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Pumpkin Patch '26 (opens in a new tab)
Oct 4, 2026
2:00 PM CDT
Lufkin · Seasons of Hope Center
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From Visit Lufkin · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Mayhem Roller Derby Halloween Mashup (opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026
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Tyler · Flores Center
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Mayhem Roller Derby Halloween Mashup (opens in a new tab)
Oct 10, 2026
5:00 PM CDT
Tyler · Flores Center
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From Visit Tyler · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Pumpkin Glow (opens in a new tab)
Oct 15, 2026
2:30 PM CDT
Longview · Ellis Pottery
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
Arts & history
Halloween Trail (opens in a new tab)
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
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Lufkin · Texas Forestry Museum
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From Texas Forestry Museum · checked Oct 3, 2026
Arts & history
Succulent Pumpkin Workshop (opens in a new tab)
Oct 18, 2026
2:00 PM CDT
Tyler · Scoop and Grind
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From Visit Tyler · checked Oct 3, 2026
Arts & history
Teen Hangout - Pumpkin Carving (opens in a new tab)
Oct 20, 2026
5:30 PM CDT
Longview · Longview Public Library
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
Arts & history
Floral Pumpkin Workshop (opens in a new tab)
Oct 24, 2026
10:00 AM CDT
Tyler · Scoop and Grind
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From Visit Tyler · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Candlelight- A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics (opens in a new tab)
Oct 29, 2026
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Tyler · Liberty Hall
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From Liberty Hall · Tyler · checked Oct 3, 2026
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3rd Annual Trunk or Treat (opens in a new tab)
Oct 31, 2026
6:00 PM CDT
Tyler · Exceptional Emergency Center
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From Visit Tyler · checked Oct 3, 2026
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A Very Derrick Christmas (opens in a new tab)
Nov 12, 2026
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Kilgore · Downtown
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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AMERICA'S LARGEST NUTCRACKER TOUR RETURNS -- NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET ON SALE NOW (opens in a new tab)
Nov 17, 2026
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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Holiday in the Pines (opens in a new tab)
Nov 19, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
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Nacogdoches · Nacogdoches County Exposition and Civic Center
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Holiday in the Pines (opens in a new tab)
Nov 19, 2026
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Nacogdoches · Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center
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Christmas in the Pineywoods 2026 - A Holiday Shopping Event (opens in a new tab)
Nov 19, 2026
11:00 AM CST
Longview · Maude Cobb Convention Center
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Christmas Tree Lighting (opens in a new tab)
Nov 19, 2026
5:30 PM CST
Pittsburg · Pilgrim Plaza
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Holiday in the Pines (opens in a new tab)
Nov 20, 2026
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Nacogdoches · Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center
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Christmas in the Pineywoods 2026 - A Holiday Shopping Event (opens in a new tab)
Nov 20, 2026
11:00 AM CST
Longview · Maude Cobb Convention Center
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Holiday in the Pines (opens in a new tab)
Nov 21, 2026
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Nacogdoches · Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center
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Christmas in the Pineywoods 2026 - A Holiday Shopping Event (opens in a new tab)
Nov 21, 2026
11:00 AM CST
Longview · Maude Cobb Convention Center
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Downtown Longview Christmas Tree Lighting (opens in a new tab)
Nov 21, 2026
4:00 PM CST
Longview · Heritage Plaza
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Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop (opens in a new tab)
Nov 23, 2026
5:30 PM CST
Longview · Longview Arboretum
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
Markets
Piney Park Holiday Vendor Market (opens in a new tab)
Nov 27, 2026
5:00 PM CST
Marshall · Piney Park
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From Piney Park · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Christmas Parade and “Enchanted Forest” Tree Lightig (opens in a new tab)
Nov 28, 2026
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Jefferson · Downtown and Lions Park
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
Arts & history
Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol (opens in a new tab)
Nov 28, 2026
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Tyler · UT Tyler Cowan Center
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Community
Annual Mall Christmas Tree Lighting (opens in a new tab)
Nov 28, 2026
5:00 AM CST
Longview · Longview Mall
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Markets
Piney Park Holiday Vendor Market (opens in a new tab)
Nov 28, 2026
5:00 PM CST
Marshall · Piney Park
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Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting (opens in a new tab)
Dec 3, 2026
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Winnsboro · Downtown
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Downtown Longview AMBUCS Christmas Parade (opens in a new tab)
Dec 3, 2026
6:30 PM CST
Longview · Downtown Longview
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Millard’s Crossing Old Fashioned Christmas (opens in a new tab)
Dec 4, 2026
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Nacogdoches · Millard’s Crossing Historic Village
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
Arts & history
One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall (opens in a new tab)
Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
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Tyler · Tyler Civic Theatre
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From Visit Tyler · checked Oct 3, 2026
Outdoors
Millard’s Crossing Old Fashioned Christmas (opens in a new tab)
Dec 4, 2026
4:00 PM CST
Nacogdoches · Millard's Crossing Historic Village
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Christmas on Main Street (opens in a new tab)
Dec 5, 2026
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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 (opens in a new tab)
Dec 5, 2026
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Palestine · Downtown
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Holiday Tour of Homes (opens in a new tab)
Dec 5, 2026
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Crockett · Downtown
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Mariachi Herencia de Mexico “A Mariachi Christmas” (opens in a new tab)
Dec 5, 2026
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Tyler · UT Tyler Cowan Center
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Nine Flags Christmas Festival (opens in a new tab)
Dec 5, 2026
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Nacogdoches · Downtown
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Arts & history
Living History Christmas (opens in a new tab)
Dec 5, 2026
10:00 AM CST
Longview · Gregg County Courthouse
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Nine Flags Lighted Christmas Parade (opens in a new tab)
Dec 5, 2026
5:30 PM CST
Nacogdoches · Downtown Nacogdoches
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Rangerette Christmas Show (opens in a new tab)
Dec 6, 2026 – Dec 7, 2026
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Kilgore · Dodson Auditorium
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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East Texas Symphonic Band Christmas Concert (opens in a new tab)
Dec 6, 2026
3:00 PM CST
Longview · Belcher Center at LeTourneau University
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Ernie Haase & Signature Sound: A Jazzy Little Christmas (opens in a new tab)
Dec 6, 2026
3:00 PM CST
Marshall · Memorial City Hall Performance Center
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A Christmas Story, The Musical (opens in a new tab)
Dec 10, 2026
7:00 PM CST
Longview · Belcher Center at LeTourneau University
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Holiday Home Tour (opens in a new tab)
Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
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Palestine · Chamber of Commerce
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
Markets
Piney Park Holiday Vendor Market (opens in a new tab)
Dec 11, 2026
5:00 PM CST
Marshall · Piney Park
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“A Christmas Carol” (opens in a new tab)
Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026
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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 (opens in a new tab)
Dec 12, 2026
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Gladewater · Downtown
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Anderson Community Chorus: Sounds of Christmas (opens in a new tab)
Dec 12, 2026
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Palestine · Palestine High School Auditorium
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Christmas Tour of Homes (opens in a new tab)
Dec 12, 2026
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Nacogdoches · Various locations
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17th Annual Holiday in the Garden & Bazaar (opens in a new tab)
Dec 12, 2026
10:00 AM CST
Tyler
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