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.
Strutters’ Stuff Your Stocking “Holiday Bazaar”
*Support the Jefferson Strutters*
Saturday, December 7 @ 9:00am – 3:00pm
Get all your Christmas shopping done in one place!
Sale items from Strutters & Vendors; Door Prizes
Location: Jefferson Transportation Center 305 W. Austin St. (903) 665-3733
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
A Live Radio Play performed by: “The Excelsior Theater Players”
Christmas Candle Light Performances
- Friday, December 6th & 7th @ 7:30pm
- Saturday, December 7th & 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 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 5th & 12th from 3:00pm – 7:00pm
- Friday, December 6th & 13th @ from 5:00pm – 9:00pm
- Saturday, December 7th & 14th from 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:
Location of Concert is 305 Henderson St.
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.
The Art Event @ Bayou Bakery & Cafe
Sunday, December 8: Arrive @ 3:45, Paint from 4:00pm – 7:30pm with a Dinner Break –
- All art supplies furnished Dinner included BYOB
- Reservations Required: $50.00 in advance; $55.00 at the door if space is available
Location:
201 W. Austin St. (903) 665-2253
Historic Jefferson Railway
“Rail Of Lights Christmas Train”
Open Thursday – Sunday November 28, 2013 – December 22, 2013
- Thursday @ 7pm
- Friday @ 7pm, & 8pm
- Saturday @ 7pm, 8pm, & 9pm
- Sunday @ 6pm
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 11am- 9pm; Friday – Sunday 11am – 2:00 am
Events
- Thursday December 5: “Karaoke” from 6:00pm – 10:00pm
- Friday, December 6: “Jeremy Phifer” (Acoustic) 9pm – 1am ($5.00 Cover)
- Saturday, December 7: “Captain Joe Band” 9pm – 1am ($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; Wednesday & Sunday
Dinner Specials Friday & Saturday night
- Monday – Thursday: “Dinner Music” From 5:00pm – 9:00pm
- Tuesday, December 3: “Closed for Private Party”
- Wednesday, December 6: “Closed for Private Party”
- Thursday, December 7: “Thomas Keyes” (Pianist & Vocals) 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
Thursday & Friday 11am – 10pm; Saturday 12pm – Midnight
- Thursday, December 5: “TBA” 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- Friday, December 6: “TBA” 11pm – 11pm
- Saturday, December 7: “TBA” 11:00am – 12:00am
Wine Tastings all day: Lunch & Dinner
Location & Contact Info
202 N. Walnut St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-8546 Web www.knightlighttheater.com Email Richard@knightlight.com
AUNTIE SKINNER’S RIVERBOAT CLUB & RESTAURANT
Restaurant Hours
Sunday-Thursday 11am- Close; Friday & Saturday 11am – 1:30 am
Events
- Friday, December 6: “Karaoke” @ 8pm – 12am
- Saturday, December 7: “Black Water Bride” @ 8pm – 1am (cover)
Location & Contact
107 W. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-7121 Web www.auntie-skinners.com
THE CORK YARD
Restaurant Hours
Sunday: 11am – 11pm
Monday: 11am – 11pm – 1/2 price wine
Wednesday: 11am – 11pm
Thursday: 11am – 11pm – Local discount
Friday & Saturday – 11am – 12am (midnight)
Events
- Thursday December 5: “Keith Rhea” 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Friday, December 6: “Ball Room Tragedy” 7pm – 10pm
- Saturday, December 7: “Black Smith” 7pm – 10pm
- Sunday, December 8: “Sunday Football” All Day!
- Monday, December 9: “Monday Night Football”
Location & Contact Info
122 E. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903)665-8500 Web 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 aand 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 @ 11am by appointment
- 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 Tel (903) 665-8000 Web www.houseoftheseasons.com
THE GROVE HAUNTED HISTORIC HOME TOUR
Tour Schedule
- Saturday tour @ 2pm * By appointment
- Sunday tour @ 11am * By appointment
Call to confirm tour dates and times
Ticket Pricing:
- $6.00 per person
Location & Contact
405 Moseley Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-8018 Web www.thegrove-jefferson.com
SINGLETON’S VIRGINIA CROSS HISTORIC HOME TOUR
Closed December 7 & December 14, 2013
Tour Hours
- Saturday’s @ 1pm
- Call for reservations & additional tour dates and times
Ticket Pricing:
- $7.00 per person
Location & Contact
401 Soda St. Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-3938 or (214) 725-6232
Historic Jefferson Ghost Walk
- Every Friday & Saturday @ 8pm
- 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, 1pm & 2pm ($8.00 per person)
Jay Gould Railcar:
- Monday-Sunday tours, 10am, 1pm & 2pm ($5.00 per person)
Location & Contact
211 W. Austin Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-2513 Call to confirm tour times Web: 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 Tel (903)665-1939
Jefferson Historical Museum and
R.D. Moses T & P Model Railway Exhibit
Museum: Hours & Pricing
- Daily 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- 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 & 2pm
- 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 Tel (903) 665-2775 www.jeffersonmuseum.com
BILLY CARTER’S GO-DEVIL TOURS ON CADDO LAKE
Location Johnson’s Ranch in Uncertain, TX Tel (903) 789-3213 Call for reservations ($20.00 per person) *by appointment* Web www.caddoguideservice.com
CADDO OUTBACK BACKWATER TOURS
Personalized Tours of Caddo Lake
1869 Pine Island Rd Karnack, TX 75661 Tel (903) 789-3384 Call for reservations ($20.00 per person) *by appointment* Web www.caddolaketours.com
TURNING BASIN RIVERBOAT TOURS
Adults: $8.00 + tax Children under 12yrs $5.00 + tax
Tour Hours
- Tuesday – Friday: 12pm & 2pm By appointment
- Saturday: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm By appointment
- All Tours times are Weather Permitting
- Closed: Sunday & Monday
Location & Contact
200 Bayou Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-2222 Web 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 Noon, 2 PM and 4 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM, 12pm, 2 PM, 4 PM and 6 PM
- 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 Tel (903) 679-3020 Web www.gracefulghost.com
JEFFERSON CARNEGIE LIBRARY
Hours
Closed for Thanksgiving
- FREE Internet Access
- Monday-Thursday @ 10am-6pm
- Friday @ 10am-5pm
- Saturday, @ 10am-3pm
- Closed: Sundays
Location & Contact
301 W. Lafayette Jefferson, TX 75657 Tel (903) 665-8911 Web 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 4PM Closed Sunday Tel (903) 665-2672 Web www.jefferson-texas.com E-Mail jeffersontx1@att.net A
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