A note regarding COVID-19
Upcoming Events in Jefferson
Jefferson
East Texas Burn Run
Oct. 7-11
Downtown Jefferson
Come for bikes, bands, and beer all weekend long. Centering around historic Auntie Skinners Riverboat Club, this event has bike games, a live auction, live music, a bike show, and a raffle for a brand new 2021 motorcycle. Sponsored by the Phoenix Organization of Jefferson and Brothers Keepers Motorcycle Club, the event benefits Percy R. Johnson Burn Foundation and Camp I'm Still Me.
Sitting Up With the Dead Victorian Mourning and Funeral Customs
Oct. 14-15
Jefferson Historical Museum, 223 W. Austin St.
Explore the history, descriptions, and objects associated with mourning and funeral customs that were prevalent during the Victorian era. The presentation takes place in the Jefferson Historical Museum's "parlor," which is specially decorated for the occasion.
Taste of Jefferson
Oct. 16
Downtown Jefferson
The streets of downtown are closed off so Jefferson can showcase samples of local restaurants' favorite meals, accompanied by live music.
History, Haunts and Legends
Nov. 1
Jefferson Convention and Visitor Center, 305 E. Austin St.
This fun event is for anyone who enjoys history, mystery, the unexplained, and things that go bump in the night, with special guest speakers, vendors, tours, and night time investigations at some of Jefferson's historic, rumored haunted locations.
Christmas Express Train
Nov. 25, 26; Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24
Historic Jefferson Railway, 400 E. Austin St.
Make this a Christmas to remember aboard the Christmas Express Train. The antique narrow-gauge gas locomotive has three departures each day. Passengers enjoy vignettes along the Cypress Bayou River as they hear the story of Christmas. Night vignettes are lighted, but no lights along the tracks.
Christmas Parade and "Enchanted Forest" Tree Lighting
Nov. 26
Downtown and Lions Park
After the parade, which travels through Jefferson and ends at Lions Park, stick around for the "Enchanted Forest" tree lighting ceremony. Be inspired as 100-plus beautifully decorated christmas trees light up and ring in the holidays. Festivities also include Christmas carol singing and a visit from Santa.
Candlelight Tour of Homes
Dec. 1-3, 8-10
Various locations
Step back in time and take narrated tours of historic homes lavishly decorated for an old-fashioned Christmas, with live greenery, candlelight, and trees adorned with tinsel, ribbon, and sparkling glass balls. Docents in period costumes greet you and describe each home's origin and finery.
Gun and Knife Show
Dec. 10-11
Jefferson Visitor Center, 305 E. Austin St.
Shop for new and antique guns, knives, knife-sharpening equipment, ammunition, gun parts, archery equipment, reloading equipment and supplies, scopes, and holsters. There's a rifle giveaway, courtesy of J and N Motorsports.
Mardi Gras
Feb. 17-19
Downtown Jefferson
The Krewe of Hebe presents Jefferson's annual Mardi Gras. The festivities last an entire weekend and feature parades, live music, food, vendors, a carnival, frosty beverages, and, of course, masks and beads.
