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, 10/1
Friday Monday Trade Days
- When: Sunup to Sundown
- Where: 800 1st Monday Ln, Canton, TX, United States, Texas 75103
October is one of the BEST shopping months of the year — Fall finds, cozy scents, warm colors, and endless treasures across 450+ acres. Bring your wagon, grab your crew, and get ready to shop your way into the season!
Daingerfield Days 2026
- When: Afternoon & Evening
- Where: 102 Coffey Street, Daingerfield, TX, United States, Texas 75638
After more than 15 YEARS, Daingerfield Days is FINALLY bringing a FULL CARNIVAL to town — and that means we’re expanding to a THREE-DAY EVENT! We’re aiming to make this the BIGGEST Daingerfield Days festival in over 20 years, and we want YOU to be part of it! Car show, parade, rides, BBQ, and so much more!
Fun Pick Weekend
- When: 3pm
- Where: Salmon Lake Park Texas, Grapeland
HOSTED BY: BAY AREA BLUEGRASS. Thursday-Sunday.
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Grounded Grooves - Open Drum Circle
- When: 7pm
- Where: Ollies Skate Shop, Longview
Got a heartbeat? Then you’ve got rhythm! Even before language, we had song & dance. Join the grooves, ground yourself in the pulse of a drum. Percussion engages both sides of the brain, encouraging neuroplasticity & calm the nervous system.
World of Khaos - Opening Night
- Where: 816 E. Oakwood St, Tyler
- Time: 7pm-Midnight
2 wildly fun and scary walkthroughs. “With a collection of the most unique individuals found from around the globe are gathered into one location. This lifetime experience is like no other, but tragically has turned into a topsy turvy Khaos filled trap with no escape for those who are not like them. So, take warning as you enter center stage of FREAK’D! Wellness, a clinic that helps you face your fears. Experimental treatments not sanctioned or regulated. These practices are used on patients that “voluntarily” dismissed their rights. Some of the practices may seem INHUMANE to others."
*Check out our full list of East Texas haunted houses, HERE!
FRIDAY, 10/2
Friday Monday Trade Days
- When: Sunup to Sundown
- Where: 800 1st Monday Ln, Canton, TX, United States, Texas 75103
October is one of the BEST shopping months of the year — Fall finds, cozy scents, warm colors, and endless treasures across 450+ acres. Bring your wagon, grab your crew, and get ready to shop your way into the season!
Daingerfield Days 2026
- When: Afternoon & Evening
- Where: 102 Coffey Street, Daingerfield, TX, United States, Texas 75638
After more than 15 YEARS, Daingerfield Days is FINALLY bringing a FULL CARNIVAL to town — and that means we’re expanding to a THREE-DAY EVENT! We’re aiming to make this the BIGGEST Daingerfield Days festival in over 20 years, and we want YOU to be part of it! Car show, parade, rides, BBQ, and so much more!
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Pinetop Pickleball Tournament
- When: 4pm
- Where: Maroney Park, Nacogdoches
Mark your calendars for the first weekend in October! The 4th Annual Pinetop Pickleball Tournament weekend is back and we are so excited! Our Kids Day on Saturday was such a hit last year and we are bringing it back! Don’t play pickleball? Come enjoy a variety of food trucks, vendors, raffles, and hang out at the park for the weekend Pickleball players, this tournament is a pretty big deal in East Texas and we’ve stepped it up with cash prizes and a big raffle item!
William Lee Martin - Seemed Smart at the Time Comedy Tour
- When: 7:30pm
- Where: Paris Community Theatre
Comedian William Lee Martin - Paris, TX - Paris Community Theatre at the Plaza - 10/2/26 - 7:30pm - With special guest Jordan Stanley!
SATURDAY, 10/3
Friday Monday Trade Days
- When: Sunup to Sundown
- Where: 800 1st Monday Ln, Canton, TX, United States, Texas 75103
October is one of the BEST shopping months of the year — Fall finds, cozy scents, warm colors, and endless treasures across 450+ acres. Bring your wagon, grab your crew, and get ready to shop your way into the season!
Daingerfield Days 2026
- When: All day long!
- Where: 102 Coffey Street, Daingerfield, TX, United States, Texas 75638
After more than 15 YEARS, Daingerfield Days is FINALLY bringing a FULL CARNIVAL to town — and that means we’re expanding to a THREE-DAY EVENT! We’re aiming to make this the BIGGEST Daingerfield Days festival in over 20 years, and we want YOU to be part of it! Car show, parade, rides, BBQ, and so much more!
Mineola Farmers Market
- When: 8am
- 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!
Writers Club Meetup
- When: 9am-11am
- Where: Crazy Four Books & Coffee, Crockett
Calling aspiring and experienced writers of East Texas! Join us at Crazy Four Books & Coffee for our monthly Writers Club, where creativity meets community. Enjoy free coffee & baked snacks while you spend time working on your craft.
SAFFE Day 2026
- When: 9am-1pm
- Where: South Kilgore Street, Kilgore, TX, United States, Texas 75662
Join us from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Historic Downtown Kilgore. We are excited to bring back this no-cost fire safety-focused event for our Everyday Heroes, children and adults with special needs as well as their families and dedicated caregivers
“It’s All in the Bag with a Hat on Top” - Vintage Accessory Display
- When: 10am-4pm
- Where: Goodman-LeGrand House, Tyler
Step into the world of timeless fashion and elegant details at “It’s All in the Bag,” a special exhibit showcasing beautiful vintage accessories from years past. From classic handbags and gloves to hats, jewelry, and other treasured pieces, this display highlights the style and sophistication of another era.
Blessing of the Animals
- When: 11am
- Where: St. Andrews UMC, Carthage
Bring your beloved pets—furry, feathered, or scaled—for a special time of gratitude and blessing. Please keep your pet safe by using their leashes and carriers. If your pet is uncomfortable on a leash or in a carrier, they may receive a blessing in the comfort of your vehicle.
The Great Handmakers Market
- When: 1pm
- Where: Longview Exhibit Center
Shop a marketplace full of great and rare finds from handcrafted jewelry and custom fashion to home décor, wellness goods, gourmet treats, art, gifts, plants, foods and one‑of‑a‑kind treasures and more that you won’t find anywhere else.
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English Afternoon Tea
- When: 3pm
- Where: The Excelsior House, Jefferson
Enjoy an elegant English Tea in the beautiful ballroom of the oldest operating hotel in Texas. Make your reservations today by visiting theExcelsiorHouse.com
Pinetop Pickleball Tournament
- When: 10am
- Where: Maroney Park, Nacogdoches
Mark your calendars for the first weekend in October! The 4th Annual Pinetop Pickleball Tournament weekend is back and we are so excited! Our Kids Day on Saturday was such a hit last year and we are bringing it back! Don’t play pickleball? Come enjoy a variety of food trucks, vendors, raffles, and hang out at the park for the weekend Pickleball players, this tournament is a pretty big deal in East Texas and we’ve stepped it up with cash prizes and a big raffle item!
8th Annual Hannah House Pasture Party
- When: 5pm
- Where: Bear Creek Smokehouse, Marshall
Food, Drinks and headliner: Shenandoah. All ages welcome with parent. Hannah House Maternity Home is a faith-based ministry that focuses on life. We believe that we are called to help change the lives of the women that come into our home that have chosen life for their child. Our goal is to equip each woman with skills and resources necessary to make the best decision for herself and her child.
A Night at the Museum Masquerade
- When: 6pm-9pm
- Where: Goodman-LeGrand House, Tyler
Slip behind the mask and immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of dinner, entertainment, and intrigue surrounded by the historic beauty of the Goodman Museum. Guests are invited to embrace the theme of Flora & Fauna, an evening inspired by the romance of nature, from blooming botanicals and woodland creatures to butterflies, vines, feathers, forest finery and all things nature has to offer.
Gusher Gala
- When: 6pm-11pm
- Where: Kilgore College Campus - Devall Ballroom
Inspired by Kilgore’s rich oil boom history, this exciting event will bring together community leaders, businesses, and supporters for a night filled with great food, entertainment, fellowship, and fun, all while supporting a meaningful community project.
2nd Annual Crescent Fashion Show
- When: 7pm-9pm
- Where: Broughton Recreation, Longview
Come experience an unforgettable evening filled with FASHION • CULTURE • PURPOSE, featuring stunning looks, amazing talent, and a powerful celebration of the strength and resilience of the sickle cell community.
SUNDAY,10/4
Friday Monday Trade Days
- When: Sunup to Sundown
- Where: 800 1st Monday Ln, Canton, TX, United States, Texas 75103
October is one of the BEST shopping months of the year — Fall finds, cozy scents, warm colors, and endless treasures across 450+ acres. Bring your wagon, grab your crew, and get ready to shop your way into the season!
Pinetop Pickleball Tournament
- When: 10am
- Where: Maroney Park, Nacogdoches
Mark your calendars for the first weekend in October! The 4th Annual Pinetop Pickleball Tournament weekend is back and we are so excited! Our Kids Day on Saturday was such a hit last year and we are bringing it back! Don’t play pickleball? Come enjoy a variety of food trucks, vendors, raffles, and hang out at the park for the weekend Pickleball players, this tournament is a pretty big deal in East Texas and we’ve stepped it up with cash prizes and a big raffle item!
*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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