Texas Outdoor Families Start Date: Immediately End Date: February 28, 2018 Texas Outdoor Family Weekends Texas Parks and Wildlife Department offers the Texas Outdoor Family program to help families to hone or to develop outdoor skills. During one or two-night workshops, state park staff lead families through the basics of setting up camp and getting the most out of their time in nature. All camping gear and equipment required for an overnight stay at the park is included with each reservation! Texas Outdoor Family workshops take place throughout the state. Find one near you when you visit the calendar section of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Website.