A note regarding COVID-19
Elgin
Explore Elgin Arts and Culture
May 9-11
Downtown Elgin, 109 Depot St.
Enjoy a day of activities and fun for the whole family. Local studios open their doors to the public and downtown businesses host artist demonstrations, live music, and tours in historic downtown Elgin. Stop by the artists and makers market to find food vendors and a variety of art, including paintings, sculptures, woodworking, jewelry, blacksmithing, fiber arts, and photography.
Corpus Christi
Festival De Cine Latino Americano
May 10-12
Performing Arts Center, 6300 Ocean Drive
In cooperation with the Corpus Christi Film Commission and Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Festival De Cine Latino Americano-Corpus Christi is a new event to showcase the finest international Latino and Latin American content and promote talented Latino filmmakers. It provides a platform for innovative, original, and thought-provoking works that are by, about, and for the Latino community.
Conroe
Big As Texas Festival
May 10-12
Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 9333 Airport Road
With aspirations as large as the Lone Star State, this new outdoor celebration features a world-class music lineup, Texas vendors and artisans, custom exhibitions, immersive art installations, live-fire grilling, carnival games, and fun for all ages. The lineup of performers includes Thomas Rhett, Dierks Bentley, Dwight Yoakam, Midland, Morgan Wade, and Breland.
Austin
O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships
May 11
Brush Square Park, 409 E. Fifth St.
The O. Henry Museum Pun-Off World Championships is an internationally renowned spoken-word competition focused on the art of the pun. There are two competitions, PunSlingers and Punniest of Show, voted upon by the public.
Mckinney
Second Saturday Bird Walks
May 11
Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place
Second Saturday Bird Walks in the Heard Wildlife Sanctuary are offered by volunteers from the Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society. These bird walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. There are also plenty of opportunities provided for participants to ask questions from experienced birders. Prairie, woodland, and wetland habitats are included in these walks.
The Woodlands
Woodforest Bank TRI
May 11
Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive
As one of the premier multisport events in the region, the Woodforest Bank TRI offers a beginner-friendly atmosphere, first-rate race management, and scenic courses. The race features a 500-meter open swim, 12.8-mile bike race, and 5K run.
Rockport
Sink Your Shucks Community Oyster Reef Restoration Event
May 11
Goose Island State Park, 202 S. Palmetto St.
Join the Harte Research Institute’s Sink Your Shucks program at Goose Island State Park to help rebuild an oyster reef in Aransas Bay. Volunteers work stations to bag recycled oyster shells then place them into the bay. Participants of all ages are welcome, but shells can be heavy and volunteers are near open water, so close parental guidance is required. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes (wading boots are perfect), clothes that can get wet and dirty, sunscreen, and a hat. Work gloves and shovels are provided as well as drinks and snacks. Volunteers receive a free T-shirt for signing up while supplies last. The Sink Your Shucks program, founded in 2009, is the first in Texas to reclaim more than 1,000,000 pounds of shucked oyster shells from local restaurants and wholesalers and return them to our local waters, providing substrate to form new reefs and habitat for fish, crabs, and other organisms.
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Giddings
Lee County Fair and Charcoal Challenge Barbecue
May 16-18
Lee County Fairgrounds on Hwy 290, 2495 SH 290 West
On the third weekend in May, the Lee County Fair takes center state in Giddings. Activities include live music, shopping, local art and food contests, and a carnival with an antique carousel open for the kids. Friday is Senior Citizens Day and Saturday includes an Armed Forces Day ceremony and parade. At the Charcoal Challenge Barbecue Cookoff, teams from all over Central Texas compete in a variety of foods, drinks, and barbecue.
Fulton
Babes On The Bay
May 17-18
Fulton Convention Center, 402 N. Fulton Beach Road
This is the largest one-day female angler fishing tournament in the country. Women from all over Texas and across the country come together for a fun-filled weekend with live bands, vendor booths, and educational outreach.
La Grange
Bluff SchuetzenFest
May 18
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. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Bluff Scheutzenverein hosted dances, concerts, picnics, and shooting competitions, welcoming people from across Texas. Commemorate these traditions with a day full of entertainment, community booths, family activities, living history demonstrations, special tours, and food and drink.
Garland
Asian American Heritage Festival
May 18
Downtown Garland Square, 520 W. State St.
A day of unity in diversity pays tribute to the diverse and talented Asian Pacific American communities. Enjoy cultural performances from countries such as Thailand, Laos, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines, Singapore, Myanmar, India, Japan, Korea, and Hawaii. Highlights include a Colorful World Parade, a captivating lion dance, craft stalls, and art performances showcasing the creativity and skillful hands of Asian Pacific Americans.
Mesquite
Barn Dance
May 18
Opal Lawrence Historical Park, 711 E. Kearney St.
An 1887 livestock barn at Opal Lawrence Historical Park is the setting for this old-fashioned barn dance. All are welcome to attend.
San Angelo
Armed Forces Day
May 18
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 South Oakes St.
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark hosts this Armed Forces Day event, with artillery salutes and special displays to honor the nation’s armed forces.
Kerrville
Folk Festival
May 23-June 9
Quiet Valley Ranch, 3876 Medina Highway
This annual festival features several days and nights of music from songwriters of national and international acclaim. Founded in 1972, the festival 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.
Bandera
Memorial Day Weekend Stampede Rodeo and Parade
May 24-26
Mansfield Park and Main Street, 2886 SH 16 North
Bandera Pro Rodeo presents three nights of Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned rodeos with bull riding, team roping, bareback riding, and other competitions. The annual Memorial Day Parade down Main Street gets underway Saturday at 11 a.m.
Fredericksburg
Crawfish Festival
May 24-26
Marktplatz, 100 W. Main St.
At this festival on Memorial Day Weekend, indulge on great Cajun food, live music, shopping, and a kids’ carnival. This event is sponsored by the Fredericksburg Jaycees.
Kerrville
Texas Masters of Fine Art and Craft
May 24-26
Y.O. Ranch Hotel and Conference Center, 2033 Sidney Baker St.
This exhibition offers works 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.
Fulton
Fishing Expo
May 26-28
Fulton Convention Center, 402 N. Fulton Beach Road
At this annual expo, visitors can find some of the finest tackle used by industry pros and recreational anglers, along with guides, apparel, art, and other merchandise for all their fishing needs. The family-oriented event, which has indoor and outdoor vendor booths, includes the annual Texas Rattler Kids Fishing Tourney and goodie bags for children.
Bandera
Memorial Day Arts and Craft Show
May 26-27
Bandera County Courthouse Lawn, 500 Main St.
As part of the Memorial Day Weekend Stampede, Bandera hosts this arts and crafts show with vendors set up on the courthouse lawn.
San Angelo
Memorial Day
May 27
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St.
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark invites visitors to attend this program that honors the nation’s military members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Amarillo
Summer Concert Series
May 28; June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug. 6
Sam Houston Park, 4101 Line Ave.
Starlight Theater presents free music, local food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly fun on Tuesday evenings at Sam Houston Park from the end of May to the beginning of August.
Yoakum
Tom Tom Festival
May 31-June 2
Yoakum City Park, 105 Kvinta Drive
Kick off your summer in Yoakum style. The 96th annual festival honors the city’s tomato growing heritage with fun activities that include a pageant; parade; carnival; rodeo; barbecue cookoff; car show; 5K run; arts and craft booths; food trucks; a biergarten; cornhole, softball, and domino tournaments; daytime music; and two live performances by headlining country artists with dances to follow at the city park pavilion.
Jacksonville
Tomato Festival
May 31-June 8
Various locations
For several days, Jacksonville becomes “Tomatoville.” The festival, marking its 40th anniversary this year, features tomato-eating, salsa, and bloody mary contests; fishing and dodgeball tournaments; a street dance, and many other tomato-centric events.
Graham
Food Truck Championship of Texas
June 1
Graham Downtown Square, 608 Elm St.
Food trucks of all varieties take over “America’s Largest Downtown Square” to compete for the coveted grand champion prize and a total payout of $16,000. The day kicks off with the Possum Pedal Bike Ride early in the morning and ends with a ticketed evening concert at the Young County Arena.
Bandera
Chuckwagon Dinner and Show
June 1-29
Flying L Ranch and Resort, 675 Flying L Drive
A barbecue dinner with all the fixins’, live country music, dancing, and Western entertainment are part of the fun at this chuckwagon dinner and show on Saturday evenings.
Waxahachie
Gingerbread Trail Home Tour
June 1-2
Various locations
This year, the Gingerbread Trail Home Tour theme is “Main Street.” Embark on an immersive journey through the city’s downtown, where each step uncovers the stories and architectural elements that define the community. With exclusive access to landmarks, private homes, and special exhibits, this year’s trail showcases the heart and soul of Main Street in every detail.
Pancake Breakfast Fly-In
June 1
Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Drive
Spend the day taking in classic airplanes and fighters, fly-overs, helicopter rides, Midlothian Classic Wheels Car Club, live music, and children’s activities.
Boerne
Old Jail Museum Tours
June 1-29
Kendall County Historic Jail, 208 E. San Antonio Ave.
The Kendall County Historic Jail was constructed in 1887 and served for a century as the county jail. In recent years, the Friends of the Kendall County Historic Jail have restored the space, bringing it back to life as a one-of-a-kind museum of Kendall County history. Tours are offered every Saturday.
Mesquite
Championship Rodeo
June 1-Aug. 31
Mesquite Arena, 1818 Rodeo Drive
The world-famous Mesquite Championship Rodeo is back every Saturday night this summer. This is a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo, and in 2020, it was awarded the PRCA Small Rodeo of the Year award. Live music follows the action each night.
Hunt
Crider’s Rodeo & Dancehall
June 1-Aug. 31
Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall, 2310 SH 39
Crider’s Rodeo and Dancehall, an entertainment spot along the banks of the Guadalupe River, opens its doors to host rodeos, live music, and dancing on Saturday nights all summer long.
Grand Prairie
Crawfish Boil
June 1
Grand Prairie Farmers Market, 121 W. Main Street
The Grand Prairie Farmers Market hosts its annual Crawfish Boil. Enjoy live music, delicious crawfish, a gift market, arts and crafts vendors, and other fun.
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Lake Jackson
Youth Fishing Event
June 1
Sea Center Texas, 302 Medical Drive
Pack your sunscreen, hat, lawn chair and fishing gear for a couple of hours of catch-and-release fishing at Sea Center Texas’ marine fish hatchery and visitor education center.
Weatherford
Secret Gardens of Parker County Tour
June 1
Chandor Gardens, 711 W. Lee Ave.
Enjoy a self-guided journey through seven unique gardens in Parker County. Discover what lies behind the hedges, fences, and gates at the third annual tour, presented by the Friends of Chandor Gardens. This is a self-guided tour, so you can make your own itinerary and go at your own pace between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. See stunning views, landscaping ideas, fascinating plants, and garden art. Those purchasing tickets online receive an emailed brochure with information about each garden and a map closer to the tour date. Ticket holders are provided a printed copy of the brochure at the first garden gate visited the day of the event.
Seguin
Central Park Summer Concert Series
June 2-30
Central Park, 201 S. Austin St.
The concert series offers something for every musical taste, including a final patriotic concert that salutes veterans and active military members. The family-friendly concerts are held every Sunday this month in Central Park in historic downtown Seguin.
Goliad
Wayback Wednesdays
June 5-July 31
Presidio La Bahia, 217 Loop 71
The history of Presidio La Bahia, Texas’ only fully restored Spanish presidio, is brought to life every Wednesday during the months of June and July. Visit with historians as they bring the past to life and explore little-known stories from the Presidio’s early days. Learn about the daily life of a presidial trooper stationed on the frontier of Spanish Texas. Explore the stone walls and battlements of the old presidio and duck inside for a look at the museum and collection of artifacts from the 1700 and 1800s.
Marfa
Agave Festival
June 6-9
Various locations
This annual festival celebrates the agave and its influence on culture through food, film, music, science, and spirits. Enjoy tastings hosted by agave spirit producers, one-of-a-kind dining experiences, and performances by contemporary and regional musicians.
Houston
The Houston Ballet: “Four Seasons”
June 6-16
Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas Ave.
The Houston Ballet’s 2023-24 season, which celebrates Stanton Welch AM’s 20-year tenure as artistic director of the ballet company, comes to a close with “Four Seasons,” featuring works from four choreographers including Welch and Dwight Rhoden, founding artistic director and resident choreographer of Complexions Contemporary Ballet.
Amarillo
Texas Route 66 Festival
June 6-15
Various locations
Route 66, the road that helped shape America, turns 100 years old in 2026. Starting in 2023, the annual Texas Route 66 Festival kicked off years of celebrations leading up to the historic route’s centennial. This festival features 10 days packed with events along the Texas route including classic car shows, bus tours, cattle drives, parades, music festivals, and a grand finale festival in Amarillo’s Route 66 Historic District.
Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo and Cattle Drive
June 6-8
Amarillo National Center and Downtown, 401 S. Buchanan St. and 1000 S Polk St.
Coors Cowboy Club hosts this rodeo that features cowboys from area ranches participating in a friendly but serious competition. Events include saddle bronc, stray gathering, trailer loading, and wild cow milking. The cattle drive consists of 60 Longhorns, motorized groups, and riders that parade from downtown Amarillo to the Tri-state Fairgrounds.
San Antonio
Fiesta Noche del Rio
June 7-Aug. 3
Arneson River Theatre, 418 Villita St.
The oldest outdoor dance performance of its kind in the United States, Fiesta Noche del Rio, Spanish for “Party Night on the River,” is a musical variety show of authentic Mexican, Spanish, and Texas songs and dances performed by local professionals. San Antonio’s annual iconic cultural performance, full of colorfully costumed dancers and rich, lush sounds, brings to life the deep roots that make San Antonio a special place for love and life. The audience is seated on tiered grass seats across the river from the stage, located in La Villita, the Little Spanish Village of the city.
Blanco
Lavender Festival
June 7-9
Historic Town Square, 300 Main St.
The Lavender Capital of Texas celebrates 19 years as one of the Hill Country’s premier festival venues. Artisans, food, local and regional beer and wine, live music, and lots and lots of lavender are available. The first commercial lavender farm in the state of Texas, Hill Country Lavender, is open for tours. The festival is free to attend.
Hillsboro
Bond’s Alley Art Festival
June 7-8
Bond’s Alley, West Elm Street
Dating to 1964, the Bond’s Alley Art Festival is one of the premier art festivals in Central Texas. Bond’s Alley dates back to the first days of Hillsboro and is situated between what was once Texas’ oldest pharmacy, T.B. Bond Pharmacy, and Hillsboro’s oldest building, the Old Rock Saloon. Artists and artisans fill Bond’s Alley and downtown sidewalks, giving visitors a chance to shop for crafts and food.
New Braunfels
Friday Afternoon Club
June 7-Aug. 30
Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road
Now in its 26th year, this Gruene Hall tradition is where hipsters, oldsters, suits, locals and drifters mix it up to start their weekend. The quintessential Friday happy hour includes great beer prices, prize giveaways, and Texas tunes broadcast live by KNBT 92.1 FM Radio New Braunfels. There’s even a very special guest interview each week.
Elgin
Juneteenth Festival and Parade
June 7-8
Veterans Memorial Park, 109 Depot St.
Head to Elgin’s Veterans Park and enjoy a Juneteenth parade and festival featuring music, vendors selling locally made goods, food, and lots of fun for the whole family.
Lubbock
First Friday Art Trail
June 7, July 5, Aug. 2
Lubbock Cultural District
First Friday Art Trail is a self-guided art tour held in the Lubbock Cultural District in partnership with a variety of art centers, museums, galleries, and businesses. Come out for live music, food trucks, and art from local, national, and international artists.
San Marcos
Texas Water Safari
June 8
San Marcos River Park, 211 San Marcos Springs Drive
Considered the world’s toughest canoe race, the Texas Water Safari is a 260-mile-long canoe and kayak race from Spring Lake in San Marcos to the city of Seadrift on the Texas coastline. Come cheer the teams on at San Marcos City Park and Rio Vista Park.
Galveston
World Ocean Day Festival
June 8
East Beach, 1923 Boddeker Road
The Artist Boat’s World Ocean Day Festival brings the international celebration of the ocean to Galveston. With interactive exhibits, the Beautify the Bucket art contest, live music, and art workshops, the festival is fun and educational for ocean lovers of all ages.
Nacogdoches
Texas Blueberry Festival
June 8
Downtown, 200 E. Main St.
One of the most delicious festivals in the Lone Star State, the Texas Blueberry Festival marks its 34th year with a daylong celebration of the blueberry harvest. As the only state-sanctioned blueberry festival in Texas, this annual event attracts more than 19,000 people to downtown Nacogdoches on the second Saturday in June. Stay for the week or weekend and fill your calendar with a smorgasbord of activities such as live music, blueberry picking, auto exhibits, shopping, and restaurant specials.
East Bernard
Czech Kolache-Klobase Festival
June 8
Riverside Hall, 14643 Buls Road
Enjoy live music and dancing with bands and entertainers performing from morning to night. A plate lunch of barbecue chicken, sausage, sauerkraut, and trimmings is available for purchase. Hamburgers are available in the evening. There are also arts and crafts vendors, a raffle, cake walk, and plenty of kolaches.
Boerne
Abendkonzert
June 11, 25; July 2, 16
Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St.
Come hear traditional German music and stories of Boerne’s historic past at these summer concerts featuring the Boerne Village Band. Founded in 1860 by German immigrant Karl Dienger, the group is the oldest continuously active German band outside of Germany.
Amarillo
East Texas Route 66 Bus Tour
June 12
Discover Route 66’s rich history on this journey that takes riders from Amarillo to Shamrock, stopping at all the iconic landmarks and hotspots that have shaped the history and culture of this legendary road. Buses depart from the Bivins House.
College Station
41@100: A Celebration of George H.W. Bush
June 13
George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum, Texas A&M University campus, 1000 George Bush Drive West
The George & Barbara Bush Foundation invites visitors to join the Bush family in their celebration honoring the life and legacy of President George H.W. Bush on what would’ve been his 100th birthday. The community celebration includes the grand opening of the Marine One/4141 Locomotive Pavilion, a birthday cake and ice cream reception with special appearance by Sully the Service Dog; and a moderated conversation with President Bush’s grandchildren.
Amarillo
West Texas Route 66 Bus Tour
June 13
Discover Route 66’s rich history on this journey that takes riders from Amarillo to Glenrio, New Mexico, stopping at famous hotspots such as the historic Midpoint Cafe, Dot’s Mini Museum, and the renowned Cadillac Ranch. Buses depart from the Bivins House.
Lockhart
Chisholm Trail Roundup
June 13-15
Lockhart City Park, 504 City Park Road
The Chisholm Trail Roundup is Lockhart’s largest annual festival and tourism event. Now celebrating its 51st year, the event has a range of family activities including a petting zoo, pig races, a carnival, rodeo, barbecue cookoff, the Grand Parade in historic downtown, and live entertainment.
Aransas Pass
Shrimporee
June 14-16
Shrimporee Festival Grounds, 200 E. Johnson Ave.
The annual Shrimporee festival has celebrated the rich heritage of this coastal community for 76 years. The festival pays homage to a time when Aransas Pass was known as the Shrimp Capital of the World. The weekend includes live music on two stages, craft vendors, a live cooking stage serving up shrimp, a carnival, and kids’ zone and several family-friendly activities.
Rockport-fulton
Market Days
June 14-16
Rockport Harbor, 100 Sea Breeze Drive
Live music plays throughout the weekend while you peruse over 100 vendors and more than a dozen food trucks and food merchants. There’s seating in the shade for 48 people and you can bring your pets. Come join the fun at the Festival Grounds at Rockport Harbor.
Port Aransas
Ladies’ Powder Puff Fishing Tournament
June 14-15
Fisherman’s Wharf, 900 Tarpon St.
This is the largest all-female fishing tournament on the Texas coast. Trophies are awarded to first, second, and third place finishers in the guided and amateur divisions.
New Braunfels
Old Gruene Market Days
June 15-16; July 20-21; August 17-18
Gruene Historic District, 1601 Hunter Road
Every month, nearly 100 vendors converge in Gruene Historic District to offer uniquely crafted items and packaged Texas foods.
Grand Prairie
Father’s Day Car Show and Concert
June 15-16
Traders Village, 2603 Mayfield Road
Celebrate Father’s Day weekend at Traders Village and enjoy a car show and concert. Bring Dad and the whole family for live music and classic cars.
Lake Jackson
Bird Banding
June 15, July 20, Aug. 17
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, 299 SH 332 West
Once a month, visitors can watch volunteers collect baseline data on bird populations at the sanctuary. The banding station is an excellent opportunity to see birds up close and to learn about the birds of the Brazosport area.
Plano
Juneteenth Celebration
June 15
Downtown Plano Arts District, 1021 E. 15th St.
This event honors the lives, struggles, and successes of the city’s Black ancestors and current leaders while also celebrating when all Americans became free. A gospel concert in celebration of Black Music Month also takes place at McCall Plaza.
Edinburg
Juneteenth Jubilee
June 15
Promenade Park Amphitheater, 201 W. McIntyre St.
The city of Edinburg and the Edinburg Juneteenth Jubilee Committee invite travelers to this annual Juneteenth celebration, an event showcasing the rich Black heritage of the Rio Grande Valley. Along with commemorating the holiday, festivities include musical performances, arts and crafts vendors, and food vendors.
Bastrop
“Harriet Tubman: The Journey to Freedom”
June 15-Aug. 15
Kerr Community Center, 1308 Walnut St.
The Wofford Sculpture Studio presents its traveling 9-foot monument that celebrates Harriet Tubman’s heroic journey to rescue enslaved people in the 1800s. The sculpture has traveled the country since 2020, but this is the first time it is on display in Texas. See it at the Kerr Community Center, a gathering spot for the African American community of Bastrop during the time of racial segregation in the United States.
Waco
Water Lantern Festival
June 15
Baylor Basin at McLane Stadium, 1001 S. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd.
The Waco Water Lantern Festival brings people together for a celebration of light and community. The evening includes food trucks, music, activities, and thousands of lanterns lighting up the night.
Mesquite
Mesquite Rocks
June 20
Mesquite Arts Front Yard, 1527 N. Galloway Ave.
Bring the family to this kid-friendly event that features tribute bands covering the greatest hits of popular and folk music.
El Paso
“Viva El Paso!”
June 21-Aug. 3
McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre, 1331 McKelligon Canyon Road
Experience El Paso’s outdoor musical extravaganza. This colorful musical celebrates the four major cultures that have influenced the City of the Sun. The Native American, Spanish Conquistador, Mexican, and Western American cultures and their histories come alive through drama, song, and dance by a cast of over 50 performers.
Boerne
Moondance Concert
June 22, July 20, Aug. 17
Cibolo Center for Conservation, 140 City Park Road
Moondance is a longstanding, beloved tradition at the Cibolo. Grab your lawn chairs, coolers, and friends, and come enjoy live music from local bands under the oak trees. This summer, the center welcomes Trey Gonzalez, the Randy Carson Band, and Cactus Country.
Baytown
Full Moon Hike
June 22, July 20, Aug. 17
Baytown Nature Center, 6213 Bayway Drive
Enjoy a nighttime walk and explore nature’s handiwork. Take advanatage of this opportunity to visit the nocturnal habitats that are home to owls, raccoons, opossums, and other wildlife that emerge after dark.
Freeport
Fort Velasco Day
June 22
Freeport Historical Museum, 311 E. Park Ave.
Fort Velasco Day commemorates the 191st anniversary of the Battle of Fort Velasco. This living history event attracts reenactors from across the state who give visitors a glimpse of what life and conflict was like at the mouth of the Brazos River in 1830s Texas.
New Braunfels
Frank Schlather Day in Gruene
June 23
Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road
Also known as Frank’s Tranquilizer Hour, this yearly event commemorates the legendary former “mayor” of Gruene with special offers including select domestic beers for 50 cents from noon to 2 p.m.
Luling
Watermelon Thump
June 27-30
Watermelon Thump Pavilion, 319 E. Davis St.
For 71 years, Luling has honored hard-working local watermelon farmers with a festival celebrating all things watermelon. Enjoy four days of live music, food booths, pageants, the World Championship Seed Spitting Contest, a carnival, parade, car show, and market.
Lubbock
Cotton Fest
June 27-29
Cook’s Garage, 11002 US 87 D
When early summer rolls around, a celebration of all things music and cotton makes its way to the High Plains of Texas. A weekend-long festival, journey out to Lubbock for three days of camping, cornhole, barbecue cookoffs, and some of the biggest names in Texas country music at William Clark Green’s Cotton Fest.
Kilgore
Texas Shakespeare Festival
June 27-July 28
TSF Performance Venue, 1200 Henderson Blvd.
East Texas’ only professional theater company performs each summer in rep two Shakespeare plays, a non-Shakespearean classic, a musical, and a production for children. The main stage productions are produced in rotating repertory Thursday through Sunday, with an afternoon matinee and an evening performance each day. This summer’s list of plays are “Much Ado About Nothing,” “Peter and the Starcatcher,” “Julius Caesar,” “Sweeney Todd,” and the children’s play “Tinker Bell.”
Del Rio
Independence Day Rodeo
June 28-29
Val Verde Fairgrounds , 2006 N. Main St.
Take the family out for a rodeo night, presented by the Rotary Club of Del Rio, complete with bull riding, barrel racing, and mutton bustin’ among other traditional rodeo events.
Boerne
Tour de Boerne
June 29
Don Strange Ranch, 103 Waring Welfare Road
Ready for a Texas-size challenge? Saddle up for a ride across beautiful terrain. Known for steep hills, epic views, and friendly faces, the Tour de Boerne is the fastest-growing charity bike ride in the Lone Star State. The race begins and ends at Don Strange Ranch.
Baytown
Historic Building Tours
June 29
Republic of Texas Plaza, 5117 N. Main St.
On the last Saturday of the month, the historic 1894 one-room Wooster School and 1910 Brown-McKay Farmhouse, located at The Republic of Texas Plaza, are open to the public for tours. Learn about the past at the city’s living history museum.
Southlake
Stars and Stripes
July 3
Southlake Town Square, 1400 Main St.
Stars and Stripes is held annually on July 3 in the heart of Southlake’s Town Square. This event ignites the spirit of patriotism and community with an array of delectable festival foods, engaging activities for all ages, and, of course, a display of fireworks that lights up the night sky.
Waxahachie
Crape Myrtle Festival and Parade
July 3-4
Waxahachie Sports Complex; Historic Downtown , 151 Broadhead Road; 100 W. Main St.
Designated the Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas, Waxahachie hosts this 26th annual celebration which features a tailgate party and concert at Waxahachie Sports Complex, followed the next day by a parade through historic downtown Waxahachie, where blooming crape myrtles line the street, and a fireworks show.
Baytown
Fourth of July Celebration
July 3-4
Bicentennial Park, 1001 Market St.
The city of Baytown’s annual Fourth of July event is a two-day spectacular that celebrates American Independence Day. This outdoor festival features live musical entertainment, activities, a parade, food and shopping vendors, and ends with a spectacular fireworks display.
San Angelo
Holiday Salutes at Fort Concho
July 4
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 South Oakes
Fort Concho puts on a patriotic display with hourly artillery salutes to mark the nation’s 248th birthday. The event runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Plainview
Red, White, and Moo Milk Festival and Parade
July 4
Hale County Courthouse, 500 Broadway St.
Organized by the Red, White, and Moo Committee, which consists of local dairies including Grand View Dairy, Fox Dairy, Legacy Farms, Dairy Fountain, and Descanso Dairy, the Red, White, and Moo Milk Festival and Parade includes a parade down Broadway Street, music, bounce houses, mobile dairy classrooms, a petting zoo, face painting, food trucks, and free ice cream, milk, and cheese.
Rockdale
Sesquicentennial Celebration
July 4-15
Various locations
It’s Rockdale’s 150th Birthday and everyone is invited to enjoy 12 days of festivities that celebrate the city’s past and future. Events kick off with a July Fourth Drone Light Show at Fair Park. Other highlights include a community parade, car show, quilt exhibition, community art exhibition, a heritage celebration at The 1895, historic walking tours, live music, family activities, historical presentations, and vendors. The festival wraps up with a costumed Sesquicentennial Gala Dinner and Dance featuring Kenny Orts.
Rockport
July Fourth Patriotic Boat Parade and Fireworks
July 4
Little Bay at Rockport Beach
Get in a patriotic mood watching the boat parade that gets underway at noon—the best views are from Broadway adjacent to Little Bay or directly across from the north end of Rockport Beach. The Wendell Family Fireworks Show is held at dark later in the evening.
Bandera
Barbecue Dinner and Fourth of July Parade
July 4
American Lion Post 410, 127 Legion Drive, Lakehills
American Legion Post 410 in Lakehills hosts this Fourth of July event that includes a parade in the morning followed by a barbecue meal and live music with the B-17s featuring Frank Castro.
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Pet Parade
July 4
Bandera City Park, 173 Main St.
Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League, Inc. presents its 28th annual Pet Parade. Dress up your pets and join other participants in the parade. Categories for the judging contest include Best Creative Costume and Best in Show.
Amarillo
Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo
July 4-6
Will Rogers Range Riders Arena, 8829 FM 1541
Will Rogers Range Riders, founded in the late 1930s, is the oldest continually operating riding club in the country. The organization hosts a variety of events including ropings, mounted shootings, and trail rides. The largest event is the annual rodeo held over the Fourth of July weekend that features live music, mutton busting, and a United Professional Rodeo Association-sanctioned rodeo.
The Woodlands
Red, Hot, and Blue Festival
July 4
Various locations
Enjoy a variety of activities at Town Green Park, Northshore Park, Rob Fleming Park, Hughes Landing, and Waterway Square. All sites feature live music in the evening with bands playing until the Fireworks Extravaganza. Some locations offer concessions and kids’ activities like face painting and balloon art.
Jefferson
Jefferson Salutes America
July 4
Various locations
Come to Jefferson to partake in an old-fashioned celebration of the country’s birthday. Activities at Ostott Park include a kids’ parade, a homemade ice cream contest, a cake and pie auction, games, and live music. At night, the grand finale fireworks show goes off over the Big Cypress Bayou by the LED-lighted historical bridge.
Freeport
Fishin’ Fiesta
July 4-7
Freeport Municipal Park, 421 N. Brazosport Blvd.
Since 1947, anglers have been drawn to this fishing tournament in the hopes of catching the biggest redfish, barracuda, or any other offshore or inshore fish. Along with fishing, the Fiesta has games, food, live entertainment, dances, arts and crafts, and a fireworks display on Saturday night. The tournament is one of the largest on the Gulf and includes prizes for both offshore and inshore categories.
Corsicana
Freedom Fest
July 4
IOOF Park, 3440 W. Second Ave.
Head to Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Park for a star-spangled celebration and a day filled with family fun, kids’ games, mouthwatering dishes at food trucks, live music, and an awe-inspiring fireworks show at night.
Granbury
Hometown Fourth of July: 50 Golden Years
July 4-7
Downtown, Historic Granbury Square
Granbury Chamber presents the city’s 50th annual Fourth of July celebration. For four days, the historic square of Granbury comes alive with vendors offering souvenirs, handmade crafts, food, and other goods. The highlight of the festivities is the Fourth of July parade, a tradition that kicks off the event with colorful floats, marching bands, and community organizations. The sun sets on the evening with a fireworks display that lights up the night sky over Lake Granbury.
Kerrville
Open Pro Rodeo
July 5-6
Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
Lester Meier Rodeo Company presents a full rodeo with exciting events including bareback and saddle bronc riding, calf roping, team roping, ladies barrel racing, bull riding, calf scramble, and mutton busting for the kids.
Edinburg
Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks In Edinburg
July 6
Ebony Hill’s Golf Course, 300 W. Palm Drive
Texas Cook’Em High Steaks is back. This year’s event promises to be the biggest and best yet, featuring top musical acts, a fireworks show, Freedom SkyDive Jump, and, of course, one of the best steak barbecue cookoffs in Texas.
Rockport
Art Festival
July 6-7
Rockport Festival Grounds, 1500 E. Laurel St.
Founded in 1969 as a way to stimulate the arts economy in Rockport, an emerging art colony on the Texas Gulf Coast, the Rockport Art Festival has since become a staple of the summer season on the coast, with over 120 artists selling their work to over 10,000 art buyers.
Bandera
Chuck Wagon Dinner and Show
July 6-27
Flying L Ranch and Resort, 675 Flying L Drive
A barbecue dinner with all the fixins’, live country music, dancing, and Western entertainment are part of the fun at this chuckwagon dinner and show on Saturday evenings.
Mesquite
Art Exhibitions
July 8-Sept. 20
Mesquite Arts Center Main Gallery, 1527 N. Galloway Ave.
The Mesquite Arts Center presents two exhibitions featuring works by Dallas-based artists Marc Dominus, who uses found objects to “manipulate paints into layers of shape, color, and texture,” and Alec DeJesus, whose paintings and murals have been on display and seen around Big D since his move to Texas from Illinois in 2018.
Lampasas
Spring Ho
July 8-14
Various locations
Founded in 1972, the annual Spring Ho was first held the second full weekend in July, but through the years has grown into a weeklong event. Festivities include live music, shops by the creek, entertainment for kids and families, a fireworks show, and a parade.
Lubbock
Bards, Brews, and Brawls
July 10
LHUCA Icehouse, 511 Ave. J
Do you love games, beer, and music? Enjoy a day of game demos with Stormcrow Games, fantasy map creation, West Texas Comedy, Bardic personas of Russell Thompson and Travis Burge, and pirate-themed sessions of Roll Initative with LHUCA Game Masters. This event is in preparation for the Hub City Renaissance Faire at LHUCA in October.
Port Aransas
Deep Sea Roundup
July 11-14
Fisherman’s Wharf, 900 Tarpon St.
Dating back to the 1930s, the Deep Sea Roundup is the oldest fishing tournament on the Gulf Coast. The fish categories remain the same, following the Texas and federal fishing guidelines. This is a tournament for all who wish to participate—men, women, and youth—with trophies given out to first, second and third place in the guided and amateur divisions. Weigh-in for all divisions is at the Fred Rhodes Pavilion in Roberts Point Park.
San Angelo
In Conversation: Will Wilson Exhibit
July 11-Sept. 15
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
The exhibit features the work of contemporary Navajo (Diné) photographer Will Wilson, together in a dialogue with the work of Edward Curtis, best known for his portfolios of romanticized photos published as “The North American Indian” (1907-1930).
Ingram
“Charlotte’s Web”
July 11, 13, 19, 21, 26
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
The classic children’s story about friendship, courage, and self-sacrifice comes to life on the outdoor stage at the Hill Country Arts Foundation. The play runs on different nights from the other children’s production, “The Velveteen Rabbit.”
“The Velveteen Rabbit”
July 12, 18, 20, 25, 27
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
Hill Country Arts Foundation presents the story of a stuffed rabbit who is given to a child at Christmas and told that if he is loved enough, he’ll become real. When the child falls ill, the toy is to be thrown away but is given a new life and a new view of reality. The play runs on different nights from the other children’s production, “Charlotte’s Web.”
Summer ArtMart
July 12-Aug. 9
Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road
The Summer ArtMart is a handcrafted art show and sale that features the handiwork of crafters and artisans from around the state.
Laredo
International Sister Cities Festival
July 12-14
Sames Auto Arena, 6700 Arena Blvd.
Celebrating its 20th year, this festival transforms an arena into an indoor mercado featuring artisans from all over Mexico selling a variety of native products including leather goods, home décor, jewelry, clothing, food and candies.
Weatherford
Parker County Peach Festival
July 13
Downtown, 1 Courthouse Square
The 39th annual Parker County Peach Festival, held in historic downtown Weatherford, invites visitors to indulge in peachy treats including homemade peach ice cream, peach cobbler, peach pie, peach tea, peach smoothies, ice cream topped with fresh peaches, or just plain ol’ juicy peaches. There’s nonstop entertainment and activities for the entire family with a food competition, vendors and store specials, and two stages featuring local talent. Around 2,200 cyclists participate in the Peach Pedal Bike Ride as well.
Mesquite
Texas Haunters Convention
July 13-14
Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive
Taking over more than 55,000 square feet of space, this convention aimed at Halloween and cosplay enthusiasts offers a large variety of family-friendly vendors, demonstrations, and classes.
Plano
Retro Expo
July 13-14
Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Shop for hard-to-find vintage and collectible toys, comic books, records, video games, apparel, props, exclusives, and other items.
Waco
Waco Mac Fest
July 14
Southern Roots Brewing Co., 219 N. Eighth St.
On National Mac and Cheese Day, Roni’s Mac Bar is hosting Waco’s first Mac Fest, a celebration of all things macaroni and cheese. This festival features a variety of local food vendors, live music, activities for kids, outdoor games, and other family-oriented fun.
Rockport-fulton
Market Days
July 19-21
Rockport Harbor, 100 Sea Breeze Drive
Live music plays throughout the weekend while you peruse over 100 vendors and more than a dozen food trucks and food merchants. There’s seating in the shade for 48 people and you can bring your pets. Come join the fun at the Festival Grounds at Rockport Harbor.
Kerrville
Heart of the Hills Golf Tournament
July 23-26
Scott Schreiner Municipal Golf Course, 1 Country Club Drive
For more than 75 years, golfers from around the country and state have competed in this annual 72-hole tournament.
Clute
Great Texas Mosquito Festival
July 25-27
Clute Municipal Park, 100 Parkview Drive
At this fun-filled family event, celebrating its 43rd year, festivalgoers can expect vendor booths with a variety of foods, arts and crafts, and other merchandise; a carnival; live entertainment each evening; and Willie-Man-Chew, the 26-foot-tall mosquito mascot that greets visitors.
Grapevine
Summer Wine Train
July 26
Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 S. Main St.
Experience the nightlife onboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s second annual Summer Wine Train. The disco-themed two-hour trip includes individually portioned savory bites and two complimentary glasses of wine served in a souvenir glass. Additional wine is available for purchase. Ages 21 and up only.
Naples
Watermelon Festival and Rodeo
July 26-28
Naples Melon Patch and Rodeo Grounds, Front and Floyd streets
One of the biggest events in the area, the 86th annual Watermelon Festival and Rodeo, held every year on the last full weekend of July, features sweet East Texas melons, a parade, arts and craft booths, largest watermelon contest, a rodeo with PRCA-sanctioned and local events, an antique car show, and other festivities.
Edinburg
FridaFest
July 27
Promenade Park Amphitheater and Water Gardens, 202 N. 10th Ave.
This festival that honors renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo as well as the spirit of perseverance and empowerment. FridaFest features live art demonstrations and performances, Frida’s zoo and animal exhibit, and a number of children’s activities. The festival also includes the Frida Look-A-Like Contest which takes place in the Edinburg Municipal Auditorium. The evening is capped off by a concert that will have the whole family dancing.
Rockport
Rockin’ Rockport Regatta
July 27-28
Rockport Yacht Club, 722 Navigation Circle
The Rockport Yacht Club hosts this annual Texas Sailing Association-sanctioned youth sailing event, where participants must be under 20 to compete. Potentially 90 boats may be entered in this event that brings families to the Rockport area for a summer weekend.
Bandera
National Day of the American Cowboy
July 27
Bandera County Courthouse and Mansfield Park , 500 Main St. and 2886 SH 16 North
Celebrate National Day of the American Cowboy in the Cowboy Capital of the World. Festivities taking place on the courthouse lawn include a Frontier Times Museum’s celebration, gunfighter shows, live music, and special Old West guests. In the evening, Ridin the River Cowboy Fellowship hosts its Bulls, Barrels, and Breakaway contest, a rodeo event at Mansfield Park.
Galveston
Esports Summit
July 27-28
Galveston Island Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd.
Enjoy an opportunity to look, learn, and participate in this fast-growing entertainment industry. Daily panels focus on the influence esports has on STEM education, mental and physical health, and diversity in gaming. There are also appearances by voiceover and game celebrities and game developers, demonstrations, gaming areas, and tournaments for all ages.
Baytown
Historic Building Tours
July 27
Republic of Texas Plaza, 5117 N. Main St.
On the last Saturday of the month, the historic 1894 one-room Wooster School and 1910 Brown-McKay Farmhouse, located at The Republic of Texas Plaza, are open to the public for tours. Learn about the past at the city’s living history museum.
Saturday History Lecture Series: National Cowboy Day
July 27
Enjoy learning about National Cowboy Day with a guest lecturer while also having an opportunity to explore the historic 1894 one-room Wooster School and 1910 Brown-McKay Farmhouse, located at The Republic of Texas Plaza.
San Angelo
Buffalo Soldier Anniversary Day
July 28
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 South Oakes
This event features programs and activities to mark the anniversary of the creation, by an act of Congress, of the all-black Buffalo Soldier units in the U.S. Army in 1866.
Houston
Shakespeare Festival
Aug. 1-10
Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive
Debuting in 1975, the Houston Shakespeare Festival, a collaboration between the city and the University of Houston’s School of Theatre, offers free public performances of the Bard’s works each summer at Hermann Park’s Miller Outdoor Theatre. There is seating on the hill and in the covered audience area.
Boerne
Old Jail Museum Tours
Aug. 3-31
Kendall County Historic Jail, 208 E. San Antonio Ave.
The Kendall County Historic Jail was constructed in 1887 and served for a century as the county jail. In recent years, the Friends of the Kendall County Historic Jail have restored the space, bringing it back to life as a one-of-a-kind museum of Kendall County history. Tours are offered every Saturday.
Port Aransas
Texas Legends Billfish Fishing Tournament
Aug. 7-24
Fisherman’s Wharf, 900 Tarpon St.
This tournament pioneered the concept of a video-release format with points awarded for blue marlin, white marlin, and sailfish. It is unique in that once you are registered in the tournament, you may depart from any Texas port. The Port Aransas weigh-in and awards allows fisherman easy access to the natural offshore structure and deep-water rigs for which this area is famous.
Plano
Quilt Plano
Aug. 9-10
Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway
The Quilters Guild of Plano presents this annual quilt show that features hundreds of judged quilts, vendors, and skill sessions. This year’s event highlights over 300 judged quilts and 45-plus vendors from across Texas showcasing fabrics, sewing machines, notions, and other quilt-related items for purchase. Attendees can enjoy a variety of special exhibits, skill demonstrations, hourly door prizes, and mini quilt auctions. The guild’s charity raffle quilt, “Timeless Starburst,” is also on display.
Seguin
186th Birthday Party
Aug. 9
Heritage Village, 200 Block of East Live Oak Street
Seguin celebrates its 186th birthday with a party at the Seguin’s First Church and the Campbell-Hoermann Log Cabin in Heritage Village. Festivities over the years have included a barbecue dinner, homemade ice cream contestant, and live entertainment.
Weslaco
Alfresco Weslaco
Aug. 15-Feb. 20
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.
Rockport-fulton
Market Days
Aug. 16-18
Rockport Harbor, 100 Sea Breeze Drive
Live music plays throughout the weekend while you peruse over 100 vendors and more than a dozen food trucks and food merchants. There’s seating in the shade for 48 people and you can bring your pets. Come join the fun at the Festival Grounds at Rockport Harbor.
Denton
North Texas Fair and Rodeo
Aug. 16-24
North Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd.
The 96th annual fair and rodeo features nine day of entertaining activities including country music concerts, first-class rodeos, livestock shows, kids’ and fun zones, a carnival, parade, and other attractions.
Jefferson
Texas UFO Con
Aug. 17
Jefferson Convention and Visitor Center, 305 E. Austin St.
This all-day convention covers Texas-based UFO sightings, alien encounters, and UFO crash sites. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite extraterrestrial.
Austin
“Freedom to Write, Freedom to Read: The Story of PEN”
Aug. 17-Feb. 28
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.
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County Fair
Aug. 22-25
Gillespie County Fairgrounds and Exhibition Hall, 530 Fair Drive
The oldest continuous county fair in Texas marks its 136th year. Enjoy four big days filled with fun events, including livestock shows and judging, agricultural and household exhibits, arts and crafts, live music and dancing, and live pari-mutuel horse racing.
Port Aransas
Texas Women Anglers Tournament
Aug. 23-25
Fisherman’s Whart, 900 Tarpon St.
The Texas Women Anglers Tournament is a women-only, family-run fishing tournament held every summer in Port Aransas. It was founded in the 1980s with the mission to raise funds for the Women’s Shelter of South Texas, now named The Purple Door. In 1989, 18 boats registered for the tournament with over 50 women anglers. Today, an average of 70 boats and over 400 women anglers gather in Port Aransas to fish the tournament.
Castroville
St. Louis Day Celebration
Aug. 24-25
Koenig Park , 1700 San Jacinto St.
Celebrate the feast of St. Louis, the patron saint of St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville. This event, held annually since 1882, kicks off with an old-fashioned biergarten on Saturday evening, with food and drinks, live music, polka and Alsatian-style dancing, washer and cornhole tournaments, and children’s games located in the Boardwalk. On Sunday, the main event takes place: a barbecue brisket and sausage lunch. Enjoy music and dancing all day, along with games for adults and children, raffles, a silent auction, bingo, and a country store.
Hamilton
Hamilton County Dove Festival
Aug. 29-Sept. 1
Hamilton Historic Main Street, Downtown
Hamilton calls itself the dove-hunting capital of Texas, and to mark the opening of dove-hunting season, the town hosts this annual festival, celebrating its 52nd year. Spend Labor Day weekend enjoying music every night and exploring a variety of local vendors while indulging in mouthwatering festival foods during the day.
Boerne
Kendall County Fair
Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Herff Park, 1307 River Road
The Kendall County Fair Association hosts the 118th annual Kendall County Fair. Head to the fairgrounds for a weekend of good old-fashioned community fun, with vendors, a Queen’s Pageant, a rodeo and livestock show on Friday and Saturday, and Bull Riding Extreme on Sunday. A parade on Main Street takes place on Saturday. Attendees can also see exhibits in the Homestead Heritage Exhibit Hall.
San Antonio
Water Lantern Festival
Sept. 28
Millers Pond Park, 6175 Old Pearsall Road
The San Antonio Water Lantern Festival brings people together for a celebration of light and community. The evening includes food trucks, music, activities, and thousands of lanterns lighting up the night.