| Through November 30 Making a Mark: Women in Early Texas Art. Tyler. Far from encyclopedic, Making a Mark celebrates a few women artists who were active and influential in Texas from the latter part of the nineteenth century through the end of the twentieth century. While the 17 highlighted artists certainly worked in a broad spectrum of media, the exhibition focuses solely on works on paper. Within that scope, however, the artworks include a variety of printmaking techniques and the direct application of ink, watercolor, pastel and litho crayon on paper. The artists featured are Emma Richardson Cherry, Marilyn Miller Kincheloe, Julya Kirkpatrick, Kathleen Lawrence, Mary Lightfoot, Verda Ligon, Josephine Mahaffey, Toni LaSelle, Constance Forsyth, Barbara Maples, Josephine Oliver, Janet Turner, Bertha Landers, Mary Bonner, Coreen Spellman, Kathleen Blackshear, and Rosalie Speed. www.tylermuseum.org Through December 20 Six Degrees of Separation. Longview. www.lmfa.org Through December 21 The Grinch’s Lair. Palestine. Meet the Grinch this Christmas at the Texas Jailhouse for a live, interactive holiday adventure full of mischief, laughter, and a touch of Whoville magic. www.txjailhouse.com Through December 31 Texarkana and the Railroads. Texarkana. The exhibit includes the history of different gauge railways, short lines, freight and passenger service in Texarkana and the surrounding area. Guests see how Texarkana came to be after the implementation and influence of railroads, including interaction with the military, Red River Army Depot, support from the community, and the local economy through the history of the railroad. A tribute to musician David Alexander, Black Ivory King, is on display. He wrote four songs with his interpretation of life and times and the railroad life in the 1930s and 1940s. He wrote the music and lyrics to “The Flying Crow,” “Working for the PWA,” “Gingham Dress” (Alexander Blues), and “Matchbox Blues.” Nearby is the Scott Joplin display. Museum of Regional History. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, call (903) 793-4831 and visit www.texarkanamuseum.org. Through January 1, 2026 Scott Joplin: Father of Ragtime Special Limited Exhibition. Texarkana. Includes two original paintings by Henry Fort II presented by the Texarkana Museums System along with the Scott Joplin Support Group. The two paintings depict Scott Joplin, his music and ties to the community. Titled “Treemonisha – Texarkana, 1866” and “Scott Joplin at Mt Zion First Missionary Baptist Church Texarkana, 1880s,” the paintings are a temporary addition to the permanent Scott Joplin exhibit. “COBRA Ad-Shineum” method from the artist’s master studies at Howard University is represented in both pieces. The two paintings are part of an expanding collection commissioned and curated by the Scott Joplin Support Group. Texarkana Museums System is offering one-time admission to this exhibit for $5 per person, to include the entire first floor. Each painting depicts an area of town known and believed to be part of Joplin’s formative years in Texarkana from the 1870s – 1880s. Museum of Regional History. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, call (903) 793-4831 and visit www.texarkanamuseum.org. Through January 4, 2026 Assembled: A Look at Contemporary Collage. Tyler. The exhibit focuses on the work of four different Texas-based collage artists. Jerry Jeanmard and Kelly Moran from Houston, Lance Letscher from Austin, and Ellen Frances Tuchman from Dallas all use the technique differently to bring their own artistic vision to life. While each artist has their own unique style, through lines within the medium are revealed when the works are viewed together. www.tylermuseum.org Through Feb 21, 2026 My Ears to See. Longview. Art by Lee Albert Hill. www.lmfa.org Flowers and Their Roots. Longview. Art by Diego Loya, tackling the barbed issue of Mexican immigration with powerful and poignant sculptures and installations relating to his family’s heritage. www.lmfa.org November 26-January 3 Wonderland of Lights. Marshall. Features millions of twinkling lights around the Historic 1901 Courthouse, carriage rides, an ice skating rink, Santa’s Village, train rides, and special events each weekend. www.visitmarshalltexas.com November 27 Hopkins County Turkey Trot. Sulphur Springs. www.visitsulphurspringstx.com Thanksgiving Feast. Pottsboro. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The beloved tradition costs $60 per member, or $70 for non-members. Seniors eat for $20. Kids aged 6 to 12 can indulge for only $15, while children 5 and under dine for free. Specialties include garlic herb butter roasted turkey, bourbon honey glazed ham, sweet potato casserole, green bean almondine, giblet and brown gravy, dressing, cranberry sauce, a grazing table, soups and salads, and tons of assorted pies, cobblers, and more. To make reservations call (903) 462-7829 or go to www.tanglewoodresort.com/thanksgiving. November 29 & Dec 6 Christmas in the Park. Sulphur Springs. Heritage Park & Museum. www.visitsulphurspringstx.com November 27-30 First Monday Trade Days. Canton. www.firstmondaycanton.com November 28 Get Lit Holiday Market. Longview. Indoor/outdoor shopping experience with live music, giveaways, holiday cheer. The Methvin Event Venue. www.visitlongviewtexas.com November 29 Wassail Fest. Nacogdoches. www.visitnacogdoches.com | 
