14 East Texas Weekend Happenings – Here’s What To Know

(East Texas)  How are your sinuses holding up right about now?

Are you constantly sneezing and blowing your nose? Well, you're not alone. It's springtime and pollen season in East Texas after all. When the wind blows you can literally see the pollen coming off the pine trees, it looks like green smoke.

While our sinuses fight with Mother Nature, we still get out there and give it our all to attend some of the best events, festivals, and gatherings among the piney woods.

We also find some of the best things while yard and garage sale-ing too!

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This is about the time of the year when we see a lot of flowers being planted and yards being mowed on the weekend, but we need to take some time for ourselves and enjoy the weekend.

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

Longview Spring Carnival

March 20th - March 30th
Longview Mall - Longview

Spring is the perfect time to have some family fun at the carnival. The temperatures are just right for the Ferris Wheel, Tilt-O-Whirl, Freak Out, Carousel, Zipper, Ring Of Fire, Swings, and more.

The Evans United Shows Huge Spring Carnival will be at the Longview Mall from Thursday, March 20th through Sunday, March 30th. There will be lots of rides, games, and carnival food too.

Admission is free along with parking. There is an admission fee to get on the rides. Get your coupons or ride armbands to gain access to the fun.

Weeknights: Open at 6 PM Saturday & Sunday: Open at 1 PM

2025 Texas Dogwood Trails Celebration

March 21st - April 6th
Dogwood Trails - Palestine

Celebrating the beautiful blooms on the dogwood trees each week, the Palestine area will be bursting with beauty and visitors for three weeks! The driving trails feature the dogwoods meandering throughout Palestine and each weekend there are special events planned to feature car shows, wine tasting, rodeo, train excursions, and much more. All the information you need to know is online here!

Tyler Azalea and Spring Flower Trails

March 21st - April 6th
Azalea Trails - Tyler

Dating back to the 1930s, the Tyler Azalea and Spring Flower Trail has a deep history within the city. Millions of azalea blooms burst with vibrant color each year along nearly 10 miles of trails that meander through Tyler's Azalea District. Accessible by vehicle or foot, visitors from around the city, county, state, and nation will be treated to these colorful blooms along with other spring flowers that have been perfectly manicured by their owners.

East Texas Gamer Con

Friday - Sunday
Grand Blvd - Longview

Join the Greater Longview United Way area on a weekend full of games, free play, tabletop games, vendors, tournaments, & more! This is a ticketed event. This event will be held at the Maude Cobb Activity Center in Longview.

Longview Coin Club Show

Friday and Saturday
Tuttle Cr - Longview

The second annual show will be held at the Holiday Inn North event center. Bring your rare and vintage coin collection out and appraisers will be on hand to tell you the value of your rare coin collection. There will also be raffles, drawings, door prizes and additional exhibitors. Admission to this event is free.

Spring Community Sale

Saturday 7a-1p
Glass Recreation Center - Tyler

Are you ready for the big sale? Are you looking to do some Spring cleaning? Whether you are looking for hidden gems or bargain shopping, this sale has something for everyone! Don’t miss the opportunity to clean out your clutter, connect with the community, and shop for great finds. Admission is free for shopping. There is a fee if you'd like to set up shop though.

Men's Day Of Fishing

Saturday @ 7:30a
McElroy Rd - Whitehouse

Join us for the Men's Day of Fishing at The Boulders at Lake Tyler! Kick off the day with our bass fishing tournament from 7:30 AM - 1 PM, where you'll compete for the biggest catch. If you're looking for a more laid-back experience, our casual fishing goes from 10 AM - 1 PM. After a day of great fishing, we'll gather for lunch at 1 PM. This event is a fantastic opportunity for men to connect, share stories, and enjoy a day outdoors with a $5 registration fee. Don’t miss out on the fun and fellowship.

Lone Star Lug Nuts Early Bird Car Show

Saturday @ 8a-2p
The Texan - Kilgore

March Cruise Night is this Saturday (3/29/25) right after the 18th Annual Early Bird Car Show! (Hosted by the Lone Star Lug Nuts.) This is always an awesome show! Tons of awards, Sponsor's picks, silent auction, music, food, & fun for all! Benefitting the Percy R Johnson Burn Foundation. Helping send children with burn injuries to summer camp! Cruise Night will start around 3pm.

Spring Fling At Whitehouse Methodist Church

Saturday 9a-12n
W Main St - Whitehouse

March 29th is our Spring Fling where we welcome the warmer weather with an outdoor market, live music, and food! Please come and spend the morning with us!

Local Vendor Market

Saturday 9a-5p
S Cotton St - Big Sandy

Join us on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 9 am to 5 pm at Circle M Crawfish in Big Sandy, Texas, for an exciting event you won't want to miss! We’ll have over 150+ vendors showcasing a variety of products, so there’s something for everyone. Come check out the latest deals, enjoy some great finds, and meet fellow community members. See you there!

Springtacular (Flint Kids)

Saturday 10a-12n
FM 2868 - Flint

Springtacular is an event for little ones from birth through kindergarten! The morning will be filled with a petting zoo, train rides, balloons, treats, inflatables, games, and an egg hunt. Bring your basket and join us for a joyous morning of celebrating the risen Savior!

Rosie's Garden Party

Saturday 2p-4p
Rose Garden Center - Tyler

You are invited to Rosie’s Garden Party! 🌹
Join the Junior League of Tyler for the unveiling of Rosie’s Rhythm Garden, our gift to the City of Tyler, in honor of the League’s 75 years of service to our community!

Faulkner Park's E150 Endurance Ride

Sunday 1p
Faulkner Park MTB Trails - Tyler

How many Laps can you do in 150 minutes? Sign up opens at 12 pm with WheelZ down @ 1pm.
$20 trail donation

Keep Tyler Green - Clean Up Mission!

Sunday 2p-4p
The Potpourri House - Tyler

🌍 EARTH NEEDS A HERO… IS IT YOU? 🌍
💥 It’s time to don your capes, mask up, and fight the forces of litter in our city! Join Keep Tyler Green for an epic Clean-Up Mission on Sunday, March 30th, from 2-4 PM as we take action to keep our streets clean and our community beautiful!
🚀 MISSION BRIEFING:
📍 Rendezvous Point: Potpourri House Parking Lot
🎯 Target Zone: The railroad tracks along Old Troup Highway & Troup Highway
⏰ Mission Time: 2 PM - 4 PM
💥 Superhero Gear Provided! Thanks to our incredible sponsor, P&K Kolaches and Donuts, every hero will be equipped with a cape and mask to power up their cleanup efforts! They truly care about our community and are helping us Keep Tyler Green!
💪 YOUR MISSION (Should You Choose to Accept It!):
✅ Suit up! Wear your favorite superhero shirt, cape, or mask!
✅ Power up! Grab a trash bag and help defeat the forces of litter!
✅ Team up! Join fellow heroes in making Tyler a cleaner, greener place!