Looking for things to do in Southeast Texas this weekend? There is still plenty happening around Beaumont, Orange, Port Arthur and Lumberton on Sunday, October 4, from a free 10,000-pumpkin giveaway and Beaumont Comic Con to museums, historic sites and rainy-day options.
We have also included the biggest Friday and Saturday events below as a recap.
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Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Library of Congress
1. Get a Free Pumpkin at Orangetober in Orange
Photo: City of Orange
Where: Riverside Pavilion, 708 Simmons Dr., Orange
When: Sunday from 10 AM; Pick of the Patch at 1 PM; Pumpkin Scramble at 1:30 PM
Price: Free admission and parking
The 6th Annual Orangetober Festival closes out Sunday with one of the biggest giveaways of the weekend: 10,000 free pumpkins.
At 1 PM, Pick of the Patch gives every child age 8 and under a pumpkin. At 1:30 PM, the Pumpkin Scramble opens the rest of the patch and all 10,000 pumpkins are given away. You can even take home the pallets and hay.
Bring chairs, but leave dogs and coolers at home. Wagons, carts and strollers are not allowed inside the Pumpkin Village during the Scramble.
2. Spend Sunday at Beaumont Comic Con
Image: Doggett Ford Park
Where: Doggett Ford Park Arena, 5115 I-10 South, Beaumont
When: Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM
The 8th Annual Beaumont Comic Con is one of the best indoor options if Sunday turns rainy.
Guests include Tony Oliver, Jessica Straus, Ben Dunn, Mark Nelson, Gangrel and Greg Peters, with vendors, games and cosplay throughout the day. The kids' cosplay contest starts at 3 PM.
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, the arena box office or at the door.
3. Browse Lumberton Trade Days
Where: Lumberton City Park, 1300 FM 421, Lumberton
When: Sunday, 11 AM to 4 PM
Price: Free admission and parking
Lumberton Trade Days brings local craft, food and information vendors to Lumberton City Park for the Chamber's twice-a-year market.
If you are heading out, keep an eye on the weather since this is an outdoor event.
4. Visit the Art Museum of Southeast Texas for Free
Photo: Art Museum of Southeast Texas
Where: 500 Main St., Beaumont
When: Sunday, noon to 5 PM
Price: Free
The Art Museum of Southeast Texas is an easy indoor Sunday stop, and admission is always free.
Current exhibitions include Samantha Harrison: Land and Light and A Legacy of Collecting, the museum's anniversary exhibition.
5. Tour the McFaddin-Ward House Museum
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Library of Congress
Where: 1906 Calder Ave., Beaumont
When: Garden tour at noon; house tour at 1 PM
Price: Free
The McFaddin-Ward House Museum offers two free Sunday tours: a garden tour at noon and a house tour at 1 PM.
The house tour is for ages 8 and up. Booking online ahead of time is recommended.
6. Step Into Beaumont's Oil Boom at Spindletop
Where: 5550 Jimmy Simmons Blvd., Beaumont
When: Sunday, 1 to 5 PM; last admission at 4 PM
Price: $5 adults · $3 seniors · $2 ages 6 to 12
Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum recreates Beaumont's 1901 oil-boom era at the site of the Lucas Gusher.
It is inexpensive and especially good if you have out-of-town visitors who want something distinctly Southeast Texas.
7. Meet the Gators at Gator Country
Photo: Gator Country
Where: 21159 FM 365, Beaumont
When: Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Gator Country Adventure Park is open Sunday with animal encounters and educational shows.
The park does not currently publish admission prices online, so call (409) 794-9453 before you go if you want current pricing.
8. Visit Sabine Pass Battleground
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Where: 6100 Dowling Rd., Port Arthur
When: Sunday, 8 AM to 5 PM
Price: $5 per vehicle
Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site is a simple low-cost stop with a bronze Dick Dowling statue and a cannon exhibit.
If the weather cooperates, it pairs well with Sea Rim State Park.
9. Walk the Beach and Marsh at Sea Rim State Park
Photo: John Perry, CC BY-SA 2.0
Where: 19335 S. Gulfway Dr., Sabine Pass
When: Daily, 6 AM to 10 PM
Price: $4 adults; ages 12 and under free
Sea Rim State Park combines nearly two miles of Gulf beach with the Gambusia Nature Trail marsh boardwalk.
Sunday's rain and wind chances make this a weather-dependent pick. East Beach also remains closed to vehicles and camping.
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Subscribe free →10. Orangetober's Saturday Festival Day
Where: Riverside Pavilion, Orange
When: Saturday from 10 AM
Saturday at Orangetober included the Rotary Club of Orange vendor market and a 3 PM pumpkin pie eating contest, along with music and the festival's other weekend activities.
11. Dean Granger Memorial 5K
Where: Riverside Pavilion, Orange
When: Saturday, 7 AM
The Dean Granger Memorial 5K, Kiddie Run and Mascot Run kicked off Saturday morning to benefit United Way of Orange County.
12. Big Pumpkin Run 5K in Port Arthur
Where: Port Arthur Seawall
When: Saturday, 7:30 AM
The Big Pumpkin Run 5K and Kids K marked 3 Bros Running Company's fifth anniversary and its first race in Port Arthur.
13. Walk to End Alzheimer's in Beaumont
Where: Event Centre Great Lawn, 700 Crockett St., Beaumont
When: Saturday, 9 AM
Beaumont's Walk to End Alzheimer's followed a three-mile downtown route after an 8:45 AM opening ceremony.
14. Shop the Beaumont Farmers Market
Where: 6525 College St., Beaumont
When: Saturday, 8 to 11 AM
Price: Free entry
The Beaumont Farmers Market opened Saturday morning with local produce, meats and baked goods, rain or shine.
15. Take a Neches River Adventure
Photo: Neches River Adventures
Where: Collier's Ferry Park, Beaumont
When: Saturday, 10 AM to noon
The Ivory Bill headed out Saturday morning for a two-hour narrated tour of the Neches River.
If you missed it, the boat returns for free rides during Big Thicket Day on the Neches on October 10.
16. Visit the Fire Festival
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Where: Fire Museum of Texas, 400 Walnut St., Beaumont
When: Saturday, 11 AM to 3 PM
Price: Free
The 2026 Fire Festival opened Fire Prevention Month with live fire and EMS demonstrations, bounce houses, crafts and a junior firefighter obstacle course.
17. Catch Beaumont Comic Con on Saturday
Where: Doggett Ford Park Arena, Beaumont
When: Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM
Comic Con also ran Saturday, with the adult cosplay contest taking place at 4 PM.
18. See the Final Day of the Texas Rice Festival
Where: Winnie-Stowell Park, Winnie
When: Saturday
The 57th Texas Rice Festival wrapped up Saturday in Winnie with its Grand Parade, carnival and a full day of live music including Wayne Toups, William Beckmann and Bag of Donuts.
Winnie is about 30 miles west of Beaumont, so this one sits just outside the core Golden Triangle area.
19. Watch Lamar Football
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Where: Provost Umphrey Stadium, Beaumont
When: Saturday, 6 PM
Lamar hosted Northwestern State for Family Weekend and Breast Cancer Awareness on Saturday night.
20. Hear Bobby Orozco at the Jefferson Theatre
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Library of Congress
Where: Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin St., Beaumont
When: Saturday, 7 PM
Price: $20 GA · $70 family four-pack
Bridge City pianist and composer Bobby Orozco performed music from Bridge City Natives with cellist Christopher Dykes while artist Ashley Berryman painted live.
21. See Gabriel Iglesias at Doggett Ford Park
Photo: dravecky, CC BY-SA 3.0
Where: Doggett Ford Park Arena, Beaumont
When: Saturday, 8 PM
Gabriel Iglesias brought The 1976 Tour, A Fluffy Celebration to Beaumont with all-new material after the show was rescheduled from April.
More Free Things to Do in Southeast Texas This Weekend
If you are trying to keep costs low, some of the best free options from this weekend included:
- Orangetober
- Lumberton Trade Days
- Art Museum of Southeast Texas
- McFaddin-Ward House Museum
- Fire Festival
- Beaumont Farmers Market
- The Art Studio's First Saturday reception
Sunday Weather in Southeast Texas
Sunday looks cooler and wetter in Beaumont. The National Weather Service forecasts a high near 82°F with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7 AM and 5 PM, along with gusts up to 20 mph.
If you are heading to Orangetober, Lumberton Trade Days, Sea Rim or Gator Country, it is worth checking the forecast before you leave. Indoor backups include Beaumont Comic Con, AMSET, McFaddin-Ward and Spindletop.
More Things to Do Around Southeast Texas
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Weekend Guide FAQs
What is there to do in Southeast Texas this weekend?
Sunday highlights include Orangetober's free pumpkin giveaway in Orange, Beaumont Comic Con at Doggett Ford Park, Lumberton Trade Days and several Beaumont museums. Friday and Saturday also included races, festivals, live music and Lamar football.
What free things to do are there in Southeast Texas this weekend?
Free options include Orangetober, Lumberton Trade Days, the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, McFaddin-Ward House Museum, the Fire Festival, Beaumont Farmers Market and The Art Studio's First Saturday reception.
What is open on Sunday in Southeast Texas?
Sunday options include Orangetober from 10 AM, Beaumont Comic Con from 10 AM to 4 PM, AMSET from noon to 5 PM, Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum from 1 to 5 PM, McFaddin-Ward tours at noon and 1 PM, Gator Country from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sea Rim State Park.
What is the weather for Southeast Texas this weekend?
Sunday, October 4 is forecast to be cooler and wetter in Beaumont, with a high near 82 and a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7 AM and 5 PM. Outdoor plans are best paired with indoor backups.