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Pumpkin Patch '26
2:00 PM CDT
Lufkin · Seasons of Hope Center
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From Visit Lufkin · checked Oct 3, 2026
- SportsNeeds a fresh check
Mayhem Roller Derby Halloween Mashup
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Tyler · Flores Center
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Sports
Mayhem Roller Derby Halloween Mashup
5:00 PM CDT
Tyler · Flores Center
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From Visit Tyler · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Community
Pumpkin Glow
2:30 PM CDT
Longview · Ellis Pottery
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Arts & history
Halloween Trail
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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
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
5:30 PM CDT
Longview · Longview Public Library
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Arts & history
Floral Pumpkin Workshop
10:00 AM CDT
Tyler · Scoop and Grind
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From Visit Tyler · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Music
Candlelight- A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
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Tyler · Liberty Hall
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From Liberty Hall · Tyler · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Community
3rd Annual Trunk or Treat
6:00 PM CDT
Tyler · Exceptional Emergency Center
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From Visit Tyler · checked Oct 3, 2026
- FestivalsNeeds a fresh check
A Very Derrick Christmas
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Kilgore · Downtown
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Community
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
- MarketsNeeds a fresh check
Holiday in the Pines
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Nacogdoches · Nacogdoches County Exposition and Civic Center
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Markets
Holiday in the Pines
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Nacogdoches · Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center
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From Visit Nacogdoches · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Markets
Christmas in the Pineywoods 2026 - A Holiday Shopping Event
11:00 AM CST
Longview · Maude Cobb Convention Center
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Community
Christmas Tree Lighting
5:30 PM CST
Pittsburg · Pilgrim Plaza
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From Visit Pittsburg · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Markets
Holiday in the Pines
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Nacogdoches · Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center
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From Visit Nacogdoches · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Markets
Christmas in the Pineywoods 2026 - A Holiday Shopping Event
11:00 AM CST
Longview · Maude Cobb Convention Center
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Markets
Holiday in the Pines
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Nacogdoches · Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center
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From Visit Nacogdoches · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Markets
Christmas in the Pineywoods 2026 - A Holiday Shopping Event
11:00 AM CST
Longview · Maude Cobb Convention Center
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Community
Downtown Longview Christmas Tree Lighting
4:00 PM CST
Longview · Heritage Plaza
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Community
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop
5:30 PM CST
Longview · Longview Arboretum
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Markets
Piney Park Holiday Vendor Market
5:00 PM CST
Marshall · Piney Park
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From Piney Park · checked Oct 3, 2026
- MusicNeeds a fresh check
Christmas Parade and “Enchanted Forest” Tree Lightig
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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
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Tyler · UT Tyler Cowan Center
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From UT Tyler Cowan Center, Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Community
Annual Mall Christmas Tree Lighting
5:00 AM CST
Longview · Longview Mall
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Markets
Piney Park Holiday Vendor Market
5:00 PM CST
Marshall · Piney Park
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From Piney Park · checked Oct 3, 2026
- CommunityNeeds a fresh check
Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
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Winnsboro · Downtown
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Community
Downtown Longview AMBUCS Christmas Parade
6:30 PM CST
Longview · Downtown Longview
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
- CommunityNeeds a fresh check
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
- Arts & history
One Christmas Eve at Evergreen Mall
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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
4:00 PM CST
Nacogdoches · Millard's Crossing Historic Village
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From Visit Nacogdoches · checked Oct 4, 2026
- CommunityNeeds a fresh check
Christmas on Main Street
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Palestine · Downtown
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- CommunityNeeds a fresh check
Christmas Parade of Lights
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Palestine · Downtown
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Arts & historyNeeds a fresh check
Holiday Tour of Homes
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Crockett · Downtown
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Music
Mariachi Herencia de Mexico “A Mariachi Christmas”
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Tyler · UT Tyler Cowan Center
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From UT Tyler Cowan Center · checked Oct 3, 2026
- FestivalsNeeds a fresh check
Nine Flags Christmas Festival
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Nacogdoches · Downtown
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Arts & history
Living History Christmas
10:00 AM CST
Longview · Gregg County Courthouse
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Community
Nine Flags Lighted Christmas Parade
5:30 PM CST
Nacogdoches · Downtown Nacogdoches
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From Visit Nacogdoches · checked Oct 4, 2026
- MusicNeeds a fresh check
Rangerette Christmas Show
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Kilgore · Dodson Auditorium
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Music
East Texas Symphonic Band Christmas Concert
3:00 PM CST
Longview · Belcher Center at LeTourneau University
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Music
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound: A Jazzy Little Christmas
3:00 PM CST
Marshall · Memorial City Hall Performance Center
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From Memorial City Hall Performance Center · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Music
A Christmas Story, The Musical
7:00 PM CST
Longview · Belcher Center at LeTourneau University
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Arts & historyNeeds a fresh check
Holiday Home Tour
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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
5:00 PM CST
Marshall · Piney Park
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From Piney Park · checked Oct 3, 2026
- CommunityNeeds a fresh check
“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
- CommunityNeeds a fresh check
A Vintage Americana Christmas
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Gladewater · Downtown
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- MusicNeeds a fresh check
Anderson Community Chorus: Sounds of Christmas
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Palestine · Palestine High School Auditorium
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Arts & historyNeeds a fresh check
Christmas Tour of Homes
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Nacogdoches · Various locations
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Markets
17th Annual Holiday in the Garden & Bazaar
10:00 AM CST
Tyler
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From Visit Tyler · checked Oct 3, 2026
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