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*

LBJ SP

● * Chisholm Trail Turkey Trot [ [link removed] ]* at *Lockhart State Park on* *Nov. 22*. Ready, Set…. Gobble! Join us for a 1-mile or 5K run/walk to celebrate fall in the park!

*●  8th Annual Turkey Trot 5K/1-Mile Fun Run [ [link removed] ]* at *South Llano River State Park on Nov. 27. *Come burn off those Thanksgiving calories!

●  *56th Annual Tree Lighting [ [link removed] ]* at *Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site on Dec. 21. *Enjoy this special tradition started 56 years ago by President and Mrs. Johnson.

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



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*Dallas/Fort Worth Area Events*

Camper With Lights

●  *Walk Off the Stuffing [ [link removed] ]* at *Ray Roberts Lake - Johnson Branch Unit on Nov. 28*. Join our annual hike to walk off all that Thanksgiving stuffing.

●  *Christmas in the Park 2025 [ [link removed] ] *at *Lake Whitney State Park on Dec. 20*. It's the most wonderful time of the year! Decorate your campsite for this weekend and you will save 25%. We welcome everyone to join us between 6-8 p.m. to experience Christmas in the park and vote for your favorite campsite!

●  *Cowboy Christmas [ [link removed] ]* at *Cleburne State Park on Dec. 20*. Join our rangers for a Christmas on the trail! We will be singing cowboy Christmas songs and reading cowboy Christmas poetry. Afterward, drive through our campgrounds to see sites lit up in celebration of Christmas.

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



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*Houston and Gulf Coast Area Events*

Galveston Island State Park

●  *Guided Turkey Hike [ [link removed] ] *at* Galveston Island on Nov. 27. *There has never been a wild turkey recorded in the park, but that won’t stop us from looking for one! 

●  *Christmas Party at Ravens Lodge [ [link removed] ]* at *Huntsville State Park on Dec. 6*. Ravens Lodge was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps to be a place of public gathering and celebration in our state parks. We will be decorating the lodge and serving snacks, beverages and s’mores on the patio.

*●  Christmas in the Park [ [link removed] ]* at *Goose Island on Dec. 13*. See the park in lights, enjoy holiday activities and camp for free when you decorate your campsite!

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



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

Fort Leaton State Historic Site

●  *Turkey Hunt and Craft [ [link removed] ]* at *Palo Duro Canyon State Park on Nov. 22*. Join us for a fun and interactive program where participants can search for hidden turkey “tracks” and clues and then create a turkey-themed craft to take home. Perfect for families and kids looking to explore and get creative!

●  *Posada [ [link removed] ]* at *Fort Leaton State Historic Site on Dec. 13*. Experience the holiday traditions of the borderlands at our annual Posada at Fort Leaton! "Posada" means "inn" or "shelter" in Spanish. This traditional Mexican Christmas tradition tells the story of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem through skits and songs!

●  *Holly Days in the Park [ [link removed] ]* at *San Angelo State Park on Dec. 13*. Join us for a drive-through tour of lights in the Red Arroyo campground and pictures with some special guests at the Chaparral Pavillion.

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



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**Tyler & East Texas Area Events**

Daingerfield State Park

●  *Gobble Wobble! [ [link removed] ]* at *Purtis Creek State Park **on Nov. 28*. Join a ranger to walk off that Thanksgiving dinner!

●  *Christmas in the Park [ [link removed] ]* at *Atlanta State Park on Dec. 12*. Experience a Christmas Wonderland and meet Santa inside the Pineywoods of Atlanta State Park!

●  *Christmas in the Park [ [link removed] ]* at *Daingerfield State Park Dec. 17-20*. Start a new tradition with us by driving through the park, lit up like Santa Land, from Wednesday through Saturday! You'll get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!

More events in Tyler and East Texas [ [link removed] ]. 



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Give the Gift of the Outdoors

2025 Texas State Parks Ornament [ [link removed] ]

The 2025 ornament features Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, which is in a small slice of Tamaulipan riparian forest -- a unique ecosystem found along the Rio Grande and its tributaries. Many of the plants and animals in this endangered habitat can only be found in this limited region of North America. The park is the World Birding Center Headquarters and home to rare birds like the Green Jay and Plain Chachalaca. Look for them and other wildlife like the Gulf fritillary butterfly along the two-story Hawk Observation Tower. Get your 2025 ornament now [ [link removed] ] for $26.95 (plus tax), only available online!

Find more gift ideas at our online store [ [link removed] ].



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TPW Magazine Holiday Offer [ [link removed] ]

Outdoor explorers and armchair adventurers: get the best of the Texas outdoors dropped into your mailbox 10 times a year. A subscription to "Texas Parks & Wildlife" magazine is only $2/month and includes full access to our digital app-library, featuring more than 900 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 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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