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!

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THURSDAY, 11/17

LIVE MUSIC: Tunes at Noon Ft. Caldwell Arts Academy Band

• When: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
• Where: ETX Brewing Co., Tyler
• Cost: Free

Pooches & Glam

• When: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Where: Oak Hills Terrace Memory Care, Tyler
• Cost: Free

Join in the fun of this Doggie Fashion Show! All donations collected at the event will be benefiting Pets Fur People.

Gilmer Christmas Tree Lighting

• When: 4:30 PM
• Where: Gilmer Square
• Cost: Free

We’re lightning the Christmas tree at 6:30 PM

Goudarzi & Young will be hosting the annual Christmas Tree lighting at the Gilmer courthouse. Bring your child by to get a chance to win a gift. We will be setup by the Christmas tree from 4:30-6PM Your child must be present for you to receive a ticket. You will only get 1 ticket per child. Drawings will follow the lighting of the Christmas Tree. Your child must be present to win.

Mingle & Jingle

• When: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Where: Downtown Jacksonville
• Cost: Free

Happening downtown Jacksonville! Come out and shop local with the downtown businesses!

Fall Felting - Adult Art Series

• When: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
• Where: Nacogdoches Public Library
• Cost: Free, register here

Learn how to make cute, fall-inspired designs with just wool-roving and a needle! This workshop is suited to novice felters. Ages 19 years & up.

Babes in Toyland

• When: 6:30 PM
• Where: Temple Theater, Angelina College, Lufkin
• Cost: Free

Start of the Holiday season with Angelina College Theatre’s Production of Babes in Toyland. Please join us for some classic family holiday fun and remember, “Toyland, Toyland…Once you’ve crossed its borders you can never return again.”

LIVE MUSIC: Blaine Hart

• When: 6:30 PM
• Where: The Back Porch Stage on Broadway, Kilgore
• Cost: Free

Ruldolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical

• When: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
• Where: UT Tyler Cowan Center, Tyler
• Cost: $44-$59

The beloved TV classic soars off-screen and onto the stage! See all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.

Beer & Hymns

• When: 7:00 PM
• Where: True Vine Brewing Company, Tyler
• Cost: Free

Love old-school hymns? Love beer? If “yes”, this is for you!

Local volunteer leaders will be strumming and leading some classic church songs as we celebrate life together over a good beer.

80s Trivia

• When: 7:15 PM
• Where: Tyler Public Library
• Cost: Free

Come back to the 80s and try your hand at the music, the fashion, the pop culture and the movies!

FRIDAY, 11/18

Princess Tea Party

• When: 10:00 AM - Noon
• Where: Longview Public Library
• Cost: Free

November 18 is National Princess Day, so of course we have to celebrate with a special tea party!

Join us for scrumptious tea, juice, and cookies as we have a Disney-Sing-Along.

Plus, get a photo with Princess Belle of Disney’s Beauty & The Beast!

We encourage you to dress up in your best, grand, finery and attire if you want!

Holiday in the Pines

• When: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Where: Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center
• Cost: $10 One Day Pass, $15 Two Day Pass

A vendor show with two days of shopping!

Spanish Storytime

• When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
• Where: Tyler Public Library
• Cost: Free

Children and families join us this fall for Spanish Storytimes on select Fridays at 10:30 a.m.! Enjoy reading and activities led by Library volunteer, Monica. Spanish Storytimes take place in the auditorium on the first floor.

East Texas Fiber Festival

• When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Where: Canton Civic Center
• Cost: Free

Join us in person again for the East Texas Fiber Festival!!

80 Acre Market

• When: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Where: 80 Acre Market, Gilmer
• Cost: Free

Check out the full list of events going on at this market, by clicking here.

Babes in Toyland

• When: 6:30 PM
• Where: Temple Theater, Angelina College, Lufkin
• Cost: Free

Start of the Holiday season with Angelina College Theatre’s Production of Babes in Toyland. Please join us for some classic family holiday fun and remember, “Toyland, Toyland…Once you’ve crossed its borders you can never return again.”

Library After Dark - Teen Night

• When: 6:30 PM - 11:59 PM
• Where: Longview Public Library
• Cost: Free

It’s that time of year again! Library After Dark - Teen Night returns, and we’ve got lots of fun stuff planned for one of the best free parties you can find in Longview!

Invite your friends for an evening of video games, craft projects, snacks (Pizza? Yes please!), and special activities like hide-and-seek in the dark library! Ages 13-18.

Voices of Faith Choirs Fall Concert

• When: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Where: Fine Arts at First Presbyterian Church of Tyler
• Cost: Free

The Voices of Faith Choirs presents its Fall Concert featuring:

Voices of Hope: Ages 9-12

Voices of Faith: Ages 13 - 22

Voices of Joy: Young adult

LIVE MUSIC: Mike Freiley

• When: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Where: ETX Brewing Co., Tyler
• Cost: Free

Tyler Elliot & Friends

• When: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Where: The Understudy, Tyler
• Cost: $20

We are proud to present three homegrown comedians who are at the top of their game. They have taken a break from traveling the country to perform at The Understudy this weekend. Please come support your host Clint Carroll, featuring Jared Jordan, and the headliner; Tyler Elliott!!

LIVE MUSIC: InFocus

• When: 9:30 PM
• Where: Rick’s on the Square, Tyler

SATURDAY, 11/19

Turkey Trop 5K, 10K, 15K

• When: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
• Where: Near Southside Park, 455 Shiloh Rd, Tyler
• Cost: $20-$33

Welcome to the Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, 15k!

- free photos - 5k is out and back on flat path in the park - 10k is the 5k course repeated twice, 15k repeated three times

- medals for all participants, no shirts to keep costs low - results posted on the website evening of the race - small, fun, friendly 5k, 10k, 15k run or walk open for all

Postmaster’s Christmas Indoor Market

• When: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Where: The Historic Landmark Post Office, Jacksonville
• Cost: Free

Come kick off your holiday shopping at A Postmaster’s Christmas Indoor Market inside the Historic Landmark Post Office in Jacksonville. Shop with independent East Texas vendors for unique, handcrafted, and locally made gifts. Stuff your stockings with Postmasters Coffee Company’s merch and enjoy our coffee, tea, and pastries while you shop.

Gobble Wobble 2022

• When: 9:00 AM - Noon
• Where: Paul G. Boorman Trail, Loop Entrance, Longview
• Cost: Register Here

This is a 1 Mile Fun Run, 5k and 10k to support the efforts of Newgate Mission.

The 18th Annual Gobble Wobble is swiftly approaching! This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Newgate Mission, and helps us to provide food, clothing, spiritual and social support throughout the year. We hope you will participate as a sponsor and/or in the race!

This is a Fun Run and is perfect for groups such as your family, friends, neighbors, and Sunday School groups. Feel free to dress up and have fun!

Registration begins at 8:00am. RACE STARTS AT 9:00 AM. Parking at Austin Bank.

There is no registration fee, however, donations are gladly accepted. Financial gifts may be made through the registration page, or to avoid processing fees, we accept donations daily at Newgate, and at the event.

East Texas Fiber Festival

• When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Where: Canton Civic Center
• Cost: Free

Join us in person again for the East Texas Fiber Festival!!

The Great Toy Extravaganza!

• When: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Where: Once Upon A Child, Longview
• Cost: Free

You’re invited to our Toy Extravaganza ! Going on next Saturday, November 19th! We’ll be revealing hundreds of never-before-seen holiday toys for your little ones!

Pupsgiving

• When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Where: 322 E. Ferguson St., Tyler
• Cost: Free

Smith County Animal Control and Shelter would like to invite you to PUPSGIVING! No one should spend Thanksgiving alone, including our shelter dogs. We will be having FREE adoptions. We are also looking for foster families that are not traveling and willing to pick up a dog and foster for thanksgiving. We also fully support the foster fail.

Patchwork in the Pews Quilt Show

• When: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Where: First United Methodist Church, Gladewater
• Cost: Free

Beautiful quilts will be displayed on the sanctuary pews at First United Methodist Church. Each quilt has a story that is told by the loving hands of local quilters. Come enjoy these beautiful creations!

A Very Merry Market

• When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Where: 11968 Farm to Market Road 2011, Henderson
• Cost: Free

“THE MARKET” will showcase over 40 artisans selling crafts, unique gifts and a number of specialty items along with baked homemade goodies. Join us for a gourmet lunch while you shop. We have fabulous Raffle items so take a chance and visit “THE VERY MERRY MARKET” on Saturday November 19th from 10 am to 4 pm at The Church at Lake Cherokee.

Christmas in November

• When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Where: Bergfeld Park, Tyler
• Cost: Free

We will be at the Bergfeld park in Tyler for Christmas in November. Please join us and all the other incredible vendors for all your Christmas needs! Can’t wait to see you there!

Pet Pictures with Santa

• When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Where: Peltier Subaru, Tyler
• Cost: $20

Whether your pet has been naughty or nice, bring them to our annual Pet Pictures with Santa Paws fundraiser for the Humane Society’s Pets Fur People. Santa will be at Peltier Subaru in Tyler Saturday, November 19th from 10-5 to have his picture taken with your pet.

For only $20, you will receive a beautiful 4X6 photo and a digital file of that photo.

All proceeds benefit the Humane Society’s Pets Fur People, the oldest no-kill animal sanctuary in East Texas celebrating 54 years of providing services to animals and people.

Artifact Identification Weekend

• When: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Where: Naranjo Museum of Natural History, Lufkin
• Cost: $5-$7.50

The Naranjo Museum of Natural History here in Lufkin, TX will be hosting an Artifact Identification Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, November 19th & 20th. Saturday will be 10 am-6 pm and Sunday 1 pm-6 pm.

During the weekend, visitors will be able to bring fossils, objects they have found, artifacts, arrowheads, and other historical items to be identified by expert Morris Weeks and Naranjo Museum founder, Dr. Neal Naranjo.

Tyler Comic Con 2022

• When: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Where: The Cascades Country Club, TYler
• Cost: $12-$60

Come join us at the 2022 Tyler Comic Con! Buy your tickets in advance to Guarantee Entry the day of the show, space is limited.

Parking is Free, but there is limited space available, Carpooling is recommended.

80 Acre Market

• When: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Where: 80 Acre Market, Gilmer
• Cost: Free

Check out the full list of events going on at this market, by clicking here.

A Dog Man Afternoon

• When: Noon - 1:30 PM
• Where: Nacogdoches Public Library
• Cost: Free, register here

Come celebrate everyone’s favorite crime fighting dog/human with games, crafts, and all things Dog Man! For ages 11 & under.

Pop Up Porch Art Show

• When: Noon - 4:00 PM
• Where: Cafe Ü, Mineola
• Cost: Free

Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the cafe where local artists gather to sell, create and talk everything ART! Located on our wrap around porch rain or shine every third Sunday of the month. See you soon!

Babes in Toyland

• When: 2:30 PM
• Where: Temple Theater, Angelina College, Lufkin
• Cost: Free

Start of the Holiday season with Angelina College Theatre’s Production of Babes in Toyland. Please join us for some classic family holiday fun and remember, “Toyland, Toyland…Once you’ve crossed its borders you can never return again.”

Heart of the Pines Chorus Christmas Show

• When: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Where: North St. Church of Christ Auditorium, Nacogdoches
• Cost: $5-$10

Heart of the Pines Chorus presents their annual Christmas show, ‘Twas A Night Before Christmas.

Downtown Longview Christmas Tree Lighting

• When: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Where: Heritage Plaza, Longview
• Cost: Free, Small fees for certain activities

Join us in Downtown Longview to celebrate the holiday season and light Longview’s Christmas Tree. We will have live music, carriage rides, a petting zoo, snow play area, and of course a special visit from Santa to help spread the Christmas spirit.

T2C3 Fall Festival

• When: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Where: Trail to Christ Cowboy Church, Jacksonville
• Cost: Free

Music - Food - Fun Games- Raffle Prizes & More

Lost Oak Winemaker’s Dinner

• When: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Where: Britt’s Wine & Dine, Kilgore
• Cost: $67

Join Britt and friends for a unique afternoon you will not soon forget. This tasting starts with a sparkling wine and cheese course followed by 4 other courses paired with Lost Oak wines. Each course contains a Lost Oak wine specifically paired by Britt and Jim Evans, the winemaker.

Poinsettia Gala

• When: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Where: Palestine Senior Activity Center/Meals on Wheels Building, Palestine
• Cost: $60

The event is being presented by the Altrusa International Foundation of Anderson County. Benefitting Palestine’s Operation Read program, the target of this event is to provide 4 books for every child in grades pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade in all schools in Anderson County, Texas.

Individual tickets are $60. Ticket covers your hors d’oeuvres and cocktails during cocktail hour, catered meal, open bar during the meal and entertainment. These seats are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Movie Night

• When: 6:00 PM
• Where: The Coco Bean, Tyler
• Cost: Free

We would love for you to join us for our annual Charlie Brown Thanksgiving movie night! We can not wait to enjoy the fire, eat yummy snacks and watch this classic!

Walk of Lights

• When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Where: 2161 FM 315, Palestine
• Cost: $10 for parking, Free Admission

Enjoy a stroll through a self guided magical light up wonderland. Concession stand with warm hot chocolate and lots of goodies will be available for purchase. Cash only please.

LIVE MUSIC: Trey Dillon

• When: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
• Where: High Hill Farm, Arp

Tyler Elliot & Friends

• When: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Where: The Understudy, Tyler
• Cost: $20

We are proud to present three homegrown comedians who are at the top of their game. They have taken a break from traveling the country to perform at The Understudy this weekend. Please come support your host Clint Carroll, featuring Jared Jordan, and the headliner; Tyler Elliott!!

LIVE MUSIC: Outlaw Republic Band

• When: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Where: ETX Brewing Co., Tyler
• Cost: Free

SUNDAY, 11/20

LIVE MUSIC: Dustin Becker

• When: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Where: High Hill Farm, Arp

80 Acre Market

• When: Noon - 6:00 PM
• Where: 80 Acre Market, Gilmer
• Cost: Free

Check out the full list of events going on at this market, by clicking here.

Artifact Identification Weekend

• When: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Where: Naranjo Museum of Natural History, Lufkin
• Cost: $5-$7.50

The Naranjo Museum of Natural History here in Lufkin, TX will be hosting an Artifact Identification Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, November 19th & 20th. Saturday will be 10 am-6 pm and Sunday 1 pm-6 pm.

During the weekend, visitors will be able to bring fossils, objects they have found, artifacts, arrowheads, and other historical items to be identified by expert Morris Weeks and Naranjo Museum founder, Dr. Neal Naranjo.

Anastasia

• When: 7:30 PM
• Where: Temple Theater, Lufkin
• Cost: $54-$84

Inspired by the beloved films, ANASTASIA transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.

*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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