Let Texas State Parks add something special to your winter holidays.



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The Holidays Are Almost Here!

Enjoy the crisp air, cozy up to the campfire, and let Texas State Parks help you celebrate the holidays. Parks are loaded with events to enjoy from Thanksgiving weekend all the way through Christmas!

Be sure to visit the Holidays in the Parks [ [link removed] ] page and Calendar of Events [ [link removed] ] for all the great event options and winter wonder your parks have to offer.

Parks fill up fast during the holidays. Make your reservations [ [link removed] ] in advance for day passes and overnight sites.

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*Austin and San Antonio Area Events*

Inks Lake camping holiday lights.

●  *6th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run [ [link removed] ]* *at South Llano River on Nov. 23. *The park is home to a Rio Grande turkey roost, so we found it fitting that we have a Turkey Trot!

*●  Deck the Halls [ [link removed] ]* at *Lyndon B. Johnson on Nov. 25*. Learn about making Christmas decorations with natural materials.

●  *Holiday Festival of Lights [ [link removed] ]* at *Inks Lake on Dec. 16*. Come one, come all, to our THIRD ANNUAL Holiday Festival of Lights. We invite campers to decorate their campsite the weekend before Christmas in the spirit of the holidays.

●  *Holidays for the Birds [ [link removed] ]* at *Lockhart on Dec. 13 and Dec. 23*. Join the elves in Santa’s workshop and make bird feeders for our feathered friends!

More events near Austin [ [link removed] ] and San Antonio [ [link removed] ].



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*Dallas/Fort Worth Area Events*

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●  *Walk Off the Stuffing [ [link removed] ]* at *Ray Roberts - Johnson Branch Unit on Nov. 24*. Feeling a little stuffed from all the stuffing you ate for Thanksgiving? No problem! Join Ranger Brett as we walk off the stuffing from Thanksgiving.

●  *Gobble Wobble Thanksgiving Hike [ [link removed] ] *at* Cedar Hill on Nov. 25*. Walk off your Thanksgiving Day meal and explore nature in the cool fall air!

●  *Turkeys Are on the Trail! [ [link removed] ] *at *Lake Whitney on Nov. 25*. The rafter or flock of turkeys are hiding on our Two Bridges Trail. Walk, wobble or strut your way along this one-mile trail to find those gobblers. 

●  *Light Up the Park [ [link removed] ]* at *Eisenhower on Dec. 8-9*. This is a drive-through holiday light event with an interactive stop for Santa meet & greet, pictures, DIY activities and more! "Please bring one unwrapped toy per vehicle for entrance to this event."

●  *Bonham State Park's Annual Christmas Light up the Park Event [ [link removed] ] *at *Bonham on Dec. 15-16*. Drive through the campground and see the campsites decorated for the holiday season. "Campsite fees waived Dec. 11-17 for those who participate by decorating their campsites with holiday lights and decorations. "

More events near Dallas/Fort Worth [ [link removed] ].



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*Houston and Gulf Coast Area Events*

Windmill decorated with lights at Brazos Bend.

●  *Guided Turkey Hike [ [link removed] ] *at* Galveston Island on Nov. 23. *There has never been a wild turkey recorded in the park, but that won’t stop us from looking for one! Join us for a slow-paced hike over moderate terrain with a naturalist.

●  *Wildcraft: Turkeys! [ [link removed] ]* at *Brazos Bend on Nov. 25*. Join us outside the Nature Center for a story and coloring craft about turkeys!

●  *Creekside Christmas* [ [link removed] ] at *Village Creek on Dec. 9*. Put on your jingle bells and come out to the park for the annual Creekside Christmas celebration!

*●  Christmas in the Park [ [link removed] ]* at *Goose Island on Dec. 9*. See the park in lights, enjoy holiday activities and CAMP FOR FREE when you decorate your campsite!

*●  Santa's Workshop [ [link removed] ] *at* Stephen F. Austin on Dec. 16*. Our feathered friends deserve gifts too! Come help Santa’s elves make the perfect gift for your backyard birds.

More events near Houston [ [link removed] ] and the Gulf Coast [ [link removed] ].



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**West Texas & *Panhandle Area Events***

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●  *The Thanksgiving Van Tour [ [link removed] ]* at *Palo Duro Canyon on Nov. 23*. Enjoy a guided drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van during the Thanksgiving holiday.

●  *Christmas in the Desert* [ [link removed] ] at *Balmorhea on Dec. 16-17*. Celebrate the holiday season with a stroll down the decorated tree grove and enjoy scenic sites as Christmas lights twinkle against the spring-fed swimming pool.

●  *Fa La La in the Forest [ [link removed] ] *at *Abilene on Dec. 9*. Campers adorn their campsites, screened shelters, and yurts with festive decorations for all to see. 

More events near West Texas [ [link removed] ] and the Panhandle [ [link removed] ].



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Give the Gift of the Outdoors

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Join the Texas State Parks' 100-year celebration with the stunning 2023 Texas State Parks Ornament! This special ornament is crafted with great attention to detail, made with vibrant colors on metal and features a laser-cutting technique used to create a distinct dot for every one of Texas's 89 State Parks. Each ornament is $19.95 plus tax. Available for purchase on Nov. 20, online only [ [link removed] ].

 



Magazine Holiday offer [ [link removed] ]

Outdoor explorers and armchair adventurers: get the best of the Texas outdoors dropped into your mailbox ten times a year. A subscription to "Texas Parks & Wildlife" magazine is just $20/year and also includes full access to our digital app library featuring more than 800 stories spotlighting the best of Texas' wild things and wild places. Get your subscription [ [link removed] ] today.



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Gift cards can be used for park passes, entry and overnight fees, in-store purchases and more. Purchase gift cards online [ [link removed] ], by calling (512) 389-8900 or get one at most state parks. Shipping and handling fees apply to online and call center orders. Gift cards must be sent to the address on the purchasing customer's profile but are fully transferable to the gift recipient.



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