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Spooky Season is Arriving to Jefferson

Spooky Season is Arriving to Jefferson

Destinations and events that are full of creepy fun this Fall!

By Andrew TerpeningSeptember 29, 2026 at 1:44 pm EDT

Win Free Tickets to the Rose City Airfest

Discover how you can score the ultimate prize pack that'll have you soaring with excitement!

Events Around East Texas This Weekend!

You're never too far from fun!

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Weekend Wonders Road Trip 2026

Hop aboard as we visit all our "Best in East Texas" winners from this year's contest!

Making Strides through the Help of Horses

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Making Strides through the Help of Horses

Peltier Subaru Supports: GRIT Therapeutic Horsemanship

October 01, 2026 at 3:06 pm EDT

East Texas Live Music Lineup!

East Texas Live Music Lineup!

Here’s where to listen to live music in East Texas, all year round!

By Andrew Terpening

2 Nights with David Crowder

2 Nights with David Crowder

October 3rd & 4th at the Belcher Center in Longview, TX

By Andrew Terpening

Western Flair Jesus

Western Flair Jesus

Visit this historic, Paris statue that's wearing an interesting accessory.

By Andrew Terpening

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Weekend Wonders Road Trip 2026

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Making Strides through the Help of Horses

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East Texas Live Music Lineup!

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2 Nights with David Crowder

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Fine Arts & Theatre

Take the Artsy Pathway

Downtown Tyler's famous Art Alley has a brand new coat of paint! Enjoy a creative stroll this weekend.

Terrifying Fun Awaits in East Texas

Check out this spooky list of haunted houses located around the region.

Leave a Trinket for Diamond Bessie

Visit the gravesite the famed Jefferson visitor who never made it home.

These Swine Are Feelin’ Fine

Visit, My Pig Filled Life! An East Texas ranch that has rescued hundreds of pigs in dire need.

Bug Tussle, TX

Make a pitstop to this East Texas town that has the funniest name around.

Shrouded in Graffiti and Mystery

Visit this fascinating, possibly haunted, bridge that's tucked away in the piney woods of Jefferson, TX.

Newest Skate Park in East Texas

Get ready to shred this weekend at the now-open Greenville Skate Park!

Take Your Fill from this Roadside Well

Make a refreshing pitstop at this historic, Van Zandt artesian well.

Spinning Since the 1800’s

See the historic Texas State Railroad Turntable in action in Maydelle, TX.

Prowl Over to this New Breakfast Spot

Grand opening is September 5th, but here is a sneak peek at all the deliciousness at the Tiger’s Eye Bagel Company.

Books So Good, It’s Scary

Visit this dark academia themed bookstore that's nestled in downtown Tyler.

Hunt for Fossils at this East Texas Park

Explore and discover ancient treasures along the Sulphur River!