Time : 1 pm – 3 pm Location : Campfire Arena (next to the Camp Store) All ages and abilities welcome! What to bring : a parent or guardian and a positive at [...]
10:15 am - 1:30 pm Come explore and celebrate the diversity of life on Angel Island with two former park staff. Join us on a 3-mile hike, where we'll stop to admire and discuss the various ecosys [...]
First Thursday of the Month | 5 PM - 7 PM | San Francisco Solano Mission Book jacket, "California Missions- The Paintings of Chris Jorgensen", Copyright 2018 by California State Parks with the [...]
Thursday, April 2nd | 7 PM | San Francisco Solano Mission Chapel
Name of Event : Los Angeles State Historic Park Farmers Market Date of Event : Every Thursday Time of Event : 3pm - 7:30pm Location of Event : Los Angeles State Historic Park Descrip [...]
Want to find out everything there is to know about Old Town San Diego State Historic Park? Visitors to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park can experience history where it happened through engaging [...]
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10 a.m. at the front of the visitor lodge for a volunteer- or staff-led nature hike! Topics may include native plants and animals, geologic formations, t [...]
Birders (and everyone else) are welcome on this California State Parks hike along the vibrant San Jose Creek within Ishxenta State Park. This program is designed for participants ages 10 and up. [...]
What are grunion? Grunion are small, silvery marine fish that come completely out of the water to spawn on the sand during the high tides after the new and full moon. These [...]
Join a State Park staff member for a guided walk through the floodplain to observe the beautiful blooms of the floodplain flowering plants such as golden current, red maids, popcorn flower, and minia [...]
Native Plant Garden Workday - This is a Native Plant Garden Workday, in which we remove non-native plants from the garden, install new signage, prune select plants, and restore habitat. This workd [...]
Bird Watching - We are offering a bird watching program on April 4th at 9:00 am. Join us to learn all about life histories, behaviors, field markings, etc. On this 1-mile walk, we will make specif [...]
Redwood Grove Guided Walk - Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday and Sunday at 12:00 pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk ab [...]
11:30-1:00 Join staff for a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Grove at Big Basin! This program is a 1.5 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all ages. Learn about th [...]
Join a State Parks interpreter for our Delta Meadows Biodiversity Hike on Saturday, April 4th at noon! Learn about native and invasive species, the importance of biodiversity , and how the [...]
Every Saturday & Sunday | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or its history? Try out one of our guided tours led by [...]
If your idea of fun in the sun involves getting your hands dirty, join the new Dos Rios Trail Stewards (DRTS) program for a fun morning of trail and habitat improvement! No experience necessary; we w [...]
Name of Event: Welcome Walk Date of Event: 4/4/26 Time of Event : 10am Location of Event: Malibu Creek State Park, Main Trailhead Description: Join a Malibu Creek docent for an [...]
Name of Event : Point Dume Volunteer Weeding Date of Event : 4/4/26 Time of Event : 9:00AM – 12:00PM Location of Event : Point Dume State Park Description of Event: Join us at [...]
Come kayak at Dos Rios pond! We are launching a new opportunity for you to come and enjoy Dos Rios by kayak from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Join staff as we share pond ecology education with the pu [...]
Junior Rangers Time : 10 - 11 am Location : Campfire Arena (grey benches next to The Camp Store) Ages : 7-12 What to bring : a parent or guardian, d [...]
Junior Rangers Time : 9 - 10 am Location : Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Ages : 7-12 What to bring : a parent or guardian, drinking water, [...]
Name of Event: Campfire Program Date of Event: 04/04/26 Time of Event: 12-2 pm Location of Event : Pio Pico State Historic Park Description : Join [...]
Days Offered: Saturdays Time: 12 p.m. Location: Robinson Rose Visitor Information Center Ages: 7 - 12 Excited to become an official Junior Ranger? Join California State Park inter [...]
Days Offered : Saturdays Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Mason Street School House Ages: 6 & Younger Excited to become a Junior Ranger but not quite old enough yet? Com [...]
Starts at Pantoll at 9am Join State Park Interpreter Hillary on a hike that explores the abounding spring wildflowers in Mount Tamalpais State Park. This loop will look at the popular blooms fou [...]
Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. Join us on a free guided morning nature walk! Take a leisurely stroll with our State Park staff as you learn about the local plants, animals, and history. Campers and w [...]
Saturday, April 4th | 11 AM - 2 PM | General Vallejo's Home Explore the park’s open space as it turns into natural wetlands! Discover what plant and aquatic life exist in the vernal po [...]
Join us for a 45 minute walking tour of the historic grounds of Pigeon Point Light Station. Meet by the sign in front of the first cottage. Hear tales of whalers, bootleggers, shipwrecks, the buildin [...]
Meet at the Guy Fleming every Sunday at 9 a.m. for a guided journey designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with nature on a deeper level. Led by a knowledgeable docent, this [...]
Name of event: Art in the Park with Xochitl Date of event: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month Time of event: 3:00PM-5:00PM Location of event: Los Angeles State Historic Park @ The W [...]
Join us for a 3.6-mile walk to the confluence of the San Joaquin and Tuolumne Rivers as we explore the restored floodplains of Dos Rios. Meet at the the Welcome Center at 9:00am. Please remember to [...]
Fuel Reduction Workday - This is a Fuel Reduction Workday, in which we manually clear fallen debris in select areas of the Redwood Grove, and by doing so, reduce the fuel load and restore old-grow [...]
Sandhills Tour - Hike around an ancient seafloor?! Yes please! On this 1.5 mile hike through the Santa Cruz Sandhills, we'll be meandering through sandy soils on the mountain top, about 800' abov [...]
Have you ever gazed up at the birds in sky and imagined what they must have seen? Join Parks staff on Saturday, April 11th at 9:00 AM for our Delta Meadows Birdwalk to learn more about some of Cali [...]
Name of Event : Volunteer with the Santa Monica Mountains Council Date of Event: 4/11/26 Time of Event : 8:00AM to 2:00PM Location of Event: Upper Hondo - Topanga State Park Locati [...]
Join State Park Docents for a two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks’ McNee Ranch at Montara. Enjoy a moderate 2 mile hike overlooking the California coast. F [...]
Join State Park Docents for a two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks’ McNee Ranch at Montara. Enjoy a moderate 2 mile hike overlooking the California coast. F [...]
Renowned Historian Andrés Reséndes Featured at the Castro Adobe Step back into 1840s California at the Castro Adobe State Historic Park on Saturday, April 11th from 10:30am to 3:0 [...]
Time: 8:00pm to Midnight (weather permitting) Location: Fremont Peak Observatory Evening public programs at Fremont Peak Observatory include an informative media presentation by an FPO [...]
Coe Park volunteers are offering a guided group backpack trip into stunning areas of the park that few visitors ever see. This will be a rare opprounity to use vehicles to access the trailhead at [...]
Join us for a 3.6-mile walk to the confluence of the San Joaquin and Tuolumne Rivers as we explore the restored floodplains of Dos Rios. Meet at the the Welcome Center at 9:00am. Please remember to w [...]
Time: 10 am – 1 pm Join us on Saturday, April 11, for a StoryWalk featuring "Too Shy to Sing" by Lisa Regan. Come to the StoryWalk to read about how little Canary learns to become bra [...]
Every Second Weekend (Saturday & Sunday) | 1:00 PM Attention all aspiring Junior Rangers and family! Come visit us at Petaluma Adobe SHP on the 2nd weekend of every month (Sat & S [...]
Come kayak at Dos Rios pond! We are launching a new opportunity for you to come and enjoy Dos Rios by kayak from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Join staff as we share pond ecology education with the pu [...]
Saturday, April 11th, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Experience “Sheep to Sweater” at Petaluma Adobe’s Sheep Shearing Day! How does wool come off sheep? How does raw wool turn [...]
Time: 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Location: Six miles west of Redding on Highway 299W Enjoy a day filled with hands-on activities, history, and family fun: Blacksmith Demons [...]
Second Saturdays on Angel Island means FREE activities, performances, and history! In April, come on by for: Origami in the Angel Island Immigration Museum (AIIM) Immigrant Voices: Chef Sto [...]
Name of Event: JR Ranger Program Date of Event : 4/11/26 Time of Event: 4pm-5pm Location of Event : Malibu Creek Ampitheater Description : Public pr [...]
Name of Event: Night Hike Date of Event : 4/11/26 Time of Event: 7:30pm Location of Event : Malibu Creek State Park Main Trailhead Description [...]
April 11 | 10 AM - 2 PM Join us for a fun-filled Earth Day celebration at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve ! Discover a variety of activities located throughout the reserve, where visitors of al [...]
Saturday, April 11th | 12 PM - 1:30 PM | General Vallejo's Home Join us for our monthly program with a hike on the lower Montini Preserve Trail. Learn about history, nature, and community from our [...]
Join Bob Baker for their 12th annual Bob Baker Day at Los Angeles State Historic Park. The event is from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and is free to attend. For more information, please visit the Bob Baker D [...]
Highlights Loop Guided Hike- Want to experience the different ecosystems in Henry Cowell State Park first hand? Look no further than this diverse loop through an old-growth redwood forest and the [...]
Thursday, April 16th | 7 PM | San Francisco Solano Mission Chapel This provocative talk will be conducted by David Rickman, a freelance historian, illustrator and author. Admission at the door: Ge [...]
Join us for a 1.85-mile long walk around the ox-bow pond as we explore the restored floodplains of Dos Rios. Please meet at the Welcome Center at 9:00 a.m. Remeber to bring good walking shoes, sunscr [...]
10:00-12:00 This is a Fuel Reduction Workday, in which we manually clear fallen debris in select areas of the Redwood Grove of Big Basin, and by doing so, reduce the fuel load and mitigate the ris [...]
Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm (weather permitting) Location: Fremont Peak Observatory Daytime solar programs use special filters that allow you to safely see details on the surface of the sun [...]
9am-11am Join us for a guided program about the native plants at Big Basin State Park. During this program, we will learn to identify a handful of native plants, and chat a bit about their life h [...]
Event Name : Power of Pollinators and Public Fruit Tree Adoption Event Date : 4/18/26 Event Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM Event Description : Power of Pollinators and Public Fruit Tree Adop [...]
Name of Event: JR Ranger Program Date of Event : 4/18/26 Time of Event: 4pm-5pm Location of Event : Malibu Creek Ampitheater Description : Public [...]
Name of Event: Night Hike Date of Event : 4/18/26 Time of Event: 7:30pm Location of Event : Malibu Creek State Park Main Trailhead Descriptio [...]
Name of Event: M*A*S*H TV screening with special guest Jeff Maxwell Date of Event : 4/18/26 Time of Event: 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location of Event : [...]
Name of Event : Cityscape to campfire Stroll Date of Event: 04/18/26 Time of Event: 1:00 pm to 3:00 p Location of Event : B aldwin Hills Scenic Overlook [...]
Name of Event : Volunteer with the Santa Monica Mountains Council Date of Event: 4/18/26 – 4/19/26 Time of Event : Weekend, see details on SMMTC Trail Days Registration Location [...]
Time: 8:00pm to Midnight (weather permitting) Location: Fremont Peak Observatory Evening public programs at Fremont Peak Observatory include an informative media presentation by an FPO [...]
Take a trip back through time and tule with a State Parks interpreter at our Delta Meadows Park Property! Meet in the Delta Meadows parking lot at 9:00 a.m. before stepping back in time along ou [...]
Saturday, April 18th | 6 PM - 8 PM | Sonoma Barracks Courtyard Come and enjoy a spring evening with a warm campfire, a few songs, and toasty marshmallow roast. This is an experience that&rsqu [...]
2026 Earth Day Volunteer Event – Castle Rock State Park Native Plant Garden Workday Work activities suitable for all ages • What: Castle Rock Native Plant Garden Workday • When: Su [...]
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Description: Calling all learners and homeschool families! Join us for a special hands-on learning adventure at MacKerricher State Park! Discover the wonders of the [...]
For one spectacular weekend this spring, Henry W. Coe State Park will open the gate at Bell's Station on Highway 152 east of Gilroy and allow registered attendees to drive along Kaiser-Aetna Road bey [...]
Friday 10am-12pm Be a Citizen Scientist at Big Basin Redwoods State Park Join our BioBlitz at Big Basin Redwoods State Park and help document how the forest is recovering after the 2020 wildfir [...]
Sign up now for training to volunteer at Empire Mine State Historic Park, South Yuba River State Park, and/or Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park! A wide variety of activities are available to ma [...]
Sign up now for training to volunteer at Empire Mine State Historic Park, South Yuba River State Park, and/or Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park! A wide variety of activities are available to match [...]
Sign up now for training to volunteer at Empire Mine State Historic Park, South Yuba River State Park, and/or Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park! A wide variety of activities are available to match [...]
Basket Weaving Workshop - During this basket weaving workshop from 10:00 am-12:00 pm, you will learn how to weave your very own basket out of local Ponderosa Pine needles and not so local raffia [...]
Event Name: WonderFest Campfire Celebration with National Geographic Explorers Event Date: April 25, 2026 Event Time : 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: Malibu Creek State Park Campgroun [...]
Our Power, Our Planet! Come celebrate Earth Day with us at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Saturday, April 25th, 2026 from 9 AM - 1 PM. At the top of the reserve near the lodge, [...]
Our Power, Our Planet! Come celebrate Earth Day with us at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Saturday, April 25th, 2026 from 9 AM - 1 PM. At the top of the reserve near the lodge, [...]
Visit the Renegade Craft Fair at Los Angeles State Historic Park on April 25 and 26, 2026. The event is from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and is free to attend. For more information, visit the Renegade Craft [...]
Junior Rangers Time : 10 - 11 am Location : Campfire Arena (grey benches next to The Camp Store) Ages : 7-12 What to bring : a parent or guardian, drinking water, [...]
Time: 8:00pm to Midnight (weather permitting) Location: Fremont Peak Observatory Evening public programs at Fremont Peak Observatory include an informative media presentation by an FPO [...]
Join us for an "Auto Safari" of the Tule Elk State Natural Reserve at 10:00am. The tour consists of a brief presentation on the history of the tule elk herd, followed by a tour of the visitor center, [...]
Interested in learning how to fish? Join Parks staff on Saturday, April 25th at 9:00 AM for our Learn to Fish program at the fishing pier at Brannan Island State Recreation Area . Attend an engagi [...]
Name of Event : Volunteer with the Santa Monica Mountains Council Date of Event: 4/25/26 Time of Event : 8:00AM to 2:00PM Location of Event: Upper Hondo – Topanga State Park Lo [...]
Tree ID Tour - Learn about different tree species on Saturday, April 25th at 3:00 pm! How in-tree-guing! During this 1 mile walk, we'll be chattin' about a handful of trees that reside in the pa [...]
Name of event : Audubon Society Date of event: 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/24, 6/28, 7/26, 8/23, 9/27 Time of event: 8:30AM Adults; 10:00AM Parents & kids Location of event: Malibu Lagoon [...]
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10 a.m. at the front of the visitor lodge for a volunteer- or staff-led nature hike! Topics may include native plants and animals, geologic formations, t [...]
Birders (and everyone else) are welcome on this California State Parks hike along the vibrant San Jose Creek within Ishxenta State Park. This program is designed for participants ages 10 and up. [...]
Sign up now for training to volunteer at Empire Mine State Historic Park, South Yuba River State Park, and/or Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park! A wide variety of activities are available to ma [...]
Sign up now for training to volunteer at Empire Mine State Historic Park, South Yuba River State Park, and/or Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park! A wide variety of activities are available to match [...]
Sign up now for training to volunteer at Empire Mine State Historic Park, South Yuba River State Park, and/or Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park! A wide variety of activities are available to match [...]
