Scheduled Events

January Main Street Lufkin Membership Drive:

Main Street Lufkin membership drive. Revenue from members goes toward a variety of downtown improvements projects, such as landscaping, murals, and façade enhancement grants. Membership revenue is never spent on administrative cost.

20th Annual Downtown Hoe Down; Third Saturday in April

Watch for more information on Downtown Hoedown, April 21, 2012. Hoe Down is a street festival held each spring in downtown Lufkin. Events include arts and crafts sales, entertainment, food, a classic car show, children's games, wrestling and more.

9th Annual Heritage Festival:

On Saturday, October 20th the 9th Annual Heritage Festival will be held at the Lufkin Civic Center. Performances at the festival included the dancers from the Alabama Cou shatta Indian Reservation in Livingston, Susan’s Studio of Dance and Mina Patel’s Indian dancers. Everyone will be able to sample authentic foods and to learn how diverse the City of Lufkin has become.

October Entertainment in the Park:

Main Street Lufkin is proud to present "Entertainment in the Park" each Friday in October. A variety of music groups entertain during the noon lunch hour. All performances are from 12 - 1 p.m. in Cotton Square Park in Downtown Lufkin!   Free to the public. For your convenience lunches are provided at a reasonable price at the event. Prizes are given during the event from downtown businesses. You have to be present to win!.

June 14, Flag Day:

A celebration of patriotism observed on Flag Day across the USA.  An annual program is conducted in the City Hall atrium with speakers and entertainment, and the raising of the flag. Refreshments will be served at this event.

Wednesday, October 31 , Downtown Halloween Trick-or-Treat:

Downtown Merchants offer area children (12 and under) a safe and fun opportunity to trick-or-treat.  Over 2000 attend the event. Businesses decorate and give candy to area children.  Participating businesses are awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for the best window decoration and employee participation.  The event starts at 3:00 pm. 

Main Street Annual lighted Christmas Parade
will be held on Tuesday, November 29.

“Christmas Around the World” is the theme of this year’s parade which is set for Tuesday, November 29 at 6 p.m. To place an entry in the parade contact the Main Street office at 936-633-0205. Click here for a parade application.

Year-round attractions can be enjoyed in downtown Lufkin. These include Historic Walking Tour which starts in Cotton Square Heritage Park; Colorful Historic Murals, Unique dining Experiences and Specialty Shopping.