NatureFest Was a Huge Success!
We are still celebrating the tremendous success of this year’s NatureFest! Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, vendors, and everyone who worked so hard to make the event such a wonderful experience for our community.
We’re excited to share a few photos from the festival, and we encourage you to share your own as well—your snapshots help us capture the true spirit of the event!
Be sure to mark your calendars for next year: NatureFest will take place the 3rd weekend of October each year. We’re already looking forward to another fantastic celebration of nature, community, and fun!
City Offices Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
City offices will be closed Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Wednesday, November 12.
We extend our gratitude to all veterans for their service and sacrifice.
🎄✨ Get ready for a Magical Weekend in Mineola! ✨🎄
Join us December 5–7 for Magical Mineola 2025 — a festive, family-friendly celebration packed with holiday cheer! From snow hills and live reindeer to Christmas lights, performances, and a community tree lighting, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 🎅❄️
🎁 Best of all — it’s completely FREE, thanks to our amazing sponsors who help make the magic happen every year!
Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and come make memories in beautiful downtown Mineola, Texas! ❤️
#MagicalMineola #MineolaTexas #FamilyFun #FreeEvent #ChristmasInMineola
NatureFest is officially set for the 3rd weekend in October each year at the beautiful Mineola Nature Preserve! 🍁
Join us every fall for a weekend full of outdoor fun, live demonstrations, exhibits, family activities, food, and nature adventures — all celebrating the great outdoors and our East Texas heritage.
Stay tuned for updates on NatureFest 2026 — it’s going to be bigger and better than ever!
#NatureFest #MineolaNaturePreserve #MarkYourCalendar #EastTexasEvents
💃🪶 Aztec Dancers at NatureFest! 🪶💃
Get ready for a vibrant and powerful cultural experience at NatureFest 2025! 🌿
We’re thrilled to announce that two incredible groups of Aztec Dancers — one from McKinney and one from Tyler — will be performing at the Mineola Nature Preserve during this year’s festival! 🎉
These performances will showcase the rich traditions, colorful regalia, and rhythmic energy of ancient Aztec dance — an unforgettable celebration of culture and community. 🌎🔥
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the beauty, history, and spirit of Indigenous heritage right here in East Texas!
✨ Admission is FREE thanks to our wonderful sponsors!
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A huge thank you to Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott Attorneys at Law for sponsoring NatureFest 2025! Your support helps us bring an unforgettable experience of nature, wildlife, and fun to our community. We couldn’t do it without you!
#NatureFest #CommunitySupport #ThankYouSponsors #MineolaTX
We’re thrilled to have the Mineola League of the Arts joining us at NatureFest 2025 with an ongoing booth all day Saturday, October 18th at the Mineola Nature Preserve!
Stop by their booth to enjoy creative activities and learn more about how art and nature come together in our community. 🖌️🌸
✨ Don’t miss this chance to experience art in the outdoors—part of a full weekend of family fun at NatureFest! Best of all, it’s FREE thanks to our wonderful sponsors. 💚
We’re excited to welcome the Native Plant Society, Lakes and Pines Chapter to NatureFest 2025! They will have an ongoing booth all day on Saturday, October 18th at the Mineola Nature Preserve. 🌿
Stop by their booth to learn about the importance of native plants, how to grow them, and the role they play in supporting local wildlife and healthy ecosystems. 🦋🐝🌳
Don’t miss this chance to connect with experts, ask questions, and take home knowledge to help your own garden and community thrive! 🌼
✨ Admission to NatureFest is FREE, thanks to our amazing sponsors!
A huge shoutout to EZ Router for sponsoring NatureFest 2025! Your support helps us keep this family-friendly event free for the community, bringing people of all ages together to enjoy nature, wildlife, and outdoor fun at the Mineola Nature Preserve. 🌳🦋
Because of sponsors like EZ Router, families can experience two full days of hands-on activities, exciting shows, and cultural celebrations. 💚
👏 Join us in giving a big THANK YOU to EZ Router for helping make NatureFest possible!
Get ready for an up-close look at some of nature’s most fascinating creatures with The Creature Teacher on Saturday, October 18th at the Mineola Nature Preserve! 🌿
📅 Showtimes:
🔹 10:00 AM – Nature’s Interesting Animals
🔹 1:00 PM – Exploring Exotic Animals
These interactive shows are a favorite for kids and adults alike—fun, educational, and full of surprises! Best of all, admission is FREE thanks to our wonderful sponsors. 💚
👉 Mark your calendars and don’t miss this wild adventure at NatureFest 2025!
🚂🏁 Tomorrow in Mineola, Texas! 🏁🚂
Get ready for a day full of history, horsepower, vendors, contests food, and fun at the Iron Horse Heritage Festival & Car Show! Come explore classic cars, enjoy live entertainment, and celebrate Mineola’s rich heritage with the whole family. Check out the Chamber website for more information!
📅 Date: Tomorrow, Saturday, September 27th
📍 Location: Mineola, TX
Don’t miss out on a fantastic community event with something for everyone!
#IronHorseHeritageFestival #CarShow #MineolaTX #FamilyFun #ClassicCars #CommunityEvent #MineolaAreaChamberofCommerce
We’re proud to recognize Triple G Plumbing as a sponsor of NatureFest 2025! 🌿 Your support helps us keep this exciting, family-friendly event free for the community, bringing together nature, learning, and fun at the Mineola Nature Preserve. 🌳🦋
Because of sponsors like Triple G Plumbing, families can enjoy two full days of outdoor activities, wildlife shows, cultural experiences, and hands-on fun. 💚
👏 Join us in giving a big THANK YOU to Triple G Plumbing for supporting NatureFest!
Start your morning with peace and balance at NatureFest 2025! Join Emma Brian on Saturday, October 18th at 9:00 AM at the Mineola Nature Preserve for a relaxing session of Yoga & Meditation. 🌿☀️
This free class is perfect for all ages and skill levels—whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned yogi. Bring your mat, breathe deeply, and enjoy the serenity of nature around you. 🌳💚
Don’t miss this chance to refresh your mind and body in the great outdoors!
We’re excited to recognize AgroPlus as a proud sponsor of NatureFest 2025! 🎉 Your generosity helps us keep this event free and fun for the whole family, while celebrating the great outdoors at the Mineola Nature Preserve. 🌿🦋
From wildlife shows to hands-on activities, every part of NatureFest is made possible thanks to amazing sponsors like AgroPlus. 💚
👏 Let’s give a round of thanks to AgroPlus for supporting our community and this incredible event!
🌿✨ Thank You to Black Dog Outdoors! ✨🌿
We are so grateful to Black Dog Outdoors for sponsoring NatureFest 2025! Your support helps make this free, family-friendly event possible and allows us to share the wonders of nature with our community. 🌳🦅🐊
Because of sponsors like Black Dog Outdoors, families will enjoy two days of outdoor fun, wildlife shows, cultural demonstrations, and hands-on activities at the Mineola Nature Preserve. 💚
👏 Join us in thanking Black Dog Outdoors for helping bring NatureFest to life!
🕊️ Birding Hike with the Tyler Audubon Society 🕊️
Calling all bird lovers! Join the Tyler Audubon Society for a guided Birding Hike at 8:15 AM on Saturday, October 18th during NatureFest 2025 at the Mineola Nature Preserve. 🌿
This hike is a wonderful opportunity for families, beginners, and seasoned birders alike to explore the preserve’s rich habitat and discover the many bird species that call it home. Bring your binoculars and get ready to spot something new! 🦉🦅🐦
Don’t miss this chance to learn from local experts while enjoying the beauty of nature—completely free thanks to our amazing sponsors!
Boil Water Notice Rescinded for Mineola!
Mineola – The City of Mineola has officially rescinded the boil water notice that was issued following a major water leak along Highway 80. Crews have completed the necessary repairs to the water system, and laboratory testing has confirmed that the public water supply is now safe.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has reviewed the results and approved the rescindment. Customers no longer need to boil their water before consumption. Residents may return to normal use, including drinking, cooking, and other household needs.
We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation during this process. The City of Mineola remains committed to providing safe and reliable water service to all residents and businesses.
For additional questions, please contact Mineola Public Works Department at 903-569-3987.
Due to an 8” water main line break on Hwy 80 East from Hwy 69 to Graham Street, from Newsom Street to Blair Street over to Wigley Street, then back down Wigley Street to Hwy 80 we had to shut the water off and the pressure fell below 20 PSI, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Mineola (PWS ID: 2500002) public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions).
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Public Works at 903-569-3987. The public water system customers and the executive director shall be able to reach the public water system at one of the numbers listed in this notice. If a customer, individual, or employee wishes to contact the executive director, please call (512) 239-4691.
🐝 Bring Back the Buzz! 🐝
Help Rebuild the Observation Bee Hive at the Mineola Nature Preserve! Donations are accepted online here: DONATE
