Fannin County, Texas -- Boo in the Park! is back at Bonham State Park with as multiple activities for visitors of all ages. Entrance fees will be waived Friday night only with a donation of pantry goods for local food banks. Donations must be sealed with the original packaging. For the rest of the weekend, the standard $4.00 per person for teens and adults will apply (children 12 and under are free). Texas State Park passes are always accepted.

Trunk or Treat 6:00-9:00 p.m. Friday, October 25
Campers and staff will transform the park into a family-friendly Halloween event. From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., walk through the decorated campsites, visit with the campers, and collect treats. Visitors are welcome to come in costume and red-lensed flashlights are recommended.

Please wear closed-toe shoes as the path will be rocky. Non-perishable donations will be collected in lieu of park entrance fees for this event only.

Texas Bats 10-11 a.m. Saturday, October 26
Texas is home to several bat species. They live here year-round, not just during Halloween. Meet with Bois d’Arc Master Naturalist Christine Miller at the Lakeside Pavilion.

Learn about our incredible Texas bats and their importance to the ecosystem.

Spooky Hike 7-9 p.m. Saturday, October 26
As the sun sets Saturday evening, meet at 7:00 p.m. at Group Tent for a family-friendly guided Spooky Hike up a portion of Bois d’Arc Trail. The trail will be transformed with multiple storytellers and local tales. Visitors are welcome to come in costume, but please wear closed-toe
shoes as the path is very rocky. The trail will be partially lit, and only red-lensed flashlights will be allowed.

Another anticipated event, Light up the Park, will be in the evening on December 13th and 14th.

Weekend interpretive events will continue through November. Remember that day-use only and camping permits are limited at Texas State Parks. Book your reservations online up to 5 months in advance for camping and 30 days in advance for day-use only. Check us out on Facebook and our webpage for additional details and dates.