It’s Halloween Weekend, Have Fun At These 16 East Texas Events
Halloween weekend is here, East Texas! Thanks to their parents and the many churches and civic organizations hosting these fun events, thousands of kids will be dressed up in their favorite costumes and hitting up fall festivals and carnivals through the Piney Woods.
From trunk-or-treats to fall festivals kids will be loading up on all kinds of candy while playing games and eating on nachos, hot dogs, and other tasty treats.
By no means is this a complete list of all the fall festivals and carnivals happening, but a snapshot of some of the ones we found online.
In addition, some big events are happening during the day as well.
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.
Hog Festival - Ben Wheeler
Friday and Saturday
downtown Ben Wheeler - Ben Wheeler
Definitely one of the most unique festivals in the state as Ben Wheeler celebrates the hog. Originally known as the Feral Hog Festival, it was changed to Hogfest, then to Hogtoberfest, and now back to Hog Festival! Whatever they call it, it's definitely unique and East Texas. This festival will feature a hog parade, a pageant, a parade, a hog cook-off, and many other unique contests and events. This year's theme is 'Jurassic Pork'!
Hopkins County Fall Festival - Sulphur Springs
through Sunday
Hopkins County Fair Grounds and Civic Center - Sulphur Springs
The Hopkins County Fall Festival will have it all - a parade, craft show, kids zone, carnival rides, games and food, loads of exhibits, and a hay baling contest.
Hot Pepper Festival - Palestine
Saturday
Main St.- Palestine
Can you handle the heat? If you love peppers, this is the festival for you. There will be an atomic wing eating contest, a jalapeno pepper eating contest, and more things to do and see all centered around the hot pepper!
East Texas Haunted Houses
open nightly
East Texas
It is haunted house season in East Texas. Check out our list of some of the best haunted houses that will leave you absolutely terrified and shaking in fear. Be sure to check each site for directions, operating hours, and of course admission fees.
East Texas Pumpkin Patch
various hours
locations throughout East Texas
Whether you use them for your front porch fall decoration or for Halloween to create that perfect jack-o-lantern there are plenty of places around East Texas where you can find that perfect pumpkin and have some fun along the way too.
Halloween Movie At The Rec
Friday 6p-8p
S Martin Luther King Blvd - Longview
Bring the whole family and enjoy a screening of the animated favorite Hotel Transylvania—a perfect, not-so-scary treat for all ages at Broughton Recreation Center in Longview. Whether you’re young or just young at heart, this event promises a night of laughter, fun, and Halloween spirit.
Come dressed in your favorite costume and take part in our spooky costume contest! Prizes will be awarded to the best-dressed attendees, so get creative!
Mark your calendars, and we’ll see you there for a fang-tastic night at the Rec!
24th annual Festival of Pumpkins
Saturday 9a-5p
downtown Paris - Paris
plan to attend the 24th Festival of Pumpkins in downtown Paris, Texas. Held on Saturday, October 26, 2024. This community event is for the whole family and includes good music, vendors, concessions, kids games, costume contests, and more.
SPCA East Texas Trunk Or Treat
Saturday @ 10a
Bossart Bark Park - Tyler
Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat bash at Bossart Bark Park! Round up the little ones and furry pals for a paw-some time with food trucks, sweet treats, a pet parade, and tons of fun. Don't miss out on the chance to strut your pet's stuff in the Pet Costume Contest kicking off at 11 AM!
Fall Festival At The East Texas Arboretum
Saturday 10a-3p
Patterson Rd - Athens
Join us for fall family fun! We are delighted to partner up with local artists, vendors, bounce houses, games, and plant experts like the Henderson County Master Gardeners! New this year is a spooky Trail of Terror put on by the Henderson County Performing Arts Council. It will be a Tricky Treat! Entry will be $10 a car. Food trucks will be available for additional purchases. This is a ticketed event.
Trunk Or Treat At Broadway Powersports
Saturday 2p-4p
Hwy 155 - Tyler
Join us for a Spook-tacular Trunk or Treat event at Broadway Powersports on Saturday, October 26 from 2-4 PM!!
Compete in our Costume Contest
Trunk or Treat with family and friends
Pet some adorable LLAMAS
Get your face painted. Enjoy local cuisine and don't forget the dessert! We can't wait to enjoy some spooky festivities with you, your family and friends! It'll be a smashin' good time.
Trunk Or Treat @ Roughneck Harley-Davidson
Saturday @ 12n
N Fourth St - Longview
Bring the family for a spooky good time at Roughneck Harley-Davidson's Trunk or Treat event! Bikes will be lined up for trick-or-treating, offering plenty of candy and fun for all ages. Come in costume and enjoy a safe, festive Halloween experience!
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Halloween Hustle 5k For The United Way
Saturday @ 4p
S Broadway - Tyler
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Halloween Hustle 5K is a community event designed to promote health and wellness through exercise for the entire family with all funds benefitting United Way of Smith County. We encourage participants to come to have fun by wearing their favorite Halloween costume and to stick around post-race for the annual trunk or treat event. This is a ticketed event for the 5k.
Downtown Longview Halloween Trick-Or-Treat
Saturday 4p-8p
downtown Longview - Longview
Downtown Longview Halloween Trick or Treat event is for all of the ghosts, ghouls, witches, warlocks, and every other costume who wants to have a safe and fun trick-or-treating experience. A free showing of the 2024 movie "IF," will be held at 6:45 pm at the sculpture garden located at E. Tyler and N. Fredonia Streets. Free popcorn will be available while supplies last. Make it an evening out and enjoy dinner downtown at one of our amazing restaurants.
903 Jeep Club's Jeep-O-Ween & Trunk-Or-Treat
Saturday 5p-8p
SSW Loop 323 - Tyler
903 Jeep Club’s Jeep~🎃~Ween is going to be a Spooktacular time! Our friends at Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ have welcomed 903 Jeep Club again this year to take over their parking lot to share our decorated Jeepin’ fun and to hand out candy to all the kids!!
🎃 Jeepers, don’t forget to bring lots of candy to hand out!!
🎃 Jeeps will start showing up @ 4 o’clock to decorate 🎃
Fall Fest @ Colonial Hills Baptist Church
Saturday 6p-8p
S Broadway Ave - Tyler
A free family fun event at CHBC on October 26 from 6-8 pm!
Food
Coffee Tent
Cotton Candy
Carmel Apples
Face Painting
Craft Corner
Gaga Ball Pit
Smashing Fruit
Outdoor Games
Hayride
Balloon Animals
And Candy!
Bring a friend and come join us for a great experience!
Trunk-Or-Treat @ Lane's Chapel Church
Sunday 3p-5p
Old Jacksonville Hwy - Tyler
Free Event!🎉
Fun for the Whole Family!🎃
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