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.
Tyler • Lindale • Bullard • Whitehouse • Jacksonville • Longview • Nacogdoches
Friday, Jan 30 – Sunday, Feb 1, 2026
⭐ Weekend Highlights
🎉 Running the Rose – Tyler State Park
📅 Saturday, Jan 31
👉 Trail running event with longer distances (various milers) — great for runners or outdoor enthusiasts.
👉 Note: Registration closes Saturday at 9:00 AM — go early!
🎡 Family-Friendly Events
Here are fun, mostly state-park or nature activities happening nearby:
- Letterbox Journal Scavenger Hunt – Purtis Creek State Park | Friday Jan 30, 3:00PM
- Intro to Birding – Lake Tawakoni State Park | Saturday, Jan 31, 9:30 AM
- Archery 101 – Tyler State Park | Saturday, Jan 31, 1:00 PM
🎶 Live Music & Nightlife
- Karaoke – Daiquiris American First Wings and Grill - Tyler | Friday Jan 30, 7PM
- Patrick James - ETX Brewing Co. – Tyler | Saturday Jan 31, 8PM
- Christian Reed - Tia Juanita's Fishcamp - Athens, TX| [Day/Time]
🛍️ Markets, Shopping & Vendor Events
- Rose City Farmers Market – Tyler | Saturday Jan 31, 8AM
- First Monday Trade Days – Canton | Thursday Jan 29 - Feb 1
🌿 Outdoor & Seasonal Fun
- 2026 East Texas Boat Show & Tackle Extravaganza - Longview | Friday Jan 30 - Feb 1
🌲 Small-Town Spotlight
📍 This Weekend’s East Texas Spotlight: Longview
The Longview Jaycees Trade Days are shown on the calendar at the Longview Convention Complex during the weekend — a fun local market setup with vendors and community booths.
✔️ Also Happening Around East Texas
- Visit Texas Rose Festival year-round attractions and gardens in Tyler — perfect for exploring if you want a laid-back day downtown.
- Explore outdoor trails & picnicking at Tyler State Park (especially great in cool weather)
👉 Before You Go
- Double-check times and locations (weather may affect outdoor events)
- Arrive early for popular events
- Support local East Texas businesses when you can
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