Easter Egg Hunts, Movies, Kites, Boats, And More For This Weekend

I just hope you have some time to get outside and do something fun this weekend.

While it may be a bit warmer than average this weekend in East Texas, you still can't complain about temperatures hovering around 80 or so with lots of sunshine. It is going to be a perfect weekend for an Easter egg hunt, checking out some classic cars at a car show, or looking at some new boats at the boat show.

I know there's yard work to be done along with de-weeding the flowerbed and whatnot, but we've earned our weekend to get out there and do something different and to be a part of the community. Yardwork can be done later!

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If you're going to be outdoors for a long period of time, don't forget about the sunscreen because you can get a sunburn this weekend.

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.

Noonday Easter Market

Saturday 10a - 12n
CR 196 - Noonday

The market will be full of vendors selling Easter crafts and more. Plus there will be activities for the kids too, face painting and an Easter Egg hunt. Food trucks will be on-site to satisfy your cravings.

Movies In The Park - Tyler

Saturday @ 7:30p
Bergfeld Park - Tyler

Bring the family to the park to see a movie under the stars. Grab the lawn chairs, blankets, and some movie snacks and watch "Wonka" on the big screen at the amphitheater at Bergfeld Park in Tyler.

Hit The Bricks

Saturday
downtown Tyler

Visit downtown Tyler businesses, museums, and restaurants and support local downtown businesses. There will be activities for the whole family, the Farmer's Market is open, live music throughout the day, and lots of shopping and dining opportunities.

Kiwanis Bunny Run

Saturday @ 8a
W Tyler St - Gilmer

The annual Kiwanis Bunny Run gets underway at 7:30 on Saturday morning at the Upshur County Courthouse. Registration is required.

East Texas Paranormal Conference

Saturday and Sunday
N Johnson St - Mineola

A full day of all things paranormal! From ghosts to Bigfoot, we have it all! & a Ghost Hunt! This is a ticketed event.

Great Tyler Cleanup

Saturday 9a-12n
Shiloh Rd - Tyler

This event is part of the annual Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off and Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup. This year, we’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of TxDOT's Adopt-A-Highway program, which started in Tyler and has since grown into a national initiative.
The success of this program led to the creation of our Adopt-A-Spot program, and we're proud to continue carrying that legacy. With your help, we’ve seen tremendous growth and support, and we’re hoping this year’s cleanup will be the largest one yet! Let’s make this celebration one to remember!

Pre-registered volunteers will receive a t-shirt and lunch after cleanup.

East Texas Poultry Trade Days

Saturday 9a-3p
US Hwy 271 N - Gilmer

Come out and join us for the first East Texas Poultry Trades Day for 2025! We will have Vendors of all types including poultry, livestock, cages, crafts, food, and more! This family-friendly event has free parking and admission.

Car Show & Pioneer Days

Saturday @ 10a
Brownsboro High School - Brownsboro

The Brownsboro Military Band and Brownsboro Area Chamber of Commerce are partnering to bring you and your family an AMAZING day! On April 12, 2025, the band will be holding their annual Car Show fundraiser, complete with custom-built trophies, while the BACC hosts Pioneer Day! Both events will be happening simultaneously at the Brownsboro High School. Along with a variety of vendors, BACC is excited to announce we are bringing back Pioneer demonstrations! This is a way to step back in time and experience life as our ancestors knew it. Make plans to bring your whole family for what promises to be an all-around terrific day!

Jacksonville Public Library Book Sale

Friday - Sunday
E Commerce St - Jacksonville

Please come to the Friends of the Library Book Sale on April 11-13!

National Go Fly A Kite Day

Saturday 10a-3p
Corporate Dr - Tyler

Hosted by CAR Texas Academy (Coding, Aeronautics, and Robotics) powered by the Empowerment CDC.
Through education and play, kites provide a family-friendly and environmentally responsible hobby that encourages the exploration of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM).

Go Fly a kite Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of April every year. This year it will take place on April 20. Because of Easter Sunday, we will celebrate earlier.

The phrase ‘Go Fly a Kite’ does not always literally mean you should go and fly a kite, it is also an idiom that is used when you want someone to go away or leave you alone. This is because telling someone to go fly a kite requires them to do so. The phrase initially appeared in the 1940s and remained popular for several decades afterward. This national festival indicates that individuals should fly a kite instead of telling someone to leave.

Boat Show

Friday - Sunday
Concession Rd - Whitehouse

Join us April 11-13 at Lake Tyler Marina for an exciting weekend celebrating all things boating and water sports. Explore the latest Supra, Moomba, Godfrey, and Hurricane boats, enjoy live music, and take part in exclusive raffle giveaways.

Community Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday @ 11a
McDonald Rd - Tyler

Join us for our Community Easter Egg Hunt at Golden Road Park! We’ll have inflatables, prizes, free food, an Easter Egg Hunt, and more! Well can’t wait to see you there!

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday @ 11a
Hwy 42 - Henderson

Please join us for our annual easter egg hunt. We will have plenty of eggs for all ages to hunt and we will have nachos for lunch afterwards.

Easter Bash 2025

Saturday 11a-2p
US Hwy 69 S - Tyler

Looking for an Easter Egg hunt this Spring? Mark your calendars for the morning of April 12th and come to South Spring Baptist Church's Easter Bash.
Our hunts will be at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 1:30 pm! Mark your calendars for the morning of April 12th and come to South Spring Baptist Church's Easter Bash. We'll have food trucks, bounce houses, games, and all the Spring photo-ops you're looking for. Even our interactive Holy Week will help you and your little ones realign as you celebrate together.

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday 11a-2p
Hwy 64 E - Tyler

Join Us for an Easter Egg Hunt!
Hiway 80 Rescue Mission invites you to a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt! Bring the whole family for a day of egg hunting.
Date: April 12
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 12781 HWY 64 West, Tyler, TX 75704
We have plenty of bags for egg collection, but feel free to bring your own! Enjoy a hot dog lunch and egg hunts for all ages!

East Texas Psychic Fair

Saturday 11a-5p
McDonald Rd - Tyler

Join us for a day of fun! We will have an assortment of vendors, psychics, and healers! If you march to the beat of a different drum, then this is the place for you! Learn about other paths and come enjoy being a part of an open-minded community of people. The ETPF is a place full of love, light, and positivity for those who seek acceptance. We are an indoor event, so we will be there rain or shine! Come check us out and meet some creative and amazing people!

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday 2p-3:30p
P.T. Cole Park - Tyler

We invite you to come out for an afternoon of fun and food. If you were here last year, then you know we had a blast! So grab your Easter baskets and get ready for a good time.

Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt

Saturday 2p-4p
Old Omen Rd - Tyler

This is an event appropriate for children of all abilities and their families. Join us for hands-on Holy Week learning stations, crafts, Kona Ice, outdoor play space, and an Easter egg hunt!

GLOW: An East Texas Experience

Saturday @ 6p
FM 1995 - Lindale

GLOW: An Easter Experience at Valley Church!
Join us for an unforgettable night of family fun at GLOW: An Easter Experience!
Saturday, April 12th
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM (Egg hunts start at 8:00 PM)
Valley Church (formerly Church of Garden Valley)
✨ What to Expect ✨
Carnival Games
Zip Line
Jelly Ball
FREE Easter Egg Hunt (for ages 0–6th grade)!
Bring your whole family for an evening filled with excitement, laughter, and the joy of Easter. You won’t want to miss this glowing celebration!