Jam-Packed East Texas Weekend: Tattoos, Baseball, Princess Party

A welcomed rare summer cool front moved through East Texas Wednesday afternoon sending temperatures 'plunging' a good 10 to 15 degrees below normal. Anytime we can experience a high temperature in the 80s in July we'll take it!

This cool down from the upper 90s and 100s appears as if it will stick around for a while. During the cooldown, East Texas is poised to receive more rainfall than normal and anytime that happens in July we'll take it too!

But, as we all know those brutal summer temperatures will be back for August and September, but at least for now it's a break because our lawns will green up some and not appear a burnt brown from the summer sun!

During this cool down manicuring the lawn will not be such a beating either. So if you've been meaning to clean up the flowerbeds or mow the lawn this could be your weekend to do it, but you may need to dodge a stray shower or thunderstorm.

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With cooler temperatures, we'll be looking for some things to do this weekend, both indoors and out.

Here's a look at this weekend's event 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.

2024 Sulphur Springs Tattoo Expo

Friday - Sunday
Hopkins County Regional Civic Center - Sulphur Springs

The 5th annual Sulphur Springs Tattoo Expo hosted by Ink Masters Tattoo Show will be this Friday through Sunday. Live tattooing all weekend by up to 80 award-winning tattoo artists and piercers. This is a ticketed event and tickets will be available at the door only. We’re bringing up to 80 talented tattoo artists all to one location for YOUR tattoo needs. All different styles from realism, traditional, new school, black and grey, to color tattoos. FREE RAFFLE GIVEAWAYS with $1,200 worth of free tattoos throughout the weekend with the attending artists of your choice!

White Oak TimberHogs vs Ft. Smith Marshals (triple header)

Friday - Saturday - Sunday
Roughnecks Baseball Stadium - White Oak

Baseball is alive in East Texas with The Mid-America League, home to the White Oak TimberHogs. The TimberHogs will be hosting Ft. Smith this weekend with games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Friday night will be capped off with a fireworks show (included with your admission ticket). Click the title banner to secure your tickets to any of the games for this weekend and beyond.

'Grease' @ Tyler Civic Theater

Friday - Sunday
Tyler Civic Theater - Tyler

Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical.

Head "greaser" Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their "Summer Nights" as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as "Greased Lightnin'," "It's Raining on Prom Night," "Alone at the Drive-In Movie" recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation.

Don't miss the Musical that inspired the popular 1979 movie adaptation with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John! This is a ticketed event.

Princesses In The Park

Saturday 8:30a-10a
Marshall City Park - Marshall

Join us at City Park for a morning with your favorite princesses. A commemorative photo will be provided!

Drive To Remember 2024 Car Show

Saturday 10a-3p
Maude Cobb Convention Center - Longview

Join us for Drive To Remember's 2024 car show fundraiser benefitting the East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance! This year’s event will be indoor AND outdoor! In order to accommodate our growing number of participants, we are expanding the car show grounds to allow more vehicles. Registration to participate is still open. Tap on the header for complete details.

Each year, we feature many types of vehicles including classics, muscle cars, exotics, and more! We look forward to sharing this event with our wonderful team of volunteers, dedicated sponsors, and guests!

Drive To Remember is a nonprofit that's dedicated to supporting local assistance programs and continued resources for those suffering from Alzheimer's disease. All proceeds raised from this event will be given to the East Texas Alzheimer's Alliance, which serves the local community of Longview, Texas.

Jeep Show

Saturday 12n-3p
N 4th St - Longview

Come and showcase your Jeep for a chance to win a gift card up to $300. Open to the public to come and vote on your favorite Jeep!

Summer Plant Swap

Saturday 1p
Tyler Public Library - Tyler

Summer Plant Swap! Bring a plant, or a cutting, and pick some new ones to bring home! Soil, cups, and a couple of shears will be provided, but feel free to bring any supplies you need!! Drop off your plants in the morning, or bring them at 1! Please include a note with plant name and care tips as well to help aid the new owners!

Love Thy City

Saturday 1p-6p
Brookshire Conference Center - Tyler

Love Thy City of East Texas (LTC) is a community-driven religious nonprofit that is fueled by love, compassion, and faith for the Tyler community and surrounding areas. LOVE THY CITY DAY! What is Love Thy City Day? July 20th local churches, businesses, and non-profit organizations are coming together to show spiritual and tangible LOVE to the City of Tyler citizens and surrounding areas. Experience Christmas in July with Special Giveaways like FREE bikes, FREE scooters, FREE Backpacks and school supplies… Free Food Truck Vouchers Sign Up to attend this free event and reserve your family place.

Space Rangers Adventure Squad

Saturday 8p-9p
Lake Tawakoni State Park - Wills Point

Observe stars, planets, and constellations through the park telescopes! Learn about constellations and basic astronomy!
This is a come-and-go event. Come by any time between 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM!
• What to bring: Please dress for the weather and bring any star gazing essentials needed.
• Meet: The table and telescope will be located at the swim beach area.
• This program is FREE with park entry ($5 per person aged 13 and older).

Grab The Family And See Exotic Animals At Cherokee Trace Drive Thru Safari Park in East Texas

If you want to go on a safari but can't make it to Africa, this is the closest that you'll probably come to going on one and it's right here in East Texas.

Check out some of the animals you'll see and get to feed along with way.

For more information on Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari be sure to visit their website. This is not an endorsement for the park.

Gallery Credit: Lucky Larry, Mix 93-1

Let The Current Take You Away In The 13 Texas Floatable Rivers

Texas is home to some amazing float-worthy rivers that will carry you downstream as you relax and enjoy the day with your family and friends.

Gallery Credit: Lucky Larry, Mix 93-1

Texas Is Growing, Here Are The Fastest Growing Counties

Texas is experiencing a population explosion. Here are the top 10 fastest-growing counties in Texas from 2022 - 2023 (WFAA).

One Texas Building Ranks Among 10 Of The Most Ugliest In The U.S.

Architects can create some stunningly beautiful buildings and at the same time create some that leave you baffled and wondering what were they thinking when they drew up the plans for that place! Some of those buildings are these.

Gallery Credit: Travel.Alot