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, 8/27
Music & Movement
- When: 11am-12pm
- Where: Paris Public Library
Get ready to sing, dance, and wiggle! Join us for a fun-filled session of music, rhythm, and movement designed to help little ones build coordination, confidence, and creativity. Recommended for ages 3-10
Dungeons & Dragons Arena
- When: 4pm-8pm
- Where: In Response, Gun Barrel City
Hey guys! Fun announcement! We are hosting our very first one shot D&D campaign at In Response! We will be hosting them on Thursday evenings from 4-8pm! Come on in and learn to play D&D with our super fun DM Zach
The Golden Carousel Children’s and Maternity Consignment Event
- When: 5:30pm-9pm
- Where: Tyler Rose Garden Center
Join us for an incredible shopping experience featuring over 100 local families selling thousands of gently loved children’s items. From boutique clothing to baby gear, books, toys, shoes, maternity wear, and more—you’ll find amazing deals all under one roof.
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Thursday Trivia
- When: 7pm
- Where: Brisket Love Barbecue & Icehouse - Lindale Texas
Don’t get smoked by the competition. Come prove you’re the whole rack of ribs when it comes to random knowledge!
FRIDAY, 8/28
The Golden Carousel Children’s and Maternity Consignment Event
- When: 12pm-5pm
- Where: Tyler Rose Garden Center
Join us for an incredible shopping experience featuring over 100 local families selling thousands of gently loved children’s items. From boutique clothing to baby gear, books, toys, shoes, maternity wear, and more—you’ll find amazing deals all under one roof.
Halloween, Fall and Christmas Crafting
- When: 6pm
- Where: Salmon Lake Park Texas, Grapeland
In person crafting event. I will teach 2 1/2 days of all kinds of fun, decorative crafts. No vendors. this is a teaching event. Hosted by Blessings with a Bow. For more information-call Bobbie Moss 713-409-0966.
Feasts & Falsettos Karaoke
- When: 7pm
- Where: Brisket Love Barbecue & Icehouse - Lindale Texas
Where the ribs are tender and the high notes are... ambitious. Join us every Friday night at 7 PM for some Karaoke fun at Brisket Love in Lindale, Texas!
SATURDAY, 8/29
Vettes 4 Vets Car Show
- When: 8am-1pm
- Where: Picker’s Pavilion at Blackberry Square, Lindale
This is something you do not want to miss.
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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!
Family Festival & Local Vendor Market
- When: 9am-3pm
- Where: The Fun Hub, Yantis
Mark your calendars for a fun-filled day the whole family will love! Join us for shopping, food, giveaway, fun, and more — all while supporting amazing small businesses!
Miles for Miracles
- When: 9am-7pm
- Where: LugNutz Bar, Nacogdoches
On Saturday August 29, 2026 we will meet at the Diboll Civic Center for registration starting at 9 am. Kickstands will go up at 10 am. Riders will travel down 1818 to Zavalla across Lake Sam Rayburn into Broaddus, into Lufkin, up to Pollok, up through Wells to Alto, over through Douglas, and finishing at Lugnutz Bar in Nacogdoches.
Pines for a Cure
- When: 10am
- Where: Longview Exhibit Center
Car show, live music by Down Home, vendors, food and so much more!
Piney Woods Comic Con
- When: 11am-7pm
- Where: Pitser Garrison Convention Center, Lufkin
Fans from the Piney Woods area Assemble! You finally have a place to share your love for comics, anime, sci-fi, and general pop culture. Piney Woods Comic Con invites you to join thousands of fans and celebrate everything pop culture this May at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center. Shop from any of our exclusive vendors or bring your own memorabilia and get photos and autographs from our star-studded celebrity line-up.
The Golden Carousel Children’s and Maternity Consignment Event
- When: 12pm-7pm
- Where: Tyler Rose Garden Center
Join us for an incredible shopping experience featuring over 100 local families selling thousands of gently loved children’s items. From boutique clothing to baby gear, books, toys, shoes, maternity wear, and more—you’ll find amazing deals all under one roof.
Pokémon Jr League
- When: 2pm-6pm
- Where: Game Crave, Athens
Young Trainers are invited to join us for a fun, friendly Pokémon TCG event made just for junior players. Whether they’re learning the game, practicing with a deck, trading cards, or battling other Trainers, Pokémon Jr League is a great way to build skills, confidence, and friendships.
Saturday Night Karaoke
- When: 4pm-7pm
- Where: Holiday Inn Tyler - Conference Center
Karaoke Night every Saturday Night, 7pm-11pm, in Summerfields Grille and Bar -located inside Holiday Inn Tyler Conference Center.
TAG+ Game Night
- When: 6pm-9pm
- Where: Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce
Monthly TAG+ Game Night. We provide a main dish and a library of board games. Feel free to bring your own side dish, drinks, and games! Event is in the Genecov Room within the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce. Parking and entrance are off E. Line St.
Dueling Pianos Show
- When: 7pm
- Where: The Texan - A Landmark Venue, Athens
The premier traveling dueling pianos show, The Eighty Eights, is coming from Dallas to perform in Athens for their 7th time at The Texan on Saturday, August 29th! Doors and Bar open at 6:00pm, and the show starts at 7:00pm. The show includes two entertainers on two pianos performing live popular songs from the classic 1950s to today’s hits! Interacting with the audience, they encourage singalongs, dancing, and participation. This is a one-of-a-kind traveling dueling piano show!
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2026 W3C Playday Series
- When: 7pm
- Where: Wood County Cowboy Church, Quitman
It’s time for our 2026 Playday Series! There will be 3 playdays in this series; contestants must participate in at least 2 playdays to be eligible for prizes. Events will include barrels, pole bending, and a mystery event. Books will open at 6 pm on the day of each playday and close promptly at 6:45. Competition will start at 7 pm and concessions will be available, so come out and compete or cheer for the competitors and fellowship with our community!
SUNDAY, 8/30
Piney Woods Comic Con
- When: 11am-5pm
- Where: Pitser Garrison Convention Center, Lufkin
Fans from the Piney Woods area Assemble! You finally have a place to share your love for comics, anime, sci-fi, and general pop culture. Piney Woods Comic Con invites you to join thousands of fans and celebrate everything pop culture this May at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center. Shop from any of our exclusive vendors or bring your own memorabilia and get photos and autographs from our star-studded celebrity line-up.
The Golden Carousel Children’s and Maternity Consignment Event
- When: 12pm-5pm
- Where: Tyler Rose Garden Center
Join us for an incredible shopping experience featuring over 100 local families selling thousands of gently loved children’s items. From boutique clothing to baby gear, books, toys, shoes, maternity wear, and more—you’ll find amazing deals all under one roof.
Pretty & Creepy Book Club
- When: 2pm-4pm
- Where: Reading in the Dark, Marshall
Pretty & Creepy Book Club is calling all thriller lovers, mystery solvers, and horror readers alike. Join us the last Sunday of every month at 2PM as we dive into chilling plots, shocking twists, true crime, psychological thrillers, and stories that keep you up at night.
Karaoke Sunday
- When: 5pm-9pm
- Where: Manny’s Tex Mex Cafe, Tyler
All your favorite songs. Family-friendly. Open mic all night
Andy Grammer LIVE
- When: 7pm
- Where: SE Belcher Performing Arts Center, Longview
Join us for an unforgettable evening with the talented Andy Grammer! Don’t miss the chance to experience his incredible music live.
*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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