Tyler Events
September 2024
Sep
14
8:15a
End Date
Self-guided Hummingbird Mask Craft!
Purtis Creek State Park
Learn about hummingbirds with this craft!
Sep
14
8:30a
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn the skills and tools to watch birds!
Sep
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!
Sep
14
9:00a
End Date
Archery 101 (Ages 13+ Only) *Registration Required*
Atlanta State Park
Learn the basics of archery and practice your skills with a bow and arrow!
Sep
14
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.
Sep
14
1:30p
End Date
Built by Bugs
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Have you ever wondered what the crawling creatures of the world actually do? Join us to find out!
Sep
14
2:00p
End Date
International Observe the Moon Night
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Come learn about our only natural satellite.
Sep
14
8:00p
End Date
International Observe the Moon
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Come learn about our only natural satellite.
Sep
20
9:00a
End Date
The Tree's Knees
Caddo Lake State Park
Find out who is "the tree's knees" as we explore the wide range of trees found at Caddo!
Sep
20
4:00p
End Date
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
Purtis Creek State Park
Learn about Hispanic culture with a game of Loteria de Purtis Creek!
Sep
21
8:00a
End Date
Veteran's Ruck Hike
Purtis Creek State Park
Join us for to learn about veteran mental health and support resources.
Sep
21
8:30a
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn the skills and tools to watch birds!
Sep
21
9:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger
Caddo Lake State Park
Learn to cast a pole and test your fishing luck on our Saw Mill Pond!
Sep
21
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Create a work of art in the style of a famous Latinx Artist.
Sep
21
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.
Sep
21
10:00a
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!
Sep
21
1:00p
End Date
Art in the Park
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Calling all artists - Let loose your inner artist!
Sep
21
1:30p
End Date
Built by Bugs
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Have you ever wondered what the crawling creatures of the world actually do? Join us to find out!
Sep
21
2:00p
End Date
Sep
28
7:30a
End Date
Just "Passerine" Through!
Mission Tejas State Park
Come join state park staff at Mission Tejas for a morning birdwatching hike!
Sep
28
8:00a
End Date
Fishing with a Ranger!
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger for some fishing to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day!
Sep
28
8:30a
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn the skills and tools to watch birds!
Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck March/Hike
Daingerfield State Park
September is Suicide Prevention Month! Come Join us while we bring awareness for our veterans, service members, families, and friends.
Sep
28
9:00a
End Date
Park Cleanup (Trash and Trails)
Caddo Lake State Park
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping keep Caddo Lake State Park beautiful!
Sep
28
10:00a
End Date
Veterans Suicide Awareness Kayaking
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Carry the Weight: Kayak Together to Combat Veteran Suicide.
Sep
28
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.
Sep
28
10:30a
End Date
National Public Lands Day Hike!
Purtis Creek State Park
Celebrate with us and help us clean up the trails!
Sep
28
1:00p
End Date
Park Cleanup (Trash and Trails)
Atlanta State Park
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping keep Atlanta State Park beautiful!
Sep
28
1:30p
End Date
Built by Bugs
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Have you ever wondered what the crawling creatures of the world actually do? Join us to find out!
Sep
28
2:00p
End Date
Becoming a Junior Ranger
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Ever wondered what it takes to become a Junior Ranger? Come find out.
Sep
28
4:00p
End Date
Sep
30
5:00p
End Date
Healing Heroes Hike
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Hike and Paddle to bring attention to Veterans Suicide Awareness Month
October 2024
Oct
12
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
SEPTEMBER EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO BURN BAN. Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Oct
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!
Oct
12
9:30a
End Date
Lake Tawakoni State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (Registration Open)
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
19
8:15a
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Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
El Camino Real Day Celebration
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas State Park to listen to live music and see presentations on what life as a 19th century settler in East Texas was like!
Oct
19
4:00p
End Date
Oct
19
5:00p
End Date
Boo in the Park 2024
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration. Bring the family out for a campsite decorating contest, pumpkin carving contest, and trick or treating.
November 2024
Nov
2
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
SEPTEMBER EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO BURN BAN. Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Nov
29
10:00a
End Date
Hike off the Turkey
Caddo Lake State Park
Take a hike through the forest with a ranger to hike off that Thanksgiving meal!
Nov
29
10:00a
End Date
December 2024
Dec
7
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Daingerfield State Park
SEPTEMBER EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO BURN BAN. Interested in learning to cook in a Dutch oven over a campfire? Daingerfield State Park is the place to be!
Dec
7
1:00p
End Date
The Storied Past of Christmas
Mission Tejas State Park
How did early Texas pioneers celebrate Christmas? Where did the Santa Claus stories come from? Why do we decorate trees in our homes at this time? Join our park interpreter for a presentation on the history of Christmas and how the ways we celebrate this season have changed (or not!) over the years.
Dec
13
End Date
Christmas in the Park!
Purtis Creek State Park
See the camp loop lit up like a winter wonderland and CAMP FOR FREE when you decorate your campsite!
Dec
13
5:30p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Atlanta State Park
Experience a Christmas Wonderland and meet Santa inside the Pineywoods of Atlanta State Park!
Dec
14
1:00p
End Date
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!
Dec
14
1:00p
End Date
Wreathed in History
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas and make your own Christmas wreath! Create a piece of art with an East Texas take on the holiday tradition as you learn about what wreaths have meant for the many different cultures that used them.
Dec
14
5:00p
End Date
Twinkle Tour 2024
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for our annual Twinkle Tour at Lake Tawakoni State Park. Enjoy all the festive Christmas lights and listen to a reading of The Night Before Christmas at the amphitheater.
Dec
14
5:30p
End Date
Christmas in the Park
Atlanta State Park
Experience a Christmas Wonderland and meet Santa inside the Pineywoods of Atlanta State Park!
Dec
21
1:00p
End Date
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!
Dec
31
11:30p
End Date
First Day Hike: Midnight Kick-Off!
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger for a midnight hike along the Wolfpen Trail to kick off the new year!
March 2025
Mar
15
10:00a
End Date
Caddo Adventure Day
Caddo Lake State Park
Choose your adventure at our 2nd annual Caddo Adventure Day! Participate in archery, fishing, paddling, hiking, learning, and more all inside our beautiful park!