Jefferson Texas offers a variety of great activities for locals and visitors. Check out “our” list of ideas including information on a variety of restaurants, tours, museums and other great activities. From karaoke and live bands to carriage rides, boat rides, and train rides. Jefferson is a great place to be this weekend.
Jefferson’s Old Fashioned Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 14th: Line-up – 1:00pm; Parade Begins: 2:00pm
Contact/Location:
Parade route begins at Lion’s Park, travels to Market St., then to Austin St., on to Walnut St., up Lafayette St., to Vale St., and back up Henderson St. to Lion’s Park.
For more information or questions contact: Marion County Chamber of Commerce (903) 665-2762 or www.jefferson-texas.com
Texas Tumbleweed Christmas Cowboy Gathering
*Produced by: East Texas Performing Arts*
Saturday, December 14 @ 5:00pm & 8:00pm
Featuring: Derek Anderson Duncan, The Texas Tumbleweed with Miss Teona Hall, The Bear Creek Boys, Sarah Griffin & Shane Mathews, Cowboy Poetry, Swingin’ Country Music, Heart Touching Gospel Music, Blue Grass Pickin’ & singin’, All with a Christmas Theme
Tickets:
Call (925) 497-3915 or purchase online @ www.ETXPA.org
Location & Contact:
Jefferson Transportation Center 305 W. Austin St. Contact: (903) 665-3733
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
A Live Radio Play performed by: “The Excelsior Theater Players”
Christmas Candle Light Performances
- Friday, December 13th @ 7:30pm
- Saturday, December 14th @ 1:00pm & 7:30pm
Pricing:
- Reserved Seating: Rows A-D $15.00; Rows E-F $8.00
Location & Contact:
Jefferson Playhouse – Corner of Market & Henderson
PHONE: (903) 665-2513 or purchase online @ www.theexcelsiorhouse.com
31st Annual Candelight Tour of Homes
Presented by: Historic Jefferson Foundation
Events:
- Keasler-Blair Haus, Kennedy Manor, The Rock Cottage, Baby Boomer Retro House
- Thursday, December 12th – 3:00pm – 7:00pm
- Friday, December 13th – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
- Saturday, December 14th – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Pricing:
Adults: $20.00; Children under 10: $2.00
Location & Contact:
Candlelight Headquarters: Murphy Building, 116 W. Austin St (903) 665-7064 www.historicjeffersonfoundation.com
Headquarter Hours/Days: Thursday 1:00pm – 6:00pm; Friday & Saturday 1:00pm – 7:30pm
Christmas Candelight Concerts
First United Methodist Church: (3 – 7) Performances each day
- Thursday & Friday: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
- Saturday: 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Location & Contact:
Concert Performance Location: 305 Henderson St., Jefferson, Texas 75657 (903) 665-7064
Ask for a schedule when you purchase your Candlelight Tour Home tickets or pick-up a schedule @ Marion County Chamber of Commerce, 101 N. Polk St.
Historic Jefferson Railway
“Rail Of Lights Christmas Train”
Open Thursday – Sunday December 05, 2013 – December 22, 2013
Thursday @ 7:00pm; Friday @ 7:00pm, & 8:00pm; Saturday @ 7:00pm, 8:00pm, & 9:00pm; Sunday @ 6:00pm
Pricing:
First Class Enclosed Car: $18.00 plus applicable sales tax
Open Air Coach Car: $15.00 plus applicable sales tax
Lap Children ride free
Location:
Jefferson Depot, 400 E. Austin, St., Jefferson, Texas 75657
Contact:
(866) 398-2038 or www.jeffersonrailway.com
DIAMOND “B” FRANCHISE
Restaurant Hours
Wednesday & Thursday 11:00am- 9:00pm; Friday – Sunday 11:00am – 2:00 am
Events
- Thursday December 12: “Karaoke” from 6:00pm – 10:00pm
- Friday, December 13: “Lady Chazz & The Tramps” 9:00pm – 1:00am ($5.00 Cover)
- Saturday, December 14: “Teazur” 9:00pm – 1:00am ($5.00 Cover)
Location & Contact
124 E. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-9200 Web www.diamondbfranchise.com
Memories & More
New Restaurant Hours:
Monday – Tuesday 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Thursday – Saturday 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Closed: Wednesday & Sunday
Dinner Specials Friday & Saturday night
- Monday – Thursday: “Dinner Music” 5:00pm – 9:00pm
- Friday, December 13: “TBA”
- Saturday, December 14: “Closed for Private Party” 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location & Contact
121 W. Austin St.; (903) 665-8203 or (903) 748-6616 www.memoriesandmorerestaurant.com
THE KNIGHT LIGHT THEATER & WINE TAVERN
Restaurant Hours:
Thursday & Friday 11:00am – 10:00pm; Saturday 12:00pm – Midnight
- Thursday, December 12: “TBA” 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- Friday, December 13: “TBA” 4:00pm – 11:00pm
- Saturday, December 14: “TBA” 11:00am – 12:00am
Wine Tastings all day: Lunch & Dinner
Location & Contact Info
202 N. Walnut St. Jefferson, TX 75657 (903) 665-8546 www.knightlighttheater.com Richard@knightlight.com
AUNTIE SKINNER’S RIVERBOAT CLUB & RESTAURANT
Restaurant Hours
Sunday-Thursday 11:00am- Close; Friday & Saturday 11:00am – 1:30 am
Events
- Friday, December 13: “Karaoke” @ 8:00pm – 12:00am
- Saturday, December 14: “Anxious” @ 8:00pm – 1:00am (cover)
Location & Contact
107 W. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 (903) 665-7121 www.auntie-skinners.com
THE CORK YARD
Restaurant Hours
Sunday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Monday: 11:00am – 11:00pm – 1/2 price wine
Wednesday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Thursday: 11:00am – 11:00pm – Local discount
Friday & Saturday – 11:00am – midnight
Events
- Thursday December 12: “Fax Thomas” 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Friday, December 13: “Black Smith” 7:00pm – 11:00pm
- Saturday, December 14: “Lane Rodgers” 7:00pm – 11:00pm
- Sunday, December 15: “Sunday Football” All Day!
- Monday, December 16: “Monday Night Football”
Location & Contact Info
122 E. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 (903)665-8500 www.jeffersoncorkyard.com
LONE STAR CARRIAGE COMPANY OF JEFFERSON
Hours
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday until Christmas (weather permitting)
*Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day*
*Closed New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day*
Services
- Day Tours Available & after 5:30pm – Christmas Light Rides Only
- 30 minute rides past beautifully decorated homes & businesses while listening to Christmas music and Sleigh Bells on the horses
- Warm blankets will be provided.
- Historical tours of Jefferson by horse carriage Mule Drawn Wagon specializing in Historical Tours, Romantic Rides, Weddings, Special Events
- Departs from corner of Austin & Market (across from the Jefferson Historical Museum)
Location & Contact
Call for reservations (903) 926-8216 www.jeffersontexascarriage.com
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HOUSE OF THE SEASONS HISTORIC HOME TOUR
Tour Schedule
- Tours are by appointment Daily @ 11:00am
- Call to confirm tour dates and times ($10.00 per person)
- Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and December 26, New Years Eve, New Years Day and January 2nd
Location & Contact
409 S. Alley Jefferson, TX 75657 (903) 665-8000 www.houseoftheseasons.com
THE GROVE HAUNTED HISTORIC HOME TOUR
Tour Schedule
- Saturday tour @ 2:00pm * By appointment
- Sunday tour @ 11:00am * By appointment
Call to confirm tour dates and times
Ticket Pricing:
- $6.00 per person
Location & Contact
405 Moseley Jefferson, TX 75657 (903) 665-8018 www.thegrove-jefferson.com
SINGLETON’S VIRGINIA CROSS HISTORIC HOME TOUR
Closed December 14, 2013
Tour Hours
- Saturdays @ 1:00pm
- Call for reservations & additional tour dates and times
Ticket Pricing:
- $7.00 per person
Location & Contact
401 Soda St. Jefferson, TX 75657 (903) 665-3938 or (214) 725-6232
Historic Jefferson Ghost Walk
- Every Friday & Saturday @ 8:00pm
- For More Information and Additional Tours: (903) 665-6289
Pricing:
$12.00 Per person
Location:
The Corner of Austin St. & Vale St. www.jeffersonghostwalk.com
EXCELSIOR HOUSE HOTEL & JAY GOULD RAILCAR TOUR
Hotel Tour Hours:
- Monday-Sunday tours, 1:00pm & 2:00pm ($8.00 per person)
Jay Gould Railcar:
- Monday-Sunday tours, 10:00am, 1:00pm & 2:00pm ($5.00 per person)
Location & Contact
211 W. Austin Jefferson, TX 75657 (903) 665-2513 Call to confirm tour times www.theexcelsiorhouse.com
SCARLETT O’ HARDY’S “GONE WITH THE WIND” MUSEUM
Celebrating 15 Years!
Hours & Pricing –
- Thursday – Saturday: 10am – 5:00 pm (Please call to confirm hours)
- Sunday – Wednesday: *by appointment*
- Adults – $3.00; Children 12 & under – $1.00
Location & Contact:
408 Taylor St. at Main Jefferson, TX 75657 (903)665-1939
Jefferson Historical Museum and
R.D. Moses T & P Model Railway Exhibit
Museum: Hours & Pricing
- Daily 9:30am-4:30pm
- 6-12 yrs –$3.00; 13-17 yrs – $4.00; 18-61 – $7.00; 62 & Over – $5.00
Located behind the Jefferson Historical Museum
Model Railroad Depot: Hours & Pricing
- Monday – Thursday: 11:00am & 2:00pm
- Friday – Saturday: 9:30am – 4:30pm
- Sunday: 12:30pm-4:30pm
- 5 & Younger…Free, Youth (6-12) – $3.00, Teen (13-17) – $4.00 Adult (18-61) – $7.00, Senior Citizen (62&up) – $5.00
- School Groups Welcome
Location & Contact
223 W. Austin Jefferson, TX 75657 (903) 665-2775 www.jeffersonmuseum.com
BILLY CARTER’S GO-DEVIL TOURS ON CADDO LAKE
Johnson’s Ranch in Uncertain, TX (903) 789-3213 Call for reservations ($20.00 per person) *by appointment*
CADDO OUTBACK BACKWATER TOURS
Personalized Tours of Caddo Lake
1869 Pine Island Rd Karnack, TX 75661 (903) 789-3384 Call for reservations ($20.00 per person) *by appointment*
TURNING BASIN RIVERBOAT TOURS
Adults: $8.00 + tax Children under 12yrs $5.00 + tax
Tour Hours
- Tuesday – Friday: 12:00pm & 2:00pm By appointment
- Saturday: 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, & 4:00pm By appointment
- All Tours times are Weather Permitting
- Closed: Sunday & Monday
Location & Contact
200 Bayou Jefferson, TX 75657 (903) 665-2222 www.jeffersonbayoutours.com
THE GRACEFUL GHOST PADDLEWHEEL
STEAMBOAT ON CADDO LAKE
Tours & Hours
March Through December 31
- Open Wednesday Through Friday, With Tours Scheduled At: 12:00pm, 2:00pm and 4:00pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm and 6:00pm
- Currently Docked @ Big Pines Lodge
- Pontoon Boat Tours – Daily by reservation ($20.00 per person)
- Sorry, We Are Closed On Mondays and Tuesdays, Except Holidays.
- During Holidays, We Will Remain Open For The Entire Holiday Period
- Call for Steamboat & Gator Park Packages, reservations and additional tours
Tickets:
Ticket Booth Located across from Big Pines
Location & Contact
757 Pine Island Road Karnack, Texas 75661 Docked at Big Pines Lodge; Ticket booth across from Big Pines (903) 679-3020 www.gracefulghost.com
JEFFERSON CARNEGIE LIBRARY
Hours
Closed for Thanksgiving
- FREE Internet Access
- Monday-Thursday @ 10:00am-6:00pm
- Friday @ 10:00am-5:00pm
- Saturday, @ 10:00am-3:00pm
- Closed: Sundays
Location & Contact
301 W. Lafayette Jefferson, TX 75657 (903) 665-8911 www.jeffersoncarnegielibrary.com
Additional Visitor & Tour Information Marion County Chamber of Commerce 101 N. Polk St. Jefferson, Texas 75657 Open Monday – Friday 10AM to 5PM Open Saturday 11:00AM to 4:00PM Closed Sunday (903) 665-2672 www.jefferson-texas.com jeffersontx1@att.net A
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