Calendar of Events

Tyler Events

October 2025

Oct 10 End Date

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 17
10:00a
End Date

Kayaking 101

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn to master the paddle and hit the water!
Oct 17
6:30p
End Date

Campfire 101

Tyler State Park
Let's gather around a campfire.
Oct 17
7:30p
End Date

Star Party

Tyler State Park
Look at the night lights!
Oct 18
10:00a
End Date

Guided History Hike - Trails to Highways

Mission Tejas State Park
Come join park staff for a guided hike with a historical edge!
Oct 18
10:00a
End Date

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
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Spooky craft!
Oct 18
2:00p
End Date

Rice Family Log Home Tour

Mission Tejas State Park
Come experience the history of the Rice Family Log Home with the park interpreter!
Oct 18
4:30p
End Date

Halloween Funfest

Daingerfield State Park
Join us for our annual Halloween Funfest!
Oct 18
5:00p
End Date

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
End Date

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 24
4:00p
End Date

Spooky Painting

Tyler State Park
Things are getting spooky!
Oct 25
9:00a
End Date

Market Street Expo

Purtis Creek State Park
What animals live here? Come explore our collection at the Mabank Market Street Expo and find out!
Oct 25
10:00a
End Date

Painting Pumpkin Pins

Mission Tejas State Park
Dive into the fall season with park staff and paint your own Jack-o-Lantern Pins!
Oct 25
2:00p
End Date

Sun Printing

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Use the power of the sun to capture memories!
Oct 25
4:00p
End Date

Incredible Edible Plants

Purtis Creek State Park
Join us to learn about edible plants!
Oct 25
5:00p
End Date

Candy and Cauldrons Trick-or-Treating

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Enjoy a spooky kooky time at Martin Creek Lake State Park!
Oct 25
5:00p
End Date

Spooky Stories with a Ranger

Tyler State Park
Come prepared for a scare!
Oct 25
5:00p
End Date

Parktober Camping Reservations

Tyler State Park
Spooky season has taken over!
Oct 25
5:30p
End Date

Costume Contest!

Tyler State Park
Put your creativity to the test!
Oct 25
6:00p
End Date

Candy and Cauldrons Trick-or-Treating

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Join us for a good ol' fashioned trick-or-treat.
Oct 25
6:00p
End Date

Parktober Trick or Treat

Tyler State Park
Trick or Treat through the park!
Oct 25
6:00p
End Date

Night Hike - Fall Trees and Tall Tales

Mission Tejas State Park
Night Hikes are back! Come to Mission Tejas State Park for an evening hike with park staff and hear tall tales and legends of the people who lived here and the beasts they told stories of.
Oct 25
6:00p
End Date

10th Annual Boo Camp

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for some family friendly Halloween fun!
Oct 25
7:00p
End Date

Mountain View Night Hike

Daingerfield State Park
Join us on an after dark hike through the East Texas woods to learn about the wildlife that calls us home after dark!
Oct 31
10:00a
End Date

The Leaves of Fall

Tyler State Park
All the leaves are falling down, falling down!
Oct 31
10:00a
End Date

B.A.R.K. Halloween Hike

Daingerfield State Park
Costumed puppies? Yes, please! Join us for a fun Halloween costumed B.A.R.K. Ranger hike around the day use area.
Oct 31
2:00p
End Date

Skins & Skulls

Purtis Creek State Park
What lives here? Come explore our collection and find out!
Oct 31
5:00p
End Date

Fall in Love with Nature

Purtis Creek State Park
Take some time to listen to the sounds of nature and decompress!
Oct 31
7:00p
End Date

Trunk or Treat

Purtis Creek State Park
Grab the family and trick or treat with us at the park!

November 2025

Nov 1
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking

Daingerfield State Park
CANCELLED FOR OCTOBER. Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Nov 8
9:30a
End Date

Paddle Around

Tyler State Park
Hop in a boat and learn about our flora and fauna!
Nov 8
10:00a
End Date

Mission Tejas Grand Re-Opening!

Mission Tejas State Park
The park is re-opening!!
Nov 8
2:00p
End Date

History Hike

Tyler State Park
Let's jump into the time machine and travel to the past
Nov 15
10:00a
End Date

Barks 'N' Rec

Tyler State Park
Wagging tails and winding trails!
Nov 15
1:00p
End Date

Bird Crafts

Tyler State Park
Let's get crafty!
Nov 21
5:00p
End Date

Dutch Oven Cookin'

Tyler State Park
Bold flavor, one pot — Dutch oven magic!
Nov 21
6:30p
End Date

Star Party

Tyler State Park
Who turned the lights off?
Nov 22
12:00p
End Date

Intro to Birding

Tyler State Park
Let's spread our wings!
Nov 22
6:00p
End Date

Paddlin' After Dark

Tyler State Park
Get the best seat on the lake!
Nov 28
9:30a
End Date

18th Annual "Walk Off the Bird" Bird Walk

Tyler State Park
Let's walk off that turkey!
Nov 28
10:00a
End Date

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
10:30a
End Date

Annual Gobble Wobble

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to walk off that Thanksgiving dinner!
Nov 28
1:00p
End Date

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
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking

Daingerfield State Park
CANCELLED FOR OCTOBER. Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Dec 12 End Date

Christmas in the Park

Purtis Creek State Park
See the camp loop lit up like a winter wonderland!
Dec 12
5:00p
End Date

A Pineywoods Christmas

Tyler State Park
Enjoy our Trail of Lights with your loved ones!
Dec 12
5:30p
End Date

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
End Date

Story Readings by a Ranger

Tyler State Park
Spreading holiday cheer with festive stories!
Dec 12
6:00p
End Date

Christmas Star Party

Tyler State Park
Twinkle twinkle little star!
Dec 12
6:00p
End Date

Christmas in the Park 2025

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for the 13th Annual Christmas in the Park!
Dec 12
6:30p
End Date

Holiday Crafts

Tyler State Park
Let's get crafty!
Dec 13
5:00p
End Date

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
End Date

A Pineywoods Christmas

Tyler State Park
Enjoy our Trail of Lights with your loved ones!
Dec 13
5:30p
End Date

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
End Date

Story Readings by a Ranger

Tyler State Park
Spreading holiday cheer with festive stories!
Dec 13
6:00p
End Date

Christmas Star Party

Tyler State Park
Twinkle twinkle little star!
Dec 13
6:30p
End Date

Holiday Crafts

Tyler State Park
Let's get crafty!
Dec 19
1:00p
End Date

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
End Date

First Day Hike

Tyler State Park
Put your best foot forward into the New Year!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Caddo Lake State Park
Join us for the annual nationwide First Day Hike here at Caddo Lake State Park!
Jan 1
1:30p
End Date

First Day Hike

Tyler State Park
Put your best foot forward into the New Year!

March 2026

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!