11 Things To Do Around East Texas This Weekend – May 30

(East Texas) Just like that, another weekend is here, East Texas! Thanks to Monday's holiday and a short work week for many, it's time to think about what you're going to be doing this weekend.

You could go cruising through area neighborhoods for some great finds and deals at local garage sales. Or hang out on a patio and enjoy lunch or dinner with drinks with your friends. You could mow the yard, plant those summer plants, and clean up around the house, or just be lazy and sit around and do nothing.

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It's better to get outside and do something fun, though. There are quite a few exciting events happening in East Texas this weekend, so you can hopefully avoid being that couch potato that I described in the paragraph above!

Here's a look at what's happening this weekend in East Texas

For more information or to purchase tickets for any listed ticketed event, click or tap the event name to go to its official page for tickets and additional details.

Canton First Monday Trade Days

through Sunday
First Monday Trade Days grounds - Canton

It is time to shop until you can't shop or walk anymore! The world's largest flea market is open for business, and vendors will spread out over 450 acres with their vintage goods for sale, along with homemade crafts, antiques, soaps, animals, clothing, and so much more. There's live entertainment and, of course, the festival food to satisfy your appetite. You'll find something you didn't realize you needed!

Wild West Market/Family Fun Fest

Friday and Saturday
2502 W Upshur Ave - Gladewater

This is a two-day event happening at the Gladewater Rodeo Grounds. There will be bull riding events, a petting zoo, bounce houses for the kids, food trucks and vendors, and a water balloon fight on Saturday at 2p with more than 800 water balloons!

Come out with the family and shop, and have some fun!

Cowboys and Hotrods

Saturday 7a-10a
11915 FM 2015 - Tyler

Cross Brand Cowboy Church is hosting the Cowboys and Hotrods Car Show. There is an entry fee to enter a car, but the event is free to attend. There will also be vendors and food available.

Ruck Hike For Suicide Prevention And Mental Health Awareness

Saturday @ 8a
904 Warren St - Gilmer

This will be the inaugural event for the Ruck Hike in Gilmer. Registration opens at 8a with the walk beginning at 9a. There will also be vendors and food trucks on site as well. Hike for suicide prevention and mental health awareness.

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Keep Marshall Beautiful

Saturday 8a-1p
211 N Washington Ave - Marshall

Volunteers are needed to help clean up Marshall this Saturday. Volunteer your time and energy, and you could win box seats to a Texas Rangers game or other prizes. Help keep downtown Marshall clean!

Farmer's Markets

Purchase local and support local farmers. Farmers have been busy growing crops for you to enjoy. Shop local produce, homemade goods, products, and more at these East Texas farmers' markets.

Mineola

Saturday 8a-1p
101 W Front St - Mineola

Winnsboro

Saturday 8a-12n
111 E Carnegie St - Winnsboro

2A Gun & Knife Show

Saturday and Sunday
1123 Jaycee Drive - Longview

Bring your gun and trade for the gun you always wanted. See the hundreds of displays of new and old guns, ammo, gun parts, books, knives, jewelry, camouflage, militaria, and related items at discount prices. All guns must be unloaded and tied to render them non-fireable. The table holder is responsible for the actions of all assistants at his table. No alcoholic beverages at any time. No loose ammo is allowed. No dry firing at any time.

Car & Motorcycle Charity Poker Run

Saturday @ 10:30a
1470 N Beaulah St - Hawkins

The Car and Motorcycle Poker Run will raise money to outfit someone with a new prosthetic. 100% of the proceeds will benefit local amputees. There are five locations for the run. The participant with the best poker hand will win the grand prize. There will be several door prizes, raffles, and silent auctions as well. There is a cost associated with this event.

School's Out Skate Jam @ Faulkner Park

Saturday 11a-4:30p
410 W Cumberland Rd - Tyler

School's Out Skate Jam at Faulkner Skatepark in Tyler. Game of SKATE, Death Race & Best Trick Contest! $10 Entry fee. Food trucks, snow cones, a bounce house, and a fingerboard park! Fun for the entire family!

This is a fundraising event to install lights at Faulkner Skatepark. Come out to support the local skate community and be a part of lighting the way for the next generation!

All Hands On Deck Boat Run

Saturday 11a-5:30p
18183 Concession Rd - Whitehouse

The "All Hands on Deck" Boat Run hosted by the American Cancer Society of Tyler and the Lake Tyler Community Association will be happening Saturday, May 30th. Enjoy a fun day on the lake in your boat and make seven stops and docks around the lake for a chance to win some great prizes!

In-person registration is open on the day of the event at the Lake Tyler Marina.

Happening soon:

Tomato Fest

June 13
Jacksonville

This festival is all about the tomato! There are tomato-eating contests, fried green tomato contests, farmers' markets, car shows, salsa contests, live music, vendors, street dances, and so much more.