Calendar of Events

Tyler Events

August 2025

Aug 8
10:00a
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Kayaking 101

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn to master the paddle and hit the water!
Aug 8
2:00p
End Date

Micro Scavenger Hunt

Martin Creek Lake State Park
What tiny wonders can you find?
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
End Date

Full Moon Paddle

Tyler State Park
Get the best seat on the lake!
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
End Date

Wildlife Viewing

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn some tips and tricks on viewing wildlife.
Aug 9
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 9
2:00p
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.
Aug 9
5:00p
End Date

Slithering Snakes

Tyler State Park
Are they slimy?
Aug 9
5:30p
End Date

Solar S'mores

Purtis Creek State Park
Celebrate National S'mores Day with us!
Aug 9
7:00p
End Date

Skins & Skulls

Purtis Creek State Park
What lives here? Come explore our collection and find out!
Aug 9
8:00p
End Date

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
End Date

Night Hike

Tyler State Park
They are on the prowl!
Aug 9
8:30p
End Date

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
End Date

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
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 16
9:00a
End Date

Pond Skimming (Macroinvertebrates)

Purtis Creek State Park
There's more than just fish in the lake!
Aug 16
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cooking

Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about!
Aug 16
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 16
10:30a
End Date

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
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!
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
End Date

Stargazing

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Enjoy our dark skies!
Aug 17
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 22
8:00a
End Date

Paddle Around

Tyler State Park
Time to get on the water!
Aug 22
8:00p
End Date

Charting the Stars

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Aug 22
8:00p
End Date

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
End Date

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
End Date

Kayak n Clean

Tyler State Park
Help make our lake a better place one piece at a time!
Aug 23
8:00a
End Date

Steep Ravine Guided Hike

Mission Tejas State Park
Join the park interpreter for an early morning guided hike!
Aug 23
8:30a
End Date

Birding 101

Purtis Creek State Park
What's that chirp?
Aug 23
9:00a
End Date

Art in the Park

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let loose your inner artist!
Aug 23
9:30a
End Date

Fishing 101

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn the basics of fishing with a Ranger!
Aug 23
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 23
10:00a
End Date

Birding 101

Tyler State Park
Let's spread our wings!
Aug 23
11:00a
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!
Aug 23
2:00p
End Date

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
End Date

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
End Date

Adaptations!

Tyler State Park
What is your superpower?
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
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Fish tales told here!
Aug 30
9:00a
End Date

A Walk Through Time

Tyler State Park
Let's jump into the time machine and travel to the past
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
End Date

All About Mammals

Tyler State Park
What is a mammal?
Aug 30
1:00p
End Date

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
End Date

Tejas Watercolors

Mission Tejas State Park
Come express yourself artistically with watercolors!
Aug 30
7:00p
End Date

Skins & Skulls

Purtis Creek State Park
What lives here? Come explore our collection and find out!
Aug 30
8:30p
End Date

Park At Dark

Purtis Creek State Park
Come experience the park at night!

September 2025

Sep 6 End Date

Christmas in the Park Campsite Reservations

Tyler State Park
Join in the festivities!
Sep 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!
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
End Date

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
End Date

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
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

Parktober Trick or Treat

Tyler State Park
Trick or Treat through the park!

November 2025

Nov 1
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!

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
End Date

A Pineywoods Christmas

Tyler State Park
Enjoy our Trail of Lights with your loved ones!
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!