# We Wish You a Merry Birding — holiday bird walk at Stephen F. Austin State Park > Event for families in the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Sat, Dec 12 (+1 more date) · 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM - Where: Stephen F. Austin State Park, Park Road 38, San Felipe, TX 77473 - Ages: All ages - Price: Included with park entry: $5 adults, children 12 and under free; State Park Pass holders free - Organizer: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — Stephen F. Austin State Park - Official page: https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/stephen-f-austin/holiday-in-the-park/we-wish-you-a-merry-birding - Last checked: Fri, Oct 30 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/we-wish-you-a-merry-birding-holiday-bird-walk-at-stephen-f-austin-stat--listing-6d2b3772fc18d6047d1bc94f ## About A ranger-led holiday morning walk through the forest listening and looking for resident and wintering birds; beginners welcome. Meet at the Amphitheater and bring binoculars if you have them. ## Similar picks in Houston - [Coastal Campsite Lights Night — Galveston Island State Park](https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/coastal-campsite-lights-night-galveston-island-state-park--listing-370565580d0ab26459864db9) — Sat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Galveston Island State Park — campground · With admission · checked Oct 16. On Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m., Galveston Island State Park invites visitors to stroll its campground and admire campsites decorated with holiday lights… - [Very Merry Pops — Houston Symphony holiday concert](https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/very-merry-pops-houston-symphony-holiday-concert--listing-cf1581e047a5d31bd460d595) — Thu, Dec 10 (+2 more dates) · 7:30 PM · Jones Hall for the Performing Arts · Ages 6+ · From $60 · checked Oct 27. The Houston Symphony's annual holiday pops concert at Jones Hall, with the orchestra, the Houston Symphony Chorus and guest vocalist Mikaela Bennett performing classic carols and… - [Geocaching: 'Twas the Night — holiday hunt at Dow Park](https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/geocaching-twas-the-night-holiday-hunt-at-dow-park--listing-2f71bcf96fb79969770e94b2) — Tue, Dec 15 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Dow Park, Deer Park · From $10 · checked Oct 20. A Christmas-week evening geocaching game in Deer Park's Dow Park. The story: Santa's reindeer got distracted by the fun in the park, and participants use Santa's 'trackers' — GPS… - [Homestead for the Holidays — Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/homestead-for-the-holidays-jesse-h-jones-park-and-nature-center--listing-5827b84b5aea630769c1057a) — Sat, Dec 12 · Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center, Humble · All ages · checked Oct 30. Harris County Precinct 3's December holiday event at Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center in Humble. Hours and activities are on the flyer linked from the event page. - [Ho-Ho-Holiday — sensory-inclusive family concert](https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/ho-ho-holiday-sensory-inclusive-family-concert--listing-e0c3b2201d0b6e1526bd83f7) — Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM · Jones Hall for the Performing Arts · All ages · From $40 · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 11. A family orchestral concert with a welcoming sensory-inclusive setting. - [The Light Park Katy — drive-thru holiday light show](https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/the-light-park-katy-drive-thru-holiday-light-show--listing-22d6726a5566b9950bb356f4) — Nov 6 – Jan 3 · 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM · The Light Park Katy — Typhoon Texas Waterpark parking lot · All ages · From $60 · checked Oct 27. A mile-long drive-thru light show set up in the Typhoon Texas Waterpark parking lot in Katy. Families stay in the car the whole time: after showing the ticket in the entry tent… ## More for families - [Things to do with kids in San Felipe, TX](https://grassyknees.com/houston/towns/san-felipe-tx) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/houston/towns/san-felipe-tx.md) - [Christmas lights and holiday events for kids in Houston](https://grassyknees.com/houston/christmas) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/houston/christmas.md) - [This weekend in Houston](https://grassyknees.com/houston/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/houston/this-weekend.md) - [Things to do with kids in Houston](https://grassyknees.com/houston) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/houston.md)