At Least 14 Things To Be A Part Of This Weekend In East Texas

(Mix 93-1)  Another weekend is here East Texas!

Take a look at any home improvement store, and you'll see pallet after pallet after pallet of mulch for the flower beds. You'll see colorful flowers just waiting to be planted in your front yard.

When you read that, do you know what that translates into? Work! Yeah, work on the weekend! Forget that work!

You've worked all week long. Yeah, the yard and flower beds need tending to, but push that back to sometime on Sunday and get out there and do something different this Saturday.

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

For more information or to purchase tickets to listed ticketed events, click or tap on the event name to be redirected to their official page or website.

Spring Carnival

daily through May 4th
S Broadway and Loop 323 - Tyler

State fair-style rides, games, and carnival food is waiting for you and the kids to enjoy. Carnival opens at 6p weekdays and 1p on weekends. All rides and attractions are subject to favorable weather. There is an admission fee to ride the rides.

Hwy 80 Sale

Saturday and Sunday
US Hwy 80 - East Texas

It's one of the longest garage sales in the US - stretching from Mesquite, on the west side of Dallas, and continuing along US Hwy 80 through East Texas and on into Louisiana. Individuals, vendors, and businesses will be set up rain or shine, selling all kinds of things. This is a bi-annual event that happens each spring and fall in East Texas.

Golden Get Together 5k Fun Run & 1k Trot

Saturday 7a-10a
FM 779 - Alba

Join us for a 5k fun run and 1k trot! Visit our website for more information and to register for the 5k.

Kilgore College Fueling Fitness, 10k, 5k, & 1-Mile Fun Run

Saturday 7a-11a
Commerce St - Kilgore

2nd Annual KC Fueling Fitness Run/Walk is happening April 26, 2025 AND it's back with a brand new venue and courses!

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the Kilgore College Fueling Fitness 10k, 5k, and Fun Run, a dynamic event bringing together fitness enthusiasts and community supporters alike! Proceeds from this exciting race directly benefit the East Texas Oil Museum, preserving and celebrating the rich history of the Texas oil boom. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or enjoying a leisurely walk, there's a distance for everyone. With a scenic route through Kilgore and activities for all ages, this event is a fantastic way to support a great cause while staying active. Let's fuel fitness and history together!

This race is owned by Kilgore College and is produced with assistance from iTRI365 Timing & Event Production, LLC.

Black Beauty Ranch Tour

Saturday @ 9:30a
CR 3806 - Murchison

We hope you make plans to join us on this educational, memorable experience. Come see and learn about the animals who have found a safe haven at Black Beauty Ranch where they enjoy expansive, natural habitats and pastures! This is a ticketed event.

Bear Creek Pet Adoption Day

Saturday @ 10a
Hwy 154 - Marshall

We are excited to have our Friends of Marshall Animals host a pet adoption day out here at Bear Creek Smokehouse.

Bullard Spring Fling

Saturday @ 10a
W Main St - Bullard

Family Fun, Food Trucks, Local Vendors, Shopping

Summer Kickoff Backyard BBQ Community Event

Saturday 10a-1p
State Hwy 110 - Whitehouse

You’re invited to our Summer Kickoff Backyard BBQ—a sizzling community event packed with fun, flavor, and fantastic memories!
Join us at New Generation Learning Center for a FREE family-friendly afternoon featuring:
• Delicious backyard BBQ
• Family games and summer fun
• A BBQ Pit Raffle giveaway!
Open to the community! Come see what makes our campus special, enjoy some good eats, and meet other local families.

Mission Tejas Folk Festival

Saturday 10a-2p
State Hwy 21 - Grapeland

Come to Mission Tejas for our annual folk festival! Come see presentations of pioneer life in Texas around the early to mid-1800's with activities such as butter churning, sewing, presentations from the Buffalo Soldiers and other aspects of pioneer life! Refreshments will be available for purchase, and we will be holding a raffle with neat prizes!

Taste Of The Oil Patch 24th annual Cook-off Competition

Saturday 11a-3p
Gladewater Rodeo ground - Gladewater

This is a benefit for the children of Truman Smith Children's Center in Gladewater. There will be live auctions, live entertainment, raffle for prizes, and the cook-off of course.

22nd annual Pet Fair

Saturday 12n-7p
S Goode St - Quitman

🐾 Join Us for the 22nd Annual Pet Fair! 🐾
We are excited to announce that it’s that time of year again! Our 22nd Annual Pet Fair is just around the corner, and we want you and your furry friends to join us for a day filled with fun, learning, and community spirit!

There will be vendors on site, activities for you and your pets, pet demonstrations, face painting and more.

Texas Equestrian Gala benefiting Azleway

Saturday 5p-10p
State Hwy 110 - Tyler

16th Annual Gala for Azleway, an organization founded nearly 45 years ago on a 53 acre ranch, east of Tyler cares for children in the foster care system from 103 counties in Texas. Azleway currently has 2 facilities reaching out from offices in Tyler and Big Sandy. Events like these are how we fill the gap between what the state provides and what it actually requires to provide these kids with the most normal lives possible.

Gala is a full‐house crowd enjoying a seated dinner, live and silent auctions, and unique entertainment with a special Hunter‐Jumper exhibition at the Texas Rose Horse Park. The gala is a major fundraiser for this non- profit organization. This is a ticketed event.

Pirate Adventure Parents Night Out

Saturday 5p-9p
US Hwy 271 - Gilmer

🏴‍☠️ ARGGGGG... Parents, are YOU ready for a break?! ☠️
Drop anchor and mark your calendars for a Pirate Adventure – Parents Night Out! 🏴‍☠️
📍 Open to kids in Grades K–5
💰 $20 per child + $7 for dinner
Your kids will have an Arrr..mazing time playing games, making new friends, and enjoying pirate-themed fun while you enjoy a well-deserved night off!

Movies In The Park

Saturday @ 8p
Bergfeld Park - Tyler

'Freaky Friday' will be shown on the big screen outdoors under the stars. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and some snacks and enjoy the movie with your family.