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.

Downtown Hoe Down; Third Saturday in April

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, bed races, wrestling and more. The Parade will kick off the Festival at 10:00 am in downtown.  Parade application and Vendor Application

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!.  Click here for the 2009 Poster
 

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.

Friday, October 30th, Downtown Halloween Trick-or-Treat:

Downtown Merchants offer area children (12 and under) a safe and fun opportunity to trick-or-treat.  Over 1,500 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.  Downtown businesses are closed on Sunday.
 

Main Street Annual lighted Christmas Parade
First Thursday in December at 6:00 pm.

“Merry Christmas from Texas” is the theme of this year’s parade which is set for Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. To place an entry in the parade contact the Main Street office at 936-633-0205 or download the 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.