The East Texas Weekend Preview — 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, 5/23
Crime and Punishment Walkthrough
- When: 1pm-5:30pm
- Where: Tyler Public Library
- Cost: Free
Walkthrough of Crime and Punishment through the ages. Free!
FRIDAY, 5/24
Trails of Hope Benefit Trailride
- When: 8am
- Where: 6864 ACR 2212, Palestine
- Cost: Free
Gates open Friday at 8:00 AM May 24, 2024. Short ride Friday at 11:00 AM. Saturday 9:00AM ride out (bring a sack lunch) return at 3:30. Evening meal provided by Rumps BBQ (free with a $25.00 donation)Auction and rifle raffle to follow. Sunday short ride at 9:00 AM. Gates close at 3:00PM Sunday. UTD Coggins required.
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Pulled Pork Fundraiser - The Grove
- When: 10:30am-2pm
- Where: Downtown Square, Carthage
The Grove (Youth) Fundraiser!
Carry the Load
- When: 10:45am
- Where: 1800 N. Jefferson Ave, Mt. Pleasant
During Memorial May, we come together to remember and honor our nation’s heroes. Whether you’re walking with the Relay or just want to show your support, these Community Events are a great way to connect with others who share the same mission. Join us for a day of remembrance, unity, and support for our military, veterans, first responders, and their families.
Memorial Day Celebration
- When: 12pm
- Where: All Star Ford, Palestine
Join us on May 24th for free family fun! All donations will go to the “Forget-me-Not” foundation to assist disabled veterans in our community. Free food, face painting and games. Bonded Oaks Mobile Petting Zoo and Bubbas Bounce House of Palestine have agreed to donate their services in honor of this event! Come out from 12-2pm for some “School is out for the Summer” fun!
Crime and Punishment Walkthrough
- When: 1pm-5:30pm
- Where: Tyler Public Library
- Cost: Free
Walkthrough of Crime and Punishment through the ages. Free!
The Breakfast Club
- When: 7pm
- Where: Liberty Hall, Tyler
- Cost: $9.50 (Tickets Here)
About the movie: The Breakfast Club is a 1985 American indie teen coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by John Hughes. It stars Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, and Ally Sheedy. The film tells the story of five teenagers from different high school cliques who serve a Saturday detention overseen by their authoritarian vice-principal.
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Reo Summer Skate Party
- When: 7pm-10:30pm
- Where: 64716 W Loop 281, Longview
- Cost: $10 Admission | $3 Skate Rental
Let kick the summer off with a Summer Skate Party! Come dressed in your summer/luau attire. Lay necklaces given at the door. Limbo, 4 corners, fast skate, and races played during the night! Share with your friends and family!
Twilight Trails
- When: 8pm
- Where: East Texas Arboretum, Athens
- Cost: $10 Member | $20 Non-Member (Tickets Here)
Let kick the summer off with a Summer Skate Party! Come dressed in your summer/luau attire. Lay necklaces given at the door. Limbo, 4 corners, fast skate, and races played during the night! Share with your friends and family!
SATURDAY, 5/25
2024 Longview Memorial
- When: 7:30am
- Where: Hinsely Park, Longview
Join the Longview Disc Golf Association for the 2024 Longview Memorial on Saturday, May 25 at Hinsley Park! This is a PDGA-sanctioned C-Tier event in memory of Bruce Cabbiness, Robert ‘Reptile’ Randolph and Mark Walker! REGISTER HERE!
May 2024 Cars & Coffee Sulphur Springs
- When: 8am-11am
- Where: 116 Oak Avenue, Sulphur Springs
- Cost: Free
Come and join us for the May cars & coffee! All makes and all years are welcome. Please respect our host, no burnouts and no loud music.
Memorial Day Murph 2024
- When: 8:30am-12pm
- Where: 2115 Anthony Drive Suite C, Tyler
Join us May 25th for the annual Memorial Day Murph Challenge!!! What is the Murph Challenge? 1 mile run. 100 Pull Ups. 200 Push Ups. 300 Air Squats. 1 Mile Run. There will be ways to modify the workout so come out and Join us!!!
Trails of Hope Benefit Trailride
- When: 9am
- Where: 6864 ACR 2212, Palestine
- Cost: Free
Gates open Friday at 8:00 AM May 24, 2024. Short ride Friday at 11:00 AM. Saturday 9:00AM ride out (bring a sack lunch) return at 3:30. Evening meal provided by Rumps BBQ (free with a $25.00 donation)Auction and rifle raffle to follow. Sunday short ride at 9:00 AM. Gates close at 3:00PM Sunday. UTD Coggins required.
Memorial Murph
- When: 9am-10:30am
- Where: 715 E Hwy, Canton
Community Free workout that is completed in Honor of all the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. What is a Murph? Check it out here!
Farm Tour 2.0
- When: 9am-11:30am
- Where: Shady Grove Ranch, Jefferson
- Cost: $25 (Tickets Here)
This is our classic farm tour “only more so,” since it goes deeper into the property to see more variety of what we do. A bonus is you get to see lots of beautiful natural scenery, including a spring-fed pond and beaver dam, a variety of woods, what we believe to be the remains of an old wagon road, as well as our bee yard and sow paddocks complete with baby piglets!
Farmers Market
- When: 9am-1pm
- Where: 221 S. Broadway Ave, Tyler
- Cost: Free Entry
Open Every Saturday. Free Parking at Fair Plaza Garage. Pet Friendly.
Furs & Skulls
- When: 10am
- Where: Lake Tawakoni State Park, Wills Point
- Cost: $5 (entrance fee)
Drop in at the Swim Beach to see the furs and skulls of some of the park’s native animals any time between 10:00am and 11:00am. See and touch furs, learn what an animal’s skull can tell us, and discover what animals are out and about at Lake Tawakoni.
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2nd Annual Poetry Contest
- When: 10am-12pm
- Where: Jacksonville Public Library
- Cost: Free Entry
Contestants will learn basics about poetry and then they will write a poem on the spot, and we will have first, second and third place prizes.
Books and Bites: Monthly Book Club
- When: 11am-12pm
- Where: Tyler Public Library
- Cost: Free
Each month we do a different genre. It’s a very casual book club, we bring snacks that are somehow linked to the book (or that just sounded good to bring). We visit about the books we read! Check the website for monthly topics!
Black Beauty Ranch Tour
- When: 11am-1pm
- Where: 221 S. Broadway Ave, Tyler
- Cost: $49 Adults | $20 Youth
Join us on an unforgettable journey to learn more about our animal protection work and meet the animals who call Black Beauty Ranch home, including tigers, bears, primates, bison, horses, burros, farm animals and more. Call our office to reserve you spot on the bus. 903-469-3811 ext. 112.
Nac Snack Friday
- When: 11am-3pm
- Where: 200 E Main St, Nacogdoches
- Cost: Free entry
Join us on the 4th Friday of every month for lunch on the Downtown Square from 11am-3pm for NAC SNACK FRIDAY!
Block Party Pop Up: A Market Event Sponsored by Stanley’s Famous
- When: 11am-4pm
- Where: Downtown Tyler
- Cost: Free Entry
Join us for an amazing Pop Up Market event in Downtown Tyler, sponsored by the one and only Stanley’s Famous! We’re bringing you a combination of mouth-watering BBQ and refreshing beer straight from Stanley’s Famous trailer, alongside an array of fantastic local pop up vendors for an unforgettable community BBQ and shopping experience.
Crawfish Boil | Fresh (Tyler)
- When: 11am-7pm
- Where: Fresh by Brookshires, Tyler
Join us for Crawfish Boils on Saturday & Sunday11 AM ‘til we run out! Crawfish boiled with a blend of Cajun seasoning, red skin potatoes, corn on the cob, and smoked sausage.
Splash Kingdom Timber Falls Opening Day
- When: 11am-7pm
- Where: 401 N University Dr, Nacogdoches
- Cost: $18
Join us for Splash Kingdom Timber Falls opening day! A summer full of smiles, slides, sweets, and Smiley is waiting for you!
Crime and Punishment Walkthrough
- When: 1pm-5:30pm
- Where: Tyler Public Library
- Cost: Free
Walkthrough of Crime and Punishment through the ages. Free!
Art in the Park: Make Your Own Cicada
- When: 1:30pm-2:30pm
- Where: Martin Creek Lake State Park, Tatum
- Cost: $5 (Park Entry Fee)
Join us at the Trammel Trace Pavilion to learn about cicadas and make one to take home with you! This event is open to anyone who wants to come at 1:30 pm.
Restack the Snacks
- When: 3pm
- Where: Bergfeld Park, Tyler
- Cost: Free
At the Restack the Snacks event, giving back to students is our first priority. All students are welcome, so be sure to bring your student ID! Meet other students, make new friends, and shop from a variety of local vendors with a variety of products, from snacks to apparel to electronics.
Viernes Sera Bonito
- When: 5pm
- Where: 217 S. Main St, Jacksonville
- Cost: Free entry
To all the Karol G lovers this event is for you!!We will have a backdrop for you to take selfies with your besties! Karaoke, music, food and variety of vendors with Karol G goodies!!Come on out enjoy your Friday at taqueria Torres!
Memorial Day Classic
- When: 6pm
- Where: Lonestar Speedway, Kilgore
- Cost: $15-$40 (Tickets Here)
ASCS gulf south winged sprint cars.
SUNDAY, 5/26
Trails of Hope Benefit Trailride
- When: 9am
- Where: 6864 ACR 2212, Palestine
- Cost: Free
Gates open Friday at 8:00 AM May 24, 2024. Short ride Friday at 11:00 AM. Saturday 9:00AM ride out (bring a sack lunch) return at 3:30. Evening meal provided by Rumps BBQ (free with a $25.00 donation)Auction and rifle raffle to follow. Sunday short ride at 9:00 AM. Gates close at 3:00PM Sunday. UTD Coggins required.
Crawfish Boil | Fresh (Tyler)
- When: 11am-7pm
- Where: Fresh by Brookshires, Tyler
Join us for Crawfish Boils on Saturday & Sunday11 AM ‘til we run out! Crawfish boiled with a blend of Cajun seasoning, red skin potatoes, corn on the cob, and smoked sausage.
Puzzle Contest
- When: 11am-7pm
- Where: The Board Room, Tyler
- Cost: $25 per Team
We’re having a puzzle contest! The rules are simple: bring your team of up to four players and compete against other teams to be the first to complete a variable-sized puzzle! Puzzle sizes range from 500-1000 pieces!
Bliss Sound Bath
- When: 5pm
- Where: 118 East North Street, Kilgore
- Cost: $15
Experience pure bliss in just 45 minutes! Join us for a rejuvenating sound bath and meditation session. Let the gentle sounds wash over you as you unwind and find inner peace. All you need to bring is a pillow, a blanket if you would like and comfy clothes. This class is all about winding down and relaxation.
Memorial Day Firework Show
- When: 5pm
- Where: 8900 Ruby Lane, Frankston
- Cost: $10 admission | $10 parking
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor our fallen heroes under the stars. The board walk and back porch of Lake Palestine Resort will come alive with a breathtaking display of fireworks choreographed to music. We have an exciting 10 min show planned with over 300 professional level fireworks!
18th Anniversary - Vertical & Horizontal Blanc Du Bois Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Social
- When: 5:30pm-7:30pm
- Where: 8603 County Road 3914, Athens
- Cost: $35 (Tickets Here)
Join us for our 18th Anniversary Vertical & Horizontal Blanc Du Bois Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Social! Discover the versatility of Blanc Du Bois wines as they harmonize with an array of culinary delights. Price $35/pp. Reservation deposit $15.
*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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