15 Things To Do Around East Texas This Weekend – March 28

(East Texas) This time of the year, tourists and visitors are flocking to two of the most beautiful areas in the Lone Star State to marvel at the beauty of the blooms as nature comes out of its winter dormancy.

Thousands of visitors are descending upon Tyler's Azalea District to drive through neighborhoods that are covered in azaleas. They'll park their cars and walk the brick streets to get an upclose look at the color and all the other spring blooms that adorn backyards and flowerbeds in this historic part of the Rose City.

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Forty-five minutes away, visitors are doing the same thing in the Palestine area, only they are marveling at the bright blooms on the dogwood trees. These trees are displaying their white blooms before the light green leaves take over to form the canopy of the tree.

Springtime in East Texas offers up so much more. Families can pack up and have a picnic at Tyler State Park or at any of the lakes in the Piney Woods. Families can find entertainment, festive live music, and treats of all kinds at arts and crafts fairs, bazaars, and events, or just go for a relaxing drive and find an awesome restaurant for lunch in a small town.

Here's a look at what's happening this weekend in East Texas

For more information or to purchase tickets for any ticketed event listed, click or tap the event name to go to its official page for tickets and additional information.

2026 Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration

March 20 - April 5
Palestine

Celebrating the beautiful blooms on the dogwood trees each week, the Palestine area will be bursting with beauty and visitors for three weeks! The driving trails feature the dogwoods meandering throughout Palestine, and each weekend, there are special events planned to feature car shows, wine tasting, rodeo, train excursions, and much more. All the information you need to know is online here!

Tyler Azalea & Spring Flower Trail

March 20 - April 5
Tyler

Dating back to the 1930s, the Tyler Azalea and Spring Flower Trail has a deep history within the city. Millions of azalea blooms burst with vibrant color each year along nearly 10 miles of trails that meander through Tyler's Azalea District. Accessible by vehicle or foot, visitors from around the city, county, state, and nation will be treated to these colorful blooms along with other spring flowers that have been perfectly manicured by their owners.

Spring Carnival at Longview Mall

daily through Sunday
Longview Mall - Longview

The spring carnival is in town with thrills waiting for the whole family. There will be family rides to thrill rides, games, and of course, carnival food too! Get those unlimited ride wrist bands! There is an admission fee to ride the rides and play games. Weather permitting.

Taste Of Tyler

Thursday 6p-9:30p
2000 W Front St - Tyler

Sample bites of the tastiest food from some of the best restaurants in Tyler at the Taste of Tyler. Tyler area restaurants will be serving up bite-sized samples of their best offerings to participants. Food, desserts, drinks, and more will highlight this ticketed event that will support scholarships for local culinary arts programs.

Main Street Movie Night

Friday @ 7:30p
100 N Commerce St - Kilgore

Kilgore Main Street is hosting Main Street Movie Night with a showing of Miss Congeniality in the heart of downtown Kilgore. Bring your lawn chairs, some blankets, and movie snacks!

Car Shows

Cars and Coffee
Saturday 8a-12n
215 E Shannon Rd - Sulphur Springs

Bear Creek Car Show
Saturday 8a-3p
10857 Highway 154 - Marshall

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church
Saturday 9a-2p-3p
18221 FM 2493 (Old Jacksonville Highway) - Flint

Farm and Flower Market

Saturday 9a-1p
813 W Spring St - Palestine

It's opening weekend for the market in Palestine. The pavilion will be filled with farmers, bakers, artisans, and live music. Shop, support local farmers, and enjoy the spring atmosphere.

Strut Your Mutt 1 Mile Wag Walk

Saturday 10a-11:30a
303 HG Mosley Parkway - Longview

It's the biggest dog party of the year in Longview. The family fun 1-mile Wag Walk is fun for the family and the four-legged, or three-legged, buddy too! Registration is required.

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday @ 11a
5662 White Oak Rd - Big Sandy

Hunt the Easter Eggs at Revere Farms in Big Sandy. This is a free event for children 10 and under. Just bring your basket to find the eggs and shop with the vendors, get your face painted, have lunch, and spend the day on the farm.

Easter Bash 2026

Saturday 11a-2p
17002 Highway 69 - Tyler

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day with egg hunts, games, bounce houses, food trucks, photo ops, and even a Holy Week interactive walk-through designed to help kids and adults experience the story of Easter in a meaningful, hands-on way. Egg hunts happen on the hour, with age-separated hunts so every child can enjoy the fun safely and fairly. This is a come-and-go event, so invite friends, bring neighbors, and celebrate Easter with us - we can’t wait to see you here!

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Spokes & Cones

Saturday 11a-3p
145 Beaulah St - Hawkins

The event rolls into downtown Hawkins Saturday morning. It's a front-porch bike event where you can admire bikes, sell bikes, or purchase bikes. If you're looking for a bike, this is a cool event for you to talk to those who enjoy bikes and are enthusiasts and hobbyists.

Art In The Park

Saturday 2p-3p
789 Texas State Park Road 16 - Tyler

Stroll the Tyler State Park trails and learn about nature, and try to recreate nature's beauty with your own art. Admission to the park is required, but the event is free with limited art supplies.

Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt

Saturday 2:30p-4p
1712 Old Omen Rd - Tyler

This is a free Easter egg hunt at Fairwood UMC. There will be activities and crafts for the kids in addition to the egg hunts.