Angelina County
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 5 – 7, all day.
Local businesses and chains will be setting up booths for extra savings at the Lufkin Mall during tax free weekend! KICKS 105 will be at the mall from 12 – 2 p.m. on August 6.
For more information, visit the mall’s website.
Located:
4600 S Medford Dr., Lufkin.
May 31 – August 19
Come join the Museum of East Texas for Art Camp! Classes are available for students ages 3-14 in a variety of media. Each session of Art Camp meets Monday through Friday for a half day (9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 – 4 p.m.). Scholarships are available.
Check out the website for more information.
Located:
Museum of East Texas, 503 North Second Street, Lufkin.
Houston County
Catch the Spirit, Come Fly With Us!
Saturday, August 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Catch the Spirit, Come Fly with Us! is a children’s event sponsored by the Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce.
Children are invited to watch the Disney movie, Planes, while playing movie bingo.
There will also be an opportunity for them to play pin the propeller on the plane and win door prizes. Screaming Eagles RC Club will perform a flying exhibition.
For more information, click here.
Nacogdoches County
Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
The Student Activities Association at Stephen F. Austin State University hosts a Summer Movie Series on Tuesday nights and Wednesday afternoons. While the community is always welcome to our year round movie program, the summer is designed for families and children! Join us at the Baker Pattillo Student Center 2nd Floor Theater Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 2 p.m. for a show! Cash only Concessions available : $1 items and $2 combo pack (drink, popcorn, and a candy).
Tickets available: day of, 1 hour prior till showtime.
For more information, check out this website.
Located:
Baker Pattillo Student Center, SFA Vista Drive – 2nd floor
Every Wednesday, from 10 – 11 a.m.
Introduce a child to the richness of literature through stories, songs, crafts, and activities. Story Time helps instill a lifelong love of reading, and it is informative and engaging for parents as well.
Located:
Judy B. McDonald Public Library, 1112 North St, Nacogdoches
Friday, August 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is holding a one day workshop exploring how a garden can be good for the mind, body, and soul.
· LEARN! incorporate science, math, language arts, and health with a school garden
· GROW! incorporate vegetable tastings
· EAT! Participate in vegetable recipe demonstrations and
· GO! increase physical activity in children and their families
The workshop is $50 per person, and will include one copy of the LGEG curriculum, and lunch.
Located:
Friday, August 5, 6:30 – 8 p .m.
Join in for a screening of a new classic comedy film, along with delicious snacks and good company. Check with the library for title and rating information. Ages 13 years and up. No registration necessary.
This event is free!
Located:
Judy B. McDonald Public Library 1112 North St, Nacogdoches
Monday, August 8, 5:30 – 6:40 p.m.
The goal of this hour and ten minute long experience is to design and construct a working robot from motors, sensor, Arduinos, and basic household objects. Teams will build and test their robots together in a series of challenges.
Ages 10 years and up are welcome. Please register by August 6!
Located:
Judy B. McDonald Public Library, 1112 North St, Nacogdoches TX
Newton County
Master’s Men Gospel Reunion
Saturday, August 6, 5 – 10 p.m.
The 16th Annual Master’s Men Gospel Reunion is coming to Silsbee, Texas Saturday, August 6.
The Ball Brothers, The Jim Brady Trio, and Sheri Easter will be performing.
Click here to purchase tickets! For more information, call 409-980-7800.
Located:
Silsbee High School Auditorium
1575 Hwy 96 North, Silsbee, Texas
Panola County
*Next Week* Friday, August 12, 6 – 8 p.m.
This regional talent contest showcases solo amateur country music artists. This show will be the finalists who were chosen at the July 25 show. They will compete again in front of “celebrity judges” August 12.
Read more about prizes and contestants here.
Located:
Carthage Civic Center, 1702 S. Adams St, Carthage, Texas.
Polk County
Saturday, August 6, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Volunteers with the Church of Latter Day saints (LDS) will be on hand to help individuals research their family history. Individuals are offered free access to family trees, genealogy records, and other resources using familysearch.org.
Located:
Livingston Municipal Library, 707 N. Tyler Ave.
Sabine County
Pendleton Harbor Volunteer Fire Dept. Chicken Spaghetti Sale
Thursday, August 4, from 11 a.m. until supplies run out.
The Pendleton Harbor Volunteer Fire Dept. is hosting a chicken spaghetti meal fundraiser. The meals include chicken spaghetti, green beans, bread, dessert, and water.
You can call Samantha Hill and place an order today at 409-787-4320.
Located:
PHVFD Main Station, 3121 FM, Hemphill, Texas
San Jacinto County
Thursday, August 4, 6:30 p.m.
Join the SJC Republican Club as three newly elected state Party officials introduce themselves, network, and present their action plans for the upcoming year. Ernest Bailes, House District State Representative Elect, District 18; Dwayne Wright, Texas Republican County Chairmen’s Association, Director for the East Region and Terry Holcomb, Texas State Republican Executive Committeeman will be present.
Check out the Republican Party website for more information.
Located:
Coldspring Community Center which is located at 101 W Cedar Avenue, Coldspring, Texas
For complete calendar of upcoming events, click here.
If you have any events you would like the community to know about, you can email them to info@texasforestcountryliving.com.