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, 4/21

ETX Tri Event

When: 9 AM – 11 AM
Where: True Vine Brewing Company

Camp Gladiator ETX is hosting their very first CG TRI event! CG Workout, Running techniques from an actual coach with Run Tyler, Yoga Workout with BeFree Yoga.

Social and Beer after!

Spring Bazaar

When: 10 AM - 12 PM
Where: Azalea Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care, Tyler
Cost: Free

We invite you to come shop local with us! We are excited to offer multiple vendors from Scentsy, Color Street, home décor, crafts, essential oils, Paparazzi jewelry, food, wine and much more. Come shop and get to know us at Azalea Trails.

LIVE MUSIC: Covie the Band

When: 6 PM - 8 PM
Where: Longview Arboretum and Nature Center
Cost: $10

Join us and Covie the Band on April 21, 2022 as part of our Spring Roots in the Garden Concert Series! Covie the Band will be performing on the Water’s Edge Stage at the Longview Arboretum and Nature Center! Come and bring your blankets, lawn chairs, food and beverages and pick your favorite spot to sit on the Great Lawn!

The West Maude Cobb gate will open at 5PM. The concert will run from 6PM-8PM. Tickets will be available online prior to the event or at the gate. Parking at Maude Cobb Event Center.

Tickets Prices: Adults $10, Children (ages 4-12) $5, Children (3 and under) FREE

Rabies and Microchip Clinic

When: 6 PM - 9 PM
Where: Fun Forest Park, Tyler
Cost: $5 - $10

Tyler Animal Services and the Tyler Police Department will be hosting the annual rabies and microchip clinic for the first time since the pandemic! On April 21, pet owners can receive discounted prices for rabies shots and microchips at Fun Forest Park located at 200 N. Forest Ave. from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. A local veterinarian will be administering the discounted rabies shots for $10. Microchips will be half-off for $5. Anyone is welcome to bring their pet to this clinic, even if they don’t live in Tyler.

LIVE MUSIC: Genevieve Allen

When: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Where: The Back Porch Stage on Broadway, Kilgore

Genevieve Allen performs Acoustic LIVE on The Back Porch Stage!

FRIDAY, 4/22

Master Gardeners in the Library Lecture Series

When: 11 AM – 1 PM
Where: Tyler Public Library
Cost: Free

“Saving the World with Homegrown Bouquets” By Jay White, editor of Texas Gardener Magazine. 90% of the cut flowers sold in the U.S. are now grown overseas. While beautiful, the international trade in cut flowers comes at a high cost to the environment and the people who grow them. Learn how to “save the world” by growing your own cut flowers or supporting the American producers that provide an environmentally responsible alternative to American consumers. Selected guests get to make their own homemade floral arrangements using techniques discussed in the lecture.

LIVE MUSIC: Jenn Ford and Jared Steele

When: 7 PM
Where: Smoke Monkey BBQ, Flint
Cost: Free

Friday, April 22! East Texas vocal powerhouse Jenn Ford aka “The Woman in Black” is coming to Smoke Monkey BBQ in Flint, Texas. She’s bringing along pal and guitar ace, Jared Steele, for a night of good music and good food. Don’t miss the show! Starts at 7! Family Friendly!

LIVE MUSIC: YOUNGTONES

When: 8 PM
Where: Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar-B-Q
Cost: $10

YOUNGTONES Soul/Retro-pop outfit EST. April of 2021. The concept was born in 2017 at a recording session at the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, TX. Producer Matt Young (Vacationer/Body Language) and Luke wrote their first song in the throwback Genre in about an hour and the result was something different from Matt’s typical pop centric productions and Luke’s more singer/songwriter influenced releases. Whatever it was, to Luke and Matt, it was exciting, fresh, and very welcomed. From here, as they say… “the rest is history.” Goes well with Leon Bridges, Saint Paul and The Broken Bones, The Dip, Gary Clark Jr., Lady Wray, Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats, Allen Stone, etc…

$10 ADV GA

LIVE MUSIC: Darrin Morris Band with Mason Dawson

When: 8 PM - Midnight
Where: The Back Porch Stage on Broadway, Kilgore
Cost: $13.50

GET READY KILGORE! Texas Country Male Vocalist of the Year - Darrin Morris Band will be performing Live from 8pm - midnight! Purchase your seats online! There is no better way to spend Friday night than right here at The Back Porch! Come Early...Stay Late! https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/thebackporchkilgore/6396/event/1267913

LIVE MUSIC: Patrick James Freden

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

SATURDAY, 4/23

Hawkins Pancake Festival

When: 8 AM - 5 PM
Where: Hawkins Park Pavillion
Cost: $5

Touch a Truck

When: 10 AM - 2 PM
Where: Green Acres Baptist Church, Tyler
Cost:

Touch A Truck provides the unique opportunity for children to explore vehicles of all types, including public service, emergency, utility, construction, landscaping, transportation, delivery, and just cool trucks – all in one place! Children will be allowed to touch their favorite vehicles, get behind the wheel, and meet the people who help build, protect, and serve our community.

SpringFest Family Fun Day

When: 10 AM - 4 PM
Where: Downtown Lufkin
Cost: Free

This year’s SpringFest will feature live music, a jeep show, a family fun zone, and local food trucks & vendors. Admission into SpringFest is FREE, so bring the whole family out for a great day of fun!

SFA Music Prep Art Festival

When: 11 AM - 7 PM
Where: Downtown Nacogdoches, Pilar Street, Nacogdoches
Cost: Free

The family friendly outdoor music festival is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and takes place on the downtown square. It will feature student music and dance performances, local artists, exhibit booths, children’s games and more. Sponsorships and booth spaces are available.

6th Annual Crawfish Boil hosted by ETX Brewing Co.

When: 2 PM - 6 PM
Where: ETX Brewing Company, Tyler
Cost: $25

Come hang out at out newly covered patio, and enjoy a day full of live music, craft beer and fresh crawfish. Hang out with old friends and make new ones while making lasting memories. Each plate consists of 3 lbs of crawfish, corn and potatoes. Additional crawfish can be purchased by the pound at the event while supplies last.

**Tickets are non-refundable

**Crawfish will be available on day of event with no tickets while supplies last. Pre-purchased tickets guarantee crawfish.

LIVE MUSIC: Blaine Hart Band

When: 6 PM - 9 PM
Where: Fresh by Brookshire’s, Tyler
Cost: Free

The atmosphere, the food, the drinks, the playgrounds, the music - these are some of the many reasons why the FRESH Grill + Patio is the place to be tonight! Taking the stage is the Blaine Hart Band, bringing to FRESH a unique blend of classic country twang with a southern rock edge, complete with covers and originals to jam out to. With such great tunes, it’s going to be an awesome night!

LIVE MUSIC: The Selfless Lovers

When: 7 PM
Where: Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar-B-Q, Tyler
Cost: Free

The Selfless Lovers are a piano-driven rock n’ roll band from Austin, Texas. The group’s original music draws on classic rock, soul, blues and southern rock influences. The Selfless Lovers are a must-see live act; showcasing an energized retro sound, fantastic musicianship and danceable original songs. The band’s singer even plays saxophone and piano at the same time during the set.

Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience

When: 7 PM
Where: LeTourneau University Belcher Center, Longview
Cost: $27 - $39

Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience is the nation’s most innovative and unique show utilizing the works of the Beatles. This amazing group, anchored by brothers Billy and Matthew McGuigan, does away the worn out “tribute” format of bad wigs and fake accents. Instead, they perform as themselves and leave the song choices completely in the hands of the audience. This is done through request cards that audience members fill out prior to the show. On those cards, the audience member only needs to fill out three things: their name, their favorite Beatles song and the reason why they chose that song. The cards are collected and two minutes before the show begins, a set list is created based upon the songs chosen by that particular audience. As an added treat, the reasons that the audience members chose those songs make up the narrative of the evening. Every show is different, every show is interactive, and every show Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience proves that The Beatles music truly is the soundtrack to our lives.

LIVE MUSIC: The Golden Age of Spanish Polyphony

When: 7:30 PM
Where: First Presbyterian Church, Tyler
Cost: Free

Founded in 1973 by their director, Peter Phillips, The Tallis Scholars have established themselves as the leading exponents of Renaissance sacred music throughout the world. Peter Phillips has worked with the ensemble to create the purity and clarity of sound which he feels best serves the Renaissance repertoire.

Three-time Grammy® nominees, The Tallis Scholars perform in both sacred and secular venues across the globe, such as Royal Albert Hall, the Sistine Chapel, Opera House Sydney, and Carnegie Hall, giving around 80 concerts each year. It is a delight to have them join us in Tyler for what promises to be a highlight in the history of this series.

LIVE MUSIC: Harmony Spring Concert

When: 7:30 PM
Where: Rogers Palmer Center of Performing Arts, Tyler
Cost: Free

Come and join us for Harmony’s Spring Concert. We will be performing popular works from the 50s to today! This concert is open to the public and admission is free!

LIVE MUSIC: Outlaw Republic Band

When: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Where: ETX Brewing Co., Tyler
Cost: Free

SUNDAY, 4/24

Kirkin’ of the Tartans

When: 10 AM
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Tyler, Texas
Cost: Free

FREE ADMISSION, NO TICKETS REQUIRED. A procession of tartan plaid and bagpipes celebrates First Presbyterian Church’s Scottish heritage and is an annual tradition for the congregation. Join us as the Fort Worth Scottish Pipes and Drums lead the celebration. Followed by a luncheon on the lawn.

LIVE MUSIC: Concert in the Park

When: 2 PM - 4 PM
Where: Wooded area along Vista Drive, Nacogdoches
Cost: Free

The bands at Stephen F. Austin State University will present the annual Concert in the Park Sunday, April 24, in the wooded area along Vista Drive and in front of the Wright Music Building on the SFA campus. The concert begins at 2 p.m. and is free to the public. All four SFA concert bands will perform, including the Wind Ensemble, the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band and University Band. The SFA mariachi band, Los Leñadores, will also perform pre-concert music beginning at 1:40 pm. A meeting of the Lumberjack Band Alumni Association will be held in the Band Hall following the concert. Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, honorary band service fraternity and sorority, will sell hamburger plates beginning at 1 p.m. Plates are $5 each and will include a burger, chips and beverage. SFA and band merchandise will also be available for purchase. For additional information, contact the School of Music at (936) 468-4602.

Dr. Seuss Decorating Workshop

When: 4 PM - 6 PM
Where: 4883 Hightech Drive, Tyler
Cost: $35

Join us at Champions for Children of Smith County located in Tyler, Texas for a fun afternoon of decorating SEVEN of our delicious gourmet cookies! This workshop will take place on SUNDAY, APRIL 24th FROM 4 - 6 P.M. You will receive 7 COOKIES TO DECORATE and access the necessary tools and supplies to work with. You will be instructed step by step on how to decorate your cookies using our special blend of royal-glaze icing. These cookies will be a soft & delicious sugar cookies that you can take home to enjoy! A COVERED COOKIE BOX will be provided for carry home.

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

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Things to do in East Texas this weekend: April 21 - April 24