TPWD Calendar
Use the links in the left column to find events by activity, region, site and date. Links are also listed for canceled events and restricted access to sites, as well as special calendars for landowners, state parks and wildlife management areas.
Pineywoods
December 1–25, 2006 — Starr Family Home SHS — Candlelight Christmas Dinners — In conjunction with the Wonderland of Lights Festival, we will offer our annual catered dinners compete with musical entertainment and a tour of the beautiful Starr Mansion. These are for group bookings by reservation only. Call for times, fees, reservations and more information (903) 935-3044. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Starr Family Home SHS] [Featured Events]
December 23, 2006 — Mission Tejas SP — El Camino Real Archeology Tour — Weather permitting, hear a brief history of the first Spanish Mission in East Texas where Texas got its name. Then take a scenic half-mile hike through the woods and see the site of the Nebedache Indian Village and stand in the traces of El Camino Real de los Tejas where Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, Jim Bowie and many other characters in Texas history rode. 9-11 a.m. (936) 687-2394. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
December 26–29, 2006 — Access Restricted — Tyler SP — Scheduled Hunts — 10 p.m. December 26 to 2 p.m. December 29. (903) 597-5338. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Tyler SP]
December 27–29, 2006 — Access Restricted — Huntsville SP — Scheduled Hunts — 6 a.m. December 27 to noon December 29. (936) 295-5644. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Huntsville SP]
January 3–5, 2007 — Access Restricted — Huntsville SP — Scheduled Hunts — 6 a.m. January 3 to noon January 5. (936) 295-5644. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Huntsville SP]
January 6, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — Dutch Oven Cooking — See what's cooking as the Tejas Chapter of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society meets in the picnic area of the park. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (936) 687-2394. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
January 6, 13, 27, 2007 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Walk on the Wild Side — Enjoy a guided interpretive hike down one of the trails in the park. Topics of discussion include plant and wildlife identification, habitat, ecology, conservation and environmental education. Bring your insect repellant and enthusiasm! Meet at park headquarters. Call for times and more information (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
January 8–12, 2007 — Access Restricted — Huntsville SP — Scheduled Hunts — 6 a.m. January 8 to noon January 12. (936) 295-5644. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Huntsville SP]
January 13, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — El Camino Real Archeology Tour — Weather permitting, hear a brief history of the first Spanish Mission in East Texas where Texas got its name. Then take a scenic half-mile hike through the woods and see the site of the Nebedache Indian Village and stand in the traces of El Camino Real de los Tejas where Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, Jim Bowie and many other characters in Texas history rode. 9-11 a.m. (936) 687-2394. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
January 20, 2007 — Canceled — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Floating the Forks — Come with us on this guided canoe trip as we start at historic Bevilport, paddle down the Angelina River, navigate through Bee Tree Slough, encounter the forks of the Angelina and Neches River and journey back through Steinhagen Reservoir to arrive back at the park. Bring lunch, plenty of drinking water and insect repellant. 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; fees $30 Texas State Parks Pass members per two person canoe or if you bring your own canoe, $40 non-members, $5 for third person in canoe; reservations required (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
January 20, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — Blacksmithing Demonstration — Weather permitting, local smiths will demonstrate the basics of metalworking by making handy household items. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (936) 687-2394. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
February 3, 2007 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Birdhouse Day — Hear an exciting program about bluebirds-learn what they look like, what they eat and how to take care of their needs. You can also build your own bluebird house from a kit, learn how to set it up and how and when to clean it out. Fun for the entire family! 10 a.m.-noon; $5 donation for each birdhouse kit (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP] [Featured Events]
February 3, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — Dutch Oven Cooking — See what's cooking as the Tejas Chapter of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society meets in the picnic area of the park. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (936) 687-2394. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
February 3–4, 2007 — Huntsville SP — Rocky Raccoon 100/50 Mile Trail Run — This ever-popular annual event is a gathering of endurance runners/walkers who will hit the trails of the park for two days. Participants in the 100-mile race will tackle five loops of 20 miles each. Participants in the 50-mile race will complete three loops at 16.67 miles each. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. for 100 mile, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. for 50 mile; for registration and more information on this privately sponsored and conducted event, visit http://www.tejastrails.com/rocky.html. (936) 295-5644. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Huntsville SP]
February 10, 2007 — Huntsville SP — Basic Fly Fishing Class — This FREE course will give participants the opportunity to learn the basics of fly fishing and prepare them to be responsible anglers who are respectful of Texas' fish and water resources. Subjects covered in the course include: equipment and casting, knots, fly tying, fish and their habitats, fishing safety and regulations. The course is free and open to anyone over the age of 12 years who is interested in learning about the sport of fly fishing. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; reservations required and should be made by calling Brenda Justice at (281) 534-0123. (936) 295-5644. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Huntsville SP]
February 10, 24, 2007 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Walk on the Wild Side — Enjoy a guided interpretive hike down one of the trails in the park. Topics of discussion include plant and wildlife identification, habitat, ecology, conservation and environmental education. Bring your insect repellant and enthusiasm! Meet at park headquarters. Call for times and more information (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
February 17, 2007 — Canceled — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Floating the Forks — Come with us on this guided canoe trip as we start at historic Bevilport, paddle down the Angelina River, navigate through Bee Tree Slough, encounter the forks of the Angelina and Neches River and journey back through Steinhagen Reservoir to arrive back at the park. Bring lunch, plenty of drinking water and insect repellant. 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; fees $30 Texas State Parks Pass members per two person canoe or if you bring your own canoe, $40 non-members, $5 for third person in canoe; reservations required (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
February 17, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — Blacksmithing Demonstration — Weather permitting, local smiths will demonstrate the basics of metalworking by making handy household items. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (936) 687-2394. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
February 24, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — El Camino Real Archeology Tour — Weather permitting, hear a brief history of the first Spanish Mission in East Texas where Texas got its name. Then take a scenic half-mile hike through the woods and see the site of the Nebedache Indian Village and stand in the traces of El Camino Real de los Tejas where Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, Jim Bowie and many other characters in Texas history rode. 9-11 a.m. (936) 687-2394. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
March 3, 2007 — Caddoan Mounds SHS — Formal Museum and Trail Tour — The museum will not only have it normal decor of murals, pictures and artifacts, but will also have an assortment of historical pictures on display, including verbal interpretation of the site's archeological past studies. A thorough examination of the importance of archeological research and surveys, purpose in the importance of this historic site, and connection to how modern day history can relate will be given. 9 a.m.-noon; fees free for Texas State Parks Pass members, $2 non-members, $1 senior citizens and free for children 12 and under (936) 858-3218. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Caddoan Mounds SHS]
March 3, 10, 24, 31, 2007 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Saturday Programs — Informative and entertaining programs including naturalist interpretive slide shows, demonstrations, games and sing-alongs. Topics range from wildlife to plants to outdoor recreation and conservation. Call for times and locations (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
March 3, 10, 24, 31, 2007 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Snakes Alive and Hungry! — Listen to a short interpretive program about snakes, and then watch as our park snakes are fed. Hands-on opportunity offered inside the Nature Center. 1-2 p.m. (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
March 3, 10, 24, 31, 2007 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Walk on the Wild Side — Enjoy a guided interpretive hike down one of the trails in the park. Topics of discussion include plant and wildlife identification, habitat, ecology, conservation and environmental education. Bring your insect repellant and enthusiasm! Meet at park headquarters. 10-11 a.m. (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
March 10, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — Pioneer Tools — After a tour of the historic Rice family home, pioneer tools and woodworking techniques will be demonstrated. Included will be the use of the poll axe, broadaxe, adzes, froe, drawknife and shaving horse, augers and many other tools. 10 a.m.-noon (936) 687-2394. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
March 10, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — Pioneer Toys and Games — Learn about toys that might have been available to pioneer children and games that children played from the early 1800s. Children of all ages will be allowed to try out some of the toys and games (with adult supervision). 1:30-3:30 p.m. (936) 687-2394. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
March 17, 2007 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Floating the Forks — Come with us on this guided canoe trip as we start at historic Bevilport, paddle down the Angelina River, navigate through Bee Tree Slough, encounter the forks of the Angelina and Neches River and journey back through Steinhagen Reservoir to arrive back at the park. Bring lunch, plenty of drinking water and insect repellant. 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; fees $30 Texas State Parks Pass members per two person canoe or if you bring your own canoe, $40 non-members, $5 for third person in canoe; reservations required (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
March 24, 2007 — Caddoan Mounds SHS — Astronomy — Using telescopes including a 10-inch Dobsonian, visitors will be able to see the rings of Saturn, craters of our moon, a star being born (the great Orion nebula) and other celestial objects, as well as workshops on learning to find constellations and major stars and planets. You may also bring your own telescope to share for viewing or if you have questions. 7:30-9 p.m. weather permitting (936) 858-3218. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Caddoan Mounds SHS]
March 31, 2007 — Huntsville SP — Hog's Hunt 25/50K Trail Run — Runners/walkers will complete one or two laps of a 25K race route through the trails of the park. 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; for registration and more information on this privately sponsored and conducted event, visit http://www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com/raceHogsHunt50K.html. (936) 295-5644. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Huntsville SP]
April 7, 14, 28, 2007 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Saturday Programs — Informative and entertaining programs including naturalist interpretive slide shows, demonstrations, games and sing-alongs. Topics range from wildlife to plants to outdoor recreation and conservation. Call for times and locations (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
April 7, 14, 28, 2007 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Snakes Alive and Hungry! — Listen to a short interpretive program about snakes, and then watch as our park snakes are fed. Hands-on opportunity offered inside the Nature Center. 1-2 p.m. (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
April 7, 14, 28, 2007 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Walk on the Wild Side — Enjoy a guided interpretive hike down one of the trails in the park. Topics of discussion include plant and wildlife identification, habitat, ecology, conservation and environmental education. Bring your insect repellant and enthusiasm! Meet at park headquarters. 10-11 a.m. (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
April 14, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — El Camino Real Archeology Tour — Weather permitting, hear a brief history of the first Spanish Mission in East Texas where Texas got its name. Then take a scenic half-mile hike through the woods and see the site of the Nebedache Indian Village and stand in the traces of El Camino Real de los Tejas where Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, Jim Bowie and many other characters in Texas history rode. 9:30 a.m.-noon (936) 687-2394. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
April 21, 2007 — Caddoan Mounds SHS — Astronomy — Using telescopes including a 10-inch Dobsonian, visitors will be able to see the rings of Saturn, craters of our moon, a star being born (the great Orion nebula) and other celestial objects, as well as workshops on learning to find constellations and major stars and planets. You may also bring your own telescope to share for viewing or if you have questions. 7:30-9 p.m. weather permitting (936) 858-3218. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Caddoan Mounds SHS]
April 21, 2007 — Caddoan Mounds SHS — Formal Museum and Trail Tour — The museum will not only have it normal decor of murals, pictures and artifacts, but will also have an assortment of historical pictures on display, including verbal interpretation of the site's archeological past studies. A thorough examination of the importance of archeological research and surveys, purpose in the importance of this historic site, and connection to how modern day history can relate will be given. 9 a.m.-noon; fees free for Texas State Parks Pass members, $2 non-members, $1 senior citizens and free for children 12 and under (936) 858-3218. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Caddoan Mounds SHS]
April 21, 2007 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Floating the Forks — Come with us on this guided canoe trip as we start at historic Bevilport, paddle down the Angelina River, navigate through Bee Tree Slough, encounter the forks of the Angelina and Neches River and journey back through Steinhagen Reservoir to arrive back at the park. Bring lunch, plenty of drinking water and insect repellant. 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; fees $30 Texas State Parks Pass members per two person canoe or if you bring your own canoe, $40 non-members, $5 for third person in canoe; reservations required (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
May 5, 12, 2007 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Saturday Programs — Informative and entertaining programs including naturalist interpretive slide shows, demonstrations, games and sing-alongs. Topics range from wildlife to plants to outdoor recreation and conservation. Call for times and locations (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
May 5, 12, 2007 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Snakes Alive and Hungry! — Listen to a short interpretive program about snakes, and then watch as our park snakes are fed. Hands-on opportunity offered inside the Nature Center. 1-2 p.m. (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
May 5, 12, 2007 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Walk on the Wild Side — Enjoy a guided interpretive hike down one of the trails in the park. Topics of discussion include plant and wildlife identification, habitat, ecology, conservation and environmental education. Bring your insect repellant and enthusiasm! Meet at park headquarters. 10-11 a.m. (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
May 12, 2007 — Mission Tejas SP — Folk Life Festival — Learn the folk ways of the pioneer days. There will be demonstrations including cordage, basket weaving, flint knapping, beading, dulcimer, cooperage, clay making, antique tool making, pioneer tools, blacksmithing and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (936) 687-2394. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Mission Tejas SP]
May 19, 2007 — Caddoan Mounds SHS — Astronomy — Using telescopes including a 10-inch Dobsonian, visitors will be able to see the rings of Saturn, craters of our moon, a star being born (the great Orion nebula) and other celestial objects, as well as workshops on learning to find constellations and major stars and planets. You may also bring your own telescope to share for viewing or if you have questions. 7:30-9 p.m. weather permitting (936) 858-3218. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Caddoan Mounds SHS]
May 19, 2007 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Floating the Forks — Come with us on this guided canoe trip as we start at historic Bevilport, paddle down the Angelina River, navigate through Bee Tree Slough, encounter the forks of the Angelina and Neches River and journey back through Steinhagen Reservoir to arrive back at the park. Bring lunch, plenty of drinking water and insect repellant. 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; fees $30 Texas State Parks Pass members per two person canoe or if you bring your own canoe, $40 non-members, $5 for third person in canoe; reservations required (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
May 26, 2007 — Martin Dies, Jr. SP — Crimestoppers Band Concert — Listen to this group made up of local police officers as they provide live music including country, rock and roll, swing, blues and jazz. This free concert in open to everyone, and the entertainment is exceptional! Call for time and location (409) 384-5231. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Martin Dies, Jr. SP]
This calendar lists items sponsored by TPWD or in which TPWD is a participant.
Symbols and Abbreviations
- = Featured Event
- SP = State Park
- SHS = State Historic Site
- SP&HS = State Park and Historic Site
- SFH = State Fish Hatchery
- SNA = State Natural Area
- WMA = Wildlife Management Area
Calendars on Other Sites
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744