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Museum of East Texas Family Day (Angelina County)
2022-12-11 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Museum of East Texas, 503 N. Second St, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Family Day at the Museum of East Texas, December 11, 2-4pm. A visit with Santa, Festival of the trees, holiday crafts, refreshments, and the Museum’s gift shop. Free.

Couples Christmas Party / Fiesta de Navidad para Parejas (Angelina County)
2022-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Iglasia La Vina, 516 Montrose Street, lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Grab your spouse, put on your Christmas Morning Pajamas and join us for a fun night of games and fellowship!
Esto es para todas la parejas casados! Ponte tu pijama de Navidad y únete a nosotros para una divertida noche de juegos y compañerismo!

Kids Only Christmas Movie Day (Angelina County)
2022-12-18 10:15 - 11:45 | Southside Baptist Church, 1615 Tulane Dr, Lufkin, Texas
It’s that time of year again! Time for 3rd grade and younger to wear their PJ’s to church, eat cookies, drink hot cocoa, and watch a movie!

Celebrate St. Paddy's Day at the Stone Fort Museum
2023-03-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Texas
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music by El Camino Real de Nacogdoches Band at the Stone Fort Museum. Enjoy traditional music from Ireland and music that celebrates the rich history of Texas while relaxing under a big tent with a plate of traditional Irish treats! The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact museum staff at (936) 468-2408 or stonefort@sfasu.edu.

Holiday in the Pines
2024-10-21 18:00 - 2024-10-23 19:00 | Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center, 3805 NW Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, TX, 75964, United States
Nacogdoches Junior Forum is proud to present their annual Holiday Spectacular: Holiday in the Pines!!

A 3 day vendor market with holiday treats, boutique shopping, raffles, and more. All proceeds go back into the Nacogdoches Community and help support the needs of many.

Walk of Honor
2024-11-04 - 2024-11-11 | Downtown Lufkin, Downtown Lufkin, Lufkin, TX, United States
The City of Lufkin is proud to announce its annual Walk of Honor, a week-long tribute that will take place in downtown Lufkin from November 4th to November 11th, 2024. This special event provides the community with an opportunity to recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of veterans, whose photos and stories will be prominently displayed in the windows of downtown merchants throughout the week.
The Walk of Honor is an opportunity for all of us to come together and reflect on the service of the men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our country. From November 4th to November 11th, the streets of downtown Lufkin will be lined with images and stories of veterans, allowing the community to pay their respects and offer their gratitude.
Veteran Submissions
Family and friends of veterans are encouraged to submit their veteran’s photo and story by October 31st, 2024, to have them included in this moving tribute. Veterans from any branch of the military, living or deceased, are welcome to be honored. Submissions can be made online at https://www.eventcreate.com/e/walkofhonor2024.
The Walk of Honor is more than just an event; it’s a powerful reminder of the dedication and service of those who have fought for our freedom. We urge everyone in the Lufkin community to visit downtown from November 4th to November 11th, to take part in this tribute and honor the veterans who have made countless sacrifices for our country.
For more information or to submit a veteran for inclusion in the Walk of Honor, please visit: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/walkofhonor2024

Merry Christmas Market
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-09 | Downtown Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
This special event offers a preview of Nacogdoches’ downtown businesses’ holiday collections, giving you the perfect opportunity to shop early for those unique gifts.

Friday, November 8th | 10 AM – 8 PM
Saturday, November 9th | 10 AM – 5 PM

Discover amazing sales at your favorite downtown shops and enjoy delicious bites from food trucks near the Visitor Center. There will be a gift basket giveaway!
Pick up a punch card at the Nacogdoches CVB or at any participating business and make sure an employee signs it when you make a purchase. The more locations you make a purchase at, the bigger the prize you could win!

5 stores = entry for a Small Gift Basket
10 stores = entry for a Medium Gift Basket
15 stores = entry for a Large Gift Basket

Turn in your completed punch card by Monday, November 11th at the CVB to enter. Winners will be announced on November 13th—don’t miss out!

Veterans Day Parade
2024-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Nacogdoches, 202 E Pilar St, Rm 218, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Join the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office in celebrating our community’s veterans at the annual 2024 Veteran’s Day Parade through downtown Nacogdoches.
If your organization would like to participate, please fill out an application and submit it to the NCSO. Applications can be downloaded here: https://nac-sheriff.com/events.asp?Number=70
Help make this the biggest Veterans Day Parade in East Texas!

Thanksgiving in the Park 2024
2024-11-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Kiwanis Park, 1117 S Timberland Dr, Lufkin, Texas
It’s almost that time again for Thanksgiving In The Park. Please get in touch with Greg Sims at (936) 229-0273 if you plan on donating food or to help serve food. Please share so it reaches as many as possible! Without all of you, this event would not be possible. Volunteer sign ups are still open!
Thanksgiving in the Park will be held on Thanksgiving day from 11am-1pm.

26th Annual Christmas Home Tour
2024-12-05 15:00 - 19:30 | Texas
Please unite with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) by supporting the 2024 CASA Christmas Home Tour set for Thursday, December 5th, 2024. It is through the generous partnerships of community members and businesses that they are able to ensure permanency and stability for abused and neglected children. CASA thanks you for your valuable time, continued kindness, and community support.
Come-and-go Locations:

3 LaMadera St.
275 Plantation Dr.
1302 Tom Temple Dr.
110 Willow Oak Dr.

Individual Tickets are $20.00 now, and will increase to $25.00 on December 1st.

The Lighting of Rudolph the Red-Nose Pumping Unit
2024-12-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Lufkin, Downtown Lufkin, Lufkin, TX, United States
Join in for a magical evening at the ‘Lighting of Rudolph the Red-Nose Pumping Unit,’ presented by LUFKIN IND. On December 6th, 2024, starting at 5:00pm and the Lighting Ceremony starts at 5:30pm, downtown Lufkin will transform into a festive wonderland. This beloved holiday tradition is a heartwarming experience that brings our community together.

Annual Onalaska Reindeer Dash
2024-12-07 07:00 - 09:00 | Onalaska City Park, 416 Onalaska Loop, Onalaska, TX, 77360, United States
Come watch as Onalaska kicks off the Christmas Festival with a great run/walk for all ages. Enjoy a 5k or 1k walk/run starting at 8am at Garland Park located at 600 Onalaska Loop. Bring the family and friends for the 1st Annual Reindeer Dash; all participants will receive a shirt and medal.
This is a rain or shine event. Should conditions warrant stopping or postponing we will do so for safety. Every effort will be make to continue with a safe event.
Parking: Onalaska Youth Sports Association – Ball fields
123 Sluggers Ln, Onalaska Loop, Onalaska, TX 77360

Christmas in Our Town
2024-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Onalaska City Park, 416 Onalaska Loop, Onalaska, TX, 77360, United States
Christmas In Our Town event is getting closer! Santa and Mrs. Clause will be there for pictures! Please share and get the word out. The parking will be at the Onalaska Sports Complex this year.
There will be music, plenty of food and drinks, a bicycle giveaway, and more.
Vendor set-up will start 8:00 AM sharp, and trade days are from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Lufkin's Lighted Christmas Parade
2024-12-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Downtown Lufkin, 113 S. First Street, Lufkin, TX, United States
The City of Lufkin is thrilled to announce that the theme for this year’s Light Up Christmas Parade is “Christmas Around the World.” The parade, a beloved local tradition, will take place on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at 5:30 PM in Downtown Lufkin.
The parade invites participants from all walks of life—local businesses, schools, community groups, and individuals passionate about spreading holiday cheer—to showcase their creativity and festive spirit. This year’s theme encourages participants to celebrate the diverse ways Christmas is celebrated across the globe, bringing an international flair to the streets of Lufkin.
Key Details:

Date: Saturday, December 7th, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Downtown Lufkin

Application Information: Applications for the Christmas Lineup will be available starting Monday, August 12, 2024. Spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to apply promptly to secure your spot.
How to Participate:

Dress Up Your Float, Vehicle, or Walking Group: Embrace the “Christmas Around the World” theme and decorate in the spirit of global holiday traditions.
Corporate Donation: A $10 corporate donation is suggested, with additional contributions welcome to enhance the festive experience.

Pancakes with Santa
2024-12-21 08:30 - 11:00 | Abram’s, 107 S Cotton Square, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Celebrate the holiday season with a magical morning of pancakes, festive crafts, and a special visit from Santa! Bring the family and enjoy a delicious breakfast with fluffy pancakes, savory sausage, fresh fruit, orange juice, hot chocolate, and freshly brewed coffee. Kids can join in on the fun with Christmas crafts making holiday keepsakes to take home. Be sure to grab your camera or phone to snap photos with Santa!
Tickets are $15 per person, and children 2 and under eat FREE! Be sure to grab your tickets early—limited tickets will be available at the door. Don’t miss this festive family experience filled with holiday cheer!
Please note:

Everyone in your group must have a ticket. If you have someone under 2 in your group that will be eating, please add a FREE ticket to your purchase.
Please enter Abram’s Event Venue from the Cotton Square entrance, our First Street entrance will be closed.
