Parks & beaches in Texas

Nov 28 · Winter Lightfest

Abilene Field of Dreams

Abilene

Mon–Sun: Open 24 hours

Amarillo Botanical Gardens

Amarillo

Oct 31 · Pumpkins & Opossums Paint by Nature

Armand Bayou Nature Center

Pasadena

Wednesday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Closed Monday & Tuesday

Baytown Nature Center

Baytown

Open daily year-round except Christmas, Thanksgiving, and during extreme inclement weather. Gates open 30 minutes before sunrise and close 30 minutes after sunset.

Beaumont Botanical Gardens

Beaumont

Dawn until Dusk

Bert Andries Park

Big Spring

Biggs Park

Fort Bliss

Wednesday–Sunday 9:00am–5:30pm

Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve

Southlake

Daily 7:00am-8:00pm (7:00am-5:00pm in winter)

Boerne City Lake Park

Boerne

5 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Canyon Lake Gorge

Canyon Lake

Monday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with last entry at 3:30 p.m. Closed Sundays.

Canyon Park

Canyon Lake

Cascade Caverns

Boerne

Daily 10 AM – 4 PM

Nov 7 · A Taste of the Mariachi Extravaganza 2026

Cave Without A Name

Boerne

Caverns of Sonora

Sonora

Daily year round (9am to 5pm mid-September to February; 8am to 6pm March to September, closed Christmas Day)

Centennial Park

Midland

Daily 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Charles F. Ladd Nature Preserve

Duncanville

City of Brenham - Splash Pad

Brenham

Saturdays 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (March 1 - October 31); Sundays 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (March 1 - May 31)

Oct 2 – 31 · Pumpkin Patch

Clark Gardens

Weatherford

Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center

Denton

Daily from 6 am to 10 pm

Coleto Creek Reservoir & Park

Victoria

Collin Park

Wylie

Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday: Closed

Colorado Canyon

Beaumont

Wristband Special

Comal Park

Canyon Lake

Coppell Nature Park

Coppell

Daily sunrise to sunset

Davis Park

Carthage

10am - 8pm

Devils River State Natural Area

Del Rio

8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center

Cedar Hill

Mon–Tue: Closed; Wed–Sat: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sun: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

East Metro Pool

Manor

Tuesday – Friday: 12 PM – 6 PM, Saturday – Sunday: 1 PM - 7 PM

Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center

Edinburg

Elmwood Farm

Dallas

Firemen's Park

McAllen

Daily 6 am to 11 pm

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

Fort Worth

Sep 12 – Nov 30 · Outdoor Exhibit: Enchanted Garden

Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Fort Worth

Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge

Fort Worth

Active Military Discount

Fort Worth Water Gardens

Fort Worth

Mon–Sun: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Hike & Bike Trail

San Juan

Mon–Sun: Open 24 hours

Hidden Falls Adventure Park

Marble Falls

Mon–Thu: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Fri: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Historic Botanical Gardens

Denton

Oct 31 · Pumpkin Planters

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Houston

Mon–Sun: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Houston Botanic Garden

Houston

Inner Space Cavern

Georgetown

Military ID Discount

Japanese Garden of Peace

Fredericksburg

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday - Monday, Closed Tuesdays

Dec 31 · Celebrate SA: NYE Party and Countdown

Japanese Tea Garden

San Antonio

Mon–Sun: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Nov 12 · Bats

John Bunker Sands Wetland Center

Combine

Tuesday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday & Monday: CLOSED

Kirby Creek Park

Grand Prairie

Mon–Sun: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Lake Brownwood State Park

Brownwood

Mon–Sun: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Lake Conroe Beach Park ( Lake Conroe Park )

Montgomery

Lake Halbert Park

Corsicana

5 a.m. – 11 p.m. - Seven days a week

Landa Falls

New Braunfels

10:00am – 3:00pm Sunday – Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm Saturday

Little Elm Beach

Little Elm

Friday Noon-10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Longhorn Cavern State Park

Burnet

Nov 20 · Lunch & Learn: Backyard Chickens, Feathered Friends 101

Longview Arboretum and Nature Center

Longview

Lubbock Memorial Arboretum

Lubbock

Daily 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight)

Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake

Grand Prairie

Daily 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Mariner Point Park

Grapevine

Daily 8:00am - Sunset

Dec 5 – 23 · Christmas at the Caverns

Natural Bridge Caverns

San Antonio

Pease Park Treehouse

Austin

Mon–Sun: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Oct 10 – 31 · Trick-or-Treat

Piney Park

Marshall

River Bend Nature Center

Wichita Falls

River Legacy Nature Center

Arlington

9am – 5pm Mondays through Saturdays

Riverside Nature Center

Kerrville

Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Rocket Ship Slide

Paris

Mon–Sun: Open 24 hours

Rockledge Park

Grapevine

Daily 8am - Sunset

RV Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area

Belton

Daily 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

San Antonio Botanical Garden

San Antonio

Sunday – Thursday 8 AM – 6 PM | Friday & Saturday 8 AM – 8:30 PM

Seawolf Park

Galveston

Galveston Island Resident Fishing Discount - Children

Dec 1 – 19 · Christmas Strolls

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center

Orange

Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Nov 5 · Hike with a Homeless Pet

Sibley Nature Center

Midland

Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

Corpus Christi

Spring Creek Forest Preserve

Garland

Open daily 6 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center

Spring

Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Texas Avenue Park

Webster

6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park

Dallas

Military, Teachers, First Responders, Students Discount

Texas Sculpture Garden

Frisco

Outside artwork: Open daily dawn till dusk. Interior artwork open weekdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Nov 14 · Yule Log with La Casita Bakeshop

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Dallas

Daily 9am–5pm

Thomas Falls Event Center & Zip-line Challenge Course

Diana

Mon–Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Oct 31 – Nov 1 · Weslaco Gone Wild

Valley Nature Center

Weslaco

Tuesday–Friday 9:00 am–4:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm–5:00 pm, Monday Closed

Virginia Weaver Park

Cedar Hill

Mon–Sun: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Watauga Splash Pad

Watauga

Mon–Sun: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

White Rock Lake Park

Dallas

Daily 6 am - 11 pm

Oct 29 – 30 · The Haunted Tour

Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park

San Marcos

Friday: 10am–4pm, Saturday: 10am–6pm, Sunday: 10am–4pm

Zilker Botanical Garden

Austin