Calendar of Events

Outdoor Skills Workshops

March 2024

Mar 30
9:30a
End Date

Sea Rim Skills Table

Sea Rim State Park
Add a new skill to your outdoor toolbox!
Mar 30
10:00a
End Date

Beach Fishing Basics

Mustang Island State Park
Learn from the locals!
Mar 30
2:00p
End Date

Atlatl - Dart Throwing

Dinosaur Valley State Park
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl!

April 2024

Apr 1
9:00a
End Date

Surf Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Beachside fishing? Yes please!
Apr 4
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Apr 6
9:00a
End Date

Bait and Bay Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Apr 6
9:00a
End Date

Fly Fishing Class

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Join us for a beginners fly fishing class - no experience required. Master fly-fisher Bob Cappallo will focus on equipment, equipment selection, basic knot tying, casting and casting fundamentals.
Apr 6
9:00a
End Date

Intro to Birding

Sea Rim State Park
Become familiar with the basics of binoculars and learn to recognize a few of Sea Rim's more common birds!
Apr 6
1:00p
End Date

Kayaking 101

Palmetto State Park
Learn kayaking essential in Oxbow Lake. *Registration Required*
Apr 6
2:00p
End Date

"Lost" in the Forest

Tyler State Park
Explore what it means to be “lost” in the forest.
Apr 8
9:00a
End Date

Surf Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Beachside fishing? Yes please!
Apr 11
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Apr 12
10:00a
End Date

Birding Basics

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Learn the basics of birding and put our birding skills into action!
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
6:30p
End Date

Lake Livingston State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)

Lake Livingston State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Apr 12
6:30p
End Date

Lake Tawakoni State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (SOLD OUT)

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Apr 13
9:00a
End Date

Bait and Bay Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Apr 13
9:00a
End Date

Intro to Birding

Sea Rim State Park
Become familiar with the basics of binoculars and learn to recognize a few of Sea Rim's more common birds!
Apr 13
10:00a
End Date

Explore Bowhunting!

Purtis Creek State Park
Learn how to bow hunt with a fun community workshop!
Apr 13
10:30a
End Date

Compass Treasure Hunt **RSVP REQ'd**

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Boost your outdoors skills and discover how to use a compass. Then, take on the Compass Treasure Hunt!
Apr 13
2:00p
End Date

Navigation Revelation: Map and Compass

Tyler State Park
Learn a new outdoor skill!
Apr 15
9:00a
End Date

Surf Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Beachside fishing? Yes please!
Apr 18
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Apr 20
9:00a
End Date

Bait and Bay Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Apr 20
9:00a
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.
Apr 20
9:30a
End Date

Martin Dies Jr. State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Apr 20
1:00p
End Date

Kayaking 101

Palmetto State Park
Learn kayaking essential in Oxbow Lake. *Registration Required*
Apr 20
2:00p
End Date

Wild Food Walk

Tyler State Park
Edible and useful plants
Apr 22
9:00a
End Date

Surf Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Beachside fishing? Yes please!
Apr 26
10:00a
End Date

Birding Basics

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Learn the basics of birding and put our birding skills into action!
Apr 27
9:00a
End Date

Intro to Birding

Sea Rim State Park
Become familiar with the basics of binoculars and learn to recognize a few of Sea Rim's more common birds!
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
2:00p
End Date

Orienteering 101

Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a ranger to learn how to navigate the backcountry of Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Apr 28
10:00a
End Date

Intro to Fly Fishing

Lockhart State Park
Learn the basics of fly fishing in this fun class!

May 2024

May 2
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
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
9:00a
End Date

Bait and Bay Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
May 4
9:00a
End Date

Fly Fishing Class

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Join us for a beginners fly fishing class - no experience required. Master fly-fisher Bob Cappallo will focus on equipment, equipment selection, basic knot tying, casting and casting fundamentals.
May 4
9:30a
End Date

Purtis Creek State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)

Purtis Creek State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May 4
2:00p
End Date

Geocaching 101

Lockhart State Park
Join us for a high-tech treasure hunt!
May 6
9:00a
End Date

Surf Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Beachside fishing? Yes please!
May 9
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
May 11
9:00a
End Date

Bait and Bay Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
May 11
9:00a
End Date

Intro to Birding

Sea Rim State Park
Become familiar with the basics of binoculars and learn to recognize a few of Sea Rim's more common birds!
May 11
1:00p
End Date

Kayaking 101

Palmetto State Park
Learn kayaking essential in Oxbow Lake. *Registration Required*
May 16
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
May 17
6:30p
End Date

Huntsville State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family (Registration Open)

Huntsville State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May 18
9:00a
End Date

Bait and Bay Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
May 18
9:00a
End Date

Intro to Birding

Sea Rim State Park
Become familiar with the basics of binoculars and learn to recognize a few of Sea Rim's more common birds!
May 20
9:00a
End Date

Surf Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Beachside fishing? Yes please!
May 23
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
May 25
9:00a
End Date

Bait and Bay Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
May 27
9:00a
End Date

Surf Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Beachside fishing? Yes please!
May 30
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
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.
May 31
6:30p
End Date

Cleburne State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Dallas Area (Registration Open)

Cleburne State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.

June 2024

Jun 1
9:00a
End Date

Bait and Bay Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
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 3
9:00a
End Date

Surf Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Beachside fishing? Yes please!
Jun 6
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Jun 7
6:30p
End Date

Galveston Island State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (Registration Open)

Galveston Island State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun 8
9:00a
End Date

Bait and Bay Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Jun 10
9:00a
End Date

Surf Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Beachside fishing? Yes please!
Jun 13
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Jun 15
9:00a
End Date

Bait and Bay Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
Jun 17
9:00a
End Date

Surf Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Beachside fishing? Yes please!
Jun 20
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Jun 22
9:00a
End Date

Bait and Bay Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.
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
9:30a
End Date

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Jun 24
9:00a
End Date

Surf Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Beachside fishing? Yes please!
Jun 27
9:00a
End Date

Basic Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Need the basics for fishing? We've got them!
Jun 29
9:00a
End Date

Bait and Bay Fishing

Galveston Island State Park
Learn some tips and tricks for fishing in Galveston Bay.