Guided Walk

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 [...]

Junior Rangers

Time: 9 - 10 am Location: Campfire Arena (grey benches next to The Camp Store) Ages: 7-12 Meet a State Park Interpreter for hands on learning about this park's cultural and natural resources [...]

Halloween Costume Parade

Time: 5-6 pm Location: Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Ages: all ages and abilities welcome! Show off your spirit at the campground by joining in our costume parade! This parade wil [...]

Hidden History Talks

Time: 3:00 pm Location: Outside the Colorado House Ages: All Ages Welcome Are you interestered in learning more about San Diego's rich cultural history? Join a State Park Interpreter for a f [...]

Adamson House Garden Tour

Experience the beauty of history and nature on a guided garden tour at Adamson House! Stroll through stunning landscapes, lush gardens, and picturesque views overlooking the Pacific. Learn about the [...]

Docent-Led Nature Walk

Explore the beauty and history of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve on a guided hike led by a knowledgeable docent! Join us Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays at 10 AM for a two-hou [...]

Guided Walk

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 [...]

Docent-Led Nature Walk

Explore the beauty and history of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve on a guided hike led by a knowledgeable docent! Join us Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays at 10 AM for a two-hou [...]

Living History Day

First Saturday, Living History Days! Step into an Old West town for a fun-filled day. Meet the characters of early San Juan Bautista as our costumed docents bring the past to life. Spend the day [...]

Volunteer Community Hour

Name of event: Volunteer Community Hour Date of event: First Saturday of Every Month Time of event: 11am-12pm Location of event: Los Encinos State Historic Park, 16756 Moorpark Stree [...]

Harvest Festival 2025

It's that time of year! Join us for a humble but heartful celebration of the park's apple farming heritage! The 13th annual Harvest Festival will be on November 1st, from 10 AM to 4 PM, at Silvercr [...]

Junior Ranger: Birding!

Junior Ranger: Birding! Join an interpreter to learn the basics of birding and earn a Junior Ranger Caswell badge and a stamp in the Junior Ranger logbook! Junior rangers, ages 7- 12, will learn [...]

Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers is one of California State Parks’ most popular programs. It is offered in over 70 state parks. Junior Ranger activities cover a variety of topics, including animals, plants, his [...]

Junior Rangers

Junior Rangers is one of California State Parks’ most popular programs. It is offered in over 70 state parks. Junior Ranger activities cover a variety of topics, including animals, plants, his [...]

Bird Watching

We are offering a bird watching program on November 1st at 9:00am. Join us to learn all about life histories, behaviors, field markings, etc. On this 1-mile walk, we will make specific observations [...]

Day of the Dead

Name of Event: Campfire Program: Day of the Dead Date of Event: 11/1/25 Time of Event: 12:00PM to 2:00PM Location of Event: Pio Pico State Historic Park Adobe RSV [...]

Dia de los Muertos

Name of Event: Dia de los Muertos Date of Event : 11/1/25 & 11/2/25 Time of Event: 10:30AM - 3:00PM Location of Event : Los Encinos State Historic Park [...]

Discovery Table

Discovery Table Saturdays, 3:00–5:00 PM Spend your afternoon at Silver Strand State Beach discovering the natural world around you. Stop by the Discovery Table to explore fascinating pla [...]