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 [...]

Family Fun Fridays

Time: 9 - 11 am Location: Campfire Arena (next to the Camp Store) All ages and abilities welcome! Looking for a fun way to start the weekend with the whole family? We've got just the event f [...]

Junior Rangers

Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am Location: Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Ages: 7-12 Meet a State Park Interpreter for hands on learning about this park's cultural and natural resources to jo [...]

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 [...]

Auto Safari

Join us for an "Auto Safari" of the Tule Elk State Natural Reserve at 10:00a.m. The tour consists of a brief presentation on the history of the tule elk herd, followed by a tour of the visitor center [...]

Boo Boulevard

When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time: 2-6pm Cost: FREE Location : Main Street Columbia Event Description: Celebrate Halloween at Columbia State Historic Park. Trick or Trea [...]

Guided Hike: Castle Rock Trail

Join us for a guided hike through sandstone formations and oak woodland on October 25th at 10:00am! Participants will have the opportunity to marvel at tafoni sandstone outcroppings and learn more ab [...]

Observatory Program - Solar

Observatory Program Join Fremont Peak Observatory Association (FPOA) Astronomers for a 3 hour sun viewing experience. See sunspots , granules , facula , and solar prominences through speci [...]

Costume Campfire Program

Saturday, October 25th, 2025 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm Join us for some fun at our special spooky campfire program. Kids (and adults) are encouraged to come in costume. We will have a short seasonal talk [...]

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 [...]

Halloween Celebration

Name of Event : Halloween Celebration Date of Event : 10.25.25 Time of Event : 12:00PM - 5:00PM Location of Event: Sycamore Nature Center Description of Event : Trick-or-treat thro [...]

Climate Action Day

Saturday, October 25 10 AM - 2 PM Come celebrate International Day of Climate Action at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve! There are simple actions that we can take as individuals to help prote [...]

Birding in the Oak Forest

Join us at Caswell Memorial State Park for a relaxing morning of birding in the majestic oak forest. The walk starts at 9:00 a.m. and will last 1.5 hours. On this 1-mile stroll we are likely to see [...]

Mindful Walk

Join us every Sunday at 9 AM for a Mindful Walk , a guided journey through the Reserve designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with nature on a deeper level. Led by a knowle [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]