Strawberries, Splash Pads, Fishing, Horses & Free Movies In East Texas This Weekend
Looking at the East Texas events calendar, there is no shortage of events happening this weekend. There are plenty of activities for you and the family to be a part of.
As the temperatures heat up to the mid-80s Saturday you might need to cool off and you can do it at one of the splash pads that are opening up Saturday at four Tyler area city parks.
Here's a look at this weekend's event happening across 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.
Kilgore Boomtown Bash
Saturday 8a-2p
East Texas Oil Museum - Kilgore College
Get ready for the ultimate family fun at Boomtown Bash! Lace-up for the Fueling Fitness 5K and Fun Run, where fitness meets fun. Experience the excitement of Touch-A-Truck, shop ’til you drop with our amazing vendors, tantalize your taste buds with delicious food, and let the kids bounce away in our bounce houses. Plus, dance the day away with our live DJ spinning tunes till 2:00 pm. There is a registration fee to participate in the 5K and fun run.
Urban Kids Fishing Derby Texas
Saturday 8a-12n
Woldert Park - Tyler
The free Urban Kids Fishing Derby Texas event will be held at Woldert Park, 701 W 32nd St, Tyler. The event is for ages 4-16 with parents from 8 am-12 pm. Bring your pole, bucket, and chair. There will be food and Biggest Fish is $100.00. Register in advance for the event, space is limited.
Challenge Air Tyler Fly Day Event
Saturday 8a-4p
Historical Aviation Memorial Museum - Tyler
Challenge Air was created to change the perception of children with special needs through the gift flight. By eliminating the belief that they are limited, the children can grow to their full potential. They are given the opportunity to find courage within themselves and build in areas where they lack self-esteem. Challenge Air for Kids & Friends provides an unforgettable growing experience that opens the door to possibilities while allowing the children to see if they can fly a plane they can do anything. Registration is required and only open to East Texas residents.
City Of Tyler Splashpads
opening day Saturday
parks throughout Tyler
Tyler Parks and Recreation are welcoming families out to splash around on the city's splash pads. Splash pads will be active from 9a-9a daily through early fall. This is opening weekend for all the fun. Splash pads are located in the following Tyler City Parks:
Bergfeld Park
Woldert Park/Glass Recreation Center
Faulkner Park
P.T. Cole Park
Arp Strawberry Festival
Saturday and Sunday
Arp City Park - Arp
The Annual Arp Strawberry Festival will be a 2-day event this year. Saturday, April 27th from 9a-5p & Sunday, April 28th 1p-5p. This year our community will have been named "Arp" for 125 years! We have live music, train rides, balloon artists and face painting, an ax trailer, a mechanical bull, food trucks, and many vendors. This event will be one you don't want to miss!! ACE will recognize all Arp High School Seniors and Announce our Scholarship Recipients. Golf carts will valet guests to and from the festival grounds.
Style Show And Mimosa Brunch
Saturday 10a-12n
Patterson Rd - Athens
If you ever needed an excuse to grab a friend and a boozy brunch, here it is! The East Texas Arboretum is proud to host its annual Style Show and Mimosa Brunch to benefit the education programs and gardens of the arboretum.
East Texas Arboretum at 1601 Patterson Rd. Athens. Wear something fabulous, funky, and fun! This year's style show will not only highlight the new fresh looks of boutiques in Athens, but we want to see you! This is a ticketed event.
Bullard Spring Fling
Saturday 10a-4p
W Main St - Bullard
The Bullard Spring Fling is happening this weekend due to last weekend's rain. It will be a day full of food, fun and shopping.
Black Beauty Ranch Tour
Saturday @ 11a
CR 3806 - Murchison
Join us on an unforgettable journey to learn more about
our animal protection work and meet the animals who call Black Beauty Ranch home, including tigers, bears, primates, bison, horses, burros, farm animals and more.
Kilgore Cruise Night
Saturday 5p-8p
downtown Kilgore - Kilgore
Join us for our monthly KILGORE CRUISE NIGHT where everyone is welcome! Bring your new car, classic car, muscle car, truck, motorcycle, project vehicle, or anything in between!!! Enjoy some amazing vehicles and visit the Historic Downtown Kilgore and our local businesses!
Movies In The Park
Saturday @ 8:15p
Bergfeld Park - Tyler
Grab the family, some snacks, chairs, and blankets, and prepare yourself to see 'Wall-E' on the big outdoor screen at Bergfeld Park in Tyler as the 'Movies In The Park Spring 2024' kicks off in Tyler. This is a free event for the entire family.
Farmers Markets
Saturday 9a-1p
221 S Broadway - Tyler
Saturday 9a-12n
E Main St - Whitehouse
Saturday 9a-2p
W Spring St - Palestine
Saturday 9a-1p
US-175 - Frankston
Saturday 8a-12n
Carnegie St - Winnsboro
Mineola Farmers Market
Saturday 8a-1p
W Front St - Mineola
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