Check Out These 17 Things To Do Beginning On Halloween

(Mix 93-1) East Texans have been looking forward to this weekend for quite some time; their first really cool fall weekend! We’ve been waiting, and we deserve it after our hot, humid summer. Plus, we gain an extra hour of sleep this weekend as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end Sunday at 2 a.m.

Many East Texans may end up mowing the lawn for one of the last few times for the season and then begin their fall planting and get the flowerbed looking good with some pansies for the winter. If lawn maintenance and flowerbed work isn't your thing, maybe you can drive around town early Saturday morning and find a bargain at an area garage sale.

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Then, if you've got little ones, you may still be able to find a neighborhood fall festival happening at a local church for them to enjoy and participate in, with one final chance to get more candy, as if they already don't get enough while out trick-or-treating. Don't worry if you miss out on hitting up a haunted house on Halloween night this year because you go trick-or-treating with the kids; many of them will be open Saturday, so you can get your adrenaline pumping and get scared by all the ghouls!

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 that event name to be redirected to their official page or website.

Trick-or-Treating events

Halloween - Friday afternoon/evening

Kilgore - downtown merchants - 4p-7p
Carthage - downtown merchants - 5p-7p
Canton - downtown merchants - beginning at 5:30p
Mineola - Halloween Mini Train - 5p-8p
Rusk - Scare On The Square - beginning at 4p
East Texas Haunted Houses

Through Saturday
various locations throughout East Texas

Spooky season is here, and it is time to get your adrenaline rushing while making your way through some of the most haunted houses in East Texas! Check out our list of haunted houses that will definitely give you a scare this Halloween season. The list features haunted houses in Tyler, Longview, Terrell, Mineola, Kilgore, Canton, Mt. Pleasant, Jefferson, and Talco. There is an admission fee to enter the haunted houses.

East Texas Pumpkin Patches

various days
various locations throughout East Texas

Search through these East Texas pumpkin patches for the perfect pumpkin to become your Jack-o-lantern or the perfect pumpkins to complete your fall front porch display. Many of these pumpkin patches benefit a special group. Tap the headline above to get a list of pumpkin patches throughout East Texas.

Piney Park Fall Festival and Spooky Trail

daily
600 Martin Lake Rd - Marshall

Bring the family out and explore the huge pumpkin patch and pick out the one or ones for your decoration and jack-o-lanterns. Lots of fun and activities for the family, refreshments from the food trucks, and the spooky trail when it gets dark.

Canton First Monday Trade Days

through Sunday
First Monday Trade Days grounds - Canton

It is time to shop until you can't shop or walk anymore! The world's largest flea market is open for business, and vendors will spread out over 450 acres with their vintage goods for sale, along with homemade crafts, antiques, soaps, animals, clothing, and so much more. There's live entertainment and, of course, the festival food to satisfy your appetite. You'll find something you didn't realize you needed!

Children's Miracle Network annual Pickleball Tournament and Social Clinic

Saturday @ 8:30a
2767 Oak Creek Blvd - Tyler

It is a day of fun, fitness, and fundraising to benefit children right here in East Texas. The pickleball tournament will be held at Tyler Athletic and Swim Club off of Old Jacksonville Hwy in Tyler.

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Evans Huge Fall Carnival

through Sunday
Longview Mall - Longview

Come out to the Longview Mall for all the carnival fun. State fair-style rides, games, and fair food to satisfy any appetite. Purchase tickets to ride individual rides or go all out with an armband and ride all the rides you can handle!

Texas State Parks Day

Sunday - all day
all 89 Texas State Parks

Celebrate Texas State Parks Day with free admission to any of the 89 state parks throughout the Lone Star State. Visit and explore a wide range of environments throughout the park system. Enjoy wildlife watching, walking or hiking trails, biking, park tours, and more.

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Gregg County Free Pet Vaccine and Microchip Clinic

Saturday @ 12n
100 Grand Blvd - Longview

A free vaccine and microchipping event for Gregg County residents will be held at Maude Cobb Activity Center. No appointment necessary, but all dogs must be on a leash and cats in a carrier. Pet owners may get services completed for up to two animals.

4th annual Trick or Trot 5k & Fun Run

Saturday @ 8a
594 N 1st St - Lufkin

The trot and fun run are part of a fun, festive day beginning at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin. Lace up the sneakers, stretch, and participate in a friendly competition while supporting the community. A registration fee is required.

Jefferson Makers Market Fall Festival

Saturday 10a-4p
23471 SH 49 - Jefferson

Local artists will be showcasing locally created crafts. There will be plenty of shopping and fun at the Jefferson Makers Market Fall Festival.

Fall History Haunts & Legends Event

Saturday @ 11a
305 E Austin St - Jefferson

Get your tickets for the annual event that features guest speakers, vendors, nighttime tours, and investigations for people who enjoy history, mystery, the unexplained, and things that go bump in the night.

Birds Of Prey

Sunday 9:30a-10:30a
301 Mineola Nature Preserve Rd - Mineola

Local falconer, Heath Kinder will be discussing conservation and the importance of these amazing birds. There will be flying at this one!! Free to attend.