Meridian State Park
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Saturday November 1 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Creepy Critter Connections
Get up close with the parkâs âspookiestâ residents! Explore the amazing animals that call Meridian home using pelts, skulls, and other natural clues. Connect up close and personal with clever critters like bobcats, raccoons, coyotes, and skunks in this hands-on a......More
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Saturday November 15 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Bark Ranger Hike
Take one of our local shelter dogs for a hike! Partnering with BARK Animal Rescue, this program pairs you with adoptable dogs for a fun, one-mile hike along the trail. Enjoy the great outdoors while giving a pup some much-needed love and exercise!Note: You must P......More
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Saturday November 22 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Jr Ranger Academy
Step into the boots of a park ranger and explore the wild side of Meridian! Learn how to protect nature, practice Leave No Trace principles, and think like a real park ranger while earning your official Junior Ranger badge. Perfect for young explorers ready for a......More
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Saturday November 29 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
History Hike
Work off your Thanksgiving feast with a stroll through history! Join us for a hike along the scenic Bosque Trail while discovering Meridianâs rich past, including Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) structures and other historical highlights. This program is the pe......More
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Saturday December 13 12:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Holiday in the Park
Join us in spreading the holiday cheer and making wonderful memories in the great outdoors! Celebrate the cozy season with reindeer games, warm cocoa, crafts, and holiday cheer alongside family, friends, and neighbors. Come create joyful memories together, and en......More
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Thursday January 1 8:00am - 4:00pm CST
Story Book Stroll
Check out our self-guided First Day Hike available at the Shinnery Ridge Trail, featuring the children's book "Walking Through Texas" by author Courtney Rubalcaba. Bring in the New Years with your friends and family for a fun and refreshing day in nature!Take a l......More
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Thursday January 1 10:00am - 11:00am CST
First Day Hike
Start your year with fresh air and new adventures at Meridian State Park! Lace up your boots and join us on the Little Forest Junior Trail for a guided hike to welcome 2026 in true Texas style.  What better way to kick off our Nationâs 250th Birthday celebratio......More