●  5th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run at South Llano River on Nov. 24. The park is home to a Rio Grande turkey roost, so we found it fitting that we have a Turkey Trot!

●  "T" is for Turkey at Colorado Bend on Nov. 24. Paint a turkey or other favorite bird. All supplies will be provided. Fun for all ages!

●  A Lost Pines CCC Christmas at Bastrop on Dec. 17. Tour the inside of the historic Refectory and see how the Civilian Conservation Corps celebrated Christmas away from home! 

●  Holidays for the Birds at Lockhart on Dec. 21. Join the elves in Santa’s workshop and make bird feeders for our feathered friends!

More events near Austin and San Antonio.

●  Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts at Ray Roberts Lake-Johnson Branch Unit on Nov. 22. Join Ranger Izzy at the Nature Center for some Thanksgiving arts and crafts.

●  15th Annual "Walk-off the Bird" Bird Walk at Tyler on Nov. 25. Walk off that Thanksgiving feast, relax and enjoy the bird life of the East Texas Pineywoods. 

●  2nd Annual Christmas Light up the Park at Bonham on Dec. 16-17. Drive through the campground and see the campsites decorated for the holiday season.

●  Christmas in the Park at Daingerfield on Dec. 14-17. Join us for our 10th annual Christmas in the Park event! Drive through the park to enjoy an evening full of lights and Christmas spirit!

More events near Dallas/Fort Worth.

●  Campfire Turkey Talk at Lake Livingston on Nov. 26. Learn about your favorite Thanksgiving food — the turkey!

●  Little Rangers: Terrific Turkeys at Lake Corpus Christi on Nov. 23. Learn all about the terrific turkey! 

Holiday Light Drive-Thru at Lake Corpus Christi on Dec. 10. Check out our camper's holiday spirit by taking a drive by lighted campsites and park buildings!

Christmas in the Park at Goose Island on Dec. 17. See the park in lights, enjoy holiday activities and CAMP FOR FREE when you decorate your campsite!

More events near Houston and the Gulf Coast.

●  The Thanksgiving Van Tour at Palo Duro on Nov. 24-25. Enjoy a guided drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van during the Thanksgiving holiday.

●  Turkey Trot - Aztec Caves at Franklin Mountains on Nov. 25. Enjoy a moderate, 1.5-mile hike ending at the Aztec Caves.

●  Fa La La in the Forest at Abilene on Dec. 10. Campers will adorn their campsites, screened shelters, and yurts with lights and decorations.

●  Holly-Days in the Park at San Angelo on Dec.10. Help us celebrate the season by joining us for a drive-thru tour of lights and optional pictures with Santa and Smokey Bear.

More events near West Texas and the Panhandle.

Purchase the annual Christmas ornament for $19.95 each (plus tax, shipping and handling). This year's ornament shows the night sky at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, an International Dark Sky Park. Purchase by Thursday, Dec. 15 for likely arrival before Christmas. 

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