The East Texas Weekend Preview (July 18th - July 21st)

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, 7/18

Art Show: Reflections and Omens

• When: 9am-9pm
• Where: Gallery Main Street, Tyler

The show will be on view through August 7th. Free admission. Complimentary refreshments. Learn more about artist Shaun Roberts, HERE!

Trivia Night at Rose City Draft House & Bar

• When: 7:30pm
• Where: Rose City Draft House & Bar, Tyler

Come join us for Trivia Thursdays at Rose City Draft House and Bar $1 off mules and prizes for the best teams! *This event is 21+ Only

FRIDAY, 7/19

Art Show: Reflections and Omens

• When: 9am-9pm
• Where: Gallery Main Street, Tyler

The show will be on view through August 7th. Free admission. Complimentary refreshments. Learn more about artist Shaun Roberts, HERE!

National Junkfood Day

• When: 9:30am
• Where: Front Office Gym, Tyler

Join us for a celebration of National Junk Food Day! Stop by the Front Office to see and sample all the different junk foods that make the cut!

Monkey See Monkey Do!

• When: 11am
• Where: Paris Public Library

Animals in the Library! All ages are invited to the Library on July 19th at 11 AM to see and learn all about animals.

2024 Sulphur Springs Tattoo Expo

• When: 1pm-11pm
• Where: Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, Sulphur Springs

Come out for the 5th annual Sulphur Springs Tattoo Expo hosted by Ink Masters Tattoo Show! Live tattooing all weekend by up to 80 award winning tattoo artists and piercers! Tickets will be available at the door only! Get there before 5pm on Friday for a $5 discount on any pass (day or weekend)! Friday: 1:00pm - 11:00pm = $20 ($5 off before 5pm). Saturday: 11:00am - 11:00pm = $20. Sunday: 11:00am - 9:00pm = $20. 3-day weekend pass = $35. FREE RAFFLE GIVEAWAYS with $1,200 worth of free tattoos throughout the weekend with the attending artists of your choice! RSVP HERE!

Science on State - Cool Chemistry

• When: 2pm-3pm
• Where: Kurth Memorial Library II, Lufkin

“Have a blast (literally!) witnessing demonstrations of combustion, color changes, and polymers, and watching the incredible effects of liquid nitrogen! This exciting presentation takes an in-depth look at chemical changes and states of matter, observing various types of reactions and the byproducts created. From seeing a “stoplight” reaction, to examining the special properties of lycopodium, the wonders of chemistry will amaze your students.

The Force Friday

• When: 6pm-9pm
• Where: The Board Room, Tyler

We’ve got so many Star Wars games to play, we figured we might as well have a night every month where we play them! We’ll be breaking out some games like X-Wing, Timeline Twist, Trivial Pursuit, Rebellion, Outer Rim, and more! All with a Star Wars theme! Different games have different styles and mechanics, so there’s definitely a game for everyone! Play our Star Wars games, or bring your own and share! Registration for this Event is $5 per person, payable at the door when you arrive, and includes a free drink from The Mark.

White Oak Timberhogs vs. Fort Smith Marshals

• When: 7:05pm
• Where: White Oak City Park

Friday Night Fireworks Baseball Game featuring your local MidAmerican team! Tickets Here!

Grease at Tyler Civic Theatre Center

• When: 7:30pm
• Where: Tyler Civic Theatre Center
• Cost: $15-$25 (Tickets Here)

Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical.

Friday Night Fresh

• When: 8:30pm
• Where: Rose City Comedy, Tyler

Tickets: $10 Presale / $12 Door. TICKETS HERE! Doors 8:00p / Show 8:30p. This event is BYOB. Experience our Preferred Seating option for ultimate comfort and convenience at our events. With Preferred Seating, you get to choose from available seating options and enjoy four complimentary refreshments of your choice per ticket.

SATURDAY, 7/20

Farmers Market

• When: 8am-12pm
• Where: 221 S. Broadway Ave, Tyler

Open Every Saturday. Free Parking at Fair Plaza Garage. Pet Friendly.

Princesses in the Park

• When: 8:30am-10am
• Where: Marshall City Park

Join us at City Park for a morning with your favorite princesses. A commemorative photo will be provided!

Freedom Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market

• When: 9am-2pm
• Where: 1800 Ford Chapel Rd, Lufkin

Vendors welcome at 8 am for set up. Please call the VFW at 634-4133 to register and reserve your spot. We will be moving indoors so space is limited. Be sure to sign up.

Art Show: Reflections and Omens

• When: 9am-9pm
• Where: Gallery Main Street, Tyler

The show will be on view through August 7th. Free admission. Complimentary refreshments. Learn more about artist Shaun Roberts, HERE!

Yoga on the Rocks

• When: 10am
• Where: Zen Kitchen, Kilgore
• Cost: $15

Join us Saturday the 20th for a 45 minute Flow at 10 AM for Yoga On The Rocks at Zen Kitchen. This unique class is open to all levels and invites everyone to relax, have fun and enjoy the experience. Grab a cocktail, mocktail, or coffee before class and sip it between poses as you flow through a series of gentle and mindful movements. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a beginner, this fun and refreshing session is designed to rejuvenate your body and mind. Can’t wait to see you there!

Drive to Remember 2024 Car Show

• When: 10am-3pm
• Where: Maude Cobb Convention Center, Longview

Join us for Drive To Remember’s 2024 car show fundraiser benefitting the East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance! This year’s event will be indoor AND outdoor! In order to accommodate our growing number of participants, we are expanding the carshow grounds to allow more vehicles. GENERAL ADMISSION: FREE

Hidden Julz 1yr Anniversary!

• When: 10am-4pm
• Where: 16700 FM 2493 Suite 400, Tyler

Yay!! We’ve been open for ONE WHOLE YEAR!! Rent a booth for our anniversary weekend for just $10!!! Come shop! We will have lots of giveaways, a drawing. Cookies, snowcones, & popcorn!! Can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Basic Fiber Wet-felting with Giselle

• When: 11am
• Where: Bob Wells Nursery at Sorelle Farms, Mineola

If you are facinated with fiber and want to have fun learning how to felt we have the perfect workshop for you! Giselle with Moxie fiber will be here teaching us how to go from beautiful raw fiber to a finished product, in this case a whimsical flower.

Barbie Brunch

• When: 11am-1pm
• Where: TBP Selfie Studio, Lufkin
• Cost: $15 (TICKETS)

Join us at 11AM for our Barbie Brunch celebrating 1 year since the Barbie movie came out!This event will include brunch and selfies (including in our Barbie box)! Dress up like your fav Barbie or get creative and come as a new version of Barbie.

2024 Sulphur Springs Tattoo Expo

• When: 11am-11pm
• Where: Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, Sulphur Springs

Come out for the 5th annual Sulphur Springs Tattoo Expo hosted by Ink Masters Tattoo Show! Live tattooing all weekend by up to 80 award winning tattoo artists and piercers! Tickets will be available at the door only! Get there before 5pm on Friday for a $5 discount on any pass (day or weekend)! Friday: 1:00pm - 11:00pm = $20 ($5 off before 5pm). Saturday: 11:00am - 11:00pm = $20. Sunday: 11:00am - 9:00pm = $20. 3-day weekend pass = $35. FREE RAFFLE GIVEAWAYS with $1,200 worth of free tattoos throughout the weekend with the attending artists of your choice! RSVP HERE!

Jeep Show

• When: 12pm-3pm
• Where: Roughneck Harley-Davidson, Longview

Come and showcase your Jeep for a chance to win a gift card up to $300. Open to the public to come and vote on your favorite jeep! Email jenni@roughneckharley.com to sign up!

Summer Plant Swap

• When: 1pm
• Where: Tyler Public Library

Summer Plant Swap! Bring a plant, or a cutting, and pick some new ones to bring home! Soil, cups and a couple shears will be provided, but feel free to bring any supplies you need!! Drop off your plants in the morning, or bring them at 1! Please include a note with plant name and care tips as well to help aid the new owners!

Chess Club with Tyler TX Chess

• When: 3pm-6pm
• Where: The Board Room, Tyler

Come join us every Saturday from 4-6 pm (or whenever!) for some Red-Hot chess action! We have plenty of boards, seats, clocks, or whatever you need to get your game on. Come meet some new members of the TBRT community and let’s build the best chess club in East Texas!

Locked & Loaded Pride of America Car Show

• When: 3pm-6:30pm
• Where: VFW Lufkin

All proceeds will be going towards deployment care packages!

White Oak Timberhogs vs. Fort Smith Marshals

• When: 7:05pm
• Where: White Oak City Park

Super Saturday Baseball Game featuring your local MidAmerican team! Tickets Here!

Grease at Tyler Civic Theatre Center

• When: 7:30pm
• Where: Tyler Civic Theatre Center
• Cost: $15-$25 (Tickets Here)

Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical.

Space Rangers Adventure Squad

• When: 8pm
• Where: Lake Tawakoni State Park, Wills Point
• Cost: Park Entry Fee ($5)

Observe stars, planets and constellation through the park telescopes! Learn about constellations and basic astronomy! This program is FREE with park entry ($5 per person aged 13 and older).

Saturday Night Stand Up

• When: 8:30pm
• Where: Rose City Comedy, Tyler

Tickets: $15 Presale / $17 Door. TICKETS HERE! Doors 8:00p / Show 8:30p. This event is BYOB. Experience our Preferred Seating option for ultimate comfort and convenience at our events. With Preferred Seating, you get to choose from available seating options and enjoy four complimentary refreshments of your choice per ticket.

SUNDAY, 7/21

Art Show: Reflections and Omens

• When: 9am-9pm
• Where: Gallery Main Street, Tyler

The show will be on view through August 7th. Free admission. Complimentary refreshments. Learn more about artist Shaun Roberts, HERE!

2024 Sulphur Springs Tattoo Expo

• When: 11am-9pm
• Where: Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, Sulphur Springs

Come out for the 5th annual Sulphur Springs Tattoo Expo hosted by Ink Masters Tattoo Show! Live tattooing all weekend by up to 80 award winning tattoo artists and piercers! Tickets will be available at the door only! Get there before 5pm on Friday for a $5 discount on any pass (day or weekend)! Friday: 1:00pm - 11:00pm = $20 ($5 off before 5pm). Saturday: 11:00am - 11:00pm = $20. Sunday: 11:00am - 9:00pm = $20. 3-day weekend pass = $35. FREE RAFFLE GIVEAWAYS with $1,200 worth of free tattoos throughout the weekend with the attending artists of your choice! RSVP HERE!

Grease at Tyler Civic Theatre Center

• When: 2:30pm
• Where: Tyler Civic Theatre Center
• Cost: $15-$25 (Tickets Here)

Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical.

Brew-sed Up Sundays

• When: 6pm-11pm
• Where: True Vine Brewing Co, Tyler
• Cost: $10-$35 (Tickets Here)

Join us for an electrifying series of rock concerts, Brew-sed Up Sundays, where music and craft beer collide in an unforgettable monthly event! Starting this June, Dismantled Entertainment brings you the best local rock bands to True Vine Brewing, creating a perfect Sunday evening for music lovers and beer enthusiasts alike.

White Oak Timberhogs vs. Fort Smith Marshals

• When: 6:05pm
• Where: White Oak City Park

Family Sunday Fun Day Baseball Game featuring your local MidAmerican team! Tickets Here!

*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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