Weekend Events In East Texas – September 20th

(Mix 93-1) This will be the first weekend of many more to come this fall, where there could be too many things to get out and enjoy. Honestly, that's a good thing because East Texans are usually asking for more things to do! Well, this weekend will not disappoint.

You'll want to plan your weekend accordingly, pushing the yardwork and housework off until sometime next week because there are carnival rides to ride, fair food to enjoy, live music to listen to, and watching a rodeo at the East Texas Fair this weekend. But that isn't the only place to enjoy those kinds of activities because Pittsburg Pioneer Days are still going on, and there's the Texas State Forest Festival happening in Lufkin this weekend, too.

If you're not into fair food, rides, and entertainment, then there are plenty of other activities for you and your pet. Your pet can get microchipped for free. You can participate in a fun run, volunteer to help clean up some city parks, or learn how to compose your own songs.

Here's a look at what's happening this weekend in East Texas.

For more information or to purchase tickets to the listed ticketed events, click or tap on the event name to be redirected to their official page or website.

Free Pet Microchipping Event

Saturday 10a-2p
E Broadway Ave - Gladewater

Longview PAWS, in partnership with Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center, is continuing our efforts to provide FREE MICROCHIPS to pets in our community. This time we're coming to visit our friends in the City of Gladewater.

Join us SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH from 10 AM to 2 PM for a POP UP offering free microchips to owned animals. Bring your dog or cat to ensure they are properly microchipped.

Pittsburg Pioneer Days

thru - Saturday
downtown Pittsburg - Pittsburg

The 57th Pioneer Days Festival will begin Saturday, September 13th, with the Little Miss Peach Queen Ball. There will be many other events squeezed in all week long, at it wraps up Saturday the 20th with a spectacular parade, vendors lining Main Street with crafts and more, and live entertainment on the streets of downtown Pittsburg.

Texas State Forest Festival

Thursday - Sunday
George Henderson Exposition Center - Lufkin

Competitions are abundant at the Texas State Forest Festival, along with the carnival rides and live shows featuring Puppy Pals Live, The Accidental Acrobats, Nature Nick's Animal Adventures, wood carvers, petting zoo, car show, BBQ competition, and many other competitions, plus there's a 5k run and axe-throwing competition too.

Gladewater Arts & Crafts Festival 2025

Saturday and Sunday
Broadway School grounds - Gladewater

Vendors of all kinds will be set up along Broadway Ave. in downtown Gladewater, celebrating homeland and handcrafted arts and crafts created by East Texans and Texans from near and far. Shop homemade goods, jewelry, unique handmade works, food, toys, and more.

East Texas Fair

Friday - Sunday, September 28th
East Texas State Fairgrounds - Tyler

It's fair time in East Texas. This year's fair will feature Sea Lion Splash, pig races, goat mountain, chick hatchings, dairy demo, and many other demonstrations from vendors and local farmers. There will be live music nightly in addition to all of your fair food favorites and carnival rides.

The East Texas State Fair is held at The Park at East Texas on Hwy. 64 W, outside of Loop 323 in Tyler.

11th annual East Texas Gold Run

Saturday @ 8a
Bergfeld Park - Tyler

The 11th Annual East Texas Gold Run is more than a race. It’s a day to rally around the childhood cancer community: to celebrate the survivors, encourage those still in the fight, and to honor the memory of friends we’ve lost. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and the ribbon color is GOLD. Gold Network of East TX is a registered 501c3 nonprofit that serves local pediatric cancer families. All proceeds fund our local programs as well as pediatric cancer research projects. Let’s GO GOLD!

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Park Service Day 2025

Saturday 9a-12n
N Glenwood Blvd - Tyler

Join us for Park Service Day 2025 at the Fun Forest Park Pool!

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and help beautify the pool and the surrounding park area. This in-person event is a great opportunity to give back to the community while enjoying the outdoors. We'll provide all the necessary tools, so bring yourself and a positive attitude.

We’re eager to join forces with the community to make our public spaces even more welcoming! Pre-registered volunteers receive a shirt and lunch.

Tyler Songwriters Festival Songwriters Workshop 2025

Saturday @ 9a
W Shelly Dr - Tyler

The Tyler Songwriters Festival's Songwriters Workshop is a day-long dive into what makes a song great and how to write one. The workshop is designed for both beginning and seasoned songwriters, as well as for the song enthusiast, with a desire to examine and explore the building blocks of songwriting, including song structure, lyrical content, melodic composition, and rhythm and tempo. Using song examples furnished by the participants, the workshop will be interactive with lecture and demonstration segments, with an immersive creative writing exercise for the participants to enjoy and share with the others in attendance.

Dutch Oven Cooking Demo

Saturday 9a-12n
FM 2475 - Wills Point

Join the Lake Tawakoni State Park Dutch Oven Group at the first parking lot on the left once a month to learn the basics or brush up on your skills!
Using a Dutch oven, you can sauté, simmer, braise, sear, fry, and bake – if you can imagine it, you can make it! Without a doubt, a Dutch oven is the most versatile piece of camp cookware you can own.

Autumn Market at The Chateau of Longview

Saturday 10a-3p
Tryon Rd - Longview

🍂 Autumn Market at The Chateau of Longview 🍂
Join us for a cozy and charming day at The Chateau of Longview’s Autumn Market! Stroll the grounds as you shop from local vendors, discover unique boutiques, and enjoy delicious bites from food trucks and seasonal treats. It’s the perfect way to welcome the season!

Special Storytime In American Sign Language

Saturday @ 10:30a
S College St - Tyler

Celebrate Deaf Awareness Month by joining us for a children's storytime in American Sign Language, featuring "We DEAF-INITELY Can" by Karlie Waldrip! This program is geared toward kids of all ages and will be in the makerspace on the third floor.

Landmarks Of Longview

Saturday 1p-4p
N Fredonia St - Longview

The Landmarks of Longview 2025 Architectural Home Tour invites you to explore five incredible residences in three homes in Hollybrook Coves and two homes in Forest Hills, each with its own unique story.

From bold use of color and curated art collections to heirloom antiques, family treasures, and inspired design elements, every home showcases the personality and style of its owners.

This is your exclusive chance to go inside private residences and experience firsthand the creativity, charm, and character that make a house a Landmark.

Homecoming School Spirit Overall Workshop

Satuday 2p-4p
N Capitol St - Canton

Whether you support GREEN, BLUE, RED, YELLOW, etc. The Art Parlor has you COVERED for your Homecoming Traditions. On Saturday, September 27th, 2 pm-4 pm, we invite Junior High and High School students to the drawing tables to get creative with their cute, creative, and custom SCHOOL SPIRIT OVERALLS. All you need to do is bring your overalls/jeans, and The Art Parlor will provide the rest.

Main Street Movie Night - Coco

Saturday @ 7:30p
N Commerce St - Kilgore

Join Kilgore Main Street for a fun-filled Main Street Movie Night! Bring the whole family and come enjoy the movie 'Coco' under the stars on Saturday, September 20th at 7:30 PM. Our sponsors will have concessions available. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a movie night in the heart of downtown Kilgore!