Visit Longview Texas

04/08/2026

This Saturday is full of America 250 fun!

Longview and Gregg County will kick-off America 250 festivities on national history day with a full slate of events throughout the day and ending with a parade and laser light show at night.

• Chautauqua Festival, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at Longview Public Library
• Dalton Days presented by Gregg County Historical Museum, Noon-4:00 p.m.
• Downtown Live Concert featuring Tuxedo Cats at 5:00 p.m. at Heritage Plaza
• America 250 Parade at 6:30 p.m. on Whaley and Methvin in Downtown Longview
• Laser Light Show at 8:15 p.m. on VeraBank in Downtown Longview

04/08/2026

Longview is blooming with events this week!🌸

04/05/2026

Happy Easter, Longview! 🐰✨

04/04/2026

America turns 250 this year, and we want to see your patriotism!🌟

We're teaming up with Keep Longview Beautiful to invite local businesses to decorate for America 250. Registration is FREE, just submit a photo of your decorated business by June 14, to this form: https://bit.ly/4sFpG65

Public voting will run from June 22 through July 3 on social media through Facebook likes and in person at the Visit Longview Marketplace. Winners will be announced at the Freedom & Fireworks Event on July 4th.

For more info, contact Visit Longview at (903) 753-3281 or [email protected]

04/03/2026

May have to adjust start time if it rains but Downtown Live is happening tonight!!!!

Don't forget, Downtown Live is TONIGHT! 🎶🎸✨

Special thanks to Interstate Interstate All Battery Center of Longview Texas for being our Presenting Sponsor!

See you at Heritage Plaza, 5-8PM!

04/02/2026

This is the week! 🎶🌿 Music in the Gardens is BACK this Thursday and we are kicking things off with the one and only Tuxedo Cats!

Music starts at 6PM, so grab your friends, your lawn chairs, and your dancing shoes 💃

Ki Mexico will be serving up a taco bar, plus Sweet Dreams Cotton Candy and fresh lemonade will be on hand for a little extra treat 🍋🍭 And of course, you’re always welcome to bring your own picnic!

Rain or shine, we’re making it happen. Parking is at Maude Cobb (100 Grand Blvd).

We can’t wait to see you out in the gardens! 🌸🎶

Advance Tickets Here
🎟️👉 https://bit.ly/40UqNCV

04/02/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! Join us from 5:00-8:00 pm today for ArtWalk in Downtown Longview! Join us for this FREE community event featuring more than 150 registered vendors, live music by Probable Cause Band, food trucks, and more!

The spring ArtWalk poster features artwork by the amazing Krystin Fisher Art, who will be showcasing her work this evening at Thousand Cranes Gallery ! Be sure to stop by the gallery and meet Krystin!

04/02/2026

Holiday Hours Update: The Visit Longview Marketplace will be OPEN tomorrow during regular hours as the first Downtown Live concert of the season takes place at Heritage Plaza!

We will be CLOSED Saturday and Easter Sunday.

We hope you all have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend!

04/02/2026

04/01/2026

Longview ArtWalk: Spring 2026 is a rain or shine event! Make plans to join us from 5:00-8:00 p.m. tomorrow (April 2) in Downtown Longview to enjoy more than 150+ registered vendors, live music, food trucks, and more!

03/31/2026

There’s plenty of music, art and fun happening in Longview this Easter weekend!🌸🎶🐣