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, 5/28

First Monday Trade Days

When: Sunup to Sundown
Where: 800 1st Monday Ln, Canton, TX, United States, Texas 75103

Our June Show takes place May 28 – May 31! Hunting for Summer décor, boutique clothing, plants, handmade goods, furniture, or your favorite fair-style foods? You’ll find it ALL at First Monday Trade Days!

South Tyler Farmers Market

When: 54pm-6:30pm
Where: 17184 US-69 Suite #3, Tyler, Texas, Tyler, TX

Come shop local makers, artisans, producers, and the Twisted V Ranch store!!

Downtown Sip & Stroll

When: 5pm-7pm
Where: Downtown Hawkins

Join ALL the downtown shops as we open on Thursday, May 28th from 5 PM - 7 PM. Enjoy refreshments, shopping discounts & specials, food, outdoor games, live music + more!

Music in May

When: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Where: Downtown Mineola

Bring your lawn chair and join us every Thursday evening in May for a fantastic night of live music at the Gazebo in beautiful downtown Mineola! Relax, unwind, and enjoy great music, good company, and small-town charm.

FRIDAY, 5/29

First Monday Trade Days

When: Sunup to Sundown
Where: 800 1st Monday Ln, Canton, TX, United States, Texas 75103

Wild West Market

When: 2pm-8pm
Where: Gladewater Round Up Rodeo

Dress your best! Dress up competition! We want to see the most western outfits. Enjoy Food, Drinks, Vendors, Petting Zoo, Bull Riding& More!!

Trinket Trade & Tray Workshop

When: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Where: Flourish Nonprofits, Tyler

We’ve had a busy month of making mini crafts, now let’s give these cute things a place to call “home”! Bring the trinkets you’d like to display and let us help you make a custom trinket tray to display them in. Paint or modpodge your tray with our collection of paints and papers to make your trinket tray truly one of a kind.

Josh Adam Meyers Live Comedy

When: 7pm | 9pm
Where: Rose City Comedy, Tyler

1 part stand up comic, 1 part rock star, Josh brings comedy and music together with his signature high energy, raspy voice, and command of the stage; combining killer jokes with music, he is the best of both worlds. Everything in the club is part of the show; the staff, the audience, and you never know when a full rock band will join him on stage.

“Private Lives”

When: 7:30pm
Where: Lamp-Lite Theatre, Nacogdoches

Opening night of the Lamp-Lite Players’ production of Noel Coward’s comedy, PRIVATE LIVES! May 29th, 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15.00 Adults, $12.00 Adults 60+, $8.00 Students/Children and may be purchased online now at lampliteplayers.ludus.com or at the Box Office the day of the performance 45 minutes before curtain. All seats are reserved seats.

SATURDAY, 5/30

First Monday Trade Days

When: Sunup to Sundown
Where: 800 1st Monday Ln, Canton, TX, United States, Texas 75103

Cowboys & Hotrods Car Show

When: 7am-2pm
Where: Cross Brand Cowboy Church, Tyler

Awards. Door prizes. Vendors. Food.

Ruck Hike for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness

When: 8am
Where: Abney Park Gilmer Texas

Join us for our first annual hike to bring awareness to mental health and suicide prevention. Registration will be at 8 am and hike will start at 9. We will have vendors set up in the park and food services. Registration includes a t-shirt and swag bag.

Keep Marshall Beautiful & Win BIG!

When: 8am-1pm
Where: High Horse 1898, Marshall

Join us for a morning of giving back to our beautiful downtown—and a chance to win BIG! Clean-Up Location: TBD. Meet at: TBD. AFTER PARTY + DRAWING @ HIGH HORSE 1898. Come hang out after the clean-up—we’ll be doing the drawing live at High Horse!

Mineola Farmers Market

When: 8am-1pm
Where: 101 W Front St, Mineola, TX, United States, Texas 75773

Join us at the Pavilion on Front Street from 8 AM – 1 PM and shop fresh local produce, homemade goodies, artisan products, and more. There’s nothing better than supporting local while enjoying a beautiful morning in Mineola! Grab your friends, bring your tote bags, and come see what our amazing vendors have to offer. We can’t wait to see you there!

Garden Tour in Mineola

When: 9am-2pm
Where: 5685 S State Highway 37, Mineola, TX 75773-7906, United States

Mark your calendars for the Garden Tour on May 30! Four beautiful private gardens and educational demonstrations at Gray’s Nursery. Tickets are $10 and available for purchase at each location. No ticket sales after 1:30.

Archery 101

When: 9am-3pm
Where: Daingerfield State Park

Learn the basics of archery and practice your skills with a bow and arrow! Accessibility: Parking will be available at the Mountain View Restroom and Archery Range. Restroom available nearby. Drinking water is available outside restroom. Path to program is pavement and flat grass. Program Expectations: Program will go over the basics of archery (safety orientation and eye-dominance [15 minutes] and 11 steps to shooting success [30 minutes]). All equipment will be provided. Please do not bring your own! (Ages 6+ and Up)

Fiddle Zoo for Kids

When: 10am-11:30am
Where: Fine Arts at First Presbyterian Church of Tyler, Texas

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. FREE!

1st Annual Car & Motorcycle Charity Poker Run

When: 10:30am
Where: Red Rooster Icehouse, Hawkins

We are having a Car and Motorcycle Poker Run to raise money to outfit someone with a new prosthetic. 100% of the proceeds will benefit local amputees. There are five locations. Purchase a drink or food item at each location to receive a playing card. The participant with the best poker hand will win the grand prize. This year’s prize will be a bottle of 12 Year Rip Van Winkle. Approximate retail value of $1,000. There will be several door prizes, raffles, and silent auctions as well. Winners will be announced at the final location-TXM in Lindale. We will also announce the winner of this year’s gun raffle at the end of the Run.

May Madness Crappie Throwdown

When: 11am-4pm
Where: The Boulders at Lake Tyler

903 Fishing has teamed up with the Boulders at Lake Tyler for his 4th tournament. This is 100% PAYOUT for crappie anglers competing in Livescope division and Non Livescope divisions. THIS AWESOME EVENT WILL HAVE: VENDORS (Support Local Small Businesses). FOOD TRUCKS (BBQ, Tacos, Ice Cream & More). FREE BOUNCE HOUSES FOR THE KIDS. PONY RIDES. FACE PAINTING. FAMILY ATMOSPHERE.

School’s Out Skate Jam

When: 11am-4:30pm
Where: Faulkner Park, Tyler

School’s Out Skate Jam at Faulkner Skatepark in Tyler, Texas on May 30th starting at 11 AM. Game of SKATE , Death Race & Best Trick Contest! $10 Entry Food trucks, snow cones, bounce house, and fingerboard park by Offhand Fingerboards! Fun for the entire family! This is a fundraising event to install lights at Faulkner Skatepark - Come out to support the local skate community and be a part of lighting the way for the next generation!

Pop-Up Market

When: 11am-5pm
Where: 241 S Broadway , Tyler, TX, United States, Texas 75701

Join us for one more fun-filled shopping day before we wrap up our Anniversary month at Eclectic Atelier! We’re excited to welcome two amazing local businesses joining us for this special pop-up event.

“All Hands on Deck” Boat Run

When: 11am-5:30pm
Where: The Lake Tyler Marina Resort, Whitehouse

The “All Hands on Deck” Boat Run hosted by the American Cancer Society of Tyler and the Lake Tyler Community Association is set for Saturday, May 30th Enjoy a fun day on the lake, making up to seven dock stops and a chance to win prizes!

School’s Out Bash

When: 11am-9:30pm
Where: Stillwater RV Resort, Winona

School is OUT… and we’ve joined forces with Stillwater RV Resort to create the ultimate kid experience, packed with nonstop fun, big energy, and the kind of memories they won’t stop talking about… all by slinging paint everywhere at the coolest resort in the area.

Family Fun Fest

When: 12pm-6pm
Where: Gladewater Round Up Rodeo

Come out for a day filled with LOTS OF FUN FOR THE FAMILIES!!Enjoy a Water balloon Fight at 2:00pmPetting Zoo, Bounce House, Bubbles, Shop Local Vendors, Food, Drinks, Music and a fun time!!

Food Truck Day

When: 12pm-7pm
Where: 9502 FM 773, Murchison, TX

Kalesa House is a Filipino Food Truck serving delicious take-out! Pancit, Lumpia, and more— if you don’t know, take my word for it and come on!

TJ’s Survival Guide

When: 1pm-2pm
Where: Tyler State Park

Are you ever out and about and think to yourself “What would a ranger do?” Well wonder no more! With this immersive experience on tackling some common issues as you venture through the park!

New Hope School Historical Marker Dedication

When: 2pm
Where: New Hope Baptist Church, Mineola

We will dedicate the state historical marker for the New Hope Common School District No. 33 at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 30, at the New Hope Baptist Church. There will also be a reception for the New Hope alumni and their families. Please join us for this community event.

The Adventures of Peter Pan

When: 2pm & 7pm
Where: ARTrageous Studios & Initiative, Lindale

ARTrageous Theatre canned food drive benefiting Swan Food Pantry. - Thank you for helping us turn an evening of art into an act of generosity. The Adventures of Peter Pan celebrates imagination and courage while reminding us that growing up does not mean losing wonder, and that life is meant to be an awfully big adventure.

Mostly Mozart

When: 3pm
Where: Fine Arts at First Presbyterian Church of Tyler, Texas

“Mozart is the highest, the culminating point that beauty has attained in the sphere of music.” ~ Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Performance by New Texas Sinfonia

Roller Derby

When: 5pm-9pm
Where: Flores Center, Tyler

Magic meets chaos on the track… Fairies vs Creatures.

Josh Adam Meyers Live Comedy

When: 7pm | 9pm
Where: Rose City Comedy, Tyler

Dueling Pianos

When: 7:30pm
Where: 12 First St NE, Paris, TX, United States, Texas 75461

The boys are back for one night only at Tower City Comedy in Downtown Paris Texas! Sing-alongs, jokes, and fun! Your favorite hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and today live like you’ve never heard them before laced with comedy, dancing, requests and so much more. Get VIP Seats and sith in the front row tables to be stage side for the action. Remember that Tower City Comedy is BYOB so bring in your favorite drinks, beer, etc.!

SUNDAY, 5/31

First Monday Trade Days

When: Sunup to Sundown
Where: 800 1st Monday Ln, Canton, TX, United States, Texas 75103

Archery 101

When: 9am-3pm
Where: Daingerfield State Park

The Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Men’s Professional Tennis Championship Tournament

When: 11am
Where: 2767 Oak Creek Blvd, Tyler, TX

The Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Men’s Professional Tennis Championship Tournament is happening again this June in Tyler! Secure your tickets now, bring your friends, and experience the energy of elite-level tennis up close. VIP seating is waiting for you—don’t miss your chance to kick off summer with incredible professional talent right here in town.

Garden Gathering

When: 11am-3pm
Where: 3106 W Jackson St, Tyler, TX, United States, Texas 75701

All are welcome to join the ETX Community Gardeners at the WCL garden on Sundays! The time says 11am, but people come and go all morning and afternoon, so you’re welcome to pop by when you can.

Writing Class: Haiku

When: 1pm-4pm
Where: Flourish Nonprofits, Tyler

It’s the last day of Mini May and the last writing group before summer, at recraft, so we are crafting little works of literature in a big way! Come learn to write Haiku poetry and practice creating your own themed collection

Free Film Premiere | The Neches River: Wild Heart of East Texas

When: 2pm
Where: The Pines Lufkin

Ellen Temple, producer, and Curtis Craven, director/cinematographer, invite all ages to join us for the premiere of their beautiful and moving PBS film The Neches River: Wild Heart of East Texas. The one hour long documentary will show for the first time at the Pines Theater in Lufkin on Sunday, May 31st, at 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm (doors open at 1:30 pm), followed by a 30 minute salute to the many East Texas folks who participated in the film!

Mini Book Rebinding

When: 6pm-9pm
Where: Flourish Nonprofits, Tyler

Join us for a very special journaling workshop! Martha, from Patchwork Kitty, is going to teach us how to disassemble, cover, glue up, and rebind our very own journal or sketchbook!

*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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Events Around East Texas This Weekend!

THURSDAY, 5/28

FRIDAY, 5/29

SATURDAY, 5/30

SUNDAY, 5/31

*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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