Paris & Lamar County Events

Things to Do This Weekend in Paris, Texas

October 16 – October 18, 2026

This weekend's guide covers Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, 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, October 12, 2026.

This Weekend's Spotlight

TEXPACC Square Dance Convention

The Texas Premier Advanced and Challenge Convention fills the Love Civic Center with three days of square dancing in four concurrent halls, with callers leading A2 through C3A programs. The convention runs Thursday through Saturday, and singles are welcome.

Date: Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, 2026 (the convention runs Thursday, October 15 through Saturday, October 17)
Time: Friday and Saturday dance sessions: 10:00 AM-noon, 2:00-4:00 PM, and 7:30-9:30 PM
Location: Love Civic Center, 2025 South Collegiate Drive, Paris, TX
Admission: Registration required: $80 full convention, $70 two-day, or $50 one-day per person (walk-in rates $85, $75, and $55)

View the official TEXPACC site

More This Weekend

Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, 2026

Late Model Nationals Featuring ACLMS at Rocket Raceway Park

The American Crate Late Model Series brings its Late Model Nationals to Rocket Raceway Park for two nights of high-banked dirt-track racing just outside Paris. The ACLMS 2026 schedule lists the event for Friday and Saturday, with gate times and admission published on the track's schedule.

Time: Gates 5:30 PM, racing 7:00 PM
Location: Rocket Raceway Park, 16369 US Hwy 82, Paris, TX 75470
Admission: Adults $25, senior/military $20, kids 6 to 12 $10, under 5 free

View the official track schedule

Friday, October 16, 2026

Prairiland Patriots at Chisum Mustangs

The Prairiland Patriots face the Chisum Mustangs in a district football game at Chisum High School in Paris on Friday night, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. It is a home game for the Mustangs and a Lamar County matchup under the Friday night lights.

Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Chisum High School, 3250 S. Church St., Paris, TX
Admission: See event listing for details

View the season schedule

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Paris Farmers and Artisan Market

A Texas Department of Agriculture certified market at Market Square, bringing together vendors selling fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, baked goods, and artisan crafts. It runs Saturday mornings through October.

Time: 8:00 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, October 17, 2026

Tricks, Treats, & Timeless Traditions at Sam Bell Maxey House

The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site hosts a come-and-go Halloween program exploring how the holiday was celebrated a century ago, with historic harvest games, Halloween crafts, and a screening of the silent film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. The evening runs from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the historic home on South Church Street.

Time: 5:00-8:00 PM
Location: Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site, 812 S. Church St., Paris, TX
Admission: See event listing for details

View the official Maxey House page

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Red River Valley Veterans Expo

Shield Down presents the first annual Red River Valley Veterans Expo at the Clarksville Country Club, a free evening of food, entertainment, and veteran resources open to veterans, their families, and the community. Texas country artist Kolby Cooper performs live at 5:00 p.m.

Time: 4:00-9:00 PM
Location: Clarksville Country Club, 690 Private Road 7010, Clarksville, TX (about 20 miles from Paris)
Admission: Free

Read the Paris News coverage

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

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