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Palestine Main Street Accredited program,supporting preservation based economic development of downtown Palestine, TX.

Soon after independent Texas joined the United States, Anderson County was established with the town of Palestine as the county seat in 1846. The original center of commerce for the town developed around the Anderson County Courthouse square with an industrial area just to the West along Wells Creek. In 1872, a new commercial area sprung up and grew rapidly about a half mile away from the courthouse, to service the needs of the new railroad. The original industrial area and courthouse square were locally referred to as "Old Town", while the new area became known as "New Town". Today, the Main Street District stretches about one mile and includes both the Old Town and New Town areas. With time, the areas have further segmented so now there are 4 "neighborhoods" in the District all with distinct vibes and specialties. Now, the Courthouse Square is mainly comprised of service businesses on the three sides, and there is original building stock with exciting potential on the East side. The current "Old Town" area refers to the original industrial zone along Wells Creek and is a center of nightlife and foodie destinations. What was the "New Town" area is now know as the Central Business District with many turn of the 19th century buildings still in use and where many of our city services, banking, and plenty of shopping and restaurants keep visitors and residents busy. The area to the West of the Central Business District is less structurally dense, has green space and parks, and it is where the Palestine Farmer's Market, Railroad Heritage Center, and Visitor Information Centers are located.

There is always something fun to do.
10/20/2026

There is always something fun to do.

Happy Monday! Here's what's going on in Palestine this week!

🎶From live music and trivia nights to train excursions, Halloween activities, and local theatre, there's plenty happening around town.

Tuesday, October 20
Trivia Night | Double Tap p | 7 PM
Open Mic | Pint and Barrel Drafthouse | 7 PM
Wednesday, October 21
Pineywoods Co****le | Double Tap | 6:30 Registration
Singo Bingo | Pint and Barrel Drafthouse | 7 PM
Thursday, October 22
Pineywoods Express Diesel | Texas State Railroad "Official" | 11 AM
Adult Dungeons and Dragons | Palestine Public Library at Redlands Annex | 4:30 PM
Live Music | Switch-Brick Oven Pizza & W**e Bar | 5:30
Open Mic Night-Pool Tournament-Karaoke | Backroads Dance Hall | sign up 6:30 PM
Magic the Gathering | Pint and Barrel Drafthouse | 7 PM
Karaoke | Double Tap | 7 PM
Friday, October 23
Teen Dungeons & Dragons | Palestine Public Library at Redlands Annex | 4:30 PM
Oktoberfest B**r Train | Texas State Railroad "Official" | 5 PM
Murder at the OK Corral | Texas Theatre - Palestine | 7:30
Karaoke | Nunas Cajun
Karaoke | VFW 8924
Saturday, October 24
Palestine Farmers Market | 9 AM
Decorate a Trick or Treat Bucket | McCoy's Building Supply | 10 AM
Tai Chi | Palestine Public Library Annex | 10 AM
Live Music | Backroads Dance Hall | 201 W Oak
Spooky Special | Texas State Railroad "Official" | 5 PM
Pirate Invasion with Live Music | Pint and Barrel Drafthouse | 3 PM
Murder at the OK Corral | Texas Theatre - Palestine | 7:30 PM
Blue Loui’e | Nunas Cajun | 7 PM
Karaoke | VFW 8924 | 8 PM
Sunday, October 25
Murder at the OK Corral | Texas Theatre - Palestine | 2 PM

Save this week's schedule and share it with someone making plans around Palestine!

🍂 Stars Hollow is calling! ☕💛Calling all Gilmore Girls fans! Celebrate.XOXO is bringing a little Stars Hollow magic to P...
10/19/2026

🍂 Stars Hollow is calling! ☕💛

Calling all Gilmore Girls fans! Celebrate.XOXO is bringing a little Stars Hollow magic to Palestine with a Gilmore Girls Night Out featuring bingo, dinner, prizes, and plenty of witty banter!

📅 Thursday, October 29
📍 The Redlands Hotel
🎟️ $35 per ticket

Grab your fellow Gilmore Girls fans and get ready for a cozy, fall-inspired night out! Message Celebrate.XOXO directly to purchase tickets. 🍂✨

Stars Hollow in Palestine! Kick off Halloween Weekend with some fun!! Join us Thursday evening! Sign up today, we have tickets available! 🧡✨

What a difference a few days can make! 👷‍♂️Progress continues on the Downtown Revitalization Project, and these side-by-...
10/13/2026

What a difference a few days can make! 👷‍♂️

Progress continues on the Downtown Revitalization Project, and these side-by-side views show just how much can change in a short time. We’re sharing a look at the work from Friday compared to today as Phase 4 continues along West Oak Street.

Thank you for your patience as construction moves forward and improvements take shape in our downtown!

🍻 October is packed with fun at Pint and Barrel Drafthouse!Check out their October calendar and mark your favorites. Ton...
10/08/2026

🍻 October is packed with fun at Pint and Barrel Drafthouse!

Check out their October calendar and mark your favorites. Tonight at 6:30 PM, join Chris Keller for a B**r Tasting — there are still a limited number of spots available!

And coming up this Saturday, October 10 at 2 PM, Oktoberfest kicks off! 🎉🍺

Be sure to check out the full calendar below for more October events at Pint & Barrel Drafthouse. ⬇️

October is a busy month. So come on down and enjoy some fun.

🍂 First Saturday is coming up in Palestine, and there's plenty happening around town!Start the day with breakfast at Dou...
10/02/2026

🍂 First Saturday is coming up in Palestine, and there's plenty happening around town!

Start the day with breakfast at Double Tap, browse the Palestine Farmers Market and Trade Days, explore our local museums, or celebrate the grand opening of The Gift Shop at Old Magnolia.

As the day goes on, stop in for pie at Oxbow, try something new at Hambone's, grab a fall b**r and play some pool at Home Grill, then stick around for live music at Pint & Barrel, the BARCtober Music Festival, or Anthony Riley at Backroads Dancehall. 🎶

Not sure where to start? Stop by the Palestine Visitor Center and pick up our Saturdays on Main flyer. Palestine Main Street puts one together each month with First Saturday events, activities, and local happenings to help visitors and locals see what's going on around Palestine.

📍 Palestine Visitor Center | 825 W. Spring St.

WEATHER UPDATE! Today’s Main Street Walk is CANCELLED due to the weather. Everyone, please stay safe and dry! But don’t ...
10/02/2026

WEATHER UPDATE!

Today’s Main Street Walk is CANCELLED due to the weather. Everyone, please stay safe and dry!

But don’t let that stop you from enjoying downtown Palestine!
We still encourage everyone to come explore Main Street this weekend and join the fun at Saturdays on Main! Check out the flyer for all the exciting activities planned!
Our next Main Street Walk will be November 6th.

It is almost festival time.
10/01/2026

It is almost festival time.

HALLOWEEN JUST GOT HOTTER!
The Hot Pepper Festival is coming October 31st with a Pop-Off event the day before.
Get ready for HOT PEPPERS, live music, delicious food, vendors, cars, co****le, and a parade full of COLOR & CREATIVITY!
Decorate your ride and JOIN THE PARADE! Bring your creativity and decorate your float, vehicle, trailer, golf cart or whatever you can dream up! We want to see COLOR, CREATIVITY & HALLOWEEN SPIRIT filling the parade route!
Friday: Co****le + music + food
Saturday: Hot Pepper Festival + Parade + Halloween fun!
Bring your crew. Bring your creativity. Bring the heat!
Let’s make this the HOTTEST Halloween in town!
https://www.palestinechamber.org/hot-pepper-festival/

A little shopping, something delicious, and time to enjoy yourself—sounds like a good Saturday to us! 🍂Join us for Satur...
09/30/2026

A little shopping, something delicious, and time to enjoy yourself—sounds like a good Saturday to us! 🍂

Join us for Saturdays on Main on October 3 and spend the day exploring Downtown Palestine at your own pace. Come for breakfast, discover a new favorite shop, or turn your afternoon outing into an evening out.

There’s construction along the way, so give yourself a little extra time to get around. Our downtown businesses are ready to welcome you!

Check out both pages of the flyer for Saturday’s happenings and more October fun, including the Hot Pepper Festival.

Share it with someone who’d enjoy a day downtown! 🌶️

Queen St. Grille Palestine Public Library Hambone's Cajun Grill Pint and Barrel Drafthouse Oxbow Bakery The Gift Shop at Old Magnolia - Palestine TX The Historic Palestine Event Center Backroads Dance Hall Anderson County, BARC The Humane Society Double Tap Home Grill Steak House Texas Theatre - Palestine Texas Jailhouse Old Town Vintage & More Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce Redlands Hotel

09/29/2026

Don’t Miss October’s Main Street Walk!

Did you miss our September walk? Take a look at these moments from our last adventure—and then make plans to join us for the October First Friday Main Street Walk!

We’ll explore Main Street, discover local businesses, uncover pieces of our community’s history, and meet the people who help make downtown Palestine special. Along the way, we’ll share ideas, learn something new, and, of course, get a few steps in!

Whether you’ve joined us before or this will be your first walk, we’d love to have you with us! Meet you at the Carnegie Palestine Public Library this Friday at 10am.

Love the wording. These look so much fun.
09/25/2026

Love the wording. These look so much fun.

NEW hats are in & we are in love !! 🤎

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100 Willow Creek Pkwy. , STE A
Palestine, TX
75801

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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