Railroad Heritage Center

Include the Railroad Heritage Center to your visit to Palestine. A 37' x 17" scale model railroad, the masterpiece of the late Paul A. Domis of Dallas, on which several trains can run at once. An expanding exhibit related to the railroads of Anderson and Cherokee C......More

Include the Railroad Heritage Center to your visit to Palestine. A 37' x 17" scale model railroad, the masterpiece of the late Paul A. Domis of Dallas, on which several trains can run at once. An expanding exhibit related to the railroads of Anderson and Cherokee Counties of Texas; the importance of Palestine as a hub handling traffic to Houston, the Midwest and Mexico. The engineering importance of Texas & Pacific steam locomotive, No. 610, in the care of the Texas State Railroad at their Palestine depot. Enjoy several other railroad-related exhibits and fun sights and opportunities for all ages.

808 W. Oak St. Palestine, TX

LC Rocks Hambone's Cajun Grill in Palestine, TX!

Enjoy live music and classic Cajun cuisine with the best flavor in town! Outdoor stage with food and drink specials. We'll be playing all your favorite 80s rock hits & more! 

Hambone's Cajun Grill- 215 E Crawford St

Railroad Heritage Center

Include the Railroad Heritage Center to your visit to Palestine. A 37' x 17" scale model railroad, the masterpiece of the late Paul A. Domis of Dallas, on which several trains can run at once. An expanding exhibit related to the railroads of Anderson and Cherokee C......More

Include the Railroad Heritage Center to your visit to Palestine. A 37' x 17" scale model railroad, the masterpiece of the late Paul A. Domis of Dallas, on which several trains can run at once. An expanding exhibit related to the railroads of Anderson and Cherokee Counties of Texas; the importance of Palestine as a hub handling traffic to Houston, the Midwest and Mexico. The engineering importance of Texas & Pacific steam locomotive, No. 610, in the care of the Texas State Railroad at their Palestine depot. Enjoy several other railroad-related exhibits and fun sights and opportunities for all ages.

808 W. Oak St. Palestine, TX

Saturday Morning Mini

Start your Saturday morning with some disc golf! Alternating Singles/Doubles

Greens Park- Palestine, TX

Curious Museum

The Curious Museum is a hands-on museum that integrates science and art to promote creative thinking for all ages. Curious is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

1301 S. Royall St.

84 East VFD Annual Fish Fry

Our Annual Fish Fry is on the schedule! We would love to see everyone come and enjoy some amazing catfish and support our department.  Thanks for supporting 84 East VFD!!! Hope to see you there!

637 AN County Road 385, Palestine TX

A Prom Night through the Decades

The Texas State Railroad proudly presents "A Prom Night through the Decades" excursion train. Did you get to go to your High School Prom? Well, if not, or even if you did, we are giving you a chance to relive that special night with a twist! Our adventure begins at the ......More

The Texas State Railroad proudly presents "A Prom Night through the Decades" excursion train. Did you get to go to your High School Prom? Well, if not, or even if you did, we are giving you a chance to relive that special night with a twist! Our adventure begins at the Palestine, Tx Rail depot, where we will promptly board the train at 5pm. We will traverse the tracks to our Rusk, TX Rail Depot whilst enjoying freshly made appetizers and a complimentary champagne / cider toast. We will disembark at our Rusk Depot and enjoy a DJ playing a variety of music from the last 8 decades. We will have a dance floor so you can dance the night away with your sweetheart, group of friends, or even by yourself all in a beautiful setting by the lake.  We encourage you to dress in your best! Come in modern attire or even better yet, dress in the style of the decade you went to your prom.  We will be selecting a Prince and Princess from each coach and as the night carries on we will crown the Prom King and Queen of "A Prom through the Decades" first ever excursion train.   

Texas State Railroad- 789 Park Rd. Palestine, TX

Railroad Heritage Center

Include the Railroad Heritage Center to your visit to Palestine. A 37' x 17" scale model railroad, the masterpiece of the late Paul A. Domis of Dallas, on which several trains can run at once. An expanding exhibit related to the railroads of Anderson and Cherokee C......More

Include the Railroad Heritage Center to your visit to Palestine. A 37' x 17" scale model railroad, the masterpiece of the late Paul A. Domis of Dallas, on which several trains can run at once. An expanding exhibit related to the railroads of Anderson and Cherokee Counties of Texas; the importance of Palestine as a hub handling traffic to Houston, the Midwest and Mexico. The engineering importance of Texas & Pacific steam locomotive, No. 610, in the care of the Texas State Railroad at their Palestine depot. Enjoy several other railroad-related exhibits and fun sights and opportunities for all ages.

808 W. Oak St. Palestine, TX

Railroad Heritage Center

Include the Railroad Heritage Center to your visit to Palestine. A 37' x 17" scale model railroad, the masterpiece of the late Paul A. Domis of Dallas, on which several trains can run at once. An expanding exhibit related to the railroads of Anderson and Cherokee C......More

Include the Railroad Heritage Center to your visit to Palestine. A 37' x 17" scale model railroad, the masterpiece of the late Paul A. Domis of Dallas, on which several trains can run at once. An expanding exhibit related to the railroads of Anderson and Cherokee Counties of Texas; the importance of Palestine as a hub handling traffic to Houston, the Midwest and Mexico. The engineering importance of Texas & Pacific steam locomotive, No. 610, in the care of the Texas State Railroad at their Palestine depot. Enjoy several other railroad-related exhibits and fun sights and opportunities for all ages.

808 W. Oak St. Palestine, TX

Stitched With Love

Want to brush up on your crocheting and knitting skills? Learn the basics as the library. All skill levels welcome.  Bring your own hook and year, we'll have some extra hooks and yarn available. 

Palestine Public Library-Redlands Annex- 315 W. Oak St.

Ribbon Cutting- Shop Palestine First

Shop Palestine First has joined the Chamber! Let's cut the ribbon and celebrate! 

1118 Link St. Palestine, TX

Railroad Heritage Center

Include the Railroad Heritage Center to your visit to Palestine. A 37' x 17" scale model railroad, the masterpiece of the late Paul A. Domis of Dallas, on which several trains can run at once. An expanding exhibit related to the railroads of Anderson and Cherokee C......More

Include the Railroad Heritage Center to your visit to Palestine. A 37' x 17" scale model railroad, the masterpiece of the late Paul A. Domis of Dallas, on which several trains can run at once. An expanding exhibit related to the railroads of Anderson and Cherokee Counties of Texas; the importance of Palestine as a hub handling traffic to Houston, the Midwest and Mexico. The engineering importance of Texas & Pacific steam locomotive, No. 610, in the care of the Texas State Railroad at their Palestine depot. Enjoy several other railroad-related exhibits and fun sights and opportunities for all ages.

808 W. Oak St. Palestine, TX

Railroad Heritage Center

Include the Railroad Heritage Center to your visit to Palestine. A 37' x 17" scale model railroad, the masterpiece of the late Paul A. Domis of Dallas, on which several trains can run at once. An expanding exhibit related to the railroads of Anderson and Cherokee C......More

Include the Railroad Heritage Center to your visit to Palestine. A 37' x 17" scale model railroad, the masterpiece of the late Paul A. Domis of Dallas, on which several trains can run at once. An expanding exhibit related to the railroads of Anderson and Cherokee Counties of Texas; the importance of Palestine as a hub handling traffic to Houston, the Midwest and Mexico. The engineering importance of Texas & Pacific steam locomotive, No. 610, in the care of the Texas State Railroad at their Palestine depot. Enjoy several other railroad-related exhibits and fun sights and opportunities for all ages.

808 W. Oak St. Palestine, TX

Business Ready Set Go! Seminar

Join us for 2 sessions as we discuss start-up and business financing. We will cover steps to organize a small business, discuss what types of financing are available to small businesses, and what lenders look for as they review a loan application.  Please RSVP for th......More

Join us for 2 sessions as we discuss start-up and business financing. We will cover steps to organize a small business, discuss what types of financing are available to small businesses, and what lenders look for as they review a loan application.  Please RSVP for the event for us to plan seating and lunch. Palestine EDC will sponsor lunch for all attendees. Link for registration: Business Ready, Set, GO! Starting & Funding Small Business Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite Trinity Valley SBDC is a field center of the North Texas SBDC and is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration and trinity Valley Community College. Advising services are offered by TVCC SBDC without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, or disability. Special provisions will be made for limited English-speaking individuals and those with disabilities. 

Trinity Valley Community College- Palestine Campus- 2970 N. State Hwy 19 Palestine, TX

Ribbon Cutting- Total Exterior Clean

Total Exterior Clean has joined the Chamber, let's celebrate and cut the ribbon! 

Palestine Chamber of Commerce- 401 W. Main St

Railroad Heritage Center

Include the Railroad Heritage Center to your visit to Palestine. A 37' x 17" scale model railroad, the masterpiece of the late Paul A. Domis of Dallas, on which several trains can run at once. An expanding exhibit related to the railroads of Anderson and Cherokee C......More

Include the Railroad Heritage Center to your visit to Palestine. A 37' x 17" scale model railroad, the masterpiece of the late Paul A. Domis of Dallas, on which several trains can run at once. An expanding exhibit related to the railroads of Anderson and Cherokee Counties of Texas; the importance of Palestine as a hub handling traffic to Houston, the Midwest and Mexico. The engineering importance of Texas & Pacific steam locomotive, No. 610, in the care of the Texas State Railroad at their Palestine depot. Enjoy several other railroad-related exhibits and fun sights and opportunities for all ages.

808 W. Oak St. Palestine, TX

Saturdays on Main

Saturdays on Main is a family friendly event held on the first Saturday of each month to feature all the fun things to see and do in the 44 blocks of the Palestine Main Street District in downtown Palestine, Texas. We invite you to come see the new businesses that h......More

Saturdays on Main is a family friendly event held on the first Saturday of each month to feature all the fun things to see and do in the 44 blocks of the Palestine Main Street District in downtown Palestine, Texas. We invite you to come see the new businesses that have recently opened in historic downtown. Enjoy the exquisite model train display at the Railroad Heritage Center. Check out the seasonal Palestine Farmers Market. Spend some time browsing your favorite crafts, antique, and vintage shops. Visit with East Texas artists hosted throughout downtown on the ArtWalk. Sign up for unique classes as well. Be sure to take advantage of special event sales offered by many of our downtown retailers! When you get hungry take a break in the downtown coffee shops, restaurants, and bakeries. We have so much to choose from, you are sure to find something perfect! Our downtown restaurants offer casual fine dining, steakhouse bar & grill, fantastic pub style food with outdoor patio seating, authentic Mexican dishes, sandwiches and salads, Italian as well as Cajun delicacies. There are also plenty of sweet treats - from candy and cookies to ice cream, snow cones, pies, and cupcakes. Check local schedules for live music, community theater plays, and other fun activities. Finish the day admiring the historic building architecture, and you just might get to see some of our downtown bats!

Downtown Palestine

Family Fun Day

The Friends of the Neches River National wildlife Refuge and the US Fish and Wildlife Service invite you to join us for a FREE family Fun Day at the Refuge.  - Tractor-Trailer Ride - Planting a Pollinator Garden - "Swamp Creatures" - Guided Hike to the River - Bird......More

The Friends of the Neches River National wildlife Refuge and the US Fish and Wildlife Service invite you to join us for a FREE family Fun Day at the Refuge.  - Tractor-Trailer Ride - Planting a Pollinator Garden - "Swamp Creatures" - Guided Hike to the River - Bird Photography -Wildlife Photography

Neches River National Wildlife Refuge On Highway 79 between Palestine and Jacksonville

Railroad Heritage Center

Include the Railroad Heritage Center to your visit to Palestine. A 37' x 17" scale model railroad, the masterpiece of the late Paul A. Domis of Dallas, on which several trains can run at once. An expanding exhibit related to the railroads of Anderson and Cherokee C......More

Include the Railroad Heritage Center to your visit to Palestine. A 37' x 17" scale model railroad, the masterpiece of the late Paul A. Domis of Dallas, on which several trains can run at once. An expanding exhibit related to the railroads of Anderson and Cherokee Counties of Texas; the importance of Palestine as a hub handling traffic to Houston, the Midwest and Mexico. The engineering importance of Texas & Pacific steam locomotive, No. 610, in the care of the Texas State Railroad at their Palestine depot. Enjoy several other railroad-related exhibits and fun sights and opportunities for all ages.

808 W. Oak St. Palestine, TX

Saturday Morning Mini

Start your Saturday morning with some disc golf! Alternating Singles/Doubles

Greens Park- Palestine, TX

Mother's Day Petals & Paint

Join us to create a handprint flower pot & flower of your choice to make the perfect Mother's Day gift. All ages welcome!

Bralys Ace Hardware- 420 W Palestine Ave, Palestine TX

Palestine Horsey Derby at the Farmers Market

Palestine Main Street and the Palestine Farmers Market invite the community to bring the kids, for the 2nd Annual Palestine Horsey Derby, a children's stick horse race for fun and prized in celebration of Kentucky Derby Day!  *Derby hats and attire encouraged by not re......More

Palestine Main Street and the Palestine Farmers Market invite the community to bring the kids, for the 2nd Annual Palestine Horsey Derby, a children's stick horse race for fun and prized in celebration of Kentucky Derby Day!  *Derby hats and attire encouraged by not required* Thoroughbred Stick Horses will be furnished for the races, courtesy of Palestine Main Street, or you are welcome to bring your own. Spectators of all ages are Welcome!

Palestine Farmers Market- 813 W Spring St. Race will be held under the shade trees behind the Pavillion.

Railroad Heritage Center

Include the Railroad Heritage Center to your visit to Palestine. A 37' x 17" scale model railroad, the masterpiece of the late Paul A. Domis of Dallas, on which several trains can run at once. An expanding exhibit related to the railroads of Anderson and Cherokee C......More

Include the Railroad Heritage Center to your visit to Palestine. A 37' x 17" scale model railroad, the masterpiece of the late Paul A. Domis of Dallas, on which several trains can run at once. An expanding exhibit related to the railroads of Anderson and Cherokee Counties of Texas; the importance of Palestine as a hub handling traffic to Houston, the Midwest and Mexico. The engineering importance of Texas & Pacific steam locomotive, No. 610, in the care of the Texas State Railroad at their Palestine depot. Enjoy several other railroad-related exhibits and fun sights and opportunities for all ages.

808 W. Oak St. Palestine, TX