Frights, festivals and more highlight weekend

Published 5:20 am Thursday, October 12, 2023

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas.

Rose City Music Festival, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, the Square in downtown Tyler. Lineup includes Matt Koziol, 4:30 p.m.; Ludacris, 6 p.m.; DJ Shane Payne, 7:15 p.m.; and Whiskey Myers, 8:45 p.m. Tickets: $140. Information: https://therosecitymusicfestival.com/ .

World of Khaos Haunted House, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 816 E. Oakwood St., Tyler. Tickets: $20 general admission, $30 VIP fast pass. Information: http://worldofkhaos.com/ .

Corpse Grove: The Wicked Playground, 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, 15972 Texas 64 E., Tyler. Corpse Grove is a Halloween trail with multiple scenes of fright. Come play with the Lady in White. Tickets: $7 to $35. Information: http://facebook.com/corpsegrove .

Downtown Live, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Heritage Plaza, 219 E. Methvin St., Longview. Featuring Rick Brown & the Lone Star Bootleggers. Admission: Free. Information: https://www.longviewtexas.gov/3836/Downtown-Live .

Walk to End Alzheimer’s, 8 a.m. Saturday, Gregg County Courthouse, 101 E. Methvin St., Longview. Information: alz.org/walk .

Haunted Trail, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Lear Park, 100 H.G. Mosley Parkway, Longview. Tickets: $5. Information: https://www.facebook.com/LongviewParks/ .

Bully Showcase – Texas vs. Louisiana, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd., Longview. Admission: $20, $10 for dogs, free for children under 15. Information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/701633580522511/ .

Longview Jaycees Trade Days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Longview Exhibit Center, 1123 Jaycee Drive, Longview. Admission: Free. Information: https://greggcountyfair.com/ .

Concert Under the Stars Halloween Fright Fest, featuring Kelli Grant, the “Queen of Swing,” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Kokomo Theatre, 2400 W. Marshall Ave., Longview. Free movie follows concert: “Ghost Breakers.” Gates open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10, sold online at eventbrite.com. Information: (903) 918 2132, www.kokomotheatre.com .

Kilgore Oktoberfest, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, downtown Kilgore. The event includes authentic German food, music drinks, family friendly activities and a best dressed competition. Admission: Free. Information: https://visitkilgore.com/kilgore-oktoberfest/ .

Country Fest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Pickers Pavilion, 205 E. North St., Lindale. Features arts and crafts booths, food vendors, car show, live entertainment, auction, petting zoo, pony rides, laser tag, inflatables, carnival games and art projects. Admission: Free. Information: https://lindalechamber.org/countryfest .

Dusty’s All-Star Circus, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Memorial City Hall, 110 E. Houston St., Marshall. Tickets: $25 adults, $18 children. Information: https://dustyscircus.com/ .

Edom Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, in the meadow behind artists’ studios, downtown Edom. The festival includes jewelry, pottery, photography, sculptures, garden art, paintings, blacksmith demonstrations. Admission: Free. Information: www.edomarts.com .