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 [...]
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 [...]
When: May 14-17, 2026 Time: 10-4pm Cost: Adults $10, Under 18 Free Location: Diggins Tent Town (located near main parking lot) Event Description: Step back in time to the year [...]
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 [...]
From 8:00am to 10:30am on 5/3, 5/17, 5/24, & 5/31 and from 8:30am-12:30pm on 5/10* Hot beverages and cool information! This is our version of “Coffee with a Ranger” t [...]
Name of Event: History Walk Date of Event: 5/17/26 Time of Event: 10:00AM - 1 1 :30AM Location of Event : Will Rogers State Historic Park Desc [...]
Name of Event: El Camino Nuevo/Upper Meadow Loop Hike Date of Event: May 17 th Time of Event: 10:00AM – 12:00PM Location of Event : Santa Susana [...]
7-10a A Roving Naturalist will be at Borrego Palm Canyon to answer questions, discuss aspects of the park, and orient visitors. Not a guided hike.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 a [...]
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 [...]
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? [...]
The Pine Ridge Association is offering an organized campout in the western interior of Coe Park from May 22-26. Here is your chance to camp and ride or hike some of the remote and less traveled trail [...]
Join California State Park Interpreter, Julian for a campfire program at Caswell Memorial State Park. Meet at the campfire center at 7:00pm and enjoy a special feature until 8:30pm.
Join California State Park Interpreter, Julian for a campfire program at Caswell Memorial State Park. Meet at the campfire center at 7:00pm and enjoy a special feature until 8:30pm.
Name of Event: Histo ry Walking Tour s Date of Event : May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026 Time of Event: 2:00PM Location of Event: Los Encinos SHP [...]
Join State Park staff at 4pm in the campfire center then return at 7pm for a campfire program. Over 100 California State Parks offer youth, ages 7-12, the opportunity to become Junior Rangers. [...]
Join State Park staff at 4pm in the CAswell Memorial State Park campfire center then return at 7pm for a campfire program. Over 100 California State Parks offer youth, ages 7-12, the opportuni [...]
LA County Fair Dates : May 22, 23, 28 and 29, 2026 Time frame : 12:00PM to 7:00PM Description : Find State Parks staff inside the “Great Outdoors” exhibit at the LA County F [...]
Saturdays, 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 i [...]
9am Fun and safety go hand in hand while exploring Cuyamaca. Join Interpreter Michele at Paso Picacho Day use to learn about some things to watch out for when having fun in the park [...]
5 p.m.: Wildflower Walk Learn about some of the wildflowers in Cuyamaca with Interpreter Michele. The walk will begin at the Azalea Glen Loop Trail trailhead. This is a slow - paced walk [...]
11 am Fun and safety go hand in hand while exploring Cuyamaca. Join Interpreter Michele at the Green Valley Campfire Center to learn about things to watch out for when having fun in the park. [...]
Name of Event : Histor y W alking Tour s Date of Event: May 9 , 23, 30, 2026 Time of Event: 11:00AM and 2:00PM Location of Event: Los Encin [...]
6:30-8:30p 4WD required. Meet at the entrance to Inspiration Wash off the S22. Red flashlights preferred
Staff offers a guided adobe tour centered on the experiences of Native communitiesin the Santa Cruz mission providing insight into daily life, cultural change, and the impacts of the mission system. [...]
Dates & Times: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Laguna Point Tidepools, MacKerricher State Park Park at the L [...]
Campfire Program Time: 7:00 pm -8:00 pm Location: Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Come warm up your mind, body and spirit with our summer campfire ser [...]
Time : 10-12 pm Location : Campfire Arena (next to the Camp Store) All ages and abilities welcome! What to bring : a parent or guardian and a positive attitude! [...]
Junior Rangers Time : 9-10 am Location : Campfire Arena (grey benches next to The Camp Store) Ages : 7-12 What to bring : a parent or guardian, drinking water, wa [...]
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 [...]
Name of Event: Welcome Walk Date of Event: 5/23 /26 Time of Event : 10:00AM Location of Event: Malibu Creek State Park Main Trailhead Description : Jo [...]
Name of Event: Campground Speaker Series: Wolves! Date of Event : 5/23 Time of Event: 7:00pm-8:00pm Location of Event: MCSP Amphitheater Descri [...]
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 [...]
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 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, May 23rd at 9:00 AM for our Learn to Fish program at the fishing pier at Brannan Island State Recreation Area . Attend an engaging [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
2-3p Special program for kids ages 7-12. Learn about the desert's fascinating history and wildlife! Participate in activities and earn cool prizes!
Name of Event : Children’s Walk Date of Event: 5/24/26 Time of Event : 10 am-1 1 : 00 am Location of Event : Will Rogers State Historic Park [...]
Event Name: Hike to Where Movies Were Made Location : Malibu Creek State Park Date : May 24, 2026 Time : 10am to approx. 12:30pm Description : Since the era of silent movies, the la [...]
10 to noon Join Interpreter Michele at the visitor center for Art in the Park. All materials are provide d . A ll you need to bring is your imagination. This activity is for everyone. [...]
Join Park Interpretive Specialist, Andrew on a guided walk to one of the many special features of Dos Rios. The Bunny hills of Dos Rios provide habitat and nourishment during flood events and are loc [...]
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 at 9:00am for a 1.85-mile walk around the ox-bow pond as we explore the restored riparian habitat of Dos Rios. PLease remember good walking shoes, water and bug spray.
Name of Event: Yoga on the Coast Date of Event : Friday May 29th Time of Event: 10AM-10:45AM L ocation of Event : **Virtual Program** RSVP : YES [...]
Name of Event: The Path of Water: Rindge Dam + Malibu Creek Date of Event : May 30 th Time of Event : 10am Location of Event: Malibu Creek State [...]
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, [...]
Bring a chair and meet us at the Azalea Day Use lot in Samuel P. Taylor State Park on May 30th, for a screening under the redwoods of the feature documentary: Giants Rising! Crafts and s'mores be [...]
10 AM - 2 PM Celebrate the magic of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve with a family-friendly day dedicated to protecting our land and sea! Through intereactive stations throughout the Reserve, exp [...]
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 [...]
Name of Event: Campfire Program Date of Event: May 30 th, 2026 Time of Event: 7:30 pm -8:30pm Location of Event: Malibu Creek Amphitheater Desc [...]
Name of Event: JR Ranger Program – Animals! Date of Event : 5/9, 5/16, 5/30 Time of Event: 4:00PM Location of Event : Malibu Creek Amphitheater [...]
Tree ID Tour - Learn about different tree species on May 30th 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 park, and givi [...]
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 [...]
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? Come st [...]
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 [...]
Explore San Jose Creek by hiking out and back from Ishxenta State Park San Jose Creek trailhead, accessible through Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District's partnership with California State Parks [...]
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 [...]
Name of Event: Roping Demo Date of Event: 5/31/26 Time of Event: 10:00AM - 1 1 :30AM Location of Event: Will Rogers State Historic Park Descri [...]
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? [...]
