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 [...]
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 Music [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This is a paid special event hosted by CORE and Insomniac at Los Angeles State Historic Park. For information on tickets and event policies, please visit CORE website. For information regarding par [...]
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 [...]
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.
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: Welcome Walk Date of Event : May 3, 2026 Time of Event: 11:00AM – 1:00PM Location of Event: Santa Susana Pass SHP Descriptio [...]
Name of Event: Fire Ecology Walk Date of Event : 5/3/26 Time of Event: 10 am-1 1 :30am Location of Event : Will Rogers State Historic Park Descr [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Henry W. Coe State Park is offering a three-day, organized horse campout in the little-traveled east side of the 87,000-acre park. This is an exclusively equestrian event. Riders will have a unique [...]
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 [...]
Join one of our wonderful docents on a guided walk to the confluence of the Tuolumne and San Joaquin Rivers! Meet at the Welcome Center at 9am. Walk will conclude around 12:30pm. Please remember to b [...]
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 [...]
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!
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Name of Event : Miranda Loop Wildflower Hike Date of Event: May 9, 2026 Time of Event: 10:00AM – 12:00PM Location of Event : Santa Susana Pass SHP [...]
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 [...]
Starts at Bootjack at 9am Interpretive hike with docent Caryn Lowe. “Methinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow!” -Thoreau. Science is [...]
From 9am to 11:30am at Pantoll Discover more about Mount Tamalpais State Park! For this table date, we're looking at birds. Stop by on your way to or back from your outdoor adventure and [...]
6:30-8:30p 4WD required. Meet at the entrance to Inspiration Wash off the S22. Red flashlights preferred.
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 | 10 AM - 4 PM Meet the vaqueros, traders, cooks, and crafts people who lived in Alta California. Join us for blacksmithing and woodworking demonstrations. Bring a pic [...]
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 [...]
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 raffia [...]
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' abo [...]
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 [...]
Clockshop's Kite Festival Saturday, May 9 · 2:00 – 6:00pm Save the date! Join us Saturday, May 9,2026, from 2:00–6:00 PM at Los Angeles State Historic Park f [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Event : Volunteers in Parks Date : May 9, 2026 Time : 9:00AM to 1:00PM Location : Provided upon registration Details : California State Parks offers free trainings so th [...]
Second Saturdays on Angel Island means FREE activities, performances, and history! In May, come on by for: Making buttons in the Angel Island Immigration Museum (AIIM) AAPI Heritage Tours [...]
Have you ever gazed up at the birds in sky and imagined what they must have seen? Join Parks staff on Saturday, May 9th at 9:00 AM for our Delta Meadows Birdwalk to learn more about some of Califor [...]
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 [...]
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 th [...]
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 [...]
Name of Event: M other’s Day hike Date of Event: 5/ 10/26 Time of Event : 9:30AM - 11: 00 am Location of Event: Will Rogers State Historic Park [...]
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 [...]
Time: 9:00-9:45am Honor the history and diversity of the Asian American Pacific Islander immigrants that passed through the Angel Island Immigration Station from 1910-1940. Join Angel Island St [...]
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 [...]
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-gr [...]
Starts at 9am at Pantoll, working until about 1pm Join us for some volunteer habitat restoration that includes a lovely hike! We will be taking on invasive eggleaf spurge! The meeting location i [...]
7:30-8:30p Join Park Staff to learn about these fascinating creatures and maybe find some too! Visitor Center
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 [...]
Name of Event : Cityscape to Campfire Stroll : Land scape s & Legacy . Date of Event: May 16, 2026 Time of Event: 1:00PM Location of Even t: Bal [...]
Saturday 9-11 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 [...]
Saturday 2pm-4pm Join us on a gentle 2-mile walk and learn about the redwoods and various ecosystems of Big Basin. Meet docents guides at the temporary visitor center in the main parking lot. T [...]
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 [...]
Shingle Mill and Old Growth Redwood Hike May 16, 2026 (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM) Portola Redwoods State Park, Headquarters – La Honda, California Distance: 8.2 Miles E [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This third annual Coe Park Overnight Camp is in the final planning stages. The event will start about 9am Saturday morning, and include a mountain bike ride to the camp destination. We will likely p [...]
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 [...]
Celebrate Pigeon Point’s maritime heritage and the sailors who relied on the light to travel safely along the coast! Join a historic shipwreck tour to learn more about the tragic events that le [...]
Crisscross this vibrant coastal stream over a series of wooden bridges on this out and back interpretive adventure. Immerse yourself in diverse plant life, including iconic coast redwoods; wonder at [...]
Join NAMI of Greater LA for their annual NAMIWalks Mental Health Festival at Los Angeles State Historic Park. The event is from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and is free to attend. For infomraiton, visit the N [...]
Street Food Cinema is back at Los Angeles State Historic Park for another season of outdoor movies in the park. For the screening schedule and additional information, visit the Street Food Cinema we [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
6:30-8:30p 4WD required. Meet at the entrance to Inspiration Wash off the S22. Red flashlights preferred
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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? [...]
