EVENTS
THROUGH DEC. 12
Cosmic Comix, an exhibition by acclaimed Texas artist Lee Baxter Davis. Filled with intricate drawings, imaginative narratives, and playful details. Longview Museum of Fine Art. lmfa.org
THROUGH FEB. 20, 2027
Waltz Across Texas, an exhibition Inspired by the historic dance halls that have served as gathering places, cultural landmarks, and centers of community across the Lone Star State. lmfa.org
THROUGH APRIL 18, 2027
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum explores contributions of Black cowboys to Texas and the American West. Black Cowboys: An American Story. dhhrm.org
November 6-7
Winnsboro Art & Wine Festival. Winnsboro. winnsboroartandwinefestival.com
Bob Wills Fiddle Festival & Contest. Greenville. bobwillsfest.com
NOVEMBER 7
Christmas Market, Tanglewood Resort. gifts and holiday decor, and live music. tanglewoodresort.com
Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Downtown Terrell. discoverterrell.com
Día de los Muertos Festival. Denison. Downtown celebration featuring colorful altars, art, music, food and live performances. denisonartscouncil.org
An Evening with C.S. Lewis. Richardson. Eisemann Center. A theatrical portrait of the celebrated author of The Chronicles of Narnia. eisemanncenter.com
Ben & Noel Haggard, Sunny Sweeney, Mary Lee & Caesar’s Cowboys. Greenville. Greenville. GMA, gmalive.org
Vocal Majority. E! Terrell Entertainment Series at Jamie Foxx Performance Center. eterrell.org
NOVEMBER 8-12
East Texas Pipe Organ Festival. Kilgore. Performances by renowned organists celebrating the legacy of American classical organ building. royperryfoundation.org
NOVEMBER 11-14
REEL East Texas Film Festival. Kilgore. Independent films, documentaries, student productions and filmmaker events celebrating the festival’s 10th anniversary. reeleasttexas.com
NOVEMBER 12
Redlands Hotel Christmas and Open House. Palestine. Tree lighting, scavenger hunt and activities. visitpalestine.com
A Very Derrick Christmas. Kilgore. Downtown. Annual lighting of the historic oil derricks, Kris Kringle Market and family activities. visitkilgore.com
Beetlejuice: The Musical. Tyler. UT Tyler Cowan Center. The hit Broadway musical brings its supernatural comedy and memorable characters to East Texas. cowancenter.org
NOVEMBER 13
William Lee Martin Live. Tyler. Liberty Hall. The comedian brings his Seemed Smart at the Time tour to East Texas. libertytyler.org
NOVEMBER 13-15
Woofstock. Jefferson. Pet-friendly fundraiser featuring vendors, entertainment, a 5K and dog walk benefiting Marion County animal rescues. woofstockevent.com
NOVEMBER 14
NacoPalooza Music Fest and Pub Crawl. Nacogdoches. visitnacogdoches.org
An Evening of Alton Brown. Tyler. Cowan Center. Food, science, comedy and storytelling with the television personality and culinary entertainer. cowancenter.org
Gary P. Nunn. Tyler. Liberty Hall. The Texas music legend performs country favorites and Western swing. libertytyler.org
Henderson Heritage Syrup Festival. Henderson. Syrup making demonstrations. visithenderson.com
It’s a Cardinal Christmas! Athens. Trinity Valley Community College. Annual Christmas Carnival featuring a tree lighting, music, games, food and visits with Santa. tvcc.edu
NOVEMBER 19
The Oak Ridge Boys. Tyler. UT Tyler Cowan Center. The legendary country and gospel quartet performs on its farewell tour. cowancenter.org
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. Garland. Granville Arts Center. garlandarts.com
A Very Buble Christmas, starring Anthony Bernasconi. Greenville. GMA, gmalive.org
NOVEMBER 21
Mount Vernon Music presents Under the Spell of Song. Mount Vernon. mountvernonmusic.com
Cirque Mechanics: TILT! Tyler. UT Tyler Cowan Center. Acrobats, aerialists and mechanical creations combine in a theatrical circus production. cowancenter.org
Eve’s Road. Winnsboro Center for the Arts. Live music on the Bowery Stage. winnsborocenterforthearts.com
NOVEMBER 21-DECEMBER 20
The Grinch’s Lair. Palestine. Interactive live production lets you explore the Grinch’s world. visitpalestine.com
NOVEMBER 21-JANUARY 3
Denison on Ice. Denison. Downtown. Outdoor ice-skating rink featuring holiday lights and seasonal activities. discoverdenison.com
NOVEMBER 27-29
The Nutcracker. Richardson, Eisemann Center., Chamberlain Ballet. eisemanncenter.com
NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 25
Grayson County Holiday Lights. Denison. Loy Lake Park. Drive-through Christmas light display open nightly during the holiday season. discoverdenison.com
NOVEMBER 28
Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting. Bonham. Lighting of the community’s 30-foot Christmas tree and a s’mores cookoff. bonhamchamber.com
Christmas Parade and Enchanted Forest Tree Lighting. Jefferson. Downtown and Lions Park. Christmas parade followed by the lighting of more than 100 decorated trees. visitjeffersontexas.com
Wassail Fest. Nacogdoches. Holiday shopping and festive wassail at participating downtown businesses. visitnacogdoches.org
Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol. Tyler. UT Tyler Cowan Center. A musical adaptation of Dickens’ holiday classic featuring music by Dolly Parton. cowancenter.org
DECEMBER 1
Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. Waxahachie. Historic Downtown. waxahachiecvb.com
DECEMBER 3
Lights of Ennis Parade and Block Party. Ennis. Downtown. Christmas parade and holiday market. visitennistexas.com
Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. Winnsboro. Downtown. cityofwinnsboro.org
Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Hot Cocoa Competition. Denison. Downtown. discoverdenison.com
DECEMBER 3-6
First Monday Trade Days. Canton. Holiday shopping for antiques, gifts, collectibles and handmade merchandise. firstmondaycanton.com
DECEMBER 4
Holiday Parade. Bonham. Illuminated floats and community organizations parade through downtown. bonhamchamber.com
Christmas on the Square. Garland. Downtown. Tree lighting, music, family activities and visits with Santa. visitgarlandtx.com
Christmas Parade of Lights. Greenville. Downtown. A lighted parade celebrates the season. greenvilletx.gov
Millard’s Crossing Old-Fashioned Christmas. Nacogdoches. Historic village celebration featuring caroling, hayrides, crafts and a tree lighting. visitnacogdoches.org
DECEMBER 4-5
Christmas in Fair Park. Paris. Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Holiday market featuring handmade gifts, decorations, specialty foods and visits with Santa. visitparistexas.com
Christmas Market. Waxahachie. Waxahachie Civic Center. Indoor holiday shopping market presented by the Waxahachie Junior Service League. waxahachiejsl.org
DECEMBER 4-6
Magical Mineola. Mineola. Downtown. Christmas celebration featuring snow hills, a parade, tree lighting, shopping and a tour of homes. mineola.com
The Nutcracker. Texarkana. Perot Theatre. Community Ballet of Texarkana presents the beloved Christmas ballet. perottheatre.org
DECEMBER 5
Hometown Christmas. Rockwall. Historic Downtown. Kiwanis Christmas Parade, holiday market, family entertainment and community tree lighting. rockwall.com
Christmas at the Depot. Denison. Historic Katy Depot. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by train for holiday festivities and photographs. discoverdenison.com
Nine Flags Christmas Festival. Nacogdoches. Christmas parade, live entertainment, shopping, crafts and family activities. visitnacogdoches.org
WinterFest. Linden. Town square celebration featuring vendors, live music, a parade and family activities. lindentxchamber.org
Christmas Parade of Lights and Christmas on Main Street. Palestine. Downtown. Lighted parade, holiday shopping, dining and entertainment. visitpalestine.com
A Mariachi Christmas. Tyler. UT Tyler Cowan Center. Mariachi Herencia de México celebrates the holidays with traditional Mexican music and Christmas favorites. cowancenter.org
Red Dirt Comedy, Christmas Show with William Lee Martin. GMA, gmalive.org
DECEMBER 6-7
Rangerette Christmas Show. Kilgore. Dodson Auditorium. The Kilgore College Rangerettes present their annual holiday production featuring precision dance and Christmas music. rangerette.com
DECEMBER 7
Keyboard Conversations: The Romantic Music of Brahms. Richardson. Eisemann Center. Pianist Jeffrey Siegel explores the music of Johannes Brahms through performance and commentary. eisemanncenter.com
DECEMBER 10
The Dean Martin Story: Christmas Special. Corsicana. Palace Theatre. Drew Anthony and his band celebrate the music and career of Dean Martin. corsicanapalace.com
DECEMBER 10-13
Drive-Through Nativity. Kilgore. Forest Home Baptist Church. The Christmas story comes to life through 13 scenes featuring more than 150 cast members. fhbckilgore.org
DECEMBER 11
Wonders of Winter. Denison. Forest Park. Carnival rides, train rides, snow activities and holiday entertainment. discoverdenison.com
A Celtic Christmas. Tyler. Liberty Hall. Irish dancers and musicians bring traditional music, dance and holiday storytelling to the stage. libertytyler.org
DECEMBER 11-12
Light Up the Park. Denison. Eisenhower State Park. Drive-through Christmas light display. discoverdenison.com
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland. Greenville. GMA, gmalive.org
DECEMBER 12
Breakfast with Santa. Tanglewood Resort, Lakeside Restaurant. celebrate the season with a festive morning filled with good food and photo ops. tanglewoodresort.com
Small Town Christmas. Denison. Downtown. Holiday shopping, seasonal treats and horse-drawn carriage rides along Main Street. discoverdenison.com
Trail of Lights Extravaganza. San Augustine. Mission Dolores State Historic Site. Holiday lights, crafts, heritage activities and visits with Santa. visitmissiondolores.com
DECEMBER 12-13
The Nutcracker. Richardson. Eisemann Center. Dallas Repertoire Ballet presents the traditional Christmas ballet. eisemanncenter.com
DECEMBER 12-13 AND 19-20
A Christmas Carol. Winnsboro. Winnsboro Center for the Arts. A stage production of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic. winnsborocenterforthearts.com
DECEMBER 13
Christmas at the Perot. Texarkana. Perot Theatre. Texarkana Symphony Orchestra presents its annual holiday concert. perottheatre.org
DECEMBER 14
Canadian Brass. Richardson. Eisemann Center. The internationally acclaimed brass quintet performs classical favorites and seasonal music. eisemanncenter.com
DECEMBER 17
Christmas Sing-Along. Palestine. Texas Theatre. An evening of traditional Christmas carols for the entire family. texastheatrepalestine.com
Paul Cauthen: Big Velvet’s Black-Tie Affair. Tyler. UT Tyler Cowan Center. cowancenter.org
Blind Boys of Alabama and Asleep at the Wheel: A Lone Star Holiday. Garland. Granville Arts Center. garlandarts.com
DECEMBER 18
Ballet Frontier presents The Nutcracker. Greenville. GMA, gmalive.org
Country Christmas. Winnsboro. Farmers Market Pavilions. Holiday market, Christmas music and visits with Santa. winnsborofarmersmarket.com
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. Tyler. UT Tyler Cowan Center. cowancenter.org
A Tejas Brothers Christmas. Garland. Plaza Theatre. The Texas band blends country, garlandarts.com
DECEMBER 19-20
The Nutcracker. Richardson. Eisemann Center. Tuzer Ballet presents its production of the Christmas classic. eisemanncenter.com
DECEMBER 31
Adler & Hearne. Winnsboro. Winnsboro Center for the Arts. The Texas singer-songwriter duo performs a New Year’s Eve concert on the Bowery Stage.
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