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!
Looking for just Live Music? Click Here to check our Monthly list of local shows!
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THURSDAY, 5/30
Evening Farmers Market @ Blackhawk Creek Grill
- When: 5pm
- Where: Blackhawk Creek Grill, Whitehouse
- Cost: Free Entry
Mark your calendars for this Thursday 5/30! Grab a burger or steak from our menu or a cocktail from the bar, shop some fresh produce by Whitehouse Farmers Market vendors, listen to great live music by April N. Smith, and dance along with Rockies ‘N Ropers Dance Club!
2024 Mount Pleasant PRCA Rodeo
- When: 6pm
- Where: Mount Pleasant Rodeo Grounds
- Cost: $10
FAMILY NIGHT | KIDS 1/2 OFF! You’re not going to want to miss this show. BRIGHT lights, BIG Sound and the some of BEST athletes and animals in the business. Saddle up folks, it’s gonna be a wild ride! Click Here For Full Schedule!
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Trivia Night with Dr. Facktenstein: The Disney Version
- When: 7pm-9pm
- Where: The Board Room, Tyler
- Cost: $30 per team
Join us for Trivia Night, hosted by Tyler’s own Dr. Factenstein! You know her, you love her, now come and answer her trivia challenge! This month’s theme: Disney! Just the animated, original Disney stuff, not the add-on properties they acquired.
FRIDAY, 5/31
Hall of Fame Breakfast 2024
- When: 7am
- Where: The Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center
- Cost: $15
Please join us as we celebrate this year’s surprise honoree at the 2024 Nacogdoches Heritage Festival Hall of Fame Breakfast.
Tomatoes, Peppers, and Melons! Oh my!
- When: 10am-1pm
- Where: Jacksonville Public Library
- Cost: Free
Come join Dr’s Joe Masabni and Rafia Khan as they discuss the growth recommendations, plus disease and insect control for TOMATOES, peppers, and melons! This has been an excellent year for growing vegetables (as long as you have good drainage lol) and also a bumper crop year for disease and insects as well. Come find out what the AgriLife specialists at Texas A&M recommend for you here in East Texas. Time: 9:30 registration, 10am speakers begin. Please RSVP to the Cherokee County Extension office at 903-683-5416 to reserve your seat for this wonderful opportunity.
Ark-La-Tex Tattoo & Art Expo
- When: 12pm-9pm
- Where: Maude Cobb Convention Center, Longview
Award Winning Artists. Tattoo Competitions. Daily Tattoo Give-A-Ways. Ticket will be sold at the event ONLY.
2024 Mount Pleasant PRCA Rodeo
- When: 6pm
- Where: Mount Pleasant Rodeo Grounds
- Cost: $10
HERITAGE NIGHT! You’re not going to want to miss this show. BRIGHT lights, BIG Sound and the some of BEST athletes and animals in the business. Saddle up folks, it’s gonna be a wild ride! Click Here For Full Schedule!
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TST 5th Friday Community Night
- When: 7pm
- Where: Bergfeld Park, Tyler
For this 5th Friday community night we are going to get together and play some pickle ball!! Bring your own paddle and ball or we’ll have some extra! No experience necessary. Come try it out and have some fun! We’d love to see you there. Meeting at Bergfeld park in Tyler at the tennis ball courts.
Downtown Disco at Greyhound Inn
- When: 7pm-10pm
- Where: 311 North Bois D’arc Ave, Tyler
Join us for our Downtown Disco on May 31st! We’re boogyin’ from 7 - 10 PM at the historic Greyhound Inn. Look forward to Silver Sipper Craft Cocktails, Montez Brothers Food Truck, and DJ Paul! *Disco / Studio 54 theme attire encouraged* Tickets: Members $50 / Non-Members $75Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/872952834427?aff=oddtdtcreator
Billie Jo Jones (Pre-Album Release Concert)
- When: 7pm-10pm
- Where: Texas Music City Grill & Smokehouse, Lindale
- Cost: Free
FREE Full Band Show! Come out and be a part of Billie Jo Jones 1st EVER LIVE Concert filming! Be loud! You might even be on the music video so be sure and wear your Billie Jo Merch!
Friday Night Fresh
- When: 8:30pm
- Where: 117 W Front St, Tyler
Tickets: $10 Presale / $12 Door. TICKETS HERE! Doors 8:00p / Show 8:30p. This event is BYOB. Experience our Preferred Seating option for ultimate comfort and convenience at our events. With Preferred Seating, you get to choose from available seating options and enjoy four complimentary refreshments of your choice per ticket.
SATURDAY, 6/1
Retro Car Show Series
- When: 7am-1:30pm
- Where: Gilmer Civic Center
- Cost: Free Entry
Street rods, rat rods, imports, muscle, and more!
Panola County Farmers Market
- When: 8am-12pm
- Where: 300 W Panola St, Carthage
- Cost: Free Entry
Join us for our weekly Farmers Market!
Cross Brand Car & Bike Show
- When: 9am
- Where: Cross Brand Cowboy Church, Tyler
- Cost: Free Entry
4th Annual Show. FREE donuts & coffee for the early birds.
Euphoria Pediatric & Family Wellness Grand Opening
- When: 9am-12pm
- Where: 6353 St Hwy 19, Athens
- Cost: Free Entry
We are so excited to have you join us for the Grand Opening of our ATHENS location! We will have free yoga and fitness classes, food trucks, kids activities, chair massages, and more! Keep an eye on this page to see what all you can expect.
Whitehouse Farmers Market
- When: 9am-12pm
- Where: 109 E Main St, Whitehouse
- Cost: Free Entry
COME SEE US!!
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.
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June Market on Main
- When: 9am-1pm
- Where: 305 East Main Street, Nacogdoches
- Cost: Free Entry
Join us downtown Nacogdoches to shop local goods, made by local people. Market on Main will be open from 9 am-1 pm. Indoor Market.
Free Make and Take Event
- When: 10am
- Where: Bricks & Minifigs, Tyler
- Cost: Free Entry
Our next FREE Make & Take is Saturday, June 1! Bring a friend and join us! The event begins at 10AM when we open. It is first come, first served, limit one per builder please while supplies last. You must be present to build. The build is best suited for ages 5 and up and all children must have adult supervision. We can’t wait to see you there!
Bags, Baubles, and Bling Bazaar
- When: 10am
- Where: 2485 Farm Road 2152, Mount Pleasant
- Cost: Free Entry
Come shop vintage and gently used bags and jewelry including Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch bags and shoes, Michael Kors, Coach, Brahmin, Cole Hana, Tora, Dooney & Bourke plus Stella & Dot, Brighton, and Kendra Scott necklaces and bracelets. Ear rings and bracelets shopped from Rome, London and Africa. Handmade authentically designed Native American jewelry and unique turquoise pieces.
Fiddle Zoo for Kids
- When: 10am-11:30am
- Where: Fine Arts at First Presbyterian Church of Tyler
- Cost: Free Entry
Fiddle Zoo for Kids is a fun and exciting instrument petting zoo for children of all ages and their families. Come and go anytime from 10-11:30 am to enjoy music themed games and activities, orchestra storytime, a meet and greet with New Texas Sinfonia performers, and numerous live performances. Refreshments provided.
Princess in the Park
- When: 10am-12pm
- Where: Longview Arboretum and Nature Center
- Cost: $5
Belle, Cinderella and all their princess friends will be visiting the beautiful gardens of the Longview Arboretum on June 1st from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Come wear your best dress and crown and meet some of your favorite characters! We promise a magical time in the garden!
Rueggenfest 2024 - A Grand Opening Event
- When: 10am-10pm
- Where: Rueggenbach Brewing Co, Marshall
- Cost: Free Entry
Join us for our grand opening event, the first annual Rueggenfest! June 1 marks six months to the day that we have been open to the public. We want to show our appreciation and celebrate with you! This 12 hour event is free to the public and will take up the entirety of the Marshall downtown square, with our historic courthouse as the focal point. It will boast live music, local vendors and food trucks, live music all day, kids and adult races and contests, kids crafts, face painting, corn hole tournament, local wine, and of course your favorite craft beer! We welcome musicians Lee Mathis and the Brutally Handsome, Dagnabbit, Clint and the Cosmic Wake, The Bison, and to end our festivities, Mr Wes Jeans. We hope you and your family will join us for our first annual, Rueggenfest!
Wonderfully Made Mother-Daughter Tea
- When: 11am
- Where: Victory Church, Canton
- Cost: $10 (Tickets Here)
Calling all moms and daughters! Get ready to sip, snack, and sparkle at Victory Church’s enchanting Mother-Daughter Tea! Join us on Saturday, June 1st at 11:00 am for a delightful morning filled with laughter, love, and of course, tea!
Ark-La-Tex Tattoo & Art Expo
- When: 12pm-9pm
- Where: Maude Cobb Convention Center, Longview
Award Winning Artists. Tattoo Competitions. Daily Tattoo Give-A-Ways. Ticket will be sold at the event ONLY.
“The Recipe” Teen Writing Workshop
- When: 4:30pm-6:30pm
- Where: The Foundry Coffee House, Tyler
- Cost: Free (Sign Up Here)
“The Recipe” Teen Writing Workshop. These workshops are designed to develop critical thinking skills, advocate for cognitive development, and provide a healthy space for our youth to express their emotions and concerns. Through these workshops, we aim to help our participants identify social dynamics, navigate peer pressure, and embrace life on a larger scale. Whether they are already writers or just starting to explore their creativity, we want to provide them with the opportunity to delve into the world of writing. I am grateful for our partnership with the Foundry Coffee shop, as it continues to grow and support our mission. Together, we are committed to creating a nurturing environment where young minds can flourish. Join us in 2024 as we embark on this exciting journey of exploration, from basic creativity to mastering grammatical structures. Let’s celebrate our youth and their love for writing! Stay tuned for more updates on the Recipe Writing Workshop.
2024 Mount Pleasant PRCA Rodeo
- When: 6pm
- Where: Mount Pleasant Rodeo Grounds
- Cost: $10
VETERANS NIGHT | VETERANS & MILITARY FREE! You’re not going to want to miss this show. BRIGHT lights, BIG Sound and the some of BEST athletes and animals in the business. Saddle up folks, it’s gonna be a wild ride! Click Here For Full Schedule!
African American Music Month Celebration Musical Film Series
- When: 6pm-9pm
- Where: 309 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Tyler
- Cost: Free (Tickets Here)
In celebration of African American Music Month Appreciation, the Empowerment CDC/Texas African American Museum will be hosting five Musical Films at the Veretta and Jesse E. Rider Fine and Performing Arts Centre located at 309 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tyler, Texas on the campus of the Empowerment CDC Complex within the North Tyler Historical Cultural Arts District. Saturday, June 1st - Stormy Weather.
True Vine Jazz with the Jazz Connection
- When: 7pm-10pm
- Where: True Vine Brewing Company, Tyler (Earl Campbell Location)
- Cost: Free Entry
Come join us at True Vine Brewery at one of the best outdoor entertainment venues in Tyler for an evening of great jazz. Great brews and a lot of fun!
Saturday Night Stand Up
- When: 8:30pm
- Where: 117 W Front St, Tyler
Tickets $15 presale / $17 Door. TICKETS HERE! Doors 8:00p / Show 8:30p. This event is BYOB. Experience our Preferred Seating option for ultimate comfort and convenience at our events. With Preferred Seating, you get to choose from available seating options and enjoy four complimentary refreshments of your choice per ticket.
SUNDAY, 6/2
Ark-La-Tex Tattoo & Art Expo
- When: 12pm-9pm
- Where: Maude Cobb Convention Center, Longview
Award Winning Artists. Tattoo Competitions. Daily Tattoo Give-A-Ways. Ticket will be sold at the event ONLY.
Kids Spring Bazaar
- When: 2pm-5pm
- Where: Sew Much Fun, Tyler
- Cost: Free Entry
1st Annual Spring Kids Bazaar! Come and show your support and see some of the awesome projects our kids have been working on all year at Sew Much Fun with Melissa. Cultivating a love of sewing and quilting and creating in the hearts of our youth is our ambition and goal here at Sew Much Fun with Melissa. Each child will have their own booth to sell their individual wares. Come on out and see their beautiful work and encourage and support our young and aspiring quilters.
*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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