The Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks is in full swing as spring brings more Texans outdoors. To commemorate 100 years, every state park will host at least one special community event during the 2023 Centennial year, along with regular park events all year long.
In April, state parks across Texas will host a variety of events, including several that commemorate Earth Day. Everyone is invited to join in the fun.
April 14 – 16 Caddo Lake State Park (East Texas, northeast of Marshall) Caddo Homecoming!
Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and 30 years of conservation with the Caddo Lake Institute during this week-end-long event. Walk into yesteryear at Caddo Lake State Park and try your hand at canoeing, fishing, games, art, and even a sock hop. Decorate your campsite with a retro theme, visit an outreach table or local presentation, and enjoy events and activities all weekend long. The event will run from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.
April 15 Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit (north of Dallas-Fort Worth) Greenfest on the Greenbelt Come celebrate 100 Years of Texas State Parks at Greenfest 2023, presented by the Greenbelt Alliance of Denton County. Greenfest includes a 5k run, a 1-mile fun run and a family festival centered around health, wellness, and outdoor recreation. The event will run from 7:30 a.m.- 2 p.m
Dinosaur Valley State Park (near Glen Rose, southwest of Dallas- Fort Worth) Annual Spring Wing Ding Join us as we celebrate everything migratory and with wings. We will have ranger programs, self-guided activities, arts and crafts, hikes and nature walks and much more. The event will run from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Bonham State Park (northeast of Dallas-Fort Worth) Texas State Parks 100-Year Celebration Celebrate this 100-year milestone with us at Bonham State Park. We will have various natural and cultural table talks and activities for all to enjoy including identifying fossils, a Bois ‘d Arc Trail CCC hike and a backyard bass program. The event will run from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
April 22 Mission Tejas State Park (East Texas, west of Nacogdoches) 16th Annual Folk Festival at Mission Tejas Kick back and take a trip back in time. Explore the festival grounds beneath the pines and interact with presenters that bring our past to life. Learn about the crafts, skills, trades and history that helped early Texans survive. There is fun for the whole family, with many activities for all ages. The event will run from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Village Creek State Park (north of Beaumont) Village Creek Fun Day Join us as we celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks. Our fun day will feature activities for all ages including primitive skills practice, paddling tutorials, archery, yoga, fishing, guided hikes and more. There will also be a Camping with a Ranger overnight event that night. The event will run from 10 a.m.7 p.m.
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