The REEL East Texas Film Festival is Nov. 8 to 10 at the Texan Theater, 201 S. Kilgore St., in Kilgore. (Kilgore News Herald File Photo)

From staff reports

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas.

Eighth annual REEL East Texas Film Festival, Nov. 8-10, Texas Theater and Texas Broadcast Museum, Kilgore. Screenings of short- and feature-length films, live reading plus panel discussions, workshops, networking events and more. Schedule and ticket information: facebook.com/reeleasttexas/ .

Eighth annual Long Con tabletop gaming convention, Nov. 8-10, Holiday Inn Longview — North, 300 Tuttle Circle, Longview. Gaming, vendors and more. Various gaming time slots available all three days. Schedule and pass information: tinyurl.com/4a8mnawk .

Martin House Children’s Advocacy Center’s Child Safety Day, 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 9, The ROC at First Baptist Church of Longview, 212 E. South St. Safety presentations, giveaways, activities and more. Cost: Free.

Texas Roadhouse Car Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 9, 320 E. Loop 281, Longview. Raffles, door prizes and toy drive to support Martin House Children’s Advocacy Center. Raffle tickets will be sold at event for chance to win a replica 1965 Shelby Cobra. Admission: Free.

Duck. Duck. Moose! Live improv comedy, 7 p.m., Nov. 9, Community Connections Auditorium, 501 Pine Tree Road, Longview. Tickets: theatrelongview.com .

Country artist Sara Evans in concert, 7 p.m., Nov. 9, Belcher Center at LeTourneau University in Longview. Tickets: belchercenter.com/live/2024-sara-evans.html .

Lego @ The Library, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 9, Longview Public Library, 222 W. Cotton St., Longview. Free-for-all Lego build. Attendees invited to “create something original and different based on the theme” and to “try to stay away from pre-made models.” Library staff will judge the submissions and choose a champion from three age brackets: 1 to 5, 6 to 8 and 9 to 12. DUPLO and safety blocks are available for younger children. Information: (903) 237-1345.

Vintage Market Days of East Texas 2024 holiday event, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 8, The Oil Palace, 10408 Texas 64 East, Tyler. Vendors will showcase vintage goods, antiques, original art, clothing, jewelry, handmade items, home décor, outdoor furnishings, food, seasonal plantings and more. Tickets: tinyurl.com/y3yv2vkt .

Mistletoe & Magic, noon to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9, W.T. Brookshire Conference Center, 2000 W Front St., Tyler. More than 65 specialty boutiques and merchants will showcase antiques, artwork, gourmet foods, jewelry, seasonal decorations, housewares, adult and children’s clothing, gifts and more. Tickets: tinyurl.com/59adpfmz .

“And Then They Came for Me,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Tyler Civic Theatre, 400 Rose Park Drive, Tyler. This multimedia play combines videotaped interviews with Holocaust survivors Ed Silverberg and Eva Schloss with live actors recreating scenes from their lives during World War II. Tickets: tinyurl.com/28emdysd .

Team Hope 5K, 8 a.m., Nov. 9, Rose Rudman Park, 450 Shiloh Road, Tyler. Check-in 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 8, Grace Community Church Office, 3105 University Blvd., Tyler, and 7 a.m. Nov. 9 at Rose Rudman Park. Event raises awareness and funds for Huntington’s Disease Society of America. Registration and other information: tinyurl.com/5fh6nmeh .

Tyler Type One Run for One, 8:30 a.m., Nov. 9, Faulkner Park, 410 W Cumberland, Tyler. Early packet pickup, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 8, Whataburger, 6849 S. Broadway Ave, Tyler. Same-day packet pickup, 8 to 9 a.m., Nov. 9, Faulkner Park. All proceeds from the event go to community members with Type 1 diabetes through Tyler Type One monthly support groups, education classes and local events. Registration and other information: tinyurl.com/46p8nybk .