Shop small, see Santa and run for a cause this weekend in East Texas
Published 5:40 am Thursday, November 28, 2024
- Shoppers stroll down the sidewalk as they visit local businesses during the annual Mingle and Jingle shopping event in Kilgore in 2022. (Les Hassell/Longview News-Journal File)
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas.
39th Annual Toy Run, Sunday, noon, Downtown Tyler Square (100 N. Broadway Ave). Longriders MC is hosting a toy drive to benefit area children with Hiway 80 Rescue Mission and veterans. The motorcycle club is requesting to bring $10 in cash, as well as toys and canned goods to go toward donations. People are also welcome to ride to the clubhouse and have some ‘famous Longrider chili.’ Information: www.facebook.com/LRMCTYLERORG.
No-Nev Run 5K, Saturday, 8 a.m., 450 Shiloh Rd. in Tyler (Rose Rudman Park). From memorializing memories to spreading awareness of pregnancy loss and SIDs, runners will be honoring those who left the world too soon and support those who’ve had to carry on. Proceeds will be donated to research to reduce the number of those affected by such tragedies. Registration will include a race-themed t-shirt and custom finisher medal. Overall male and female, as well as male and female masters winners, will receive unique event-themed plaques. Information: www.rundifferent.info.
7th Annual Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 204 W State Hwy 31 W in Chandler (First United Methodist Church Family Life Center). Complete with on-site food trucks, visitors can browse around local vendors and support small businesses at this annual holiday bazaar. Information: firstchandler.org.
Pictures with Santa, Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, 1424 WSW Loop 323 in Tyler (Cooperative Teachers Credit Union). Santa is coming to CTCU; the Tyler branch will have Tyler Photobooth Company set up so you can have print or digital photos for free. Information: www.facebook.com/CTCUTexas.
A Dog Show, Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon, 7272 Crosswater Ave. in Tyler (The Coco Bean). Bring your furry best friend to the Coco Bean for a celebration with a dog costume parade, dog portraits with a professional photographer, good dog obedience competition and more. There will be an awards ceremony with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes. Information: www.facebook.com/ThePooPickupPros.
Mingle & Jingle, Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m., 815 N. Kilgore St. in Kilgore (Kilgore Main Street). The community is invited for an evening of festive holiday shopping and merriment in historic downtown Kilgore. Enjoy after-hours shopping with Christmas under the Stars in conjunction with Small Business Saturday. Information: visitkilgore.com/historic-downtown.
Downtown Longview’s Santa Stroll, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 813 E. Methvin in Longview (The Platform Longview). Get ready for a festive boutique crawl-style shopping day featuring downtown businesses. Visit each participating store, eat at local restaurants and shop for the holidays to support local. Many will offer exclusive sales or additional prize opportunities. Information: theplatformlongview.com.
Christmas Moo Market, Saturday, noon to 8 p.m., 110 Front St. in Hawkins (Downtown Hawkins). Get a jump on holiday shopping with more than 60 vendors to choose from for gifts and food. Hosted by Holly Cow, the holiday marketing bazaar will have arts and crafts, live music and photos with Santa. Information: tinyurl.com/hawkinshollycow.
Texas Roadhouse Holiday Market, Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 320 E. Loop 281 in Longview (Texas Roadhouse). Shop from local vendors and get photos with Santa. Participants can also snag exclusive Black Friday gift card deals. Information: www.facebook.com/txrhLongviewTX320ELoop281.
Christmas Jazz on the Patio, Sunday, 2:30 to 4 p.m., 720 N. 6th St. in Longview (First Christian Church — DOC). Join First Christian Church for an evening of music, refreshments and more. Information: www.facebook.com/fcclongview.