Festivals, arts and entertainment highlight weekend events in East Texas

Published 5:30 am Thursday, October 19, 2023

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

Texas Rose Festival Parade, 9 a.m. Saturday, West from Glenwood Blvd. & Front St., Tyler. Cost: Free along the parade route or $10 for reserved seating tickets. Information: www.texasrosefestival.com.

The Palette of Roses Art Show and Sale, 9 a.m., Thursday through Sunday, 420 Rose Park Dr., Tyler. Information: www.paletteofrosesartleague.com/ .

Texas Rose Festival Queen’s Tea, 1 to 3 p.m. p.m. Saturday, mingle with the Queen and her court at the Tyler Municipal Rose Garden, 420 Rose Park Dr., Tyler. Cost: Free. Information: www.texasrosefestival.com.

Rose Festival Arts & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, with handmade artisan goods, live entertainment and food trucks, Bergfeld Park, 1510 S. College Ave., Tyler. Cost: Free. Information: www.tylerparksandrec.com

Birding the Lakeshore at Tyler State Park, 9 a.m. Saturday, 789 Park Road 16, Tyler. Bring your binoculars, water, dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Be ready for a 2.1-mile hike. Meet in front of the Silver Canoe Park Store. Information: tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/tyler/birding-the-lakeshore .

Crypto Stories by the Campfire at Tyler State Park, 3 p.m. Saturday, 789 Park Road 16, Tyler. Meet us around the campfire and learn about the strange creatures like Bigfoot and the Lost Elves and how many cultures share similar stories. Update your eerie campfire stories with legends told by the Caddo, Cherokee, and others. Bring a chair or a blanket, your imagination, and dress for the weather. Meet at the Amphitheater fire ring. Information: tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/tyler/crypto-stories-by-the-campfire .

An Art Chat With Sedrick Huckaby, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, 1300 S. Mahon, Tyler. Admission is free but seats are limited. Information: tylermuseum.org/texasbirds/ .

Fall Art Exhibit: The Story of Film, 1 p.m. Friday, Gallery Main Street 110 North College Ave., Tyler. Admission is free. Information: downtown-tyler.squarespace.com .

12 Angry Men, 7:30 p.m., Friday, 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler. Tickets: $12.50 – 18. Information: tylercivictheatre.com/calendar/ .

Spooky Space Dome Show, 1 p.m., Now through Oct. 31, 1411 East Lake St., Tyler. Tickets: $7 for General Admission, $5 for seniors and children under 18. Information: https://bit.ly/tjcplanetarium .

Discovery Science Place presents Boos & Bourbon, 7 p.m. Saturday, 308 North Broadway Ave., Tyler. Must be at least 21 years of age. Information: https://bit.ly/halloweensipandshop .

Haunted Clubhouse, 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 22053 CR 2147, Troup. Tickets: $5. Information: https://bit.ly/hauntedclubhouse_troup .

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: 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: facebook.com/corpsegrove .

Trunk or Treat by Inspire Youth Sports, 4 p.m., Saturday, 1505 E. Grande Blvd., Tyler. Admission is free. Information: https://bit.ly/inspireyouthsports_trunkortreat .

Bullard Fall Fling, 10 a.m., Saturday, 202 B W Main St., Bullard. Information: https://bit.ly/bullardfallfling .

Marshall Public Library’s 50th Birthday Party, ‘Honor the Past’ with a look back on history at 10 a.m. then ‘Celebrate the Future’ with face painting, balloon animals and more from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, 300 South Alamo Blvd., Marshall. Information: www.marshalltexas.net

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: www.longviewtexas.gov/3836/Downtown-Live .

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

Haunted Library, 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 222 West Cotton St., Longview. Tickets: $5. Information: https://bit.ly/hauntedlibrarylongview .

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: 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: 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 .

Halloween Sip & Shop, 5 p.m., Friday, 1809 W Loop 281, Suite 136, Longview. Information: https://bit.ly/halloweensipandshop .

Historic Haunts & Legends of Longview, 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, 214 N. Fredonia St., Longview. Tickets: $10. Information: www.facebook.com/GreggCountyHistoricalMuseum/ .

SHOPoRAMA Crafted + Boutique Show, 9 a.m., Saturday, 100 Grand Blvd., Longview. Free admission. SHOPoRAMA is a girls day out featuring HandCrafted, Art + Home Decor, Sparkly Jewels, Vintage styles, Modern Trends, One of a Kind Designs, Boutiques, Gourmet Foods & More. Information: www.facebook.com/FunandFabShoppingExtravaganzas .

Art in the Park: Batty For Bats, 10:30 a.m., Saturday, 9515 County Road 2181D, Tatum. Learn about bats and then make your own bat to take home. Meet at the Trammel Trace Pavilion at Martin Creek Lake State Park. Information: tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/martin-creek-lake/art-in-the-park-batty-for-bats .