Tyler Events
October 2026
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Fishin' Friday
Caddo Lake State Park
No fishing rod? No problem! Borrow one from us and fish in Saw Mill Pond.
Oct
16
10:30a
End Date
Pollinator Bioblitz!
Mission Tejas State Park
Join us at Mission Tejas an participate in the Statewide Pollinator Bioblitz's Opening Day!
Oct
16
1:00p
End Date
Oct
16
1:00p
End Date
Swamp Paddle: Kayaking 101 (CANCELLED)
Caddo Lake State Park
This program has been cancelled due to high winds. Please see the Caddo Lake State Park Facebook Page or the main Event page on the Caddo Lake State Park Website for details about substitute programs!
Oct
16
6:00p
End Date
Oct
16
7:30p
End Date
Oct
16
8:00p
End Date
Oct
17
9:00a
End Date
Oct
17
10:00a
End Date
Atlatls: The History of Pointy Sticks
Mission Tejas State Park
Join park staff at the Rice Family Log Home for a fun and interactive presentation on one of the oldest hunting methods in history!
Oct
17
10:00a
End Date
Taking Aim with Archery - Ages 9+
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a Ranger for an archery 101 class and test your skills at the bow!
Oct
17
11:00a
End Date
Oct
17
2:00p
End Date
Friend's Group Meeting
Mission Tejas State Park
Join the Mission Tejas Friend's Group at their monthly meeting and see about getting involved in park volunteering, events and projects!
Oct
17
2:00p
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.
Oct
17
3:00p
End Date
Jr. Ranger Explorers
Purtis Creek State Park
Learn about Leave No Trace and explore the wonders of nature!
Oct
17
5:00p
End Date
Shadows in the Pines: Costume Hike
Atlanta State Park
Put on a family friendly costume for this just before dark walk in the woods with a ranger!
Oct
17
5:00p
End Date
Boo in the Park 2026
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Sign up to decorate your campsite or come trick or treating!
Oct
17
5:00p
End Date
Halloween FunFest & Night Hike
Daingerfield State Park
Feel the spooky vibes and enjoy the park with our Halloween FunFest! Plan to go on a Night Hike afterwards!
Oct
17
8:00p
End Date
Oct
17
8:30p
End Date
Spooky S'mores (CANCELLED DUE TO BURN BAN)
Caddo Lake State Park
This program has been cancelled due to the burn ban. Please see the Caddo Lake State Park Facebook Page or the main Event page on the Caddo Lake State Park Website for details about substitute programs!
Oct
23
2:30p
End Date
Living History - Rice Family Log Home
Mission Tejas State Park
Come experience living history at the Rice Family Log Home!
Oct
23
5:00p
End Date
Oct
23
8:00p
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.
Oct
24
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Demo- Biscuit and Coffee Edition
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Gather around the fire to cook a pioneer breakfast!
Oct
24
10:00a
End Date
Art in the Park - Halloween Crafting
Daingerfield State Park
Create a spooky art project to remember your time at the park!
Oct
24
10:00a
End Date
Oct
24
10:00a
End Date
TX Pollinator BioBlitz Hike
Purtis Creek State Park
Come learn about iNaturalist and explore nature!
Oct
24
11:00a
End Date
Sky High Nature's Clean-Up Crew
Atlanta State Park
Scavengers aren't gross, they're essential ecosystem heroes!
Oct
24
11:00a
End Date
Howl-o-ween Hike
Caddo Lake State Park
Dress those doggos up in their Halloween best and hit the trail!
Oct
24
11:00a
End Date
Tawakoni Tracks!
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Use your deduction skills to identify animal tracks found in the park!
Oct
24
1:00p
End Date
Art in the Park - Halloween Crafting
Daingerfield State Park
Create a spooky art project to remember your time at the park!
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mission Tejas State Park
Come join park staff at the playground and search for natural treasures around Day Use and the Pond!
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
Cobwebs and Creepy Crawlies
Caddo Lake State Park
It's all about the bugs! See what crawls around Caddo Lake State Park!
Oct
24
5:00p
End Date
Oct
24
5:00p
End Date
Swamp Stomp: Costume Hike
Caddo Lake State Park
Put on a family friendly costume and join a ranger for this just before dark walk in the woods!
Oct
24
5:30p
End Date
Oct
24
6:00p
End Date
Oct
24
6:30p
End Date
Spooky Night Hike - Fall Trees and Tall Tales
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas State Park for a spooky themed evening hike with park staff and hear tall tales and legends of the people who lived here and the beasts they told stories of.
Oct
24
8:00p
End Date
Moth Masquerade
Caddo Lake State Park
A ranger will attempt to attract these masters of camouflage using UV lighting. Come learn about these unseen wings!
Oct
30
9:30a
End Date
CCC Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Explore the older hiking trails in the park with park rangers and dive into the story of the CCC Boys; the young men who helped build many parks, including Mission Tejas.
Oct
30
12:00p
End Date
PARK CLOSED - Youth Deer Hunt
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Lake Tawakoni State Park will be closed to the public (including the boat ramp and all trails) for our Youth Only Deer Hunt beginning at 12PM on October 30, 2026. Only preapproved hunters and staff will be permitted on the park during that time. The park will reopen at 12PM on November 2, 2026.
Oct
30
5:00p
End Date
Oct
30
7:30p
End Date
Oct
31
9:00a
End Date
Oct
31
10:00a
End Date
Track or Treat Hike
Atlanta State Park
Learn about the marks made by the animals of Atlanta State Park.
Oct
31
10:00a
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Costume Stroll
Daingerfield State Park
Join us for a stroll around the day-use area with your B.A.R.K. Ranger in their Halloween Costume! Not a B.A.R.K Ranger yet? Come earn your badge!
Oct
31
2:00p
End Date
Who's that Tree?
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to the amphitheater and explore the myriad of trees that dwell at Mission Tejas and what they do for us and the forest!
Oct
31
2:00p
End Date
Oct
31
2:00p
End Date
Swamp Paddle: Kayaking 101
Caddo Lake State Park
What better way to spend Halloween than paddling around the swamp? Learn the basics of paddling and explore Saw Mill Pond. *Registration Required*
Oct
31
4:00p
End Date
Oct
31
6:00p
End Date
11th Annual Boo Camp
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for some family friendly Halloween fun!
Oct
31
7:00p
End Date
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! *BURN BAN = AUTOMATICALLY CANCELLED*
Nov
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 and enjoy good food with even better friends!
Nov
27
10:00a
End Date
Reset Ramble
Caddo Lake State Park
Stuffed on stuffing? After sleeping in, take a leisurely hike through the forest with a ranger to hike off that Thanksgiving meal!
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! *BURN BAN = AUTOMATICALLY CANCELLED*
Dec
11
1:00p
End Date
A Crafty Caddo Christmas
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us by the fire for hot chocolate, cookies, and creating your own Christmas tree ornaments in our cozy CCC Rec Hall. All supplies will be provided!
Dec
11
5:00p
End Date
Dec
11
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park 2026
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us for the 14th Annual Christmas in the Park!
Dec
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 and enjoy good food with even better friends!
Dec
12
1:00p
End Date
A Crafty Caddo Christmas
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us by the fire for hot chocolate, cookies, and creating your own Christmas tree ornaments in our cozy CCC Rec Hall. All supplies will be provided!
Dec
12
5:00p
End Date
Dec
12
7:00p
End Date
Holiday Hot Chocolate with a Ranger!
Mission Tejas State Park
Join park rangers for an evening cup of hot chocolate around the campfire and settle in for "tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago!"
Dec
16
6:00p
End Date
Christmas in the Park (FREE ENTRANCE)
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
1:30p
End Date
Tejas Christmas Ornaments
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas and join park staff in crafting your own holiday decorations to bring home in time for Christmas!
Dec
19
5:00p
End Date
Twinkle Tour 2026
Lake Tawakoni State Park
🎄✨ Mark your calendars – Twinkle Tour 2026 is lighting up the park on Saturday, December 19, 2026, and we can’t wait to see your campsites sparkle! RESERVATIONS START JUNE 10 AT 10:00AM
January 2027
Jan
9
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about and enjoy good food with even better friends!
February 2027
Feb
13
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about and enjoy good food with even better friends!
March 2027
Mar
13
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about and enjoy good food with even better friends!
April 2027
Apr
10
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about and enjoy good food with even better friends!
May 2027
May
8
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about and enjoy good food with even better friends!
June 2027
Jun
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 and enjoy good food with even better friends!
July 2027
Jul
10
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about and enjoy good food with even better friends!
August 2027
Aug
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 and enjoy good food with even better friends!
September 2027
Sep
11
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about and enjoy good food with even better friends!
October 2027
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about and enjoy good food with even better friends!
November 2027
Nov
13
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about and enjoy good food with even better friends!
December 2027
Dec
11
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about and enjoy good food with even better friends!