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 [...]
Name of Event: Community Heritage Event Date of Event : 12/21/2025 Time of Event: 1 – 3 PM Location of Event: Los Encinos State Historic Park Descripti [...]
Take a walk with an interpreter and uncover the secrets of California's largest native oak, Valley Oak tree. This guided 4-mile walk to the ancient Oak Grove at Dos Rios will dive deep into the uniqu [...]
When: December 20, 21, 2025 Time : 12-3pm Cost: FREE Location : Main Street Columbia Event Description: Join the holiday celebrations at Columbia State Historic Park with a fa [...]
Join us for a 45 minute walking tour of the historic grounds of Pigeon Point Light Station. Hear tales of whalers, bootleggers, shipwrecks, the building of the lighthouse, the “Wickies” a [...]
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 [...]
11:30-1:00 Join a Volunteer Docent or State Park Interpretive Staff on a guided walk through the iconic Redwood Loop at Big Basin! This program is a 1.5 hour walk on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trai [...]
Time : 10 - 11 am Location : Campfire Arena (grey benches next to The Camp Store) Ages : 7-12 What to bring : a parent or guardian, drinking water, walking [...]
Saturday - 12/20/25 2:00 PM Sunday - 12/21/25 2:00 PM
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM Meet at Vern Whitaker Horse Camp Day Use Lot 7-mile round trip hike, minimum of 4-5 hours Join Anza-Borrego Desert State Park staff for a guided hike to [...]
Time : 9 - 10 am Location : Campfire Arena (grey benches next to The Camp Store) Ages : 3-7 with caregiver supervision What to bring : a parent or guardian, drink [...]
Saturday, 12/20/25 2:00 PM Sunday, 12/21/25 2:00 PM
Time : 10 - 11 am Location : Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Ages : 7-12 What to bring : a parent or guardian, drinking water, walking shoes, sun p [...]
Time : 2:30 - 4 pm Location : Meet on the Park Office Porch (near campground entrance) Ages : all ages and abilities welcome; CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS SUPPORTS EQUAL ACCESS. PRIOR [...]
At Pantoll from 8am until 10:30am Hot beverages and cool information! This is our version of “Coffee with a Ranger” that we offer most Sundays. We will provide hot beve [...]
Name of Event: Ponche Navideño: Junior Ranger Date of Event : December 6 and 7, 20 and 21, 2025 Time of Event: 1:00PM – 2:00 PM Location of [...]
Want to find out everything there is to know about Old Town San Diego State Historic Park? Sign up for a walking tour to embark on a journey of discovery with one of experienced guides. Explore Calif [...]
Time : 9 - 10 am Location : Campfire Arena (south end of campground) Ages : 3-7 with caregiver supervision What to bring : a parent or guardian, drinking water, w [...]
LA River Farmers Market Date of Event : Every Thursday Time of Event : 3pm - 7:30pm Free Entry. No Registration or RSVP Needed. The LASHP Farmers Market is a gathering place [...]
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 [...]
Discover the incredible life-giving power of the Tuolumne River floodplain. Join our guided walk along the scenic Tuolumne River loop trail (2.5 miles) at Dos Rios to see nature's ultimate comeback s [...]
Join us at 5:30 p.m. for a campfire program about owls found in California and the adaptations that make them great hunters! Please pay the entry fee and then park in the large parking lot and t [...]
Friday - 12/26/25 2:00 PM Saturday - 12/27/25 10:00 PM Sunday - 12/28/25 10:00 AM
Friday - 12/26/25 2:00 PM Saturday - 12/27/25 10:00 AM Sunday - 12/28/25 10:00 AM
Interested in learning how to fish? Join Parks staff on Saturday, December 27th at 9:00 AM for our Learn to Fish program at the fishing pier at Brannan Island State Recreation Area . Attend an eng [...]
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 [...]
Starts at Bootjack at 9am Join State Park Interpreter Hillary Colyer on a forest adventure, taking trails [hopefully] rich with rainy season fungi in a range of holiday colors and lively with st [...]
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Special program for kids ages 7-12. Learn about the desert's fascinating history and wildlife! Participate in activities and earn cool prizes!
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Join us to marvel at the intrepid and hardy Peninsular Bighorn Sheep! Presentation at the Borrego Palm Canyon Campfire Center. ADA Accessible. Come curious, leave inspired. [...]
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM , 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 walk to learn about the fascinating world of fungi! This is a slow, methodical walk designed for observation. We will spend some time crouched on the forest floor, uncovering mushrooms [...]
Join us as we walk the 1.85-mile perimeter of the ox-bow pond, observing wildlife and migratory birds as we go! Meet near the picnic tables at 8:00 a.m.
Come to our Junior Ranger Birding Program and take flight! Kids ages 8 and up are invited for a short walk starting at 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. from the Welcome Center to learn all the basics of birdwatching [...]
History comes alive on this walk to the Maddock cabin site. Learn about what life was like for the first pioneer family that homesteaded on the land we now call Big Basin around the 1870’s. Doc [...]
Volunteer - Trail Work with Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council Date s: 12/13/25, 12/17/25, 12/20/25, 12/27/25 Time : 8:00AM – 2:00PM Location : Rogers Road GPS 34.093366,-11 [...]
Tree ID Tour - Learn about different tree species on December 27th at 3:00pm! How in-tree-guing! During this 1 mile walk, we'll be chattin' about a handful of trees that reside in the park, and g [...]
Time : 2:30 - 4 pm Location : Meet at Ponto Rd. staircase (in south half of campground) Ages : all ages are welcome, minors must be accompanied by a trusted adult What [...]
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Meet Park staff atthe Yaqui Pass primitive campground, on highway S-3 near mile marker 2.0, 2miles north of Tamarisk Grove campground. Bring water, sturdy shoes, and a hat. [...]
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EVENING HIKE Guided hike on Inspiration Wash. Turn South on Inspiration Wash and drive 1.1 miles to a parking area with Park Staff. Bring water, sturdy shoes, a flashlight [...]
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 [...]
Join us for a 4 mile, 4 hour walk to the site where the town of Loma Prieta was located and the hidden spot deep in the redwood forest where marine fossils can be found. We will encounter the [...]
Description : Come start the New Year by exploring king tides at New Brighton State Beach. Join us for a negative tide on a 2-mile roundtrip adventure from New Brighton State Beach to Capitola. [...]
Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Join us at 11am for a special guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this [...]
Interested in observing and comparing old growth and second growth redwood forests? Walking by the river and learning about what plants grow alongside it? Join us for a stroll to Cable Car Beach! W [...]
J oin us for a mile and a half walk from the mixed forest through the sandhills to the Observation deck and back. We will reflect on how the land teaches us renewal and resilience along with fun gent [...]
Celebrate the New Year by exploring the Tule Elk State Natural Reserve on a guided driving tour or "Auto Safari" led by park staff. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to view a herd of Tu [...]
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 s [...]
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. From t [...]
Out with the old, in with the cold - and in with the new! Dive right into the New Year with California State Parks' first annual polar bear plunge at South Cardiff State Beach! This even [...]
Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at the Torrey Pines Extension! Join our docents for a scenic, educational walk-through rare habitats . Meet at the Mar Scenic trailhead off Del Ma [...]
Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at Torrey Pines South Beach! Meet at the South Beach stairs and s troll 1–2 miles of shoreline as we chat about beach safety, local wildlif [...]
Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at Torrey Pines South Beach! Meet at the South Beach stairs and s troll 1–2 miles of shoreline as we chat about beach safety, local wildlife, g [...]
Kick off the New Year with a First Day Hike at the Torrey Pines Extension! Join our docents for a scenic, educational walk-through rare habitats . Meet at the Mar Scenic trailhead off De [...]
The Land and Its People When: 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Malibu Creek State Park Main Trailhead Parking Lot (near bathrooms) Length: 2 miles | Easy, mostly flat What to Expect: [...]
First Day Hikes – For Kids! Animals of Malibu Creek State Park When: 10:30am – 11:30am Where: Malibu Creek State Park Main Trailhead Parking Lot (near bathrooms) Length: 1 mi [...]
Oak Community Science Walk When: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Where: Malibu Creek State Park Main Trailhead Parking Lot (near bathrooms) Length: 2 miles | Easy, mostly flat What to Expect: [...]
Night Hike When: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Where: Malibu Creek State Park Main Trailhead Parking Lot (near bathrooms) Length: 2 miles | Moderate, ~300 ft elevation gain Parking: Main Trai [...]
New Year’s Day Hike - Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock! January 1, 2026 (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM) Castle Rock State Park, Headquarters - Los G [...]
January 1, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (MEETS AT SARATOGA GAP PARKING LOT @ Jct. of Hwy 35 & Hwy 9) Come sta rt the new year right with a grand history of these lush and scenic forest ridge la [...]
Bring in the New Year at Portola Redwoods State Park Please Join Eric Schmidt of the Portola and Castle Rock Foundation on our First Day hike through the redwood forest. This will be a ~2 hour e [...]
Happy New Year from the Rivers Sector! January 1st, 2026 our river parks would like to welcome you to a unique opportunity to choose your adventure! Each park located in the Rivers Sector is offering [...]
Happy New Year from the Rivers Sector! January 1st, 2026 our river parks would like to welcome you to a unique opportunity to choose your adventure! Each park located in the Rivers Sector is offering [...]
Thursday Jan 1 from 10am to 2pm This 5-mile moderately difficult hike will take you to the Mt McAbee Overlook with views of the Pacific Ocean on a clear day. Elevation gain of 800 feet. You will b [...]
Start your year out right with a bird walk at Silver Strand State Beach! Join our park staff at 2 pm in front of the Crown Cove Aquatic Center on the bay side. All ages and experience levels are welc [...]
Get outside on New Year’s Day for a hike into Hagen Canyon Natural Preserve! Join a Park Ranger for a 3.5-mile loop hike to explore the colorful, unique rock formations of Hagen Canyon, old fil [...]
Make a New Year’s resolution to spend more time in nature with a free First Day Hike at Saddleback Butte State Park. A self-guided hike to Saddleback Butte Peak begins at 9am. Park staff and v [...]
