Paris & Lamar County Events

Things to Do This Weekend in Paris, Texas

November 6 – November 8, 2026

This weekend's guide covers Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8, 2026, and is compiled from the Visit Paris Texas, City of Paris, and Lamar County Chamber of Commerce event calendars.

Looking for something to do around Paris this weekend? Each week, we round up a few upcoming events happening in Paris and around Lamar County. Check back each Thursday for a fresh look at what's happening locally.

Updated Monday, November 2, 2026.

This Weekend's Spotlight

PJC Homecoming: Parade, Chili Cook-Off & Dragon Basketball

Paris Junior College closes out its 2026 Homecoming Week with a community-wide Saturday on the Paris campus, including a homecoming parade, a chili cook-off, and Dragon basketball games. The day is open to the community and wraps up a week of homecoming events across PJC campuses.

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: See event listing for details
Location: Paris Junior College Paris campus, Paris, TX
Admission: See event listing for details

View the PJC homecoming announcement

More This Weekend

Friday, November 6, 2026

First Friday Downtown Paris

Downtown Paris shops, boutiques, and restaurants stay open late for First Friday, the monthly extended-hours shopping evening along Lamar Avenue and around the Plaza. It is a relaxed way to browse local stores and start the weekend downtown.

Time: Stores open until 8:00 PM
Location: Downtown Paris, Lamar Avenue and the Plaza area, Paris, TX
Admission: See event listing for details

View the City of Paris events page

Friday, November 6, 2026

Novice Volunteer Fire Department All-You-Can-Eat Chili Supper Fundraiser

The Novice Volunteer Fire Department hosts its annual all-you-can-eat chili supper fundraiser in the Novice community of Lamar County, about 11 miles northeast of Paris. The supper supports the volunteer fire department that serves this part of the county.

Time: See event listing for details
Location: Novice Fire Station, 13834 FM 195, Paris, TX
Admission: See event listing for details

View the Chamber events calendar listing

Friday, November 6, 2026

Chisum Mustangs vs. Quitman

The Chisum Mustangs host Quitman in a home football game at Chisum High School in Paris on Friday night. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Chisum High School, Paris, TX
Admission: See event listing for details

View the season schedule

Friday, November 6, 2026

Prairiland Patriots vs. Harmony

The Prairiland Patriots host Harmony in a home football game at Prairiland High School in Pattonville on Friday night. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Prairiland High School, Pattonville, TX
Admission: See event listing for details

View the season schedule

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Paris Farmers and Artisan Market Mini Market

The Paris Farmers and Artisan Market begins its winter mini market season, with a smaller Saturday gathering of farm produce, foods, and handmade goods at Market Square in downtown Paris. The mini market runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays through the winter months.

Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: Market Square, 400 SW 1st Street, downtown Paris, TX
Admission: See event listing for details

View the official market listing

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Paris Elks Lodge Southern Gospel Music Concert

The Paris Elks Lodge hosts an evening of Southern gospel music on Saturday, listed as a community entertainment event on the local events calendar. Check the lodge or the Chamber calendar for performance details.

Time: See event listing for details
Location: Paris Elks Lodge No. 2433, 2110 36th Street NE, Paris, TX
Admission: See event listing for details

View the Chamber events calendar listing

Find More Paris & Lamar County Events

This guide is built each week from the three community calendars below. Visit them directly for the most complete and up-to-date listings of events in Paris, Texas and Lamar County.

Visit Paris Texas

The community events calendar and visitor guide for Paris, Texas.

visitparistexas.com

City of Paris

Paris Main Street and downtown events published by the City of Paris, Texas.

paristexas.gov events

Lamar County Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber's events calendar covering Paris and Lamar County.

business.paristexas.com/events

Explore More Paris & Lamar County Information

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The Paris, Texas Guide

An overview of Paris, Texas: the community, the area, and what it is like to live in Lamar County.

The Answer Book

A growing library of straight answers about buying, selling, and living in Northeast Texas.

Lamar County Market Updates

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