# Things to do with kids at Guadalupe River State Park

> 11 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at Guadalupe River State Park, 3350 Park Road 31, Spring Branch, TX 78070, in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/star-party-with-the-san-antonio-astronomical-association--listing-30a504bc238d83a0ec975869) — Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Guadalupe River State Park, Spring Branch · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 14. Drop-in stargazing and planet watching with members of the San Antonio Astronomical Association and park staff, who bring telescopes to point out the moon, constellations and…
- [Texas State Parks Day: free entry at Guadalupe River State Park](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/texas-state-parks-day-free-entry-at-guadalupe-river-state-park--listing-c2add199467b794847b46948) — Sun, Nov 1 · Guadalupe River State Park, Spring Branch · All ages · Free · checked Oct 14. The 4th annual Texas State Parks Day: visit one of over 85 state parks, including Guadalupe River State Park, for free. Reserve "Save the Day" passes online or by calling (512)…
- [Scenic Overlook Nature Walk at Guadalupe River State Park](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/scenic-overlook-nature-walk-at-guadalupe-river-state-park--listing-e1f3fafe3fd70c890124638a) — Thu, Nov 12 (+1 more date) · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Guadalupe River State Park, Spring Branch · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 16. A Texas Master Naturalist or park ranger leads an easy one-hour walk to a scenic overlook, talking about local geology, why water matters here, and the plants and animals along…
- [Homeschool Classes at Guadalupe River State Park](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/homeschool-classes-at-guadalupe-river-state-park--listing-b8220e970196a003f9c18c4d) — Wed, Nov 18 (+5 more dates) · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Guadalupe River State Park, Spring Branch · Ages 5–10 · Free · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. Guadalupe River State Park runs outdoor classes for homeschooled children in grades K–5 (ages 5–10), using the park as a classroom. Each month covers a different topic: trees in…
- [Storytime and Craft: Wild Turkeys](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/storytime-and-craft-wild-turkeys--listing-3608ffb3a4cf2f7e63b10d62) — Wed, Nov 25 · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM · Guadalupe River State Park, Spring Branch · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 14. A wild turkey story and hands-on craft for little ones and families at the amphitheater behind the Discovery Center. Subject to change or cancellation in inclement weather.
- [Turkey Talk on Thanksgiving Day at Guadalupe River State Park](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/turkey-talk-on-thanksgiving-day-at-guadalupe-river-state-park--listing-9076670c919748a943768b17) — Thu, Nov 26 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Guadalupe River State Park, Spring Branch · With admission · checked Oct 16. On Thanksgiving morning Guadalupe River State Park holds a one-hour family program about wild turkeys, which live in the park. Rangers cover the birds' habits and calls, so…
- [Opt Outside Day at Guadalupe River State Park](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/opt-outside-day-at-guadalupe-river-state-park--listing-09761d8e741d9e18ff150b7c) — Fri, Nov 27 · Guadalupe River State Park, Spring Branch · With admission · checked Oct 16. Instead of Black Friday shopping, Guadalupe River State Park invites families to spend the day after Thanksgiving outdoors. There is no set program; the park suggests hiking…
- [Art in the Park: Christmas Cards at Guadalupe River State Park](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/art-in-the-park-christmas-cards-at-guadalupe-river-state-park--listing-48c72b0aae78b3ab8aab147c) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Guadalupe River State Park, Spring Branch · With admission · checked Oct 16. Guadalupe River State Park marks National Christmas Card Day early with a family craft hour at the amphitheater behind the Discovery Center. Rangers set up supplies so children…
- [Christmas in the Park at Guadalupe River State Park](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/christmas-in-the-park-at-guadalupe-river-state-park--listing-8f20063e715fb09b9353f6a5) — Fri, Dec 11 (+1 more date) · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Guadalupe River State Park, Spring Branch · Free · checked Oct 14. Two nights of holiday festivities: family-friendly holiday crafts, stories and activities at the Discovery Center and Amphitheater from 5–7 p.m., and a drive-thru light show…
- [Christmas for the Birds at Guadalupe River State Park](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/christmas-for-the-birds-at-guadalupe-river-state-park--listing-4a1136f326d205e2f8708814) — Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Guadalupe River State Park, Spring Branch · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 16. A festive bird program for the whole family at Guadalupe River State Park. Rangers introduce the birds that spend the winter in the park and explain their winter habits, then…
- [Self-Guided First Day Nature Hikes 2027](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/self-guided-first-day-nature-hikes-2027--listing-b3552642ed34ac354a07011d) — Fri, Jan 1 · 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Guadalupe River State Park, Spring Branch · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 14. Start 2027 outdoors with a self-guided First Day Hike on any trail in Guadalupe River State Park (including the Bauer Unit). Afterward, stop by headquarters (8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) to…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Guadalupe River State Park](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/guadalupe-river-state-park--listing-a1bd4b9c771cc13db5caf41f) — Open daily. Headquarters Sept–May 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily; gate 8 a.m.–10 p.m. · Guadalupe River State Park, Spring Branch · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 14. A state park with four miles of Guadalupe River frontage in Comal County. Visitors can swim, fish, tube and canoe or kayak on the river (the park is the start of the 5-mile…

## Recently ended

- [Halloween Night Hike at Guadalupe River State Park](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/halloween-night-hike-at-guadalupe-river-state-park--listing-7e4d3d90d872c054068437ba) — ended Fri, Oct 23

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