🐊🏃♂️ READY, SET, RUN! GATOR RUN 5K! 🏃♀️🌿
Join the City of Mineola and the Mineola Chamber of Commerce for the Gator Run 5K at NatureFest 2026!
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 Mineola Nature Preserve
Whether you're running for a personal best or just out for some fun, we'd love to see you at the starting line!
🎉 Registration is still open, and race-day sign-ups are welcome!
👉 Register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Mineola/GatorRun5K
🐊 Lace up those running shoes and join the fun!
🎃🚂 ALL ABOARD THE PUMPKIN PATCH MINI TRAIN! 🍂🎃
Get ready for a fun-filled evening of fall festivities at Iron Horse Square in Downtown Mineola!
Bring the kids, gather your friends, and climb aboard our beloved Mini Train for a festive fall adventure! 🍁🚂 It's the perfect way to celebrate the season and make some sweet autumn memories!
🎃 Pumpkin Patch Mini Train
📅 Saturday, October 17th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Iron Horse Square | Mineola, TX
🍂 Don't miss this special evening of fall fun! Whether you're a little pumpkin or just young at heart, there's a seat waiting for you!
🧡 Mark your calendars, spread the word, and come ride with us!
Train rides are weather permitting. Check the Iron Horse Square Facebook page for updates.
#PumpkinPatchMiniTrain #IronHorseSquare #VisitMineola #MineolaTX #FallFun #FamilyFun #DowntownMineola
🌿🦌 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 NATUREFEST SPONSORS! 🐊🍂
NatureFest wouldn't be possible without the incredible generosity and support of our community partners!
We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our 2026 sponsors:
⭐ Wood County EDC
⭐ Wood County Electric Co-op
⭐ 1835 Coffee Co.
⭐ Mineola Sonic
⭐ Dwain Henry
⭐ First National Bank of East Texas
⭐ City National Bank
⭐ 3:30 Counseling & Psychological Services PLLC
⭐ Lake Country Locksmith
Your generosity helps us bring families together for a weekend filled with outdoor adventure, wildlife encounters, educational experiences, and unforgettable memories at the Mineola Nature Preserve.
We are so grateful for businesses and individuals who invest in our community and help make events like NatureFest possible!
From the City of Mineola, the Mineola Nature Preserve, and the NatureFest Planning Committee — THANK YOU for helping make NatureFest 2026 a success! 💚
🌲 NatureFest — Where Nature, Adventure & Family Come Together!
#NatureFest2026 #MineolaNaturePreserve #ThankYouSponsors #VisitMineola #CommunityStrong
Thank You, Mineola Police Department, for an Outstanding National Night Out!
What an incredible evening in Downtown Mineola!
The City of Mineola would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the Mineola Police Department for organizing and hosting such a successful National Night Out!
Our Police Department did a remarkable job planning and coordinating an evening filled with fun, fellowship, and community spirit. The wonderful turnout was a true reflection of the strong relationship between our officers and the community they proudly serve.
From the family-friendly activities and first responder displays to the food, entertainment, and opportunities to connect with neighbors, the evening was filled with smiles, laughter, and lasting memories.
We would also like to extend a special thank you to the Mineola Fire Department for their support and assistance in making the evening such a success. We are fortunate to have dedicated first responders who continually step up for our community and support one another.
Thank you as well to the volunteers, vendors, participating organizations, and everyone who contributed to this wonderful event. Most importantly, thank you to our amazing community for showing up and making National Night Out such a memorable evening!
Events like this remind us that Mineola is more than just a place to live — it's a community where neighbors come together, friendships are strengthened, and our first responders are more than just familiar faces.
Outstanding job, Mineola Police Department! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to bringing our community together truly made this year's National Night Out something special!
Stronger Together. Safer Together. That's the Mineola way!
⛳ REGISTRATION/SPONSORSHIPS NOW OPEN! ⛳
It’s time to get your team together for the Scramble in the Pines Golf Tournament! 🌲🏌️♂️
We’re officially calling on SPONSORS & TEAMS to be part of this exciting event! Whether you want to showcase your business as a sponsor or round up your best team and compete on the course, now is the time to get involved.
🏆 Teams are forming now!
🤝 Sponsorship opportunities are available!
⛳ Registration is officially OPEN!
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or visit: Scramble in the Pines Registration
Grab your clubs, gather your team, and join us for a great day on the course while supporting our community!
Don’t wait—secure your team or sponsorship today!
#ScrambleInThePines #MineolaTX #GolfTournament #SponsorshipOpportunities #RegisterNow #VisitMineola
TONIGHT — NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IN DOWNTOWN MINEOLA!
Join the Mineola Police Department tonight for an evening of family fun, community connection, and getting to know the first responders who serve Mineola!
📅 Tonight — Tuesday, October 6
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Downtown Mineola — Commerce Street
Bring the whole family and enjoy FREE food, games for the kids, face painting, a donut eating contest, a dunking booth, vendors, first responder vehicle displays, performances by the Mineola High School Band & Cheer, and much more!
🚂 Iron Horse Square Park will also be OPEN, and the Mini Train will be running!
📺 PLUS — someone is going home with a FREE TV
National Night Out is all about bringing neighbors, law enforcement, first responders, and our community together. Come spend the evening with us and help show what makes Mineola such a special community!
💙 Stronger Together. Safer Together. We’ll see you TONIGHT in Downtown Mineola! 🇺🇸🚓🚒🚑
🐊🏃 GATOR RUN 5K REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED! 🏃🐊
There’s still time to join us for the Gator Run 5K Trail Run at NatureFest 2026!
Haven’t registered yet? No problem! Registration has been extended, AND day-of-race signups are welcome!
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ Race starts at 8:00 a.m.
📍 Mineola Nature Preserve
Grab your running shoes, bring your friends and family, and kick off a full day of NatureFest fun on the trails!
👉 Register now or sign up on race day! Register for the Gator Run 5K
It is shaping up to be an incredibly fun night! Join the Mineola Texas Police Department and the Mineola Fire Department for National Night Out on Tuesday, October 6 from 6-8 p.m.
Did you know..... The City of Mineola provides a free UT Health East Texas EMS subscription program for its residents who live inside the city limits! Complete the application here or give us a call for more information.
🌿 NatureFest 2026 is almost here! 🦅🐊
Get ready for a weekend of nature, adventure, wildlife, family fun and so much more at the beautiful Mineola Nature Preserve! Join us October 16 & 17 for NatureFest 2026 — a FREE, family-friendly event designed to get families outdoors, exploring and experiencing everything the Preserve has to offer.
This year’s NatureFest will be packed with live animals, Birds of Prey, The Creature Teacher, educational and interactive booths, nature activities, vendors, food, outdoor fun and more! Plus, start Saturday morning by hitting the trails for the Gator Run 5K at 8:00 a.m. 🐊🏃
Bring the kids, invite your friends and make plans to spend the weekend with us. There will be something to discover around every corner, and admission to NatureFest is FREE!
📅 October 16 & 17, 2026
📍 Mineola Nature Preserve
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
Come explore, learn, play and make some great memories with us!
NatureFest 2026 — Where Nature, Adventure & Family Come Together. 🌲🦌🦅
See NatureFest details and updates here.
🐊 Register Now for the NatureFest Gator Run 5K!
Lace up your running shoes and hit the trails at the Mineola Nature Preserve for the Gator Run 5K Trail Run, kicking off NatureFest 2026!
The race begins at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 17. Experience the beauty of the Preserve while taking on a fun trail run, then stick around and enjoy a full day of NatureFest activities, wildlife, vendors, food, family fun and more!
🌿 Saturday, October 17
🏃 Race starts at 8:00 a.m.
📍 Mineola Nature Preserve
Don’t wait—register today and join us on the trail!
Register for the Gator Run 5K
NatureFest 2026 — Where Nature, Adventure & Family Come Together.
Join us Saturday for the Iron Horse Fest Train from 11-3! Admission is FREE. See you soon.
🚛 TRASH COLLECTION NOTICE
Beginning tomorrow, Republic Services will have a new driver training on a side-load collection truck equipped with an automated arm.
The crew will service one side of the street at a time. Because of this, you may see the truck collect carts on the opposite side of the street and continue on without collecting yours. Please do not be concerned—they will return to service the other side of the street.
⏰ REMINDER: All trash carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on your scheduled collection day or the night before to ensure collection. Please leave your cart at the curb until it has been serviced. Thank you for your cooperation!
iNaturalist Big Butterfly Day at the Mineola Nature Preserve
Get outside and explore the beauty of the Mineola Nature Preserve during iNaturalist Big Butterfly Day! 🦋🌿
Join us for a Nature Walk at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12. Participants will meet at the Pavilion before heading out to explore the Preserve and discover butterflies and other wildlife along the way.
📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ Nature Walk begins at 8:00 a.m.
📍 Meet at the Pavilion
Mineola Nature Preserve
1860 CR 2724, Mineola, TX 75773
Bring your walking shoes and come enjoy a beautiful morning in nature!
City offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7. Normal hours resume Tuesday, September 8. Happy Labor Day!
🌿🏃 NEW THIS YEAR AT NATUREFEST — THE GATOR RUN 5K! 🐊
Lace up your running shoes and kick off NatureFest 2026 with the Gator Run 5K Trail Run at the Mineola Nature Preserve!
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ Starts at 8:00 AM
📍 Mineola Nature Preserve
Run the trails, enjoy the beautiful outdoors, and then stick around for a full day of NatureFest fun for the entire family!
Where Nature, Adventure & Family Come Together.
🐊 More registration details coming soon!
NatureFest 2026 Raffle Tickets Are Here!
Support the Mineola Nature Preserve and enter for a chance to win some great prizes! All proceeds from the NatureFest 2026 Raffle directly benefit the Mineola Nature Preserve.
🎟️ Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20!
Prizes include a Heritage revolver, 4 Day Passes to Splash Kingdom in Canton, and a ½-Day Guided Fishing Trip on Lake Fork with Jeff Jones Fishing.
The winner of the revolver must be 21 or older and pass a background check.
Purchase your tickets and help support the Mineola Nature Preserve while getting your chance to win! 🌲🦌
🔥 Resiliency Tip: Wildfires 🔥
Wildfire smoke can affect air quality. Designate a clean-air room in your home and use an air purifier to help reduce indoor smoke exposure.
As part of the Moving Mineola 2045 Comprehensive Plan, we're sharing weekly resiliency tips to help build a safer, stronger community.
📲 Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/MINCOMPPLAN
#MovingMineola2045 #MineolaTX #Resiliency #WildfirePreparedness
Get Your Tickets for Rock the Pines!
Rock the Pines Christian Music Festival is coming to the Mineola Nature Preserve on September 5, 2026!
Get ready for a huge day of live music featuring Tauren Wells, Switchfoot, Colton Dixon, Terrian, Evan Craft and an incredible lineup of additional artists.
Make plans to join us in Mineola for an unforgettable day of music at the Nature Preserve!
Purchase Your Rock the Pines Tickets here!
Vendor registration is now open for NatureFest 2026, taking place October 16–17, 2026, at the beautiful Mineola Nature Preserve!
We're inviting vendors to be part of one of East Texas' premier outdoor family festivals. With thousands of visitors expected throughout the weekend, NatureFest is a great opportunity to showcase your products, connect with the community, and support this exciting event.
Vendor spaces are just $75 each.
If you're interested in participating, please review the attached vendor information and complete the application as soon as possible. Applications can be found here: https://form.jotform.com/252185602547054
Spaces are limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. You will receive an email from me if approved and payment arrangements will be made at that time.
We hope you'll join us for a weekend where Nature, Adventure & Family Come Together!
