Calendar of Events

Tyler Events

May 2026

May 24
9:00a
End Date

Archery 101 (Ages 6+ ONLY) *Registration Required*

Daingerfield State Park
Learn the basics of archery and practice your skills with a bow and arrow!
May 24
9:30a
End Date

Memorial Day Hike

Tyler State Park
A time to reflect on the past
May 24
1:30p
End Date

Sunday Funday- Art in the Park

Martin Creek Lake State Park
Amphibian art!
May 24
2:00p
End Date

Make Tracks!

Caddo Lake State Park
Learn about animal tracks, then make your own!
May 25
9:00a
End Date

Rovin' Ranger

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Wanna see something cool?
May 28
9:00a
End Date

Angler Education Instructor Training Workshop - Purtis Creek State Park

Purtis Creek State Park
Become a Texas Parks and Wildlife Certified Angler Education Instructor
May 29
10:00a
End Date

Fishing with a Ranger

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger for some fishin'!
May 29
10:00a
End Date

Kayaking 101

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn to master the paddle and hit the water!
May 29
2:00p
End Date

Fishin' Friday

Caddo Lake State Park
No fishing rod? No problem! Borrow one from us and fish in Saw Mill Pond.
May 29
6:30p
End Date

Purtis Creek State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | DFW Area (SOLD OUT)

Purtis Creek State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May 30
9:00a
End Date

Archery 101 (Ages 6+ ONLY) *Registration Required*

Daingerfield State Park
Learn the basics of archery and practice your skills with a bow and arrow!
May 30
9:00a
End Date

Art in the Park: Watercolors

Atlanta State Park
Spend a peaceful morning painting in the pines.
May 30
10:00a
End Date

Guided 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.
May 30
10:30a
End Date

Virginia Reel 101!

Mission Tejas State Park
Bring your dancing shoes and explore one of the most classic dances of the Pioneer days!
May 30
1:00p
End Date

Explorer's Scavenger Hunt Hike **CANCELED**

Caddo Lake State Park
This Event has been canceled.
May 30
1:00p
End Date

TJ's Survival Guide

Tyler State Park
What would a ranger do?
May 30
2:00p
End Date

Sun Printing

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Use the power of the sun to capture memories!
May 30
2:00p
End Date

Living History - Rice Family Log Home

Mission Tejas State Park
Come experience living history at the Rice Family Log Home!
May 30
4:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Purtis Creek State Park
Relax, enjoy nature, and unleash your creativity!
May 30
8:30p
End Date

Star Party with ASET

Purtis Creek State Park
Join the Astronomical Society of East Texas for a night of exploration under the stars.
May 31
9:00a
End Date

Archery 101 (Ages 6+ ONLY) *Registration Required*

Daingerfield State Park
Learn the basics of archery and practice your skills with a bow and arrow!

June 2026

Jun 5
8:00p
End Date

Full Moon Paddle

Tyler State Park
Get the best seat on the lake!
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!
Jun 6
10:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Cookin'

Tyler State Park
Bold flavor, one pot — Dutch oven magic!
Jun 6
10:00a
End Date

Become a Citizen Scientist

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn how your smart phone can help both you and scientists understand our ecosystems!
Jun 6
10:00a
End Date

Guided 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.
Jun 6
2:00p
End Date

Our Ecosystem

Tyler State Park
We may be small, but we play a big role
Jun 6
2:00p
End Date

Reptile with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn about the reptiles of the park!
Jun 12
2:00p
End Date

Birds of a Feather

Tyler State Park
Lets go birding!
Jun 13
9:00a
End Date

Coffee with a Ranger

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join a ranger for a cup of coffee!
Jun 13
10:00a
End Date

Guided 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.
Jun 13
2:00p
End Date

Reptile with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn about the reptiles of the park!
Jun 19
8:30p
End Date

Star Party

Tyler State Park
Look at the night lights!
Jun 20
9:00a
End Date

Father's Day Hike

Tyler State Park
Fathers in nature!
Jun 20
10:00a
End Date

Guided 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.
Jun 20
11:00a
End Date

Father's Day Dutch Oven

Tyler State Park
Let's celebrate dads!
Jun 20
2:00p
End Date

What's the Buzz?

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Discover our Native Pollinators!
Jun 20
2:00p
End Date

Reptile with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn about the reptiles of the park!
Jun 21
8:15p
End Date

Marvel at the Moon

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn about our closest neighbor!
Jun 25
3:00p
End Date

Archery 101

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Nock an arrow and let it fly!
Jun 26
6:30p
End Date

Campfire 101

Tyler State Park
Let's gather around a campfire.
Jun 26
8:00p
End Date

Night Hike

Tyler State Park
They are on the prowl!
Jun 27
10:00a
End Date

Guided 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.
Jun 27
2:00p
End Date

Sensational Snakes

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Come learn about our not-so-scary residents
Jun 27
2:00p
End Date

Reptile with a Ranger

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us to learn about the reptiles of the park!
Jun 27
2:30p
End Date

Paint-a-Snake

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Paint your very own snake!
Jun 27
4:00p
End Date

Archery 101

Tyler State Park
May Your Arrow Fly Straight & Your Aim Be True.
Jun 27
6:00p
End Date

Evening Paddle

Tyler State Park
Get the best seat on the lake!

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!
Jul 4
9:30a
End Date

Red, White, & Blue Birds

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Star Spangled Feathers!
Jul 4
2:00p
End Date

Feathers of Freedom

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for an avian election!
Jul 5
10:00a
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 that may be as old as the U.S.A.

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!
Oct 17
5:00p
End Date

Boo in the Park 2026

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration! Come out to see the decorated campsites and trick or treat!

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!