Texas Forest Country Living

City-Wide Trunk or Treat
2022-10-29 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Angelina College: Jasper Teaching Center, 450 Bulldog Ave, Jasper, texas, United Kingdom
Join the Chamber of Commerce for the 4th annual City-Wide Trunk or Treat! This event has been a huge success and we want to grow bigger and better! This is a drive-through event for your safety!
Businesses, churches, social organizations…sign up to hand out candy. Simply pull into a parking space, decorate your trunk and have fun!!

City-Wide Trunk or Treat (Jasper County)
2022-10-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Bulldog Ave, Jasper, 450 Bulldog Ave, Jasper, TX, 75951-4954, United States
Join the Chamber of Commerce for the 4th annual City-Wide Trunk or Treat! This event has been a huge success and we want to grow bigger and better! This is a drive-through event for your safety!
Businesses, churches, social organizations…sign up to hand out candy. Simply pull into a parking space, decorate your trunk and have fun!!!

Dia De Los Muertos : Day of the Dead 5K
2022-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Nacodoches Plaza, 507 E. Hospital St, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
The Día de Los Muertos: Day of the Dead 5K is a Running race.
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a time when families gather to honor and remember deceased loved ones. It is believed that the souls of the dead return to visit the living families in homes, businesses and cemeteries. This is a joyful festivity for families and the community.

Trunk Or Treat
2022-10-30 17:30 - 19:30 | chestnut babtist church, 1701 S Chestnut St, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Come on out to our Trunk or Treat church event on October 30, 2022, from 5:00 pm-7:30 pm!

Drive Thru Trick-or-Treat
2022-10-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Hudson City Hall, 3458 Ted Trout Drive, Hudson, TX, 75904, United States
Come by the City of Hudson on October 31, 2022 for our annual drive thru trick-or-treat 3pm-5pm

3rd Annual Chick-O-Treat! (Angelina County)
2022-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Atkinson Candy Company, 1608 W Frank Ave, Lufkin, 75904, United States
Atkinson Candy Company is hosting it’s 3rd annual Chick-O-Treat event on Monday, October 31st! It’s a drive-through Trick-or-Treat for the entire community!
We will hand out candy 4pm to 6pm, so come show us your costumes and CAR-stumes and join the fun!
Location: The Atkinson Candy Store parking lot at 1608 W. Frank Ave., Lufkin.
Please use the entrance by The Spud.
Honking for candy is encouraged!

Coldspring Cars, Coffee and Donuts (San Jacinto County)
2022-11-02 | San Jacinto County Courthouse Square, Coldspring, TX, United States
Come show off your antique, vintage, new, or hobby vehicle on the Courthouse Square while enjoying fresh Donuts and Coffee. Meet other car enthusiasts! Bring a chair and stay awhile. Free event- all are welcome. Event starts at 9am.

Hospice in the Pines 19th Annual Memorial Walk (Angelina County)
2022-11-05 08:30 - 10:30 | Joe W. Elliott House, 220 Gene Samford Drive, Lufkin, TX, 75904, United States
Hospice in the Pines is hosting the 19th Annual Memorial Walk. During the walk everyone can reflect and remanence loved ones that have been lost. The walk will be held on November 5th at the Joe W. Elliott House, 220 Gene Samford, Lufkin, TX. Registration is free and begins at 8:30am and the walk begins at 9:00am. Shirts can be purchased for this event and the cost is $10 for youth, $15 for adults and $17 for adult extended sizes. These can be purchased at Hospice in the Pines 1504 W. Frank Ave, Lufkin or call Kelli McCleskey at 936-632-1514 or online at www.hospiceinthepines.org. To registration can be done online at https://forms.gle/zvHfu4KPPbrDbkX49.

Pups in the Pines (Angelina County)
2022-11-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Joe W. Elliott House, 220 Gene Samford Drive, Lufkin, TX, 75904, United States
Joe W. Elliott House will be hosting Pups in the Pines Dog Show on November 5, 2022 at 11:00 after the Hospice in the Pines Memorial Walk. There will be three categories that you can register for. Dog Parade, Best Dressed and Best Trickster. Each category is $5.00 or you can enter all three for $10.00. For more information about this event please call Kim Herman at 936-632-1514 or email kherman@hospiceinthepines.org To register please click on the link https://forms.gle/nZyWCj8NWjESMVco6.

Dia De Los Muertos (Nacogdoches County)
2022-11-05 16:00 - 20:00
Venture downtown Nacogdoches on the square for a colorful cultural event that has become a Nacogdoches tradition. Expect excellent music, dance, food, drink, and vendors around the square and all over downtown. This is a family friendly event, so all ages are allowed, and it’s free!

Nacogdoches: Parker McCollum at Exposition & Civic Center (Nacogdoches County)
2022-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | 1304 NW Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, Tx 75964, 1304 NW Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, 75964, United States
Born in 1992 in Houston, Austin-based Parker McCollum may be young but already he’s established quite a name for himself in Texas country music. His 2015 debut album, The Limestone Kid, released to widespread critical acclaim. For his efforts, he earned himself the T-Birds Songwriter Award.
Get tickets here!

Ice Skating in the Pines (Angelina County)
2022-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Pitser Garrison Convention Center
The 2022 holiday season will bring a new and exciting tradition to share with your friends and family! Ice Skating in the Pines will open Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 2:00 PM in the Pitser Garrison Convention Center, Angelina Room. Ice skating rinks are synonymous with wintertime fun, so strap on some blades, and chop or glide across 3,300 square feet of ice for a jolly good time!
Stay current on Visit Lufkin’s Facebook and Instagram for special theme nights and pictures with Santa!

Kids-Only Christmas Movie Day (Angelina County)
2022-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 | 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! See Dawn for any questions.

Thanksgiving Shopping (Angelina County)
2022-11-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Angelina County Farmer’s Market, 2107 S. Medford Drive, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
There will be food, fun, and shopping, for all ages! Wine samples for older ages will be at The Cheese Ball Factory, and there’ll be amazing food from the Snack Shack, as well as samples from Michelle’s Sweet Dreams sugar free, and you can sample coffee from JTs creation and lots lots more!

CWJC'S 10th Annual 5k Run (Nacogdoches County)
2022-11-12 08:00 - 11:00 | Thomas J. Rusk Elementary, 411 N Mound St, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
5K Fun Run Walk Marathon is happening on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 08:00AM CST at Thomas J Rusk Elementary School with tickets starting at $20.00
Medals will be awarded, and all medal winners will be asked to stay for a photo.
Children under 10 are FREE, no registration is required. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. In addition, dogs are allowed only if they are leashed!

This is a Christian Women’s and Men’s Job Corps! They help those who live below the poverty level obtain job skills for free so those people can find a job that pays a living wage. They like to give a hand up to those who have suffered from generational poverty. Your participation in this event helps them provide those services for free.

Living With Loss Workshop (Angelina County)
2022-11-12 08:30 - 13:00 | Angelina Church of Christ, 2213 Tulane Dr, Lufkin, TX, 75901-5956, United States
Angelina Church of Christ invites you to a “Living With Loss” workshop! This is designed for singles, married, widows/widowers. Make plans to join us and explore God’s perspective on widowhood, how to cope with our overwhelming changes in life and discuss the personal impact of love and loss!
Click here for more information!

Friendsgiving Market Downtown Lufkin (Angelina County)
2022-11-12 11:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Lufkin, 113 S. First Street, Lufkin, TX, United States
Come on down and experience the First Annual Friendsgiving Market in Downtown Lufkin!

This unique shopping experience will include the Downtown Merchants as well as local & small businesses as vendors on First Street.

Food Truck Alley & Live Music will keep you full and smiling while you shop Downtown Lufkin!

M5 Mexican Brass (Angelina County)
2022-11-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Pines Theater, 113 S. First Street Lufkin, Lufkin, TX, 75902, United States
Since its founding in 2005, M5 Mexican Brass have established themselves as Latin America’s most successful Brass Quintet. Their recipe is the mix of high-class music making and humor. Combining their skills at virtuosic chamber music in all styles, non-stop interaction with the audience, inborn showmanship, inimitable Latin American charm, and their very own sound, M5 concerts are unique musical- theatrical experiences.
Get tickets here!

Annual Thanksgiving Banquet (Angelina County)
2022-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 | The Grand on First, 416 South 1st St., Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Save the Date for the Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Grand on First!

NL Prayer Meeting (Angelina County)
2022-11-13 17:30 - 19:00 | New Life Lufkin, 3811 TX-103, Lufkin, TX, 75904, United States
Join New Life Lufkin at their monthly prayer meeting. They will have a time of individual and corporate prayer. Everyone is invited!

Holiday in the Pines (Nacogdoches County)
2022-11-17 08:00 - 2022-11-19 17:00 | Nacodoches County Civic Center, 3805 NW Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches, TX, 75964, United States
Holiday in the Pines is a three day select vendor market event sponsored by Nacogdoches Junior Forum.
Thursday night, known as “One HIP Night,” is a special ticketed event that includes free beverages and appetizers, all sponsored by local businesses.
Friday and Saturday are general admission market shopping days. Nacogdoches Junior Forum volunteer members, working in shifts throughout the weekend, provide customer service assistance to both vendors and shoppers.
Every penny earned by Holiday in the Pines is put back into our community. Since 1990, Nacogdoches Junior Forum has hosted Holiday in Pines as its ONLY fundraiser supporting over 20 annual service projects and scholarships. Nacogdoches Junior Forum has no paid employees. We are a volunteer-only service organization. Every booth fee, ticket sold, and individual contribution helps us help our community.

"Babes in Toyland," Presented by Angelina College Theater Department (Angelina County)
2022-11-17 18:30 - 2022-11-19 16:30 | Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, 3500 South Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Start off the Holiday season with Angelina College Theatre’s Production of Babes in Toyland. Please join us for some classic family holiday fun. And remember, “Toyland, Toyland…Once you’ve crossed its borders you can never return again.”

Milam Settlers Day 5k (Sabine County)
2022-11-19 08:00 - 09:30 | Milam, TX, 101 Hwy 21 West, Milam, TX, 75959, United States
The 5k will be set up at the old Milam Texaco (near the 4-way stop) at the intersection of Hwy 87 & 21. All proceeds go directly to the upkeep and maintenance of El Camino park and The 1830’s Causey House! All runners and walkers welcome, and participants are encouraged to register on getmeregistered.com or through milamsettlers.org. Please try to register one week ahead to guarantee race swag!

41st Annual Christmas in Crockett (Houston County)
2022-11-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Crockett on The Square, Crockett, TX, 75835, United States
There will be food vendors, arts & crafts vendors, and over 200 booths to shop and enjoy! Come for the festival but stay to explore Crockett, TX!
Entry points:
19th North at E. Goliad
East Houston Ave (Hwy 21 West) and 7th Street

A Dog Man Afternoon (Nacogdoches County)
2022-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Nacogdoches Public Library, 1112 North St, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Come celebrate everyone’s favorite crime fighting dog/human with games, crafts, and all things Dog Man! This is a free event for ages 11 & under. Register here!

Anastasia (Angelina County)
2022-11-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, 3500 South Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
From the Tony Award®-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. ANASTASIA features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a lush new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) based on original direction by Tony Award® winner Darko Tresnjak with choreography by Peggy Hickey and tour direction by Sarah Hartmann.

Who’s At The Table?
2022-11-23 08:00 - 17:00
My nephew climbed up in the front seat of my car, absolutely beaming after school. Picking up my niece and nephew from school rank very high in the order of things that are sacred to me. They climb in and sometimes, when time and work allow, we head off on adventures around town. Mostly, we’re hunting down where to eat and this day was no exception.
We decided on Chick-fil-a and chatted about his day, my day, and the basketball games that night where my niece would perform with the drill team during halftime.
After our order was placed, he turned to face me, a mischievous grin still spread across his face. “Today, we had a thanksgiving project where we had to invite people to the table and tell everybody why,” he said. “Guess who I invited!”
I suggested several names, including late presidents and baseball stars. None of them were invited, although he admitted Houston Astro’s second baseman Altuve would have been a great one to invite so they could talk about playing baseball.
Who he invited was someone I should have thought of first.
“I invited God,” he said proudly. And his reason was simple. “Because He made everything, and I want to tell Him thank you.”
His sincere, authentic invitation got me thinking.
Who am I inviting to my table, not just for thanksgiving, but daily to sit with me as I go through my day? Hurry? Envy? Jealousy? Pride? These are easy tablemates that bring unwanted guests with them. Soon, shame, fear, and hurt are piling on old conflicts and deepening old wounds.
I know I’m not alone in this. And you don’t have to be either. I’d like to invite you to my table. Come sit with me as we review the guest list. Perhaps, together we could think of a few to add to the guest list. You know what I’d like to start off with? I’d like to invite peace to the table.
And you know what peace brings? Joy.

Wassail Fest (Nacogdoches County)
2022-11-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Nacogdoches, 202 E Pilar St, Rm 218, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Drop on down and give the wassail a whirl! Downtown merchants will once again be competing for bragging rights for the best holiday brew during Wassail Fest!
The event will be from 11AM to 3 PM Saturday, November 26th in honor of #SmallBizSaturday! Wassail will be served at various locations inside the Nacogdoches Historic Downtown District. A list of participating merchants can be picked up at Visitor Center in the square.
Once you try all the wassail you can handle, make sure to drop your vote in the ballot box of your favorite brew. Wassail winner will be announced on the Nacogdoches Main Street Facebook Page!
Don’t forget: While you are here, finish up your Christmas shopping at downtown stores and get your loved ones those items you can only find when you shop local! This FREE EVENT is a great way to warmly welcome the holiday shopper into the festive season.

Santa Meet and Greet - Christmas Tree Auction (Jasper County)
2022-11-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Jasper, Sandy Creek Park, Jasper, TX, 75951, United States
The public can bid on the trees, including all décor on them, with all proceeds going to the Pineywoods Safe House and the Jasper Animal Shelter
The Jasper/Lake Sam Rayburn Chamber of Commerce is planning a community event to bring both residents and visitors together to celebrate the holidays. Join us on 11/29/22 from 4-6 to view the decorated trees. The event is free and open to the public. Children can meet Santa, get a picture with the man in the red suit himself, and families can enjoy a cup of cocoa.
Local businesses will be decorating the trees and they will be auctioned off. The proceeds will be split evenly amongst the two non-profits.
The auction will be online for a week. Potential bidders can view the trees (online/in-person) and then place bids. All trees will be on display at the Chamber of Commerce. Winning bidders will take home the entire tree.
The Jasper/Lake Sam Rayburn Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to support the auction with a bid on one of these beautiful trees.
To learn more about the event, and/or how to participate in it, contact Carissa Garcia at (409)384-2762 or jaspercc@jaspercoc.org.

66th Annual Rotary Waffle Bake (Angelina County)
2022-11-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Angelina College Cafeteria, 3500 S 1st St, Lufkin, TX, 75904, United States
Kick off the Christmas season by bringing your family to the 66 Annual Lufkin Rotary Club Waffle Bake at the Angelina College cafeteria! Live entertainment and Drive Through Available. Doors open at 5:15 pm.
