Calendar of Events

Tyler Events

January 2026

Jan 9
12:00p
End Date

Guided Mindfulness Hike

Purtis Creek State Park
Take some time to decompress!
Jan 9
3:00p
End Date

All About Knots

Tyler State Park
Hook, Line, and Sinker!
Jan 9
3:00p
End Date

Micro Scavanger Hunt

Lake Tawakoni State Park
What tiny wonders can you find?
Jan 10
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking

Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about and enjoy good food with even better friends!
Jan 10
10:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cookin'

Tyler State Park
Bold flavor, one pot — Dutch oven magic!
Jan 10
10:00a
End Date

Winter Wonder-Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover how life in the park survives winter!
Jan 10
10:00a
End Date

Mission Talk

Mission Tejas State Park
Come visit the Commemorative Mission and experience the history that brought so many to what is now Mission Tejas!
Jan 10
12:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Purtis Creek State Park
Enjoy nature and unleash your creativity!
Jan 10
1:30p
End Date

Backyard Bass

Tyler State Park
Learn how to reel in the big one!
Jan 10
2:00p
End Date

Fire Craft

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn tips and tricks for building the good campfire!
Jan 10
2:00p
End Date

Skins & Skulls

Purtis Creek State Park
What lives here? Come explore our collection and find out!
Jan 10
2:00p
End Date

Feather Pen Writing!

Mission Tejas State Park
Ever wanted to write a poem or a letter with a feather pen? Now you can!
Jan 16
1:00p
End Date

Trout Fishing

Tyler State Park
Hook, Line, and Sinker!
Jan 16
6:00p
End Date

Star Party

Tyler State Park
Look at the night lights!
Jan 17
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven 101

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join the Lake Tawakoni State Park Dutch Oven Group at the first parking lot on the left once a month to learn the basics or brush up on your skills!
Jan 17
10:00a
End Date

Barks 'N' Rec

Tyler State Park
Wagging tails and winding trails!
Jan 17
10:00a
End Date

Winter Wonder-Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover how life in the park survives winter!
Jan 17
1:00p
End Date

Trout Fishing

Tyler State Park
Hook, Line, and Sinker!
Jan 17
2:00p
End Date

Fire Craft

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn tips and tricks for building the good campfire!
Jan 17
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park: Abstract Animals

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Get your creative juices flowing!
Jan 17
3:00p
End Date

Winter Adaptations Hike

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger for an interactive hike to learn about animal adaptations!
Jan 17
5:30p
End Date

Charting the Stars

Purtis Creek State Park
Meet us under the stars and explore the cosmos!
Jan 23
2:00p
End Date

Signs of Life

Tyler State Park
What is going on during winter?
Jan 23
3:00p
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Purtis Creek State Park
What's that chirp?
Jan 24
10:00a
End Date

Beaver Time

Tyler State Park
It's a real bad day to be a tree.
Jan 24
10:00a
End Date

Winter Wonder-Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover how life in the park survives winter!
Jan 24
12:00p
End Date

Parks on the Air: Amateur Radio

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Discover amateur radio!
Jan 24
12:00p
End Date

BARK Ranger Hike

Purtis Creek State Park
Bring the pups and learn what it takes to become a certified B.A.R.K. Ranger!
Jan 24
2:00p
End Date

Fire Craft

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn tips and tricks for building the good campfire!
Jan 24
3:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Purtis Creek State Park
Learn how to journal and spend time in nature!
Jan 24
5:00p
End Date

Campfire Stories: Texas Legends and Lore

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Come sit around the campfire and listen to some Texas myths, legends, and folklore!
Jan 30
3:00p
End Date

Letterbox Journal Scavenger Hunt

Purtis Creek State Park
Learn the ins and outs of letterboxing!
Jan 31
9:00a
End Date

Intro to Birding

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn the basics of birding using tools you already have!
Jan 31
10:00a
End Date

36th Annual Kid's Fishing Day

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for the 36th Annual Kid's Fishing Day!
Jan 31
1:00p
End Date

Archery 101

Tyler State Park
May Your Arrow Fly Straight & Your Aim Be True.
Jan 31
2:00p
End Date

Tawakoni Tracks!

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Use your deduction skills to identify animal tracks found in the park!
Jan 31
2:30p
End Date

Archery 101

Tyler State Park
May Your Arrow Fly Straight & Your Aim Be True.

February 2026

Feb 7
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!

March 2026

Mar 7
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!
Mar 14
10:00a
End Date

Caddo Adventure Day (Day 3 - Main Event)

Caddo Lake State Park
Choose your adventure at our 3rd annual Caddo Adventure Day! Participate in archery, fishing, paddling, hiking, learning, and more, throughout multiple days, all inside our beautiful park!

April 2026

Apr 4
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!

May 2026

May 2
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!

June 2026

Jun 6
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!

July 2026

Jul 4
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!

August 2026

Aug 1
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!

September 2026

Sep 5
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!

October 2026

Oct 3
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!

November 2026

Nov 7
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!

December 2026

Dec 5
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting (Cancelled for January)

Daingerfield State Park
Join the Little Pine Friends of Daingerfield State Park to learn how to cook in a Dutch oven and sample some of their delicious dishes!