Things To Do In East Texas This Weekend

Looking for fun things to do in East Texas this weekend? From family-friendly events and local markets to live music and outdoor fun, here’s what’s happening across the Pineywoods.

Weekend Highlights

Swing into Spring at Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary - Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Family-friendly festival with keeper talks, enrichment demos, vendors, and a self-guided walk.

Tyler

Blue Bird Antique Mall & Gathering Cup Event, Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. Shopping event with vendor boutiques, bookstore browsing, and specialty coffee.
Gold Rush at Bricks & Minifigs, Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hunt for hidden gold pieces in the bulk tables for prizes.
Open Makerspace at Tyler Public Library, Saturday, March 14, 3 to 4 p.m. Free play with art supplies and STEM activities for kids and families.
Antique Quilt Display at Goodman-LeGrand Museum, Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Historic quilts and vintage embroidery on display.
Trouble in Mind is also listed on Tyler’s March events calendar beginning March 13.
Karaoke at Daiquiris (Every Friday night) with Krusin' Karaoke with Jerry Payne

Longview

Crafty Kids Time at Longview Public Library, Friday, March 13, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Family Game Day at Longview Public Library, Friday, March 13, 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Teen Esports Game Day at Broughton Recreation Center, Friday, March 13.
LEGO-A-THON at Longview Public Library, Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
True Crime Crew: Murder Mystery Box Game, Saturday, March 14, 1 to 4 p.m. Adults-only event at Longview Public Library.
Longview Jaycees Trade Days at Longview Exhibit Center, Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, March 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Drug Emporium Local Vendor Event, Sunday, March 15, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with local vendors and food trucks.

Marshall

Come and Go: Puzzles & Pretzels, Friday, March 13, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
LEGO, Friday, March 13, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Stack the Shelves Challenge runs through March 31, so it is also active during this weekend at Marshall Public Library..

Athens

Music Friendly Workshop, Friday, March 13, 12 to 1 p.m., 201 W. Corsicana St.
Keep Athens Beautiful Home and Garden Show, Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Texan: A Landmark Venue.

Lufkin

Needles in the Pines Quilt Show, Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14 at Lufkin High School cafeteria, 10 to 5 Friday and 10 to 4 Saturday. Admission is $8, and kids 12 and under are free.

Nacogdoches

Karaoke & Burger Friday at Lugnutz Bar & Grill, Friday, March 13, 8 p.m. to midnight.
Farmers Market, Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Live Music at the Brewery at Fredonia Brewery, part of the weekend community events listing

Jacksonville

VFW - Karaoke Friday Nights, Friday, March 13.
CCMG Spring Conference, Saturday, March 14.
The Nextdoor Coffeehouse, Saturday, March 14.
Soul Food Sunday, Sunday, March 15, 1 to 4 p.m. at D&N, 804 W. Rusk St.

Small-Town Spotlight

This Weekend’s East Texas Spotlight: Jefferson

If you’re looking for a charming small-town getaway in East Texas this weekend, Jefferson is a great pick. On Saturday, March 14, visitors can enjoy the Jefferson Indoor Art Walk in historic downtown, where local artists, downtown businesses, and small-town charm come together for a fun afternoon of shopping, browsing, and exploring. With its brick streets, historic buildings, boutiques, and old-fashioned East Texas character, Jefferson makes an easy and memorable weekend stop.

Also Happening Around East Texas

Downtown Longview St. Paddy’s Pub Crawl

Downtown Longview will be flowing with green beer and specialty beverages, with a chance to win great prizes like Texas Rangers tickets, a purse, merch, gift cards, and billiards vouchers!

This is a free self-guided crawl of Downtown Longview establishments and will take place during open hours of participating businesses on Friday, March 13, Saturday, March 14, and Tuesday, March 17. There is no charge to do the check-in challenge, but please consider making purchases at participating businesses. The pub crawl event is hosted by Downtown Longview with proceeds benefitting Greater Longview United Way.