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270 events in October 2026 · 18 towns with dates in the collection
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- CommunityNeeds a fresh check
“The Book of Will” (opens in a new tab)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Winnsboro · Winnsboro City Park
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Music
An Evening with Kristin Chenoweth Featuring the East Texas Symphony Orchestra (opens in a new tab)
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Tyler · UT Tyler Cowan Center
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From UT Tyler Cowan Center · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Arts & historyNeeds a fresh check
Autumn Trails “Fashion Through the Eras” (opens in a new tab)
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Winnsboro · Vanora Studio
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- CommunityNeeds a fresh check
Autumn Trails Antique and Classic Car Parade and Show (opens in a new tab)
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Winnsboro · Downtown
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- CommunityNeeds a fresh check
Autumn Trails Arts and Crafts Show (opens in a new tab)
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Winnsboro · The Bowery
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Food & drinkNeeds a fresh check
Autumn Trails Lone Star Pepper Palooza (opens in a new tab)
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Winnsboro · The Bowery
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Food & drinkNeeds a fresh check
Autumn Trails Model A Club Barbecue and Tour (opens in a new tab)
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Winnsboro · Winnsboro Civic Center
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- FestivalsNeeds a fresh check
Autumn Trails Pet Show and Beard and Mustache Contest (opens in a new tab)
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Winnsboro · The Bowery
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Community
Green Street Monster Fest (opens in a new tab)
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Longview · Downtown Longview
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Festivals
Harvest Festival & Livestock Show (opens in a new tab)
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Longview · Maude Cobb Convention Center
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
- CommunityNeeds a fresh check
Parktober (opens in a new tab)
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Tyler · Tyler State Park
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Food & drinkNeeds a fresh check
Prowl-O-Ween (opens in a new tab)
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Tyler · Tiger Creek
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Arts & history
Rocky Horror Live Shadow Cast Night 2 (opens in a new tab)
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Tyler · Liberty Hall
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From Liberty Hall · Tyler · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Markets
The Big Green Marketplace (opens in a new tab)
8:00 AM CDT
Longview · Mobberly Baptist Church - Back Parking Lot
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Outdoors
From Bulbs to Blooms Conference and Sale (opens in a new tab)
9:00 AM CDT
Tyler · Pollard United Methodist Church
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From Visit Tyler · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Arts & history
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 4, 2026
- Arts & history
Floral Pumpkin Workshop (opens in a new tab)
10:00 AM CDT
Tyler · Scoop and Grind
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From Visit Tyler · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Festivals
October Arts Market (opens in a new tab)
10:00 AM CDT
Nacogdoches · Nacogdoches Arts Collaborative
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From Visit Nacogdoches · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Community
Touch A Truck - Feed A Family (opens in a new tab)
10:00 AM CDT
Longview · Film Alley
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Arts & history
Waltz Across Texas (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 4, 2026
- Arts & history
Pioneer Harvest Festival (opens in a new tab)
11:00 AM CDT
Nacogdoches · Millard's Crossing Historic Village
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From Visit Nacogdoches · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Community
Books, Boooooos, and Burgers- Indie Horror Author Event (opens in a new tab)
12:00 PM CDT
Nacogdoches · Banita Creek Hall
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From Visit Nacogdoches · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Sports
SFA Volleyball vs Northwestern State (opens in a new tab)
12:00 PM CDT
Nacogdoches · SFA Athletics
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From Visit Nacogdoches · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Sports
TJC Homecoming Football Game (opens in a new tab)
1:00 PM CDT
Tyler · Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium
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From Visit Tyler · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Sports
Alumni Corner (opens in a new tab)
2:00 PM CDT
Nacogdoches · Pineywoods Dining Hall
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From Visit Nacogdoches · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Community
Boo & Brew (opens in a new tab)
5:00 PM CDT
Longview · Longview Mall
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Sports
SFA Football VS Southeastern Louisiana (opens in a new tab)
5:00 PM CDT
Nacogdoches · Homer Bryce Stadium
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From Visit Nacogdoches · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Music
Ryan Dougherty (opens in a new tab)
7:30 PM CDT
Longview · CARGO
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
- Music
Tony Ramey (opens in a new tab)
7:30 PM CDT
Marshall · Memorial City Hall Performance Center
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From Memorial City Hall Performance Center · checked Oct 3, 2026
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