Pedernales Falls State Park
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Saturday December 6 9:00am - 10:00am CST
Hiking Through History
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils! Pedernales Falls State Park has a very long history that is riddled with extreme changes in environment. Join our park ranger as we hike down and pass thro......More
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Saturday December 6 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Fossil Table
The geology of the falls gives us some great views! Come see the small details that make the view even more special! Come see the geology behind the falls! Rocks tell the story of continents, ancient creatures, and even climates! What story do the rocks here tell......More
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Saturday December 6 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
How well can you use ancient technology to survive? Before the bow and arrow was developed, ancient people successfully hunted large game such as bison, with a weapon used by many ancient civilizations all over the world. Come learn more about the Atlatl, a weapo......More
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Friday December 12 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Stargazing with a Ranger
Join us for an evening under the stars! *Weather PermittingThere are many ways to enjoy the night skies over the hill country! Join us as we leisurely explore the stars, planets, and deep space objects. We'll talk about our favorites and hopefully get some good ......More
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Saturday December 13 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind? Come see the skins, skulls, scales, and scat from local Pedernales Falls wildlife! You'll get a chance to see what they look like, feel their fur and scales, and maybe even catch a whiff of what they l......More
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Saturday December 20 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind? Come see the skins, skulls, scales, and scat from local Pedernales Falls wildlife! You'll get a chance to see what they look like, feel their fur and scales, and maybe even catch a whiff of what they l......More
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Saturday December 20 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Santa's Workshop
Help Santa's elves build gifts for all the good birdies! Santa's Elves need your help!There have been so many good birdies this year flying in the trees that they are getting new bird feeders! We'll need to make them safe for birds to use, and you'll get to take ......More
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Saturday December 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Christmastime Constellations
Come see what constellations and other objects are found in our December sky! The winter sky is filled with more than magical sleighs and reindeer! Come join us in gazing at the constellations and telling their stories that bless our night sky each Christmas seas......More
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Sunday December 21 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind? Come see the skins, skulls, scales, and scat from local Pedernales Falls wildlife! You'll get a chance to see what they look like, feel their fur and scales, and maybe even catch a whiff of what they l......More
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Friday December 26 9:00am - 10:00am CST
Hiking Through History
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils! Pedernales Falls State Park has a very long history that is riddled with extreme changes in environment. Join our park ranger as we hike down and pass thro......More
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Friday December 26 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Hunters and Gatherers
Will you be able to survive living in a prehistoric Texas? Hunters and Gatherers is a role-playing game in which you play a person living in prehistoric Texas before the invention of the bow and arrow. Using your own skills and knowledge, you'll make decisions th......More
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Saturday December 27 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind? Come see the skins, skulls, scales, and scat from local Pedernales Falls wildlife! You'll get a chance to see what they look like, feel their fur and scales, and maybe even catch a whiff of what they l......More
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Saturday December 27 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
How well can you use ancient technology to survive? Before the bow and arrow was developed, ancient Texans successfully hunted large game such as bison, with a weapon used by many ancient civilizations all over the world. Come learn more about the Atlatl, a weapo......More
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Saturday December 27 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Christmastime Constellations
Come see what constellations and other objects are found in our December sky! The winter sky is filled with more than magical sleighs and reindeer! Come join us in gazing at the constellations and telling their stories that bless our night sky each Christmas seas......More
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Wednesday December 31 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Last Day Hike
Let's watch the last sun set on 2025! *Event is weather dependent. Look for cancellations the day before on this website and Facebook.It's the last day of the year! We're going to hike out to see the last sunset of the year from our favorite spot on the river. On......More
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Thursday January 1 8:30am - 10:00am CST
First Day Hike - Falls Loop
It's your first hike of the year! Start it off along a river! Start the new year off right with your first day hike!Join us on a guided hike along the Pedernales River, and up and down some hills! This hike has a good chance of seeing wildlife, and the scenery an......More
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Thursday January 1 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
First Day Hike - Madrone-Juniper Ridge Loop
Its your first hike of the year! Start it off with an adventure! Start your year off right with a first day hike!Join us on a rugged hike in the southern part of the park! We'll be combining Madrone Trail and Juniper Ridge Trail with a few others to make a loop o......More
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Thursday January 1 11:00am - 12:30pm CST
First Day Hike - Hackenburg Loop
It's your first hike of the year! Start it off along a river! Start the new year off right with your first hike!Join us on a guided hike of Hackenburg Loop, one of our most scenic trails along the Pedernales River. This area sports giant cypress and sycamore tree......More
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Thursday January 1 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
First Day Fossils!
It's your first hike of the year! Start it off with some fossils and scenic views! Start the new year off right with your first hike!Join us on a guided hike to hunt for prehistoric animals still embedded in the rocks of Pedernales Falls! As we hike we'll talk ab......More