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“Curious George: The Golden Meatball”
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Tyler · Cowan Center
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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2A Events Gun & Knife Show
10:00 AM CST
Longview · Longview Convention Complex
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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AMERICA'S LARGEST NUTCRACKER TOUR RETURNS -- NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET ON SALE NOW
7:00 PM CST
Longview · Belcher Center at LeTourneau University
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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Prenatal Stretch and Release
12:30 PM CST
Longview · Cedar & Honey Birth Co.
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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Christmas Tree Lighting
5:30 PM CST
Pittsburg · Pilgrim Plaza
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From Visit Pittsburg · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Lunch & Learn: Backyard Chickens, Feathered Friends 101
11:30 AM CST
Longview · Longview Arboretum
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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Diverse Readers Book Club
2:00 PM CST
Longview · Longview Public Library
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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Downtown Longview Christmas Tree Lighting
4:00 PM CST
Longview · Heritage Plaza
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop
5:30 PM CST
Longview · Longview Arboretum
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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Prenatal Stretch and Release
12:30 PM CST
Longview · Cedar & Honey Birth Co.
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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Annual Mall Christmas Tree Lighting
5:00 AM CST
Longview · Longview Mall
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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Fashion & Firs
4:00 PM CST
Longview · Gregg County Historical Museum
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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Prenatal Stretch and Release
12:30 PM CST
Longview · Cedar & Honey Birth Co.
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
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Winnsboro · Downtown
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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The Texas Shakespeare Festival: “Eurydice”
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Kilgore · Van Cliburn Auditorium
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Downtown Longview AMBUCS Christmas Parade
6:30 PM CST
Longview · Downtown Longview
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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Magical Mineola
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Mineola · Downtown
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Millard’s Crossing Old Fashioned Christmas
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Nacogdoches · Millard’s Crossing Historic Village
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Christmas on Main Street
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Palestine · Downtown
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Christmas Parade of Lights
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Palestine · Downtown
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Meet the Grinch at the Jailhouse
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Palestine · Texas Jailhouse
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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WinterFest
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Linden · Town Square
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Wonderland of Lights Parade
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Marshall · Downtown
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Jingle Bell Jog
8:00 AM CST
Longview · Downtown Longview
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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Nine Flags Lighted Christmas Parade
5:30 PM CST
Nacogdoches · Downtown Nacogdoches
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From Visit Nacogdoches · checked Oct 4, 2026
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Prenatal Stretch and Release
12:30 PM CST
Longview · Cedar & Honey Birth Co.
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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“A Christmas Carol”
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Winnsboro · Winnsboro Center for the Arts
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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A Vintage Americana Christmas
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Gladewater · Downtown
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Trail of Lights Extravaganza
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San Augustine · Mission Dolores State Historic Site
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Brunch With Santa
10:00 AM CST
Longview · Cargo TX
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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90s Country On Acoustic! Bear Creek Smokehouse. Sit, Sip & Sing along!
6:30 PM CST
Marshall · Bear Creek Smokehouse
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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Diverse Readers Book Club
2:00 PM CST
Longview · Longview Public Library
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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Mardi Gras Parade
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Palestine · Downtown
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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“The importance of Being Earnest”
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Palestine · Texas Theatre
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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The Marauder's Map Challenge
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Longview · Longview Arboretum
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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Women in Longview Day
9:00 AM CDT
Longview · Infinity Event Center
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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Dalton Days
10:00 AM CDT
Longview · Gregg County Historical Museum
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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Pinetree Smoke and Soul Fest
7:00 AM CDT
Longview · Maude Cobb Convention Center
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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