The East Texas Weekend Preview (May 16th-May 19th)
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!
Looking for just Live Music? Click Here to check our Monthly list of local shows!
If you know of another event, or see an inaccuracy below, please let us know here.
THURSDAY, 5/16
Expressions of Beauty: The Works of Nancy A. Berkhouse
- When: 10am-4pm
- Where: Goodman-LeGrand House, Tyler
- Cost: Free
Presented by the Palette of Roses Art League and the Nancy A. Berkhouse Estate, Expressions of Beauty celebrates the life and works of the Nancy A. Berkhouse, who was renowned throughout Texas and beyond. Although her initial interest in art was sparked while attending Waynesburg College in Western Pennsylvania, it was after she moved to East Texas in 1960 that her unique gifts truly became manifest. For the next 50 years, Nancy achieved excellence in all genres, but became especially known for her Texas Hill Country landscapes. Her paintings have been purchased by art lovers from across the country and won countless awards, ribbons, and honors.
2024 Lindale Championship Rodeo
- When: 6pm-10pm
- Where: Cross Brand Cowboy Church Arena, Tyler
- Cost: Free
The Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to present the Lindale Championship Rodeo. The rodeo is returning to the Cross Brand Cowboy Church and it will be FREE for all to attend thanks to our ticket sponsors! For more information follow the Lindale Championship Rodeo Facebook event page or visit our website at https://lindalechamber.org/rodeo. We thank you for the support of the Lindale Rodeo and hope families will enjoy family rodeo entertainment thanks to our gracious sponsors.
64th Annual Winnsboro Rodeo
- When: 7pm
- Where: 937 Wheeler Dr, Winnsboro
- Cost: Free
Thursday and Friday Nights are Free!
Good Luck with Your Ending
- When: 7pm
- Where: Liberty Hall, Tyler
- Cost: From $12.33 (Tickets Here)
Elliott Spearman is an optimistic young writer who has planned out his entire life based on the success of the novels he has yet to write. When his Uncle Melvin asks him to house-sit his apartment in the big city while he’s away on a business trip, Elliott sees it as the perfect opportunity to finish his novel. However, he soon discovers that the apartment building is filled with kooky characters that become more of a distraction than he anticipated. To make matters worse, the girl next door challenges Elliott’s idealistic view of love. As he confronts reality, Elliott may learn that true love is closer than he thinks. Join us for a hilarious and touching musical comedy filled with song and dance as MMTS presents its 10th original production entitled, Good Luck With Your Ending!
FRIDAY, 5/17
Expressions of Beauty: The Works of Nancy A. Berkhouse
- When: 10am-4pm
- Where: Goodman-LeGrand House, Tyler
- Cost: Free
Presented by the Palette of Roses Art League and the Nancy A. Berkhouse Estate, Expressions of Beauty celebrates the life and works of the Nancy A. Berkhouse, who was renowned throughout Texas and beyond. Although her initial interest in art was sparked while attending Waynesburg College in Western Pennsylvania, it was after she moved to East Texas in 1960 that her unique gifts truly became manifest. For the next 50 years, Nancy achieved excellence in all genres, but became especially known for her Texas Hill Country landscapes. Her paintings have been purchased by art lovers from across the country and won countless awards, ribbons, and honors.
Caddo Artist Series Artist Talk - Indigenous Design
- When: 6pm-8pm
- Where: Caddo Mounds State Historic Site, Alto
- Cost: $5
Caddo Citizen Kacey Roach will join us at Caddo Mounds SHS as a part of our ongoing and wildly successful Caddo Artist Series. On May 17, beginning at 6 pm, Kacey Roach shares her experiences as a young, indigenous graphic design entrepreneur and her experiences starting her successful company TrueChiefs!
Cruise Night by ETAB & Speed Needs
- When: 6pm-8pm
- Where: 111 St. Paul St, Henderson
- Cost: Free entry
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping evening filled with the roar of engines and the thrill of unique rides! ETAB Custom Motorcycles and Speed Needs Inc. are proud to present a spectacular Car, Truck, and Bike Show, where the entire community can come together to celebrate our shared passion for automotive and motorcycle excellence.
2024 Lindale Championship Rodeo
- When: 6pm-10pm
- Where: Cross Brand Cowboy Church Arena, Tyler
- Cost: Free
The Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to present the Lindale Championship Rodeo. The rodeo is returning to the Cross Brand Cowboy Church and it will be FREE for all to attend thanks to our ticket sponsors! For more information follow the Lindale Championship Rodeo Facebook event page or visit our website at https://lindalechamber.org/rodeo. We thank you for the support of the Lindale Rodeo and hope families will enjoy family rodeo entertainment thanks to our gracious sponsors.
64th Annual Winnsboro Rodeo
- When: 7pm
- Where: 937 Wheeler Dr, Winnsboro
- Cost: Free
Thursday and Friday Nights are Free!
Good Luck with Your Ending
- When: 7pm
- Where: Liberty Hall, Tyler
- Cost: From $12.33 (Tickets Here)
Elliott Spearman is an optimistic young writer who has planned out his entire life based on the success of the novels he has yet to write. When his Uncle Melvin asks him to house-sit his apartment in the big city while he’s away on a business trip, Elliott sees it as the perfect opportunity to finish his novel. However, he soon discovers that the apartment building is filled with kooky characters that become more of a distraction than he anticipated. To make matters worse, the girl next door challenges Elliott’s idealistic view of love. As he confronts reality, Elliott may learn that true love is closer than he thinks. Join us for a hilarious and touching musical comedy filled with song and dance as MMTS presents its 10th original production entitled, Good Luck With Your Ending!
Malakoff FFA Rodeo
- When: 7:30pm
- Where: Malakoff High School
- Cost: $10
Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 at the rodeo arena behind Malakoff High School. This rodeo is helping to benefit the Malakoff FFA. Come on out and enjoy some bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping, team roping, break away roping, and barrel racing. Admission is 10 dollars for adults, 5 dollars for students and children under five are free.
Friday Night Fresh
- When: 8:30pm
- Where: Rose City Comedy, Tyler
- Cost: $10 Presale / $12 Door (Tickets Here)
Chris Hopkins, Bill King, BJ Cramer, and Jason McAdam.
SATURDAY, 5/18
Embrace the Journey 5K - Walk On Rock On!
- When: 9am
- Where: True Vine Brewing Company, Tyler (Earl Campbell Location)
- Cost: $20-$40 (Register Here)
Welcome to the Embrace the Journey 5K, a celebration of mental wellness, community, and music! Join us for a day of fun and connection as we embrace our individual journeys towards well-being. This event is more than just a run; it’s an opportunity to come together, take care of ourselves, and enjoy the experience. Walk On Rock On: After the 5K, we invite you to enjoy live performances by Walter Lee and PanikDevice at our after-run concert. This concert is free and open to everyone, whether you participated in the race or not. Immerse yourself in their music and connect with others who share a passion for mental wellness and community support. Delicious eats will be available from Hot Dog Dawg, Travlin’ Tom’s , and Sola Bread. Take a moment to explore our sponsor booths and learn more about organizations dedicated to supporting our community.
Antique Tractor Show
- When: 9am
- Where: 10857 State Hightway 154, Marshall
- Cost: Free
Spend May 18th with us! Bear Creek General Store will be having an Antique Tractor Show. It will be a Saturday you won’t want to miss out on.
Dutch Oven Cooking Demo
- When: 9am-12pm
- Where: Lake Tawakoni State Park, Wills Point
- Cost: $5
Using a Dutch oven, you can sauté, simmer, braise, sear, fry, and bake – if you can imagine it, you can make it! Without a doubt, a Dutch oven is the most versatile piece of camp cookware you can own. Join the Lake Tawakoni State Park Dutch Oven Group at the amphitheater once a month to learn the basics or brush up on your skills. These cooking demos are sure to provide you with all the skills you need and give you a chance to sample some of the many things you can create in a Dutch oven! The group Generally meets the third Saturday each month, from 9AM to 12PM. This program is FREE with park entry ($5 per person aged 13 and older).
Farmers Market
- When: 9am-1pm
- Where: 221 S. Broadway Ave, Tyler
- Cost: Free Entry
Open Every Saturday. Located at ETX Brewery.
A Walk in the Garden
- When: 9am-2:15pm
- Where: 5024 FM 2328, Atlanta
- Cost: $20
Cass County Master Gardener’s annual Spring seminar. Door Prizes. Giveaways. Lunch included. Classes and Speakers.
Tour of Home Gardens
- When: 9am-3pm
- Where: 2516 North St, Nacogdoches
- Cost: $25 (Tickets Here)
This annual event is organized by the Garden Capital of Texas Committee to highlight the work of some of Nacogdoches’ most dedicated gardeners. This year’s tour features three private residences, Cindy and Ray Perry at 610 Park St., Alexandra and James Van Kley at 310 Brookshire Dr., and Judy Abbott and Ralph LaRue at 524 Oakview Dr., and the Lanana Creek Trailhead and Frances Shofner Memorial Loop at 3900 N. University Dr. Local Master Gardeners and members of the Pines, Flora and Four Seasons Garden Clubs will serve as docents for the garden tours.
Dog House Splash and Share!
- When: 9am-4pm
- Where: A Dog House, Flint
- Cost: Free Entry (With a Pet Food Donation)
Come jump into fun with your favorite 4 legged friend and help out a local animal shelter with a food donation! We’ll have fun and games and gather food donations to share with homeless pets! Earn points toward your UDD Title, earn an invite to UDD Nationals in September AND help feed our area hungry pets!!
Arts Market: Sustainability and Eco-Art
- When: 10am-2pm
- Where: 411 East Hospital Street, Nacogdoches
- Cost: Free Entry
Vendors selling original hand made items and art.
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site Reopening Event
- When: 10am-3pm
- Where: Caddo Mounds State Historic Site, Alto
- Cost: Free
Following its near-total destruction after a tornado in 2019, Caddo Mounds State Historic Site will celebrate its official reopening on Saturday, May 18. The ribbon-cutting ceremony commences at 11:30 a.m. with speakers reflecting on the importance of restoring the site and the resiliency of the Caddo Nation. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the new $2.5 million visitor center and reconstructed grass house and participate in a variety of outdoor activities including: Atlatl dart throwing: Participants will learn about the development of hunting tools, different atlatl styles, and dart throwing techniques. They will then put what they learned to the test by throwing darts at a target using the atlatl. Friction fire demonstration: Visitors will enhance their survival skills as they learn the ancient technique of starting a fire using friction between two objects. Flint Knapping: Learn the ancient art of making arrowheads from stone. Archaeology tour: From 2 - 3 p.m,. archaeologist Victor Galan and Caddo Citizen Lauren Haupt will lead a tour that explores the history and culture of the Caddo people. Cost: The event is free and open to the public.
Expressions of Beauty: The Works of Nancy A. Berkhouse
- When: 10am-4pm
- Where: Goodman-LeGrand House, Tyler
- Cost: Free
Presented by the Palette of Roses Art League and the Nancy A. Berkhouse Estate, Expressions of Beauty celebrates the life and works of the Nancy A. Berkhouse, who was renowned throughout Texas and beyond. Although her initial interest in art was sparked while attending Waynesburg College in Western Pennsylvania, it was after she moved to East Texas in 1960 that her unique gifts truly became manifest. For the next 50 years, Nancy achieved excellence in all genres, but became especially known for her Texas Hill Country landscapes. Her paintings have been purchased by art lovers from across the country and won countless awards, ribbons, and honors.
Peltier Subaru Dirty Dog Wash
- When: 10am-5pm
- Where: Peltier Subaru, Tyler
- Cost: Free Entry
We need your help to break our Dog-Washing record at Peltier Subaru’s 12th Annual Dirty Dog Wash! Get YOUR dog WASHED for FREE and Peltier Subaru will donate $25 for every dog we wash. We hope to wash 250+ Dogs!! Microchipping and Nail Trims will be offered! **If you have old towels to donate, please bring them too!
Stanley’s Gives Back for Tyler Type One
- When: 11am-3pm
- Where: Stanley’s Famous Pit Barbecue, Tyler
- Cost: Free Entry
We will have an information table and blood sugar screenings on-site. A portion of the proceeds will help fund the programs of Tyler Type One!
East Texas Shootout - National Boat Racing Association
- When: 11am-5pm
- Where: Lake Striker Resort, Reklaw
- Cost: Free Entry
Public welcome. Lawn chairs welcome. Striker restaurant OPEN for event. More info on FLYER!
Fishing with a Ranger
- When: 1:30pm-2:30pm
- Where: Martin Creek Lake State Park, Tatum
- Cost: $4
Come out to fish with our rangers and volunteers at the fishing pier in the day use area. We will be available to help with removing fish and baiting hooks. All equipment and worm bait will be provided. We can show you the ropes if you’ve never fished before, or if you’re experienced you can borrow a rod and some worms and enjoy an afternoon of fishing. Event is free with paid entry to the Park. See you there!
Bags + Brews Cornhole Tournament
- When: 2pm-8pm
- Where: Maude Cobb Convention Center
- Cost: $75 (Register Team Here)
Organized and hosted by East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance and Chase Palmer - Longview Area Cornhole League bringing together cornhole enthusiasts from 4 states with two brackets: competitive and social backyard. The tournament will be held rain or shine. There will be food trucks, beer from local breweries, opportunity to win prizes, and free entry for spectators. This is a family-friendly event. Team/Player registration is available on our website: etxalz.org.
Blind Ambition: Benefiting East Texas Lighthouse
- When: 2pm-11pm
- Where: ETX Brewing Co., Tyler
- Cost: Free Entry
Blind Ambition at ETX Brewing Co. benefiting East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind. Special beer release. Silent auction. And More!
Good Luck with Your Ending
- When: 2pm
- Where: Liberty Hall, Tyler
- Cost: From $12.33 (Tickets Here)
Elliott Spearman is an optimistic young writer who has planned out his entire life based on the success of the novels he has yet to write. When his Uncle Melvin asks him to house-sit his apartment in the big city while he’s away on a business trip, Elliott sees it as the perfect opportunity to finish his novel. However, he soon discovers that the apartment building is filled with kooky characters that become more of a distraction than he anticipated. To make matters worse, the girl next door challenges Elliott’s idealistic view of love. As he confronts reality, Elliott may learn that true love is closer than he thinks. Join us for a hilarious and touching musical comedy filled with song and dance as MMTS presents its 10th original production entitled, Good Luck With Your Ending!
Workout Anytime Tyler South - Grand Opening
- When: 3pm-7pm
- Where: 6004 S Broadway Suite 208, Tyler
- Cost: Free Entry
Food trucks, live music, and BATMAN!
Mother-Daughter Thought Makeover [Relationship-Building Retreat]
- When: 6pm
- Where: 6004 S Broadway Suite 208, Tyler
- Cost: $45 (Register Here)
What could be more beautiful and inspiring for your mother-daughter relationship than a retreat at a flower farm at sunset?? Create a whole new outlook on yourselves and your relationship so that you can both move forward with compassion, courage and peace. Join certified Life Coach, Michelle Cox, on a personalized journey of discovery. More details here.
2024 Lindale Championship Rodeo
- When: 6pm-10pm
- Where: Cross Brand Cowboy Church Arena, Tyler
- Cost: Free
The Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to present the Lindale Championship Rodeo. The rodeo is returning to the Cross Brand Cowboy Church and it will be FREE for all to attend thanks to our ticket sponsors! For more information follow the Lindale Championship Rodeo Facebook event page or visit our website at https://lindalechamber.org/rodeo. We thank you for the support of the Lindale Rodeo and hope families will enjoy family rodeo entertainment thanks to our gracious sponsors.
64th Annual Winnsboro Rodeo
- When: 7pm
- Where: 937 Wheeler Dr, Winnsboro
- Cost: $10
Thursday and Friday Nights are Free!
Malakoff FFA Rodeo
- When: 7:30pm
- Where: Malakoff High School
- Cost: $10
Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 at the rodeo arena behind Malakoff High School. This rodeo is helping to benefit the Malakoff FFA. Come on out and enjoy some bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping, team roping, break away roping, and barrel racing. Admission is 10 dollars for adults, 5 dollars for students and children under five are free.
Saturday Night Stand Up
- When: 8:30pm
- Where: Rose City Comedy, Tyler
- Cost: $15 Presale / $17 Door (Tickets Here)
Kirstie Hayden, Kim Wadsworth, Cody Swindell, and Nikey Butler.
SUNDAY, 5/19
Dog House Splash and Share!
- When: 9am-4pm
- Where: A Dog House, Flint
- Cost: Free Entry (With a Pet Food Donation)
Come jump into fun with your favorite 4 legged friend and help out a local animal shelter with a food donation! We’ll have fun and games and gather food donations to share with homeless pets! Earn points toward your UDD Title, earn an invite to UDD Nationals in September AND help feed our area hungry pets!!
2nd Annual Pride of America Show
- When: 10am-3pm
- Where: Palestine Municipal Airport
- Cost: Free Entry
All patrons are free for the show! All proceeds will be going towards sending our deployed service men and women care packages!
East Texas Shootout - National Boat Racing Association
- When: 12pm-5pm
- Where: Lake Striker Resort, Reklaw
- Cost: Free Entry
Public welcome. Lawn chairs welcome. Striker restaurant OPEN for event. More info on FLYER!
Tour of Home Gardens
- When: 1pm-4pm
- Where: 2516 North St, Nacogdoches
- Cost: $25 (Tickets Here)
This annual event is organized by the Garden Capital of Texas Committee to highlight the work of some of Nacogdoches’ most dedicated gardeners. This year’s tour features three private residences, Cindy and Ray Perry at 610 Park St., Alexandra and James Van Kley at 310 Brookshire Dr., and Judy Abbott and Ralph LaRue at 524 Oakview Dr., and the Lanana Creek Trailhead and Frances Shofner Memorial Loop at 3900 N. University Dr. Local Master Gardeners and members of the Pines, Flora and Four Seasons Garden Clubs will serve as docents for the garden tours.
Good Luck with Your Ending
- When: 2pm
- Where: Liberty Hall, Tyler
- Cost: From $12.33 (Tickets Here)
Elliott Spearman is an optimistic young writer who has planned out his entire life based on the success of the novels he has yet to write. When his Uncle Melvin asks him to house-sit his apartment in the big city while he’s away on a business trip, Elliott sees it as the perfect opportunity to finish his novel. However, he soon discovers that the apartment building is filled with kooky characters that become more of a distraction than he anticipated. To make matters worse, the girl next door challenges Elliott’s idealistic view of love. As he confronts reality, Elliott may learn that true love is closer than he thinks. Join us for a hilarious and touching musical comedy filled with song and dance as MMTS presents its 10th original production entitled, Good Luck With Your Ending!
DIY Manicures with Mom
- When: 3pm
- Where: Bergfeld Park, Tyler
- Cost: $35-$55 (TICKETS HERE)
Nothing says, “You’re the best!”, like a good, fresh coat of polish. Mother’s day isn’t always about how much money you spend. In fact, the greatest gift of all may be spending quality time with her. We’re sure any mom would love some fun in the sun with her favorite little ones.
*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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