge Mini-Bioblitz
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Help us contribute to the San Antonio effort to document as many species of living things as possible during the City Nature Challenge this weekend!
Apr
27
10:00a
End Date
Apr
27
10:00a
End Date
Beginner’s Disc Golf Clinic
Lockhart State Park
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to play disc golf, this class is for you!
Apr
27
10:00a
End Date
2nd Annual Fun For All
Inks Lake State Park
Join us for a fun-filled and all-inclusive day with a variety of programs modified for accessibility needs.
Apr
27
12:00p
End Date
Is this a Danger Noodle?
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join Ranger Vinnie for a presentation about venomous and non-venomous snakes in the park.
Apr
27
2:00p
End Date
Apr
28
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Apr
28
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Apr
28
9:30a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Take your creativity outside and discover where art, creative writing, and biology converge in this intro to nature journaling!
Apr
28
10:00a
End Date
Apr
28
12:00p
End Date
May 2024
May
3
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class- FULL
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
May
3
6:30p
End Date
Inks Lake State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (Registration Open)
Inks Lake State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
4
8:00a
End Date
May the Forest Be With You
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for a special holiday edition of our regular First Saturday Hike at Government Canyon SNA.
May
4
9:00a
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.
May
4
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking. All equipment provided.- Pre-registration required
May
4
10:00a
End Date
Fire Through Our Forest - Guided Hike
Bastrop State Park
Fire in the woods is natural and necessary find out how and why on this guided hike.
May
4
10:00a
End Date
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike
Lockhart State Park
Explore the world of tiny predators and tiny prey; how they see and how they slay.
May
4
2:00p
End Date
May
9
9:00p
End Date
May
10
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class- FULL
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
May
11
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
May
11
9:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
May
11
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking. All equipment provided.- Pre-registration required
May
11
10:00a
End Date
Golden-cheeked Warblers: Native Texan Songbirds
Guadalupe River State Park
Learn about Golden-cheeked Warblers and then join Ranger Jessica on a brief walk to try to see or hear one!
May
11
10:00a
End Date
May
11
10:00a
End Date
Naturalists: Then & Now - Guided Hike
Buescher State Park
Do you like watching the birds and bugs? Do you enjoy stopping to smell the roses and sharing pictures of them with your friends? Do you have a young explorer in your life? If so, this hike is for you!
May
11
12:00p
End Date
Is this a Danger Noodle?
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join Ranger Vinnie for a presentation about venomous and non-venomous snakes in the park.
May
11
1:00p
End Date
May
11
7:45p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
May
12
8:30a
End Date
Mother's Day Plant Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Why buy your mom flowers when you can look at beautiful wildflowers together instead?
May
12
10:00a
End Date
Mother's Day Wildflower Walk *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on a walk to celebrate Mother's Day out in nature!
May
15
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling (River Bugs)- FULL
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May
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!
May
16
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling (River Bugs)- FULL
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May
17
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class- FULL
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
May
17
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Benthic Macroinvertebrate Sampling (River Bugs)- FULL
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids!
May
18
9:00a
End Date
Colors of the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Create beautiful artwork that captures the colors of a May day at Government Canyon.
May
18
9:00a
End Date
Forest Bathing
Lockhart State Park
Immerse yourself in nature to de-stress and improve your well-being.
May
18
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking. All equipment provided.- Pre-registration required
May
18
10:00a
End Date
Scavenger Hunt Hike
Lockhart State Park
Embark on a scavenger adventure - from vultures and insects to a scavenger-themed scavenger hunt - you won’t want to miss this fun hike!
May
18
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!
May
18
10:00a
End Date
Nature Talks: Check out these trees
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.
May
19
9:00a
End Date
Paws and Paths: Exploring the Bauer Unit *Registration Required*
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a paws-itively delightful adventure at the Bauer Unit!
May
24
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class- FULL
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
May
24
7:30p
End Date
Sounds of the Night
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Sssshhhh...did you hear that? What was that noise?
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking. All equipment provided.- Pre-registration required
May
25
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!
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Inflatable Archery
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Practice shooting a bow and arrow for safe-inflatable archery fun
May
25
10:00a
End Date
Edible Plants Walk
Lockhart State Park
Join us to explore the wild treats of the woods in this fun hike!
May
25
8:00p
End Date
Explore the Night Sky
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us for an evening of star gazing and planet-watching.
May
26
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
May
27
8:00a
End Date
Memorial Day Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Hike with us as we remember those military members who are no longer with us.
May
31
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class- FULL
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
May
31
6:30p
End Date
Blanco State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin/San Antonio Area (Registration Open)
Blanco State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
June 2024
Jun
1
8:00a
End Date
Painted Bunting Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Search for one of the most colorful birds in Texas at Government Canyon.
Jun
1
8:00a
End Date
First Saturday Guided Hike: National Trails Day!
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Celebrate National Trails Day by joining the June edition of our regular First Saturday Guided Hike.
Jun
1
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking. All equipment provided.- Pre-registration required
Jun
1
10:00a
End Date
Fishing 101 for All Ages
Blanco State Park
Learn all the basics of angling (fishing), practice casting with the backyard bass game, and fish in the Blanco River. A fishing license is not required. Instructions and all equipment are provided.
Jun
7
7:00p
End Date
Bat Talk and Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join our special guests from Bat Conservation International, who will discuss bats and their importance. Following the presentation, we will walk the trails with a handheld bat detector to see which bat species are in the air above us.
Jun
8
9:00a
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.
Jun
8
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking. All equipment provided.- Pre-registration required
Jun
10
9:00a
End Date
Camp Wild: Summer Day Camp (Registration April 1- May 10, 2024)
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Let's get some kids outside this summer at Stephen F. Austin State Park. This 4-day adventure for 10- to 12-year olds actively engages children with nature through outdoor and creative activities.
Jun
15
9:30a
End Date
Adaptation Artistry
Government Canyon State Natural Area
How do spotted fur, big ears, long tails, and other special features help animals survive in a challenging environment?
Jun
15
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking. All equipment provided.- Pre-registration required
Jun
15
7:45p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Jun
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!
Jun
22
8:30a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Jun
22
9:30a
End Date
Bastrop State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin/San Antonio Area (Registration Open)
Bastrop State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun
22
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking. All equipment provided.- Pre-registration required
Jun
29
10:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Blanco State Park
Learn the basics of kayaking. All equipment provided.- Pre-registration required
Jun
29
8:30p
End Date
Night Crawlers
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Glow-in-the-dark scorpions, mysterious moths, and more...this night walk is just for invertebrate enthusiasts.
July 2024
Jul
4
9:45a
End Date
4th of July Campground Parade!
Guadalupe River State Park
Bring your family, friendly and leashed dog, and/or yourself and join us in a 4th of July patriotic parade!
Jul
5
8:00p
End Date
S'mores Storytime
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Stop by for an evening storytime and nature show-and-tell, followed by s'mores and a setting sun.
Jul
6
8:00a
End Date
First Saturday Guided Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA.
Jul
13
9:00a
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.
Jul
13
7:45p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Jul
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!
Jul
20
8:30p
End Date
Night Crawlers
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Glow-in-the-dark scorpions, mysterious moths, and more...this night walk is just for invertebrate enthusiasts.
Jul
21
12:00p
End Date
Ice Cream (in a bag) Social
Guadalupe River State Park
Come celebrate National Ice Cream Day and make your own ice cream with us!
August 2024
Aug
3
7:30p
End Date
Sounds of the Night
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Sssshhhh...did you hear that? What was that noise?
Aug
10
7:45p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Aug
10
8:00p
End Date
S'mores Storytime
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Stop by for an evening storytime and nature show-and-tell, followed by s'mores and a setting sun.
Aug
17
End Date
International Geocaching Day
Guadalupe River State Park
Join fellow park visitors in enjoying geocaching!
Aug
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!
September 2024
Sep
6
7:00p
End Date
Prairie in Your Pocket
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Wildlife habitat isn't just in our parks. Your own yard can provide a place of refuge for butterflies, birds, and other wildlife...as well as yourself.
Sep
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!
Sep
21
9:00a
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.
Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Was that a kinglet, or a kingbird? Learn how you can add birding to your outdoor skills set.
October 2024
Oct
5
8:30a
End Date
Nature Journaling
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
Oct
16
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!
November 2024
Nov
20
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
22
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt- Youth Deer
Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park (including the Bauer Unit) will be closed starting at 8pm on Friday, November 22, 2024 and will reopen 12pm on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
Nov
23
End Date
Star Party with Hill Country Astronomers & UT ASA
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the Hill Country Astronomers and University of Texas' Astronomy Students Association for a night of telescope stargazing at a Dark Sky Park.
December 2024
Dec
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!
January 2025
Jan
13
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt- Deer
Guadalupe River State Park
Guadalupe River State Park (including the Bauer Unit) will be closed starting at 8pm on Monday, January 13, 2025 and will reopen 12pm on Friday, January 17, 2025.
Jan
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!
February 2025
Feb
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!
March 2025
Mar
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!
April 2025
Apr
16
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!
May 2025
May
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!