Tyler Events
December 2025
Dec
6
1:00p
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Dec
6
1:00p
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mission Tejas State Park
Come join park staff at the Amphitheatre and search for natural treasures around Day Use and the Pond!
Dec
6
2:00p
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Become a Citizen Scientist
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn how your smart phone can help both you and scientists understand our ecosystems!
Dec
6
3:00p
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Dec
6
3:00p
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Dec
6
5:00p
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Holiday Hot Chocolate with a Ranger!
Mission Tejas State Park
Join park rangers for an evening cup of hot chocolate around the campfire and settle in for "tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago!"
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
2:30p
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Art in the Park - Christmas Ornaments
Purtis Creek State Park
Enjoy nature and unleash your creativity!!
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
9:00a
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Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about!
Dec
13
10:00a
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Dec
13
10:30a
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Pucker Up for Mistletoe
Purtis Creek State Park
Learn the secrets of the holiday's most notorious decorations!
Dec
13
11:00a
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Storytime with a Ranger!
Mission Tejas State Park
Stop by the amphitheater for story hour with park staff!
Dec
13
1:00p
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Dec
13
1:00p
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Tejas Christmas Ornaments
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas and join park staff in decorating your own Christmas ornaments to take home!
Dec
13
2:00p
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Art in the Park - Christmas Ornaments
Purtis Creek State Park
Enjoy nature and unleash your creativity!!
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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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
3:00p
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Park Poets
Purtis Creek State Park
Channel your inner Shakespeare and write a poem inspired by nature!
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
9:00a
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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!
Dec
20
10:00a
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Jr. Rangers of Mission Tejas
Mission Tejas State Park
Become a Junior Ranger of Mission Tejas State Park!
Dec
20
10:00a
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Dec
20
10:00a
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Dec
20
12:30p
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Dec
20
1:00p
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Dec
20
2:00p
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Dec
20
2:00p
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Animal Adaptations
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Discover how animals survive using different adaptations!
Dec
20
2:30p
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History Talk with a Ranger
Mission Tejas State Park
Come by the Visitor Center and immerse yourself in East Texas history!
Dec
20
2:30p
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Animal Adaptations Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn how animals use and adapt to their environments on a short hike!
Dec
20
5:00p
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Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Dec
20
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
21
2:00p
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Winter Solstice Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join a ranger for a hike on the shortest day of the year!
Dec
27
10:00a
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Dec
27
2:00p
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Dec
27
2:00p
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Dec
27
5:30p
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Dec
31
1:00p
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Dec
31
2:30p
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Dec
31
11:30p
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First Day Hike: Midnight Kick-Off!
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger for a midnight hike along the Wolfpen Trail to kick off the new year!
January 2026
Jan
1
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First Day Hike (Self-Guided)
Purtis Creek State Park
Join us at Purtis Creek and take to the trails to celebrate TPWD's 14th annual First Day Hike!
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: Birding the Island
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Start your New Year off with our feathered friends!
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
9:30a
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Jan
1
10:00a
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First Day Guided Hike (Morning)
Purtis Creek State Park
Join us at Purtis Creek and take to the trails to celebrate TPWD's 14th annual First Day Hike!
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
10:00a
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First Day Hike (Ranger-Guided, Mountain View, 0.8 miles)
Daingerfield State Park
Start your New Year off right by going on a First Day Hike!
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, Rustling Leaves, 2.4 miles)
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
1
6:00p
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First Day Hike: Full Moon Forest
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Take a stroll by the light of the silvery moon.
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
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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!
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!