10 fun holiday things to do this weekend

If you are looking for some fun things to do with this family this weekend, here are 10 events in ETX!

1. At the Innovation Pipeline, 217 E. Oakwood

"The 2nd Saturday Museum Tour will include a stop at the Innovation Pipeline. Guests can participate in a holiday pallet making class for a small fee or try their hands at a free craft. Light refreshments will be provided from 5pm to 8pm." ~ Innovation Pipeline

2. At Discovery Science Place, 308 N. Broadway Ave.

"Join us for a FREE holiday event at the Discovery Science Place. Bring two canned food items per person to donate to the East Texas Food Bank and play at the museum from 5-8pm, Saturday, Dec. 8th! We’ll have warm apple cider and cookies, face-painting, and a fun “instant-snow” experiment for the kids!" ~ Discovery Science Place

3. Smith County Historical Society, 125 S. College Ave.

"Tyler Museums Free Open House and our Opening Day for our newest exhibit. Come see the Dr. and Dr. Kerfoot Walker collection of whimsical blown egg art. Nell Burnett was known as Tyler's "Easter Egg Lady" when the Walker family would collect the eggs as a tradition. She created whimsical characters out of the eggs like dinosaurs, a helicopter, Mickey and Minnie, Scarecrow and Tinman, and many more. From 4 PM to 8 PM we will have face painting, crafts, and a family friendly scavenger hunt through the museum." ~ Smith County Historical Society

4. Decorations at The McClendon House, 806 W. Houston St.

5. Tyler Public Library, 201 S. College Ave.

"If you're looking to get your friends and family something unique, drop by the Tyler Public Library on December 8th for Shop Local! Vendors will set up at 10 a.m. and be available all day. The lobby of the Library will be filled with vendors and wares for you to buy. 10% of purchases will be given to the Library to support programs." ~ Tyler Public Library

6. The Tyler Rose Garden and Rose Garden Center, 420 Rose Park Drive

"Entertainment will be provided throughout the day on Saturday, Dec. 9 with vendor booths set up at the Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Concessions and other vendor participation will be provided throughout the garden. Enjoy the lights in garden after dark! Event admission is FREE. Kids Zone and concessions are provided for a fee." ~ Tyler Rose Garden and Rose Garden Center

7. The Foundry Coffee House, 202 S. Broadway Ave.

"We’re excited to co-host The Nativity Live again this year. We’ll be giving out FREE coffee. There will be a live petting zoo *weather permitting*. Say Cheese and Curbside Taco trucks for dinner! Free Admission. Saturday, December 8th, 5pm." ~ The Foundry

8. Azalea District Trail of Lightsm 624 N Broadway Ave.

"Take a ride through the beautiful Historic Azalea District, where you will see the sights and sounds of Christmas from an open air touring shuttle. Tours will depart from Goodman Museum, 624 N Broadway. $10 per person, Children 5 and under free. ~ Azalea District Trail of Lights

9. Tyler Junior College's The Center for Earth & Space Science Education, 1411 E. Lake St.

Various Shows
"Mystery of the Christmas Star"
"Season of Light”
"Laser Holidays"
"Let It Snow"

10. The Goodman-LeGrand Museum, 624 N. Broadway Ave.

Victorian Christmas Open House