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, 8/17

Art of Being Yoga

• When: Noon - 1:00 PM
• Where: Longview Museum of Fine Arts, Longview
• Cost: Free for Members | $12 Non-Members

Led by Kait Walker from noon to 1pm in the gallery. FREE to members and only $12 for non-members.

Walkthrough History - 1969: The Dawn of Aquarius

• When: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Where: Tyler Public Library, Tyler
• Cost: Free

The 60s were a tumultuous time of love, war, music and science. Such can be said about the close of the decade, 1969: Woodstock, the moon landing, the rise of the modern serial killer, and more, all in just one year! Journey back with us with our Third Annual Walkthrough History as we explore The Dawn of Aquarius, analyzing and detailing all the important things that happened in one of the most important years of the 20th Century.

Bike Night

• When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Where: Lone Star Harley-Davidson, Tyler
• Cost: Free

Mass Connection Presents Bike Night!

Lone Star Trivia

• When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Where: Fredonia Brewery, Nacogdoches
• Cost: Free

It’s Trivia Thursday at the brewery brought to you by Lone Star Trivia! They host general knowledge trivia and play themed music throughout the game!

Dress up on theme? You might win a free beer!

FRIDAY, 8/18

Back to School Coffee Celebration

• When: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
• Where: Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce, Lindale
• Cost: Free

Do you need a little pick me up to finish out the first week of school? Join us along with Credit Union of Texas with the Cozy Coffee Wagon to get your caffeine boast we know you need!

Year Round Gardening Series

• When: Noon - 1:00 PM
• Where: Longview Arboretum & Nature Center, Longview
• Cost: Free

Join us in welcoming the Gregg County Master Gardeners for their summer gardening series titled “Year Round Gardening in East Texas” Aug 4, 11 and 18th.

All are welcome for the FREE event!

Walkthrough History - 1969: The Dawn of Aquarius

• When: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Where: Tyler Public Library, Tyler
• Cost: Free

The 60s were a tumultuous time of love, war, music and science. Such can be said about the close of the decade, 1969: Woodstock, the moon landing, the rise of the modern serial killer, and more, all in just one year! Journey back with us with our Third Annual Walkthrough History as we explore The Dawn of Aquarius, analyzing and detailing all the important things that happened in one of the most important years of the 20th Century.

Open Mic Night

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

Open mic night at the The Understudy is happening.

SATURDAY, 8/19

Classics & Coffee

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

3rd Saturday each month on the courthouse square in Quitman!

Sizzlin’ Summer 5K, 10K, 15K

• When: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Where: Southside/Rose Rudman Park, Tyler
• Cost: Free

- 5k is out and back on flat path in the park

- 10k is the 5k course repeated twice,

-15k 3x 5k loop

- medals for all participants, no shirts to keep costs low

- results posted on the website evening of the race

- small, fun, friendly 5k and 10k run or walk open for all

Kilgore Farmers Market

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

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

Winona Trades Day

• When: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Where: In front of Catwalk Café, Winona
• Cost: Free

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

August Pop-Up Bakery

• When: 10:00 AM
• Where: Alchemy Creative Arts, Rusk
• Cost: Free

It’s that time again! We will have a variety of yummy baked goods available to purchase.

Baby Block Party

• When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Where: Tyler Junior College, Apache Rooms, Tyler
• Cost: Free

Are you wondering how your child is currently in their developmental milestones? Come join us for the Baby Block Party for a free developmental screening with your child – one month to three years. Enjoy fun activities with your children! There will be lots of community resource booths, free Kona ice, and giveaways. It will be at the Rogers Student Center (corner of South Baxter Ave. and East Lake Street) on the main Tyler Junior College campus in the Apache rooms.

Grand Opening Sip & Shop

• When: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Where: The Dream Willow, Kilgore
• Cost: Free

Join us at our new location’s Grand Opening‼️ We open at 10am and will have discounts & door prizes throughout the day.

Then, join us from 5pm-8pm for mimosas and finger foods, as we participate in Kilgore’s Downtown Sip & Shop.

All participating shops will be open late.

Summer Taco Fest

• When: 11:00 AM
• Where: Lone Star Harley-Davidson, Tyler
• Cost: Free

Are you a Taco Eater? Come to LSH-D this Saturday for free Tacos while supplies last.

Gilmer’s Square Roots

• When: 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Where: Historic Upshur Museum, Gilmer
• Cost: Free

Come Celebrate Gilmer’s Square Roots. Learn about the early settlers and the sale of lots. Living history exhibits plus a few personalities will be on site. Also, several buildings on the square will be available for tours.

Astrology 101

• When: Noon - 1:30 PM
• Where: Yama Yoga Studio, Canton
• Cost: $30

The Natal Chart is the cornerstone of astrology. In this workshop, Brea will go over all of the basics that make up this graph of our perspectives. Far beyond the single sign you know yourself to be, the natal chart composes a symphony of character and decoding it’s symbols and glyphs brings you one step closer to seeing your natural potential as whole.

Walkthrough History - 1969: The Dawn of Aquarius

• When: Noon- 4:00 PM
• Where: Tyler Public Library, Tyler
• Cost: Free

The 60s were a tumultuous time of love, war, music and science. Such can be said about the close of the decade, 1969: Woodstock, the moon landing, the rise of the modern serial killer, and more, all in just one year! Journey back with us with our Third Annual Walkthrough History as we explore The Dawn of Aquarius, analyzing and detailing all the important things that happened in one of the most important years of the 20th Century.

Skins and Skulls

• When: 3:00 PM
• Where: Camping Loop Amphitheater, Purtis Creek State Park, Eustace
• Cost: Free

Learn about the animals that we can see at our park by looking at their skins and skulls! This will be meeting at the Camping loop Amphitheater at 3pm!

SFA Planetarium Public Shows

• When: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Where: SFASU Planetarium, Nacogdoches
• Cost: $3-$6

3:00PM - For Children/Families - Earth, Moon, & Sun

4:30PM - For All Ages - Dynamic Earth

5:30PM - For All Ages - Journey to the Stars

7:00PM - For All Ages - Dark Universe

Pawchella

• When: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
• Where: Fun Forest Pool, Tyler
• Cost: Free

Join us for a fun evening including a best dressed competition to show off your pups summer swimwear for a prize and more!

All dogs must have current vaccination and proof will be required to enter. No aggressive dogs allowed and all dogs must be on leashes while entering or leaving the facility.

Napoleon Dynamite

• When: 7:00 PM
• Where: Liberty Hall, Tyler
• Cost: $8-$10

A listless and alienated teenager decides to help his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school while he must deal with his bizarre family life back home.

Liverpool Legends

• When: 7:30 PM
• Where: The Pines Theater, Lufkin
• Cost: $37-$57

Liverpool Legends are four incredibly talented musicians/actors put together by Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison, to honor her brother’s legacy, and re-create the band that changed the world forever.

Old School Broadway Cruise Night

• When: 7:30 PM
• Where: Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Tyler
• Cost: Free

Come out and enjoy our Cruise night at Freddy’s in Tyler ‚tx ! We meet up and eat and visit at 730pm and 830 pm we all roll out and cruise broadway to the square and back to Freddy’s!!

Come meet fellow car enthusiasts and check cool vehicles!!

All Star Improv

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

Improv Comedy from some of the best in Texas!

Kokomo Concert Under the Stars

• When: Time
• Where: The Kokomo Theatre, Longview
• Cost: $10

Bring your lawn chair and dance under the moon and stars.

Saturday Night Stand-Up: Dean Stanfield

• When: 8:30 PM
• Where: Rose City Comedy, Tyler
• Cost: $15-$20

Standup with Dean Stanfield, featuring Kyle Doughty, and hosted by Tagan Dodson.

SUNDAY, 8/20

Cars & Coffee

• When: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
• Where: Hall Buick GMC, Tyler
• Cost: Free

All makes and models welcome! Please respect the property, no burnouts on the premises.

Music & Mimosas

• When: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Where: Big Shot Coffee House, Tyler
• Cost: Free

Join us for Mimosas and Music! One Sunday a month we offer free mimosas to sip while you hang out in the porch listening to Mister Soul Jerk while he spins the 50s, 60s, and 70s. No worries to be had, just good vibes.

Walkthrough History - 1969: The Dawn of Aquarius

• When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Where: Tyler Public Library, Tyler
• Cost: Free

The 60s were a tumultuous time of love, war, music and science. Such can be said about the close of the decade, 1969: Woodstock, the moon landing, the rise of the modern serial killer, and more, all in just one year! Journey back with us with our Third Annual Walkthrough History as we explore The Dawn of Aquarius, analyzing and detailing all the important things that happened in one of the most important years of the 20th Century.

Rose City Swing Social Dance

• When: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
• Where: Mangos Dance Music Language Arts Studio, Tyler
• Cost: $5

This a Lindy Hop social dance.

This dance is partnered and danced to swing jazz music.

There will be a quickstart beginner lesson.

*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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