Add Any Of These 8 Unique Activities To Your East Texas Weekend Plans

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Here we go again East Texas, it looks like it's going to be another cold weekend. Thankfully though this weekend there's no wintry mix in the forecast, just chilly temperatures and a breeze. The sun is expected to be out Saturday, so it'll appear to be warmer than it is, so just be prepared.

This weekend's activities offer a wide variety of things for East Texans to be a part of and participate in. From shopping to fishing to a dance and a wild cirque show, there are plenty of things for East Texans to do this weekend.

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

Pollard Park Pickleball Open Play

Friday 5p-7:30p
Pollard Park Tyler

Come be a part of the fun of pickleball. The sport that is exploding across the U.S. Even if you've never played, this is a great opportunity and introduction to the sport. Plus, you can make some new friends, get in a workout and learn something new.

Kid Fish

Saturday 9a-12n
Pearl St. - Nacogdoches

The Nacogdoches Parks and Recreation Department invites you and the kids out Lakeside Park along Pearl Street for the annual Kid's Fishing Tournament. With your poles, lures and bait it'll be a great bonding moment with the family while having some fun and possibly winning some prizes too.

Henderson Trade Days

Saturday and Sunday
Hwy. 259 S - Henderson

It happens during the third weekend of the month. Vendors from all around set up shop and sell their crafts and creations. There are one-of-a-kind finds to fashion to electronics, vintage finds, and home goods. If you've got an appetite, there are food vendors on site too.

Enchanted Winter

Saturday 10a-4p
Bergfeld Park - Tyler

This event will feature vendors, music and food trucks at Bergfeld Park.

HERPS Longview Exotic Reptile and Pet Show

Saturday and Sunday
Longview Exhibit Center - Longview

Thousands of reptiles, amphibians, feeders, invertebrates, supplies, and more will be available to purchase in this two day event. See and meet some of the top breeders from all over the country. We will have an educational section for the kids and adults that will let you get up close and personal with some of the most exotic animals on the planet.

My First DIY Toolbox

Saturday 10a-1p
Lowe's - Tyler, Longview, Palestine, Sulphur Springs, Henderson, Nacogdoches, Marshall,

Your kids can build their very own toolbox at this workshop. They'll feel a sense of accomplishment and then they'll be following you around the house and collecting your tools to put in their toolbox so they can have them to help you out with your next home project. Sign-up is required and spots are limited.

Fairy Dust Princess Ball

Friday and Saturday
Mt. Pleasant Civic Center - Mt. Pleasant

Join CASA of Titus, Camp, and Morris Counties in the Magical Ball Room at the Mt. Pleasant Civic Center for an afternoon and evening of fun with your precious daughter. In addition to the ballroom dance, there will be crafts, cupcakes, and special memories. This is a ticketed event.

Paranormal Cirque

Thursday - Sunday
Broadway Square Mall - Tyler

Paranormal Cirque will expose you to a unique creation of combined theatre, circus, and cabaret with a new European style flare. Cirque Italia is now presenting a brand-new show for a MATURE audience!

This innovative horror story features different shades of sexy and an incomparable storyline - the only thing you can be sure of during this unique experience is that you will not know what to expect! It might be hard to divide reality and illusion! This is a ticketed event.