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	April 2026
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			1 Open Mic Night at Zen Kitchen Open Mic Night at Zen Kitchen April 1, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zen Kitchen BakeHouse & Craft Beverage Company, 117 S Rusk St, Kilgore, TX 75662, USA First Wednesday Open Mic Night at Zen Kitchen! We are so excited to present and host this monthly event showcasing our amazing local talent! Do you sing? Dance? Write? Recite? Tell jokes? Play the Water Glasses? We want to see you strut your stuff! Join us for great food and drinks from Zen Kitchen, awesome entertainment from folks right here in our community, and support from your peers in a relaxed environment open to everyone. Emcee Melissa will be there to make announcements (and bad jokes). All ages welcome. You don't have to perform to attend but come ready to cheer on those who do, and enjoy an evening of fun! See more details •	2 Mahj on Tap at Zen Kitchen Mahj on Tap at Zen Kitchen April 2, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Zen Kitchen BakeHouse & Craft Beverage Company, 117 S Rusk St, Kilgore, TX 75662, USA $30 pre-registers only Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIf2rFRZNYW4nl1jIn_1ldMke-thjlHGis7U0O0yGgbN6GzQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ3w8ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFORUZjQTlaM3ZkRXlYSDlqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHosmdfGs7-tACNRE8KVsTkDVmUSxIbVSRF3IjNrKYQoaTTEIQDzwRmn1Dznw_aem_522VTNYRCNkLxxxEK5GWdA See more details •	3 Rangerette Revels Rangerette Revels April 3, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Revels is the Rangerettes annual spring show and the culmination of their performing season. The show follows a theme and includes a wide variety of dance genres, including the Rangerettes signature “high kick” production for the finale. Revels is the hottest ticket in town and usually takes place before sold out crowds in Dodson auditorium on the Kilgore College campus. https://www.rangerette.com/events/revels See more details •	4 Avalon Faire Avalon Faire April 4, 2026 Avalon Faire - a Medieval Adventure A day of wondrous whimsy awaits you! Pass through the gates of Avalon and be transported to the time of King Arthur, Lady Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table! Escape from the bustle of modern life and spend a day (or a weekend) in our magical realm amidst marvels and merriment and music that make your spirit soar. Be dazzled by our knights in shining armor jousting astride their magnificent steeds, browse handcrafted wares of merchants and artisans, sample delectable food and drink, and enjoy fun and games for the whole family. Join us and have the time of your life! Get your Avalon Faire Tickets here! See more details Yoga on the Rocks with The Bliss House Yoga on the Rocks with The Bliss House April 4, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Zen Kitchen BakeHouse & Craft Beverage Company, 117 S Rusk St, Kilgore, TX 75662, USA $15 walk ins https://www.facebook.com/share/1Nf5ZfKoyJ/ See more details Rangerette Revels Rangerette Revels April 4, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Revels is the Rangerettes annual spring show and the culmination of their performing season. The show follows a theme and includes a wide variety of dance genres, including the Rangerettes signature “high kick” production for the finale. Revels is the hottest ticket in town and usually takes place before sold out crowds in Dodson auditorium on the Kilgore College campus. https://www.rangerette.com/events/revels See more details • • •
5	6	7	8 Rangerette Revels Rangerette Revels April 8, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Revels is the Rangerettes annual spring show and the culmination of their performing season. The show follows a theme and includes a wide variety of dance genres, including the Rangerettes signature “high kick” production for the finale. Revels is the hottest ticket in town and usually takes place before sold out crowds in Dodson auditorium on the Kilgore College campus. https://www.rangerette.com/events/revels See more details •	9 Rangerette Revels Rangerette Revels April 9, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Revels is the Rangerettes annual spring show and the culmination of their performing season. The show follows a theme and includes a wide variety of dance genres, including the Rangerettes signature “high kick” production for the finale. Revels is the hottest ticket in town and usually takes place before sold out crowds in Dodson auditorium on the Kilgore College campus. https://www.rangerette.com/events/revels See more details •	10 Rangerette Revels Rangerette Revels April 10, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Revels is the Rangerettes annual spring show and the culmination of their performing season. The show follows a theme and includes a wide variety of dance genres, including the Rangerettes signature “high kick” production for the finale. Revels is the hottest ticket in town and usually takes place before sold out crowds in Dodson auditorium on the Kilgore College campus. https://www.rangerette.com/events/revels See more details •	11 Avalon Faire Avalon Faire April 11, 2026 Avalon Faire - a Medieval Adventure A day of wondrous whimsy awaits you! Pass through the gates of Avalon and be transported to the time of King Arthur, Lady Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table! Escape from the bustle of modern life and spend a day (or a weekend) in our magical realm amidst marvels and merriment and music that make your spirit soar. Be dazzled by our knights in shining armor jousting astride their magnificent steeds, browse handcrafted wares of merchants and artisans, sample delectable food and drink, and enjoy fun and games for the whole family. Join us and have the time of your life! Get your Avalon Faire Tickets here! See more details Kilgore FFA- Community Yard Sale Kilgore FFA- Community Yard Sale April 11, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 225 Wilshire Rd, Kilgore, TX 75662, USA Come shop other people’s treasures and enjoy concessions all while supporting our Kilgore FFA Chapter kiddos! Interested in selling your own treasures? Give us a call for more info! Have gently used treasures you need to get rid of but don’t want to fool with your own yard sale? Call us for donation delivery info! For more info: call/text 903-987-6608 or email kilgoreffabooster@gmail.com See more details Called2Create Sewing Class Called2Create Sewing Class April 11, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Zen Kitchen BakeHouse & Craft Beverage Company, 117 S Rusk St, Kilgore, TX 75662, USA $5 per class See more details Called2Create Squeegee Painting Called2Create Squeegee Painting April 11, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Zen Kitchen BakeHouse & Craft Beverage Company, 117 S Rusk St, Kilgore, TX 75662, USA $5 per class See more details Kilgore Mercantile & Music: Second Saturday Bluegrass/Country/Gospel Jam Kilgore Mercantile & Music: Second Saturday Bluegrass/Country/Gospel Jam April 11, 2026 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm Kilgore Mercantile & Music, 105 N Kilgore St, Kilgore, TX 75662, USA Bluegrass, Swing, Classic Country, & Gospel jam. Come and listen or take a turn in the picking circle. Everyone is welcome. https://kilgoremercantile.com/home See more details Rangerette Revels Rangerette Revels April 11, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Revels is the Rangerettes annual spring show and the culmination of their performing season. The show follows a theme and includes a wide variety of dance genres, including the Rangerettes signature “high kick” production for the finale. Revels is the hottest ticket in town and usually takes place before sold out crowds in Dodson auditorium on the Kilgore College campus. https://www.rangerette.com/events/revels See more details • • • • • •
12	13	14 Botanical Beats- A Ceremonial Sound Experience Botanical Beats- A Ceremonial Sound Experience April 14, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Euphoria Botanical LLC & Euphoria Skate Shop, 222 E Main St, Kilgore, TX 75662, USA A Ceremonial Sound Experience by Echo 🗓️ 2nd Tuesdays at 7 PM 📍 Euphoria Botanicals, Kilgore, TX 💸 Free to Attend • $10 Suggested Donation We begin with Guided Meditation & Breathwork, transitioning into communal rhythm. Botanical Beats is a rhythmic, community-based sound journey blending tribal percussion, ambient tones, and natural textures to create a grounding and meditative atmosphere. It’s a drum circle experience — instruments available, guests are warmly encouraged to bring their own to join in the collective rhythm. Guests are invited to slow down, breathe, and connect through sound, movement, and shared energy. Sip a heart-opening Blue Lotus Tea blend crafted to calm the mind and uplift the spirit while enjoying an earthy, psychedelic ambiance filled with color and community. See more details •	15	16	17 Civic garden club photo Civic garden club photo April 17, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Maness Furniture Co, 200 E Main St, Kilgore, TX 75662, USA See more details •	18 Avalon Faire Avalon Faire April 18, 2026 Avalon Faire - a Medieval Adventure A day of wondrous whimsy awaits you! Pass through the gates of Avalon and be transported to the time of King Arthur, Lady Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table! Escape from the bustle of modern life and spend a day (or a weekend) in our magical realm amidst marvels and merriment and music that make your spirit soar. Be dazzled by our knights in shining armor jousting astride their magnificent steeds, browse handcrafted wares of merchants and artisans, sample delectable food and drink, and enjoy fun and games for the whole family. Join us and have the time of your life! Get your Avalon Faire Tickets here! See more details •
19	20	21	22	23 Current Trivia at Zen Kitchen Current Trivia at Zen Kitchen April 23, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Zen Kitchen BakeHouse & Craft Beverage Company, 117 S Rusk St, Kilgore, TX 75662, USA Free Trivia Triv-AI: The robots are coming! See more details •	24	25 Avalon Faire Avalon Faire April 25, 2026 Avalon Faire - a Medieval Adventure A day of wondrous whimsy awaits you! Pass through the gates of Avalon and be transported to the time of King Arthur, Lady Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table! Escape from the bustle of modern life and spend a day (or a weekend) in our magical realm amidst marvels and merriment and music that make your spirit soar. Be dazzled by our knights in shining armor jousting astride their magnificent steeds, browse handcrafted wares of merchants and artisans, sample delectable food and drink, and enjoy fun and games for the whole family. Join us and have the time of your life! Get your Avalon Faire Tickets here! See more details 3rd Annual Kiglore College Fueling Fitness 5k, Fun Run, & Dino Dash 3rd Annual Kiglore College Fueling Fitness 5k, Fun Run, & Dino Dash April 25, 2026 7:15 am - 11:15 am Kilgore College East Texas Oil Museum, 1301 S Henderson Blvd, Kilgore, TX 75662, USA Lace up your running shoes and join us for the Kilgore College Fueling Fitness 5K, 1-Mile Fun Run, & Dino Dash - a dynamic event bringing together fitness enthusiasts and community supporters alike! Proceeds from this exciting race directly benefit the East Texas Oil Museum, preserving and celebrating the rich history of the Texas oil boom. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or enjoying a leisurely walk, there's a distance for everyone. With a scenic route through Kilgore and activities for all ages, this event is a fantastic way to support a great cause while staying active. Let's fuel fitness and history together! 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘒𝘪𝘭𝘨𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘪𝘛𝘙𝘐365, 𝘓𝘓𝘊. https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Kilgore/KilgoreCollegeFuelingFitness?fbclid=IwY2xjawQuX_xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5VUp3SVFnd0lmc0k1QWpYc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhlnh7ggKqrl_Fmmiu80e4vKIPwhNjPxw89TKRZPndfo-Apa66uY1OwQwIny_aem_ksip1N7C3fIQgfzLP_h2yA See more details Kilgore Cruise Night Kilgore Cruise Night April 25, 2026 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Kilgore Cruise Night is hosted by the Lone Star Lug Nuts Car Club of East Texas Join us for Kilgore Cruise Night every last Saturday of the month in Historic Downtown Kilgore! This classic car meet-up brings together car enthusiasts from all over East Texas. Hours: • Summer (Daylight Saving Time): 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Standard Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Bring your ride or just come to admire the classics — all are welcome! See more details • • •
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