Kayaks, Balloons, Tractors, And More This Weekend In East Texas

(Mix 93-1) Don't let this be a typical routine summer weekend. Your grocery store run can turn into placing the order online. Your yardwork can be put off another day.

Gather up the family this weekend and do something you wouldn't normally do. Go find a go-kart track and do some laps. Find an open lane and throw a bowling ball at some pins. Take your imagination and brain to a children's learning museum, and you can soak up some information just like they can.

Do something together as a family and leave the screens behind and on the wall.

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Here's a look at what's happening this weekend in 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.

Kayak N Clean

Saturday @ 8a
Texas State Park Rd 16 - Tyler

Help make the lake at Tyler State Park a better place, one piece at a time!

Whether you are an experienced paddler or new to the hobby, come on out and join us for a fun-filled event. Introductions and instructions will be given before each trip.

This trip currently requires an RSVP to attend if you need to use a boat. Reservations can be made online through tickets on the event page. If you have your own boat, you are welcome to attend if you could email me that you are providing your own boat.

Marshall Arrowhead and Artifact Show

Friday and Saturday
E End Blvd - Marshall

Buy, sell, trade, show off your collection, or just come by and look around. Some of the best artifacts from across the country will be on display.

East Texas Farmers Markets

Mineola
Saturday 8a-1p
S Johnson St - Mineola

Athens
Saturday @ 9a
Tyler St - Athens

Tyler Farmers Market
Saturday 7a-2p
Old Bullard Rd - Tyler

Rose City Farmers Market
Saturday 8a-12n
Broadway (near downtown) - Tyler

Longview Farmers Market
Saturday 7:30a-11:30a-11
W Cotton St - Longview

Whitehouse Farmers Market
Saturday 9a-12n
E Main St - Whitehouse

Palestine Farmers Market
Saturday 9a-1p
W Spring St - Palestine

Antique Tractor Showcase

Saturday @ 10a
Hwy 154 - Marshall

Take a step back in time, viewing an antique tractor collection! There will be a special bluegrass performance as well as select vendors on the porch that day! This event is happening at Bear Creek Smokehouse

KIDZ BIZNIZ Vendor Expo

Saturday @ 10a
Grand Blvd - Longview

Join us for our 3rd Annual KIDZ BIZNIZ Young Entrepreneur EXPO/VENDOR Event. Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Maude Cobb Convention Center in Longview, TX. VENDOR SPACE AND FOOD TRUCK SPACE IS AVAILABLE.

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Clay Shooting

Saturday @ 9a
CR 2206 - Rusk

Shot Clay Shoot Fundraiser
Join us for an exciting day of sporting clay shooting while supporting two incredible causes! The Thomas Jefferson Rusk Rotary Club and the Rusk State Hospital Volunteer Council are teaming up for this special fundraising event. Net proceeds will go toward supporting our local community and the patients of the Rusk State Hospital.

JA Balloon Fest 2025

Saturday 6p-9:30p
Kit McConnico Park - Lufkin

Balloon Fest 2025 is a family-friendly evening in the park. There will be live music, tethered balloon rides, vendors, food, and children's activities. All proceeds support Junior Achievement of Angelina County, who inspire and prepares young people for success through financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship.

Fiesta Bingo

Saturday @ 7p
N Fredonia St - Nacogdoches

Join us for a fun-filled evening of Fiesta Bingo to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Nacogdoches! Enjoy games, prizes, and great company while supporting a wonderful cause that helps our community's youth. Put on your festive attire and get ready to shout "Bingo!" for a good cause!