Texas Forest Country Living

Downtown Lufkin Ribbon Cutting: South First Street Revitalization
2024-10-17 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | 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

Karaoke at the American Legion (Nacogdoches County)
2024-11-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-01 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

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).

4th Annual Celebrate Business: Chamber Business Awards (Angelina County)
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:30 | The Pines Theater, 113 S. First Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Join us Thursday, November 14 at The Pines Theater in Downtown Lufkin as we announce this year’s winners of the 4th annual CELEBRATE BUSINESS: Chamber Business Awards, presented by citywidepromo.com!Purchase your tickets at bit.ly/CelebrateBA-2024. Tickets are ONLY $30 for Chamber Investors and $40 for Non-Investors. Light appetizers and a cash bar will be available.Thank you to all of our sponsors:Diamond Sponsor: MSGPR Ltd CoPlatinum Sponsors: Duncan-Two, LTD, Lufkin FordSalute to Healthcare Sponsor: St. Luke’s Health – Memorial LufkinPaparazzi Sponsor: Seventy-Nine PhotographyAfter Party Sponsor: Restoration BistroNOMINEES will be announced on November 1, 2024!

Cultivating A Positive Culture in The Workplace (Angelina County)
2024-11-22 08:00 - 10:00 | 7642 US Hwy 59 South
Join us for November’s Power Networking Breakfast on Friday, November 22 at 8 AM! This month’s focus is on “Cultivating a Positive Culture in the Workplace”.Please Note: This month’s breakfast will be held at McWilliams, located at 7642 US Hwy 59 South, rather than at the Chamber. Please plan accordingly.Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Angelina College SBDC, and this month’s sponsor, McWilliams Heating, Cooling & Plumbing.This is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow professionals—don’t miss it! We look forward to seeing you there.

2024 Miss Merry Christmas (San Augustine County)
2024-11-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Augus Theater
Swing by the San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce and grab your form for the 2024 Miss Merry Christmas. We also have the San Augustine Main Street lighted Christmas parade forms.
The contestants Entry Form is available at the Chamber Office. Entry Deadline: November 22, 2024.
Date/Time Information of the Event:
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2 pm
Location:
Augus Theater
110 E. Columbia Street
San Augustine TX, 759720

The Bacon Brothers with Kevin Bacon (Houston County)
2024-11-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Crockett Civic Center
Coming Next!!!
THE BACON BROTHERS! with KEVIN BACON

The night before Christmas on the Square in Crockett!
November 22, 2024, 7:30 pm
Crockett Civic Center

TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE

www.pwfaa.org
The Bacon Brothers have spent the better part of three decades exploring their own mix of folk, rock, soul, and country music. They call that diverse sound “forosoco,” and it’s taken them around the world, from headlining gigs in Japan to American performances at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, and Gruene Hall.

The exploration continues with the band’s twelfth release, Ballad Of The Brothers. It’s a record that highlights not only the similarities between Kevin Bacon (known worldwide as an A-list Hollywood actor) and Michael Bacon (celebrated as an Emmy-winning composer), but the differences, too. The two siblings may be bound together by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, but they’ve grown into sharp songwriters and cinematic storytellers with their own distinct approaches. Ballad Of The Brothers makes room for both of those approaches, offering a mix of edgy alt-rock (“Take Off This Tattoo”), Motown-inspired soul (“Put Your Hand Up”), fingerpicked folk (“Let That Be Enough”), and everything in between. The album also marks the continuation of a musical partnership that began long ago in Philadelphia, where the Bacons were raised on a soundtrack of 1970s singer/songwriters, Philly soul bands, and classic rock acts. Multiple decades and countless shows later, they’re creating their own soundtrack, saluting their old-school influences while making music that’s undeniably modern.

43rd Annual Christmas in Crockett
2024-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Crockett, 401 E Houston Ave, Crockett, TX, 75835, United States
Mark your calendars and make plans to be in Crockett, Texas Saturday, November 23rd!
Bring your family down to Crockett and prepare to do some shopping on Saturday, November 23rd. There will be food, over 300 vendors, places to shop, and so much more! This will be a day of Christmas fun! Be on the lookout for vendor registrations.

Blessing Bags for N.A.C.: Thanksgiving Blessings Community Meal
2024-11-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Hope Center in Nac, 2100 E Main Sts, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Blessing Bags for N.A.C. has a Thanksgiving Blessings Community Meal at the HOPE Center in Nacogdoches on November 23rd at 12 p.m. They will be offering a hot Thanksgiving meal, toiletries, and other necessities. They are desperately needing donations for this upcoming Thanksgiving meal. Turkey’s, Dressing or Boxed Stuffing, Boxed Potatoes, Rolls, Gravy, Green Beans, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato Pies, or any other food item you can bring. They also accept monetary donations to help buy what is needed. If you would like to donate anything Stephanie and everyone at Blessing Bags would greatly appreciate it. Nacogdoches residents can drop off their donations at Blue Eyed Cocos – 412 E Main from 10-6, Tuesday – Saturday. If Lufkin residents would like to donate please contact Stephanie Hess at her office number, 936-875 8706 or her cell at 501-504-3077. If Stephanie is not available, call Gabriel Hernandez at 936-240-8641.
Cash APP: $BBags4nac
PayPal: @BB4NAC
Checks; blessingbagsfornac.com
EMAIL: blessingbagsfornac@gmail.com

Christmas Merry Market and Lighting of the Courthouse (Jasper County)
2024-11-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown, Jasper
Make sure to put this down in your calendar. It has always been a special event for the whole family to watch as the courthouse lights up with the holiday spirit. Come join us as the Merry Market will be open and filled with amazing vendors that make this evening even more spectacular! Help us, as we make our very own Downtown Jasper fit right into a Hallmark Movie. If you’re a store owner on the square, we would love for you to participate in the spirit with lights, storefront painting, etc. Working, growing, and succeeding together.
Date/Time Information:
November 23, 2024, from 5 pm to 8 pm
Location:
Downtown, Jasper

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.

First Annual Shelby County Christmas Tree Lighting
2024-12-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Shelby County Historic Courthouse
It is the most wonderful time of the year, and you are invited to celebrate the first Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting on Monday, December 2. Entertainment will be begin at 5:30pm in front of the Historic Courthouse. The lights will turn on at 6pm. What better way to kick off the Christmas season.
Later in the week, plan on sampling tasty treats from our member restaurants and caterers at the annual Taste of the Holidays, Sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank. The Taste of the Holidays will be Thursday, December 5th from 4:30 – 7:30pm at the Civic Center. Thank you to our Silver Sponsors, Sabine State Bank and Specter, Inc. Tickets are on sale at the Chamber for $15 each.
The Lighted Christmas Parade, Sponsored by HR Group will on Saturday, December 7th at 6pm on the downtown square. JJ Ford, this year’s Grand Marshal will lead off the parade. There is still plenty of time to sign up your float, pick up truck, golf cart etc in the parade. Thank you to the following sponsors: HR Group, City of Center, Dazzle Me Pink and Blue, Farmers State Bank, Holiday Nursing & Rehabilitation and Specter, Inc.
There will be a Historic Courthouse Open House again this year on Monday, December 16 from 12-noon until 2pm. The Excelsior ISD choir under the direction of Tim Verner will be performing at 1pm.
There will be many retail and bank open houses through out the month. Make sure you support our local business and shop local.
For more information, contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936-598-3682 or email at info@shelbycountychamber.com.

26th Annual Christmas Home Tour
2024-12-05 15:00 - 19:30
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.

Holiday Hoedown (Nacogdoches County)
2024-12-05 17:30 - 19:00 | 2400 N Stallings Dr Nacogdoches, Texas
Join us for holiday greetings with Santa, refreshments, and snacks at the Annual NacSpace Alive After 5.
Date/Time Information:
December 5, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Location:
2400 N Stallings Dr
Nacogdoches, Texas
