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, 10/17

East Texas Yamboree

When: 8:30am-Midnight
Where: Downtown Gilmer

Full Schedule Here! The East Texas Yamboree is a big family event where there is something for everyone to enjoy: Barn Dance - Main Attraction Pat Green. Concerts (With Opening Acts and a Headline Band). Livestock and Ag Mechanics Show. Photography Activities. Queen’s Coronation. The Queen’s Race (a Contest Where the Queen Is Determined). Gospel Stage with the area’s best in Gospel Music. Carnival and Midway Excitement on the County Square. Parades on Friday and Saturday for the Whole Family to Enjoy. And so much MORE!

91st Annual Tyler Rose Festival

When: 9am-5pm
Where: Tyler Rose Center

Full Schedule Here! Ribbon Cutting. Morning Prayer Service. Rose Display. Art Show & Sale.

Game Day @ Jacksonville Public Library

When: 12pm-7pm
Where: Jacksonville Public Library

Welcome to our weekly Game Day at the library! Come play games with friends. You can check out our games or bring your favorite to share.

Baskerville

When: 7:30pm
Where: Tyler Civic Theatre Center

Comedic genius Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Moon Over Buffalo) transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure. Sherlock Holmes is on the case. The male heirs of the Baskerville line are being dispatched one by one. To find their ingenious killer, Holmes and Watson must brave the desolate moors before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than forty characters. TICKETS

FRIDAY, 10/18

East Texas Yamboree

When: 8am-Midnight
Where: Downtown Gilmer

Texas Star Quilters Guild Quilt Show

When: 9am-5pm
Where: Canton Civic Center

Vendors, Door Prizes, Bazaar, Country Store, Raffles. Admission $5.00 (kids under 12 are free).

91st Annual Tyler Rose Festival

When: 9am-7pm
Where: Tyler Rose Center

Full Schedule Here! Rose Display. Art Show & Sale. Men’s Luncheon. Ladies Luncheon. Matinee Coronation. Evening Coronation. Event Tickets

Fall 2024 Piney Woods Wine Festival

When: 4pm-9pm
Where: Picker’s Pavilion at Blackberry Square, Lindale

Join us in the heart of Lindale for a weekend filled with wine tasting, live music, and local artisan vendors. Sip on a variety of award-winning wines from the Piney Woods Wine Trail while enjoying the ambiance of Picker’s Pavilion at Blackberry Square. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just looking for a fun weekend away, this event is perfect for everyone. Don’t miss this WINE-derful experience! MORE INFO HERE!

Texas Bigfoot Conference

When: 6pm-9pm
Where: Jefferson Visitors Center

Learn what’s really out there in the awesome 2-day conference! Learn from tons of cryptid experts!

Haunted Library 2024

When: 6pm-9pm
Where: Longview Public Library

For two nights we will transform the entire library into a terrifying haunted house, and the stacks become a dark lair of monsters, frights, and spirits! $5.00 per person (all ages).

Tauren Wells & Danny Gokey Concert

When: 7pm
Where: Green Acres Baptist Church, Tyler

Don’t miss the chance to catch Tauren Wells and Danny Gokey with special guest Ryan Ellis live on The Takeback Tour this Fall, hitting 12 cities across the nation! Experience nights filled with contagious energy and heartfelt worship, designed to uplift not only the church but the community beyond. Get ready to be moved and inspired by their chart-topping hits including “Known,” “Hills and Valleys,” “Haven’t Seen It Yet,” and “Tell Your Heart to Beat Again,” as well as some brand new songs! Grab your tickets now and be part of these unforgettable nights! TICKETS

Beetlejuice

When: 7pm
Where: Liberty Hall, Tyler

After Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam Maitland (Alec Baldwin) die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their country residence, unable to leave the house. When the unbearable Deetzes (Catherine O’Hara, Jeffrey Jones) and teen daughter Lydia (Winona Ryder) buy the home, the Maitlands attempt to scare them away without success. Their efforts attract Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton), a rambunctious spirit whose “help” quickly becomes dangerous for the Maitlands and innocent Lydia. TICKETS

Baskerville

When: 7:30pm
Where: Tyler Civic Theatre Center

SATURDAY, 10/19

Downtown Tyler Farmers Market

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

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

East Texas Yamboree

When: 8:30am-Midnight
Where: Jacksonville Public Library

Texas Star Quilters Guild Quilt Show

When: 9am-4pm
Where: Canton Civic Center

Vendors, Door Prizes, Bazaar, Country Store, Raffles. Admission $5.00 (kids under 12 are free).

91st Annual Tyler Rose Festival

When: 9am-7pm
Where: Tyler Rose Center

Full Schedule Here! Parade. Rose Display. Art Show & Sale. Arts & Crafts Fair. Tyler’s Old Rose Open House. Queen’s Tea. Event Tickets

Texas Bigfoot Conference

When: 9am-9pm
Where: Jefferson Visitors Center

Learn what’s really out there in the awesome 2-day conference! Learn from tons of cryptid experts!

DFW Swing Out Tyler - New Beginners Class

When: 10am
Where: 1116 W Bow St, Tyler

Join us for an extraordinary dance like no other! New Beginner’s Classes: Dive into the smooth world of DFW Swing Out every Saturday from 10:00 am-12:00pm, dancers who has mastered the 6 basic steps 1. Basic 2. Full Turn 3. Half turn 4. Walk 5. Transition 6. Step 2/ Behind the back. Weather you come with a partner or fly solo our classes offer a fun easy learning environment. Discover the joy of Swing Out as you learn the 6 basic steps, master lead follow techniques, perfect your turns, groove to the rhythm, and embrace dance floor etiquette. Connect with a vibrant community: as a member, you’ll have the opportunity to host and attend social dance events within the DFW Swing Out. Let’s come together and grow the Tyler East TX community a 50-member group, creating a strong support system for our own sensational social event.

The Coco Bean Fall Market & Live Music

When: 10am-2pm
Where: The Coco Bean, Tyler

Come join us for our Fall Market. Enjoy local vendors like Emily Gibbons Jewelry, Pine and Rose Mercantile, Culture and Crust, and many more! We won’t spare any of the perks. Those in attendance can enjoy local eatery food trucks and a play area for the kids. Don’t miss grabbing a flight of mocktails, a coffee, or smoothie from inside The Coco Bean. Our Holistic Med-Spa will run several promotions and have sale items to shop through in our store.

Fall 2024 Piney Woods Wine Festival

When: 11am-7pm
Where: Picker’s Pavilion at Blackberry Square, Lindale

Video Games & Halloween Coloring

When: 11am-8pm
Where: Geektopia, Kilgore

Bring the kids to Geektopia for a little seasonal fun! We’ll have video games running on 2 TVs, as well as Halloween-themed coloring sheets and puzzles. Simple, fun activities and all for FREE.

Cheesin’ Fest Halloween Special

When: 1pm-11pm
Where: Liberty Hall, Tyler

We’re excited to announce a spooktacular event coming your way! On October 19th, join us at Liberty Hall for Cheesin’ Fest, featuring an incredible lineup of over 25 talented Texas comedians and a special live music performance. Prepare for an evening filled with laughter and fun as we celebrate the Halloween season! TICKETS & SCHEDULE

2nd Annual Rusty Axe Brewing Oktoberfest

When: 2pm
Where: Rusty Axe Brewing Company, Lufkin

Join us on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 2 PM for a spectacular day packed with festive fun, incredible music, and, of course, outstanding craft beers! The Rusty Axe Brewing Company is turning up the excitement this year with an even bigger and better celebration than our first go-around!

The Chadderbox Master League

When: 2pm-8pm
Where: The Chadderbox Hobby Shop, Lufkin

Come out and compete in The Chadderbox Master League! Earn points towards your first gym badge by participating and competing in Pokémon battles and trade sessions!

Chess Club with Tyler TX Chess

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

Come join us every Saturday 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!

Tobaccodoches Cigar Festival 2024

When: 3pm-9pm
Where: Nacogdoches Cigar Co.

Join us for the 4th Annual Tobaccodoches Cigar Festival, where the aroma of fine cigars fills the air and good times await! Featuring one exclusive pipe vendor and an impressive lineup of 9 renowned cigar vendors, this is your chance to indulge in a flavorful experience that’s sure to delight your senses. Enjoy live music that will set the perfect vibe, while savoring delicious food and drinks alongside fellow enthusiasts—old friends and new! Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or just curious, come celebrate the camaraderie of cigar lovers in a vibrant atmosphere that promises unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out on the excitement—your next favorite cigar awaits!

Radiant Dinner & Movie

When: 5:30pm
Where: Covenant Church of East Texas, Rusk

The Radiant group (ages 35-50) is having a Dinner & Movie Night Saturday 10/19 at 5:30. Pull out your creative skills and bring a unique Mexican style charcuterie board and dress in fun festive attire. There will be a prize for the most unique board and for the most festive themed attire. Movie following dinner; childcare for up to 6th grade provided. Come join us!

Haunted Library 2024

When: 6pm-9pm
Where: Longview Public Library

For two nights we will transform the entire library into a terrifying haunted house, and the stacks become a dark lair of monsters, frights, and spirits! $5.00 per person (all ages).

The Elvis Experience featuring Josh Davis

When: 7pm
Where: The Reo Palm Isle, Longview

Josh gives you the very best of Elvis in this spectacular one man show!!! $8 VIP $6 General Admission.

Baskerville

When: 7:30pm
Where: Tyler Civic Theatre Center

Saturday Night Stand Up Comedy

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

Tickets: $17 Online / $19 Walk Up. Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm. Run time: 90 Minutes. Age: 17+. This event is BYOB.

Haunted Walking Tours of Mineola, TX

When: 8:30pm
Where: 117 N Johnson St, Mineola

Find out what goes bump in the night, and whole bunch of history, in Mineola, TX! Every Saturday night at 8:30PM we meet in front of the Historic Select Theater at 114 N. Johnson (or across the street at Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe - 117 N. Johnson) and begin a two hour (sometimes longer) walking journey through the haunted streets and buildings of this historic town! Travel with a professional paranormal investigator! Use the equipment as seen on TV! Go inside some places and participate in experiments designed to communicate with the departed! It’s a tour and a hunt combined and it’s a heck of a fun way to spend a Saturday night! Tickets are $15 per person. Please, no children under 10yrs because it can get quite spooky. No inebriated customers please. We keep it family friendly!

SUNDAY, 10/20

91st Annual Tyler Rose Festival

When: 9am-5pm
Where: Tyler Rose Center

Full Schedule Here! Rose Display. Arts & Crafts Fair.

Taste of Italy Brunch

When: 11am-2pm
Where: Fresh by Brookshires, Tyler

Join us for a Taste of Italy brunch out here on the patio with live music by Texas Soul Syndicate! They’re here with jazz, funk, soul, and r&b to groove to while you enjoy an amazing brunch from our grill or inside the store. Try the frittata Italiano with eggs, cheese, peppers, onions, tomato, and prosciutto. Or maybe lemon ricotta pancakes are more your style, garnished with fresh berries. A caprese salad with fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar glaze is a wonderfully light choice to ease through lunch as well. With so many delicious options to choose from, you may want to order the whole thing! Stop by for lunch today and try out some Italian favorites, available today only, and relax on the patio with live music by Texas Soul Syndicate.

Baskerville

When: 2:30pm
Where: Tyler Civic Theatre Center

Brick Street Block Party

When: 5pm-7pm
Where: First Baptist Church Tyler

Join us for the first annual BRICK STREET BLOCK PARTY on Sunday, October 20th from 5:00-7:00pm in the Plaza Tower Parking Lot! This is a free and fun event for all ages with food, bounce houses, carnival rides, games, face painting, hayrides, and candy!

UT Tyler Trunk or Treat 2024

When: 5pm-7pm
Where: UT Tyler Parking Lots 6 and 7

The annual Trunk or Treat in partnership with UT Tyler will be held Sunday, October 20th in parking lots 6 & 7 on the UT campus. Trunk or Treat provides members of the Tyler community an alternative to traditional trick-or-treating in a fun and safe environment.

*All dates and information are subject to change. Contact us if there are changes to the schedule or if we left anything out