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! For a look at live music around East Texas, check out our Live Music Lineup!

If you know of another event, or see an inaccuracy below, please let us know here.

THURSDAY, 4/13

Taylor Swift Trivia Night

When: 5:30 PM
Where: White Oak Library, White Oak

Here at White Oak Library we have a REPUTATION for being FEARLESS LOVERs of TAYLOR SWIFT. So we’re going to party like it’s the MIDNIGHTS of 1989 and celebrate her eras. Don’t see RED by missing out on trivia night. Join us and dress in your favorite era!

Tiny Evie Rocks

When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: The Foundry Coffee House, Tyler
Cost: Free

Mental health resources and music night at The Foundry Coffeehouse.

Evans United Spring Carnival

When: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center, Nacogdoches
Cost: Free admission

Rides, Games & Food! $25 ARMBAND SPECIAL.

Danceworks Coda

When: 7:00 PM
Where: Norton HPE Complex, Student Recreation Center, SFA, Nacogdoches
Cost: $5-$10

The School of Theatre and Dance at Stephen F. Austin State University will present Danceworks Coda, a choreographed concert depicting various topics ranging from the influence of social media to French Impressionist paintings, April 13 through 15 in the Norton HPE Complex on the SFA campus.

CHICAGO at UT Cowan Center

When: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Where: UT Tyler Cowan Center, Tyler
Cost: $34-$89

After 25 years, CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.

No wonder CHICAGO has been honored with 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, and thousands of standing ovations. Celebrating its 25th anniversary — you’ve got to come see why the name on everyone’s lips is still…CHICAGO.

FRIDAY, 4/14

15th Annual Rose City Artisan & Flower Market

When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Goodman-LeGrand House, Tyler
Cost: Free

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 14 from 10 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BLOOM

When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Modern Country Art & Design Gallery, Winnsboro
Cost: $15

Head to charming downtown Winnsboro for BLOOM, an immersive floral art exhibit.

2023 MLOTA Art Show

When: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Where: Mineola League of the Arts, Mineola
Cost: Free

Join us for our highly anticipated art show. Free admission to see some fantastic art in many art forms.

Evans United Spring Carnival

When: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center, Nacogdoches
Cost: Free admission

Rides, Games & Food! $25 ARMBAND SPECIAL.

Kentucky Derby Dinner & Silent Auction

When: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: The Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center, Nacogdoches
Cost: $80

Tentatively themed “Spring Day at the Derby,” the event will feature a four-course dining experience inspired by traditional Kentucky Derby dishes. A cocktail reception, cash bar, and silent and live auctions will take place an hour prior to the meal.

The fundraiser benefits the School of Human Sciences through student scholarships, student travel funds to conferences and industry events, and faculty development programs.

This event is planned and run by students enrolled in the Special Events Production course.

Derby attire encouraged!

Danceworks Coda

When: 7:00 PM
Where: Norton HPE Complex, Student Recreation Center, SFA, Nacogdoches
Cost: $5-$10

ETBU Jazz Band Concert

When: 7:00 PM
Where: Memorial City Hall Performance Center, Marshall

Join us for a fun performance of jazz by our own ETBU Jazz Band, directed by Dr. Douglas Lockard!

TJC Dance’s Cinderella

When: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Rogers-Palmer Performing Arts Center, Tyler
Cost: $15-$40

Come and watch the magic and splendor of our exciting “Cinderella!” All ages are welcome to this dance performance, with brand-new choreography performed by our Pre-Professional dancers and Dance majors. You won’t want to miss it! Directed by Shurrell Wiebe.

The Untold Story of Lullabelle Harper: The Good Witch of the South

When: 7:30 PM
Where: The Venue at Efurd’s Orchards, Pittsburg
Cost: $10-$15

Y’all come on down to Pittsburg for a humdinger of a play! Performance Supply Company presents “THE UNTOLD STORY OF LULLABELLE HARPER THE GOOD WITCH OF THE SOUTH.”

Lullabelle runs the land of Grits & Hominy filled with little old church ladies and pageant queens. She wears the magical crown that makes her forty years younger and their Miss Peach Pit Pageant seeks to crown her successor. Elphabella, the Wicked Witch, attempts a hostile takeover but the beauty queens ain’t giving up their chance for youthful skin and nothing going south on the body without a fight!

SFA Percussion Ensemble Concert

When: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Cole Concert Hall, SFA, Nacogdoches
Cost: $3-$8

The Stephen F. Austin State University Percussion Ensemble will present world premieres of two works, including one composed by a freshman SFA percussion student, written specifically for SFA percussion students when the ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

Open Mic Night

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

Open mic night at the The Understudy is happening.

SATURDAY, 4/15

Bunny Run 2023

When: 7:30 AM
Where: Gilmer Square, Gilmer
Cost: $20-$35

Calling all walkers and runners!

To the Kiwanis Scholarship 5k and one mile fun run.

Classics & Coffee

When: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Wood County Courthouse, Quitman
Cost: Free

2023 Spring Plant Sale

When: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Wood COunty Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Quitman
Cost: Free

It’s time to update and refresh your gardens!

We’ll have annuals, perennials, herbs, shrubs, and trees, locally grown and adapted to northeast Texas.

All proceeds go towards the upkeep and improvement of the Arboretum and the historic Stinson House.

Family Day at the Park

When: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Purtis Creek State Park, Eustace
Cost: Free

Hamburgers | Hot Dogs | Prizes for the Kids

Hands-On Hive Inspection Class

When: 9:00 AM
Where: Plants of Texas, Flint
Cost: $40

Join Plants of Texas and Daniel Lennon for our hands-on hive inspection class.

Daniel Lennon will lead this class and will cover how to properly inspect your hive in real time plus other things to look for during a hive inspection. This class will be held at Plants of Texas in Flint. This class is perfect for all levels of back-yard beekeeping experience.

Cars N Coffee

When: 9:00 AM - Noon
Where: Shee-bee, Whitehouse
Cost: Free

Park n’ Chill.

Kilgore Farmers Market

When: 8:00 AM - Noon
Where: 100 E North Street, Kilgore
Cost: Free

Produce, crafts, food, & more every Saturday morning from April 15th till October 21st 2023.

Garden Talks at the Market

When: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Palestine Farmers Market, Palestine
Cost: Free

Come listen to our first garden talks of the season. Maggie Bryant of Dirty Ops Aquafarm will be speaking on the topic of “Gardening on a Budget” in addition to lots of garden items and plant starters and great vendors.

Spring Festival

When: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Tyler Berry Farm, Tyler
Cost: Free

If you missed the first one, you won’t wanna miss this one! More vendors and more fun will be had at this spring festival! Be sure to get there between 9-2 or you’ll miss out!

Vendors, food trucks, hay ride, u pick strawberries!

Eagle Nation Mud Run

When: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Thomas Falls Event Center & Zip-line Challenge Course, Diana
Cost: $50 for runners | $20 to spectate

Join us for Longview Christian School’s Eagle Nation Mud Run! Register to run in the 5K Mud Run or for the family friendly events. Held at Thomas Falls in Diana, TX on April 15, 2023, there will be lunch provided (included in admission price), water and land activities, live music, vendors, zipline, and more!

Winona Trades Day

When: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Church St. & Hwy 155 in front of the Catwalk Cafe, Winona
Cost: Free

Every 3rd Saturday of each month from 9 am to 3 pm.

Can be found on Church St. and Hwy 155 in front of the Catwalk Cafe.

Deaf Day & Picnic

When: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, Athens
Cost: $2.50

Interpreters provided all day, free angular demo, free fishing gear provided. Free dive shows @ 11am & 2pm | Free tram tours @ 11:30am & 2:30pm.

Diana Trade & Family Fun Day

When: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: First National Bank of East Texas, Diana
Cost: Free

Saturday Only | Cakewalk @ 1:00

Vintage Vibes Spring Flea Market

When: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Downtown Lufkin
Cost: Free

A full day of rummaging, mingling, discovering, shopping and just having a good time. Besides the popular flea market in the Heritage Antiques parking lot, at least 5 other businesses will present sales, markets and special fun! Food trucks and yummy downtown eateries will round out the atmosphere. Come join us!

Loving Vendor Events

When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Pacific Street Trader’s Mall & Village, Gladewater
Cost: Free

Come on Out and Check out all the Small Business. We have something for everyone. Thanks hope to see you soon.

Chautauqua 2023

When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Longview Public Library, Longview
Cost: Free

The Longview Public Library’s cultural festival, Chautauqua (“she-tauk-wa”), returns this spring!

This FREE event is all about celebrating the rich, diverse culture that Longview and East Texas has to offer.

Including live music & performances, local authors, artists, craft activities, art projects, artisans, food trucks, face-painting, and so much more!

Junior League of Tyler presents Touch a Truck

When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Green Acres Baptist Church, Tyler
Cost: $5 per person

What child doesn’t love to Climb. Learn. Explore. Touch?!

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.

Starr Spring Market Fair

When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Starr Family Home State Historic Site, Marshall
Cost: Free

Spring has finally sprung, and what better way to celebrate than by supporting local businesses at the Starr Spring Market Fair hosted by the Starr Family Home State Historic Site in charming Marshall, Texas. Join us on April 15th from 10:00-2:00pm for a day filled with shopping from talented local vendors and artisans, relax under the shade of a tree while listening to music, or enjoy Victorian lawn games.

Don’t forget to tour the beautiful Maplecroft home, open from 10:00am-4:00pm. And of course, there will be delicious food trucks available to fuel your fun-filled day. Make sure to mark your calendar and join us for a delightful celebration of spring and community. Support local!

15th Annual Rose City Artisan & Flower Market

When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Goodman-LeGrand House, Tyler
Cost: Free

2023 MLOTA Art Show

When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Mineola League of the Arts, Mineola
Cost: Free

Join us for our highly anticipated art show. Free admission to see some fantastic art in many art forms.

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead

When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Discovery Science Place, Tyler
Cost: $10 Children | $12 Adults

Intended to feature both established and emerging local “makers”!

BLOOM

When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Modern Country Art & Design Gallery, Winnsboro
Cost: $15

Head to charming downtown Winnsboro for BLOOM, an immersive floral art exhibit.

Spring Style Show & Mimosa Brunch to Save the Bees

When: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: East Texas Arboretum, Athens
Cost: $50

Save the Bee Habitation at the Arboretum - Join us for this fun mimosa brunch and fashion show of local Athens boutiques.

Spring Market

When: 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Where: 420 S. 1st Street, Lufkin
Cost: Free

Spring vendor faire, sweets & treats, handmade crafts, home goods, unique treasures.

Noble E. Young Park Grand Opening

When: 1:00 PM
Where: 3081 Towne Park Drive, Tyler
Cost: Free

Noble E. Young Park, located at 3081 Towne Park Drive, has received a complete renovation. The City of Tyler Parks and Recreation Department is excited to unveil all the new and updated features.

Evans United Spring Carnival

When: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center, Nacogdoches
Cost: Free admission

Rides, Games & Food! $25 ARMBAND SPECIAL.

The Untold Story of Lullabelle Harper: The Good Witch of the South

When: 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM
Where: The Venue at Efurd’s Orchards, Pittsburg
Cost: $10-$15

Y’all come on down to Pittsburg for a humdinger of a play! Performance Supply Company presents “THE UNTOLD STORY OF LULLABELLE HARPER THE GOOD WITCH OF THE SOUTH.”

TJC Dance’s Cinderella

When: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Rogers-Palmer Performing Arts Center, Tyler
Cost: $15-$40

Danceworks Coda

When: 3:00 PM
Where: Norton HPE Complex, Student Recreation Center, SFA, Nacogdoches
Cost: $5-$10

Wiggy Thump Festival

When: 4:00 PM
Where: Youth & Livestock Arena of Anderson County, Palestine
Cost: $40-$45

Platinum selling southern rock band, Whiskey Myers will returning to Palestine and their roots for their 5th Annual Wiggy Thump Festival featuring Mark Chesnutt, Tanner Usrey and Sarah Hobbs!

Taste of Marshall

When: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Telegraph Park, Marshall
Cost: $25

A fun, family friendly event! Food trucks, music, local vendors, fashion show, kids area and MORE!

Purchase of a $25 wristband at the door gets you a free sample from participating food trucks and businesses, plate + cup and voting on your favorites.

Gladewater FFA BBQ & Auction

When: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Gladewater High School, Gladewater

Come eat BBQ and support Gladewater FFA Chapter.

Spring Swing! A Patriot Singers & Concert Chorale Concert

When: 6:00 PM
Where: First Baptist Church, Tyler

Join us as the UT Tyler Patriot Singers and the Concert Chorale sing a variety of works from Sinatra to Sondheim!

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

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

POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATER is entertainment for the whole family, featuring the unique blend of comedy and juggling skills of Ukranian circus performer Gregory Popovich and the extraordinary talents of his performing pets.

His entourage consists of world-class jugglers, Diamond the Shetland Pony and over 30 performing pets including house cats and dogs (all rescued from animal shelters!), geese.

Murder at the Juice Joint - A Murder Mystery Dinner

When: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Where: Stone House Kitchen, Nacogdoches
Cost: $50

Join us for a Roaring 20′s Night of Murder and the Mob!

This event is an interactive murder mystery, so you will be assigned a character and highly encouraged to dress up. Please put individual emails for all guests during the ticket ordering process to ensure that everyone receives separate emails about their character! The night will begin at 7pm with appetizers, and dinner will begin at 7:30 p.m. You are able to bring your own adult beverage to compliment the meal, however, we are not able to serve you those beverages. If you have any allergies, please email StoneHouseKitchenNac@gmail.com by the Wednesday prior to the event so that we can accommodate your needs or fill it out when you order tick.

Nac Short Film Fest 2023

When: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: SFA Movie Theater, Baker Pattillo Student Center, Nacogdoches
Cost: Free

From 7-9 pm we will screen the short films selected.

9 - 9:30 pm, there is a Q&A with the short film filmmakers.

9:30 pm - The Audience will vote, and the $100 Audience Choice Award Winner will be announced.

This is a FREE event to attend and to submit East Texas films!

Little Texas

When: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Crockett Civic Center, Crockett
Cost: $35-$45

In the early ‘90s, as a new brand of country music was commanding the airwaves, there was a First Time for Everything. With its debut album, Little Texas burst onto the scene with songs written, recorded, and performed exclusively by the members themselves, quickly becoming one of the top vocal bands of the decade.

All Star Improv

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

Improv Comedy from some of the best in Texas.

Nac @ Night Outdoor Movie: DC League of Super-Pets

When: 8:30 PM
Where: Behind Charles Bright Visitor Center, Nacogdoches
Cost: Free

Nac @ Night is back and re-vamped! The new ongoing event will be an outdoor family-friendly movie experience on the brick streets downtown behind the Charles Bright Visitor Center.

The FREE event will focus on showing family-friendly movies through the Spring and Summer.

Local businesses like White Farmhouse Baking Co, Susu’s Popcorn and Mama Rose Italian Ice will be set up to provide snacks for purchase!

SUNDAY, 4/16

Crawfish Boil

When: 11:00 AM
Where: Fresh by Brookshire’s, Tyler

Join us for Crawfish Boils on Saturday & Sunday

11 AM ‘til we run out!

Crawfish boiled with a blend of Cajun seasoning, red skin potatoes, corn on the cob, and smoked sausage.

TJC Dance’s Cinderella

When: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Rogers-Palmer Performing Arts Center, Tyler
Cost: $15-$40

Family Kite Fest

When: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: A. L. Mangham Jr. Regional Airport, Nacogdoches
Cost: Free

Fun for the whole family! Come out and enjoy a beautiful day of kites, delicious food, music, and fun! Admission is free but you’ll want to grab a snack and a Kite Fest t-shirt to commemorate your day.

Games and activities are available with a wristband and kites are for sale if you don’t bring your own!

We are excited to see you at the 2023 Family Kite Fest hosted by The Helping House! Proceeds benefit the students and families of The Helping House.

2023 MLOTA Art Show

When: Noon - 4:00 PM
Where: Mineola League of the Arts, Mineola
Cost: Free

Join us for our highly anticipated art show. Free admission to see some fantastic art in many art forms.

Crawfish Boil & BBQ

When: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Rick’s on the Square, Tyler
Cost: $40

6th Annual Charity Crawfish Boil & BBQ!

Evans United Spring Carnival

When: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center, Nacogdoches
Cost: Free admission

Rides, Games & Food! $25 ARMBAND SPECIAL.

Dia del Niño 2023

When: 2:00 PM
Where: Bergfeld Park, Tyler
Cost: Free

Preparate para el Festival del Dia de Niño mas grande en el Parque Bergfeld de Tyler.

Musica, Payasos, Regalos, Puestos, Comida, y Mucha Diversion!

Un evento gratuito para la comunidad.

“Get ready for the biggest Children’s Day Festival at Tyler’s Bergfeld Park. Music, Clowns, Gifts, Stalls, Food, and Lots of Fun! A free event for the community.”

Yom Hashoah | Holocaust Remembrance Day

When: 2:00 PM
Where: Congregation Beth El, Tyler
Cost: Free

The program will consist of candle lighting, prayers, songs, and a special presentation by the son of two survivors, Nico Van Thyn.

Nico was born in Amsterdam and came to the U.S. in 1956. He grew up in Shreveport and was a sports writer/editor/copy-editor for over 45 years. He authored a book about his parents, “Survivors: 62511, 70726: Two Holocaust Stories.”

The event is free and open to the community.

The Untold Story of Lullabelle Harper: The Good Witch of the South

When: 2:00 PM
Where: The Venue at Efurd’s Orchards, Pittsburg
Cost: $10-$15

Y’all come on down to Pittsburg for a humdinger of a play! Performance Supply Company presents “THE UNTOLD STORY OF LULLABELLE HARPER THE GOOD WITCH OF THE SOUTH.”

*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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