Time: 3:00 pm Location: Outside the Colorado House Ages: All Ages Welcome Are you interested in learning more about San Diego's rich cultural history? Join a State Park Interpreter for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Want a more personal experience? Have questions you have always wanted to know about the park or the history that shaped Sonoma? [...]
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Calling all SCUBA divers and underwater photographers! Bring your camera and come help document the incredible biodiversity in one of California's oldest marine protected areas. [...]
Name of Event: Night Hike: Hoots, Howls, and Night Sounds Date of Event : June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Time of Event : 8:00PM Location of Event: Malibu Creek S [...]
Fridays, 3-5 p.m. Spend your afternoon at Silver Strand State Beach discovering the natural world around you. Stop by the Discovery Table to explore fascinating plants and animals, take part in [...]
Joins us for Junior Rangers on Friday and Saturdays. This 1-hour program is for kids ages 7-12 only from 12:00 pm to 1:00pm. Explore, hike and play games as you learn about plants, animals, [...]
Join us for Little Rangers on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00am - 11:30am. Explore and play games as you learn about plants, animals, earn prizes and more. This 30-min program is for kids a [...]
Fridays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Gather around the campfire and participate in fun activities! Test your knowledge with Silver Strand trivia, dive into the world of our local sea turtles, or explore th [...]
Saturdays 1:30-2:15 pm Ages : 7-12 What to bring : a parent or guardian, drinking water, walking shoes, sun protection, and a positive attitude! What we’ll do [...]
Join volunteer docents, dressed in period attire, to learn about military history on Angel Island. Fort McDowell is a 2-mile hike away from the docks and includes a paved trail and 144 steps of trail [...]
Saturday at 1:00pm This 45-minute program is designed for children aged 3 to 7 but is open to family members of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for a fun story time fol [...]
Saturday at 2:00pm This hour-long program is for 7- to 12-year-old kids only. Learn about the Redwood forest and how it is recovering from the 2020 CZU Lightening Complex Fire! Thank you for re [...]
What if a most magnificent creature of Earth was swimming right outside your campsite tonight? Join us on Saturday Nights at 7:30 Manresa State Beach Campground for a campfire full of wonde [...]
When: Saturday, 8:00 PM Location: Hendy Woods State Park, meet at the Campfire Center Description: Join us for fun and games around the campfire. S'mores provided. All pro [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This guided walk explores the riparian ecosystem of Caswell Memorial State Park through native plants, river ecology, wildlife connections, Native cultural history, and reflective observation. The pr [...]
Celebrate National Trails Day while helping keep our watershed clean! Beach cleanup supplies will be available at the North Beach restrooms from 10 AM–12 PM.
Celebrate National Trails Day while helping keep our watershed clean! Beach cleanup supplies will be available at the North Beach restrooms from 10 AM–12 PM.
Name of Event : El Camino Nuevo/Upper Meadow Loop Hike Date of Event : 6/6/26 Time of Event: 8 AM – 10 AM Location of Event : Santa Susana Pass SHP Descript [...]
Name of Event : Campfire Program Date of Event: 6/6, 8/1, 9/5 Time of Event : 5pm-6:30 pm Location of Event : Pio Pico State Historic Park Description: [...]
Name of Event: JR Ranger s – Ground Squirrels! Date of Event: June 6 th, 1 3 th, 20 th, 2 7 th Time of Event : 4:00 pm -5:00pm Locati [...]
Saturday, June 6th, 2026 | 4:30 PM | Sonoma Barracks Courtyard
Name of Event: Campfire Program : Creatures of the Night! Date of Event: June 6th, June 27 th Time of Event : 8:00 pm -9:00pm Locatio [...]
Saturdays and Sundays 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 [...]
We are offering a bird-watching program on June 6th at 8:00 am. Join us to learn all about life histories, behaviors, field markings, etc. On this 1-mile walk, we will make specific observations abou [...]
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday and Sunday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experi [...]
Guided Hike to Tiptoe Falls! June 6, 2026 (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM) Portola Redwoods State Park, Headquarters – La Honda, California Distance: 2.3 Miles Elevation [...]
Come kayak at Dos Rios pond! We are launching a new opportunity for you to come and enjoy Dos Rios by kayak from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Join staff as we share pond ecology education with the pub [...]
Join a State Parks interpreter for our Delta Meadows Biodiversity Hike on Saturday, June 6th 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 [...]
Hunting Hollow Entrance, Gilroy Hot Springs, Gilroy, CA 95020, USA Bring the family and learn about Ranch Life and the Ranch Animals. There will be all kinds of animals to see and pet including [...]
Name : Building Native Habitat at Rio de Los Angeles State Park- Volunteer Drop-In Workday "TestPlot focused!" Date : 4/11, 4/26, 5/10, 5/24, 6/7, 6/21 Time : 9:00AM to 11:30AM Location [...]
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 [...]
Date & Time: Sunday, June 7, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Laguna Point Tidepools, MacKerricher State Park Park at the Laguna Point parking lot and walk about 0.25 miles on the [...]
CALLING ALL KIDS! Come and earn your Junior Ranger badge or next level award if you are already a Junior Ranger. Learn about riparian habitat plants and identify the commonly found native plants tha [...]
Sunday at 1:00pm This 30-minute program is designed for children ages 3 to 6 but is open to family members of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Learn about the animal inhabitants [...]
Volunteer with the California State Parks Natural Resources Team! Be part of one of our longest running volunteer projects! Join us at Ishxenta State Park for a morning of pulling invasive French [...]
Event time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Calling all ocean explorers! Join California State Parks for a day of hands-on activities to learn about how we study our coastline. Whether [...]
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 [...]
Time: 10:30am-1:00pm Join a biking tour around the LARGEST natural island in the middle of the San Francisco Bay! The biking tour will go around Perimeter Road and stop briefly at viewing p [...]
Join Dos Rios and the Rivers Sector for California State Parks Week! From the redwood forests on the north coast to the sunny beaches in Southern California, 280 park units preserve and protect [...]
Celebrate State Parks week at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve! We will be offering family nature journaling from 10AM - 11AM. To reserve your spot, and for more information, sign up HERE! [...]
Event Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Calling all aspiring anglers! Join California State Parks and San Diego Fly Fishers to learn all you need to start sustainably fishing along [...]
Time: 6PM - 7PM Join us for Storytime and S’mores in MacKerricher State Park , a special California State Parks Week celebration for families. Gather around the campfire for the lively, c [...]
Time: 10:15am-1:00pm Join the Queer Birders Bay Area for a birding hike…on an island! We'll meet at the "Welcome" sign directly ahead of where the ferry lands on Angel Island. We'll b [...]
Hunting Hollow Entrance, Gilroy Hot Springs, Gilroy, CA 95020, USA Our annual 5K/10K fun run and walk takes place at the beautiful Hunting Hollow of Henry W. Coe State Park. The course is a rel [...]
Time: 8:30pm to Midnight (weather permitting) Location: Fremont Peak Observatory Evening public programs at Fremont Peak Observatory include an informative media presentation by an FPO [...]
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 [...]
Family Day is a celebration of family, connection, and heritage at the Angel Island Immigration Station. The day will be filled with music, dance, history, storytelling, and – of course – [...]
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 [...]
Have you ever gazed up at the birds in sky and imagined what they must have seen? Join Parks staff on Saturday, June 13th at 9:00 AM for our Delta Meadows Birdwalk to learn more about some of Calif [...]
Name of Event : Mindfulness Hike Date of Event : 6/13/26 Time of Event : 5:00PM -7:00PM Location of Event : Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park Description: Join a docent at Santa Susan [...]
Name of Event : Cityscape to Campfire Stroll: Landscapes & Legacy Date of Event : 6/13/26 Time of Event : 5pm-6:30pm Location of Event : BHSO Amphitheater/Pull-up B [...]
Coastal Family Rangers is a program for children 3 to 12 years-old where participants explore an activity at each park--Pigeon Point, Año Nuevo, and Rancho del Oso--and earn a stamp for each p [...]
When: Saturday, June 13th, 2026 Time: 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Come play outside at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park with [...]
Save the Date! Parks Week @ LASHP Saturday, June 13 · 11:00am – 5:00pm Join us for a celebration of our California State Parks. More details coming soon! [...]
Coastal Family Rangers is a program for children 3 to 12 years-old where participants explore an activity at each park--Pigeon Point, Año Nuevo, and Rancho del Oso--and earn a stamp for each p [...]
Event Overview Celebrate culture and community during CA State Parks Wee k at Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park. This event features hands-on activities, guest speakers, puppet sh [...]
Name of Event: Our Hollywood Backyard: Documentary Short Date of Event : 6/13/26 Time of Event: 7:30pm Location of Event: MCSP Amphitheater Desc [...]
Name of event: Audubon Society Date of event : 6/13 Time of event : 8:00AM Location of event : Malibu Creek State Park Description of event: Malibu Creek State Park . This is a [...]
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 [...]
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 raff [...]
Join us for this Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 13 from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. at Col. Allensworth State Historic Park during California State Parks Week. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebrat [...]
Time: 10 AM– 2 PM Join us to celebrate pollinators at the William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park on Saturday, June 13! Enjoy a butterfly fashion exhibit, create your own pollinator [...]
**Please note, this event is off-site at Andres Pico Adobe Park*** Name of event: Adobe Days Date of event: June 13, 2026 Time of event: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Location of event: Andres [...]
Time: 8PM - 9PM Gather around the campfire to learn about the wonderfully weird creatures that call MacKerricher State Park home! From neon nudibranchs to slimy slugs, amazing anemone to adventu [...]
Time: 1PM - 2 PM This fun, interactive program offers youth, ages 7-12, the opportunity to become Junior Rangers. Junior Rangers hike trails, play games, observe nature, create art, experience h [...]
Junior Ranger Program: Animal Tracks and Signs This Junior Ranger program introduces children to the fascinating world of animal tracks and indicators found in state parks. Participants will lea [...]
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 [...]
Join us for State Parks Week! Bring your kids to Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve for Read with a Ranger! Join us for story time and a craft beneath the Torrey pines to celebrate State Parks Wee [...]
Time: 10:30am-11:30am Sometimes, it's easy to forget to take a breather and check in with yourself. We'd like to invite you to Angel Island State Park where you can reconnect with yourselves an [...]
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 [...]
Tour of our recently restored 175-year-old, two-story adobe hacienda , explore engaging interpretive exhibits, and chat with knowledgeable docents ready to answer your questions. Live Musi [...]
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 [...]
When: Tuesdays, 2 - 3:30 PM Location: Meet at the Ford House, Mendocino Description: Join Park Interpreter, Anica Williams, for an interactive hike through the Mendocino Headlands State [...]
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM Stop by this "information station" to learn the fascinating history of Glass Beach! Learn where the glass came from, how the glass got here, and what we can do to protect thi [...]
Time: 3 PM - 4 PM This fun, interactive program offers youth, ages 7-12, the opportunity to become Junior Rangers. Junior Rangers hike trails, play games, observe nature, create art, experience [...]
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM Join Interpreter Kat to spot harbor seals with binoculars (provided). Learn about MacKerricher State Park's resident population of harbor seals, how they survive harsh ocean [...]
This is a paid special event hosted by Goldenvoice and Framework at Los Angeles State Historic Park. For information on tickets and event policies, please visit the Framework website. For informati [...]
Calling all bird watchers, explorers, and amateur scientists! Join our team on Friday, June 19th at 8 a.m. for a guided walk along our Beaver Bend Trail. We will be conducting a bioblitz in which [...]
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-growth [...]
Time: 1 PM - 2 PM This fun, interactive program offers youth, ages 7-12, the opportunity to become Junior Rangers. Junior Rangers hike trails, play games, observe nature, create art, experience [...]
Time: 7 PM - 7:30 PM Gather around the campfire for the lively, children's story of Why? written by Interpreter Kat! This interactive story about curiosity and belonging introduces young natu [...]
Discover the north American beaver that lives in our Central Valley rivers! Come and learn about beaver habitat, adaptations and life cycle all on the big screen! Program begins at 8:00 p.m. and will [...]
Come kayak at Dos Rios pond! We are launching a new opportunity for you to come and enjoy Dos Rios by kayak from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Join staff as we share pond ecology education with the pub [...]
Saturday 9-12 Walk at Big Basin with one of our knowledgeable docents and plant enthusiast through the majestic Redwoods post fire. See which plants are thriving after the CZU Lightning Complex fi [...]
Name of Event: Campground Speaker Series: Chumash Stories with Dennis Garcia Date of Event : 6/20 Time of Event : 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location of Event: MCSP Amphith [...]
Name of Event: Stagecoach Trail Hike Date of Event: 6/20/26 Time of Event: 8:00AM – 10:00AM Location of Event: Santa Susana Pass SHP Description and Im [...]
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 [...]
Time: 8:30pm to Midnight (weather permitting) Location: Fremont Peak Observatory Evening public programs at Fremont Peak Observatory include an informative media presentation by an FPO [...]
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 [...]
Name of Event : Heritage Days Date of Event : 5/17, 6/21, 7/19, 8/16, 9/20, 10/18, 11/22, 12/20 Time of Event : 1:00PM to 3:00PM Location of Event: Los Encinos State Historic Park [...]
Dates & Times: Sunday, June 21, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Laguna Point Tidepools, MacKerricher State Park Park at the Laguna Point parking lot and walk about 0.25 [...]
Join Park staff from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and BUG OUT. Learn all about bugs, their bodies and behavior. Earn your Junior Ranger badge and more! This program is best for ages 7-12. Participants wi [...]
Name of Event : Welcome Walk Date of Event : 6/21/26 Time of Event: 10:00am Location of Event: Malibu Creek State Park Main Trailhead Description : [...]
Be part of one of our longest running volunteer projects! Join the Monterey Bay Chapter of the Califronia Native Plant Society at Ishxenta State Park for a morning of pulling invasive French Broom [...]
Come join us for a morning of exploration! Friday, June 26th at 9 a.m., we will be embarking on a journey of restoration and biodiversity, as we explore the myriad native plant species here at bea [...]
Name of Event: Welcome Walk Date of Event : 6/27/26 Time of Event: 5:30 –7:30 PM Location of Event : Santa Susana Pass State Historic Pass Description : Join a docent at Sant [...]
Learning about different tree species? How in-tree-guing! During this 1 mile walk, we'll be chattin' about a handful of trees that reside in the park, and giving you the tools you need to identify sp [...]
Come kayak at Dos Rios pond! We are launching a new opportunity for you to come and enjoy Dos Rios by kayak from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Join staff as we share pond ecology education with the pub [...]
Join Complex Events and Family Style for a paid special event at Los Angeles State Historic Park. For more information, visit the Family Style website.
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, June 27th at 9:00 AM for our Learn to Fish program at the fishing pier at Brannan Island State Recreation Area . Attend an engagin [...]
Join our Junior Rangers Program where we learn how to track mammals by the signs they leave behind. Registration for this program will open one week prior to the event d [...]
This guided walk explores the riparian ecosystem of Caswell Memorial State Park through native plants, river ecology, wildlife connections, Native cultural history, and reflective observation. The p [...]
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 State Park Docents on a leisurely two-hour walk. Take a journey back in time along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. This walk will be a 2.5 miles round trip hike with only a [...]
Cable Car Beach Stroll - Join us on a stroll from the Visitor Center to Cable Car Beach, where we will be observers of change as we leave the old growth trees in the grove and enter the second grow [...]
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM Stop by this "information station" to learn the fascinating history of Glass Beach! Learn where the glass came from, how the glass got here, and what we can do to protect thi [...]
