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, 9/7

Train Robbery Escape Room

• When: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Where: Nacogdoches Public Library, Nacogdoches
• Cost: Free

Bring your group of up to 10 and try to escape the Nacogdoches Railroad Depot! Our amazing historic site is hosting this event, so register early to make sure you get a spot! For ages 10 & up.

The VFW Fall Carnival

• When: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Where: VFW Post 1836, Lufkin
• Cost: $25 with donation of 3 non-perishable food items

The annual VFW Fall Carnival will be held at VFW Post 1836, 1800 Ford Chapel Rd., Lufkin, September 7 - 10.

Tyler Film Festival - Young Filmmakers

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

The film festival’s opening night is dedicated to filmmakers under the age of 21.

The Tyler Film Festival celebrates storytelling through film in East Texas. We accept and show short films from all around the world, but we have a special fondness for local independent works.

ETX Regulars Show

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

With Harold Keeton, Tagan Dodson, Robert Porter, Brandy Lachney, & Oliver Twist

FRIDAY, 9/8

6th Annual Paris Body Art Expo

• When: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Where: Love Civic Center, Paris
• Cost: $15-$35

We are heading into our 6th year of the Paris Body Art Expo where we bring many artists from all over Texas and some artists from out of state to compete for awards with their amazing tattoos! Join us for this year’s event and possibly get a new tattoo!

Train Robbery Escape Room

• When: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Where: Nacogdoches Public Library, Nacogdoches
• Cost: Free

Bring your group of up to 10 and try to escape the Nacogdoches Railroad Depot! Our amazing historic site is hosting this event, so register early to make sure you get a spot! For ages 10 & up.

80 Acre Market

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

Canvas Painting - Fun summer-inspired painting - $10 all weekend long

FREE Kids Crafts - Kids can make their own Spirit Hand, Football, or Pom Pom craft at the Kids Activity tent all weekend long

Football Fun on the Lawn - Practice your throw & test your skills

Yard Games - Play one of our many yard games like corn hole, 4-in-a-row, and building towers

Paris Balloon Music Festival

• When: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Where: Paris Balloon & Music Festival, Paris
• Cost: $5

The Paris Balloon and Music Association (501c3) is composed of volunteer board members that are committed to the enrichment of the arts in our community through artistic events, scholarships and benefits.

The VFW Fall Carnival

• When: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Where: VFW Post 1836, Lufkin
• Cost: $30

The annual VFW Fall Carnival will be held at VFW Post 1836, 1800 Ford Chapel Rd., Lufkin, September 7 - 10.

Gregg County Fair

• When: 6:00 PM - Midnight
• Where: 1123 Jaycee Drive, Longview
• Cost: $6

The 73rd Annual Gregg County Fair, sponsored by the Longview Jaycees, will be held at the Longview Fairgrounds and Longview Exhibit Center on Sept. 8-16, 2023.

Gate Admission is $6. Children 3 yrs. and under, Senior Citizens, Military members and their family are free with proper identification.

Armbands are available daily.

Music at The Alley

• When: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• Where: The Alley, Pittsburg
• Cost: Free

Bring a lawn chair and some friends and come hear Keith Allen at The Alley in downtown Pittsburg, Texas.

You’ll have the opportunity to order delectable food from our local downtown establishments such as Anvil Brewing, The Flying Cow, Madeline’s, and the World Famous Pittsburg Hotlinks Restaurant from your phone and it will be delivered right to your seat at The Alley. Beer and Cocktails will also be available to purchase for your convenience.

The Pines Classic Film Series Presents: In The Heights

• When: 7:00 PM
• Where: The Pines, Lufkin
• Cost: $5

A film version of the Broadway musical in which Usnavi, a sympathetic New York bodega owner, saves every penny every day as he imagines and sings about a better life.

Tyler Film Festival - Everywhere Else

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

Expect to see incredible films from all parts of the world and nearly every continent (sorry, Antarctica)!

The Tyler Film Festival celebrates storytelling through film in East Texas. We accept and show short films from all around the world, but we have a special fondness for local independent works.

Noises Off!

• When: 7:30 PM
• Where: Tyler Civic Theatre Center, Tyler
• Cost: $12.50-$18

Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play!

Open Mic Night

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

Open mic night at the The Understudy is happening.

SATURDAY, 9/9

Cars & Coffee

• When: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
• Where: Corner Bakery, Tyler
• Cost: Free

Come out and show off your rides and meet fellow Car Enthusiasts!

If your headed to a car show drive by and wave or stop in for a second say hi!

Always have a great turnout and make friends!!! Coffee is good food is great and the people are amazing! Come out for a Good Time and enjoy food fun and fellowship,but please do not leave out racing anyone or showing off!

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.

Reklaw Trade Day

• When: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Where: The Shacks on Main, Reklaw
• Cost: Free

Come out and enjoy the day while browsing through 50+ booths of flea market finds, repurposed and refurbished furniture, tools, outdoor gear, antiques, collectibles, handmade crafts, decor, woodwork and jewelry, as well as various product distributors.

Yoga & Beer at True Vine

• When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Where: True Vine Brewing Company, Tyler
• Cost: $10

Join us on every second Saturday of the month for a beautiful practice under the Pavilion, and then enjoy one of True Vine’s craft beers afterwards - class and beer included in price of admission of $10!

Second Saturdays Vendor Market

• When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Where: Bluebird Farmstand, Tyler
• Cost: Free

Our first fall second Saturday! We will have bakers, home makers, cakers, fall decorators, and more! Come on out and check out some small business.

East Texas Psychic Fair

• When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Where: Courtyard by Marriott, Tyler
• Cost: Free

Join us for a day of fun! We will have an assortment of vendors, psychics, and more!

2nd Annual Downtown Tyler Art Festival

• When: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Where: Downtown Tyler
• Cost: Free

Tyler Art Festival is a free community event designed to increase our local artists’ visibility and attract people to Downtown Tyler.

This event is hosted by DTAC (Downtown Tyler Arts Coalition), the City of Tyler Main Street Department, and Liberty Hall Theater.

80 Acre Market

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

Canvas Painting - Fun summer-inspired painting - $10 all weekend long

FREE Kids Crafts - Kids can make their own Spirit Hand, Football, or Pom Pom craft at the Kids Activity tent all weekend long

Football Fun on the Lawn - Practice your throw & test your skills

Yard Games - Play one of our many yard games like corn hole, 4-in-a-row, and building towers

6th Annual Paris Body Art Expo

• When: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Where: Love Civic Center, Paris
• Cost: $15-$35

We are heading into our 6th year of the Paris Body Art Expo where we bring many artists from all over Texas and some artists from out of state to compete for awards with their amazing tattoos! Join us for this year’s event and possibly get a new tattoo!

Mac ‘n Cheese Fest 2023

• When: Noon - 4:00 PM
• Where: Front Porch Distillery, Nacogdoches
• Cost: $11-$14

Mac ‘n Cheese Fest 2023 is a must-attend for all the cheese lovers out there! From classic mac ‘n cheese to unique and creative variations, this event will showcase the best cheesy creations from local food trucks. Bring your appetite and prepare to taste a variety of cheesy goodness. Each of these food trucks will also be serving their regular menus.

4th Annual East Texas Black Girl Magic Fest

• When: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Where: First Christian Church, Tyler
• Cost: Free

The most anticipated event to hit East Texas is back again. Join us at the 4th Annual East Texas Black Girl Magic Fest. As always this is a FREE event for the community. There will be plenty of vendors to shop with, great food to eat, and the entertainment line up is the city’s favorite, because we love supporting our locals. So join us for an experience like none other.

Free Class: How to Revive the Garden After Summer & Fall Planting

• When: 2:00 PM
• Where: Plants of Texas, Flint
• Cost: Free

Join one of our Plants of Texas experts for a FREE informative discussion about ways to revive your garden after the summer heat and damage and why Fall is the time to plant trees and other plants, how to properly plant a tree, how to properly water, and ways to winterize your landscape for the cooler weather ahead.

Resin Jewelry

• When: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
• Where: Nacogdoches Public Library, Nacogdoches
• Cost: Free

Free. 12-18. Please register by the day before the event. Learn how to use UV-activated resin to make super cute earrings and charms!

The VFW Fall Carnival

• When: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Where: VFW Post 1836, Lufkin
• Cost: $35

The annual VFW Fall Carnival will be held at VFW Post 1836, 1800 Ford Chapel Rd., Lufkin, September 7 - 10.

Grand Re-Opening of the Museum of East Texas

• When: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Where: Museum of East Texas, Lufkin
• Cost: Free

The Museum of East Texas invites you to join us on Saturday, September 9 for our Grand Re-Opening. We have been closed to the public for updating to our gallery spaces since August 6 and we can’t wait to open our doors to you again!

Kilgore ArtWalk

• When: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Where: Downtown Kilgore
• Cost: Free

Come support our local art community! The kids will be back at school but we still have plenty of opportunities for fun! It’ll be almost Fall, and while we won’t be donning our sweaters and sipping hot cocoa just yet, we can still look forward to a little autumnal activity (not to mention a peek at spooky season art & decor, and a little early holiday shoping)!

Second Saturday Bluegrass & Country Music Jam

• When: 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
• Where: Kilgore Mercantile & Music, Kilgore
• Cost: Free

Open Country, Gospel, & Bluegrass jam session for all musicians held every second Saturday of every month inside the store.

Gregg County Fair

• When: 4:00 PM - Midnight
• Where: 1123 Jaycee Drive, Longview
• Cost: $6

The 73rd Annual Gregg County Fair, sponsored by the Longview Jaycees, will be held at the Longview Fairgrounds and Longview Exhibit Center on Sept. 8-16, 2023.

Gate Admission is $6. Children 3 yrs. and under, Senior Citizens, Military members and their family are free with proper identification.

Armbands are available daily.

Paris Balloon Music Festival

• When: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Where: Paris Balloon & Music Festival, Paris
• Cost: $5

The Paris Balloon and Music Association (501c3) is composed of volunteer board members that are committed to the enrichment of the arts in our community through artistic events, scholarships and benefits.

Evie Rocks Tyler

• When: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Where: True Vine Brewing Company, Tyler
• Cost: Free

Join us at the True Vine Brewing Company for an unforgettable evening of incredible performances by Lisa Lane, Toil The Earth, We Have Your Dog, Say Goodnight, and the Ho James Band.

But that’s not all - get ready to unleash your inner rock star during the Bohemian Rhapsody sing-along! We’ll all belt out those legendary lyrics together!

And speaking of bohemian vibes, True Vine Brewing Company is going the extra mile by creating a special beer called Bohemian Hopsody. For every tasty sip you take, $1 will go towards supporting Tiny Evie Rocks. It’s a win-win!

Blues on the Bay featuring The Texas Bluesmen

• When: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Where: Barefoot Bay Marina, Pittsburg
• Cost: $20

“BLUES ON THE BAY” , is a Pittsburg Main Street Fundraising Event set for Saturday night September 9, 2023 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and will feature none other than “The Texas Bluesmen” A Tribute to Jake and Elwood Blues! They’re on a mission to raise funds to benefit beautification projects like with seasonal updates for “The Alley”, Pittsburg family events such as “Trick or Treat Main Street” and “Home for the Holidays”!

Dripping Springs Distilling Dinner

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

East Texas property, High Hill presents a special farm dinner in partnership with Texas-based Dripping Springs Distilling on Saturday, September 9 featuring a menu of seasonal American dishes thoughtfully paired with specialty cocktails featuring award-winning Dripping Springs Distilling vodka. Held at 6:30 p.m., join us for a memorable evening of delectable eats and elevated sips in the heart of East Texas. Reservations can be made via phone at 903.834.3444.

Tyler Film Festival - Texas Shorts/Award Ceremony

• When: 7:00 PM
• Where: Liberty Hall, Tyler
• Cost: $15

Near and dear to our hearts, is Texas night—a night showcasing films produced in the great state of Texas.

The Tyler Film Festival celebrates storytelling through film in East Texas. We accept and show short films from all around the world, but we have a special fondness for local independent works.

Ladies Night Out

• When: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Where: Grazefully Good, Lindale
• Cost: Free

We will have Boho Belle set up with her amazing boutique clothes, Cathy Loveless doing permenant jewelry as well as our boards for saw to have with your friends! Keep on the look out for a few more surprises! Come hang out with us and bring your girlfriends!

Noises Off!

• When: 7:30 PM
• Where: Tyler Civic Theatre Center, Tyler
• Cost: $12.50-$18

Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play!

All Star Improv

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

Improv Comedy from some of the best in Texas!

Saturday Night Stand Up

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

With Roderick McDaniel & Cody Miera featuring Benjamin Neeley

SUNDAY, 9/10

Cars & Coffee

• When: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
• Where: Peltier Chevrolet, Tyler
• Cost: Free

We will have FREE hot and cold brew Coffee from Corner Bakery and a jump house for the kids from Peltier Chevrolets very own Isaac Quinones!!

Of course we will have Hazelwood Hot Rods Car Club and Community present for the event as well!!

Bring your ride out and enjoy the family friendly SHOW!!

6th Annual Paris Body Art Expo

• When: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Where: Love Civic Center, Paris
• Cost: $15-$35

We are heading into our 6th year of the Paris Body Art Expo where we bring many artists from all over Texas and some artists from out of state to compete for awards with their amazing tattoos! Join us for this year’s event and possibly get a new tattoo!

80 Acre Market

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

Canvas Painting - Fun summer-inspired painting - $10 all weekend long

FREE Kids Crafts - Kids can make their own Spirit Hand, Football, or Pom Pom craft at the Kids Activity tent all weekend long

Football Fun on the Lawn - Practice your throw & test your skills

Yard Games - Play one of our many yard games like corn hole, 4-in-a-row, and building towers

The VFW Fall Carnival

• When: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Where: VFW Post 1836, Lufkin
• Cost: $35

The annual VFW Fall Carnival will be held at VFW Post 1836, 1800 Ford Chapel Rd., Lufkin, September 7 - 10.

Noises Off!

• When: 2:30 PM
• Where: Tyler Civic Theatre Center, Tyler
• Cost: $12.50-$18

Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious and classically comic play!

Gregg County Fair

• When: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Where: 1123 Jaycee Drive, Longview
• Cost: $6

The 73rd Annual Gregg County Fair, sponsored by the Longview Jaycees, will be held at the Longview Fairgrounds and Longview Exhibit Center on Sept. 8-16, 2023.

Gate Admission is $6. Children 3 yrs. and under, Senior Citizens, Military members and their family are free with proper identification.

Armbands are available daily.

Rose City Swing Social Dance

• When: 6:30 PM - 7:30 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

No partner required

*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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