GO & DO: Texas State Railroad offers special Easter Egg Express excursions
Published 2:00 pm Wednesday, April 17, 2019
- Children take part in a previous egg hunt before a departure of the Texas State Railroad's Easter Egg Express. This year the Easter Egg Express events will take place on Saturday at the Palestine depot. (Courtesy)
The Texas State Railroad will offer excursions on its Easter Egg Express at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday.
The train will depart from the Palestine depot. Activities for children at the depot will include an egg hunt and an appearance by the Easter Bunny.
Reservations can be made at texasstaterailroad.net. The cost depends on which railcar a passenger chooses.
ALSO IN EAST TEXAS
East Texas Antique Tractor & Engine Show, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Youth County Expo Center, Highway 13, Henderson. Activities: tractor pulls at 1, 3 and 6 p.m. Saturday.
Gusher Days, throughout the day Saturday, downtown Gladewater. Activities: chili cookoff, parade, car show, food and music.
ON STAGE
“Vrooommm,” a comedy presented by Tyler Junior College theater students, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, TJC’s Jean Browne Theatre. Performances will continue 7:30 p.m. April 26 and 27 and 2:30 p.m. April 27.
ART & DISPLAYS
Tyler Museum of Art: On view at Tyler Museum of Art, 1300 S. Mahon Ave., are:
- “Lone Star Impressions: Prints by Peregrine Press,” through April 21.
- Annual High School Art Exhibition, through May 5.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information: 903-595-1001, tylermuseum.org.
Smith County Historical Society Museum: On view at Smith County Historical Society Museum, 125 S. College Ave., are exhibits and artifacts from Smith County. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Cost: donations accepted. Information: 903-592-5993, smithcountyhistoricalsociety.org.
Tyler Galleries: Tyler galleries with art on view include:
- Gallery Main Street: 111 W. Erwin St. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and noon to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. Information: 903-593-6905, gallerymainstreet@tylertexas.com.
- Gold Leaf Gallery: Gold Leaf Gallery, 4518 S. Broadway Ave. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Information: 903-597-2645, goldleafgallery.com.
- Valerosa Designs & Gallery, 108 E. Eighth St. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Information: 903-504-5249, valerosadesigns.com.