San Antonio Events
Events in and around San Antonio.
April 2024
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
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Apr
19
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Apr
19
8:00p
End Date
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
Catfish Point Trail Guided Hike
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Get outside and enjoy some time on the trail!
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
Native American Games
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Sometimes life for Native Americans was all fun and games!
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
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Inks Lake State Park
Learn how an animal's unique fur pattern or skull anatomy helps it survive and touch real specimens!
Apr
20
10:30a
End Date
Rock the Boat (Reservations Required)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Kayaks + Geology = A Rockin' Time
Apr
20
1:00p
End Date
Castle Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learn about the CCC and the magnificent building they constructed at the park.
Apr
20
1:00p
End Date
Apr
20
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Apr
20
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Apr
20
2:00p
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Join a park ranger or volunteer on a short but informative hike!
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
9:00a
End Date
Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Apr
21
9:30a
End Date
Watercolor in the Park- Wildflowers--FULL
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a captivating exploration of the park's vibrant wildflowers through the art of watercolor!
Apr
21
10:00a
End Date
Intro to Birding
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn how to use a field guide & binoculars before heading down the trail to see what birds we can find!
Apr
21
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
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
23
10:00a
End Date
Make Your Mark with Art in the Park
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
Apr
24
10:00a
End Date
Apr
24
2:00p
End Date
Amazing Microscopes!
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
Apr
26
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
Apr
26
10:00a
End Date
Wildflower Walk *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us for a guided walk of Honey Creek State Natural Area to enjoy this season's beautiful wildflowers and contribute to community science to help San Antonio win the 2024 City Nature Challenge!
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
Wildflower Walk *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us for a guided walk of Honey Creek State Natural Area to enjoy this season's beautiful wildflowers and contribute to community science to help San Antonio win the 2024 City Nature Challenge!
Apr
27
10:00a
End Date
Apr
27
10:00a
End Date
Beat the Burn: Hiking Safely in Texas Summers
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us to learn about introductory survival and outdoor skills to keep you safe while hiking in Texas State Parks!
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
City Nature Challenge with iNaturalist
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn how to use the free app, iNaturalist, to help identify plants and animals and participate in a citizen science project- the City Nature Challenge!
Apr
27
10:00a
End Date
Guinea Grass Pull Party (Reservations Required)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
It's a natural resource conservation party, whoop!
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
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Apr
27
1:00p
End Date
Earth Day Girl Scout Cleanup
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Girl Scout service opportunity! In honor of Earth Day, all Girl Scouts are welcome to come and clean up trash along the shoreline of Choke Canyon Reservoir.
Apr
27
1:00p
End Date
Kayak Litter Clean Up (Reservations Required)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Help keep the park clean from the water!
Apr
27
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
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
9:00a
End Date
Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Apr
28
9:00a
End Date
City Nature Challenge Bioblitz
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Ever wonder what types of plants and animals are right outside our front doors?
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
10:00a
End Date
Apr
28
2:00p
End Date
Apr
30
10:00a
End Date
Make Your Mark with Art in the Park
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
May 2024
May
3
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class
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
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk 101
Palmetto State Park
Join us on this guided hike to learn about the birds that call Palmetto SP home.
May
4
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
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
Canceled 4/6 - Fire Through Our Forest - Guided Hike
Bastrop State Park
4/6 hike is Canceled - 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
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May
4
2:00p
End Date
May
4
8:00p
End Date
Frog & Toad Watch
Lockhart State Park
Join a park ranger to search for the amphibians that call Lockhart home!
May
5
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.
May
5
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
May
7
10:00a
End Date
Make Your Mark with Art in the Park
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
May
8
10:00a
End Date
Wildflower Bingo Walk
Lockhart State Park
Learn how to identify common wildflowers, and play a game of bingo on the trails!
May
8
2:00p
End Date
Amazing Microscopes!
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
May
9
9:00p
End Date
Astronomy with Buddy- Cancelled!
South Llano River State Park
Come by for a quick look at the stars!
May
10
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
May
10
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May
11
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk 101
Palmetto State Park
Join us on this guided hike to learn about the birds that call Palmetto SP home.
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
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
May
11
9:00a
End Date
CANCELED-Nature Journaling
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
**This event has been canceled but we're doing it again on October 5**
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
10:00a
End Date
Paws for a Cause!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Park Rangers, Hill Country SPCA, and the Friends of Enchanted Rock to learn about having pets in State Parks while meeting adoptable pups.
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
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
11
8:00p
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!
May
11
9:00p
End Date
Stargazing
Lockhart State Park
Discover the wonders of the night sky! Drop in any time between 9-10pm.
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
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
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
12
10:00a
End Date
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
10:00a
End Date
Legacy in Lockhart: Guided CCC Walk
Lockhart State Park
Hike with a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps and their enduring legacy at Lockhart State Park!
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
15
2:00p
End Date
Amazing Microscopes!
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
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
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
17
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May
17
7:30p
End Date
May
18
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
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
18
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May
18
2:00p
End Date
Tipis on the Prairie
Lockhart State Park
Join us to set up a tipi and learn about Native American culture!
May
19
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
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
21
10:00a
End Date
Make Your Mark with Art in the Park
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
May
22
2:00p
End Date
Amazing Microscopes!
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
May
24
9:00a
End Date
Aquatic WILD Workshop - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX - Urban Ecology Center - Phil Hardberger Park
Professional development for anyone who works with education of children
May
24
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
May
24
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May
24
7:30p
End Date
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
8:30a
End Date
Golf for Beginners 1
Lockhart State Park
Take a swing at golf! Learn the basics of the sport in this fun class. Registration required.
May
25
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
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
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
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
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
May
25
2:00p
End Date
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
25
8:00p
End Date
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
26
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
May
26
10:00a
End Date
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
28
10:00a
End Date
Make Your Mark with Art in the Park
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
May
29
2:00p
End Date
Amazing Microscopes!
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
May
30
10:00a
End Date
May
31
9:00a
End Date
Little Naturalists Preschool Class
Guadalupe River State Park
Experience Guadalupe River State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for preschool-age kids!
May
31
1:00p
End Date
Nature Center
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for 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
9:00a
End Date
Caldwell County Girls’ Outdoor Workshop
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a FREE outdoor skills workshop exclusively for girls ages 10-18! Registration required.
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
8
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
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
12
2:00p
End Date
Amazing Microscopes!
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
Jun
14
9:00a
End Date
Project WILD Workshop - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX - H.E. Butt Foundation Offices
Professional development for anyone who works in education with children or the public
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
19
2:00p
End Date
Amazing Microscopes!
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
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
22
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Jun
26
2:00p
End Date
Amazing Microscopes!
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
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
3
2:00p
End Date
Amazing Microscopes!
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
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
6
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
Jul
10
2:00p
End Date
Amazing Microscopes!
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
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
17
2:00p
End Date
Amazing Microscopes!
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Learn how to use simple Prism Microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
Jul
20
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
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
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
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!
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Animals of the Park Discovery Table
Lockhart State Park
Stop by Park HQ to test your nature knowledge! Drop in any time between 10am-2pm.
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
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the Hill Country Astronomers 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!