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Get a jump-start on Halloween this year by visiting a state park near you! Many parks are offering holiday-themed festivities all month long for you and your friends and family to enjoy. From trick-or-treating and spooky science to costumed dog walks and thrilling hikes, there are great Halloween-themed events for everyone.
Zombie
Apocalypse Hike at Buescher (Oct. 22) - If the zombies came tomorrow, would you be
prepared? Learn what you can do to survive in the Lost Pines when the time
comes.
Halloweenfest at Lockhart (Oct. 29) - Don your costume and come on down to Lockhart
State Park to enjoy Halloween-themed crafts, “spooky” storytime, and more!
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Trunk or Treat at Fort Richardson
(Oct. 22) - Walk the
park and get lots of goodies to eat. Stroll the historic grounds at dark looking
for ghosts, goblins, and the dearly departed.
Spooky Spiders at Eisenhower (Oct. 28) - Come learn about the park's
eight-legged, creepy-crawlies and make a spooky spider craft just in time for
Halloween!
Nature Costume Hike at Cooper Lake
(Oct. 29) - What is
your favorite part of nature? Build a costume then take a hike with a park ranger to see who scares "who - who - who" first!
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Geocache Trick or Treat at Martin Creek
(Oct. 29) - Learn to
use a GPS for geocaching and head out to find hidden caches with a
Halloween trick or a treat. Stay until dark to enjoy Trunk or Treat as well. Costumes encouraged.
Haunted Hike at Martin Dies, Jr. (Oct. 29) - Join a fun family Halloween event, including a short guided spooky hike through the forest, fun outdoor games and activities, and a costume contest.
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 Ghost Hike and Mermaid Tales at
Galveston Island (Oct. 8, 15, 29)
- Explore the park at night for myths, legends, and stories of Galveston
Island's Native Americans, pirates, and explorers while we walk the beach.
Halloween in the Park at Sheldon Lake
(Oct. 15) - Experience
the park after dark and join us for games, crafts, the Spooky Trail, live
animals, and more!
Halloween in the Park at Lake Livingston
(Oct. 29) – Enjoy a
full day of fun in the park with a family pumpkin carving contest,
trick-or-treating, mini-pumpkin decorating, and campfire ghost stories.
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Not So Creepy Critters at South Llano River
(Oct. 22) – Join us
to learn about “creepy” animals, such as owls, bats, spiders, and snakes, including
displays and live animals. Make sure you dress up for our costume contest!
Spooky Skyfest at Garner (Oct. 29) – Join us on a moonless night for some dark-sky
viewing and hear haunting tales of the Frio Canyon...if you dare!
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10th Annual Spooky Science
Fest at Estero Llano Grande (Oct. 22) – Visit “Jurassic Estero” for a dynamic dinosaur children’s
program as well as traditional fall fare like hayrides, costume contests, food
vendors, and fun outdoor activities.
Haunted Trails at Resaca de la Palma
(Oct. 29) – Put on
your favorite costume and enjoy a night of fun, food, games, and haunted hiking
trails!
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Howl-oween Bark in the Park at Franklin
Mountains (Oct. 7) –
Come out to the park for a Halloween celebration hike – costumes for both
two-legged and four-legged participants encouraged! (Reservations required.)
Halloween Fest at Wyler Aerial Tramway (Oct.
29) – Come check out
our spooky exhibits and learn about bats and some creepy desert critters at the
Halloween Fest. Be sure to bring your Jack-o-lanterns in for the pumpkin
carving contest as well!
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Enjoy unlimited entry to more than 90
Texas State Parks for one year.
Get an annual State Parks Pass for $70 and pay no
entry fees for you AND your carload of guests! Call (512) 389-8900
or pick one up at any state park
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