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270 events in October 2026 · 18 towns with dates in the collection
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- FestivalsHappening todayNeeds a fresh check
East Texas State Fair and Rodeo (opens in a new tab)
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Tyler · The Park of East Texas, Inc.
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- MarketsNeeds a fresh check
Citywide Rummage Sale (opens in a new tab)
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Jefferson · Various locations
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Music
Neon Moon: A Tribute to 90's Country (opens in a new tab)
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Tyler
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From Visit Tyler · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Arts & history
Jeff Scheen Live! (opens in a new tab)
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Tyler
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From Visit Tyler · checked Oct 3, 2026
- SportsNeeds a fresh check
Autumn Trails 5K Run and .05 Run (opens in a new tab)
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Winnsboro · Winnsboro City Park
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- CommunityNeeds a fresh check
Autumn Trails Antique Tractor Pull (opens in a new tab)
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Winnsboro · Jack Cross Pavillion, Winnsboro City Park
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- CommunityNeeds a fresh check
Little Miss and Queen Autumn Trails Pageant (opens in a new tab)
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Winnsboro · Winnsboro Jr. High School Auditorium
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- FestivalsNeeds a fresh check
Oktoberfest (opens in a new tab)
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De Kalb · Downtown
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- CommunityNeeds a fresh check
Community Recycling Day 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8:00 AM CDT
Longview · Longview Mall
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Community
Sisters In Hope Breast Cancer Awareness Walk (opens in a new tab)
8:00 AM CDT
Tyler · Bergfeld Park
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From Visit Tyler · checked Oct 3, 2026
- CommunityNeeds a fresh check
Kare for Kids BBQ Cook Off - Longview, TX (opens in a new tab)
9:00 AM CDT
Longview · Longview Exhibit Center
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 3, 2026
- CommunityNeeds a fresh check
8ADiva's Journey Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon (opens in a new tab)
10:00 AM CDT
Longview · The Summit Club
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Arts & historyNeeds a fresh check
Conversations Through Collage (opens in a new tab)
10:00 AM CDT
Longview · Longview Museum of Fine Arts-T
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 3, 2026
- CommunityNeeds a fresh check
Fall into a PAINT CLASS (opens in a new tab)
10:00 AM CDT
Longview · Stamper Park Resource Center
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 3, 2026
- SportsNeeds a fresh check
Poses & Pints (opens in a new tab)
10:00 AM CDT
Longview · Oil Horse Brewing Co.
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Arts & historyNeeds a fresh check
Sketchbook Sessions - Inktober & Glue Drawings (opens in a new tab)
10:00 AM CDT
Longview · Longview Public Library
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 3, 2026
- CommunityNeeds a fresh check
Haunted Library Volunteer Orientation (opens in a new tab)
10:30 AM CDT
Longview · Longview Public Library
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 3, 2026
- CommunityNeeds a fresh check
Whip Up Fall: A Body Butter Workshop (opens in a new tab)
11:00 AM CDT
Longview · Good Steward Refillery
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 3, 2026
- MarketsNeeds a fresh check
The Great Handmakers Market (opens in a new tab)
1:00 PM CDT
Longview · Longview Exhibit Center
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 3, 2026
- CommunityNeeds a fresh check
Longview Great Pumpkin Roll (opens in a new tab)
3:00 PM CDT
Longview · Downtown Longview
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Festivals
Autumn Fest 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5:00 PM CDT
Lufkin
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From Visit Lufkin · checked Oct 3, 2026
- OutdoorsNeeds a fresh check
Rowdyfest Outdoor 90's Country Experience (opens in a new tab)
6:00 PM CDT
Gilmer · Rowdy Creek Ranch
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 3, 2026
- MusicNeeds a fresh check
Crowder (opens in a new tab)
7:00 PM CDT
Longview · Belcher Center at LeTourneau University
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 3, 2026
- MusicNeeds a fresh check
Gary Patrick Band (opens in a new tab)
7:30 PM CDT
Longview · CARGO
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Music
Todd Freeman at Castaways Bar & Grill (opens in a new tab)
8:00 PM CDT
Pittsburg · Castaways Bar & Grill
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From Visit Pittsburg · checked Oct 3, 2026
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