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!
If you know of another event, or see an inaccuracy below, please let us know here.
THURSDAY, 8/29
Ribkoff’s Fall Trunk Show
- When: 11am-5pm
- Where: Deborah’s Boutique, Marshall
Please RSVP for a special treat or to enquire about a later shopping time. ENJOY a Giveaway or 2. Let Leonardo & Ribkoff’s “HOTS” complete your fall and winter wardrobe!!
Game Day @ Jacksonville Public Library
- When: 12pm-7pm
- Where: Jacksonville Public Library
Welcome to our weekly Game Day at the library! Come play games with friends. You can check out our games or bring your favorite to share.
The Princess Bride Trivia!
- When: 7pm
- Where: The Board Room, Tyler
Mawwiage is what bwings us togeva today. So gather your wits, you fools, and join us for a night of inconceivable TRIVIA! $30 Registration Fee per team of up to FOUR people. Prizes awarded to the top 3 teams courtesy of The Board Room. Register in person prior to the event at The Board Room. Act fast-- we have limited space! We’ll be testing your knowledge of everything from fencing to farm boys. As you wish, we’ll see you there!
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FRIDAY, 8/30
Cajuns & Cowboys Showdown Rabbit Show
- When: 8am
- Where: Maude Cobb Convention Center, Longview
Join us in Longview, Texas for the Cajuns and Cowboys Showdown hosted by the Texas Rabbit Breeders Association! More info on Flyer!
Pick Your Own Day at the Muscadines
- When: 8am-12pm
- Where: SFA Gardens, Nacogdoches
SFA Gardens invites you to come pick your own Muscadines from 8am to noon on Friday August 30th at the Jimmy Hinds Park located at 514 Austin Street. Join us in enjoying the fruits of our labor at $10 per experience. The Jimmy Hinds Park is home to our great collection of muscadine grapes. Typically, the field is fenced to keep the four legged (and two legged) critters out so that the SFA gardens staff can conduct research. But once a year we open up the patch so that we can share the sweet reward with our community. Come pick your own bucket full of muscadine grapes from our extensive collection. Whether you plan to make jelly, or wine or eat ‘em for a snack, come out and pick a bucket or two. Buckets will be provided. Preferred methods of payment will be cash and check. For more information call (936) 468-4129 or email sfagardnes@sfasu.edu
Flights & Bites
- When: 6pm-8pm
- Where: Fresh by Brookshires, Tyler
Join us for a wine tasting tour with expertly prepared food pairings for $7 per person (ages 21+ only)! Complimentary wine glass for samples and to take home.
Cut & Light with Lance from Drew Estates
- When: 6pm-9pm
- Where: Nacogdoches Cigar Co.
Get ready for a fantastic evening filled with great cigars, delicious food, and wonderful company! We’re thrilled to welcome our new representative, Lance, who can’t wait to share his passion for Drew Estate Cigars with all of you. Indulge in mouthwatering BBQ from Brendyn’s BBQ, paired with cold refreshments to keep the good times rolling. Quick tip: It’s first come, first served, so arrive early to snag the best bites! Whether you’re a cigar connoisseur or just looking to explore, this is the perfect opportunity to unwind and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Bring your friends and make some new ones while enjoying premium cigars in a fun and friendly atmosphere. We can’t wait to light up the night with you!
Jordan World Circus
- When: 6:30pm
- Where: Longview Rodeo Arena
Experience top-notch performances that will dazzle and delight! The Ultimate in Family Fun and Entertainment awaits you. Grab your tickets now at: JordanCircus.com/tour-dates/
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Friday Night Fresh
- When: 8pm
- 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, 8/31
Cajuns & Cowboys Showdown Rabbit Show
- When: 8am
- Where: Maude Cobb Convention Center, Longview
Join us in Longview, Texas for the Cajuns and Cowboys Showdown hosted by the Texas Rabbit Breeders Association! More info on Flyer!
Farmers Market
- When: 8am-12pm
- Where: 221 S. Broadway Ave, Tyler
Open Every Saturday. Free Parking at Fair Plaza Garage. Pet Friendly.
Free Community Workout
- When: 9am
- Where: CrossFit Nac
Come join us for a FREE workout Saturday Aug 31st. Meet like minded individuals in the area who are out trying to better their health. Watermelon and waters to hydrate after class!
Detailing World Grand Opening
- When: 9am
- Where: Detailing World, Tyler
Grand Opening of Detailing World Tyler, your Detailing Supply Super Store! Thousands of detailing supplies in stock from brands like Hydrosilex, Rupes, P&S, Gyeon, Buff n Shine, Koch Chemie, Sonax, Gtechniq, 3D, Car Pro, and many more. We will be having a Car meet in the morning but be sure to swing by Saturday, August 31st after all the Car Shows to stock up on supplies!
Freedom Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market
- When: 9am-2pm
- Where: 1800 Ford Chapel Rd, Lufkin
Vendors welcome at 8 am for set up. Please call the VFW at 634-4133 to register and reserve your spot. We will be moving indoors so space is limited. Be sure to sign up.
Yoga on the Rocks
- When: 10am
- Where: Zen Kitchen, Kilgore
Yoga On The Rocks is back on the 31st at 10 am! Join us for a 45-minute class that’s perfect for all levels. We’ll flow through energizing sequences and finish with some restorative poses. The best part? You can start your morning with a cocktail, mocktail, coffee, or a delicious pastry before we kick off. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just starting out, this session is all about finding your balance—and having a little fun while you’re at it! Class is $15! Payable to Bryanah Capps via cash, Facebook pay, Venmo or Cashapp! Can’t wait to see you there!!
DFW Swing Out Tyler - New Beginners Class
- When: 10am
- Where: 1116 W Bow St, Tyler
Join us for an extraordinary dance like no other! New Beginner’s Classes: Dive into the smooth world of DFW Swing Out every Saturday from 10:00 am-12:00pm, dancers who has mastered the 6 basic steps 1. Basic 2. Full Turn 3. Half turn 4. Walk 5. Transition 6. Step 2/ Behind the back. Weather you come with a partner or fly solo our classes offer a fun easy learning environment. Discover the joy of Swing Out as you learn the 6 basic steps, master lead follow techniques, perfect your turns, groove to the rhythm, and embrace dance floor etiquette. Connect with a vibrant community: as a member, you’ll have the opportunity to host and attend social dance events within the DFW Swing Out. Let’s come together and grow the Tyler East TX community a 50-member group, creating a strong support system for our own sensational social event.
Saturday Special @ Salma’s Pizza and Indian Restaurant
- When: 11am
- Where: Salma’s Pizza and Indian Restaurant, Nacogdoches
Hello, culinary enthusiasts! Today, we’re inviting you to our exciting Saturday special at the cozy Salmas Indian restaurant. In addition to our regular menu, on Saturday, we’ve got a mouth-watering lamb curry and matar paneer veggie curry, all made from the freshest ingredients. It comes with either naan or Basmati jeera rice. We pride ourselves on providing a family-friendly dining environment. Don’t forget to try our scrumptious samosas, gulab jamun, and traditional kheer for dessert. Come and experience the authenticity of Indian cuisine!
PAL’s 4th Community Heroes Hoops Tournament
- When: 11am
- Where: McMichael Middle School, Nacogdoches
Join us for the 4th Community Heroes Hoops Tournament to cheer on local teen and adult basketball players, honor local heroes and raise funds to benefit one of our city parks: McCrimmon Park!
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Books and Bites: Monthly Book Club
- When: 11am-12pm
- Where: Tyler Public Library
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!
Burger Cook-Off
- When: 12pm-4pm
- Where: Roughneck Harley-Davidson, Longview
Do you make the best burger in town? Enter our burger cook-off! Email jenni@roughneckharley.com to sign up.
The McLane Conglomerate Business Expo
- When: 12pm-5pm
- Where: East Texas Builders Association, Longview
Join us at the Mclane conglomerate business expo! Bring out your family and friends! Vendor spaces are filling up fast!
Nacogdoches Day Spa Grand Opening
- When: 12:30pm
- Where: Nacogdoches Day Spa
Come join us for our Grand Opening here at the spa. There will be vendors, food, mimosas, door prizes and so much more!
Chess Club with Tyler TX Chess
- When: 3pm-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!
Jordan World Circus
- When: 3:30pm | 6:30pm
- Where: The Oil Palace, Tyler
Experience top-notch performances that will dazzle and delight! The Ultimate in Family Fun and Entertainment awaits you. Grab your tickets now at: JordanCircus.com/tour-dates/
All That & A Bag of Chips!
- When: 5pm-8pm
- Where: Geektopia, Kilgore
Get out your JNCOs and wake up your Tamagotchi pets, we’re throwin’ back to the 90s for our final #GeekendAllSummer activity! Visit Geektopia on Saturday August 31 and play classic video games all day! We’ll have 2 TVs with retro systems and/or classic 90s cartoons playing. No tournament, just free play all day! No cost to attend. All ages welcome.
Karaoke & Pizza Night
- When: 8pm
- Where: Commerce Street Drafthouse, Jacksonville
Back by popular demand, here’s our next karaoke event! Start planning to bring your friends and family out to this fun, energy filled, exciting event! We’ll be slinging made-to-order pizza, cold drinks, and good vibes. Whether you’re an undiscovered talent or your friends dare you to sing, you belong here!
Haunted Walking Tours of Mineola, TX
- When: 8:30pm
- Where: 117 N Johnson St, Mineola
- Cost: $15 (TICKETS)
Find out what goes bump in the night, and whole bunch of history, in Mineola, TX! Every Saturday night at 8:30PM we meet in front of the Historic Select Theater at 114 N. Johnson (or across the street at Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe - 117 N. Johnson) and begin a two hour (sometimes longer) walking journey through the haunted streets and buildings of this historic town! Travel with a professional paranormal investigator! Use the equipment as seen on TV! Go inside some places and participate in experiments designed to communicate with the departed! It’s a tour and a hunt combined and it’s a heck of a fun way to spend a Saturday night! Tickets are $15 per person. Please, no children under 10yrs because it can get quite spooky. No inebriated customers please. We keep it family friendly!
SUNDAY, 9/1
Drug Emporium In-Store Event: Beit Lechem - House of Bread
- When: 10am
- Where: Drug Emporium, Longview
Beit Lechem will be in-store for an event on September 1 from 10am until sold out. All made from scratch from your local Jewish Bakery!
Jordan World Circus
- When: 1:30pm | 5:30pm
- Where: The Oil Palace, Tyler
Experience top-notch performances that will dazzle and delight! The Ultimate in Family Fun and Entertainment awaits you. Grab your tickets now at: JordanCircus.com/tour-dates/
Rueggenbach Puzzle Contest
- When: 2pm
- Where: Rueggenbach Brewing Co, Marshall
Join us Sunday, September 1 for a puzzle contest! Bring a team or come by yourself and we will match you up with a group! The first team to complete their puzzle wins! Come at 1 o’clock when we open to order lunch and your favorite craft brews! Free to play!
Downtown Longview Comedy Show
- When: 5pm
- Where: Firehouse Bar & Grill, Longview
Special guest Comedians: David Stiewe and Meat Meat. Your musician for the night will be Rell Ward. $10 at the door.
*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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