Find a new pet, journey to ‘Oz’ and more this weekend in East Texas

Published 5:20 am Thursday, June 20, 2024

Bobby Corley shows off a chameleon in January 2021 at the HERPS East Texas Exotic Reptile and Pet Show at the Longview Exhibit Center. (Michael Cavazos/Longview News-Journal File Photo)

From staff reports

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



Historic Longview Farmers Market, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., June 22, corner of High and Cotton streets, downtown Longview. The market, a project of Preservation Longview, provides residents and visitors the opportunity to buy locally grown produce and other products directly from farmers and other merchants. Admission: Free.

”AristoCats Kids,” 3:30 p.m. June 21 and 7 p.m. June 22, ArtsView Children’s Theatre, 313 W. Tyler St., Longview. Musical based on Disney animated film featuring actors ages 8 to 10. Tickets: $7. Information and tickets: artsviewchildrenstheatre.com .

HERPS East Texas Exotic Reptile and Pet Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 22 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 23, Longview Exhibit Center, 1123 Jaycee Drive. Thousands of reptiles, amphibians, inverts, feeders, supplies and more available for purchase. Admission: $10 for adults for one day, $15 adult for two days; $5 children ages 5-12 for one day, $8 children ages 5-12 for two days. Children ages 4 and younger are admitted for free. Information: www.herpshow.net .

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Soar Above the Rest Lunch With a Pilot, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 22, Gregg County Historical Museum, 214 N. Fredonia St., Longview. Have lunch with an airplane, helicopter, hot air balloon and drone pilot to ask questions and hear stories. Tickets: $15. Information and tickets: gregghistorical.org .

Fab Family Friday, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., June 21, Tyler Public Library auditorium, 201 S. College Ave. Learn about hiking at Tyler State Park with a park ranger. Information: cityoftyler.org/government/departments/library.

”The Wizard of Oz,” 7:30 p.m. June 21 and 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. June 22, Tyler Civic Theatre, 400 Rose Park Drive, Tyler. Admission: $30 and $15 for ages 18 and younger. Tickets: tinyurl.com/2tpfu9rd or call (903) 592-0561.

Rose City Parade presented by Tyler Area Gays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 22, W.T. Brookshire Conference Center, 2000 W. Front St., Tyler. Vendors, live music, a DJ and live performances. Information: tylerareagays.com .

Screening of “Finding Dory,” 2 p.m. June 22, Liberty Hall, 103 E. Erwin St., Tyler. Tickets: $10. For each ticket purchased, receive two free concession items. Information: libertytyler.com .