Photo of bluebonnets in bloom in front of the Farmer's Hotel building at San Felipe de Austin

Birds, Bees, and Trees - With Texas Master Naturalists Gideon Lincecum Chapter

Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site and Texas Master Naturalists - Gideon Lincecum Chapter invite you to enjoy Birds, Bees and Trees -- A day of fun, family activities to connect with nature and appreciate both our human and natural history at San Felipe de Austin.

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Magoffin Home Crochet Club

Saturday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us at the Magoffin Home for crochet!

flyer with ghosts and jack-o-lanterns with the title of Spooky Presidential Archaeology

Spooky Presidential Archaeology at the Bush Family Home

Saturday 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Ever wondered if some your favorite presidents might still be lingering in the world from beyond the grave? Perhaps to keep an eye on the country they loved and served, and in some cases, the ideas of America that started with them. Well, come and learn all about some of the most noteworthy presidential sites and the supposed hauntings that plague these destinations, followed by a craft to make your own spooky, haunted photographs. We'll see you right here at the Bush Family Home State Historic Site.

Photo of a rectangular gravestone with "Sallie Lee Lightfoot, June 8, 1878, June 11, 1966" with a QR code on a small wooden stake on the left of it

Texas Archeology Month with the Maxey House

Sunday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us all of October for Texas Archeology Month at the Maxey House and Evergreen Cemetery. This event is a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts and families to learn about the local archeology.

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Adventures in Nature: A Caddo Mounds Creative STEM Camp

Sunday 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

During a six-day Creative STEM family experience, community partners and families will explore Caddo Mounds SHS and engage with five different ecosystems through a braided Creative STEM approach. In this braided approach, families will explore land conservation through the strands of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), the Arts, and Western-based Science. For ages 8-11. There is no Fee. This camp is offered in association with a National Science Foundation Grant and is free for families. Each Family will receive a $25 gas card for each of the 6 days they attend. Lunch and snacks are provided. Families commit to all six days of camp. May 4&5; June 1&2, 8&9 from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm.

Photo of a rectangular gravestone with "Sallie Lee Lightfoot, June 8, 1878, June 11, 1966" with a QR code on a small wooden stake on the left of it

Texas Archeology Month with the Maxey House

Monday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us all of October for Texas Archeology Month at the Maxey House and Evergreen Cemetery. This event is a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts and families to learn about the local archeology.

Photo of a rectangular gravestone with "Sallie Lee Lightfoot, June 8, 1878, June 11, 1966" with a QR code on a small wooden stake on the left of it

Texas Archeology Month with the Maxey House

Tuesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us all of October for Texas Archeology Month at the Maxey House and Evergreen Cemetery. This event is a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts and families to learn about the local archeology.

Photo of a rectangular gravestone with "Sallie Lee Lightfoot, June 8, 1878, June 11, 1966" with a QR code on a small wooden stake on the left of it

Texas Archeology Month with the Maxey House

Wednesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us all of October for Texas Archeology Month at the Maxey House and Evergreen Cemetery. This event is a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts and families to learn about the local archeology.

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Family Garden Camp - Growing in Snake Woman’s Garden

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

During the fall growing season, Caddo Mounds State Historic Site will host a series of Family Garden programs on six Wednesday mornings. Growing Together in Snake Woman’s Garden will focus on key gardening concepts while weaving in Caddo agricultural culture. Families will learn about the connection between plants, animals, and humans as it relates to growing food, flowers, and herbs. There will be hands-on activities in the garden and opportunities to taste healthy foods, We welcome families to sign up for all 6 sessions, but each day will also be a stand-alone learning opportunity. Each camp has a $10 registration/supply fee per family. If your family plans to attend all six camps there is a $30 registration/supply fee per family for all six camps! Register by calling 936-858-3218. Camp Dates: October 2, 16 & 30; November 6 & 20; and December 4, 2024.

Photo of a rectangular gravestone with "Sallie Lee Lightfoot, June 8, 1878, June 11, 1966" with a QR code on a small wooden stake on the left of it

Texas Archeology Month with the Maxey House

Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us all of October for Texas Archeology Month at the Maxey House and Evergreen Cemetery. This event is a perfect opportunity for history enthusiasts and families to learn about the local archeology.