Visit Palestine, Texas

09/14/2026

Check out these fun things to do in Palestine, TX! Have something else on the calendar? Send us a DM to be added to the list. We really rely on our community partners to let us know what's going on in our awesome little town.

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09/11/2026

🧭 The secret’s out. Open World has made it to Palestine!

Whether you’re shopping downtown, exploring Palestine, or just looking for something to do, pull up Open World and see what’s waiting nearby 👀

Open World gives you new ways to experience Palestine through puzzles, challenges, and adventures that get you exploring and looking a little closer at the places around you.

Ready to play? Download the Open World app. Then choose a puzzle, challenge, or adventure to get started! There’s a link in our bio.

As you play, you can earn vouchers to redeem at the Visitor Center for Palestine merchandise 🎁

Find something nearby. Follow the clues. See if you can solve it.

And this is just the beginning. More puzzles, challanges, and adventures are coming to Palestine ❤️

09/11/2026

🐕 Looking for a place to get your pup out of the house?

Whether you're a local or just visiting Palestine, Dogwood Tails Dog Park is a great spot for you and your fluffy companion to get outside and make some new friends.
The park has separate fenced areas for small and large dogs, plenty of shade from the trees, doggy bag stations, and benches where you can relax and keep an eye on your dog while they enjoy some
off-leash time.

On warmer days, plan your visit when temperatures are cooler and be sure to bring water for your pup💧

☀️ Open from 6AM to 10PM

📍 Corner of N. Church St. & E. Reagan St.

09/10/2026

Just a few short weeks! 🌶️

09/09/2026

Bring the family over to the Curious Museum for some hands-on science! 🔬

It's a fun learning experience that encourages creativity, curiosity, and exploration. Try a wind tube to see how your creations fly, or shape mountains and valleys with your hands in the augmented reality sandbox.

There’s plenty to explore, experiment with, and figure out along the way.

🕙 Friday & Saturday | 10AM: 3PM

🕚 Sunday | 11AM: 4PM

Admission:

🎟️ Children & Adults | $10

🎟️ Seniors | $8

🎟️ Children under 2 | Free

Reservations are available seven days a week for birthdays, groups, and field trips.

📍619 W. OAK ST | 903-221-0118

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

What’s Going on in Palestine, TX

September 8, 2026 - September 13, 2026

Tuesday, September 8
Trivia Night | Double Tap | 7 PM
Open Mic | Pint and Barrel Drafthouse | 7 PM
Wednesday, September 9
Line Dance Class | Backroads Dance Hall | 6:30 PM
Pineywoods Co****le | Double Tap | 6:30 Registration
Thursday, September 10
Rusk Turntable | Texas State Railroad "Official" from RUSK | 11 AM
Adult Dungeons & Dragons | Palestine Public Library | 5 PM
Live Music | Switch-Brick Oven Pizza & W**e Bar | 5:30
Open Mic Night-Pool Tournament | Backroads Dance Hall | sign up 6:30 PM
Magic the Gathering | Pint and Barrel Drafthouse | 7 PM
Karaoke | Double Tap | 7 PM
Friday, September 11
Pineywoods Evening Dinner Train | Texas State Railroad "Official" | 5 PM
Teen Dungeons & Dragons | Palestine Public Library Redlands Annex | 4:30 PM
Karaoke | Nunas Cajun
Karaoke |VFW 8924
Saturday, September 12
Palestine Farmers Market | 9 AM
Tai Chi | Palestine Public Library Annex | 10 AM
Pineywoods W**e in the Pines | Texas State Railroad "Official" | 5 PM
Red Dirt Ritas | |
Shrimp Boil Festival | Pushwater Band | Nunas Cajun | 7 PM
Karaoke.| VFW 8924 | 8 PM

09/04/2026

🚂 Think you can solve our train yard crossword puzzle?

Follow the clues, fill in the tracks, and comment the five answers in order, 1–5.

🛍️The first person to submit all five correct answers will win $20 in value toward merchandise at our Visitor Center. Exclusions apply; Main Street merchandise is not included.

There might be a little more to this puzzle than meets the eye...

Full steam ahead. 🧭

09/04/2026

Staying in Palestine for the weekend?

Book ahead of time to make the newly renovated Hampton Inn & Suites your home base while you're here. Fall asleep in their comfortable bedding after a day around town, then wake up to a complimentary hot breakfast before heading out again.

When you're ready to explore, you're just a short drive from Downtown Palestine, the Texas State Railroad, Davey Dogwood Park, and local shops and restaurants.

ADA-accessible rooms are available to help make your stay more comfortable, along with pet-friendly rooms so your fluffy companion can come along too. 🐾

A comfortable place to recharge between your adventures in Palestine.

📍 2700 South Loop 256, Palestine, TX

09/02/2026

🌹...Speaking of date nights... When was the last time you had a great date night?

Bring your special someone to Switch-Brick Oven Pizza & W**e Bar for brick oven fired pizza, pasta, and drinks surrounded by exposed brick, warm lighting, and the glow of the open oven.

Grab a table, find a seat at the bar, or spend the evening together out on the deck.

Good food, a warm atmosphere, and plenty of time to enjoy each other's company

📍 1615 S. Royall St., Palestine, TX

🕐 Tues-Thurs | 11 AM-9 PM

🕐 Fri | 11 AM-10 PM

🕑 Sat | 2-10 PM