Huntington Catfish Festival 2024
2024-10-05 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Centennial Park, North 3rd Street, Huntington, TX, 75949, United States
Don’t miss this year’s Annual Huntington Catfish Festival! Bring along your family and friends to experience the fun together. There will be music and entertainment, a car show, vendors, food trucks, games, and more!

Diboll Day 2024
2024-10-05 09:30 - 17:00 | Old Orchard Park, Old Orchard Park, Stubblefield, Diboll, TX, 75941, United States
The Diboll Day Parade kicks off at 10am on the traditional parade route through town.

Park activities are from 11am-4pm! Head on down for food, family activities, and crowning the 2024 Diboll Day Queen!

Parking is available at the Lottie & Arthur Temple Civic Center, and shuttles will be available into the park.

Karaoke at the American Legion (Nacogdoches County)
2024-10-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 | 1000 Brazos St. Crockett, TX
How are your pipes? Do you enjoy singing? You need to check out Karaoke night at the American Legion!
When: 1st Sunday night of every month @ 7:00 p.m.
Where: 1000 Brazos St. Crockett, TX

Pineywoods Fair
2024-10-09 15:00 - 2024-10-13 22:00 | Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center, 3805 NW Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, TX, 75964, United States
The countdown is on! The Nacogdoches Pineywoods Fair is rolling into town this Wednesday-Sunday. Bring your friends and family for a week of rides, treats, and good times! Let the fun begin!

MET Art Day for Teens
2024-10-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Kurth Memorial Library, 706 S Raguet St, Lufkin, TX, United States
The Kurth Memorial Library has a new partnership with the Museum of East Texas. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to go on the second Thursday of the month at 4:30pm for an art program presented by the Museum of East Texas. All supplies will be provided for this program.

Bluey's Boo Bash
2024-10-11 - 2024-10-12 | East Texas Party Headquarters, 7815 us 59 S, Nacogdoches, TX, 75964, United States
Come have fun at East Texas Party Headquarters with Bluey! This is a family friendly indoor Halloween event with games and crafts.

Times: October 11th from 6-8, and October 12th from 10-12.

REGISTER ONLINE:
https://lilypadpos.app/easttxparty/onlinewaiver/wa…

Outlaw Outdoors Tournament (Jasper County)
2024-10-12 06:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-19 06:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-26 06:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-02 06:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-09 06:00 - 19:00 | Lake Sam Rayburn Brookland
Date/Time Information:
Every Saturday from 6 AM to 7 PM
Location:
Lake Sam Rayburn Brookland

Arts Ball: Speakeasy
2024-10-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Banita Creek Hall, 401 WEST MAIN, NACOGDOCHES, TX, 75961, United States
Nacogdoches Arts Collaborative is a nonprofit organization holding a ball to support local artist in East Texas. This is the third annual Arts Ball for the Nacogdoches Arts Collaborative. They are raising funds to support their 2025 events and programs and a potential new location.
Dress for the roaring 20’s! Don’t forget to save the date for this Saturday from 7pm-10pm at the Mill Room behind Lanana Creek Hall. Buy tickets before time runs out!

Mid-Morning Coffee (Houston County)
2024-10-17 09:30 - 11:00 | Family Crisis Center
Next week, join us for a special Mid-Morning Coffee, hosted by the Family Crisis Center of East Texas. October is an important month as we raise awareness for Domestic Violence. We’ll hear from the team at the Family Crisis Center about the vital work they’re doing and how we can all play a part in raising awareness and offering support. Join us for coffee, connection, and an inspiring conversation on how we can make a difference together.Mid-Morning CoffeeThursday, October 17th at 9:30 amFamily Crisis Center1512 E Loop 304, Building 200Crockett, TX

Downtown Lufkin Ribbon Cutting: South First Street Revitalization
2024-10-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Downtown Lufkin, Downtown Lufkin, Lufkin, TX, United States
Mark your calendars for THIS THURSDAY, October 17th at 10am! First Street has been under construction for April, but it feels like it’s been a lot longer. Well, wait no more! Go and witness the ribbon cutting for the newly revitalized first street. It’s definitely easier to walk around and get from place to place now. There will be a complementary water and coffee station outside Standpipe Coffee as you make your way down the revitalized streets of downtown Lufkin.

Ellen Trout Zoo's Zoo Boo
2024-10-18 - 2024-10-19 | Ellen Trout Zoo, 402 Zoo Circle, Lufkin, TX, 75904, United States
Friday October 18 & 19, 2024
Grab your little goblins and ghouls for 2 nights of fun trick-or-treating at Ellen Trout Zoo!
Zoo Boo, presented by Wright GMC, is a family-friendly Halloween event that offers a safe environment for children and families to have some fright-free spooky fun. Children can participate in fun games, compete in a costume contest, and collect sweets from various stations throughout the zoo.
FOETZ Members and children under 4 get in free, and for non-members, regular zoo admission prices.
Visit www.friendsofellentroutzoo.com to purchase Zoo Boo tickets or to sign up for the costume contest or a station.

Fall Festival and Antique Tractor Show
2024-10-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Grace Hill Church, 168 Co Rd 4702, Troup, TX, 75789, United States
This Fall Festival is everything you love about fall festivals and then some! There are plenty of games and activities for you and your family to check out. Everything from pumpkin bowling and corn hole to live music and an antique tractor show is what this festival is about. There will be games, a kitty train ride, a bake sale, and face painting. There will be a fantastic fried fish lunch served from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM served with fries and hush puppies. If you can’t make it in time for the fried fish, they will have a concession stand open where you can purchase hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, candy, and drinks as you visit the fall fest. The best part is it’s free because their mission is to get everyone together, have a good time, and eat some good food. Just bring your family down in Troup, Texas for this family-friendly event.

I-Spy Halloween Trail
2024-10-19 10:00 - 2024-10-31 17:00 | Texas Forestry Museum, 1905 Atkinson Drive, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
The Texas Forestry Museum will have its I-Spy Halloween Trail again this year. Families are invited to hunt for Halloween characters and win fun prizes! The event is free to the public. The trail activity will be from Saturday, October 19th – Thursday, October 31st, from 10am-5pm. Don’t miss it!
If you have any questions, please call (936) 632-9535.

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.

48th Annual Bluegrass Festival in Grapeland, Texas
2024-10-24 10:00 - 2024-10-26 23:00 | Salmon Lake Park, 247 Salman Lake Rd, Grapeland, TX, 75844, United States
Grab your lawn chair and instruments for a fun filled week of Pickin’ n Grinnin’! There is something for the whole family. Join a workshop, drive in the golf cart parade, feast at the potluck, and play some Banjo Bingo!
Book your accommodations with Salmon Lake Park 936-687-2594
Tent Camping $15/night
Rv 30amp $30/night 50amp $35/night
Cabins pricing varies
Schedule:
This is subject to change
Monday:
Devotions, Workshops, Big screen Movie & Ice cream Social
Tuesday:
Devotions, Workshops, Banjo Bingo
Wednesday:
Devotions, Workshops, Golf Crat Parade
Thursday:
Devotions, Workshops, Stage Show
Friday:
Devotions, Workshops, Stage Show
Saturday:
Devotions, Workshops, Stage Show
Sunday:
Devotions and Worship

Not Allowed:
No smoking in seating or vendor area No alcohol in seating or vendor area No pets in seating or vendor area No golf carts in seating area
Performers:
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out

Whitehouse Harmony
The Grascals
SpringStreet
Caroline Owens
Karl Shiftlett & Big Country
Charla Freeland Band
The Purple Hulls
Little Roy & Lizzy show
The Marksmen Quartet
Gent Mountain Grassburs

Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention (Cherokee County)
2024-10-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Cherokee County
You are invited to join Prairie View A & M University’s Small Farm Institute for a free virtual Cherokee County Workshop on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. This is beneficial for small farmers, foresters, and landowners. You may click on the direct link that is printed in red or see the flyer with the registration link below.
The direct link for registration is https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwoc-mqqjwvE9RLM8jJYuLKB2JIEQIYK3fG

Lufkin's Boo Bash on the Plaza
2024-10-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Pitzer Garrison Convention Center, 601 N 2nd St, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Get ready for a spooktacular evening of family-friendly Halloween fun! Join us on Friday, October 25th from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center’s Plaza for an unforgettable Boo Bash!
Enjoy trick-or-treating, live music, and engaging games hosted by the Museum of East Texas. Whether you’re coming in costume or just here for the festivities, it’s going to be a frightfully good time!

Admission is FREE and open to all!

Don’t miss out on the fun!

4th Annual Sassafras Festival (San Augustine County)
2024-10-26 10:00 - 16:30 | Historic Downtown San Augustine, Texas
34th Annual Sassafras Festival in DOWNTOWN San Augustine!Historic downtown SquareFREE entry
Friday, October 25th- Vendors may start setting up!Saturday, October 26th-Sassafras Festival and the Rae Estes Outlaw BBQ Association Sanctioned BBQ Cook-Off
Location:
Historic Downtown San Augustine, TexasThis is the LARGEST event held in San Augustine County and we can’t wait to see everyone!
We have arts & crafts vendors, food vendors, kids activities, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, the Classic Car “Shine & Show” and cookers coming to compete in the BBQ Contest….ALL coming from all over Texas and Louisiana to set up and enjoy their weekend in San Augustine County!Check out out our website https://visitsanaugustinetx.org/ for details or Follow us on FB to stay up to day on all of the festivities and details for this amazing weekend.For more information contact the chamber at 936-275-3610.

See Laura Wilkinson at Groveton FBC
2024-10-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Groveton First Baptist Church, 126 N Devine Ave, Groveton, TX, 75845, United States
Everyone is invited to enjoy a wonderful evening with Olympic Gold Medalist Laura Wilkinson.
Career Highlights:

2005 World Championship Gold Medalist

2004 World Cup Platform Gold Medalist

2000 Olympic Platform Gold Medalist – First woman in history to earn all 3 world titles on platform

1998 Goodwill Games Platform Gold Medalist – Only American diver to win a Goodwill Games Gold Medal in history

1995 World Cup Bronze Medalist in Platform Synchro- with partner Patty Armstrong

19 USA Diving National Titles- 11 individual and 8 synchronized

3 Time Olympian (2000, 2004 & 2008)

14 Time USA Diving National Team Member (1995-2008)

2 Time NCAA Champion (1997 & 1999)

8 NCAA All American Honors

Ranch Style Fall Festival and Bonfire
2024-11-02 11:00 - 18:00 | Stargazer Ranch – Livingston, Livingston, TX, 77351, United States
Go on down to Stargazer Ranch in Livingston for a free admission, open venue & vendor event. There will be a good selection of vendors, food, live music, fun and bonfire. Entertainment for the whole family!
Ranger Eric from Lake Livingston State Park will have a booth and educate the kids on wildlife & conservation.
-Over 20 Vendors (11a-5p)-Yard Games-Food Truck, plus more food options-Raffle: Free 2 Night Stay on the Ranch-Photo Mini Sessions by Holly-Bounce Houses by Sarah-Face Painting by Sheri-Live Music by Brian

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

Workplace Safety Training (Angelina County)
2024-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce Office
In today’s fast-paced world, situational awareness and verbal de-escalation are essential skills. Join us as Chris Powell, with Arcuri Group, presents an introductory overview on perceiving, comprehending, and predicting events in our environment—helping prevent volatile situations before they escalate.These skills can make a real difference in business, public service, or any field. Don’t miss out on this vital learning opportunity with Chamber University!Thank you to our sponsors: Lufkin Economic Development Corporation, Etech, and the Arcuri Group.Date: November 6Time: 10 AM to 12 PMLocation: Chamber OfficeCost:Investor: $30 | Non-Investor: $40Register online: bit.ly/CU-1124

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!

Spirit of Christmas Fun Run & Festival Race
2024-11-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Kirbyville High School, 1100 S Margaret Ave, Kirbyville, TX, 75956, United States
Kirbyville High School hosts: Spirit of Christmas Fun Run & Festival! This event is to raise money to help spread the spirit of Christmas to KCISD students and their families who are in need during the holiday season. During and after the 5k we will have live music, bounce houses, games, food, and fun for the whole family. Registration begins at 8am, the race begins at 9am, and the festival will extend until 12pm.
Parking will be behind the home side bleachers at KHS Wildcat Stadium (bus loop parking lot) OR behind the KHS Wildcat gym (by the tennis courts).
