A Piney Woods Christmas at Tyler State Park

Tyler State Park holds a two-night holiday celebration in the East Texas pines. Campers decorate their sites for a Trail of Lights that you can walk or drive through. Rangers read holiday stories at 6 and 7 p.m., and there are holiday crafts from 6:30 to 8 p.m. while supplies last. A park ranger leads stargazing starting at 6 p.m. if the weather allows. The Silver Canoe Park Store takes 20% off all merchandise. It is for families and all ages. When: Friday, Dec. 11, and Saturday, Dec. 12, 5 to 9 p.m. both nights. Where: Tyler State Park, 789 Park Road 16, Tyler, TX 75706. Cost: Admission is free. The park asks visitors to bring nonperishable or canned food for the East Texas Food Bank. Its goal is 2,000 pounds. More info: https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/tyler/a-pineywoods-christmas-1 or (903) 597-5338. Organizer: Tyler State Park, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.