12 Things Happening Across East Texas This Weekend – October 24

(East Texas) Halloween is coming up next weekend, y'all. More and more 12-foot skeletons and Halloween inflatable decorations are showing up in neighborhood lawns as the big trick-or-treating day approaches. Kids will have to wait until next weekend, though, to go on their annual candy run! Between now and Halloween, one more weekend is filled with fun and excitement for East Texas families. There are activities planned from Mount Pleasant and Ben Wheeler to Lindale, Longview, and beyond.

For those who want to get their adrenaline pumping, they can face one of at least 13 haunted houses or trails in East Texas. Families can pick out that perfect pumpkin to create their jack-o'-lanterns this weekend. East Texas also has car shows, block parties, and other activities.

Here's A Look At What's Happening This Weekend In East Texas

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East Texas Pumpkin Patches

check location for operating hours
throughout East Texas

Check out these pumpkin patches where you can find your perfect pumpkin for your Halloween/fall decorating, to create a pumpkin pie or pumpkin bread, or turn into a jack-o-lantern!

13 East Texas Haunted Houses/Trails

check location for operating hours
throughout East Texas

These haunted houses will definitely leave you scared and adrenaline running through your veins. Check out our list of 13 of the spookiest in East Texas and hit one up this weekend.

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Hog Festival - Ben Wheeler

Friday and Saturday
downtown Ben Wheeler

Definitely one of the most unique festivals in the state, as Ben Wheeler celebrates the hog. Originally known as the Feral Hog Festival, it was changed to Hogfest, then to Hogtoberfest, and now back to Hog Festival! Whatever they call it, it's definitely unique to East Texas. This festival will feature a hog parade, a pageant, a hog cook-off, and many other unique contests and events.

Hopkins County Fall Festival - Sulphur Springs

Friday and Saturday
Hopkins County Fairgrounds and Civic Center - Sulphur Springs

The Hopkins County Fall Festival will have it all. This weekend will feature the craft show, kids zone, and market.

Hotdogs and Hotrods Benefit Car Show

Saturday @ 9a
1930 S Trade Days Blvd - Canton

This benefit car show will raise money for a children's area, pavilion, and other buildings for Crossroads Church Canton. The show will feature... hot rods and hot dogs! Admission is free for spectators; there is an entry fee for vehicles participating in the show. There will be bounce houses, cornhole, a bake sale, live music, along with hot dogs, hot links, and turkey dogs for sale.

East Texas Jeep 101

Saturday 9a-4p
806 N Main St - Lindale

Ready to understand your Jeep a little better without feeling like you need a mechanic dictionary and a prayer candle? We’re starting the morning at Lindale Custom Jeeps for a beginner-friendly workshop all about getting to know your Jeep. We’ll go over basic parts and components, where things are located, and how to prep your Jeep before heading off-road.

After the workshop, anyone who wants to continue the day can convoy over to Barnwell Mountain Recreational Area for easy beginner trails.
This is a great event for ladies who are newer to off-roading, want to feel more confident, or just want to understand what their Jeep can actually do beyond looking cute in the grocery store parking lot.

First Methodist Church Chandler Fall Festival

Saturday 10a-12n
507 N Broad St - Chandler

It's a community-wide fall festival. There will be fun games for the kids, and they can come dressed up in their non-spooky costumes.

Pine Tree Fall Fest

Saturday @ 3p
3737 W Loop 281 - Longview

Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of fun at Pine Tree Fall Fest at Pirate Stadium. It'll be an afternoon filled with games, activities, student performances, and plenty of fall fun for the whole family! There will be free hot dogs, along with treats and goodies from local favorites. Tickets will be required to participate in certain events and can be purchased in advance or on-site in cash.

Bring the whole family, invite your friends, and come enjoy an afternoon of fall fun with Pine Tree!

READ MORE: East Texas Pumpkin Patches

READ MORE: 13 East Texas Haunted Houses and Trails

Troup Community Block Party

Saturday 4p-7p
102 S Georgia St - Troup

The Troup Community Block Party will feature bounce houses, mechanical bull riding, food trucks, and lots of family fun.

Scare Affair 2026

Saturday 6p-9p
2886 FM 1735 - Mount Pleasant

Join us for a spooky good time right here at Northeast Texas Community College. We’ll have tons of fun booths, yummy food and drinks, games, activities, and plenty of Halloween fun for everyone. Scare Affair is open to anyone and everyone, so bring your ghouls, goblins, zombies, ghosts, friends, family, and fellow Halloween lovers for a night of fun you can only find here at NTCC! Tickets will be required for certain activities and may be purchased on-site or online.

Sweet Potato Festival Street Dance

Saturday @ 7p
Golden Pavilion - Golden

The annual street dance and concert will happen Saturday at the Golden Pavilion in Golden.

Farmer's Markets

Shop local and support East Texas farmers. Farmers have been busy growing crops for you to enjoy. Shop local produce, homemade goods, products, and more at these East Texas farmers' markets.

Mineola

Saturday 8a-1p
101 W Front St - Mineola

Winnsboro

Saturday 8a-12n
111 E Carnegie St - Winnsboro

Tyler - Rose City Farmer's Market

Saturday 8a-12n
221 S Broadway Ave - Tyler

Tyler - Broadway Square Mall

Saturday 7a-12m
back side of Broadway Square Mall - Tyler

Palestine

Saturday 9a-1p
813 W Spring St - Palestine

Longview

Saturday 7:30a-11:30a
105 W Cotton St - Longview