Time: 12:00 PM Addresses Visitor Center: 17119 Avenue of the Giants, Weott, CA. Founders Grove trailhead: Dyerville Loop Road, Weott, CA 95571 Hidden Spring Campfire Center: The campgrou [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
All of your favorite California State Parks events can be found in one place California State Parks Events Click the link to view all California State Parks events. Search for Caswell Memorial S [...]
Time: 2:00 PM Addresses Visitor Center: 17119 Avenue of the Giants, Weott, CA. Founders Grove trailhead: Dyerville Loop Road, Weott, CA 95571 Hidden Spring Campfire Center: The campgroun [...]
Time: 10:00 AM Addresses Visitor Center: 17119 Avenue of the Giants, Weott, CA. Founders Grove trailhead: Dyerville Loop Road, Weott, CA 95571 Hidden Spring Campfire Center: The campg [...]
Time: 10:00 AM Addresses Visitor Center: 17119 Avenue of the Giants, Weott, CA. Founders Grove trailhead: Dyerville Loop Road, Weott, CA 95571 Hidden Spring Campfire Center: The campgrou [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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? [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
At the Pantoll Stage in the Pantoll Campground at 7:30pm Come to the Pantoll Stage in the Pantoll Campground for an exploration of a topic that rocks on Mt Tam: geology. While many people thi [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, 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, [...]
Time: 7:30 PM Addresses Visitor Center: 17119 Avenue of the Giants, Weott, CA. Founders Grove trailhead: Dyerville Loop Road, Weott, CA 95571 Hidden Spring Campfire Center: The campgroun [...]
Time: 10:00 AM Addresses Visitor Center: 17119 Avenue of the Giants, Weott, CA. Founders Grove trailhead: Dyerville Loop Road, Weott, CA 95571 Hidden Spring Campfire Center: The campgrou [...]
Time: 2:00 PM Addresses Visitor Center: 17119 Avenue of the Giants, Weott, CA. Founders Grove trailhead: Dyerville Loop Road, Weott, CA 95571 Hidden Spring Campfire Center: The campgroun [...]
Time: 12:00 PM Addresses Visitor Center: 17119 Avenue of the Giants, Weott, CA. Founders Grove trailhead: Dyerville Loop Road, Weott, CA 95571 Hidden Spring Campfire Center: The campgrou [...]
Star Walks - Astronomy-based program where participants are guided up to the observation deck, where they will participate in activities and learn about the night sky. This involves a 1 mile round t [...]
Time: 7:30 PM Addresses Visitor Center: 17119 Avenue of the Giants, Weott, CA. Founders Grove trailhead: Dyerville Loop Road, Weott, CA 95571 Hidden Spring Campfire Center: The campgroun [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Name of Event : Cityscape to Campfire Stroll: Landscapes & Legacy Date of Event : 6/20/26 Time of Event : 5pm-6:30pm Location of Event : BHSO Amphitheater/Pull-up Bars Area [...]
At Pantoll from 9am to 11am Discover more about Mount Tamalpais State Park! For this date, we're going to be exploring geology at Pantoll. Stop by on your way to or back from your outdoor adv [...]
9 a.m. 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. 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 that lasts an hour. Counts a [...]
11 a.m. 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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
10 a.m. to Noon (12 p.m.) Join Interpreter Michele at the visitor center for Art in the Park. All materials are provided. All you need to bring is your imagination. This activity is for everyone.
From 8am to 10:30am at Pantoll Hot beverages ? and cool information! This is our version of “Coffee with a Ranger” that we offer most Sundays. We will provide hot beverages and an [...]
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 [...]
When: Mondays, 2 - 3 PM Location: Davis Wetlands Trailhead in the Manchester State Park Campground Description: Join us for a short half mile walk & meet our local feathered friends. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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: Campfire Program : Creatures of the Night! Date of Event: June 6th, June 27 th Time of Event : 8:00 pm -9:00pm Locatio [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Castle Rock Native Plant Garden Workday — Sunday, June 28th, 9:00am - Noon. Come on up to Castle Rock for a lovely morning (working) in the garden! Inspired by our Earth Day weekend event b [...]
Time: 10:00 AM Addresses Visitor Center: 17119 Avenue of the Giants, Weott, CA. Founders Grove trailhead: Dyerville Loop Road, Weott, CA 95571 Hidden Spring Campfire Center: The campgrou [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
All of your favorite California State Parks events can be found in one place California State Parks Events Click the link to view all California State Parks events. Search for Caswell Memorial S [...]
