Tyler Events
August 2025
Aug
8
10:00a
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Aug
8
2:00p
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Aug
8
8:00p
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Herp Hike
Atlanta State Park
Join a ranger on a hike to find some of our hopping and slithering friends!
Aug
8
8:00p
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Aug
9
8:00a
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Guided Birdwatching Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Come join state park staff at Mission Tejas for a morning birdwatching hike!
Aug
9
10:00a
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Let's talk about the Perseid Meteor Shower
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us to learn about the Perseid Meteor Shower.
Aug
9
10:00a
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Wildlife Viewing
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn some tips and tricks on viewing wildlife.
Aug
9
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!
Aug
9
2:00p
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Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Get an inside look at some of the mammals of the park. Which is the fastest or the furriest? You decide.
Aug
9
5:00p
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Aug
9
5:30p
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Aug
9
7:00p
End Date
Aug
9
8:00p
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Moonlight Paddle ***EVENT CANNCELED***
Martin Creek Lake State Park
A night-time paddling adventure!
Aug
9
8:00p
End Date
Moonlight Paddle (Saw Mill Pond ONLY)
Caddo Lake State Park
Experience our Saw Mill Pond under the Sturgeon Moon!
Aug
9
8:00p
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Aug
9
8:30p
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Nocturnal Magic
Purtis Creek State Park
Come learn what lurks in the shadows as the park comes to life at night!
Aug
10
8:30a
End Date
Journey into the Webs
Lake Tawakoni State Park
See some living history as thousands of spiders work to create a massive web that spans multiple trees.
Aug
15
2:30p
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Junior Ranger Day
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a Ranger for a fun, hands-on adventure to learn what it takes to become a Junior Ranger!
Aug
16
8:30a
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Journey into the Webs
Lake Tawakoni State Park
See some living history as thousands of spiders work to create a massive web that spans multiple trees.
Aug
16
9:00a
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Aug
16
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!
Aug
16
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
16
10:30a
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Jr. Ranger Journaling
Purtis Creek State Park
Learn about Leave No Trace and explore the wonders of nature!
Aug
16
11:00a
End Date
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!
Aug
16
11:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Come discover some of the amazing creatures found here at the park and have a chance to interact with real skins and skulls!
Aug
16
2:00p
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Spiders of Lake Tawakoni
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn about why spiders are such an important part of nature and the history of Lake Tawakoni State Park!
Aug
16
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join to us view skins and skulls of animals that live in the park.
Aug
16
2:30p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Ever wondered which mammal is the fastest or the furriest? Come decide for yourself.
Aug
16
2:30p
End Date
Insects of Mission Tejas
Mission Tejas State Park
Come explore the wide variety of insects that make Mission Tejas home and learn how they help nature and us!
Aug
16
8:00p
End Date
Mothing: Insect Hunt
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a ranger to attract insects and learn which ones come out at night!
Aug
16
8:45p
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Aug
17
8:30a
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Journey into the Webs
Lake Tawakoni State Park
See some living history as thousands of spiders work to create a massive web that spans multiple trees.
Aug
22
8:00a
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Aug
22
8:00p
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Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Aug
22
8:00p
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Meteor Shower/Star Party
Atlanta State Park
Join a ranger on an astronomy tour of stars, planets, and the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug
22
8:30p
End Date
Nocturnal Critters (RSVP)
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join a ranger on an after-hours dark hike on one of our trails!
Aug
23
7:00a
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Early Morning Guided Hike
Purtis Creek State Park
Beat the heat and learn about the plants and animals of Purtis Creek while hiking!
Aug
23
8:00a
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Aug
23
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
23
8:30a
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Aug
23
9:00a
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Aug
23
9:30a
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Aug
23
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
23
10:00a
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Aug
23
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!
Aug
23
2:00p
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Tree Stories
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Every tree has a tale to tell. Explore the life cycle of trees and hear the story of a remarkable oak at Lake Tawakoni State Park
Aug
23
2:00p
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Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
SSSnakes share our trails, craft with us and learn some tips and tricks to sharing a trail with snakes.
Aug
23
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join to us view skins and skulls of animals that live in the park.
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Meteor Shower/Star Party
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a ranger on an astronomy tour of stars, planets, and the Perseids Meteor Shower!
Aug
24
8:30a
End Date
Journey into the Webs
Lake Tawakoni State Park
See some living history as thousands of spiders work to create a massive web that spans multiple trees.
Aug
29
8:30a
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Aug
30
8:00a
End Date
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
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.
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
End Date
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
6
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Sep
6
9:00a
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Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
CANCELLED SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND DUE TO WEATHER.
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
Veterans Suicide Awareness Kayaking
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Carry the Weight: Kayak Together to Combat Veteran Suicide.
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 Hike
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Carry the Weight: Ruck Hike
Sep
20
7:15p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
October 2025
Oct
3
6:30p
End Date
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
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
CANCELLED SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND DUE TO WEATHER.
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
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
25
5:00p
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Oct
25
5:00p
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Oct
25
5:30p
End Date
Oct
25
6:00p
End Date
November 2025
Nov
1
9:00a
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Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
CANCELLED SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND DUE TO WEATHER.
Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
December 2025
Dec
6
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
CANCELLED SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND DUE TO WEATHER.
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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