FALL WEEK 4 – 903 FAMILY

Fall doesn’t have to mean filling your calendar with a million activities.

It can be as simple as finding something fun, piling everyone in the car, and heading out for a few hours together.

This guide helps you do exactly that.

Each week, you’ll find fall festivals, pumpkin patches, hayrides, family activities, and seasonal events happening around Tyler and throughout East Texas, so you can spend less time searching and more time enjoying the season.

Choose your adventure. Make the plans. Bring the kids.

Because the best fall memories aren’t made while scrolling for something to do. They’re made when you decide, “Let’s go!” 🍁

Find your next East Texas fall adventure below.

EAST TEXAS STATE FAIR

📅 Date:

September 25–October 4, 2026

📍 Location:

East Texas State Fair

Tyler, TX

🎡Carnival Opening Times

Monday – Friday……… 4:00 pm

Saturday – Sunday……12:00 pm

Food Row opens daily at 10:00am

🎟️Fair Admission

Adult (ages 13+)…………………………$12.00

Youth (ages 5-12)….……………..……..$6.00

Children (under 4)……………………….FREE

Discount days :

Friday, September 19 – Seniors (60+) get in free
Monday, September 22 – Military personnel get in free
Monday, September 22 – Kids (K-12) get in free until 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 23 – Kids (K-12) get in free until 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 24 – Kids (K-12) get in free until 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 24 – First responders get in free
Thursday, September 25 – College students get in free until 7:00 p.m.

Get a free student ticket here

🎟️ Carnival Wristbands

Unlimited Ride Wristband…………$37

🤠 PRCA Rodeo: September 25–27 at 7:30 PM with bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, and Mutton Bustin’. Rodeo tickets include fair admission.

🚚 Monster X Tour: October 1–2 with massive monster trucks, jumps, and roaring engines. Tickets are $20–$45 and include fair admission.

💡 Good to know: Rodeo & Monster X seating is limited and not open seating, so plan ahead.

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PINEY PARK

📅 Date: September 25 – October 31, 2026

📍 Location: 600 Martin Lake Rd, Marshall, TX

🕒 Hours:

Wed–Fri: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

🍬 Trick-or-Treating Dates:
October 10, 17, 24 & 31 — at 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM

🎟 Admission (Ages 3+):

Early Bird: $8.99
Discounted: $12.99
Regular: $15.99
💡 Save $2 per ticket when you buy online! Check their site for special discount days.

🍂 Included Attractions:

Family-friendly spooky trail
Jumbo jumpers
Barrel train rides
Piney Peak slides
Shooting cannons
Game area
Food trucks with dinner & sweets ($)
…and more

🍁 Why We Love It:
This is one of our family’s favorite fall traditions! We love that everything is included in the price, and the spooky trail, decorated with all the best seasonal touches, is a must. Pro tip: arrive early to enjoy the activities in daylight, then walk the trail once the sun goes down for the full effect.

✨ Bonus tip: Grab some Halloween holographic glasses from Amazon for an extra magical experience while walking through the spooky trail at night.

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