Tyler Events
August 2025
Aug
29
8:30a
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Aug
30
8:00a
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Steep Ravine Guided Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Join the park interpreter for an early morning guided hike!
Aug
30
9:00a
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Aug
30
9:00a
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Aug
30
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.
Aug
30
11:00a
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Aug
30
1:00p
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Fishing with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us learning the basics of fishing. All ages and stages welcome. No experience required!
Aug
30
2:00p
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Skins and Skulls
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join to us view skins and skulls of animals that live in the park.
Aug
30
2:30p
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Aug
30
7:00p
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Aug
30
8:30p
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September 2025
Sep
5
8:00p
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Sep
6
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Sep
6
8:00a
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Veteran Suicide Awareness Hike
Tyler State Park
Join us at Tyler State Park on Sept. 6 for our first annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Hike.
Sep
6
8:00a
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Steep Ravine Guided Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Join the park interpreter for an early morning guided hike!
Sep
6
9:00a
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The Joy of Birding (Fall Migration)
Caddo Lake State Park
Channel your inner "Bob Ross" chill as we search for birds high and low!
Sep
6
9:00a
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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!
Sep
6
9:00a
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Heroes on the Water - Veterans Suicide Awareness Kayaking
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Carry the Weight: Kayak Together to Combat Veteran Suicide.
Sep
6
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.
Sep
6
11:00a
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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!
Sep
6
1:00p
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The Joy of Birding (Fall Migration)
Atlanta State Park
Channel your inner "Bob Ross" as we search for birds high and low!
Sep
6
2:00p
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10 Essentials the Outdoors: Past and Present
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover the 10 essential items campers of the past and present use to survive the outdoors
Sep
6
5:00p
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Sep
6
8:00p
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Sep
12
10:00a
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Sep
13
8:00a
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Steep Ravine Guided Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Join the park interpreter for an early morning guided hike!
Sep
13
9:00a
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Sep
13
9:30a
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Sep
13
11:00a
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Skins and Skulls at Visitor Center
Mission Tejas State Park
Come by the our visitor center and get a closer look at some of the wildlife found at Mission Tejas!
Sep
13
1:00p
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Skins, Skulls, Tracks, and Scat
Atlanta State Park
Join a ranger to learn about some of the mysterious animals that live in Atlanta State Park!
Sep
13
1:30p
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Sep
14
1:30p
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Girl Scouts Love State Parks
Purtis Creek State Park
Connect with fellow Girl Scouts and experience the nature at Purtis Creek!
Sep
19
7:15p
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Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Sep
19
7:30p
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Sep
19
8:00p
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Sep
20
8:30a
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Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Activities
Purtis Creek State Park
Join us for to learn about veteran mental health and support resources.
Sep
20
9:00a
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Veteran's Ruck Hike (Suicide Awareness Month)
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us in support of our Veteran's during this Suicide Awareness Month ruck hike!
Sep
20
9:00a
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Veterans Suicide Awareness Walk
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Walk with us through the Pineywoods to honor veterans we have lost to suicide and to support those finding their place after their service
Sep
20
10:00a
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Sep
20
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.
Sep
20
11:00a
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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!
Sep
20
1:00p
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Sep
20
1:00p
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Skins, Skulls, Tracks, and Scat
Caddo Lake State Park
Experience and learn about the critters that call Caddo Lake State Park home!
Sep
20
2:00p
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10 Essentials the Outdoors: Past and Present
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover the 10 essential items campers of the past and present use to survive the outdoors
Sep
20
2:30p
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Sep
20
3:00p
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Sep
26
10:00a
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Sep
27
8:00a
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Paddling Tour (Intermediate Experience & Difficulty)
Caddo Lake State Park
Experience the beauty and mystery of the Big Cypress Bayou on this the 8-mile round-trip paddling trail!
Sep
27
8:30a
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Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Come together in support of our veterans for a meaningful 1.8-mile Ruck Hike
Sep
27
9:00a
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Sep
27
9:00a
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Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck March/Hike
Daingerfield State Park
September is Suicide Prevention Month! Come Join us while we bring awareness for our veterans, service members, families, and friends.
Sep
27
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.
Sep
27
11:00a
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Sep
27
11:00a
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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!
Sep
27
2:00p
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10 Essentials the Outdoors: Past and Present
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Discover the 10 essential items campers of the past and present use to survive the outdoors
Sep
27
2:30p
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Sep
27
5:00p
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Healing Heroes Hike
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Hike with us to bring attention to Veterans Suicide Awareness Month
October 2025
Oct
3
6:30p
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Cooper Lake State Park: Doctors Creek Unit | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
4
9:00a
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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!
Oct
4
7:00p
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International Observe the Moon Night
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us on this international event to observe, explore, appreciate, and learn more about Earth's constant companion, the MOON!
Oct
10
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TX Pollinator BioBlitz (Self Guided)
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us in this statewide BioBlitz to record as many pollinators as we can for continued conservation efforts!
Oct
18
10:00a
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TX Pollinator BioBlitz (Ranger Guided)
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us in this statewide BioBlitz to record as many pollinators as we can for continued conservation efforts!
Oct
18
5:00p
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Boo in the Park 2025
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration! Come out to see the decorated campsites and trick or treat!
Oct
24
12:00p
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PARK CLOSED - Youth Deer Hunt
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Lake Tawakoni State Park will be closed to the public (including the boat ramp and all trails) for our Youth Only Deer Hunt beginning at 12PM on October 24, 2025. Only preapproved hunters and staff will be permitted on the park during that time. The park will reopen at 12PM on October 27, 2025.
Oct
25
5:00p
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Oct
25
5:00p
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Oct
25
5:30p
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Oct
25
6:00p
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November 2025
Nov
1
9:00a
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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!
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
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!
December 2025
Dec
6
9:00a
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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!
Dec
12
5:00p
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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
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!
January 2026
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!
March 2026
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!