Texas Forest Country Living

Kids-Only Christmas Movie Day (Angelina County)
2022-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 | TX
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.

Holiday, Hope & Honor - AC Chorale & Friends (Angelina County)
2022-11-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Temple Theater on the AC campus, Lufkin, TX, United States
Join the AC Chorale and Friends for our 8th annual holiday concert honoring our veterans US-style! Special guests include The East Texas Praise Symphony, Chorale alumni, and local children’s ensembles. Directed by Beckie Compton.

Christmas in the Pines (Angelina County)
2022-12-03 14:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Lufkin, 113 S. First Street, Lufkin, TX, United States
Christmas in the Pines starts in the afternoon with vendors lining the streets of Downtown Lufkin creating a Christmas shopping extravaganza starting at 2:00pm. They’ll have vendors from all over the state of Texas joining the event just in time to get your holiday shopping done. From craft vendors to boutique clothing you will find the perfect gift.
Be sure to come hungry as they will also have some of your favorite local food trucks (as well as a few new ones) ready to serve up something delicious!
From 2:00pm-4:00pm there will be live performances on the stage from local groups who will be showcasing some of their fun programs, and Susan’s Studio of Dance is sure to put a smile on your face. You won’t want to miss out on the fun!
From 2:30pm-5:30pm Santa Clause will be posing for photos inside the historic Pines Theater. Photos will be taken by Texas Size Selfie and are complimentary for attendees.
At 5:30pm, join us as Brookshire Brothers will have milk and cookies as we prepare to light Rudolph.
At 6:00pm, join in and honor a Lufkin tradition- The Lighting of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Pumping Unit! Thank you Lufkin Industries for this time honored tradition!
Once Rudolph is lit the celebration will continue with more shopping and entertainment by Pineywoods Jamboree presented by Hughes Entertainment until 8:00pm.

Nochebuena: Christmas Eve in Mexico (Angelina County)
2022-12-03 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
Take part in a joyous celebration of Spanish heritage and culture as the esteemed Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuélla present traditions and customs that people in Mexico indulge in during the Christmas season. Featuring an all-star cast of musicians and dancers, this spectacular show focuses on Nochebuena (Christmas Eve), where Mexican families attend midnight mass before re-turning home to a late-night feast that includes delicious food, drink, and lots of music! It’s sure to be a feast for the senses!

City of Lufkin Christmas Parade (Angelina County)
2022-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Lufkin, Downtown Lufkin, Lufkin, TX, United States
Parade in the street of Downtown Lufkin.
Applications for parade will be accepted November 2nd-22nd or until full.

Toy Party Sleepover (Nacogdoches County)
2022-12-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Nacogdoches Public Library, 1112 North St, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Bring your favorite stuffed animal and help them prepare for a sleepover at the library with a fun activity! Leave your stuffie overnight and library staff will document all of the silly, sleepover fun toys can have. For ages 11 & under.

Museum of East Texas Family Day (Angelina County)
2022-12-11 14:00 - 16:00 | 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!

A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage (Angelina County)
2022-12-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Temple Theater on the AC campus, Lufkin, TX, United States
The classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang discover the true meaning of Christmas.
Children 17 and under are $6, and adults are $11!

Angel Tree Gift Delivery (Angelina County)
2022-12-17 08:30 - 11:00 | Southside Baptist Church, 1615 Tulane Dr, Lufkin, Texas
Meet at Southside Baptist Church at 8:30am and help deliver gifts and bring joy to kids whose parents can’t be with them this Christmas!

Dailey And Vincent (Angelina County)
2022-12-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Pines Theater, 113 S. First Street Lufkin, Lufkin, TX, 75902, United States
For the last four years, Dailey & Vincent have brought their multi-award winning American Music (bluegrass, traditional country and gospel music) to a national television audience on their top-rated, national, weekly television show, The Dailey & Vincent Show on RFD TV. Grand Ole Opry members and numerous award winners including Grammy® and Dove awards, Dailey & Vincent’s reedy harmonies and world class musicianship has gained them well-deserved praise for their own distinctive style and worldwide recognition as American Music gold.

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!

Cheers to the New Year (Angelina County)
2022-12-31 08:00 - 2023-01-01 00:30 | TX
Party with your friends and family for New Year’s Eve to welcome 2023 with Lufkin’s premier party!
