Children Benefit from Being Outside

Studies show that children are healthier, happier, and smarter when they play outside. Phil Hardberger Park promotes children who play and learn outdoors with over 3,500 children participating each year in our nature programs.

Our children's programs appeal to a range of ages and interests, and make learning about nature a fun experience. We hope to see you at our next event!

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Storytime: Sharing Traditions
Dec 4
Storytime: Sharing Traditions

Join Ms Wendy and friends in the park for Story Time! We'll sing songs, read stories, and have a make-and-take craft.

Growing Up Wild: Seasons
Dec 11
Growing Up Wild: Seasons

Join us as we learn about nature!

Starting Out Wild: Seasons
Dec 18
Starting Out Wild: Seasons

Join us to learn about nature!

Storytime: Rocky & Wormy with Rocky and Agatha
Jan 8
Storytime: Rocky & Wormy with Rocky and Agatha

Join Ms Wendy and friends in the park for Story Time! This month we’ll explore Rocky & Wormy with Rocky and Agatha and Ms. Wendy’s worm bin. We'll sing songs, read stories, and have a make-and-take craft.

Storytime: Needs & Feeds with The Buck Stops Here
Feb 5
Storytime: Needs & Feeds with The Buck Stops Here

Join Ms Wendy and friends in the park for Story Time! This month we’ll explore Needs & Feeds with The Buck Stops Here and the mammal trunk.We'll sing songs, read stories, and have a make-and-take craft.

Storytime: Fins & Scales, Oh MY! With Spike and The Horned Lizard
Mar 5
Storytime: Fins & Scales, Oh MY! With Spike and The Horned Lizard

Join Ms Wendy and friends in the park for Story Time! This month we’ll explore Fins & Scales with Spike and The Horned Lizard Speaks. We'll sing songs, read stories, and have a make-and-take craft.

Storytime: Let's Help Save the Earth! With Mason in Recycled Togs
Apr 9
Storytime: Let's Help Save the Earth! With Mason in Recycled Togs

Join Ms Wendy and friends in the park for Story Time! This month we’ll explore Let’s Save the Earth with Mason in Recycled Togs. We'll sing songs, read stories, and have a make-and-take craft.

Storytime: What's Buggin' You?! With Neoma and Friends
May 7
Storytime: What's Buggin' You?! With Neoma and Friends

Join Ms Wendy and friends in the park for Story Time! This month we’ll explore What’s Buggin’ You?! with Neoma and friends. We'll sing songs, read stories, and have a make-and-take craft.

Storytime: Flowery & Prickly with Georgiana, Fabiola, and Luther
Jun 4
Storytime: Flowery & Prickly with Georgiana, Fabiola, and Luther

Join Ms Wendy and friends in the park for Story Time! This month we’ll explore Flowery & Prickly with Georgiana, Fabiola, and Luther. We'll sing songs, read stories, and have a make-and-take craft.

Storytime: What's a Crankie? & Unicorn Imagination
Jul 9
Storytime: What's a Crankie? & Unicorn Imagination

Join Ms Wendy and friends in the park for Story Time! This month we’ll explore What’s a Crankie & Unicorn Imagination. We'll sing songs, read stories, and have a make-and-take craft.

Storytime: Water Water Everywhere with Water Spirit
Aug 6
Storytime: Water Water Everywhere with Water Spirit

Join Ms Wendy and friends in the park for Story Time! This month we’ll explore Water Water Everywhere with SAWS materials and Water Spirit. We'll sing songs, read stories, and have a make-and-take craft.

Storytime: Lovely Leafies and Green Man
Sep 3
Storytime: Lovely Leafies and Green Man

Join Ms Wendy and friends in the park for Story Time! This month we’ll explore Lovely Leafies and Green Man. We'll sing songs, read stories, and have a make-and-take craft.

Storytime: Batties, Creepies, & Pumpkins with Pumpkin Maiden
Oct 8
Storytime: Batties, Creepies, & Pumpkins with Pumpkin Maiden

Join Ms Wendy and friends in the park for Story Time! This month we’ll explore Batties, Creepies, & Pumpkins with Pumpkin Maiden. We'll sing songs, read stories, and have a make-and-take craft.

Storytime: Talkin' Turkey with Talkin' Turkey by Ms Jean
Nov 5
Storytime: Talkin' Turkey with Talkin' Turkey by Ms Jean

Join Ms Wendy and friends in the park for Story Time! This month we’ll explore Talkin’ Turkey with Talkin’ Turkey by Ms Jean. We'll sing songs, read stories, and have a make-and-take craft.

Storytime: Sharing Traditions with Seed Child and Theia Yule
Dec 3
Storytime: Sharing Traditions with Seed Child and Theia Yule

Join Ms Wendy and friends in the park for Story Time! This month we’ll explore Sharing Traditions with Seed Child, Theia Yule, gelt, and dreidels. We'll sing songs, read stories, and have a make-and-take craft.

Nature Programs

You can find the recorded events on the Starting Out Wild and Growing Up Wild pages.

Or, you can find some Do-at-home Nature Play Guides on the Nature Play page.

Phil Hardberger Park children’s events are constructed with help from our partner, Texas Children in Nature.