List of Events
Park Temporarily Closed for Repair – Caddo Lake SP
Caddo Lake State Park is closed for repair and refurbishing from September 29, 2018 to December 26, 2018.
Find out more »Holidays in Bloom
Visit the San Antonio Botanical Garden with family and friends this holiday season and enjoy magical displays through the end of the year. Garlands, red ribbons and other holiday decorations welcome guests, making the Garden a perfect setting for family photographs. Escape to nature with a stroll around the East Texas Lake and see the beauty of the changing seasons. Included with general admission. Members enjoy this exhibit for free. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Find out more »Park Temporarily Closed for Wildlife Management – Pedernales Falls
Pedernales Falls State Park will be closed for wildlife management activities (public hunts). During this time, only lottery drawn hunters will be allowed to enter the park. All other activities are prohibited, all trails are closed, and all campsites will be closed during this time. This park closes for these activities several times per year depending on what our Wildlife Biologist recommends for a healthy population of deer.
Find out more »Park Temporarily Closed for Wildlife Management – Colorado Bend
Park closed for wildlife management activities (public drawn hunt).
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Market Gardening 2.0: 2-day seminar with JM Fortier
Farmshare Austin and the Central Texas Young Farmers Coalition are thrilled to host farmer and author of the acclaimed The Market Gardener, JM Fortier, for a two-day workshop. In these workshops, Jean Martin (JM) will show you the many tools to his success including both physical techniques and management practices that enliven his agro-ecological approach to market gardening. He will use a combination of slides, lecture, interactive dialogue and field demonstrations. All new and updated information will focus on working with…
Find out more »Butchering & Curing at Barrington Farm
Butchering livestock was a very necessary way of life in the mid-19th century. Many of the animals raised on the farm were raised for that purpose. Pork has been preserved by drying, salting and smoking for centuries. There are different ways of curing, but they all serve the purpose of preserving it to eat later. Join us for our annual butchering and curing weekend, where we will be butchering a hog on Saturday and beginning the curing process on Sunday.…
Find out more »Christmas in the Park – Daingerfield
Come drive through the park lit up like Santa Land and get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday! Drive through the park to enjoy an evening full of Christmas spirit. Drive through the park on Wednesday through Saturday from 6:00pm to 10:00pm to enjoy the lights! On Friday and Saturday, Santa will make his grand entrance in the park at 6pm and will be at the day use area beside the fireplace at the Historic Pavilion to visit…
Find out more »Woodland Bird Walk
What will you find on a bird walk through the woods? Join us for an exploratory walk through the woods of Goose Island State Park. We'll learn about and identify the birds we see on our route, which includes a stop at the bird viewing area. When: 8:30-11:00 A.M. Where: Meet at the Turks Cap parking lot by site #157. Bring: Binoculars, water, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, camera, and weather-appropriate clothing. The park offers a limited number of binoculars available…
Find out more »Fate Bell’s Pictograph Shelter/Canyon Guided Walking Tour
For the month(s) of June, July and August the park offers one guided-only hike at 10 am to go into the canyon to view pictographs (ancient drawings) on Wednesday through Sunday. There are no tours available on Monday and Tuesday. For more information to plan your visit: Frequently Asked Questions. Please note: there are designated trails for hiking and biking that park visitors may do on their own, no access into the canyon without a guide.
Find out more »Plant Hike
Join us for a ranger-led hike to identify interesting native and non-native plants in the park. Ever wonder what the names of those plants were?! Ever wonder about that beautiful flower?! Join us on a two-hour leisurely stroll to explore the fauna of the park led by very knowledgeable Park Host Rick Snider!
Find out more »Palo Alto College Plant Sale
Plant Sale at the Greenhouse every Thursday from 10AM to 3PM! Vegetables, herbs, annuals, houseplants, woody ornamentals, and more! The Greenhouse is accessed by the service road next to the Natatorium on campus. Please call ahead during summer months to confirm availability: PAC Horticulture Club, 210-486-3080.
Find out more »WaterSaver Walks at the Garden
Explore our WaterSaver Gardens with a Master Naturalist. Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes, including Cottage, Hill Country, Manicure Xeriscape, and Spanish style. Come see what’s in bloom! Meet at 10 a.m. in the Greenwood Breezeway of the Halsell Welcome Building. The walk is free to members or with paid admission, but registration is required.
Find out more »Bird Bingo
Do you like Bingo? Well, how about birds? Come put your bird identification skills to the test with a Bird Bingo game! So you think you know birds... Let's find out! Join one of our park rangers for a game of bird bingo including some birds found here in the park. This game is held every Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Nature Center across from the Gymnasium and lasts 30 minutes to an hour. We hope we'll see you…
Find out more »History in Lights
Enjoy the holidays with a beautiful evening stroll through the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo. Goliad State Park invites you to visit our “History in Lights” exhibit, which will run from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm throughout the month of December. Lights and shadows will tell the story of this remarkable site as visitors walk the same path taken by Native Americans and Spanish Franciscans Priests so long ago. Entrance fees are $3.00 per adult and free for children 12…
Find out more »Critters of the Night
Bring the whole family and explore Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site in the dark to learn about our nocturnal critters! Please bring flashlights and water bottles and wear closed-toe shoes. Gates will close promptly at 6:00 P.M. Please register to secure your spot as space is limited to the first 15 participants. To reserve please call (915)857-1135
Find out more »Painting with Pizazz “Happy Holidays”
Come enjoy a cozy night of painting with us. Bring some mulled wine or the drink of your choice and some holiday snacks and cross someone off your shopping list with this painting. All art materials provided. $40 per person. Registration required.
Find out more »Geminids Meteor Shower
Watch the biggest meteor shower of the year and learn how humans looked up to survive. Meet at Central Park (across from the playground). Bring blankets or chairs to sit in, dress warmly and bring hot drinks. We will have the telescope out for the first part, then star stories, and end by enjoying the meteor shower. We'll provide hot cocoa and coffee while supplies last. Program free with entry fee.
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Cowboy Coffee!
Are you stout enough to drink Cowboy Coffee? Come test your grit! Join a Ranger and learn a little about Cowboy life! This program is a come and go from the Park Headquarters. Don’t forget your recipe for Cowboy Coffee and Dutch Oven Doughnuts! Children will not be served Coffee. Program free with entry fee. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@InksLakeSP), Instagram, and Facebook for all the latest information about park events!
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