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270 events in October 2026 · 18 towns with dates in the collection

October 2026

October 2026. Select a date to see its events below.
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117 events	122 events	138 events	143 events	1511 events	1615 events	1735 events
189 events	195 events	2011 events	217 events	2212 events	2316 events	2432 events
254 events	263 events	277 events	285 events	2913 events	308 events	3112 events

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Friday, October 23

16 events across East Texas

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CommunityNeeds a fresh check
“The Book of Will” (opens in a new tab)
Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
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Tyler · Tyler Civic Theater
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
Arts & history
The Book of Will (opens in a new tab)
Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
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Tyler
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From Visit Tyler · checked Oct 3, 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
MarketsNeeds a fresh check
Autumn Trails Trade Day and Swap Meet (opens in a new tab)
Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
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Winnsboro · Winnsboro City Park
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
Festivals
Harvest Festival & Livestock Show (opens in a new tab)
Oct 23, 2026
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Longview · Maude Cobb Convention Center
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
Music
Homecoming Bonfire & Concert (opens in a new tab)
Oct 23, 2026
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Nacogdoches · Stephen F. Austin State University
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From Visit Nacogdoches · checked Oct 4, 2026
Arts & history
Rocky Horror Live Shadow Cast Night 1 (opens in a new tab)
Oct 23, 2026
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Tyler · Liberty Hall
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From Liberty Hall · Tyler · checked Oct 3, 2026
Food & drink
Seniors Coffee Time - Puzzles (opens in a new tab)
Oct 23, 2026
9:00 AM CDT
Longview · Longview Public Library
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
Arts & history
Conversations Through Collage (opens in a new tab)
Oct 23, 2026
10:00 AM CDT
Longview · Longview Museum of Fine Arts-T
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
Arts & history
Waltz Across Texas (opens in a new tab)
Oct 23, 2026
10:00 AM CDT
Longview · Longview Museum of Fine Arts-T
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
Food & drink
Nac Snack Friday (opens in a new tab)
Oct 23, 2026
11:00 AM CDT
Nacogdoches · Visit Nacogdoches
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From Visit Nacogdoches · checked Oct 4, 2026
Music
Bach's Lunch (opens in a new tab)
Oct 23, 2026
12:20 PM CDT
Longview · Trinity Episcopal Church or Longview
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
Community
8th Annual Boo-tique Crawl (opens in a new tab)
Oct 23, 2026
5:00 PM CDT
Nacogdoches · Texas Size Bling
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From Visit Nacogdoches · checked Oct 4, 2026
Music
Downtown Live (opens in a new tab)
Oct 23, 2026
5:00 PM CDT
Longview · Heritage Plaza
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
Music
Patrick James Play'n @ The Bourbon Alley (opens in a new tab)
Oct 23, 2026
7:00 PM CDT
Longview · The Bourbon Alley
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
Music
Talgate Poets (90's Country) (opens in a new tab)
Oct 23, 2026
7:30 PM CDT
Longview · CARGO
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026

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