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, 6/13
Mom & Me Pony Camp
- When: 9am-11am
- Where: RH Equestrian, Tyler
- Cost: $60 per day or $175 (for both mom & kiddo pair all three days)
Ages 2-6Bring your little one for an introduction to horses & riding! Learn together about leading horses, brushing, taking care of them, and riding! $175 (for both mom & kiddo pair all three days) or $60 per day. Only little ones will ride with mom assisting & interacting! We will learn how to brush, care for, tack up, play games, and ride horses! A great, low key way to get around horses and in the environment! To sign up: message our page, text 214-973-2787 or email rhanna@rhequestrian.com
Dollar Book Sale
- When: 9am-5pm
- Where: Elsewhere Book Sales, Whitehouse
It’s Dollar Book Sale time again at Elsewhere Books! We have accumulated well over 15,000 quality books for this sale that will be priced at $1 or less.
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White Oak Timberhogs vs. Abilene Flying Bison
- When: 7:05pm
- Where: 501 Cottonwood Avenue. White Oak, TX 75693
- Cost: $9-$20 (TICKETS HERE)
Thirsty Thursday game! Come enjoy some incredible Mid America League Baseball!
FRIDAY, 6/14
The Great Texas Balloon Race
- When: 6:30am-Midnight
- Where: Longview Convention Complex
- Cost: $15-$30 (TICKETS HERE)
Considered by many of the pilots that compete at the Great Texas Balloon Race to be the best run event on the circuit, the Great Texas Balloon Race earned Longview the official designation as “The Balloon Capital of Texas” by the Governor of Texas in 1985. In 2013 Gregg County was proclaimed “The Balloon Race Capital of Texas” by the 83rd Texas Legislature. Live music, vendors, KidsLand, Balloon Rides, and MORE!
Pittsburg Farmers’ Market
- When: 8am
- Where: 3165 US Highway 271 S, Pittsburg
Come One, Come All to Pittsburg’s 1st Farmers’ Market! Moonlight Acres is thrilled to announce the launch of Pittsburg’s very first Farmers’ Market Weekend on June 14th and 15th from 8am to 1pm at Currey-Huerta Ranch. Come explore the bounty of fresh produce, baked delights, handmade arts and crafts, and more! Support your local small businesses while enjoying music, kids activities, and a lovely day outdoors.
Backyard Gardening Workshop
- When: 8:30am
- Where: Rose Garden Center, Tyler
- Cost: $5
Topics and speakers include: Urban Gardening – Landon Garrett, Urban Conservationist NRCS. Financial Resources for Backyard Conservation –Clinton Warrick, Farm Service Agency. Pocket Prairie- Bring Native Plants back to East Texas -- Greg Grant, Smith County Extension Agent-Horticulture. Beekeeping for Pollinator Gardens and Honey Production – Brandon Foard, Rose City Honey Company. Mushroom Production Using Mushroom Stems for Poultry Consumption and Feed Research Summaries- Dr. Jayant Lohakare, Prairie View Poultry Research Scientist. The cost for the program is $5.00 per person with payment accepted at the door via cash, check, or credit cards. Registration is at 8:30 with the program ending at 12:15. If you have any questions, please contact the Smith County Extension office 903-590-2980. The flyer and schedule are posted on the Texas A&M AgriLife-Smith County Facebook page.
Mom & Me Pony Camp
- When: 9am-11am
- Where: RH Equestrian, Tyler
- Cost: $60 per day or $175 (for both mom & kiddo pair all three days)
Ages 2-6Bring your little one for an introduction to horses & riding! Learn together about leading horses, brushing, taking care of them, and riding! $175 (for both mom & kiddo pair all three days) or $60 per day. Only little ones will ride with mom assisting & interacting! We will learn how to brush, care for, tack up, play games, and ride horses! A great, low key way to get around horses and in the environment! To sign up: message our page, text 214-973-2787 or email rhanna@rhequestrian.com
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Dollar Book Sale
- When: 9am-5pm
- Where: Elsewhere Book Sales, Whitehouse
It’s Dollar Book Sale time again at Elsewhere Books! We have accumulated well over 15,000 quality books for this sale that will be priced at $1 or less.
Fab Family Events
- When: 10:30am
- Where: Tyler Public Library
June 14: 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | Movie Matinee: Wish (PG)*
Carthage Chick-fil-A Pop Up
- When: 11am-2pm
- Where: 300 W Panola St, Carthage
Join us for our June POP-Up event at the Chamber of Commerce! Thanks to such a great turn out in May, we will bring more food and staff to serve the community well. We will start selling at 11am until SOLD OUT
Warehouse Sale - 80 Acre, Smallwoods, & SweetHoney
- When: 12pm-6pm
- Where: 10317 US-259 S, Gilmer
This weekend only, join us at Smallwoods’ Headquarters for huge discounts, shopping, & food trucks! - CREDIT CARD ONLY. While this isn’t our 80 Acre Market that you know and love, we will still have lots of the same product with tons of great deals. Help us make room for new product and stay tuned for more info on Market.
White Oak Timberhogs vs. Joplin Outlaws
- When: 7:05pm
- Where: 501 Cottonwood Avenue. White Oak, TX 75693
- Cost: $9-$20 (TICKETS HERE)
Friday Night Fireworks game! Come enjoy some incredible Mid America League Baseball!
Friday Night Fresh
- When: 8:30pm
- Where: Rose City Comedy, 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, 6/15
903 Fishing Presents: Father’s Day Crappie Throwdown
- When: 5:30am-3pm
- Where: The Boulders at Lake Tyler, Whitehouse
- Cost: $110 Entry
We will have 2 divisions, Livescope (FFS) and a Non-Livescope Divsion. $110 Per Boat. Check Flyer for details. Message 903 Fishing to enter.
The Great Texas Balloon Race
- When: 6:30am-Midnight
- Where: Longview Convention Complex
- Cost: $15-$30 (TICKETS HERE)
Considered by many of the pilots that compete at the Great Texas Balloon Race to be the best run event on the circuit, the Great Texas Balloon Race earned Longview the official designation as “The Balloon Capital of Texas” by the Governor of Texas in 1985. In 2013 Gregg County was proclaimed “The Balloon Race Capital of Texas” by the 83rd Texas Legislature. Live music, vendors, KidsLand, Balloon Rides, and MORE!
Beginners and Returning to Running Group
- When: 7:30am
- Where: Fresh by Brookshires, Tyler
We’ll meet each Saturday. Everyone is invited to join us as we begin with a half mile out and back or you can go as long as you’d like. Walkers, run/walkers, joggers and runners are all invited with the goal of becoming a runner.
Farmers Market
- When: 8am-12pm
- Where: 221 S. Broadway Ave, Tyler
- Cost: Free Entry
Open Every Saturday. Free Parking at Fair Plaza Garage. Pet Friendly.
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An Evening with Desiree Watts
- When: 8am-4pm
- Where: 805 S Broadway Ave, Tyler
Come and learn about homeopathy.
Juneteenth Music Fest
- When: 8am-1am
- Where: 900 W Bow St, Tyler
- Cost: $15-$250 (TICKETS HERE)
Live Music: Front Cover Band. DJ: DJ Grady. LOCATION: Majesty Event Center.
Mom & Me Pony Camp
- When: 9am-11am
- Where: RH Equestrian, Tyler
- Cost: $60 per day or $175 (for both mom & kiddo pair all three days)
Ages 2-6Bring your little one for an introduction to horses & riding! Learn together about leading horses, brushing, taking care of them, and riding! $175 (for both mom & kiddo pair all three days) or $60 per day. Only little ones will ride with mom assisting & interacting! We will learn how to brush, care for, tack up, play games, and ride horses! A great, low key way to get around horses and in the environment! To sign up: message our page, text 214-973-2787 or email rhanna@rhequestrian.com
Dollar Book Sale
- When: 9am-5pm
- Where: Elsewhere Book Sales, Whitehouse
It’s Dollar Book Sale time again at Elsewhere Books! We have accumulated well over 15,000 quality books for this sale that will be priced at $1 or less.
One Year Anniversary Sale & Celebration
- When: 10am
- Where: Bricks & Minifigs, Tyler
We’re turning one! Come celebrate with us!15% off all used sets, retired sets and case minifigs. We will build set 21348 Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale together! When you participate in the FREE community building event, you be automatically entered to win the set we build! Participation is on a first come, first served basis and participants must be 8 years or older; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Hammer Painting
- When: 10am-2pm
- Where: McCoy’s Building Supply, Tyler
Free, family-friendly event. Bring the kids out to any McCoy’s store on Saturday, June 15 to paint a hammer for Dad. We’ll have all the supplies* set up when you get here along with some tasty treats. Can’t wait to see you and build some great memories. *while supplies last.
Juneteenth Celebration - Kilgore
- When: 10am-3pm
- Where: Kilgore City Park
The Kilgore Legacy Foundation presents our annual Juneteenth Celebration! This is an event for everyone so we can spread awareness as we celebrate JUNETEENTH! The Juneteenth parade kicks off at 10 AM! Setup downtown to enjoy the parade or sign-up to bring out your cars, motorcycles, atv’s, or your horses! Line up will begin at 9 AM. Immediately after the parade, we will have a fun day in the city park. There will be free food, vendors, live entertainment and fun for the kids.
Juneteenth Annual Celebration
- When: 10am-3pm
- Where: Community Outreach Mission on MLK, Longview
Please join us for our annual Juneteenth celebration & fundraiser…..Great prices, delicious Food, cold drinks, & goood music!
Mineola Summer Bash
- When: 10am-5pm
- Where: The Line, Mineola
All right folks looks like we’ve got this on a roll looking for entries come on out and enjoy a great day for a great cause!! Jorgie’s 2nd annual Car and Motorcycle show. Cornhole Tournament. Vendors.
Warehouse Sale - 80 Acre, Smallwoods, & SweetHoney
- When: 10am-6pm
- Where: 10317 US-259 S, Gilmer
This weekend only, join us at Smallwoods’ Headquarters for huge discounts, shopping, & food trucks! - CREDIT CARD ONLY. While this isn’t our 80 Acre Market that you know and love, we will still have lots of the same product with tons of great deals. Help us make room for new product and stay tuned for more info on Market.
Fire Grove Designs - Grand Opening
- When: 10am-6pm
- Where: 432 S Gun Barrel Ln, Gun Barrel
We will be hosting our grand opening this fathers day weekend. We are going to be offering free give aways. The grand prize will be a Solo Stove Ranger 2.0. Also we will be cooking any showing the benefits from each of our grills. Any purchase of a grill will come with $100 in accessories of your choice. Please stop by and check out the new store.
Labyrinth: Live Show
- When: 2pm
- Where: Liberty Hall, Tyler
- Cost: $14.38 (TICKETS HERE)
In this fantastical adventure, sixteen-year-old Sarah is given thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother Toby when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King Jareth. The purchase of a ticket will include a goodie bag of props to use throughout the movie to interact with the cast. Doors open at noon, trivia is at 1 p.m., and the movie begins at 2 p.m.
Chess Club with Tyler TX Chess
- When: 4pm-6pm
- Where: The Board Room, Tyler
Come join us every Saturday from 4-6 pm (or whenever!) for some Red-Hot chess action! We have plenty of boards, seats, clocks, or whatever you need to get your game on. Come meet some new members of the TBRT community and let’s build the best chess club in East Texas!
Father’s Day Dinner on the Patio
- When: 5pm-9pm
- Where: Fresh by Brookshires, Tyler
Celebrate Dad with dinner at the FRESH Grill + Patio! Live music, drink specials, and Dad’s favorite foods like grilled shrimp skewers with Cajun butter sauce, fried shrimp with French fries, ribeye steak cooked to order, and grilled and fried oysters. Check out our oyster specials in our seafood department for even more deliciousness to take home. Available for a limited time! Saturday’s live music provided by Word of Mouth.
White Oak Timberhogs vs. Joplin Outlaws
- When: 7:05pm
- Where: 501 Cottonwood Avenue. White Oak, TX 75693
- Cost: $9-$20 (TICKETS HERE)
Super Saturday game! Come enjoy some incredible Mid America League Baseball!
Saturday Night Stand Up
- When: 8:30pm
- Where: Rose City Comedy, 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, 6/16
New Moon Market
- When: 12pm-5pm
- Where: The Square in Downtown Tyler
Step into a space where ancient traditions and modern wonders come together – a place where the Pagan community unites to CELEBRATE our diverse beliefs and practices. Here, the spirits dance, and the stars align to create a Magickal Monthly Home!
Happy Daddy’s Day Celebration @ True Vine!
- When: 1pm-6pm
- Where: True Vine Brewing Company, Tyler (Earl Campbell Location)
Let’s celebrate Dad’s together! Bring the family & come on out to enjoy the festivities. On this Sunday afternoon, we will have: 3 fresh DADDY’S JUICE BOX variants! Daddy’s & Kid Pickleball & Corn Hole! Axe Throwing 1-3pm! Daddy’s Joke Competition! Sola Bread Co serving burgers & hotdogs!
The Hoppers - America’s Favorite Family of Gospel Music
- When: 5pm
- Where: New Hope Church, Nacogdoches
Join us for a FREE concert with The Hoppers on Sunday, June 16th! Doors will open at 4 pm and the concert will begin at 5 pm. A love offering will be collected.
White Oak Timberhogs vs. Joplin Outlaws
- When: 6:05pm
- Where: 501 Cottonwood Avenue. White Oak, TX 75693
- Cost: $9-$20 (TICKETS HERE)
Family Sunday Fun Day game! Come enjoy some incredible Mid America League Baseball!
*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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