The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.

This exhibition highlights the history of the Texas and Pacific Railway in Abilene through several artifacts from the museum’s permanent collection. See the impact of the railroad on the growth of the city and the people who built the tracks and buildings, worked for the railway, and utilized the train’s services. 

thegracemuseum.org

Downtown, South Texas Boulevard

The city of Weslaco hosts Alfresco Weslaco in historic downtown Weslaco every third Thursday of the month starting in August and ending in February. Experience music and art on the street with 80 to 90 vendors, businesses staying open late, and visitors being able to savor the experience of sipping favorite drinks right on the street.

weslacoedc.com

El Paso Museum of Art, 1 Arts Festival Plaza

Tom Lea was one of the most prolific Southwestern artists of the 20th century. This exhibit features landscapes, portraits, and mural studies that highlight the correspondence between artists to tell the story of a tightly knit creative community, which made El Paso a central point for rich cultural exchange. Along with Lea, artists include Manuel Acosta, Lois Denton, Freemont Ellis, Leola Freeman, Carl Hertzog, Peter Hurd, Ada Miller, Audley Dean Nicols, Urbici Soler, and Henriette Wyeth. A gallery tour with Adair Margo, founder of the Tom Lea Institute, takes place on Oct. 10.

tomlea.com

The Menil Collection, 1533 Sul Ross St.

The first major museum survey in the United States of work by the British European visual artist Tacita Dean, the exhibition spotlights her career-defining approach to creating art through unmediated and chance-based drawing processes across a variety of mediums, from film to printmaking.

menil.org

Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St.

Symphony Arlington celebrates its silver jubilee with a season of concerts featuring Spanish pianist Daniel del Pino, Argentinian bass-baritone Federico De Michelis, American violinist Luke Hsu, and Canadian pianist Marika Bournaki. Other shows include Dallas pianist Eldred Marshall premiering “Llano Estacado” by Dallas composer Michael Capps.

symphonyarlington.org

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts presents this show celebrating the tradition of en plein air painting, the French term for painting in the outdoors.

samfa.org

The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.

Reflecting on Texas in the 1930s and ‘40s, these photographs of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, sponsored by the Farm Securities Commission, document the hardships of individuals in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, and Colorado. The show includes iconic photographs by Arthur Rothstein, Dorothea Lange, Marion Post Wolcott, and Russell Lee.

thegracemuseum.org

Harry Ransom Center, 300 W. 21st St.

The Harry Ransom Center presents an exhibition exploring the history of PEN, the renowned international association dedicated to protecting free expression. The exhibition draws upon the Center’s PEN Records collection in order to trace the history of the organization from its founding as a dinner club in 1921, through the darkest days of war and repression, to supporting contemporary writers and readers today. The exhibition allows visitors to engage with key moments from the story of PEN, showing how writers need freedom of expression in order to produce inspiring work, and how, in turn, readers need to be free to choose what they read.

hrc.utexas.edu

Houston Botanic Garden, 1 Botanic Lane

The Chinese lantern festival, with larger-than-life installations that showcase the beauty of nature and celebrate the promise of the Lunar New Year, returns with all-new displays and interactive elements.

hbg.org/series/radiant-nature

Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St.

Every winter, Discovery Green’s Kinder Lake transforms into Houston’s only outdoor ice-skating rink. Adults and children of all ages can glide beneath the glittering lights of downtown and enjoy a series of programming throughout the season—from themed music nights to discounted skate nights. The ice rink is open every day.

discoverygreen.com/ice

Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St.

By internationally recognized artist Jen Lewin, this interactive public art installation features a collection of 24 handcrafted and hand-painted ethereal glowing moths on a monumental scale. The creatures hang suspended from the trees of the Brown Promenade at Discovery Green and react to sound and movement of visitors. Each moth represents a unique endangered North American moth species.

discoverygreen.com/atlas

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern, 105-B Sabine St.

Brighten up your winter with Cistern Illuminated, an immersive light and sound installation in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. This annual tradition transforms the underground, decommissioned drinking water reservoir into a breathtaking spectacle, showcasing the Cistern’s repeating columns and their uncanny reflections on the surface of the water below. A unique and original soundscape follows the moving lights around the cavernous Cistern. On select dates, the Cistern Illuminated installation is accompanied by live choral performances.

buffalobayou.org/cistern-illuminated

On the first Saturday of the month, arts and crafts vendors set up their pop-up shops along Main Street. Artists and craftspeople present original works while farmers sell produce, canned goods, and baked items.

banderabusiness.com

Rockport Center for the Arts, 204 S. Austin St.

Rockport Center for the Arts presents this art walk that offers an ever-changing mix of participants representing various art mediums such as painting, pottery, jewelry, photography, and textiles, as well as live music, artist demonstrations, and food.

rockportartcenter.com/austin-street-art-walk

Kemp Center for the Arts, 1300 Lamar St.

Celebrating the artistry and history of the American traditional tattoo, the Sacred Art exhibit features 100 paintings by tattoo artists from across the United States. Each artist creates their unique interpretation of one of the most iconic symbols found in tattooing: the sacred heart.

artscouncilwf.org/exhibits/sacredart2024

tablerock.org, 841 N. Main St.

Embark on a journey to the finest wineries in central Texas. Drive routes that were operated by western stagecoaches until the 1880s. More than just a group of wineries, this trail is a nod to the history of the region and a shared spirit of adventure.

stagecoachtxwinetrail.com

Various locations

Laredo hosts this party marking its 127th year. The celebration features more than 30 events over 44 days, including an air show, a carnival, pageants depicting the country’s early history, the two-day Jalapeño Festival, one of the country’s truly “international” parades, concerts, and fireworks.

wbcalaredo.org

Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St.

Witness one of the most authentic western lifestyle experiences anywhere—since 1896. The event offers 23 days of rodeo action with the Best of the West Ranch Rodeo, Best of Mexico Celebración, Cowboys of Color Rodeo, Bulls Night Out Extreme Bull Riding, Texas Champions Challenge, and the FWSSR PRORODEO Tournament. There are also the livestock and horse shows, kids’ activities and exhibits, live music, carnival midway, shopping, and food.

fwssr.com

The Art Galleries at Austin Community College, 6101 Highland Campus Drive

In collaboration with The Art Galleries at Austin Community College, PrintAustin presents this juried exhibit, a survey of traditional printmaking techniques and innovative approaches in contemporary printmaking.

printaustin.org/events/#!event/2025/1/21/the-contemporary-print

The Menil Collection, 1533 Sul Ross St.

This is the first major museum exhibition in 30 years devoted to the work of the pioneering abstract painter. Renowned for his innovative approach to non-representational painting, American artist Joe Overstreet consistently sought to intertwine abstraction and social politics.

menil.org/joeoverstreet

Aransas County Community Center, Rockport Cultural Arts District

“Crossroads” is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and state humanities councils nationwide that seeks to create opportunities for underserved rural communities across the country to reflect on their history, culture, and people by showcasing their cultural heritage assets. Other cities taking part in Texas are Bandera, Brenham, Buffalo Gap, Clifton, San Augustine, and San Elizario.

museumonmainstreet.org

Various locations, 1311 Chestnut St.

Explore Cajun culture and Mardi Gras traditions at this cultural exchange event, embracing the spirit and heritage of Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, right in Bastrop. There’s a Mardi Gras ball, parade, live music, and kids’ activities.

bastroptxmardigras.com

First Presbyterian Church, 301 SH 35 North

This annual event consists of a pottery fair with over 20 potters and clay demonstrations. There’s also gallery art walks, solo exhibits, a reception, and potters from around Texas displaying their works, which are for sale to the public.

rockportartcenter.com

Main Plaza, 115 N. Main Ave.

Celebrate Texas’ biggest wedding of the year. Main Plaza Conservancy and Historic Bexar County Courthouse invites visitgors to celebrate the nuptials of hundreds of couples arriving for midnight Valentine’s Day weddings. This annual event includes a pre-ceremony reception on Main Plaza with wedding vendors, live music, and special giveaways for the newlyweds. At midnight the crowd gathers on the historic courthouse steps to witness the mass wedding that welcomes couples from all over the state.

mainplaza.org

Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St.

This family-friendly event is a chance to explore over 250,000 square feet of RVs, outdoor living essentials, and accessories. Compare top brands and dealers like Crestview RV Buda, Crestview RV Georgetown, RV Land, Princess Craft RV, Ron Hoover RV and Marine Centers, Airstream of Austin, and Blue Compass RV—all offering their best deals of the year. The Austin RV Expo isn’t just about shopping—it’s about embracing the RV lifestyle. Join engaging seminars led by experts from Texas State Parks and industry professionals, offering practical tips and inspiration for both seasoned RV enthusiasts and first-timers. Live music performances by talented artists add to the fun, creating a vibrant atmosphere perfect for families.

austinrvexpo.com

Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St.

The symphony orchestra performs Richard Strauss’ “Death and Transfiguration,” as well as Jean Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, featuring virtuoso Luke Hsu.

garlandsymphony.org

House of Rock, 511 Starr St.

This event features over 25 songwriters and performers from all across the region as well as several workshops and panel discussions on the craft and business of being a songwriter and musician in the modern age.

ccsongwriters.com

Old Mercantile, North of the railroad tracks on North Main Street

This West Texas tradition, celebrating its 13th year, is a throwback celebration that combines live music, small town vibes, and good old-fashioned surprises. Held in a refurbished mercantile store from the early 1900s, situated next to a rodeo corral, the venue alone adds its own charm and mystique to the annual celebration.

valentineinvalentinetx.com

Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway

The Greater Houston Train Show attracts rail fans from across Texas and Louisiana. See operating layouts, take classes on railroads and modeling subjects, participate in National Model Railroad Association contests, and shop from an array of vendors from across the Southwest.

sanjacmodeltrains.org

Various locations

Each year since 1996, the Whooping Crane Festival has celebrated the annual return of the cranes to their wintering habitat at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. The Texas Coastal Bend is the only place where you can see the world’s last naturally occurring population of Whooping Cranes. The event has renowned speakers, birding trips, boating trips, nature tours, photography workshops, and a trade show.

portaransas.org/whooping-crane-festival

Sul Ross State University, 400 N. Harrison St.

Poets, musicians, songwriters, and wordsmiths come together for this eclectic event celebrating the oral traditions of the working cowboy. This year’s event commemorates 39 years of cowboy poetry in Alpine, with a range of both free and ticketed performances.

lonestarcowboypoetry.com

11th Street Cowboy Bar, 307 11th St

Join the fun at the 11th Street Cowboy Bar for three days of a Mardi Gras celebration that include Cajun food and live zydeco music. And enjoy all the colorful floats and parade entries as they travel down Bandera’s Main Street.

11thstreetcowboybar.com

Historic Strand District, 2302 Strand St.

Texas’ largest Mardi Gras celebrates its 114th iteration with more than 20 parades and concerts and over 3 million beads. Witness the Guinness World Record-breaking Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade, run in the Jolly Jester Jaunt 5K, and dance to live performances.

mardigrasgalveston.com

Watermelon Thump Pavilion, 319 E. Davis St.

Join the Luling American Legion Post #177 for this Tolbert sanctioned-chili and bean cook-off and barbecue cook-off. Celebrate two days of food, fun, and festivities. Bring your best recipes and compete in chili, beans, ribs, brisket, an open meat category, margaritas, and bloody marys.

facebook.com/legion177

Stahlman Park, 2211 Bluewater Highway

The race offers something for every level of runner, with a marathon, half marathon, 5K, and a kids K. Races start as the sun rises over the water and follow the public beach to San Luis Pass, then return. The entire course is on firm, smooth sand. A post-run party includes Texas barbecue, drinks, and games. 

surfsidebeachmarathon.com

Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historical Site, 1702 N. 13th St.

Learn about the people who lived at the plantation at different times throughout the site’s history. The tour includes information about the enslaved people’s skills and the accomplishments of cowboys like Hal Fields.

visitvarnerhoggplantation.com

The Event Centre Downtown, 700 Crockett St.

Experience the ultimate celebration of community and culture at Mardi Gras Southeast Texas. There’s fun for all, including parades, concerts, arts and crafts, food vendors, a carnival, and street entertainment.

mardigrastx.com

Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St.

The symphony presents its final concert of the seasion, “Bach Beethoven Boom,” featuring Beethoven’s “Egmont Overture,” Bach’s Violin Concerto in E Major, and the symphony’s first-ever performance of Mahler’s grand Symphony No. 1 “Titan,” followed by the biggest “boom” of classical music, Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture.”

symphonyofthehills.org

Various locations

First conceived in 1937 by local business leaders, the event commemorates the Mexican heritage of the area on both sides of the Rio Grande and is named in honor of the dashing Mexican gentleman cowboy. Festivities include parades, a carnival, a costume ball, and the the Sombrero Festival.

charrodaysfiesta.com

Downtown

The 36th annual event, themed Rock ‘n’ Roll on the River, offers all-day festivities including children’s activities, a carnival, food trucks, arts and craft vendors, a parade, and plenty of costumes, free beads, T-shirts, king cake, and crayfish.

mardigrasupriver.com

Central Park, 201 S. Austin St.

This event, sponsored by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and city of Seguin Parks and Recreation Department, celebrates 189 years since the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

visitseguin.com

Abner Jackson Plantation Site, FM 2004 near State Highway 332, behind Target

Visit the historic archeological site once owned by Maj. Abner Jackson, the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. Formerly a prosperous sugar plantation, the site was destroyed by the same hurricane that devastated Galveston in 1900. Discover the sugar-making process of the 1840s and how convict labor replaced slave labor during the 1870s on this monthly tour.

ljhistory.org

Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27

Market Days features artists and crafters bringing their own original handcrafted items. Hill Country Swap Meet is a community garage sale/flea market.

kerrmarketdays.org

Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road

Enjoy live zydeco music, stilt walkers, beads, mask decorating for the kids, food trucks, beignets, and, of course, plenty of crawfish.

tradersvillage.com/grand-prairie

The Sheep Walk Ranch, 5305 SH 173 North

Texas Wool Week started as a one-week retreat for friends and has transformed into celebration of Texas wool, mohair, and alpaca with a working-farm experience offering fiber and arts vendors, day-trip adventures, and demonstrations. The festival is the capstone of the week with musical entertainment, food trucks, and a barbecue cookoff.

banderafiberandarts.com

Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main St.

From appetizers to desserts, Taste of the Triangle gives you the chance to sample numerous dishes from all over the area. Proceeds go back into the community through the support of many local charities.

thetastebmt.com

Big Bend National Park, Big Bend National Park

Join the women of Journey Land and Soul for a transformational women’s hiking retreat to explore the mountains and desert of Far West Texas. Alongside an intimate and supportive group of growth-oriented women, embark on two days of exhilarating hikes through Big Bend National Park. Meditation, mindful movement, sound healing, sunset dinners, and stargazing are all part of the experience.

journeylandandsoul.com/bigbendretreat

Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St.

View three separate art exhibits on display, one featuring works by the Texas Woodcarvers Guild, then the Monday Artists Exhibit and the Kerr Arts and Cultural Center Membership Show.

kacckerrville.com

Zapata County Fairgrounds, 23rd and Glenn streets

Zapata hosts “the Biggest Little Town Fair In Texas.” This marks the 53rd year for the community’s annual spring event that features concerts from a diverse musical lineup, livestock and animal judging, street dances, arts and crafts, a queen and her court, and other attractions.

zapatacountyfair.com

Fort Clark Springs, 152 McClernand Road

Living historians, musicians, presentations, and interactive experiences bring history to life at one of the most historic military forts in the nation. Visitors experience a glimpse of life in Southwest Texas across centuries, featuring camels, cannon fires, reenactments, and displays.

fortclarkdays.org

Downtown, 701 Main St.

Muralists from across the country and the world paint murals throughout downtown Beaumont and the area to expand the public arts scene. Experience a colorful fusion of creativity and culture as Beaumont transforms into a canvas of imagination.

beaumontcvb.com/mural-festival

Freeport Historical Museum, 311 E. Park Ave.

Dinosaur George returns to the museum with his traveling museum of real artifacts and over 150 exhibit pieces of prehistoric life.

freeportmuseum.com

Cibolo Center for Conservation, 140 City Park Road

Hit the trails at sunset and discover the various creatures that call the Cibolo home. Family Night Hikes are great ways for children and families to explore the center and see what lives in the park in the dark.

cibolo.org/night-hikes

Rockport Center for the Arts, 204 S. Austin St.

Every year, Rockport Center for the Arts hosts a statewide, juried exhibition for undergraduate and graduate students emerging in the visual arts. Meet the artists at a reception on March 8.

rockportartcenter.com

Various locations

This educational event connects people, birds, and nature. The ninth annual festival offers three fun-filled days that include professional birding tours, a youth art contest, speaker sessions, author book signings, vendors, children’s events, a VIP dinner, and the Parade of Birds.

matagordabaybirdfest.org

Luling Mainstreet, 421 E. Davis St.

What started out as a cookoff with some music and a few vendors has grown into a full-blown Cajun street festival with live zydeco music all day, arts and crafts vendors, a great assortment of food vendors, a beverage garden, and activities for kids. The crawfish races are also a huge hit and a must-see attraction.

lulingmainstreet.com/#events

Hays County Historic Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio St.

This arts and fine crafts market brings the best local artists together in one place. Find art of all kinds, live music, a free arts and crafts booth for kids, and live art demonstrations.

artsquaredmarket.com

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1601 S. Georgia St.

Led by conductor George Jackson and featuring Kathleen Carter Bell on oboe and the Amarillo Virtuosi, this concert aims to leave audiences reflecting on the themes of the Five Variants of “Dives and Lazarus” and Oboe concerto by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Adam Schoenberg’s “Breath,” and “Metamorphosen” by Richard Strauss.

amarillosymphony.org

Christ United Methodist Church, 3101 Coit Road

Plano Civic Chorus presents this concert that tells the story of Alzheimer’s through music and images. The winning submission from the Emerging Choral Composer Competition is also performed. Guest performers include Plano Children’s Chorus and Plano Chamber Chorus. There’s also a short pre-concert talk about the disease and services for those affected by it.

planocivicchorus.org

Major Hope Corral, 749 Old Medina Highway

Every month, Major Hope Corral hosts this event that features horseback riding and games, campfire cooking, cowboy music, and fun for the whole family.

banderahistoricalrides.com

MLK Jr. Center, 1114 E. Sixth Ave.

Experience an inspiring evening of art and storytelling with captivating presentations from the talented artists and writers in residency this spring.

corsicanaresidency.org/events

Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St.

Prepare for a tidal wave of laughter at this jukebox musical that parodies 1970s disaster films. Packed with songs, outrageous comedy, and larger-than-life characters, this show is a campy, feel-good experience. From earthquakes to infernos, the chaos never ends.

uptowntheatergp.com

Downtown

Founded in 1938, the official St. Patrick’s Day celebration for the state of Texas includes a parade that travels down Main Street, the annual Donegal Beard contest, the Miss Irish Rose pageant, a carnival, and many other festivities.

shamrockstpatricks.com

Davis Mountains Preserve , State Highway 118 North (about 10 miles past McDonald Observatory)

The Nature Conservancy’s Davis Mountains Preserve—home to Mount Livermore and Baldy Peak—is closed to the public for research and conservation-related management activities throughout the majority of the year. However, the preserve opens for camping, hiking, biking, equestrian, picnics, photography, birding, and other outdoor activities on select weekends throughout the year. All are invited, no reservation required.

nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/events/tx-davis-mountains-open-days

Granbury Square, 201 E. Pearl St.

With craft food and shopping vendors, fun activities, live music, and free cake and ice cream, Founder’s Day offers festivities for the entire family. Texas musical acts hit the stage on the historic Granbury Square, while cook teams compete in categories like best beans, ribs, and brisket. There’s also a street dance and the hilarious outhouse race.

granburysquare.com

The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave.

Up to 12 selected photographers from around the state are featured alongside a handful of their best images. The event attracts photo enthusiasts from across Texas to engage with fellow photographers, document the beauty of Georgetown, and learn from hands-on experience.

thetexasphotographyfestival.com

Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place

Visitors have the opportunity to explore larger-than-life animatronic insects and arachnids, strategically positioned along the nature trails of the Heard. This unique exhibit offers a compelling conservation experience designed to deepen the understanding of these fascinating creatures and their vital roles in the ecosystem.

heardmuseum.org/bugs-live

Mansfield Park, 2886 SH 16 North

Enjoy a fun day out with the family watching the youngsters in a wild hog catch, browsing merchandise from vendors, and consuming food and drinks.

banderacowboycapital.com

Surfside Beach City Hall, 1304 Monument Drive

One of the oldest events held at Surfside Beach, the parade features a route that goes down the beach, and there are plenty of free beads and candy thrown from the floats. In addition to the parade, there are costume contests, a social, fundraisers, and a reenactment of the Battle of Fort Velasco.

beachblarney.com

Lake Amistad Diablo East Marina, 748 Diablo East Road

Del Rio Chamber of Commerce presents this big bass tournament, held semi-annually at Lake Amistad. It includes hourly prizes, a youth division, small mouth and overall fish payout, along with 13-pound ShareLunker.

facebook.com/borderbassbattle

Lake Sweetwater, Country Road 264

The Rattlesnake Gravel Grind benefits the volunteer fire department of Nolan County and takes riders on tours of the scenic areas around Lake Sweetwater as well as farm and ranch roads around Bird Nest Canyon, Happy Valley, Mulberry Canyon, and Panther Canyon. Route distances range from 111, 66, and 32 miles. After the event, enjoy beer, food, and live music.

rattlesnakegravelgrind.bike

Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Texas Trust Way

The Mexican pop and rock singer brings her electrifying energy when she performs her greatest hits live onstage.

texastrustcutheatre.com

Rev your engines for the ultimate sportbike rally of the Hill Country, hosted by Texas Sportbike Moto Rallies. Join fellow enthusiasts for adrenaline-pumping group rides through scenic routes, stunt shows, live music, camping, and raffles. Registration takes place at Kerr County Youth Event Center.

texassportbikerallies.com

Various locations

More than dusty relics and shabby chic signage, the antiques show has over 65 venues in about a 20-mile radius in the communities of Round Top, Warrenton, Carmine, Burton, and Fayetteville. Over two weeks, people from across the United States come to shop for treasures and enjoy a festival of epic proportions, with food and fun in the Texas countryside.

roundtop.com

Goodman Museum, 624 N. Broadway Ave.

Each spring Tyler celebrates the season with more than 10 miles of residential gardens and historic homesites covered with azaleas, tulips, wisteria, dogwood, and other flowers. This annual spring event has been described as a floral wonderland and a photographer’s paradise.

visittyler.com

Downtown Liberty, 1829 Sam Houston St.

This small town family festival is held around the historic downtown area and opens with various food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, and the Liberty Municipal Library’s book and bake sale. Friday evening features a street dance. Judging for the barbecue cookoff takes place on Saturday. There is also a stage with live entertainment and children’s games and rides.

cityofliberty.org

Back Porch of Texas, 3350 N. Clack St.

Calling itself “The Biggest One-Stage Event in Texas,” this annual music festival features a lineup this year that includes Clint Black, Ella Langley, Don Felder, the Wallflowers, Mark Powell, and Blackhawk. Different ways to enjoy the festival include general admission tickets, tailgate and party packages, and RVing in the park.

outlawsandlegends.com

Fair Market, 1100 E. Fifth St.

The sixth annual Bloody Mary Festival includes the best bloody marys from around the city. Taste and enjoy them and then vote for your fave to help crown Best Bloody Mary in Austin. Tickets include unlimited bloody marys, spirits, beer, food, temporary tattoos, and photo ops.

fairmarketaustin.com

Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St.

Come celebrate the food, music, and people of Texas. Enjoy live music, entertainment, activities, food, drinks, and vendors all influenced by Texas’ spirit and diverse culture.

events.visitplano.com/event/texas-forever-fest-2025

Cave Without a Name Throne Room, 325 Kreutzberg Road

Enjoy an evening of contemporary acoustic music, soaring vocal harmonies, and a percussive tribal, world-beat vibe performed on an unusual mix of ancient and modern instruments, all focused on the theme of the spring equinox as a time of rebirth and renewed energy.

cavewithoutaname.com

Wynne Home Arts and Visitors Center, 1428 11th St.

Hosted by the Texas Thyme Unit, the festival is an annual showcase for locally grown herbs, perennials, native plants, vegetables, and bulbs. Speakers, herbal and garden vendors, music, and children’s activities round out the day’s events. The historic Wynne Home Arts and Visitors Center and its current art exhibition are also open to visitors.

texasthymeunit.org

Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.

The Frontier Times Museum presents this jamboree on the fourth Sunday of each month. The event includes live music, storytelling, and fun for all ages.

frontiertimesmuseum.org

Limestone County Fairgrounds, 922 N. Tyus St., State Highway 14 and FM 1245 East

The Limestone County Fair Association hosts its annual fair and livestock show, with attractions that include an opening weekend barbecue cookoff and concert, a carnival, a pet show, vendors, and a calf scramble.

limestonefair.org

Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.

This competition brings together high school students worldwide to design, program, and compete with industrial-size robots in a new game challenge. Teams collaborate, innovate, and showcase their engineering skills in a vibrant, competitive atmosphere that promotes STEM education and teamwork.

firstinspires.org/robotics/frc

Mansfield Park, 2886 SH 16 North

Come celebrate the 23rd annual event consisting of tent camping, a poker run, vendors, food, field events, music all day Friday and Saturday, a bike show, a tattoo contest, and and other festivities.

bikerralliesoftx.com

Dr. W. W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center, 600 Blinn Blvd.

Join the Blinn College-Brenham Theatre Arts Program for an evening of original 10-minute plays designed to inspire, enlighten, and entertain audiences.

visitbrenhamtexas.com/events/10-minute-play-festival

Various locations, Pollard Neighborhood

Each spring during the Azalea Trail, see inside some of Tyler’s landmark houses as you stroll through the city’s first historic district. A candlelight garden party and tour kicks off the annual weekend (held at 3117 Dinah Lane in the Pollard Neighborhood). Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, libations, live music, a photo booth, and a tour of a 1955 International Ranch style home. The next day features tours of midcentury homes including a 1949 International Ranch, a 1952 Colonial Revival Ranch, and a 1955 Colonial Revival Ranch. Some of the homes are residential designs by noted architects E. Davis Wilcox and Carl Gregory.

historictyler.org/htot

Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Texas Trust Way

The legendary group stops in Grand Prairie on its All the Good Times: The Farewell Tour. Don’t miss one final opportunity to see the iconic band perform their classic hits.

texastrustcutheatre.com

Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St.

One of the premier Western art events in the world, “Night of Artists” is an invitational art exhibition that includes the viewing and sale of new works of painting, sculpture, and mixed media by today’s leading contemporary Western artists.

briscoemuseum.org/noa2025

Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, 299 SH 332 West

Sample specialty brews from local breweries as well as wines. Listen to live music, grab a bite to eat from local food trucks, and check out items in the silent auction. The beautiful wooded grounds at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory are lit by torchlight, making it a perfect spot to enjoy the event.

gcbo.org

Presidio La Bahia State Historic Site, 217 Loop 71

The 39th annual event features a reenactment of the battle of Coleto Creek, which took place 10 miles east of Presidio La Bahia when Col. Fannin’s command was ordered to retreat and join with the main body of Texas troops under Gen. Sam Houston. Visitors can walk through reenactor camps, visit other historic sites, and wander the grounds of Presidio La Bahia. Saturday offers a nighttime candlelight tour.

thc.texas.gov/events/39th-annual-goliad-massacre-and-living-history-program

Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby

This festival celebrates more than 50 years of providing unique art experiences and education for the greater Houston area. As the nation’s premier spring outdoor art festival, the festival provides attendees with the opportunity to meet artists, view original works, and purchase one-of-a-kind art, prints, jewelry, sculptures, and functional art. The event also offers live entertainment, a food truck park, a craft beer and wine garden, and beverage stations throughout the festival.

bayoucityartfestival.com

Badu Park, 300 Legion Drive

Every year since 2005, chuckwagon enthusiasts have gathered on the banks of the Llano River and gone back in time to an era when the West was settled. Each wagon cooks and serves a meal of using traditional cooking methods from that era, wear traditional dress, and experience traditional neighborly fun as they compete for prizes in a number of categories.

llanochuckwagoncookoff.com

Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork, 5000 Clearfork Main St.

The Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival returns with an indulgent ode to the city’s diverse community of chefs and food artisans, craft brewers, winemakers, and distillers. With gourmet eats, craft drinks, and live beats, take a thrilling ride through North Texas’ finest culinary offerings.

fwfwf.org

Lee County Sheriffs Posse Rodeo Arena, 2591 US 290

Are you ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good time? Rodeo Giddings rolls into town with bareback bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, team calf roping, a calf scramble, and mutton bustin’.

lcspgiddings.com

Various Locations, 20027 San Marcos Highway 80

Art lovers and artists alike can explore the city’s colorful and creative side during the San Marcos Studio Tour. Visit featured studios on the tour map and see a group exhibition at MotherShip Studios for works from participating artists.

mothershipstudiostx.com

Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27

The guild hosts its annual event featuring vendors; seminars on carving in the round, relief carving, and chip carving; exhibitors; a show and sale; and the Texas State Woodcarving Championship.

texaswoodcarversguild.com

John L. Kuykendall Events Center and Arena, 2200 W. Ranch Road 152

The annual Fiddle Fest includes an open fiddle contest with youth, senior, open, and accompanist divisions. Saturday’s activities feature an evening music concert and dance with Billy Mata. The competition is free to attend while tickets need to be purchased for the concert and dance Saturday evening.

llanochamber.org/home

Downtown, 618 N. Main St.

All things sausage collide at Sausagefest. There’s the sausage toss contest, hog calling contest, children’s activities, arts and crafts vendors, dancing, food and drinks, live music, and competitions for sausage, wine, pickles, and sauerkraut. Admission is free.

schulenburgsausagefest.com

Scarborough Renaissance Festival, 2511 FM 66

Discover a 16th century English village celebrating the visit of King Henry VIII and Queen Katherine Parr, their royal court, and other guests. Visitors can enjoy full combat jousting, birds of prey exhibitions, the Mermaid Lagoon, nonstop Renaissance entertainment, an artisans’ marketplace, demonstrations, children’s knighting ceremonies, human chess matches, the Grande Parade, and themed weekends with interactive activities.

srfestival.com

Western Trail Heritage Park, 415 Main St.

Enjoy free cowboy fun on Main Street in downtown Bandera. Activities can include chuckwagon storyteller, rides on a saddle-broke longhorn, and horse-drawn wagon tours of the town. At Western Trail Heritage Park, see reenactments from the Western Trail Gunfighters at 10 a.m. and noon.

banderacowboycapital.com

Red Horse Saloon, 2440 SH 16 North

The Red Horse Saloon hosts the second annual Bandera Music Festival, an event that celebrates the Cowboy Capital of Texas’ music heritage—past, present, and future.

facebook.com/redhorsebandera

Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary, 814 N. Lamar St.

Spring is peak migration time, so the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory hosts Spring Fling for four weeks. Volunteers and staff are available each day to help identify the migrating and resident birds as well as keep a daily list going.

gcbo.org

Lakeside Park, 305 Buena Vista Drive

Plein air artists from across the nation work in various media to capture the outdoor sights and scenes of historic Marble Falls. With a pop-up gallery, live plein air painting, free art demonstrations, and a Student Art Day, there is so much to do to get fully immersed in the event.

https://hlcarts.com/paint-the-town-festival

Amarillo National Center, 3301 SE 10th Ave.

The competition brings skilled blacksmiths from around the globe to compete in forging, shaping, and crafting metalwork masterpieces. This intense competition highlights artistry and craftsmanship, celebrating the tradition and skill of blacksmithing at its finest.

worldchampionshipblacksmiths.com

Downtown, Main Street

Ranked the No.3 fine arts event in the country, the always-free Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival caters to the whole family, showcasing over 200 jury-selected visual artists, live music, local cuisine, the family-friendly TCC Makers Zone, craft beer, and wine tastings across 18 square blocks throughout downtown.

mainstreetartsfest.org

Amarillo National Center, 3301 SE 10th Ave.

The rodeo showcases authentic ranching skills, with teams from across the region competing in events like bronc riding, cattle sorting, and branding. This high-energy event celebrates the rugged heritage and traditions of West Texas ranch life.

wtranchrodeo.com

El Paso Convention Center, One Civic Center Plaza

This pop culture event brings the best in entertainment to West Texas, with celebrity guest panels, autograph signings, photo ops, gaming competitions, cosplay, contests, special events, and KidCon.

elpasocomiccon.com

Salmon Lake Park, 247 Salmon Lake Road

This event provides musicians of all levels a chance to join a vibrant community of bluegrass lovers for a laid-back weekend of camping and pickin’.

slpbluegrass.com

Pilot Point Historic Square, 107 W. Main St.

Bring the kiddos to Old City Park for a madcap search of more than 6,000 Easter eggs and photo ops with the Easter Bunny. Then, head to the square for the Flower Festival, where local nurseries, landscapers, gardeners, and vendors are on hand selling plants and helping everyone get their home ready for spring.

pilotpointtx.gov/590/easter-egg-hunt---flower-festival

Various locations

Texas wineries and artists showcase their merchandise and crafts in participating downtown shops. Proceeds go to help the Hico ISD art department. There’s also an outdoor market on First Street with more offerings from local artists.

hicotxchamber.org

Christ United Methodist Church, 3101 Coit Road

The show features an extended showcase from the musical “Damn Yankees” featuring the Plano Civic Chorus and performers from North Texas Performing Arts. In addition, the program offers solos and duets performed by the singers.

planocivicchorus.org

Amarillo National Center, 3301 SE 10th Ave.

The competition brings together collegiate riders to showcase their ranching and stock-handling skills through events like reining, cow work, and trail. This event emphasizes traditional horsemanship and ranch work, highlighting the talents of the next generation of skilled riders and stockmen.

nirsha.org/national-show

Antique Alley Texas, 300 E. Criner St.

Go on a treasure hunt in North Central Texas. Eight cities participate: Grandview, Cleburne, Maypearl, Alvarado, Venus, Keene, Joshua, and Waxahachie. Since 1999, this biannual event has offered multiple yard sales and vendor sites in fields on East FM 4. Local antique shops, specialty stores, and eateries offer special deals. There’s also musical entertainment, food trucks, car and tractor displays, and church fundraisers.

antiquealleytexas.com

Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, 1702 N. 13th St.

Brazoria County’s largest Easter egg hunts offers games, snacks, activities, a vendor market, photos with the Easter Bunny, and thousands of eggs filled with candy or small toys to be found by children ages 12 years and under.

visitvarnerhoggplantation.com

Schreiner University, 2100 Memorial Blvd.

Experience the charm and hospitality of the Texas Hill Country for three days of the best riding Texas has to offer. The 52nd annual ride includes quiet, well-paved roads, fully stocked rest stops, and panoramic scenery. Routes are suitable for all categories of participants, from novices to experienced riders.

easterbiketour.com

Downtown

Jefferson’s most popular and longest-running car show is open to all—if it runs, bring it. Activities include karaoke on Friday night, live entertainment and a live auction on Saturday night, and awards to be given out before the auction.

outlawnationals.com

Hunt County Fairgrounds, 9800 Jack Finney Blvd.

See the talents, skills, and aspiration of Hunt County youth at this fair that promotes agricultural growth and awareness through educational programs, competitions in breeding and showing of livestock, and by promoting and supporting the education of local children by providing scholarships. There is live entertainment, food, impressive animals, and a midway of rides and attractions.

huntcountyfair.net

Freeport Historical Museum, 311 E. Park Ave.

Selena Quintanilla lived in Lake Jackson, but she was born at the Freeport Community Hospital. Learn more about Freeport in the 1970s, and the historic hospital that many Brazosport residents call their birthplace.

freeportmuseum.com

McDonald Observatory, 3640 Dark Sky Drive

Join McDonald Observatory in celebrating far West Texas’s famous dark skies with special talks, tours, star parties, and other activities. Events are held at McDonald Observatory and locations throughout Alpine, Marfa, and surrounding communities.

mcdonaldobservatory.org

South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St.

Spotlighting South Texas’ peak spring migration in one of the country’s busiest flyways is the Birdiest Festival in America. The festival features birding field trips, presentations, workshops, bird walks, and educational programs by Jonathan Wood of The Raptor Project.

birdiestfestival.org

Fort Stockton Convention Center, 2181 I-10 Service Road

The most challenging open-road race in the country for more than 20 years, the Big Bend Open Road Race is a 118-mile loop from Fort Stockton to Sanderson and back that’s open to everyone older than 18. Festivities include a car show, a party at Rooney Park, and a parade through town showcasing all the cars and hot rods primed for the competition.

bborr.com

Various locations

Fiesta San Antonio started in 1891 as a one-parade event to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. Today, Fiesta is one of this nation’s premier festivals, with more than 100 local nonprofit organizations orchestrating festivities and raising funds that support the community throughout the year.

fiestasanantonio.org

580 Sports Complex, 2351 FM 580

There are plenty of rodeo activities to enjoy including mutton bustin’, calf roping, bronc riding, breakaway roping, team roping, a calf scramble, barrel racing, steer wrestling, and bull riding. There are also food trucks and vendors, kids activities, a queen and princess contest, trick riders, and a concert on Saturday evening. The barbecue competition on Saturday features teams vying for points, bragging rights, and awards.

lampasaschamber.org

Downtown , Beaton Street

Celebrate Texas’ first oil boom with festivities such as a chili cookoff, live entertainment including a Battle of the Bands competition, historical tours, and a variety of vendors and food booths. Kids can look forward to carnival rides, pet adoptions, and other activities.

visitcorsicana.com

Robinson Park , 123 Robinson Park Drive

Along with 28,000 pounds of crawfish, attendees can enjoy live music, a golf tournament, a gumbo cookoff, the Crawfish Motorcycle Fun Run, arts and crafts vendors, a rodeo with team roping and barrel racing, and a cornhole tournament.

llanocrawfishopen.com

Port Aransas Beach, Between beach mile markers 9 and 13.

See amazing feats of sand art and architecture as master sculptors from all over the world come to Port Aransas to make pure magic from the sand. This is the largest master sand-sculpting competition in the United States.

texassandfest.org

First Presbyterian Church, 800 Jefferson St.

The concert explores the richness and diversity of Romantic-era music, with a program that features music by Saint-Saens, Mendelssohn-Hensel, and Dohnani.

cameratasa.org

Val Verde County Fairgrounds , 2006 N. Main St.

See bull riders and bull fighters compete at the 47th annual event, named after the 1968 world champion and National Finals Rodeo winner from Del Rio.

georgepaulmemorialbullriding.com

Downtown, 103 W. Seventh St.

This is the 26th year that the Red Poppy Capital Of Texas has hosted this festival to celebrate the history and beauty of the city’s poppy season. Taking place in and around the historic town square, the festival features live music and arts performances, handcrafted works from local artisans, a classic car show, food, and family-friendly activities. The parade takes place Saturday morning and passes through the town square.

visit.georgetown.org/events/red_poppy_festival/index.php

Koenig Park, 1700 San Jacinto St.

Watch the Alsatian Dancers of Texas perform lively folk dances. Look up your Alsatian ancestry. Taste Alsatian cooking made with local recipes, including fresh parisa (a cured raw meat dish with cheese, peppers, onions, and spices) and Alsatian wines and beer. Castroville was founded in 1844 and is known as the “Little Alsace of Texas” and still boasts the largest population of Alsatian descendants in the nation.

Hilton Garden Inn , 1749 Scott Blvd.

The Texas State Button Society presents its annual spring show and sale, where attendees can find buttons, buttons, and more buttons. Hosted by the Austin Button Club, the event this year is themed “Once Upon a Time...on a Button.” The public is invited to come and learn a new hobby, browse vendor tables full of buttons, and visit with knowledgeable button collectors.

texasstatebuttonsociety.com

Max Starcke Park East Pavillion, 650 River Drive West

This prestigious cookoff is not for just the ladies—it’s also for junior miss cooks and supporting men as well. Over 300 judges participate in this event that in the past has offered live entertainment, a silent auction, raffle, and wagon drawings.

tlscco.com

Sam Houston Memorial Museum and Republic of Texas Presidential Library, 1836 Sam Houston Ave.

Step back in time for an event honoring Sam Houston and his times (1793-1863). Enjoy historical demonstrations, hands-on activities, and period music. Tour the homes the Houstons lived in while in Huntsville, gain access into the Steamboat House and the 19th-century cabins on the property.

samhoustonmemorialmuseum.com

Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road

The Hill Country Arts Foundation hosts this new event showcasing two days of music, wine, and food trucks.

hcaf.com

Plano ISD Robinson Fine Arts Center, 1800 Alma Drive

The orchestra performs the world premiere of a commissioned piece by composer Xi Wang, an associate professor at SMU’s Meadows School of Arts. Special guests include internationally acclaimed pianist Alessio Bax and the Plano Civic Chorus, performing works by Strauss, Rachmaninoff, and Borodin.

events.visitplano.com/event/grand-finale

Hill Country Mile, 100 N. Main St.

More than 450 colorful Corvettes and other classic vehicles line the historic Hill Country Mile and Main Plaza, attracting car enthusiasts and guests.

texas-corvette-association.com

Downtown , 200 block of West Main Street

Grand Prairie is the new home of the “Texas Country Reporter” Festival, a one-day arts and music festival filled with live music, vendors, and family fun.

gptx.org

Texas Maritime Museum, 1202 Navigation Circle

Indulge with the perfect blend of wine, music, and festivities at the 28th annual festival, hosted at the Texas Maritime Museum grounds and featuring more than 75 wines, live music, and local cuisine.

rockportwinefest.com

Bellville Fruehling Saengerfest, 952 S. Tesch

Originating back to 1860, this local German singing festival has live bands and German choirs at historic Concordia Hall. There are fun activities for children and adults. This is a charitable fundraiser with barbecue chicken and sausage with sauerkraut.

bellvillelions.org

Amistad National Recreation Area, 10477 US 90

This unique Texas birding experience connects birders with landowners. In 2025, the Birding the Border Festival returns to Del Rio where visitors have opportunities to birdwatch on private and restricted-access properties to find all kinds of bird species.

wildlife.tamu.edu/birding/birding-the-border-2025

Helotes Cornyval grounds, 12210 Leslie Road

This annual event features a carnival and midway with rides, games, food, and attractions; corn-eating contests; chicken bingo; racing pigs; a cornhole tournament; and a PRCA rodeo.

cornyval.org

The Jeffersonian Institute , 120 E. Austin St.

The 25th annual Civil War reenactment in historic Jefferson, features two full-scale battles, period encampments throughout the historic district, student living history demonstrations, a grand ball, a ladies tea, secret codes of the underground railroad, period sutlers, and the Illumination event at Oakwood Cemetery.

battleforjefferson.com

AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way

From the team behind the Windy City Smokeout and Chicago-based Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants comes the first-ever Lone Star Smokeout. Along with performances by top country artists, guests can experience a lineup of 10 of the country’s best barbecue teams and a robust craft beer program.

lonestarsmokeout.com

St. John Lutheran Church festival grounds, 210 Hickory Road

This springtime festival promotes and educates the public about honey bees and the nature that surrounds them. Enjoy vendors selling local honey and bee-related crafts. There are also workshops and clinics, local bee keeping clubs, native plant sales, educational groups, and food and drink, including honey beer.

tinyurl.com/4accw2nd

Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St.

Celebrating Asian American Heritage Foundation hosts its annual Asian American heritage festival, showcasing the rich cultures of Asia through numerous cultural demonstrations, performances, and vendors.

asianamericanheritage.org

Brown Plaza, Cantu Street

Enjoy the holiday Cinco de Mayo on the border with a festival of music, culture, and celebration.

facebook.com/brownplazaofdelrio

Downtown , 109 Depot St.

Enjoy an event filled with artist demonstrations, live music, food, and hands-on activities in historic downtown Elgin. In addition, there are artist and maker markets, scheduled lectures, guided public art walks, and church sanctuary tours.

elgintexas.gov

Downtown , 1721 S. Tyler St.

The half-marathon whisks runners through scenic downtown, historic Oliver Eakle and Wolflin neighborhoods, past parks, and through central Amarillo.

hopeandhealingplace.org/half-marathon

Cibolo Center for Conservation, 140 City Park Road

Moondance is a longstanding monthly outdoor concert series at the Cibolo beginning in May and running through October. Grab lawn chairs, coolers, and friends, and come enjoy live music from local bands under the oak trees.

cibolo.org/moondance

Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Texas Trust Way

The famed foodist reflects on his decades in food media, presents several of his favorite culinary mega-hacks, and offers a culinary variety show that is as entertaining as it is informative.

texastrustcutheatre.com

The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive

The Houston-based quartet performs “Screen to Stage,” the ensemble’s favorite movie music alongside string quartets from film composers Miklós Rózsa and Erich Korngold.

cypresscreekface.org

Lee County Fairgrounds, 2495 US 290

Enjoy live music from country crooners to indie rock bands; cold brews; local artisans offering handcrafted jewelry to funky art pieces; the Charcoal Challenge BBQ Cookoff, where pitmasters from all over Central Texas come to compete; carnival rides including an antique carousel; special days including Senior Citizens Day (Friday) and Armed Forces Day (Saturday), and a patriotic parade.

leecountyfairtx.com

Downtown , 101 Pecan St.

Cooks work to see who can make the best 12-ounce ribeye steak. Attendees get to enjoy a steak dinner, of course, plus there’s shopping, live entertainment, and a separate wine-tasting event.

texassteakcookoff.com

Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites, 414 State Loop 92

Celebrate the history of the Bluff Schuetzenverein, a German marksmanship and social organization that once made its home on the grounds of Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites. The day is full of entertainment, community booths, family activities, living history demonstrations, special tours, and food and drink.

bluffschuetzenfest.org

The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive

Michael Cavanaugh unveils the “Singer Songwriters Series,” his latest creation following the acclaimed “The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John” and “A Merry Rockin’ Christmas.” The Tony- and Grammy-nominated performer is known for his lead role in Billy Joel’s Broadway hit “Movin’ Out.”

cypresscreekface.org

Quiet Valley Ranch, 3876 Medina Highway

Enjoy 18 days and nights of music featuring songwriters of national and international acclaim. This is one of the longest continuously running music festivals in the United States and offers activities for all ages with a focus on nurturing and developing artistic expression, especially the art of songwriting, in a loving family-friendly environment.

kerrvillefolkfestival.org

Mansfield Park, 2886 SH 16 North

Enjoy three nights of cowboy action at this Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned rodeo presented by Bandera Pro Rodeo.

banderaprorodeo.org

YO Ranch Hotel, 2033 Sidney Baker

This exhibition offers work by some of the finest professional artists and craftspeople from Texas and has established a reputation as a prestigious sale in a beautiful venue, produced and managed by the artists themselves.

texasmasters.com

Bandera County Courthouse, 500 Main St.

The annual Memorial Day weekend parade travels down Main Street on Saturday. Head to the courthouse lawn to find arts and crafts vendors at the Stampede Market Days on Saturday and Sunday.

banderaprorodeo.org

Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall, 2310 SH 39

After the rodeo, there’s dancing and live music every Saturday night from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

cridersrandd.com

Farmers Market, 201 N. Chestnut St.

This annual event is held at the Gainesville Farmers Market and includes local entertainment, food, vendors, and a kid zone. Car enthusiasts can also find entertainment with a stroll through the car show.

gainesvillecofc.com