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Texas State Parks are loaded with events to enjoy from Thanksgiving weekend all the way through Christmas! In addition to events listed here, be sure to visit the Holidays in the Parks page and the Calendar of Events for more great options.
Turkey Trot at Lockhart (Nov. 30) – Ready, set, gobble! Join us for a 1-mile or 5K run/walk.
Deck the Halls at Lyndon B. Johnson (Nov. 30) – Help the Sauer-Beckmann Farm get ready for the holidays by stringing popcorn and decorating cookies.
Mother Neff Christmas at Mother Neff (Dec. 8) – Join us for crafts, a Christmas-themed bird walk, holiday shopping, and Dutch oven cooking and treats!
Holidays for the Birds at Lockhart (Dec. 21) – Join the elves in Santa’s workshop by making bird feeders for our feathered friends!
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Thanksgiving Gobble Wobble at Caddo Lake (Nov. 28) – Bring your family and give thanks for our public lands as we hike off the stuffing and turkey!
Christmas in the Park at Atlanta (Dec. 13-14) – Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, The Grinch, and Smokey the Bear and enjoy the drive through decorated campgrounds.
Nature Wonderland Hike at Tyler (Dec. 14) – Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of winter as the sun goes down during this 2-mile hike.
Christmas in the Park at Daingerfield (Dec. 18-21) – Drive through the park to enjoy an evening full of Christmas spirit, and on Friday and Saturday, you’ll even get to meet Santa!
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Opt-Out Paddles at Galveston Island (Nov. 29) – Opt out of the biggest shopping day of the year by taking an adult paddling tour. Advanced registration required.
Thanksgiving Themed Crafts at Lake Livingston (Nov. 30) – Show off your creative skills on a Thanksgiving-themed project you can take home!
Campfire Turkey Talk at Lake Livingston (Nov. 30) – Learn about your favorite Thanksgiving food: the turkey!
Holiday in the Park at Sheldon Lake (Dec. 8) – Join park rangers foractivities and crafts you can enjoy with friends and family.
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Turkey Day Hike at San Angelo (Nov. 30) – Need some extra motivation to burn off all that Thanksgiving Dinner? Come join us for a morning hike on the North Unit of the park!
Fa La La in the Forest at Abilene (Dec. 14) – Come for the light show, or decorate your campsites, screen shelters, or yurts with lights and decorations. Campsite fees will be waived for the day of the event for anyone who decorates their site.
Holly-Days in the Park at San Angelo (Dec. 14) – Come celebrate Christmas by enjoying our campground light tour, making ornament decorations, enjoying some s'mores, and vising with Santa.
Yuletide Firewalk at Palo Duro Canyon (Dec. 20) – Join our ranger for a short nature hike to learn about the origins of Yuletide, and then enjoy some traditional Wassail and a Yuletide fire.
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2nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K at South Llano River (Nov. 28) – Burn off those extra calories (and see if you can spot one of the park's Rio Grande turkeys) as you run/walk through the roost area towards the finish line!
Christmas at the Ranch at South Llano River (Dec. 7) – Decorate trees, take pictures with Santa, drink hot chocolate, and enjoy some tunes.
Christmas for the Birds at Guadalupe River (Dec. 21) – Join us to make a bird feeder for our feathered friends this holiday season!
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La Posada at Fort Leaton (Dec. 13) – Enjoy skits, songs, and celebratory breaking of piñatas! Luminaries light the way as you walk and sing. Mariachis, folkloric dancers, warm fireplaces, and traditional treats await inside.
DIY Ornament Workshop at Davis Mountains (Dec. 14) – It's time to deck the tree! Visit the Interpretive Center to create and take home your own new ornaments.
BYO S'mores! at Franklin Mountains (Dec. 20) – Gather with us around the campfire, as people have gathered for thousands of years to share food, fun, and family time. Remember to bring your own s'mores!
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