If you’re looking for fun things to do in East Texas this weekend, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s our rundown of some fun things happening around the area!

THURSDAY, 4/7

Azalea & Spring Flower Trail

When: 9 AM - 9 PM
Where: Historic Azalea District, Tyler
Cost: Free

The 2022 Azalea & Spring Flower Trail will be March 25 - April 10. Visit Tyler this spring and take a driving tour through Tyler’s beautiful historic Azalea District. Enjoy more than ten miles of residential gardens and historic home-sites. To download a map & more info go to: www.TylerAzaleaTrail.com

CCC Sale

When: 10 AM - 4 PM
Where: The Oil Palace, Tyler
Cost: Free

Twice a year over 1000 families from all over East Texas gather to sell their gently used name brand items they no longer need and buy items they do need. From infants 👶 to teens 👧 👦 and everything in between 👣. CCC SALE is your one 🛑 ⏱️ shop for everything you need to clothe 🧥 👕 👖 👟 and entertain 🧸 🧩 🪀 your growing 🌱 kids. Three days only!!! Don’t miss it!! (Admission and parking are free)

2nd Annual Antique Quilt Show

When: 10 AM - 4 PM
Where: Goodman LeGrand House, Tyler
Cost: Free (but $2 donation per person suggested)

The Goodman Museum will host a special exhibition from March 5 through April 9. Come tour the house and view antique quilts from local collections.

ArtWalk April

When: 5 PM - 8 PM
Where: Downtown Longview
Cost: Free

ArtWalk Longview is a FREE, self-guided tour of downtown business venues exhibiting and selling art. ArtWalk was initially created to be a downtown event, with the goal of attracting more people to our downtown area to enjoy the museums, restaurants, and businesses that are open and exhibiting artists. The event has grown over the years and we now regularly have food trucks, street musicians, as well as the artists. ArtWalk depends on the participation of businesses to find artists to host, and invite guests to attend primarily through social media and word of mouth.

Pints & Pups

When: 6 PM - 8 PM
Where: ETX Brewing Co., Tyler
Cost: Free

Grab the pups for some OUTDOORS fun and food on the patio at ETX Brewery for our Pints & Pups! Come out and support a great cause! 10% of all proceeds go to the SPCA of East Texas. Donations Welcomed! Thank you for your support and we hope to see you there! The Northeast Public Health District requires that all attending dogs be current on vaccinations and wear a current rabies tag. Also, we ask that all puppies under one year of age in attendance be fully vaccinated. To help ensure all pooches will be on their best behavior, please refrain from bringing your unaltered pets to this event.

‘The Taming of the Shrew’

When: 7:30 PM - 9 PM
Where: Kennedy Auditorium, Nacogdoches
Cost: $5 - $15 (Get tickets here)

A combination of bare-bones Brechtian and physical commedia styles is what theatre patrons will experience when attending the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre’s presentation of William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew.” Exploring the social and economic perspectives of romantic relationships of the 17th century laced with Shakespearian slapstick, “The Taming of the Shrew” will be presented at 7:30 nightly Tuesday through Saturday, April 5 through 9, in Kennedy Auditorium on the SFA campus. General ticket prices are: $15, adult; $10, senior (62+); $7.50, SFA faculty/staff; $7.50, youth; $5, student. Purchase tickets at boxoffice.sfasu.edu or call (936) 468-6407. For questions about the play, contact the School of Theatre at (936) 468-4003.

FRIDAY, 4/8

Azalea & Spring Flower Trail

When: 9 AM - 9 PM
Where: Historic Azalea District, Tyler
Cost: Free

CCC Sale

When: 10 AM - 4 PM
Where: The Oil Palace, Tyler
Cost: Free

2nd Annual Antique Quilt Show

When: 10 AM - 4 PM
Where: Goodman LeGrand House, Tyler
Cost: Free (but $2 donation per person suggested)

The Goodman Museum will host a special exhibition from March 5 through April 9. Come tour the house and view antique quilts from local collections.

14th Annual Rose City Artisans and Flower Market

When: 10 AM – 4 PM
Where: Goodman LeGrand House, Tyler
Cost: Free (but $2 donation per person suggested)

The Goodman-LeGrand Museum, located at 624 N. Broadway, will once again host its annual “all things gardening for garden lovers” at the Rose City Artisan and Flower Market on Friday, April 8 from 10 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to artisan and plant vendors, the Smith County Master Gardeners will be giving talks on gardening tips as well as other horticulture topics. A full list of topics and guest speakers can be viewed online in late March at www.GoodmanMuseum.com. Vendors who sell plants, trees, blubs, farmers markets products and creative arts and crafts that have a plant lover or gardener in mind please apply for a booth. The Goodman-LeGrand Museum will also be open for tours both days. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but a suggested $2 donation per person will go toward the day-to-day operation of the museum. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Easter 2022 | Complimentary Wine Tasting

When: 3 PM – 6 PM
Where: Brookshire’s on Rice Road, Tyler
Cost: Free

Join us for a Complimentary Wine Tasting at our Tyler, TX location on April 8th, 2022 from 3 to 6 PM. We’ll be tasting some Kiepersol wine! 🥂

Food & Wine Pairing Experience at Kiepersol

When: 4 PM - 4:45 PM
Where: The Clubhouse at Kiepersol, Tyler
Cost: $45+tax/person

Indulge your senses as we explore the magic that happens when you discover the perfect combination of food and wine. Learn which wines and foods compliment each other as we taste through 5 Kiepersol wines and 6 tasty culinary offerings. Each pairing has been developed to challenge your current perceptions, elevate the wines and give you a new appreciation of the artistry that our winemaker puts into each bottle of Kiepersol wines. Food and Wine Experiences are each Saturday by reservation only. $45+tax/person, limited seating, 12 pm or 2 pm classes. Give us a call in the Grand Room at Kiepersol to find out more and reserve your spots! 903.894.8995

80 Acre Market Event

When: 4pm - 8pm
Where: 80 Acre Market, Gilmer
Cost: Free

Come join us for shopping, live music, family activities, food truck dining, lounging, and so much more! Grounds Hours: Friday: 4pm - 8pm | Saturday: 10am - 8pm | Sunday: 12pm - 6pm Store Hours: Friday: 4pm - 8pm | Saturday: 10am - 6pm | Sunday: 12pm - 6pm

Dinner Theater: For the Whole Family

When: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Where: 3400 Old Jacksonville Highway,Tyler
Cost: $5 - $10

We have been doing this 11 years!!! We have two shows both good for the whole family. Plus awesome food trucks! You don’t want to miss! You can get tickets by emailing whbcspartans@yahoo.com We will take cash or check at the door or you can Venmo the school and pick your tickets up at the door. Adult Admission $10 | Child Admissions Ages 3-12 $5 | Infant Admission Ages 0-2 (Free)

The Little Mermaid!

When: 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Rogers Palmer Center of Performing Arts, Tyler

Come and join us for our magical production of The Little Mermaid! Produced by the esteemed Academy of Dance, enjoy our dancers interpret this classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale.

Sidewalk Prophets - I Believe It Now Tour

When: 7 PM - 10 PM
Where: Friendly Baptist Church, Tyler
Cost: $13 - $50

Sidewalk Prophets - Live in concert Great Big Family Productions presents the “I Believe It Now Tour” featuring Dove Award winning band Sidewalk Prophets. Don’t miss this immersive live concert experience that will speak to your heart, and uplift your spirit! Ticketing options include an early entry devotional with the band, and the fan favorite VIP Pre-show Party which gives you a unique up close experience with the band.

Longview PRCA Rodeo

When: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Where: 100 Grand Blvd, Longview
Cost: $15 General | $25 Reserved

Come down to the Longview PRCA Rodeo this April 8-9th, 2022. For the 31st year in a row, we have an amazing show planned. The rodeo is tons of fun for all ages. Bring the whole family, a group of friends or make it a date night. All the proceeds for the rodeo go to local nonprofit organizations throughout the Longview, Texas community. Support the largest fundraiser of the year for the Longview-Greggton Rotary Club.

LIVE MUSIC: Old 97′s

When: 8 PM
Where: Stanley’s Famous Pit bar-B-Q, Tyler
Cost: $25 (advanced General Admission) | $30 (Advanced Reserved)

SATURDAY, 4/9

6th Annual Resurrection Run

When: 7 AM - 11 AM
Where: Lake Forest Park, Henderson
Cost: $15 - $45 (Register here)

The Resurrection Run is a family event that marries the friendly competitiveness of a 5K/10K road race and an Easter Egg hunt for kids of all ages! Come experience the beauty of Lake Forest Park, run or walk our east-Texas-renowned 5K course or our new 10K course, and fill your Easter basket to the brim as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and raise money for local women & children! Proceeds from the event will benefit Son Shine Lighthouse (http://www.sonshinelighthouse.org/). Make sure to follow us on Facebook (@ResurrectionRunHenderson) for updates and more information! Stick around after the race to hunt thousands of Easter Eggs provided by Ebenezer Baptist Church.

SFA Gardens Garden Gala Day

When: 9 AM - 2 PM
Where: Pineywoods Native Plant Center, Nacogdoches
Cost: Free to attend

Stephen F. Austin State University’s SFA Gardens will host its annual Garden Gala Day Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 9 and 10 at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, located at 2900 Raguet St. The sale will feature more than 300 varieties of hard-to-find, “Texas-tough” plants, including Texas natives, edibles, heirlooms, tropicals, perennials, shrubs and trees, with an emphasis on pollinator-friendly selections, as well as exclusive SFA introductions. The featured plants are extensively trialed before being offered to the public and are produced by SFA Gardens staff members and volunteers. This popular event benefits the SFA Mast Arboretum, PNPC, Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden and Gayla Mize Garden, along with educational programs hosted monthly at the gardens. Educational programs provided at the SFA Gardens reach more than 15,000 participants annually. Parking will be available at SFA’s Janice A. Pattillo Early Childhood Research Center, located at 2428 Raguet St. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and bring a wagon to haul their plants.

2022 Easter Egg Hunt

When: 9 AM - 4 PM
Where: Cali’s Acre, Gilmer
Cost: $5 - $15

2022 Easter Egg Hunt with Pictures with Easter Bunny along with activities for kids and families to do! Egg hunts will be at 11am and 2 pm with 3 different age groups for each hunt. Hunts are on April 9th and April 16th! Don’t forget your baskets to collect eggs and also your camera to take pictures!

Azalea & Spring Flower Trail

When: 9 AM - 9 PM
Where: Historic Azalea District, Tyler
Cost: Free

Family Fun Day for Autism Awareness

When: 10 AM - 3 PM
Where: Teague Park, Longview
Cost: Free

Positive People with Positive Attitudes (P3A) Family Fun Day for Autism Awareness is back to celebrate families and loved ones who are part of the Autism community. The event will have activities, games, vendors, face painting, and much more! Families and community supporters are encourage to join us at the park for a safe fun day full of people who share a common interest. Feel free to bring lawn furniture and picnic supplies.

April’s Hit the Bricks

When: 10 AM
Where: Downtown Tyler, Texas
Cost: Free

Join us in Downtown every Second Saturday for Hit the Bricks! Hit the Bricks is a series of events for you, friends and family to get out and enjoy Downtown Tyler.

CCC Sale

When: 10 AM - 4 PM
Where: The Oil Palace, Tyler
Cost: Free

2nd Annual Antique Quilt Show

When: 10 AM - 4 PM
Where: Goodman LeGrand House, Tyler
Cost: Free (but $2 donation per person suggested)

The Goodman Museum will host a special exhibition from March 5 through April 9. Come tour the house and view antique quilts from local collections.

A Day on Main

When: 10 AM - 5 PM
Where: Historic Downtown Henderson
Cost: Free

Ladies, join us for an annual shopping experience in Historic Downtown Henderson, TX! It’s your day to stroll our main streets, sip wine, and enjoy some perfect bites while you browse our fashion boutiques, antique malls, and favorite eateries. There will be giveaways and promotions you won’t want to miss!

2022 BunnyPalooza

When: 10 AM – 7 PM
Where: YesterLand Farm, Canton
Cost: $17.95 - $42.95 (Get tickets here)

🐰 Help us celebrate our annual BunnyPalooza event. Get excited for endless family fun from amazement rides to Easter egg hunts. We’ve got something for everyone to be hoppy about this Spring season. 🎟

Hiway 80 Rescue Mission’s 2nd Annual Easter Celebration

When: 10:30 AM
Where: 3004 W Marshall Ave, Longview
Cost: Free

Hiway 80 2nd Annual Easter Celebration open to the public and everyone is invited for games, fellowship and FUN! This is a FREE event being held at the Women and Family Services campus! We will be having hot dogs, sno cones, popcorn, egg hunts, bike/riding toy raffles, egg decorating, egg relay races, bunny-hop sack races, face painting, a raw egg toss, and you can even have your picture made at the Easter Bunny photo booth! Bring a basket if you have one, and if not, bags will be provided. Hope to see you there!

Kid’s Water Safety

When: 11 AM
Where: Martin Creek Lake State Park, Tatum
Cost: Regular Park Admission Prices

Bring the kids to learn safe ways to play in and around water. We will go over lifejackets, staying hydrated while at the lake, and other tips to keep kids safe around water.

Azalea Trail Spring Fling

When: 12 PM
Where: 300 W Rusk Street, Tyler
Cost: Free

Come shop with Local Artisians, get your Mothers Day Gifts, wedding vendors if you’re planning your big day, shop for your wedding gown, bring a chair and listen to live music with Matt Fisher from 12-2, walk the Azalea Trails, and enjoy your day the Tyler TX way!

Tea Blending Party

When: 12 PM – 3 PM
Where: The Thistle Room, Edom
Cost: $15 (Book here)

Join us anytime between 12 & 3 and we will help you create your own custom tea! Start with one of our bases and add your favorite herbs and fruits. Book online or just show up! Book here.

80 Acre Market Event

When: 10 AM - 6 PM
Where: 80 Acre Market, Gilmer
Cost: Free

Come join us for shopping, live music, family activities, food truck dining, lounging, and so much more! Grounds Hours: Saturday: 10am - 8pm | Sunday: 12pm - 6pm Store Hours: Saturday: 10am - 6pm | Sunday: 12pm - 6pm

Spirits of Oakwood

When: 1 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Historic Oakwood Cemetery, Tyler
Cost: $10

Enjoy a guided walking tour through the Texas Historic Oakwood Cemetery. Historians will be dressed in period clothing portraying notable Tyler and Smith County citizens buried in this beautiful old cemetery, standing at individual gravesites. “Spirits of Oakwood” April 9, 2022. Gates open at 1 pm; tours start every 10 minutes; last tour at 4:30. Admission is $10, children 12 and under are free.Purchase tickets at the gate. Seating available at each spirit. Located at the corner of Oakwood and Palace in Tyler, Texas. For more information call 903-316-2201 or visit www.oakwoodcemterytyler.com

The Little Mermaid

When: 2 PM – 3:30 PM | 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Rogers Palmer Center of Performing Arts, Tyler
Cost: $15 - $40 (Get tickets here)

Come and join us for our magical production of The Little Mermaid! Produced by the esteemed Academy of Dance, enjoy our dancers interpret this classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. Get your tickets here.

Flamin’ J BBQ Fest

When: 4:30 PM - 9 PM
Where: 402 E Commerce, Jacksonville
Cost: $15 - $40 (Get tickets here)

Flamin’ J BBQ Fest will be hosted by Jacksonville Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association and Jacksonville Police Association. The fest will offer competitors a chance to showcase their BBQ. Attendees will be able to taste and vote for the best business and amateur BBQ. Anonymous judges will decide the overall winners for the same categories. With performances by Ian Chandler, Blake Evans and Hotel Drifters. Get your tickets here.

LIVE MUSIC: The Jazz Connection

When: 7 PM - 10 PM
Where: Fresh by Brookshire’s, Tyler
Cost: Free

LIVE MUSIC: The Frio River Band

When: 7 PM - 10 PM
Where: Daniel Boones’ Grill & Tavern
Cost: Free

Longview PRCA Rodeo

When: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Where: 100 Grand Blvd, Longview
Cost: $15 General | $25 Reserved

Night Hike on Harmony Hill Loop

When: 8 PM - 9:15 PM
Where: Martin Creek Lake State Park, Tatum
Cost: Regular Park Admission Prices

Join us for a night hike where we will search for some of the wildlife that calls Martin Creek Lake State Park home. You’ll need to wear clothing appropriate for the weather, closed-toe shoes, bring water, and a flashlight or headlamp. Meet at the park headquarters parking lot.

LIVE MUSIC: Clutch Cargo

When: 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Where: ETX Brewing Co., Tyler
Cost: Free

SUNDAY, 4/10

Azalea & Spring Flower Trail

When: 9 AM - 9 PM
Where: Historic Azalea District, Tyler
Cost: Free

80 Acre Market Event

When: 12 PM - 6 PM
Where: 80 Acre Market, Gilmer
Cost: Free

Come join us for shopping, live music, family activities, food truck dining, lounging, and so much more!

Wine Club Exclusive Pairing Event

When: 1 PM – 5 PM
Where: M6 Winery, Bullard

This is our Wine Club Exclusive Tasting Event. This event is only available to our Wine Club Members. Though fear not, becoming a Wine Club Member is super easy and so convenient. All we need from you is a one-time $50 deposit that you can use on any wine purchase here at M6 after you attend one of our Wine Club Quarterly Events and a pledge to buy either 3, 6, or 12 bottles during these Private Wine Tastings. These Private Tastings are so special and fun! If this sounds like something you would like to do please don’t hesitate to call M6 Winery at (903) 710-2130 so that we can get you signed up! Don’t hesitate there is still time to join our Wine Club and join in on this great Private Event on April 10th!

The Little Mermaid

When: 2 PM – 3:30 PM | 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Rogers Palmer Center of Performing Arts, Tyler
Cost: $15 - $40 (Get tickets here)

LIVE MUSIC: The Dimes LIVE

When: 3 PM
Where: Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins
Cost: Free

SFA Double Reed Concert

When: 4 PM - 5 PM
Where: Cole Concert Hall, Nacogdoches
Cost: $3 - $8

Members of the double reed music faculty at Stephen F. Austin State University will present the recital program “Dreaming in Color” at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 10, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus. The concert of “whimsical works” of living composers will include “Dreaming in Colours” by HyeKyung Lee; “Four Personalities” by Alyssa Morris; and “The Wildflower Trio” by Jenni Brandon. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth. To purchase tickets, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit finearts.sfasu.edu. For additional information, contact the SFA School of Music at (936) 468-4602.

LIVE MUSIC: Sean Christopher

When: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Doc’s Cellar, Chandler
Cost: Free

LIVE MUSIC: Billie Jo & Matt Fisher opening for Billy Bob Thornton & The Box Masters

When: 6 PM
Where: Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse, Lindale
Cost: $50 - $350 (Get tickets here

*All dates and information are subject to change. Contact us if there are changes to the schedule or if we left anything out