Family events in Gregg County, TX

Enjoy a holiday photography session where children spend time with Santa while professional portraits capture smiles, laughter, and Christmas memories. Each session includes 30 minutes with Santa, one 8×8 portrait on a beveled mount, and the chance to choose a favorite portrait afterward. Additional portrait collections are available for purchase. On Saturday, children can also take part in a Christmas cookie activity. Reservations are required.

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The Kilgore Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the grand opening of Chick-fil-A Kilgore’s new playground with a ribbon cutting. Families can enjoy a meal and celebrate the addition of a new space for play. Children 12 and under can eat free with dine-in service at Chick-fil-A Kilgore.

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Poppa and Me Photography offers family mini photo sessions at Good Steward Holistics & Refillery. Each session costs $50 and can help you create a photo for holiday cards or a framed gift. For details, call Good Steward at 903-653-1426.

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Children ages 5 to 18 can turn crafts or newly learned skills into a small business and discover what it means to be an entrepreneur. Sign-ups are free. This is also an opportunity for independent-minded kids to shop for Christmas gifts.

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This community fall festival celebrates teachers, first responders, supporting staff, and the Gladewater community. Teachers can take part in a raffle featuring a two-person cruise, two Dallas Cowboys football tickets, and $2,500 in cash. Festivities include music from DJ Judd, KornPop the Clown, face painting, a bounce house, hot dogs, ice cream, community bingo, and additional fun and prizes.

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Capture the Christmas season with a 15-minute mini photo session featuring unlimited photos. Sessions cost $100, with payment required at booking to reserve a spot at the farm. At least two bookings are needed per hour. Saturday sessions in December may also be discussed.

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Pathways Youth & Family Services offers a classroom-style training for new and in-process Texas kinship families in Region 4 who are seeking verification and/or adoption. Participants can complete most of their training in one day, with staff guidance through the process of becoming a verified kinship home. CPR and First Aid training are provided, and lunch is included. Childcare is not available, and seating is limited.

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Connect with local organizations and learn about programs, services, and opportunities available to families and children in Longview.

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Enjoy a drive-through hot air balloon glow featuring balloons lit up against the night sky. The event benefits the Longview Thanksgiving Food Drive and Longview Elf Coalition partner organizations. Admission is free, and donations of canned goods, unwrapped toys, or money are encouraged. Food donations support the Thanksgiving food boxes provided to more than 1,000 families each year, while toy donations benefit organizations including Salvation Army, Newgate Mission / Haverty's Christmas Bag, Toys for Tots, Longview Police Blue Santa, Pine Tree ISD, and Buckner Family Hope Center.

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