Two people kayaking through Big Thicket National Preserve near Beaumont, TX

Insider's Guide

Southeast Texas Christmas Tree Farms

2023 Season update The smell of fresh-cut firs is teeming to be in the air this holiday season! When do you visit the Christmas tree farm? If a live Christmas tree isn’t necessarily the fit for your family’s living room this holiday season, perhaps family pictures with a beautiful outdoor setting…

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Where to See Holiday Lights in Southeast Texas

One of my family’s favorite holiday traditions is to drive around town looking at holiday lights and decorations. We put on our PJ’s, pile in the car, crank up the Christmas music and head out! But where are the *best* places to see lights in the Beaumont area and beyond? Here is a great list to get…

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20+ Ways to Give Back in Southeast Texas

After Black Friday & Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday. The holidays are a great time to start giving back to your community. While you may be decking the halls and preparing for holiday parties, there are a lot of people who need simple things like food, shelter, and gifts for their children…

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Southeast Texas Holiday Events Guide

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Beaumont, Texas! We may not get snow, but there are plenty of holiday events going on to keep you in the holiday spirit. From musicals, theatre, festivals, movie nights, craft classes and more, the Convention and Visitors Bureau has the most complete list…

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