Tyler Events
November 2025
Nov
15
9:00a
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Kid's Day!
Mission Tejas State Park
While the park hosts an all-day Trail Racing Over Texas (T.R.O.T.) Race, bring your kids to the Day Use area for a day full of fun and games!
Nov
15
10:00a
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Nov
15
1:00p
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Nov
21
11:00a
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Art in the Park - Painting Buttons
Purtis Creek State Park
Enjoy nature and unleash your creativity by decorating a button!
Nov
21
2:00p
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Nov
21
5:00p
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Nov
21
6:30p
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Nov
22
10:00a
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Rice Family Log Home Tour
Mission Tejas State Park
Come experience the history of the Rice Family Log Home with the park interpreter!
Nov
22
10:00a
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Nature Hike
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us on a guided hike to learn about many of the park's plants, animals, and some of its history.
Nov
22
12:00p
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Nov
22
2:00p
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Nov
22
2:30p
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Pioneer Tracking
Mission Tejas State Park
Come explore how pioneers and explorers tracked and pursued their food in days past!
Nov
22
4:00p
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Nov
22
6:00p
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Nov
22
7:00p
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Nov
26
1:00p
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Nov
26
2:00p
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Texas Turkey Talk
Purtis Creek State Park
Come hear the story of how turkeys became the ultimate underdog of Texas and make a craft!
Nov
26
2:30p
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Nov
28
9:00a
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Nov
28
9:30a
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Nov
28
10:00a
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Hike Off the Turkey
Caddo Lake State Park
After sleeping in, take a leisurely hike through the forest with a ranger to hike off that Thanksgiving meal!
Nov
28
10:00a
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Gobble Wobble Hike
Daingerfield State Park
Join us on a relaxing stroll around Little Pine Lake and hike off that Turkey!
Nov
28
10:30a
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Nov
28
11:00a
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Walk Off the Turkey Hike
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Step on to the trail, and walk off those Thanksgiving calories!
Nov
28
1:00p
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Hike Off the Leftovers
Caddo Lake State Park
We know you had leftovers for lunch... Now, come hike that off too on a different hiking trail!
Nov
28
2:00p
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Jr. Ranger Journaling
Purtis Creek State Park
Explore Purtis Creek with our NEW Jr. Ranger Journals!
Nov
29
10:00a
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Nov
29
10:00a
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Fall-time Guided Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Work off that Thanksgiving turkey with a guided hike with park staff and experience different ecosystems of the park during peak fall colors!
Nov
29
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, animals, and some of its history.
Nov
29
2:00p
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Nov
29
2:00p
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Nov
29
2:00p
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December 2025
Dec
6
9:00a
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Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
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!
Dec
6
1:00p
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Dec
6
6:00p
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Christmas Campfire Stories
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Listen to a Christmas tale by a crackling campfire!
Dec
12
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Dec
12
5:00p
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Dec
12
5:30p
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Christmas in the Park
Atlanta State Park
Experience a Christmas Wonderland and meet Santa inside the Pineywoods of Atlanta State Park!
Dec
12
6:00p
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Dec
12
6:00p
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Dec
12
6:00p
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Christmas in the Park 2025
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for the 13th Annual Christmas in the Park!
Dec
12
6:30p
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Dec
13
2:00p
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Dec
13
5:00p
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Twinkle Tour 2025
Lake Tawakoni State Park
🎄✨ Mark your calendars – Twinkle Tour 2025 is lighting up the park on Saturday, December 13, 2025, and we can’t wait to see your campsites sparkle! RESERVATIONS START JUNE 18 AT 10:30AM
Dec
13
5:00p
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Dec
13
5:30p
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Christmas in the Park
Atlanta State Park
Experience a Christmas Wonderland and meet Santa inside the Pineywoods of Atlanta State Park!
Dec
13
6:00p
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Dec
13
6:00p
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Dec
13
6:30p
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Dec
17
6:00p
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Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Start a new tradition with us by driving through the park lit up like Santa Land Wednesday through Saturday! You'll get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec
18
6:00p
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Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Start a new tradition with us by driving through the park lit up like Santa Land Wednesday through Saturday! You'll get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec
19
1:00p
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A Crafty Caddo Christmas
Caddo Lake State Park
Deck the halls in our CCC Hall. Join us by the fire for hot chocolate, cookies, and creating your own Christmas tree ornaments. All supplies will be provided!
Dec
19
6:00p
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Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Start a new tradition with us by driving through the park lit up like Santa Land Wednesday through Saturday! You'll get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec
20
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Start a new tradition with us by driving through the park lit up like Santa Land Wednesday through Saturday! You'll get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
January 2026
Jan
1
8:15a
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First Day Self-Guided Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Hike any trail of your choosing on January 1, 2026 from 8:15am-4:00pm and stop by the park headquarters after to receive your first day hike sticker!
Jan
1
9:00a
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Jan
1
9:00a
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First Day Hike (Self-Guided)
Daingerfield State Park
Start your New Year off right by going on a First Day Hike!
Jan
1
9:00a
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First Day Hike
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us for the annual nationwide First Day Hike here at Caddo Lake State Park!
Jan
1
10:00a
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First Day Guided Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Start your new year right and join a ranger for this 1.8 mile guided hike!
Jan
1
10:00a
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Jan
1
12:30p
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First Day Hike (B.A.R.K. Ranger)
Daingerfield State Park
Join us for a stroll around the day-use area with your B.A.R.K. Ranger! Not a B.A.R.K Ranger? Come earn your badge!
Jan
1
1:00p
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First Day Hike
Atlanta State Park
Join us on a guided hike through the forest of Atlanta State Park!
Jan
1
1:30p
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Jan
1
2:00p
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First Day Hike (Ranger-Guided)
Daingerfield State Park
Start your New Year off right by joining us on our First Day Hike!
Jan
1
5:15p
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First Day BARK Ranger Guided Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Catch the first sunset of the year with your pup on this half-mile BARK Ranger guided hike!
Jan
3
9:00a
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Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
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!
February 2026
Feb
7
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
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
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
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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
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Dutch Oven Cooking & Tasting
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!