Cooler Weather Arrives As East Texas Gears Up For A Busy Weekend

(East Texas) While East Texans have been enjoying unseasonably warm weather the past week or so, a return to more winter-like seasonal weather is coming this weekend.

This 'fake spring' has been really nice, but it's still winter after all. While we don't expect freezing temperatures behind this upcoming front, it will be much cooler than it has been the past week or so. All of this warm weather is confusing plants, bushes, and trees, as some of them have already shown signs of blooming.

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As with any cold front that moves through, it seems the cooler air will only be around for a couple of days, and we'll be right back above normal and back to the warm weather.

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.

2nd annual Take Heart 5K & 10K

Saturday @ 7:30a
7264 Old Jacksonville Hwy - Tyler

This 5K and 10k is an all-female running event for women's health. Portions of the proceeds will be donated. Support and run for women's health. There is a registration fee for this event.

2026 Big Techs Industry Tours & Little Techs Hands-On Showcase

Saturday @ 8:30a
109 W Tyler Ave - Longview

Tour Longview industries for free. Tours are about one hour long. During the tour, you'll stop at AAON, Eastman Chemical, Holt CAT Machine Division and Power Systems, INVISTA, Indevco, LeTourneau University Aviation Center, and STEMCO. Registration is required, but the event is free.

Little Big Techs - Downtown Longview Hands-on activities for kids and adults at the Gregg County Historical Museum and Longview World of Wonders. (No registration required for Little Big Techs)

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Fun Fish

Saturday 9a-1p
10822 FM 2475 - Wills Point

Lake Tawakoni State Park's Pair-O-Trees pond is going to be stocked with rainbow trout and waiting for kids, ages 2-12, to reel in the big one! Awards will be presented at the conclusion of the event. Space is limited; pre-registration is required.

Mardi Gras Celebration 2026

Saturday @ 10a
11684 Barber Rd - Winona

It is Mardi Gras season, and the fun continues this weekend at Stillwater RV Resort in Winona. Beginning with a local vendor market, kids' activities and games, and live music. The evening will be topped off with a bourbon tasting event and more activities for adults and kids.

Test & Tune Racing

Saturday @ 10a
3427 FM 2467 - Lufkin

Drag racing will kick off the 2026 racing season at Pine Valley Raceway. Gates open at 9 a.m. with the track opening at 11 a.m. There is a participation fee for this event.

Ricky Borden Memorial Kid Fish

Saturday 10-2p
415 American Legion Blvd - Longview

This annual event at Teague Park in Longview offers kids the opportunity to cast a line and get to know fishing with the family. It is a free event for families with kids from 3 to 16. First time to cast or a master angler - this is a fun event for all.

Black Beauty Ranch Tour

Saturday @ 11a
12526 CR 3806 - Murchison

The first guided tour of the year will offer some memorable experiences and unique opportunities to learn about and meet the animals that are cared for by the sanctuary staff. This is a ticketed event.

Boots & Bling Gala

Saturday @ 6p
2000 W Front St - Tyler

Be a part of something meaningful to East Texas families. Boots & Bling is a powerful evening that shines a light on autism and is an event that benefits Elijah's Retreat. Those affected by autism will be sharing their gifts, voices, and stories through music. This is a ticketed event that benefits Elijah's Retreat.

Mainstreet Short Film Festival

Saturday @ 6p
114 W Sabine - Carthage

The Mainstreet Short Film Festival is almost here! Join us at the historic Esquire Theater for a night of incredible short films by indie and youth filmmakers. This is a ticketed event.

Romance By Candlelight

Saturday @ 7p
117 E Bowie St - Marshall

Memorial City Performance Hall will be filled with the glow of hundreds of candles surrounding the Marshall Symphony Orchestra as they perform works by composers from the Romantic Era, along with compositions by our very own, Maestro Kermit Poling. This is a ticketed event.