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, 10/31
Halloween at JumpShot Coffee in Tyler
- When: 11am-6pm
- Where: 734 Fleishel Ave.
Come celebrate Halloween with us at JumpShot Coffee - Tyler! We’ll be open from 11 am to 6 pm on Thursday, October 31st. Join us for a spooky good time!
Trick-or-Treat at Andy’s Downtown Tyler
- When: 11:30am
- Where: 110 N. College Ave.
You are invited to our spooktacular Halloween trick-or-treat event at Andy’s Frozen Custard! All kids (under the age of 14) dressed up in costume will receive a FREE kid’s one-topping sundae!* Can’t wait to see you downtown!
Trick-or-Treat at Great Harvest Bread and Bahama Bucks
- When: 12:00pm
- Where: 6621 South Broadway Avenue
Come Trick or Treat at Great Harvest Bread Co. Tyler & Bahama Bucks on Halloween day from Noon till 6pm!
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Trick-or-Treat at Grand Luxe Realty Co in Lufkin
- When: 3:00pm
- Where: 1019A South Chestnut - Lufkin
Bring the kids by our offices to trick or treat!
Hospice in the Pines Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat
- When: 3:00pm-4:30pm
- Where: 1504 W. Frank Ave - Lufkin
A Spooky drive-thru Trick or Treat at Hospice in the Pines Administration Office, 1504 W. Frank Ave., Lufkin, TX 75904. October 31st from 3:00-4:30! We are looking forward to seeing all the fabulous costumes!
Boo Bash at Picker’s Pavillion in Lindale
- When: 4:30pm - 7:30pm
- Where: 205 E. North Street in Lindale
Come join us on Halloween for food trucks, games, costumes, candy, and music!
Halloween Bash at Jack-O-Diamonds Honda
- When: 4pm - 7:00pm
- Where: 2600 WSW Loop 323 Tyler
Bring your family out for tricks, treats, and scares with our very own Haunted House!
Halloween Party at Tyler Swim School
- When: 4pm - 6:30pm
- Where: 402 Hillcrest Avenue
Boo! Our Halloween party is coming up and we want YOU to join us! Bring your decorated pumpkin for our pumpkin contest and come dressed in your best costume for our costume contest.We’ll have all sorts of spooky fun and games, and if you’re feeling adventurous, take a swim with our real-life mermaid. There will be PRIZES and popcorn galore! Thanks for joining us!
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Drive-Through Trick or Treat at Dedicated Medical Center in Lufkin
- When: 4pm - 6pm
- Where: 410 Gaslight Blvd - Lufkin
Come by for Trick or Treating! We’d love to see your costumes!
Halloween Fire Truck Candy Giveaway
- When: 5pm - 7pm
- Where: Berryville VFD - 23441b County Rd 4117
Join us for a spooky Halloween treat! Fire trucks will be driving around the neighborhoods between 5 PM and 7 PM on October 31st. Bring your little monsters out to wave at the fire trucks and receive some sweet candy. All ages welcome!
Trick-or-Treat at ETX Party Headquarters in Nacogdoches
- When: 5pm - 8pm
- Where: 7815 US59S - Nacogdoches
Come Trick-or-Treat at East Texas Party Headquarters!You will also have photo opportunities with Bluey, Elsa, and Captain Hook! This event is free!!
Tyler Bingo Halloween Costume Contest
- When: 5pm
- Where: 1631 South Vine Avenue
Save the Date for Tyler Bingo’s Spooktacular Halloween Costume Contest! Get ready to show off your best costume on October 31st for a chance to WIN BIG in Bingo Bucks: 1st place: 1,000 rewards 2nd place: 500 rewards 3rd place: 250 rewardsDon’t miss out on all the Halloween fun and rewards – share the thrill and let’s make this contest unforgettable! Thursday - Doors open at 5:00 PM | English Bingo 6:30 | Sessions start at 7:00 PM & 8:30 PM
Trunk-or-Treat at Asher Road Independent Living
- When: 6pm
- Where: 506 Rice Road - Tyler
Join our community for a spooktacular good time! Rain or shine, enjoy trick-or-treating for all ages as our residents pass out candy. Don’t forget to wear your costume and get ready for a ghoulishly good time! While you are here, be sure to tour our community and get to know our amazing residents and team members! We look forward to connecting with you!
Trunk-or-Treat at Lufkin Family Worship Center
- When: 6pm-8pm
- Where: 1504 Fuller Springs - Lufkin
Candy, hotdogs and fun! Enjoy a safe place for children to trick or treat
Halloween Party at The Hamptons
- When: 6pm-8pm
- Where: 4250 Old Omen Road - Tyler
Join us for our Halloween Party on Thursday, October 31st from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Games & Entertainment | Photo Booth | Valet ParkingBring your kids in their costumes to trick-or-treat throughout the halls of our Assisted Living and Memory Care.Join the dance party with Debbie the DJ, be amazed by Pete Mills the Magician, and have a laugh with Violet Periwinkle the Clown!Call 903-218-7130
2024 Fall Festival at Southern Oaks Baptist Church
- When: 6pm-8pm
- Where: 601 E. Amhurst Drive - Tyler
Get ready for one of the most fun Fall Festivals yet! This year we are having boatloads of games, food, candy, bounce houses, prizes, LIVE music and a petting zoo - all for FREE! Invite your friends and family to come enjoy an evening of family fun!
Halloween at Stanley’s in Tyler
- When: 7pm
- Where: 525 South Beckham - Tyler
Join us for a night of spooky fun! No Cover! Costume contests + Prizes so come dressed to impress!!! Music by Gorgeous Jetson & Ratt Maker.
Nightmare Moon at Pinot’s Pallette
- When: 7pm
- Where: 322 ESE Loop 323 - Tyler
Get in the spooky season spirit by painting a piece of Halloween Art
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Halloween Karaoke at Republic Ice House
- When: 8pm-12am
- Where: 3807 University Blvd - Tyler
Get in the spooky season spirit by painting a piece of Halloween Art
KICKS 105 $1005 Costume Contest at Banita Creek Hall
- When: 8pm
- Where: 401 W Main Street - Nacogdoches
Come win some MONEY on the spookiest night of the year! We will be having multiple categories of costume contest going that night. Come join the fun
FRIDAY, 11/1
Cozy Little Book Club
- When: 11am
- Where: Tyler Public Library - 201 S. College
New Book Club! Cozy Little Book Club! Each month we will be reading a cozy mystery and discussing!
Homeschool Skate Friday
- When: 1pm-3p
- Where: Skate Ranch - 5012 Lotus Lane, Lufkin
Home School Skate Fridays are a long standing tradition at Skate Ranch in Lufkin. Open to all home schooling families in the area! Price is $5 per child, includes rentals of choice, skating or not. Personal skates are welcome, please no black brakes. The concession stand with full menu is open and ready for order. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK
Dr. Corey Robinson Guest Percussion Recital
- When: 6pm-7pm
- Where: UT Tyler Braithwaite Recital Hall - 3900 University Blvd
UT Tyler School of Performing Arts welcomes Dr. Corey Robinson! Come on down to our very own Braithwaite Recital Hall with FREE ADMISSION for a night of percussive agility and expertise! For more information about this performance or about the School of Performing Arts, visit uttyler.edu/music
EMO NAC: Warped Tour Edition
- When: 6pm-11pm
- Where: Mcklemore’s Ale House & Bistro - 2304 North Street - Nacogdoches
EMO NAC returns for the 7th installment of the greatest party Nacogdoches has ever seen at Maklemore’s Ale House & Bistro! This will be the biggest EMO NAC we’ve ever done, featuring 10 bands spread evenly over 2 days along with vendors and the best bartenders Nac has to offer. Doors @ 6PM (Both days)
Friday Night Fresh Comedy
- When: 8:30pm
- Where: Rose City Comedy - 117 W. Front Street
Tickets: $10 Online / $12 Walk Up Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm Run time: 90 Minutes Age: 17+ 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, 11/2
Downtown Tyler Farmers Market
- When: 8am-12pm
- Where: 221 S. Broadway Ave, Tyler
Open Every Saturday. Free Parking at Fair Plaza Garage. Pet Friendly.
Children’s Miracle Network Pickleball Tournament
- When: 9am
- Where: Tyler Athletic & Swim Club - 2767 Oak Creek Blvd
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Foundation has teamed up with Tyler Athletic and Swim Club for the 2nd Annual Children’s Miracle Network Pickleball Tournament! This tournament aims to bring the community together for active fun while supporting our patients and families. Teams will be made up of two players per team: men, women or coed and must be aged 16 or older. Players will compete in a round-robin format, ensuring at least three matches per participant. Winners of each bracket will advance to the medal rounds, with the first, second and third place teams being awarded. Please bring your own paddles. Lunch is provided for all tournament players. $70 per team. 10:30 a.m. opening ceremony. To register, visit https://christus.io/TMFPickleballRegistration.
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.
19th Annual Calf Roping & Breakaway Roping
- When: 10am
- Where: Cross Brand Cowboy Church; 11915 FM2015 - Tyler
19th Annual Calf Roping November 2 - 3 Buckle to average winner (each event)
The Chadderbox Master League
- When: 2pm-8pm
- Where: The Chadderbox Hobby Shop, Lufkin
Come out and compete in The Chadderbox Master League! Earn points towards your first gym badge by participating and competing in Pokémon battles and trade sessions!
Chess Club with Tyler TX Chess
- When: 3pm-6pm
- Where: The Board Room, Tyler
Come join us every Saturday 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!
Social Deduction Game Night
- When: 6pm
- Where: The Board Room, Tyler
Join us for an evening of Social Deduction games, hosted by Alex Laird! No registration is required, participation is free! The more the merrier, so bring the whole family down for a night of deception and intrigue! No experience necessary. All skill levels welcome. We can’t wait to play with you!
The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical
- When: 7pm
- Where: Tyler high School - 3514 Leon Drive
Ticket Prices $10 for General Public $5 for children 10 and under $5 for Tyler High students/staff with ID
The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical, Book by Joe Tracz, Music and Lyrics by Rob Rokicki, Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. THE LIGHTNING THIEF is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
Lake Palestine Resort’s Fall Party
- When: 7pm
- Where: 8900 Ruby Lane - Frankston
Enjoy a live band Saturday night out on our back porch and Halloween costume contest. So come out with your best outfits on for a night filled of great music and good food!! The fireworks are tentative to the weather as of right now. Live music: Neches River Boys will be from 7pm-10pm. No cover charge.
Tin & Tonic at Athens VFW
- When: 7:30pm
- Where: 3091 CR 4807 - Athens
Come join us for the band Tin and Tonic! We start at 730 with the playing of the National Anthem.
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!
Saturday Stand-Up Comedy
- When: 8:30pm
- Where: Rose City Comedy - 117 W. Front Street
- Cost: $15
Tickets: $15 Online / $17 Walk Up Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm Run time: 90 Minutes Age: 17+ 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, 11/3
Fall Harvest Festival at Hidden Pines Venue
- When: 10am
- Where: 387 CR 2667 - Mineola
The Fall Harvest Festival is an indoor/outdoor event bringing the best in handmade crafts, apparel, jewelry, baked goods, and more! There will be various raffles throughout the event and FREE candy for all kids! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to support local artisans and enjoy the best that fall has to offer. Event starts at 10:00 AM on Sunday, November 3rd. Free entry to the public! Come shop with us!
TT-02 Box Stock Club Racing
- When: 12pm - 4pm
- Where: Shaka Hobbies - 1204B TX110N - Whitehouse
TT-02 Club RacingDoors Open: 12pm Racing Starts: 2pm
All Box Stock class rules apply
19th Annual Calf Roping & Breakaway Roping
- When: 5pm
- Where: Cross Brand Cowboy Church; 11915 FM2015 - Tyler
19th Annual Calf Roping November 2 - 3 Buckle to average winner (each event)
*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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