Lufkin
Mike Love & Assoc., LLC 11th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza
Monday, July 4, from 3 – 10 p.m.
Come enjoy the largest fireworks display in all of East Texas! First 1,500 children will receive a free pair of 3-D glasses to watch the fireworks. First 1,000 adults will receive a free Koozie. Come early for good parking and good seating!
Located:
Ellen Trout Zoo, Lufkin.
Museum of East Texas Art Camp
May 31 – August 19
Come join the Museum of East Texas for Art Camp! Classes are available for students ages 3-14 in a variety of media. Each session of Art Camp meets Monday through Friday for a half day (9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 – 4 p.m.). Scholarships are available.
Check out the website for more information.
Located:
Museum of East Texas, 503 North Second Street, Lufkin.
Fab Five Beatles Tribute Band
Saturday, July 9 at 7 p.m.
The Fab 5 is a Houston, Texas based Beatles Tribute Band performing the greatest hits of the Beatles and the Pop Beat music of the 60s and 70s! With their timeless tunes, 60s period Beatles suits and Carnaby Street Fashions, authentic Hofner, Rickenbacker, Gretsch and Ludwig vintage Beatles instruments, vintage British valve VOX amplification, style and humor representative of the times packaged in tight, production based performances, the Fab 5 have gained recognition as a leader in the fun oldies tribute market.
For ticket information, check this website.
Located:
The Pines Theater, 113 S. First Street, Lufkin.
Nacogdoches
SFA Summer Movie Series
Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
The Student Activities Association at Stephen F. Austin State University hosts a Summer Movie Series on Tuesday nights and Wednesday afternoons. While the community is always welcome to our year round movie program, the summer is designed for families and children! Join us at the Baker Pattillo Student Center 2nd Floor Theater Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at 2 p.m. for a show! Cash only Concessions available : $1 items and $2 combo pack (drink, popcorn, and a candy).
Tickets available: day of, 1 hour prior till showtime. This week Minions is showing!
For more information, check out this website.
Located:
Baker Pattillo Student Center, SFA Vista Drive – 2nd floor
Murder Mystery Dinner Party
Wednesday, July 29, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Don’t let the teens have all the fun. Be a part of the mystery and help solve the murder while snacking on hors d’oeuvres. Costumes are encouraged!
Ages 18 years & up. Please register.
Located:
Judy B. McDonald Public Library 1112 North St, Nacogdoches.
SFASU Screening of “This Ain’t No Mouse Music”
Friday, July 1, from 7 – 9 p.m.
This film by Chris Simon and Maureen Gosling tells the story of Chris Strachwitz and Arhoolie Records as Strachwitz journeys to plantations and prisons, roadhouses and whorehouses, churches and bayou juke joints, to return with recordings that would revolutionize the sound of popular music.
Located:
The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House 329 E. Main St., Nacogdoches.
Minecraft Mania 1, Season 1
Saturday, July 2, from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Team up with us on the library’s own Minecraft server. We provide the laptops and access to the game, and you provide the creativity and fun. For those with a laptop and game license, feel free to bring your own and join the fun. Ages 7-11 years.
Please register by the Friday before the event. Free admission.
Located:
Judy B. McDonald Public Library 1112 North St, Nacogdoches
Wayne Welch Book Signing
Saturday, July 2, 1 – 3 p.m.
Wayne Welch, who previously lived in Nacogdoches, will be signing his first two recently published books, “The Bible Speaks on Mental Health and Personal Growth Issues” and a christian children’s book, “Ricky Raccoon’s Dangerous Adventures.” “The Bible Speaks on Mental Health and Personal Growth Issues” is meant to help hurting Christians and address personal growth issues from both a biblical and psychological perspective. “Ricky Raccoon’s Dangerous Adventures” relays a message to children–“listen to your parents.”
Located:
Hastings Entertainment Store, 4501 North Street, Nacogdoches.
Freedom Fest
Monday, July 4, from 5 – 9 p.m.
Families are invited for food, games, contests, music, and more– all part of the annual Freedom Fest hosted by the Nacogdoches Jaycees. This all-American event is free to the public and will include a spectacular firework show after dark.
The event will be held in Festival Park, just south of downtown Nacogdoches, on July 4, starting at 5pm. Washer Tournament sign ups ($20/team) will be on site, commencing competition at 6pm. There will also be a free-to-enter Hotdog Eating Competition at 6:30pm. Food vendors, a children’s activity area, and other community sponsors will be present as well to ensure a great evening for all. After dark there will be a fireworks show.
The Nacogdoches Jaycees organizes this free community event with the help of local sponsors and welcomes any additional financial support. To donate, please visit:www.gofundme.com/JayceesFreedomFest.
Located:
Festival Park – historic downtown Nacogdoches
A Day at the Worm Races
Tuesday, July 5, from 10 – 11 a.m.
Do earthworms have eyes? Can they smell? What are they good for, anyway? And, most importantly, which worm is fastest?
Join us for a fascinating program all about worms and the dirt in which they live.
All ages welcome. Free and no registration required.
Located:
Judy B. McDonald Public Library, 1112 North St, Nacogdoches.
Summer Stage Theater Festival at SFA
June 24 – July 16
The Summer Stage Festival is slated for June 24 through July 16 in W.M. Turner Auditorium on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus. This year’s festival features the School of Theatre’s presentations of the children’s musical “A Year With Frog and Toad” by Robert and Willie Reale and “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” a witty comedy by actor, screenwriter, and stand-up comic Steve Martin.
For performance dates, tickets or more information, visit www.finearts.sfasu.edu or call (936) 468-6407 or (888) 240-ARTS.
Located:
WM Turner Auditorium 2222 Alumni Drive, Nacogdoches.
Jasper County
Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 2, from 4 – 10 p.m.
Located:
Sandy Creek Park, Jasper, TX 75951.
Shelby County
Timpson Frontier Days
Thursday, June 30 – Sunday, July 3.
Live demonstrations of frontier life, folklore, entertainment, arts & crafts, and a parade, pageant, carnival rides, and laser light show will be available.
Armbands will be available Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Get presale tickets early.
Located:
Downtown Timpson, Texas
