The East Texas Weekend Preview (Apr. 4th - Apr. 7th)

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! For a look at live music around East Texas, check out our:

Live Music Lineup!

If you know of another event, or see an inaccuracy below, please let us know here.

THURSDAY, 4/4

Deepfest

• When: 3pm-10pm
• Where: Nuna’s Cajun, Palestine
• Cost: $20 (Tickets here)

Join us for live music, great food, vendors and fun BYOB

The Mayfair Grand Opening

• When: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
• Where: The Mayfair, Tyler
• Cost: Free entry

We’re celebrating the grand reopening of the historic Mayfair building on Thursday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m.! There will be complimentary themed mocktails, entertainment by The Tuxedo Cats, and food from various food trucks for purchase. The former dance hall was renovated to preserve its historical elements, including the original floors, windows, stage and green room. New structural enhancements include expanded storage and ADA-compliant facilities to cater to all needs, plus roll-up doors leading to a future spacious deck and food truck park.

Bite-Size Experience

• When: 5:30pm to 7pm | 7:30pm to 9pm
• Where: Even More, Tyler
• Cost: $10 (Register here)

We are having our first Friend’s Night to experience the Creative Cafe and we are so excited to invite you and to ask you to invite your faves for a fun evening out with friends! It will be a bite sized experience in that we will offer one creation project that evening (instead of the several that will be offered when we are fully open), as well as coffee, tea and a bite sized dessert — all at a reduced price as this is an insider scoop thing with all of our favorite people! There will be two different time slots you can choose to RSVP for, so make sure to select the right time!

FRIDAY, 4/5

Mosaic Garden Class

• When: 10am-1pm
• Where: Dory’s Gardens, Tyler
• Cost: $65

Mosaic Class to create a piece of your own garden art. This 3 hour class includes everything you need for a take home piece. You choose the shape you would like. $65.00Round, square, Texas, turtle, cross butterfly, frog, vertical heart or birdbath top. Message me to sign up! Grab some friends to make memories in the gardens!

lululemon Grand Opening

• When: 10am-9pm
• Where: Broadway Square Mall, Tyler
• Cost: Free entry

Join Us for a much anticipated Grand Opening! Broadway Square Mall is welcoming lululemon in Tyler Texas. Come out for shopping, giveaways and fun! Can’t wait to meet you all!

Food Truck Friday

• When: 11am-2pm
• Where: 3500 CR 416A, Henderson
• Cost: Free entry

Cheap Fuel | TACOS - Edgar’s Big Taco | Nice facilities | Crew cars available (reserve now)

Drippin Honey & Crown Collective Pop Up

• When: 2pm-6pm
• Where: 1826 Boutique, Kilgore
• Cost: Free entry

Next Friday, April 5th we will have a super fun Pop up with our in house vendor Drippin’ Honey Permanent Jewelry& shopcrowncollective doing custom trucker hats! We can’t wait to see you there! There WILL be wine (Obvi).

Sky Ranch Spring Mother Daughter Weekend

• When: 5:30pm
• Where: Sky Ranch, Van
• Cost: $230-$415 (Register Here!)

This purposeful weekend at Sky Ranch is a chance for moms and daughters to laugh, listen, talk, and get away from things that normally distract both of you. Intentional moments of connection and play offer moms and daughters the chance to see that you share the same desires to enjoy life, have fun, and be loved. Register today at https://skyranch.org/pages/parent-child-weekends

Friday Night Fresh

• When: 8:30pm
• Where: Rose City Comedy, Tyler
• Cost: $10 Presale. $15 at Door. (Tickets here)

This diverse group of comedians; Clyde Williams, Tyler Elliott, Nicky Dipps, Kevin Hollingsworth, and Brandy Lachney, will guarantee you a night of unfiltered comedic entertainment! Come see DJ Juice and check out some of what the local comedy scene has to offer!

SATURDAY, 4/6

13th Annual Tyler Run for Autism

• When: 7am
• Where: Pollard UMC, Tyler
• Cost: $25 - 1 Mile. $45 - 5K (Register here)

TRA is a high energy, community event for all! We were founded in 2012 in order to help local children with autism afford critical medical treatment. Our event is fully sponsored so that 100% of proceeds can go to children enrolled at the Treatment and Learning Center for Children with Autism.

Downtown Ennis Bluebonnet Market

• When: 8am-12pm
• Where: Downtown Ennis
• Cost: Free entry

Join us at the Bluebonnet Market every Saturday April through October from 8am to noon! Say hello to our wonderful vendors, visit with neighbors, shop, and enjoy free crafts for the kids with “Make it at the Market”! Don’t miss out on FREE children’s programming at Mornings at Minnie starting at 10:00am!

IN HER SHOES: Mother/Teen Daughter Event

• When: 8:30am-3pm
• Where: Impact Cowboy Church of Nacogdoches
• Cost: $22 (Register Here!)

Nacogdoches, Tx area!! Are you looking for a fun, life-changing day to spend with your teen girl? Are you tired of the culture’s influence on your daughter? Then the IN HER SHOES event is for you! MORE INFO HERE!

Strawberry Jamboree

• When: 9am
• Where: Panola Orchard and Gardens, De Berry
• Cost: Free entry

Fun, spring day at our farm! Bring out your family for an amazing day! Pick your own strawberries (or get them already picked). Enjoy awesome, live music by the band, Texians (bring lawn chairs). Face painting by Faces Alive. Petting zoo by Circle S Parties & Events. Food trucks: E&Y Soul Food Chuck Wagon, Smash Grill, Ma & Pa’s Cruizin’ Cuizine Cajun Cooking, Delicias Las Marias, and MTQ BBQ. Shop with vendors: Alex’s Sweets & Treats, Sav’s Salsa, and Scents by Emily. Bake sale by Gary 4-H. Farm Store full of lots of goodies: gourmet jarred products, handmade soaps and organic products, toys, homemade strawberry lemonade, homemade strawberry ice cream, and much more! MORE INFO HERE!

Beginner Fly Fishing Class

• When: 9am
• Where: Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, Athens
• Cost: $50

Master fly-fisher Bob Cappallo of Corsicana will teach fly-fishing for beginners 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 6th at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens. The classes are open to adults and youths accompanied with an adult. No fly-fishing experience is required. Equipment will be provided, but students may bring their own. Instruction will focus on equipment, equipment selection, basic knot tying, casting and casting fundamentals. The $50 fee for the class will include lunch. Bob is a member of Trout Unlimited and lives on Richland-Chambers Reservoir. Bob has fly-fished for trout throughout the U.S. and redfish along the Texas coast as well as tarpon in Puerto Rico. Bob also builds handmade bass and fly rods along with tying his own flies. Reservations are required, and each class is limited to 20 persons. Make checks payable to “Friends of TFFC” and mail to Craig Brooks at 5550 F.M. 2495, Athens, TX 75752. For more information or to register by telephone for the class, call or email Craig Brooks at (903) 670-2222 or craig.brooks@tpwd.texas.gov.

2nd Annual Spring Festival @ Tyler Berry Farm

• When: 9am-1pm
• Where: Tyler Berry Farm
• Cost: $5

Bring your friends and family out to the farm, U-pick strawberries family hayrides around the farm and over 50 different vendors to shop around! $5 a person over the age of 3.

Spring Fling 2024

• When: 9am-1pm
• Where: Nacogdoches Farmers Market
• Cost: Free Entry

The Nacogdoches Farmers Market Annual Spring Fling is Saturday, April 6th. Live music, children’s activities, petting zoo, pony rides, food trucks, shopping, community non-profits, and so much…

SFA Gardens Garden Gala Day Spring Plant Sale

• When: 9am-2pm
• Where: SFA Gardens, Nacogdoches
• Cost: Free entry

The sale will feature an array of hard-to-find, “Texas-tough” plants, including exclusive SFA introductions, Texas natives, edibles, topicals, perennials, shrubs and trees, with an emphasis on pollinator-friendly selections. A full list of available plants will be posted at the SFA Gardens website, sfasu.edu/sfagardens two weeks before the sale. And We will post a link here as well! This event raises benefits the SFA Mast Arboretum, Pineywoods Native Plant Center, Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden, Gayla Mize Garden and Kingham Children’s Garden. Parking will be available at SFA’s Janice A. Pattillo Early Childhood Research Center, located at 2428 Raguet St. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and bring a wagon for their plants. For more information, call (936) 468-4404 or email sfagardens@sfasu.edu.

Michael Goheen Horsemanship Clinic

• When: 9am-4:30pm
• Where: High Pointe Stables, Tyler
• Cost: $500 for class. $25/Day for spectators.

Let Michael help you reach your goals and gain new skills in your horsemanship journey. This is an all day/2day clinic for $500. Class is limited to 10 riders. A non-refundable deposit of $250 will secure your spot. Spectators welcome for $25/day. Morning class will consist mainly of groundwork that transfers to the afternoon portion of riding. This includes working with a horsemanship flag, rain slicker (tarp), lariat, etc. Afternoon class is in the saddle using the groundwork skills learned in the morning. This clinic will be helpful to a green horse and/or green rider, horses that need a tuneup/refresher, helping a problem horse or just anyone who wants to advance their skills. If you would like to attend but don’t have a horse, the venue has a couple that can be rented for this clinic. All levels and disciplines welcome. Contact Sally Martin at 903-570-8625 to sign up.

Top Homestead Festival

• When: 10am-4pm
• Where: Top Homestead General Store, Longview
• Cost: Free entry

We had such a great time last year. We have expanded this year to offer free classes, farm raised lunch and live country and gospel music! Plus more!! Some fun classes scheduled are Kids Gardening 101, Bee Keeping Q&A, Wood Reclamation Woodworking, Drip Irrigation and much more!

Enoch’s Stomp Wine Run 5K

• When: 10:30am
• Where: Enoch’s Stomp Vineyard & Winery, Harleton
• Cost: $45 (Register here!)

Like Running? Love Wine? This race is for you! Join us on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 10:30am for an exciting new event that features the scenic views of Enoch’s Stomp Vineyard and Winery. The property sports 12 acres of grape vines including the varieties, Black Spanish (a.k.a. Lenoir), Blanc DuBois, Norton (a.k.a. Cynthiana), Villard Blanc, Champanel, and Chambourcin. For those with an open mind the premium wines fashioned from these varietals provide a unique tasting opportunity for both experienced and inexperienced wine drinkers so we hope you and your family can join us for this race! The 5k event for this race will be timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.

Total Eclipse of the Park

• When: 11am-5pm
• Where: Picker’s Pavilion, Lindale
• Cost: Free

Total Eclipse of the Park will be held at Darden Harvest Park, Picker’s Pavilion, and The Cannery. The event kicks off on Saturday, April 6th with opening ceremony festivities, followed by various events and activities throughout the weekend. MORE INFO HERE!

Busted Knuckles Stunt Show Party

• When: 12pm-3pm
• Where: Lumberjack Harley-Davidson, Nacogdoches
• Cost: Free Entry

Come celebrate our 9th Anniversary and watch the kick ass Busted Knuckle Stunt Show! Revolution Pizza on-site! Party games, complimentary adult beverages and cake! Please drink responsibly!

Helmets & Haircuts

• When: 12pm-4pm
• Where: Roughneck Harley-Davidson, Longview
• Cost: Free Entry

Trade in your old helmet and receive a Roughneck Harley-Davidson $20 gift card. Barber On the Spot will be on-site for haircuts! Food and Beverage will be provided. So mark your calendars, grab your old helmet (and maybe a spare can of hairspray), and join us for a hair-raising good time at Roughneck Harley-Davidson Helmets and Haircuts!!

Front Porch Crawfish Boil

• When: 12pm-10pm
• Where: Front Porch Distillery, Nacogdoches
• Cost: Shrimp (1 lb.) $15 --- Crawfish (3 lbs. w/ 1 corn 1 potato) $27 --- Crawfish (5 lbs. w/ 2 corn 2 potatoes) $45

Join us for our annual crawfish boil featuring America’s Best Crawfish. Pre-order your crawfish & shrimp packages or purchase when you arrive, pre-ordering suggested. We’ll have live music by Haylee Lewis from 7-10p. Front Porch Distillery is a family and pet friendly venue. Try one of our 8 artisan craft spirits produced right here in Nacogdoches, TX. No BYOB per TABC.

Foraging Texas

• When: 1pm
• Where: Baugh’s Market and Event Venue, Rusk
• Cost: $75 (Sign up here)

Foraging in our Texas woods. Join us for a walk and learn from Merriwether’s Foraging Texas expert craftswoman Marissa. Message (903) 393-8270 with name and phone number to register for class.

Privacy Thru Plants - Planting a Live Fence Class

• When: 1pm-2pm
• Where: Plants of Texas, Flint
• Cost: Free (Sign up here)

Join Plants of Texas for a casual talk about how to create privacy and screens in your landscape with plants. In the instance you have an unsightly neighbor, or you want to create your own privacy and an oasis in your yard with plants instead of a wooden fence, come learn about the best screening plants to choose from. This class is free of charge and will last 30 – 45 minutes or while questions last. We will show you our favorite options that provide ample screening and shade at a variety of price points and aesthetics. Screening plants is a common question we are asked and we would love to inform you on the many options.

Yoga on the Farm

• When: 2pm
• Where: Bel Amour Farm, Longview
• Cost: $25

Have you ever done yoga on a farm with horses, pigs, goats, and free roaming chickens? Well here is the place to do it! We are looking for 40 phenomenal people who would love to experience trauma-informed yoga on a farm! Cost is $25 per person, please bring your own mat/towel, wear tennis shoes, comfy clothes and water. Venmo me @KiaraSmothers and type your email in the notes section so I can send you the waiver to sign.

Author David Wilson Meet and Greet

• When: 2pm-4pm
• Where: Bound Books, Lindale
• Cost: Free

Local author David Wilson will be here to sign copies of books and chat! David grew up in Lindale and loves to come to his hometown to visit family! He currently lives in upstate New York with his family! David is a seasoned ghostwriter on many psychological thrillers. He is also a screenwriter! He is currently working on more Sam Lawson mystery novels.

Annual Gladewater Crawfish Boil

• When: 3pm
• Where: Tempest Golf Club, Gladewater
• Cost: $25 (Purchase tickets here)

Save the date to join us at our annual crawfish boil when we bring a taste of NOLA to East Texas!

East Texas CASA Presents: Margarita Madness

• When: 4pm
• Where: Longview Arboretum
• Cost: $60 (Purchase tickets here)

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Margarita Madness, presented by East Texas CASA! Experience the perfect blend of fun and philanthropy with vibrant margaritas, delicious bites, and live entertainment. Save the date: April 6th, 2024, at the scenic Longview Arboretum from 4 PM to 8 PM. Your sponsorship and ticket purchases help make a difference in children’s lives within our community.

“The Recipe” Teen Writing Workshop

• When: 4:30pm-6:30pm
• Where: The Foundry Coffee Shop, Tyler
• Cost: Free

“The Recipe” Teen Writing Workshop. These workshops are designed to develop critical thinking skills, advocate for cognitive development, and provide a healthy space for our youth to express their emotions and concerns. Through these workshops, we aim to help our participants identify social dynamics, navigate peer pressure, and embrace life on a larger scale. Whether they are already writers or just starting to explore their creativity, we want to provide them with the opportunity to delve into the world of writing. I am grateful for our partnership with the Foundry Coffee shop, as it continues to grow and support our mission. Together, we are committed to creating a nurturing environment where young minds can flourish .Join us in 2024 as we embark on this exciting journey of exploration, from basic creativity to mastering grammatical structures. Let’s celebrate our youth and their love for writing! Stay tuned for more updates on the Recipe Writing Workshop.

A Visit to Green Gables

• When: 6pm
• Where: Tyler Public Library
• Cost: Free entry (Register here)

Join Anne (that’s Anne with an “e”) on the Green Gables as we have a night inspired by LM Montgomery’s classic series! We will have light refreshments, games, and activities of all sorts. Attendees are encouraged to come in late-19th Century costumes.

Boogie at the Depot

• When: 6pm-10pm
• Where: Marshall Depot, Marshall
• Cost: Tickets are available at The Ginocchio for $100/ticket

We’re excited to announce that Kim Donnette will be joining us for Boogie at the Depot on April 6th! It will be a night of fine food, great live music, dancing, and more! For more information on tickets or sponsorship call 903-578-2066.

Chandler Street Dance

• When: 7pm
• Where: Stillwater Farm Market Store, Chandler
• Cost: Free

Street dance in Chandler Texas. Music by Hotel Drifters.

Captain Marvel Movie @ Heritage Plaza

• When: 7:45pm-9:45pm
• Where: Heritage Plaza, Longview
• Cost: Free

Free showing of the movie Captain Marvel plus costumed characters from DC vs Marvel for selfies. Movie will start at dark. Bring your own seating.

April Fools Comedy Jam

• When: 8pm
• Where: Shakras Media Vault, Tyler
• Cost: $15 Online. $20 at Door. (Tickets here)

This diverse group of comedians; Clyde Williams, Tyler Elliott, Nicky Dipps, Kevin Hollingsworth, and Brandy Lachney, will guarantee you a night of unfiltered comedic entertainment! Come see DJ Juice and check out some of what the local comedy scene has to offer!

SUNDAY, 4/7

SFA Gardens Garden Gala Day Spring Plant Sale

• When: 9am-2pm
• Where: SFA Gardens, Nacogdoches
• Cost: Free entry

The sale will feature an array of hard-to-find, “Texas-tough” plants, including exclusive SFA introductions, Texas natives, edibles, topicals, perennials, shrubs and trees, with an emphasis on pollinator-friendly selections. A full list of available plants will be posted at the SFA Gardens website, sfasu.edu/sfagardens two weeks before the sale. And We will post a link here as well! This event raises benefits the SFA Mast Arboretum, Pineywoods Native Plant Center, Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden, Gayla Mize Garden and Kingham Children’s Garden. Parking will be available at SFA’s Janice A. Pattillo Early Childhood Research Center, located at 2428 Raguet St. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and bring a wagon for their plants. For more information, call (936) 468-4404 or email sfagardens@sfasu.edu.

Michael Goheen Horsemanship Clinic

• When: 9am-4:30pm
• Where: High Pointe Stables, Tyler
• Cost: $500 for class. $25/Day for spectators.

Let Michael help you reach your goals and gain new skills in your horsemanship journey. This is an all day/2day clinic for $500. Class is limited to 10 riders. A non-refundable deposit of $250 will secure your spot. Spectators welcome for $25/day. Morning class will consist mainly of groundwork that transfers to the afternoon portion of riding. This includes working with a horsemanship flag, rain slicker (tarp), lariat, etc. Afternoon class is in the saddle using the groundwork skills learned in the morning. This clinic will be helpful to a green horse and/or green rider, horses that need a tuneup/refresher, helping a problem horse or just anyone who wants to advance their skills. If you would like to attend but don’t have a horse, the venue has a couple that can be rented for this clinic. All levels and disciplines welcome. Contact Sally Martin at 903-570-8625 to sign up.

Total Eclipse of the Park

• When: 11am-5pm
• Where: Picker’s Pavilion, Lindale
• Cost: Free

Total Eclipse of the Park will be held at Darden Harvest Park, Picker’s Pavilion, and The Cannery. The event kicks off on Saturday, April 6th with opening ceremony festivities, followed by various events and activities throughout the weekend. MORE INFO HERE!

Reading with a Ranger - “Total Solar Eclipse” - A Stellar Friendship Story

• When: 1:30pm-2:30pm
• Where: Lake Tawakoni State Park, Wills Point
• Cost: $5

Join a Ranger at the amphitheater to read Total Solar Eclipse – A Stellar Friendship Story, and then engage in activities related to the eclipse.

*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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