# Event Details - **Event Name**: Night Crawlers - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Glow-in-the-dark scorpions, mysterious moths, and more...this night walk is just for invertebrate enthusiasts. Do you ever find yourself stepping outside to take a closer look at the fascinating critters attracted to the light coming through your window on summer nights? If so, this is the walk for you! Who Is Invited: Reservations required! Reserve your spot at the Friends of Government Canyon website. Registration opens on Saturday two weeks prior to the event and closes at noon the Thursday before the event. This activity is open to ages 5 and up and includes both a short hike and time spent with experts at our light traps. Minors must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. No pets please. This is a public program intended for individuals or families. If you would like to bring a group for a program at Government Canyon, please contact the Park Interpreter at Lisa.Cole@tpwd.texas.gov to schedule at a different time. Where to Meet: We'll start in the Group Picnic Pavilion. Lot A will have the closest parking. The parking lot and path to the pavilion are paved and near an accessible restroom. The Discovery Trail has a packed granite surface. We'll hike no more than one mile, and likely less. Accessibility: This activity is somewhat wheelchair-friendly. There is a paved path leading from the parking lots to the Picnic Pavilion, a distance of about 120'. The Pavilion is near an accessible restroom. We will take a short hike (less than 1 mile) on the Discovery Trail, which has a crushed granite surface. If other ADA assistance is required, please request modifications by emailing accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov at least 2 weeks in advance. How to Prepare: Reservations required! Reserve your spot at the Friends of Government Canyon website. Registration opens on Saturday two weeks prior to the event and closes at noon the Thursday before the event. Though the activity is free, entrance fees to the Natural Area do apply. We often fill to capacity. To ensure entrance and save time at the Fee Booth, please pre-purchase and print out a day pass. Day passes can be reserved beginning one month before the date of your visit. Be sure to make a program reservation before purchasing your day passes. Dress for hiking outdoors. Comfortable shoes, insect repellent (ironic, right?) and a hat are recommended. Bring at least 1 liter of water per person. You may want to bring a blanket or portable chair to sit on. Cancellation: This program is weather-dependent and subject to cancellation. Check trail conditions by calling GCSNA's main office at 210-688-9055, or go to the GCSNA webpage, Instagram, or Facebook. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/helotes/night-crawlers/200029920436940 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Helotes - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: 12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX, United States, Texas 78254 - **lat**: 29.53708 - **long**: -98.74747 - **full address**: 12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX, United States, Texas 78254, 12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX 78254-9588, United States, Helotes ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Night Crawlers - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5431372e0c818281bb05498cd5c7f3da8e3c9ae818a1537f1e7c0060216f80ae-rimg-w1074-h1074-dc140916-gmir?v=1775824899 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Night Crawlers being held? - **A:** Night Crawlers takes place on Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm at 12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX, United States, Texas 78254, 12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX 78254-9588, United States, Helotes. - **Q**: Who is organizing Night Crawlers? - **A:** Night Crawlers is organized by Government Canyon State Natural Area - Texas Parks and Wildlife. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Night Crawlers", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5431372e0c818281bb05498cd5c7f3da8e3c9ae818a1537f1e7c0060216f80ae-rimg-w1074-h1074-dc140916-gmir?v=1775824899", "startDate": "2026-06-06T20:00:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-06-06T21:30:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/helotes/night-crawlers/200029920436940", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX, United States, Texas 78254", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX 78254-9588, United States", "addressLocality": "Helotes", "addressRegion": "TX", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "29.53708", "longitude": "-98.74747" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Glow-in-the-dark scorpions, mysterious moths, and more...this night walk is just for invertebrate enthusiasts.\n\nDo you ever find yourself stepping outside to take a closer look at the fascinating critters attracted to the light coming through your window on summer nights? 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