Events & Programs

Timber Tots: Forest Animals: July 7 – 11 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: This camp remains at the museum and has the children learn about different types of forest animals whether it’s mammals, reptiles, insects, etc. In 2024, we learned about animals that live in trees, wildlife, spiders, owls, etc. and each day we […]

Summer Sylvans: STEM: July 14 – 18 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm: This camp remains at the museum and has the children conduct fun science experiments and learn through STEM activities. We will have the kids build items, discuss forestry professions that use STEM, etc. In 2024, we learned about potential energy, made catapults […]

Timber Tots: Camping Camp (NEW): July 21 – 25 from 9 am – 12 pm: This camp remains at the museum and has the children learn about outdoor camping skills and nature through fun crafts and games. This is the first time we are offering this camp. A camp for children ages 4 – entering 1st grade […]

Summer Sylvans: Camping Camp (NEW): July 28 – August 1 from 8 am – 12 pm: This camp remains at the museum and has the children learn about outdoor camping skills and nature through fun crafts and games. This is the first time we are offering this camp. A camp for children entering 2nd – […]

Families are invited to come visit the museum and enjoy some fun games, crafts, and activities. Family Day is on Saturday, August 9 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. If you have any questions, please call (936) 632-9535.

Feast in the Forest is the museum’s annual fundraiser where individuals can enjoy a tour, dinner, drinks, a silent auction, and live dessert auction while showing their support for the museum. This year the event is on Thursday, August 21st from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. This is a ticketed event. Tickets costs $50 per […]

Adults are invited to attend a short presentation and hands-on session that relates to the lecture. The lectures cover a range of topics and is free to the public. Past topics: edible plants, canning, woodturning, needle felting, etc. For more information about the specific topic of lecture call (936) 632-9535.

At the Texas Forestry Museum, children will learn fun yoga poses, enjoy a snack, and have time to play with the museum’s interactive exhibits. The event is free to the public. Photos will be taken at the event for promotional materials. If you have any questions, please call (936) 632-9535.

The museum will have its I-Spy Halloween Trail again this year. Families are invited to hunt for Halloween characters and win fun prizes. This is event is free to the public. The trail activity will be from Saturday, October 18th – Friday, October 31st. The activity is available Monday – Saturday from 10 am – […]

Families can enjoy a Christmas craft at the museum. This is a free activity for the public. The activity is available Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. If you have any questions, please call (936) 632-9535.