Calendar of Events

Tyler Events

July 2025

Jul 18
8:30a
End Date

Roving Ranger

Tyler State Park
Can you find me?
Jul 18
9:00a
End Date

Amphibians

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Amazing amphibians love land and water!
Jul 18
9:00a
End Date

Nature Journaling

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions!
Jul 18
9:00a
End Date

Learn to Fish

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn how to catch a fish and test your new skills!
Jul 18
10:45a
End Date

Scavenger Hunt

Tyler State Park
Come out and find what is living all around you
Jul 19
9:00a
End Date

Fishing with the Ranger

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let's go fishing!
Jul 19
9:30a
End Date

Fishing 101

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn the basics of fishing with a Ranger!
Jul 19
9:30a
End Date

Owl Hour

Tyler State Park
What's the hoot all about?
Jul 19
10:00a
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!
Jul 19
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.
Jul 19
11:30a
End Date

Park Inferno

Tyler State Park
How does fire help us?
Jul 19
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!
Jul 19
1:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Atlanta State Park
Bring your creativity and create a masterpiece at Atlanta State Park!
Jul 19
2:00p
End Date

Nature Journaling

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Discover a new way to preserve unique memories from your outdoor adventures!
Jul 19
2:00p
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!
Jul 19
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Make memories of your park with art!
Jul 19
8:00p
End Date

Campfire Storytime

Tyler State Park
Conquer the night!
Jul 25
8:00a
End Date

Paddle Around (FULL)

Tyler State Park
Time to get on the water!
Jul 25
9:00a
End Date

Wildlife Viewing

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn some tips and tricks on viewing wildlife.
Jul 25
9:15a
End Date

Pond Skimming (Macroinvertebrates)

Purtis Creek State Park
There's more than just fish in the lake!
Jul 25
10:20a
End Date

Jr. Ranger Journaling

Purtis Creek State Park
Learn about Leave No Trace and explore the wonders of nature!
Jul 25
8:00p
End Date

Lighting Up the Night

Tyler State Park
Learning all about our flashy friends
Jul 25
8:30p
End Date

Star Party (RSVP)

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Enjoy the cooler nights at Lake Tawakoni State Park by looking at the stars.
Jul 26
8:30a
End Date

Hike with a Ranger

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Walk along the shores of Lake Tawakoni with a Ranger!
Jul 26
8:30a
End Date

Nature Hike

Tyler State Park
It's the last hike of the month!
Jul 26
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!
Jul 26
10:00a
End Date

Become a Junior Ranger

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!
Jul 26
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!
Jul 26
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.
Jul 26
11:00a
End Date

Sunny Day

Tyler State Park
Soak up the sun!
Jul 26
1:00p
End Date

Skins, Skulls, Tracks, and Scat

Atlanta State Park
Join a ranger to learn about some of the mysterious animals that live in Atlanta State Park!
Jul 26
2:00p
End Date

Sunny Days Sun Craft

Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn about the sun and why it makes summer so hot!
Jul 26
2:00p
End Date

Art in the Park

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Make memories of your park with art!
Jul 26
2:30p
End Date

Tejas Watercolors

Mission Tejas State Park
Come express yourself artistically with watercolors!
Jul 26
6:30p
End Date

Skins & Skulls

Purtis Creek State Park
What lives here? Come explore our collection and find out!
Jul 26
8:30p
End Date

Charting the Stars

Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Jul 26
8:45p
End Date

Stargazing

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Starry nights are seen out here!
Jul 27
2:00p
End Date

Stay Cool

Lake Tawakoni State Park
When Texas turns up the heat, how does our wildlife keep their cool?

August 2025

Aug 1
8:30a
End Date

Trail Discovery

Tyler State Park
It's the first hike of the month!
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 2
9:00a
End Date

Flames of The Future

Tyler State Park
Fire brings new life to the forest
Aug 2
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 2
11:00a
End Date

Photography 101

Tyler State Park
Lights. Camera. ACTION!
Aug 2
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 2
8:00p
End Date

Herp Hike

Caddo Lake State Park
Join a ranger on a hike to find some of our hopping and slithering friends!
Aug 8
10:00a
End Date

Kayaking 101

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

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
5:00p
End Date

Slithering Snakes

Tyler State Park
Are they slimy?
Aug 9
7:30p
End Date

Night Hike

Tyler State Park
They are on the prowl!
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 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
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
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 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 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
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
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 29
8:30a
End Date

Adaptations!

Tyler State Park
What is your superpower?
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
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.

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 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
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
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!
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