July 18 th , 23 rd , 25 th , and 30 th 11:00AM Junior Rangers: Water Safety. Come to the pool complex with your towel and swimsuit and learn how keep yourself and others safe while having watery ...
July 17 th , 20 th , 27 th , and 31 st 7:00PM Campfire: Sing with Tad. Meet at the Campfire Center in our day use area to sing along to live musical accompaniment. All ages welcome. July 1 ...
Time: 11:00AM Watercolor in the Meadow. Meet at the bench in the meadow (near campsite #1) for a relaxing, artistic interval. Create your own immortalization of Grover’s breathtaking scene ...
Hearst San Simeon SP July Event Calendar Junior Ranger Program (Ages 7-12) 7/6 - 10:00 am at the San Simeon Campground Campfire Center 7/9 - 10:00 am at the San Simeon Campg ...
Junior Rangers Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 3pm Discover the fascinating secrets of the forest! Explore and play games as you learn about plants, animals, geol ...
Big Basin Nature Club Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 4:30pm This fun program is designed for children ages 3 to 6 and their families. Pretend, play, sing, and ex ...
Evening Campfire Program Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7pm Join us at our historic campfire center for an evening of song and story. Serenade the glittering stars and ...
Little Rangers Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays at 9am Saturdays at 9:30am Do you have a 3 to 6 year old child? This 30-minute program hour program children like yours to love and connect t ...
First Day Hike Get out and breathe the fresh air, enjoy the views, and experience Lake Perris’ wild side. Join a trail guide naturalist on New Year’s Day and select Saturdays for a gui ...
Evening Campfire Program Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays at 8pm Saturdays at 7pm Gather beneath the Ponderosa Pines at our campfire center for a family friendly evening of song, story, an ...
Junior Rangers Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays at 10am Saturdays at 10:30am Do you have a 7 to 12 year old child? This 1-hour program inspires children like yours to be stewards of the red ...
Exploring Big Basin Tuesdays at 9:30am Learn about redwoods, forest plants, fires, geology, history and more on these fun, varied hikes with docent Diane Shaw. Hikes are 5-8 miles and last up to 5 ...
July 18 th and 25 th 9:00AM Nature Walk: Edible Forest. Meet at the extra vehicle lot by campsite #35 and learn what bounty the Sierra forests have to offer. All ages welcome. July 19 th ...
Time: 9:00AM Activity: Board Games. Meet at the Campfire Center in our day use area to play original games that explore a range of topics at Grover. Dice and fun provided. Kids (and kids at hea ...
Fall Creek Hike Wednesday, July 24 at 9am Hike through a young, 100 year old forest to examine evidence of the logging history and discover how the Bay Area was built on this 4-mile, 4-hour hike. J ...
Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm Join us for fun around a campfire on the beach. Depending on the evening’s topic, activities may include singing songs, playing games, listening to a story, participati ...
Junior Rangers – Mission Life: Play the Mission Building Game Thursday, July 25 at 11am Gather around the table to spend Spanish reals, roll the sheep knucklebone, and draw the next card in ...
SPECIAL GUEST CAMPFIRE: Nature’s Supermarket Thursday, July 11 at 7pm Thursday, July 25 at 7pm How would you make dinner if you lived in Big Basin 500 years ago? No supermarkets, no stoves, n ...
Hearst San Simeon SP July Event Calendar Campfire Program (Families) 7/6 - 8:00 pm at the San Simeon Campground Campfire Center 7/13 - 10:00 am with Morro the Live Pelican 7 ...
Time: 2:00pm History of Shore Whaling at William R. Hearst Memorial Beach Hearst San Simeon SP July Event Calendar
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 7:30 p.m. (30 minutes) Meadows are unique land forms to mountainous regions. They provide habitat for plants and animals and help keep our ...
Join us at 6:30 pm at the Lake Perris Amphitheater for a 4 mile hike round-trip with a 880' elevation gain. Cost: $10/vehicle
Redwood Grove Loop Walk Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11am and 2pm How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this fun and informativ ...
POP-UP CAMPFIRE! Fridays at 7pm Bring your camp chair—we’ll bring the marshmallows, songs and stories! Sit around the campfire, roast marshmallows, sing some songs and hear stories abou ...
Variety Pack Guided Hike Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11am Explore the many beautiful trails at Portola Redwoods State Park! Each hike will offer visitors a greater sense of park history and ...
Campfire Program Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Come for the fun and stay for the science! Each night’s program will cover a different topic of life in the redwoods. After a long day of hiking, ...
Old Tree Trail Hike Fridays and Saturdays at 2:30pm On this 1-mile, 1-hour kid friendly excursion we’ll stroll through a giant old growth redwood grove that’s over 1,200 years old, dis ...
Junior Rangers Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 1pm This 1-hour, kids-only program for 7 to 12 year olds inspires the next generation to be stewards of the redwood forest with games, songs, and g ...
Campfire Program Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm Celebrate the summer with a State Park Interpreter at our campfire program. We’ll roast some marshmallows, play trivia and other games, sing ca ...
Guided Hike Fridays and Saturdays at 1:30pm Join a State Park Interpreter for a 1.5-hour exploration of the park to learn about the local ecology and history of Butano Canyon. Topics discussed on ...
Start your 2019 summer weekends off right by listening and dancing to FREE live music performances featuring a variety of genres on the beautiful North Shore of Lake Tahoe. Concerts take place at Kin ...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Presenting the only train ride experience behind an authentic, historic locomotive in the Sacramento area, California State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum & ...
JAMESTOWN, Calif. – To celebrate the opening of the excursion train ride season on April 6 & 7, 2019, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) is offering FREE admission, tours and train rid ...
Description: What do insects, mice, and owls eat to grow and survive? Join us to learn more and make a craft. During the summer Children’s Workshops, also known as Jr. Ranger Progra ...
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm Kids can earn the California State Parks Junior Ranger badge! Kids age 7 to 12 are invited to these outdoor activities, which may include walks, presentations, games, investi ...
The first of our annual Stagecoach Days events, Women of the West celebrates the stories of settlers who made the frontier a home. Come see the role women played in Old Town San Diego and experience ...
Time: 9:30am-11:30am Get closer to nature and experience San Diego Bay on this guided kayak tour. Available for ages 5 and older. Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult and ha ...
Little Rangers Saturdays and Sundays at 10am Any and all 3 to 6 year olds are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Activities and games vary from week to wee ...
Guided Hike Fridays and Saturdays at 1:30pm Join a State Park Interpreter for a 1.5-hour exploration of the park to learn about the local ecology and history of Butano Canyon. Topics discussed on ...
Campfire Program Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm Celebrate the summer with a State Park Interpreter at our campfire program. We’ll roast some marshmallows, play trivia and other games, sing ca ...
Junior Rangers Saturdays and Sundays at 11am All visitors aged 7 to 12 have the opportunity to become a Junior Ranger with this program. Junior Rangers learn about the importance of nature and ou ...
Old-Growth Redwood Tour Saturdays at 11am and 2pm Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth tree ...
Junior Rangers Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 1pm This 1-hour, kids-only program for 7 to 12 year olds inspires the next generation to be stewards of the redwood forest with games, songs, and g ...
Old Tree Trail Hike Fridays and Saturdays at 2:30pm On this 1-mile, 1-hour kid friendly excursion we’ll stroll through a giant old growth redwood grove that’s over 1,200 years old, dis ...
Campfire Program Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Come for the fun and stay for the science! Each night’s program will cover a different topic of life in the redwoods. After a long day of hiking, ...
Ranch Tour Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1859 Gothic Revival farmhouse ...
Little Rangers Saturdays and Sundays at 10am All 3 to 6 year olds and their families are invited to learn, play, and laugh together at this 30 minute program. Activities, songs, stories, and sillin ...
Variety Pack Guided Hike Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11am Explore the many beautiful trails at Portola Redwoods State Park! Each hike will offer visitors a greater sense of park history and ...
Ask Us!: Visitor Center Staffed Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 1pm Do you have questions about Big Basin? Want trail information? Information about the plants and animals you see? Come to the ...
Redwood Grove Loop Walk Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11am and 2pm How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this fun and informativ ...
Gardens of Time Saturday, July 27 at 1pm Stroll through history as you visit the various gardens within our courtyard and patio. We can learn a good deal about people who lived here in the past by ...
Old Cove Landing Trail Saturday, July 6 at 11am Saturday, July 20 at 11am Saturday, July 27 at 11am On this 2.5 mile, 2-hour family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and ge ...
Discover Big Basin Redwoods Hike! Saturday, July 13 at noon Saturday, July 20 at noon Saturday, July 27 at noon Explore the park’s less travelled backcountry with Docent Barry Grimm. This mod ...
Outlook from Mt. McAbee Hike Saturday, July 27 at 10:30am Join Docent Hal Anjo on a 6-mile, 3.5 hour moderate hike to McAbee Outlook. We'll stop at the top and enjoy the lovely ocean views, returni ...
Snakes Alive! Saturday, July 27 from noon to 3pm Why are snakes important to us? How do they see, smell, taste, and hear? What and how do they eat? What does a snake feel like? Come to the Sempervi ...
SPECIAL GUEST BIG BASIN NATURE CLUB: Nature Tails Saturday, July 27 at 4:30pm Come listen to a world of animal songs and stories presented for children of all ages by the South Bay Storytellers gro ...
SPECIAL GUEST CAMPFIRE: Storytellers’ Showcase! Saturday, July 27 at 7pm Sit back and experience an old-fashioned evening steeped in the oral tradition as the South Bay Storytellers group we ...
Copa Cabana is a beach soccer tournament within small fields consisting of five versus five players. These tournaments cater to all teams, youth, adult, and coed. For more information, pl ...
Join us in Huntington Beach for the 2nd Annual OC Yoga Festival Summer Edition on the weekend of July 27th & 28th and enjoy an all-out celebration of yoga, meditation and mindful living. Experie ...
As darkness descends on Lake Perris, the Campfire Center is an ideal setting for an informative and inspiring night cap. Programs may include narrated slide shows, storytelling, music, and/or games ...
Time: 10 a.m. Cost: $5.00 Click here for details and tickets to this event.
Hearst San Simeon SP July Event Calendar Campfire Program (Families) 7/6 - 8:00 pm at the San Simeon Campground Campfire Center 7/13 - 10:00 am with Morro the Live Pelican 7 ...
Announcing the 3 rd annual Tales & Trails Festival at Sugar Pine Point State Park on Saturday July 27 th , 2019 from 11am-4pm. This event is hosted by California State Parks and sponsored ...
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Warren Richardson Trailhead Parking Lot (end of Channel Drive) Event Flyer Come out and join us for our Inaugural Summer Campfire program at the pa ...
Where: Doane Pond Parking Lot When: 10:30 a.m. (2 hours) The Historic Weir trail leads to one of the most picturesque spots in Palomar Mountain State Park. Serene pools, a small waterfall and ...
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 3:30 p.m. (40 minutes) Special program for children ages 7-12. Discover secrets of our mountain's trees and plants. Sign up in the Ranger ...
Where: Doane Valley Campground Campfire Center When: 7:00 p.m. (40 minutes) Join Park Interpretive Specialist Will Meyst for an evening of singing classic campfire songs. You're sure to leave ...
Summer evenings can be wonderful for stargazing! Come join us on Saturday, July 27 to explore constellations, take a peek at Jupiter and Saturn through the telescope (weather permitting), and learn a ...
Time: 8:30-10:00AM Morning Coffee Q&A. Bring your mugs to the Visitor Center for coffee, tea, or cocoa. Also bring your questions about the park, park life, nature, etc for park staff to ans ...
Join us in Huntington Beach for the 2nd Annual OC Yoga Festival Summer Edition on the weekend of July 27th & 28th and enjoy an all-out celebration of yoga, meditation and mindful living. Experie ...
Copa Cabana is a beach soccer tournament within small fields consisting of five versus five players. These tournaments cater to all teams, youth, adult, and coed. For more information, pl ...
Redwood Grove Loop Walk Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11am and 2pm How do these grand redwoods grow to be so old? So tall? How are they important to humans? Join us for this fun and informativ ...
Ask Us!: Visitor Center Staffed Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 1pm Do you have questions about Big Basin? Want trail information? Information about the plants and animals you see? Come to the ...
The Road Less Traveled: A Dog-Friendly Walk Sundays at 9:30am On this dog-friendly walk, we travel North Escape Road, a paved road closed to traffic. We tour stunning old-growth redwood groves alon ...
Twilight Adaptations Walk Sundays at 7:30pm Twilight marks the end of day and the beginning of night. Animals who come out at night have special adaptations to survive. Come test your nocturnal abi ...
Variety Pack Guided Hike Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11am Explore the many beautiful trails at Portola Redwoods State Park! Each hike will offer visitors a greater sense of park history and ...
Birding for Beginners Sunday, July 28 at 8am Join birder extraordinaire Jim Williams for a tranquil morning filled with our little flying friends! Learn about the birds in our park, receive a Henry ...
Little Rangers Saturdays and Sundays at 10am All 3 to 6 year olds and their families are invited to learn, play, and laugh together at this 30 minute program. Activities, songs, stories, and sillin ...
Ranch Tour Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1859 Gothic Revival farmhouse ...
Junior Rangers Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 1pm This 1-hour, kids-only program for 7 to 12 year olds inspires the next generation to be stewards of the redwood forest with games, songs, and g ...
Junior Rangers Saturdays and Sundays at 11am All visitors aged 7 to 12 have the opportunity to become a Junior Ranger with this program. Junior Rangers learn about the importance of nature and ou ...
Little Rangers Saturdays and Sundays at 10am Any and all 3 to 6 year olds are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Activities and games vary from week to wee ...
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm During this 1-hour walking tour, we'll look for animals and plants in various habitats of the state beach. We'll use binoculars and hand lenses to aid in our discovery. This ...
JAMESTOWN, Calif. – To celebrate the opening of the excursion train ride season on April 6 & 7, 2019, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) is offering FREE admission, tours and train rid ...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Presenting the only train ride experience behind an authentic, historic locomotive in the Sacramento area, California State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum & ...
Time: 11:00AM Watercolor in the Meadow. Meet at the bench in the meadow (near campsite #1) for a relaxing, artistic interval. Create your own immortalization of Grover’s breathtaking scene ...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – It’s All Aboard for Story Time! with a very special celebrity guest duo – California State Parks Ranger Sasha Wessitsh and his K9 partner Ben – on Monday, ...
Exploring Big Basin Tuesdays at 9:30am Learn about redwoods, forest plants, fires, geology, history and more on these fun, varied hikes with docent Diane Shaw. Hikes are 5-8 miles and last up to 5 ...
Coffee Talk and Crafts Wednesday, July 17 from 9:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, July 31 from 9:30am-12:30pm Come to the Sempervirens Room next to park headquarters for free coffee or hot chocolate! This i ...