Tyler Events
June 2025
Jun
6
9:00a
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Hike with a Ranger
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us on a guided hike where we will focus on various topics at Caddo Lake State Park!
Jun
6
10:00a
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Birding 101: An Introduction to Birdwatching
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Learn to identify common birds of East Texas!
Jun
7
9:00a
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Jun
7
9:00a
End Date
Leave No Trace Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Explore how simple choices can help protect the wild places we love!
Jun
7
9:00a
End Date
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!
Jun
7
9:00a
End Date
Incredible Edible Hike
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a local forager and park ranger for a "taste"* of Caddo! *Tasting is not guaranteed.*
Jun
7
9:30a
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Jun
7
10:00a
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Jun
7
10:00a
End Date
Steep Ravine Guided Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Come join park staff for a guided hike at Mission Tejas State Park!
Jun
7
1:00p
End Date
Fishing with the Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Where the fishing's free, no license required.
Jun
7
2:00p
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Jun
7
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls
Atlanta State Park
Learn about some of the mysterious animals that live in Atlanta State Park!
Jun
7
2:30p
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!
Jun
7
3:00p
End Date
Jun
8
9:00a
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Best Friends Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Celebrate Best Friends Day with a hike with your best pal!
Jun
8
10:00a
End Date
Jun
12
9:00a
End Date
iNaturalist and Seek Hike
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn how to become a citizen scientist.
Jun
12
3:00p
End Date
Corcl Games: Intro to Paddling
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Kids learn paddling in these fun, round boats!
Jun
13
9:00a
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Hike with a Ranger
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us on a guided hike where we will focus on various topics at Caddo Lake State Park!
Jun
13
9:00a
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Jun
13
10:00a
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Jun
13
3:00p
End Date
Jun
13
6:00p
End Date
Skins, Skulls, & Tracks
Purtis Creek State Park
What lives here? Come explore our collection and find out!
Jun
13
8:00p
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Jun
13
8:30p
End Date
Jun
14
9:00a
End Date
Guided Birdwatching Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Come join state park staff at Mission Tejas for a morning birdwatching hike!
Jun
14
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about!
Jun
14
9:00a
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Jun
14
9:00a
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Jun
14
9:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Tracks, and Scat
Caddo Lake State Park
Experience and learn about the critters that call Caddo Lake State Park home!
Jun
14
10:00a
End Date
Texas Water Invasives
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn about the invasive species threatening our Texas waterways!
Jun
14
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Journaling
Purtis Creek State Park
Learn about Leave No Trace and explore the wonders of nature!
Jun
14
2:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Atlanta State Park
Bring your creativity and create a masterpiece at Atlanta State Park!
Jun
14
2:30p
End Date
Jun
14
4:00p
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Jun
14
5:00p
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Jun
14
7:30p
End Date
Jun
14
8:00p
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The Park After Dark
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us for the sights and sounds of the park after dark.
Jun
16
9:30a
End Date
Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Tyler State Park
Tyler State Park
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
Jun
19
9:00a
End Date
Jun
20
8:15a
End Date
Morning Hike with a Ranger
Purtis Creek State Park
Take some time to decompress and start the day off right!
Jun
20
9:00a
End Date
Kayaking 101
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Join a ranger to learn the basics of kayaking. Instruction provided. Limited equipment available. Reserve your kayak today.
Jun
20
10:00a
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Jun
20
10:00a
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What's in the Lake?
Lake Tawakoni State Park
You might think of fish, but what about the microscopic critters of Lake Tawakoni!
Jun
20
10:30a
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Jun
21
8:30a
End Date
Jun
21
9:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Journal Journey
Caddo Lake State Park
Earn your Junior Ranger badge with the assistance of a park ranger!
Jun
21
9:00a
End Date
Guided Birdwatching Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Come join state park staff at Mission Tejas for a morning birdwatching hike!
Jun
21
9:30a
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Jun
21
9:30a
End Date
Jun
21
10:00a
End Date
Skins and Skulls
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Hmm, which one do you think is the fastest or the furriest?
Jun
21
10:00a
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Jun
21
1:30p
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Jun
21
2:00p
End Date
Jun
21
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Journal Journey
Atlanta State Park
Earn your Junior Ranger badge with the assistance of a park ranger!
Jun
27
8:30a
End Date
Jun
27
10:15a
End Date
Jun
28
8:00a
End Date
Jun
28
9:00a
End Date
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.
Jun
28
9:00a
End Date
Pond Dipping and Ecology
Caddo Lake State Park
Learn how to search for the "mysterious" creatures that live in our Saw Mill Pond!
Jun
28
10:00a
End Date
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!
Jun
28
10:00a
End Date
Steep Ravine Guided Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Come join park staff for a guided hike at Mission Tejas State Park!
Jun
28
10:30a
End Date
Jun
28
2:00p
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Pond Dipping and Ecology
Atlanta State Park
Learn how to search for the "mysterious" creatures that live right under the water in Wright Patman Lake!
Jun
28
2:30p
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Jun
28
6:00p
End Date
Mindfulness Hour
Purtis Creek State Park
Take some time to listen to the sounds of nature and decompress!
Jun
28
8:00p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Jun
28
8:30p
End Date
Jun
29
9:00a
End Date
July 2025
Jul
4
8:30a
End Date
Jul
4
10:15a
End Date
Jul
4
3:30p
End Date
4th of July Bike Parade
Purtis Creek State Park
Decorate your bike and help us put on a parade around the camp loop!
Jul
4
8:00p
End Date
America's Wonders (Fourth of July Event)
Caddo Lake State Park
Experience America's night time wonders during multiple evening activities!
Jul
5
9:00a
End Date
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!
Jul
5
7:00p
End Date
CCC Dance and Celebration
Caddo Lake State Park
Step in to the 1930s and experience a classic dance tradition, exhibit, board games, and more!
Jul
12
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about!
Jul
26
8:30p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
August 2025
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
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!
Aug
23
8:00p
End Date
Charting the Stars
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
September 2025
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
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!
October 2025
Oct
4
9:00a
End Date
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
18
5:00p
End Date
Boo in the Park 2025
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration! Decorate your campsite and get 2 nights free! Call the park to reserve your spot on May 2, 2025!
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
Oct
25
5:00p
End Date
Oct
25
5:30p
End Date
Oct
25
6:00p
End Date
November 2025
Nov
1
9:00a
End Date
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!
December 2025
Dec
6
9:00a
End Date
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!