Tyler Events
October 2025
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
17
7:30p
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Oct
18
10:00a
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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
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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
2:00p
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Oct
18
2:00p
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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!
Oct
18
4:30p
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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
24
4:00p
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Oct
25
9:00a
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Annual Texas Pollinator BioBlitz: Daingerfield State Park Edition
Daingerfield State Park
Come join the Red River Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist and contribute to community science!
Oct
25
9:00a
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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
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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
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Oct
25
4:00p
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Oct
25
5:00p
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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
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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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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
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Oct
25
6:00p
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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
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10th Annual Boo Camp
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for some family friendly Halloween fun!
Oct
25
7:00p
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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
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Oct
31
10:00a
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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
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Oct
31
5:00p
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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
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November 2025
Nov
1
9:00a
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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
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Nov
8
10:00a
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Nov
8
2:00p
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Nov
15
10:00a
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Nov
15
1:00p
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Nov
21
5:00p
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Nov
21
6:30p
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Nov
22
12:00p
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Nov
22
6:00p
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Nov
28
9:30a
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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
10:30a
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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
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
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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
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
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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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
1:30p
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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!