12 Things To Do In East Texas This Weekend (December 13)
(Mix 93-1) You can feel it all around you right now, the holiday rush. The roads have more traffic than usual. The shopping center parking lots are busier than usual. Time just seems to be moving faster than usual. All of those things are typical this time of the year.
Remember, though, to pause, take time for yourself, and remember why we celebrate Christmas. It's not all about gifts, remember. While you take a breather, you might want to gather the family and be a part of this weekend's fun!
Here's a look at what's happening this weekend in East Texas.
For more information or to purchase tickets for the ticketed events we’ve listed, click or tap the event name to go to their official page.
East Texas Christmas Parades
Movies In The Park - Tyler
Saturday @
420 Rose Park Dr. - Tyler
The Tyler Rose Garden will be the backdrop for this weekend's Movie In The Park. Bring the lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks, and get ready to see 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' on the outdoor screen.
Budweiser Clydesdales in Marshall
Tuesday - Friday
3310 Poplar St - Marshall
Head on over to the Marshall City Arena to see the world-famous Clydesdale horse hitch team. Then mill around downtown Marshall and check out the Harrison County Courthouse, all lit up for Marshall's Wonderland Of Lights experience.
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Saint Nick's Run Fes in Tyler
Saturday @ 9a
12557 Spur 364 - Tyler
Lindsey Park is the site for the Sain Nick Run Fest charity run. This is a trail run through the park trails. Bring along your Santa hat and let organizers know where you'd like part of your registration fee to go.
Tyler's 16th annual Holiday in the Garden & Bazaar
Saturday 10a-6p
420 Rose Park Dr - Tyler
The Rose Garden Center will be hosting more than 60 vendor booths featuring local artisans and unique holiday gift ideas. There will be lots of shopping, entertainment, and holiday cheer.
Monster Truck Wars in Sulphur Springs
Saturday 12n-7:30p
1200 Houston St - Sulphur Springs
The wildest monster truck show in America is coming to Sulphur Springs. Featuring GIANT National TV Monster Trucks including world-famous OUTLAW, the brand-new SHARK ATTACK, the ferocious debut of T-REX, and from Tombstone, AZ, SHERIFF! See these superstars as they compete in earth-shaking, ground-pounding, high-flying excitement and get a chance to ride on SERGEANT SMASH! This is a ticketed event.
Christmas Carol Mini Train - Mineola
Saturday 4p-7p
204 W Front St - Mineola
Hop aboard the Christmas Carol Train at Iron Horse Square! Enjoy a magical evening filled with holiday music, twinkling lights, and festive cheer for the whole family. Sing along to your favorite Christmas carols as you ride the train and soak in the holiday spirit.
Christmas Light Drive-Thru Parks
open nightly
various locations in East Texas
Load up the family in the truck and head to a Christmas light park in Tyler, Marshall, Lindale, Athens, or Longview and celebrate the season and watch Christmas come to life through lights. There will be an admission fee for most of these parks.
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