Several East Texas businesses and organizations are holding Halloween and fall events this weekend, according to a regional roundup. Organizers advise checking with event hosts for updates because weather may change.
The Big Sandy Fall Heritage Festival runs Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 108 E. Broadway in Big Sandy. The event includes downtown vendors, food trucks, a waffle breakfast, games, contests, a pie bake-off and carnival games with prizes. Evening activities include trunk-or-treating and the Spells & Sparkles Haunted Circus Dance with a live band.
The Gilmer Market Fall Festival, held by the East Texas Artisan Market, runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7505 FM 1650 in Gilmer. It features more than 60 vendors, pottery and wool-spinning demonstrations, face painting, balloon twisting and pumpkin bowling. Guests who wear costumes can enter a giveaway.
The Hawkins Red Rooster Halloween Costume Party is set for Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m. at 1470 N. Beaulah St. in Hawkins. The all-ages party at Red Rooster Icehouse includes live music and a costume contest.