Calendar of Events

Tyler Events

November 2025

Nov 15
9:00a
End Date

Kid's Day!

Mission Tejas State Park
While the park hosts an all-day Trail Racing Over Texas (T.R.O.T.) Race, bring your kids to the Day Use area for a day full of fun and games!
Nov 15
10:00a
End Date

Barks 'N' Rec

Tyler State Park
Wagging tails and winding trails!
Nov 15
1:00p
End Date

Bird Crafts

Tyler State Park
Let's get crafty!
Nov 21
11:00a
End Date

Art in the Park - Painting Buttons

Purtis Creek State Park
Enjoy nature and unleash your creativity by decorating a button!
Nov 21
2:00p
End Date

Poets in the Park

Purtis Creek State Park
Relax and enjoy the autumn scenery and write a poem!
Nov 21
5:00p
End Date

Dutch Oven Cookin'

Tyler State Park
Bold flavor, one pot — Dutch oven magic!
Nov 21
6:30p
End Date

Star Party

Tyler State Park
Who turned the lights off?
Nov 22
10:00a
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!
Nov 22
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.
Nov 22
12:00p
End Date

Intro to Birding

Tyler State Park
Let's spread our wings!
Nov 22
2:00p
End Date

Sun Printing

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Use the power of the sun to capture memories!
Nov 22
2:30p
End Date

Pioneer Tracking

Mission Tejas State Park
Come explore how pioneers and explorers tracked and pursued their food in days past!
Nov 22
4:00p
End Date

Thankful Turkeys

Purtis Creek State Park
Reflect on the year and make a hand-turkey!
Nov 22
6:00p
End Date

Paddlin' After Dark

Tyler State Park
Get the best seat on the lake!
Nov 22
7:00p
End Date

Park After Dark

Purtis Creek State Park
Come out for a night hike and explore nocturnal nature!
Nov 26
1:00p
End Date

Archery 101

Tyler State Park
May Your Arrow Fly Straight & Your Aim Be True.
Nov 26
2:00p
End Date

Texas Turkey Talk

Purtis Creek State Park
Come hear the story of how turkeys became the ultimate underdog of Texas and make a craft!
Nov 26
2:30p
End Date

Archery 101

Tyler State Park
May Your Arrow Fly Straight & Your Aim Be True.
Nov 28
9:00a
End Date

"Black Friday" Bird Walk

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Avoid the crazy shopping madness!
Nov 28
9:30a
End Date

18th Annual "Walk Off the Bird" Bird Walk

Tyler State Park
Let's walk off that turkey!
Nov 28
10:00a
End Date

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
10:00a
End Date

Gobble Wobble Hike

Daingerfield State Park
Join us on a relaxing stroll around Little Pine Lake and hike off that Turkey!
Nov 28
10:30a
End Date

Annual Gobble Wobble

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to walk off that Thanksgiving dinner!
Nov 28
11:00a
End Date

Walk Off the Turkey Hike

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Step on to the trail, and walk off those Thanksgiving calories!
Nov 28
1:00p
End Date

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!
Nov 28
2:00p
End Date

Jr. Ranger Journaling

Purtis Creek State Park
Explore Purtis Creek with our NEW Jr. Ranger Journals!
Nov 29
10:00a
End Date

Birding with a Ranger

Purtis Creek State Park
What's that chirp?
Nov 29
10:00a
End Date

Fall-time Guided Hike

Mission Tejas State Park
Work off that Thanksgiving turkey with a guided hike with park staff and experience different ecosystems of the park during peak fall colors!
Nov 29
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.
Nov 29
2:00p
End Date

Tejas Watercolors

Mission Tejas State Park
Come express yourself artistically with watercolors!
Nov 29
2:00p
End Date

Fire Safety & S'mores

Purtis Creek State Park
Have s'more fire safety!
Nov 29
2:00p
End Date

Sun Printing

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Use the power of the sun to capture memories!

December 2025

Dec 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!
Dec 6
1:00p
End Date

Kayak with Santa

Martin Creek Lake State Park
It's kayaking with Kris Kringle!
Dec 6
6:00p
End Date

Christmas Campfire Stories

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Listen to a Christmas tale by a crackling campfire!
Dec 12 End Date

Christmas in the Park

Purtis Creek State Park
See the camp loop lit up like a winter wonderland!
Dec 12
5:00p
End Date

A Pineywoods Christmas

Tyler State Park
Enjoy our Trail of Lights with your loved ones!
Dec 12
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 12
6:00p
End Date

Story Readings by a Ranger

Tyler State Park
Spreading holiday cheer with festive stories!
Dec 12
6:00p
End Date

Christmas Star Party

Tyler State Park
Twinkle twinkle little star!
Dec 12
6:00p
End Date

Christmas in the Park 2025

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for the 13th Annual Christmas in the Park!
Dec 12
6:30p
End Date

Holiday Crafts

Tyler State Park
Let's get crafty!
Dec 13
2:00p
End Date

Christmas Craft

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Create some Christmas memories
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!
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 13
6:00p
End Date

Story Readings by a Ranger

Tyler State Park
Spreading holiday cheer with festive stories!
Dec 13
6:00p
End Date

Christmas Star Party

Tyler State Park
Twinkle twinkle little star!
Dec 13
6:30p
End Date

Holiday Crafts

Tyler State Park
Let's get crafty!
Dec 17
6:00p
End Date

Christmas in the Park

Daingerfield State Park
Start a new tradition with us by driving through the park lit up like Santa Land Wednesday through Saturday! You'll get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec 18
6:00p
End Date

Christmas in the Park

Daingerfield State Park
Start a new tradition with us by driving through the park lit up like Santa Land Wednesday through Saturday! You'll get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec 19
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 19
6:00p
End Date

Christmas in the Park

Daingerfield State Park
Start a new tradition with us by driving through the park lit up like Santa Land Wednesday through Saturday! You'll get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!
Dec 20
6:00p
End Date

Christmas in the Park

Daingerfield State Park
Start a new tradition with us by driving through the park lit up like Santa Land Wednesday through Saturday! You'll get to meet Santa himself on Friday and Saturday!

January 2026

Jan 1
8:15a
End Date

First Day Self-Guided Hike

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Hike any trail of your choosing on January 1, 2026 from 8:15am-4:00pm and stop by the park headquarters after to receive your first day hike sticker!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Tyler State Park
Put your best foot forward into the New Year!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike (Self-Guided)

Daingerfield State Park
Start your New Year off right by going on a First Day Hike!
Jan 1
9:00a
End Date

First Day Hike

Caddo Lake State Park
Join us for the annual nationwide First Day Hike here at Caddo Lake State Park!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Guided Hike

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Start your new year right and join a ranger for this 1.8 mile guided hike!
Jan 1
10:00a
End Date

First Day Hike 2026

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Start off the New Year with a hike in the park!
Jan 1
12:30p
End Date

First Day Hike (B.A.R.K. Ranger)

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? Come earn your badge!
Jan 1
1:00p
End Date

First Day Hike

Atlanta State Park
Join us on a guided hike through the forest of Atlanta State Park!
Jan 1
1:30p
End Date

First Day Hike

Tyler State Park
Put your best foot forward into the New Year!
Jan 1
2:00p
End Date

First Day Hike (Ranger-Guided)

Daingerfield State Park
Start your New Year off right by joining us on our First Day Hike!
Jan 1
5:15p
End Date

First Day BARK Ranger Guided Hike

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Catch the first sunset of the year with your pup on this half-mile BARK Ranger guided hike!
Jan 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!

February 2026

Feb 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!

March 2026

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 14
10:00a
End Date

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!

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!

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!

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!