Tyler Events
February 2026
Feb
21
10:00a
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Coffee with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Gather around the fire with a cup of coffee and ask the ranger anything!
Feb
28
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Gather around the fire with a cup of coffee and ask the ranger anything!
March 2026
Mar
6
3:00p
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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
7
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a New Angle
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas and learn how to fish while learning about the wildlife that calls our fishing pond home!
Mar
7
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Gather around the fire with a cup of coffee and ask the ranger anything!
Mar
7
10:00a
End Date
Mar
7
1:30p
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn the skills and tools to watch birds!
Mar
7
1:30p
End Date
Living History - Rice Family Log Home
Mission Tejas State Park
Come experience the history of the Rice Family Log Home with park staff!
Mar
7
2:00p
End Date
Junior Rangers
Daingerfield State Park
Learn how to become an environmental hero and earn your Junior Ranger badge with our Park Rangers!
Mar
7
2:00p
End Date
Navigation by Nature
Martin Creek Lake State Park
The outdoors gives us direction in the most unlikely ways!
Mar
7
3:00p
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Mar
7
6:30p
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Mar
10
10:00a
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Mar
11
2:00a
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Mar
11
10:00a
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Mar
11
10:00a
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Cookin' with Cast Iron: Dutch Oven Basics
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Discover historic cooking with a little modern flare!
Mar
11
10:00a
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!
Mar
12
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a New Angle
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas and learn how to fish while learning about the wildlife that calls our fishing pond home!
Mar
12
10:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn how to catch a fish and test your new skills!
Mar
12
10:00a
End Date
Mar
13
10:00a
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Mar
13
2:00p
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Jr. Ranger Explorers
Purtis Creek State Park
Learn about Leave No Trace and explore the wonders of nature!
Mar
13
2:00p
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Stroll
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 yet? Come earn your badge!
Mar
13
2:00p
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Mar
14
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 and enjoy good food with even better friends!
Mar
14
9:00a
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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!
Mar
14
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park - Abstract Art
Purtis Creek State Park
Relax, enjoy nature, and unleash your creativity!
Mar
14
11:00a
End Date
Junior Rangers
Daingerfield State Park
Learn how to become an environmental hero and earn your Junior Ranger badge with our Park Rangers!
Mar
14
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Daingerfield State Park
Get creative with multiple art projects available! Take in the beauty nearby for inspiration!
Mar
14
2:00p
End Date
Mission Talk
Mission Tejas State Park
Come visit the Commemorative Mission and experience the history that brought so many to what is now Mission Tejas!
Mar
14
3:00p
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Mar
14
7:00p
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Mar
14
7:00p
End Date
Night Hike (UV Lights & Sounds)
Daingerfield State Park
Experience the secret night time wonders hiding around the lake with blacklights and a few ranger tricks!
Mar
14
7:00p
End Date
Big and Bright Stars
Mission Tejas State Park
Come join park staff to look at the stars and planets through a telescope and learn about how stars are born and the legendary figures the constellations are named after!
Mar
14
7:45p
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Park After Dark
Purtis Creek State Park
Come out for a moon-lit hike to learn about the creatures of the night!
Mar
15
10:00a
End Date
Paddling 101
Daingerfield State Park
Learn the basics of paddling and test your new skills on Little Pine Lake!
Mar
16
2:00p
End Date
Survival Skills
Daingerfield State Park
Learn outdoor survival skills to keep you safe while out in the wilderness!
Mar
17
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park - St. Patrick's Day Tree Cookie Craft
Daingerfield State Park
Make a St. Patrick's Day tree cookie ornament to take home with you!
Mar
17
10:00a
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Mar
18
2:00a
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Mar
18
9:00a
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Mar
18
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Tracks, and Scat
Daingerfield State Park
Experience and learn about the critters that call Daingerfield State Park home!
Mar
18
10:00a
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Mar
18
10:00a
End Date
Pioneer Toys and Games
Mission Tejas State Park
Swing by the park Visitor Center for a time of fun and play with toys and games that the pioneer kids did!
Mar
18
10:00a
End Date
Cookin' with Cast Iron: Dutch Oven Basics
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Discover historic cooking with a little modern flare!
Mar
19
9:00a
End Date
Mar
19
10:00a
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!
Mar
19
10:00a
End Date
Mar
19
10:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn how to catch a fish and test your new skills!
Mar
19
10:00a
End Date
Fishing 101
Daingerfield State Park
Learn to cast a pole and test your fishing luck on Little Pine Lake!
Mar
20
10:00a
End Date
Underwater Discovery (Water Bugs)
Daingerfield State Park
Discover the creatures that live under Little Pine Lake!
Mar
20
10:00a
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Mar
20
1:00p
End Date
Mar
20
2:00p
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Mar
20
2:00p
End Date
Jr. Ranger Explorers
Purtis Creek State Park
Learn about Leave No Trace and explore the wonders of nature!
Mar
20
3:00p
End Date
Mar
20
7:00p
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Mar
20
7:45p
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Mar
21
8:30a
End Date
Guided Birdwatching Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Come join state park staff at Mission Tejas for a morning birdwatching hike!
Mar
21
9:00a
End Date
Mar
21
9:00a
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Academy
Purtis Creek State Park
Bring the pups and learn what it takes to become a certified B.A.R.K. Ranger!
Mar
21
9:00a
End Date
Mar
21
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Gather around the fire with a cup of coffee and ask the ranger anything!
Mar
21
10:00a
End Date
Tech in Nature (Pokémon Go Hike)
Daingerfield State Park
Join a ranger to collect Pokémon and enjoy the outdoors!
Mar
21
10:00a
End Date
Mar
21
11:00a
End Date
Wildlife Detectives
Purtis Creek State Park
Investigate wildlife clues left behind to determine the critter culprit!
Mar
21
1:00p
End Date
Pioneer Must-Haves Game and Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas for a game and hike on the essentials every pioneer and camper needs out on the trail.
Mar
21
1:00p
End Date
Mar
21
1:30p
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn the skills and tools to watch birds!
Mar
21
2:00p
End Date
Mar
21
8:00p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Daingerfield State Park
Join a ranger on an astronomy tour of stars, planets, and other celestial wonders!
Mar
22
10:00a
End Date
Paddling 101
Daingerfield State Park
Learn the basics of paddling and test your new skills on Little Pine Lake!
Mar
28
9:30a
End Date
Intro to Dutch Oven Cooking
Mission Tejas State Park
Come join us for an introduction to cooking with cast ironware and enjoy some fresh monkey bread!
Mar
28
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Gather around the fire with a cup of coffee and ask the ranger anything!
Mar
28
10:00a
End Date
The Joy of Birding (Birding 101)
Daingerfield State Park
Channel your inner "Bob Ross" chill, join a ranger on a peaceful bird adventure, and learn the benefits of birding!
Mar
28
10:00a
End Date
Tawakoni Tracks
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Use your deduction skills to identify animal tracks found in the park!
Mar
28
10:00a
End Date
Tawakoni Tracks!
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Use your deduction skills to identify animal tracks found in the park!
Mar
28
1:30p
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn the skills and tools to watch birds!
Mar
28
2:00p
End Date
Jr. Ranger Explorers
Purtis Creek State Park
Learn about Leave No Trace and explore the wonders of nature!
Mar
28
2:30p
End Date
Super Special Snakes!
Mission Tejas State Park
Although our snakes may get a bad rap, these shy, slithery serpents play important roles in our lives and the Texas ecosystem. Join our park interpreter for a presentation on the stories we tell about these important animals and design your own snake!
Mar
28
5:00p
End Date
Mar
29
10:00a
End Date
The Joy of Birding (Birding 101)
Daingerfield State Park
Channel your inner "Bob Ross" chill, join a ranger on a peaceful bird adventure, and learn the benefits of birding!
April 2026
Apr
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!
Apr
4
9:45a
End Date
Easter Egg Hunt
Daingerfield State Park
Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt in the meadow! *Free Entrance*
Apr
4
10:00a
End Date
Intro to Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Learn the birding basics with a park ranger during Birding Month!
Apr
5
8:30a
End Date
Advanced Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Prepare for a fun and intense session of birding with a ranger! We will use eBird and learn advanced techniques for bird ID. BYOBinoculars
Apr
11
10:00a
End Date
Intro to Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Learn the birding basics with a park ranger during Birding Month!
Apr
12
8:30a
End Date
Advanced Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Prepare for a fun and intense session of birding with a ranger! We will use eBird and learn advanced techniques for bird ID. BYOBinoculars
Apr
17
6:30p
End Date
Tyler State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Spots Filling Fast)
Tyler State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Apr
18
10:00a
End Date
Intro to Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Learn the birding basics with a park ranger during Birding Month!
Apr
19
8:30a
End Date
Advanced Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Prepare for a fun and intense session of birding with a ranger! We will use eBird and learn advanced techniques for bird ID. BYOBinoculars
Apr
24
10:00a
End Date
Mission Tejas Folk Festival
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas for our annual folk festival! Come see presentations of pioneer life in Texas around the early to mid-1800's with activities such as butter churning, kids' games, and other aspects of pioneer life!
Apr
25
10:00a
End Date
Intro to Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Learn the birding basics with a park ranger during Birding Month!
Apr
26
8:30a
End Date
Advanced Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Prepare for a fun and intense session of birding with a ranger! We will use eBird and learn advanced techniques for bird ID. BYOBinoculars
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!
May
2
10:00a
End Date
Intro to Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Learn the birding basics with a park ranger during Birding Month!
May
3
8:30a
End Date
Advanced Birding (Birding Month)
Daingerfield State Park
Prepare for a fun and intense session of birding with a ranger! We will use eBird and learn advanced techniques for bird ID. BYOBinoculars
May
16
9:30a
End Date
Purtis Creek State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Spots Filling Fast)
Purtis Creek State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
29
6:30p
End Date
Purtis Creek State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Spots Filling Fast)
Purtis Creek State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
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!