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.
Celebrations
March 2, 2007 — Sebastopol House SHS — Toast To Texas — The celebration is to commemorate the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Everyone is given a bottle of Texas spring water for the toast and is invited to stay for refreshments after the event, which includes patriotic music, delivery of the mayor's proclamation by the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Mounted Posse and other festivities. The event strives to encourage us to remember those courageous Texans of yesterday who forged the Lone Star State. 1:30-2:30 p.m. (830) 379-4833. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Sebastopol House SHS] [Featured Events]
March 3, 2007 — Lake Texana SP — Texas Independence Day Programs — Start the day at the amphitheater learning about the local history of Texana (settled by part of Austin's colonists) at 10 a.m. followed by A Texas Craft at 2 p.m. A hike under the full moon from 7:30-8:30 p.m. ends the day's events. (361) 782-5718. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Lake Texana SP]
March 3–4, 2007 — Washington-on-the-Brazos SHS — Texas Independence Day Celebration — Celebrate Texas' 171st birthday at the "Birthplace of Texas," Washington-on-the-Brazos. Demonstrators, re-enactors and period music come together to make history come alive. Visit Independence Hall where the Texas Declaration was adopted March 2, 1836 and learn about Texas' ten years as a sovereign nation at the Star of the Republic Museum. There will be something for everyone. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; tour fees are waived during this special weekend. (936) 878-2214. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Washington-on-the-Brazos SHS] [Featured Events]
April 14, 2007 — Brazos Bend SP — Earth Day Celebration — A full day of family fun all aimed at educating you on what we can do to protect the Earth. We will have exhibits, hand-on activities, rock climbing wall and demonstrations from local, state and national conservation and environmental groups. We will also be offering guided nature hikes, educational programs, historical interpretation and games. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; please check our Web page for more details at http://www.bbspvo.org or call (979) 553-5101. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Brazos Bend SP] [Featured Events]
April 21, 2007 — Colorado Bend SP — Earth Day Celebration — Bring a friend and a picnic lunch and enjoy the beauty of this unique area of the Texas Hill Country. Take a self-guided 1-1/2-mile scenic, round trip tour to spectacular Gorman Falls, a 65-foot waterfall in a beautiful Hill Country setting. See Gorman Cave in a walking wild cave tour. Hike along the Pat Copeland Trail to Gorman Springs, a beautiful area of the park open to the public only twice a year, on this self-guided tour. Try your hand at other activities. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Gorman Falls tours 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; wild cave tours hourly 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; fees Gorman Falls tour $5 for 13 and older, $2 children 6-12, free for children 5 and under; Gorman Cave tours $15 per person; reservations recommended for cave tours (325) 628-3240. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Colorado Bend SP] [Featured Events]
April 24, 2007 — Lake Texana SP — Earth Day Celebration — We begin with a program on trees at 10 a.m. followed by leaf printing at 2 p.m. Afterwards plant a native tree you've brought or plant one of ours. We finish the day with a night hike at 7:30-8:30 p.m. (361) 782-5718. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Lake Texana SP]
May 5, 2007 — Fulton Mansion SHS — May Day — Bring the family for a fun-filled day of springtime activities. Dance around the maypole, play period games, enjoy old-fashioned pie-eating contests and create beautiful flower crafts. Live music, a petting zoo and a box lunch auction are sure to entertain. Come in your best old-fashioned clothes to participate in the costume contest and win the prize of May Queen and King. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (361) 729-0386. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Fulton Mansion SHS] [Featured Events]
May 5, 2007 — Sebastopol House SHS — MayDay! — This free, family event offers music, a maypole dance, demonstrations, a climbing wall, games, free kid's prizes and much more! Families are invited to come enjoy time spent together at this historic setting. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (830) 379-4833. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Sebastopol House SHS] [Featured Events]
May 5, 2007 — Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center — Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Family fun with a Hispanic theme including games, dancing, music and food. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; $2.50 discounted adult admission, free for children 12 and under (903) 676-BASS. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center] [Featured Events]
May 19, 2007 — Sea Center Texas — Gordon the Grouper's Birthday Party — To celebrate, kids of all ages are invited to explore coastal mystery boxes and make a fish print. Birthday cake and lemonade will be served. Visitors are sure to have lots of fun and photo opportunities. 10 a.m.-noon; free admission, but donations are appreciated. For more information, call (979) 292-0100. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Sea Center Texas]
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