California State Parks Week

A celebration of California state parks, presented jointly by California State Parks, California State Parks Foundation, Parks California, and Save the Redwoods League.

California State Parks Week

Sign up NOW for fun, free events in state parks this June 10–14 in celebration of the fifth annual California State Parks Week! From horseback riding to nature journaling to historical tours and more, there’s sure to be an activity that sparks your excitement to get outside. 

RSVP for your favorite events at CAStateParksWeek.org to save your spot!

Plus, calling all TK–12 student artists! We are again holding the California State Parks Week poster contest, now expanded to include transitional kindergarten. To learn more and submit your artwork, visit the website here. 

California State Parks Foundation is a key partner of this collaborative event series, directly funding park events that align with our mission and vision. We are proud to distribute almost $65,000 to events statewide, with support from our Trailblazer sponsor, Niagara Cares, and our Park Champion supporter, Boeing.

In particular, we encourage you to check out these special events that California State Parks Foundation helped make possible:

Explore Lake Natoma by Kayak & Explore Lake Natoma by Stand-Up Paddleboard

June 10 at 12:00 PM

Shipwrecks of Monterey: Exhibit Opening and Reception at Monterey SHP

June 11 at 5:30 PM

Mosaic Marvels of Hearst Castle

June 11 at 9:00 AM

Explore Folsom Lake SRA on Horseback

June 12 at 9:00 AM

Tule Elk Jamboree Art in Parks Festival at Tule Elk SNR

June 12 at 10:00 AM

Hooked on Shorefishing at South Carlsbad SB

June 12 at 10:00 AM

Campando en las Secoyas

June 12, Overnight

Explore Paddle Sports at Millerton Lake SRA

June 12 at 9:00 AM

Inspired by the Land: Art at Bothe-Napa Valley SP

June 13 at 12:00 PM

Wild Things Native Wildlife Stewardship Presentation

June 13 at 11:00 AM

Juneteenth Celebration at Colonel Allensworth SHP

June 13 at 11:00 AM

Celebrating Japanese Culture at Crystal Cove SP

June 13 at 10:00 AM

Celebrating Accessibility at Tijuana Estuary NERR

June 13 at 10:00 AM

Experience the Magic of Morro Bay SP

June 13 at 9:00 AM

Native American Demonstration at Dos Rios

June 12 at 8:00 AM

Activity Day at Indian Grinding Rock SHP

June 13 at 10:30 AM

Celebrate Indigenous Communities at Andrew Molera SP

June 13 at 10:00 AM

Community Craft Day with a Historical Twist at Monterey SHP

June 13 at 10:00 AM

Sue-meg SP Visitor Center Grand Reopening

June 13 at 11:00 AM

Pollinator Party: Bug Out! at William B. Ide Adobe SHP

June 13 at 10:00 AM

Wild Words: Nature Journaling in Miwok Meadows at China Camp SP

June 13 at 10:00 AM

'The Mercury' Turns 100 at Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point SP

June 14 at 10:00 AM

Yoga in the Park at Angel Island SP

June 14 at 10:30 AM

Explore The Night: Family Game Night at San Clemente SB

June 13 at 7:00 PM

Forest Bathing Walk at Sugarloaf Ridge SP

June 14 at 10:00 AM

Forest Restoration Volunteer Workday at Trinidad SB

June 14 at 9:00 AM

TK-12 California State Parks Week Poster Contest

Thanks for submitting, winners will be announced soon!

Make a Gift for California State Parks Week

In honor of California State Parks Week 2026, you can make a gift to celebrate and protect our parks! Your gift ensures parks remain protected and everyone has access to the beauty and benefits of parks.

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