Calendar of Events

Tyler Events

March 2024

Mar 19
2:00p
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Reading with the Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for a nature themed story hour at the park!
Mar 20
2:00p
End Date

Frog Watch

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to search for frogs at the trout pond!
Mar 22
1:00p
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Critters of Mission Tejas

Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas State Park and get to know about the park's local wildlife! The park interpreter will present skulls, shells and skins of many of the animals that call East Texas home as well as recordings of bird songs that are common in the area! Test your knowledge by playing "Guess that skull!" or "Who Calls?".
Mar 22
2:00p
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Making Sense of the Eclipse!

Purtis Creek State Park
Come out to learn about eclipses!
Mar 22
6:00p
End Date

Campfire Legends

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Gather around the campfire as we discuss the stories that belong to our park.
Mar 23
8:30a
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Dutch Oven 101

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Cast iron cooking past and present. Reserve a Dutch oven or bring your own Dutch Oven, reserve your spot today.
Mar 23
8:30a
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Birdwatching for Beginners

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn the skills and tools to watch birds!
Mar 23
9:30a
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Easter in the Park

Atlanta State Park
Hunt for Easter eggs, take a picture with the Easter Bunny, fish, play games, and more! *Easter egg hunters must be in the park by 9:30 a.m.*
Mar 23
10:00a
End Date

Nature Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us on a guided hike to learn about many of the park's plants and animals.
Mar 23
1:00p
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Dutch Oven 101

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn the basics of Dutch Oven cooking in this hands-on class. Reserve your spot today!
Mar 23
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Make memories of your park with art!
Mar 23
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Bring the kids out for an arts and crafts project.
Mar 23
2:00p
End Date

Build-A-Bug

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join a Ranger at the Swim Beach to learn about and create your own bugs!
Mar 23
3:00p
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Amphibian Superheroes!

Purtis Creek State Park
Discover the superpowers of frogs!
Mar 23
3:30p
End Date

Geocache 101

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for a introduction to the world's biggest scavenger hunt!
Mar 23
8:00p
End Date

Park After Dark!

Purtis Creek State Park
Come out for a full moon hike!
Mar 28
10:00a
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Bird Beak Adaptations

Daingerfield State Park
Birds eat many different things, from nectar, to seeds, to bugs in trees.  They come in many colors and just as many beaks.
Mar 28
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park - Leaf Printing

Daingerfield State Park
Learn about leaves and make some leaf art with a Texas Master Naturalist.
Mar 29 End Date

Mountain View Hike

Daingerfield State Park
Discover the Mountain View Trail on a guided hike with a ranger.
Mar 29
9:00a
End Date

Paddling 101

Caddo Lake State Park
Learn the basics of paddling with a ranger and test your new skills on our Saw Mill Pond!
Mar 29
2:00p
End Date

Old Iron in the Woods Hike!

Purtis Creek State Park
Come out to see a piece of Purtis Creek's history!
Mar 29
2:00p
End Date

Fishing on the Bayou

Caddo Lake State Park
Learn to cast a pole and test your fishing luck on the Big Cypress Bayou!
Mar 30
8:30a
End Date

Birdwatching for Beginners

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn the skills and tools to watch birds!
Mar 30
10:00a
End Date

Easter Egg Hunt

Daingerfield State Park
Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt in the meadow!
Mar 30
10:00a
End Date

Furs and Skulls

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Drop in at the Swim Beach to see the furs and skulls of some of the park's native animals!
Mar 30
10:00a
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Becoming a Junior Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge!
Mar 30
10:00a
End Date

Nature Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us on a guided hike to learn about many of the park's plants and animals.
Mar 30
12:00p
End Date

Making Sense of the Eclipse!

Purtis Creek State Park
Come out to learn about eclipses!
Mar 30
1:30p
End Date

Art in the Park

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Make memories of your park with art!
Mar 30
1:30p
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger - Kid Fish

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Come fish with a park ranger.
Mar 30
2:00p
End Date

Becoming a Junior Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a Junior Ranger and earn your badge!
Mar 30
2:00p
End Date

Eclipse 101

Daingerfield State Park
What makes an eclipse? Join us to learn why these rare events happen.
Mar 30
2:00p
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Easter Egg Hunt

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
Mar 30
2:00p
End Date

Water Quality Survey and Ecology

Caddo Lake State Park
Join a ranger to test the Big Cypress Bayou water quality and learn the importance of a healthy bayou!
Mar 30
2:30p
End Date

Hammocking 101!

Purtis Creek State Park
Do you have a hammock but not sure how to use it? Well, this is the program for you!
Mar 30
3:00p
End Date

Survival Games

Daingerfield State Park
Do you think you could survive as an animal?
Mar 30
3:30p
End Date

Geocache 101

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for a introduction to the world's biggest scavenger hunt!
Mar 30
7:00p
End Date

Park After Dark

Atlanta State Park
Experience Atlanta State Park at night! Find out who and what all comes out after the sun goes down!

April 2024

Apr 6
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking

Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Apr 6
10:30a
End Date

Eclipse 101

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join a Ranger at the Amphitheatre to learn about the different types of solar eclipses!
Apr 7
1:30p
End Date

Reading with a Ranger - Total Solar Eclipse - A Stellar Friendship Story

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join a Ranger at the amphitheater to read Total Solar Eclipse - A Stellar Friendship Story!
Apr 8
12:00p
End Date

Total Eclipse!

Tyler State Park
A total eclipse of the sun is coming to Texas!
Apr 8
12:30p
End Date

Total Solar Eclipse (100.00% Coverage)

Atlanta State Park
Come celebrate the solar eclipse with us!
Apr 8
1:00p
End Date

Total Solar Eclipse (99.3% Coverage)

Caddo Lake State Park
Come celebrate the solar eclipse with us!
Apr 12
6:30p
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Lake Tawakoni State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Apr 27
10:00a
End Date

Caddo Adventure Day

Caddo Lake State Park
Choose your adventure at our 1st annual Caddo Adventure Day! Fish, paddle, hike, paint, explore, learn, and more all inside our beautiful park!

May 2024

May 4
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking

Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
May 4
9:30a
End Date

Purtis Creek State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)

Purtis Creek State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.

June 2024

Jun 1
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking

Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!

July 2024

Jul 6
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking

Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!

August 2024

Aug 3
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking

Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!

September 2024

Sep 7
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking

Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!

October 2024

Oct 5
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking

Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!

November 2024

Nov 2
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking

Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!

December 2024

Dec 7
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking

Daingerfield State Park
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!