Murthy . Come out and enjoy some great food and laughs . We recommend showing up between 7 p . m . and 7:30 p . m . to eat and get drinks before the show starts to help limit movement .
Curious Summer Campsite 9 a . m . to 12 noon June 13 through June 24 Have Fun at Curious Summer Day Camp . Reduced camper fee is $ 50 . Register with full camper fee by June 1 . Camp must have a minimum of eight to make . To register , go to https :// thecuriousmuseum . org / camps /. Questions ? Email us at curious . imagine @ gmail . com .
Piney Wood Express Steam Engine 11 a . m . to 3 p . m . June 16 through June 30 A historic steam locomotive is the muscle that pulls the consist of cars representing a bygone form of notable travel . From the moment one steps aboard a vintage 1920 ’ s car , the excitement of being on the rails is exhilarating . This four-hour round-trip train adventure departing from Palestine , with an hour layover at the Rusk depot , takes passengers on a journey through the impressive Piney Woods and 135 years of history . Relaxed seating , thoughtful décor and friendly , responsive attendants add to the ambiance of the scenic journey afforded by travelers a century ago . The four-hour trip includes comfortable seating , food and adult beverage service , and historic narration on a rail journey that whisks you back into another century . Most cars are climate-controlled , have restrooms , access a concession car stocked with snacks and kid-friendly and adult beverages . All seats have views along the Piney Woods route and narration and music highlight the trip . Five different accommodations are offered to savor the Texas State Railroad experience : Caboose , Presidential , Observation Dome , First Class , Open- Air Coach , and ADA Coaches are available . For more information or tickets , call 855-632-7729 or log onto www . TexasStateRailroad . net .
Online Auction at Ye Olde Auction House 7 p . m . June 17 Take a first look as we add hundreds of great items over the next few days . For more information log onto www . yeoldeauctionhouse . net .
Dogwood Jamboree 7 p . m . Saturday , June 18 A live classic country music and comedy show at the Palestine High School Auditorium , Hwy 287 South and Loop 256 . Doors open at 6 p . m . Show starts at 7 p . m . All adult Tickets are $ 18 . For more information or tickets call 903-729-7080 . Call for special hotel rates 903-729-6070 or 903-724-2556 .
The Speakeasy Special 5 p . m . to 10 p . m . Friday , June 24 Attention all you Bootleggers , Flappers , Raccoon Coats , Bathtub Gin Bathers , Flagpole Sitters and Marathon Dancers ! Join us as we journey back in time 100 years to an era of prosperity , indulgence and carefree living on the “ The Speakeasy Special .” Dress to impress in your preferred 20 ’ s attire . Our adventure begins at the Palestine depot on June 24 , where we will promptly board the train at 5 p . m . We will traverse the tracks to our Rusk , Depot whilst enjoying freshly made appetizers and listening to the sounds of the 1920 ’ s era tunes . We will disembark at our Rusk Depot and enjoy a live Jazz band and a 1920 ’ s themed dinner by the lake and under the stars . Several pricing and seating options are available . Included in the rates for this event are a champagne or cider toast , freshly prepared appetizers , dinner and dessert with iced tea or water and a commemorative gift from your visit on “ The Speakeasy Special .” Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase on the train and at the depot . This is an adult only event . ADA compliant coaches are available . This is a roundtrip excursion . To reserve tickets please visit our website at Texasstaterailroad . net and go to our booking calendar June 24 . You may also contact our reservations desk directly at 855-632-7729 . Reserve your tickets now as this event will sell out .
Farmers Market 9 a . m . to 2 p . m . Saturdays Local growers still have plant starters to share as
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