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EarthScope Adventure at Enchanted Rock

Sun. 9/27/2026 4:00 AM – 5:30 AM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Earth science at work inside Enchanted Rock SNA! Take a short hike with us to examine and learn about our resident EarthScope station.What is an EarthScope Station? This is a geophysical instrument actively measuring…

Enchanting Rocks

Sun. 9/27/2026 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!Volunteer Mark will be answering questions, displaying samples, and sharing explanations…

Moth Madness Campfire Chat

Fri. 10/2/2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Join Ranger Clair and her trusty bug sheet around the campfire for an exploration on the insect offerings of Erock.Warm your hands by the fire while our assistant superintendent explores the bugs of Erock using a white…

Main Street Car Show

Sat. 10/3/2026 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Marble Falls
Downtown Marble Falls

Saturday, October 3, 2026 (9am-2pm) Downtown Marble Falls, TX • Open to All Cars, Trucks & Bikes • $25 Registration (Starts at 9am at event) • Awards at 2pm • Proceeds Benefit Local Kids • First 100 to…

Guided Summit Hike

Sat. 10/3/2026 4:30 AM – 6:00 AM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.Come see why our 0.8-mile Summit Trail brings in crowds from around the world! Rangers and/or volunteers will lead a guided hike to the top of…

CAVERN BAT FEST

Sat. 10/3/2026 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM — New Braunfels
Natural Bridge Caverns

Cavern Bat Fest - Free Activities Fall is one of the most beautiful times of year in Texas and there is no better place to gather outdoors and enjoy this season than at Natural Bridge Caverns. Explore our amazing…

October Star Party with the Central Texas Astronomers

Sat. 10/3/2026 2:25 PM – 4:10 PM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Join the CTA for a for a night of star viewing at Enchanted Rock! Set out your blankets, turn off your phones, and prepare for a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky Park.Join the Central Texas Astronomers…

Frog Pond Frolic

Sun. 10/4/2026 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!Bring your hiking boots, sun protection, and sense of curiosity for this Sunday morning exploration of Frog Pond! Sights…

Wild Plants Unlimited!

Sat. 10/10/2026 4:00 AM – 7:00 AM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Join Texas Master Naturalists Constance Weaver and Stephen Bishop to examine examples of the many uses of native plants by the First Peoples.The First People of Enchanted Rock have lived here for thousands of years. How…

Guided Summit Hike

Sat. 10/10/2026 4:30 AM – 6:00 AM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.Come see why our 0.8-mile Summit Trail brings in crowds from around the world! Rangers and/or volunteers will lead a guided hike to the top of…

Monarch Celebration

Sat. 10/10/2026 6:00 AM – 6:59 PM — Fredericksburg
Wildseed Farms, 100 Legacy Dr.

Experience the wonder of the monarch migration at Wildseed Farms. Learn about these remarkable butterflies, witness tagging demonstrations, discover the plants that support their journey, and celebrate one of nature's…

Hike Like a Geologist

Sun. 10/11/2026 4:30 AM – 5:30 AM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Join a geologist for a guided hike through the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area to learn about the area's geological history and how to identify geological features on any trail. The tour includes over an hour of fairly…

Enchanting Rocks

Sun. 10/11/2026 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Join park volunteer Mark at the Gazebo and learn about the rocks and minerals that make our magical natural area so ENCHANTING!Volunteer Mark will be answering questions, displaying samples, and sharing explanations…

Spooky Skele-bration Weekend!

Fri. 10/16/2026 7:00 AM – Mon. 10/19/2026 7:00 AM — Fredericksburg
Texas WIne Country Jellystone Park Camp Resort, 10618 E Us Hwy 290

Are you ready for a celebration that’s so fun it’s scary?! It’s spooky season and all your favorite Halloween activities are here! Join us for trick-or-treating throughout the park, outdoor halloween movies, plant…

Guided Summit Hike

Sat. 10/17/2026 4:30 AM – 6:00 AM — Fredericksburg
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, 16710 Ranch Rd. 965

Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.Come see why our 0.8-mile Summit Trail brings in crowds from around the world! Rangers and/or volunteers will lead a guided hike to the top of…

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