The Fun Continues At These 10 East Texas Weekend Events

For the first time in a couple of months, you may need an umbrella this weekend as you head to one of the many weekend events and dodge some possible showers and thunderstorms in East Texas. While we're thankful for the rain, why does it have to come on our weekends?

We'll take what we can get though and be appreciative of it. Now that Halloween is behind us, it's on to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Christmas lights are already being installed on houses and businesses throughout Tyler and Longview and soon those Christmas inflatables will be popping up in neighborhood laws all across the Piney Woods.

If you're looking for some holiday decorations you can find plenty of them this weekend in Canton and Palestine at the trade days events.

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Also this weekend you're going to gain an extra hour of sleep because Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday at 2 a.m. While you are changing the clock on your microwave go ahead and change those batteries in your smoke and CO2 detectors.

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.

Winnsboro Art & Wine Festival

Friday and Saturday
downtown Winnsboro - Winnsboro

This popular, juried festival attracts talented participating artists from around the country. In addition to the variety of art, Texas wineries show off award-winning wines by providing tastings and bottles for sale. Specialty foods and other vendors attend as well. This year, live music provides entertainment on both Friday and Saturday.

Children's Miracle Network Pickleball Tournament

Saturday @ 9a
Oak Creek Blvd - Tyler

CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Foundation has teamed up with Tyler Athletic and Swim Club for the 2nd Annual Children’s Miracle Network Pickleball Tournament! This tournament aims to bring the community together for active fun while supporting our patients and families. Teams will be made up of two players per team: men, women or coed, and must be aged 16 or older. Players will compete in a round-robin format, ensuring at least three matches per participant. Winners of each bracket will advance to the medal rounds, with the first, second, and third-place teams being awarded. Please bring your paddles. Lunch is provided for all tournament players. There is a registration fee for this event.

Canton First Monday Trade Days

through Sunday
Hwy 19 - Canton

Shop your heart's desire this weekend as vendors are set up across 450 acres just north of downtown Canton. Vintage gold, trendy treasures, and unbeatable deals are found all over the place in addition to catching some live music, sampling and eating some phenomenal food. You're going to find the perfect find you never knew you needed at First Monday Trade Days in Canton.

Inaugural Fostering 5K

Saturday - 7:30a-10:30a
East Side Elementary - Jacksonville

Our mission is to create awareness of the dire need for foster families in Cherokee County. Proceeds from the race will benefit Fostering Bridges. There is a registration fee for this event.

Palestine Trade Days

Saturday 10a-4p
E Oak St - Palestine

From plants to produce to 3D printing to quilting to antiques to cosmetics to homemade salsa and other goodies, you'll find it all for sale at the monthly event in downtown Palestine.

Dia de los Muertos 2024

Saturday 4p-8p
downtown Nacogdoches - Nacogdoches

Join us downtown on Main Street for a colorful cultural event that has become a Nacogdoches tradition. This is the 11th annual fiesta! Expect excellent music, dance, food, drink, and lots of vendors.

Fun for all ages!

The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical

Friday @ 7p and Saturday @ 2p
Tyler High School - Tyler

Join us for Tyler High School's performance of The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical! Book by Joe Tracz, Music and Lyrics by Rob Rokicki, Adapted from the book The Lighting Thief by Rick Riordan. This is a ticketed event.

Lake Palestine Resort's Fall Party

Saturday 7p-10p
Ruby Ln - Frankston

Unfortunately, due to the burn ban that has been put in place for Henderson County, we are no longer able to have our bonfire. We will still have a live band Saturday night out on our back porch and a Halloween costume contest. So come out with your best outfits on for a night filled of great music and good food!! The fireworks are tentative due to the weather as of right now. Live music: Neches River Boys will be from 7 pm-10 pm. No cover charge.

Haunted Walking Tours Of Mineola

Saturday and Sunday 8:30p-11:30p
N Johnson St - Mineola

Find out what goes bump in the night, and a whole bunch of history, in Mineola! Every Saturday night at 8:30 PM we meet in front of the Historic Select Theater 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! This is a ticketed event.

Haunted Houses

through Sunday
various locations throughout 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.