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95 events in December 2026 · 18 towns with dates in the collection

December 2026

December 2026. Select a date to see its events below.
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
		14 events	24 events	38 events	410 events	519 events
69 events	75 events	86 events	97 events	109 events	119 events	1222 events
138 events	144 events	156 events	165 events	177 events	186 events	199 events
205 events	213 events	224 events	234 events	243 events	253 events	263 events
272 events	281 events	292 events	302 events	312 events

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Thursday, December 3

8 events across East Texas

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CommunityNeeds a fresh check
“The Polar Express” Train Ride
Nov 13, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026
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Palestine · Texas State Railroad
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Candlelight Tour of Homes
Dec 3, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
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Jefferson · Various locations
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
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Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
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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The Texas Shakespeare Festival: “Eurydice”
Dec 3, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
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Kilgore · Van Cliburn Auditorium
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From Texas Highways · Piney Woods · checked Oct 3, 2026
Arts & history
Conversations Through Collage
Dec 3, 2026
10:00 AM CST
Longview · Longview Museum of Fine Arts-T
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
Arts & history
Waltz Across Texas
Dec 3, 2026
10:00 AM CST
Longview · Longview Museum of Fine Arts-T
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
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Downtown Longview AMBUCS Christmas Parade
Dec 3, 2026
6:30 PM CST
Longview · Downtown Longview
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026
Music
Grounded Grooves - Open Drum Circle
Dec 3, 2026
7:00 PM CST
Longview · Ollies Skate Shop
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From Visit Longview · checked Oct 4, 2026

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