Baseball, Psychics, Cars, + Arts Tops The List Of This Weekends'

This will be the last 'summer weekend' for a lot of students across East Texas. The first day of school is coming up next week, but for some, the first day of school was this week. Students dread going back to school and parents dread all the back-to-school shopping that must be done.

Thankfully though parents will get a break at the register when purchasing school supplies, backpacks, shoes, clothes, and other school-related items because this weekend is the annual Texas State Sales Tax Holiday Weekend. Qualifying purchases on school supplies are exempt from state sales tax beginning Friday and ending Sunday at 11:59p.

With a lot of shopping going on this weekend you can take a break from the crowds and maybe the heat and take part in one of these weekend events happening around East Texas.

Here's a look at this weekend's events happening across East Texas.

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

Texas State Sales Tax Holiday Weekend

Friday-Sunday
Texas retailers and online sales

Qualifying purchases for back-to-school items are exempt from Texas state sales tax this weekend. School supplies, backpacks, shoes, clothing, and sporting equipment. Check the Texas Comptroller's website for a full list of qualifying items to be tax-exempt this weekend.

White Oak Timberhogs Baseball

Friday and Saturday @ 7:05p
White Oak City Park - White Oak

The White Oak TimberHogs have a double-header this weekend beginning Friday against the Texarkana Rhinos. The Friday game will feature a fireworks show. This is a ticketed event.

Cars And Coffee Corner Bakery

Saturday @ 8a
Troup Hwy - Tyler

Come enjoy a great breakfast and see some cool cars! Just hang out and meet up!! 8 am to whenever!!

Arts in The Park

Saturday 8a-10a
Marshall City Park - Marshall

Gather the fam and dive into a whirlwind of FREE artsy adventures at our local parks all YEAR round!
Marshall Parks & Recreation, along with the Marshall Regional Arts Council, are teaming up to sprinkle a dash of creativity in our parks.
Get ready for a nature-infused arts and crafts extravaganza right in your neighborhood!

Longview Jaycees Trade Days

Saturday and Sunday
Longview Expo Center - Longview

Vendors will be set up on the Gregg County Fairgrounds selling a wide variety of hand-made goods, antiques, arts and crafts, homemade treats, and many other finds including antiques.

KidzBizNiz 'Back To School' Expo

Saturday 10a-2:30p
Maude Cobb Activity Center - Longview

KIDZ BIZNIZ EXPO is an annual event for young entrepreneurs. From baked goods, crafts, and services, this is a chance to highlight youth businesses or services with a vendor space.

East Texas Psychic Fair

Saturday 11a-5p
S Broadway - Tyler

An assortment of vendors, psychics, and more will be assembling at the Courtyard by Marriott in Tyler.

Saturday Night Stand-Up

Saturday @ 7p
Front St - Tyler

It'll be a night of laughs from comedians Ryan Rogers and Nicky Dipps + Jennings. This is a ticketed event.

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