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Fall Fest

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Saturday, October 18 | 11AM – 4PM | Helton Nature Park 

Bring the whole family to Helton Nature Park for a FREE fall celebration filled with outdoor fun, music, games, and community vibes!

Festival Fun

Enjoy activities suited for all ages! Get on board one of the Hayrides and take a tour of Helton Nature Park and the festival grounds. Learn from the pros at Fin Addict Angler Fishing Organization during their free Fishing Clinic! Show off your skills with Disc Golf Games or participate in our Costume Walk starting at 2:30 PM at the main stage. There is something for everyone to enjoy at Fall Fest!

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Main Stage Schedule

We’ve got a jam packed schedule full of amazing and talented entertainers! See the schedule below and don’t miss your favorite performers.

11:00 AM – Birds of Prey Flight Demonstration
12:00 PM – Fall Acoustic Jam – Country storytelling & song swapping
1:00 PM – Bidi Bidi Banda – Selena Tribute
2:30 PM – Costume Walk, Awards & Car Parade
3:00 PM – Fall Acoustic Jam (Encore Session)

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Thank you for your interest! All vendor sign-ups are now closed. See you at Fall Fest! 

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Alerts

San Pedro Creek Culture Park

February 26, 2026
The east bank trail along San Pedro Creek will be temporarily closed between the upper trail at Cameron St. and the lower trail at two access points. Closure details:
  • The first closure will impact the connector from the upper trail near West Houston St. to the south lower San Pedro Creek trail.
  • Once work at this location is complete and the trail reopens, construction will shift to the second closure area between the upper and lower trails on the opposite side of the green space.
Please follow posted signage and plan alternate routes. We appreciate your patience as this work is completed. Closed areas around San Pedro Creek Culture Park

The Brackenridge Trail

February 10, 2026
Trail Lighting Notice – Brackenridge Park Trail Due to an electrical issue, lighting is currently out along the north portion of the trail, from the Josephine Street inlet to just past Highway 281 within the Brackenridge Park Trail. Our team is actively working to correct the issue and expects repairs to be completed by the end of business tomorrow. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to restore lighting. Please use caution when traveling through this area, especially during evening hours.

Trail Closure Alert – Calder Alley, San Pedro Creek

September 12, 2025
Maintenance work will be done in Calder Alley starting Wednesday, September 18, 2025.
  • Trails will remain open during this work.
  • One bench at a time will be temporarily barricaded while improvements are completed.
  • There may be occasional contractor pickups in the area.
We appreciate your patience as we continue to maintain and improve San Pedro Creek for all to enjoy!

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

June 30, 2025
The SASPAMCO paddling trail is open from River Crossing Park to Helton Nature Park. *Please Note: Paddling Trail from Helton Nature Park to HWY 97 is still closed due to blockages. 

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed

June 30, 2025
Staff have removed two large log jams just downstream of Helton Nature Park, keeping the southern portion of the SASPAMCO Paddling Trail temporarily closed. Staff are working to contact adjacent landowners to support a land-based removal solution.

Goliad Paddling Trail Alert

June 30, 2025
NOTICE: HWY 59 Landing Site Closed Due to TxDOT construction on the HWY 59 Bridge, the HWY 59 landing site is closed until further notice. However, the Goliad Paddling Trail remains open, and paddlers can still access the river at the Riverdale, Ferry Street, and Goliad State Park landings. Please plan accordingly and check back for updates.
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