Luling Foundation Farm, 523 S. Mulberry St.

Get your grill on for a youth beef burger competition. Youth in grades 3-12 compete in a creative burger grill-off. Beef and grills are provided.

lulingfoundation.org

The Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre, 111 W. Main St.

Hand-picked by the late George Harrison’s sister, these actors/musicians won Branson’s Best Band, Best Show, Best Tribute Show, and Visitors’ Choice Entertainer of The Year. The group of four plays plays Beatles hits from all eras and has toured all over the world with sold-out shows.

thebarnhillcenter.com/events

Southlake Town Square, 1400 Main St.

Celebrate Southlake’s birthday with fellow area residents. Local organizations, community groups, and nonprofits are the heart of this event. There’s a cake contest, activity booths, live entertainment, and food vendors.

visitsouthlaketexas.com/events/special-events-7/celebrate-southlake

The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St.

Donny Edwards is the only Elvis tribute artist to have been granted permission by Elvis Presley Enterprises to perform his show on the estate grounds of Graceland. His humility, charm, and southern manner, coupled with his uncanny sound and appearance, makes you feel as if you are watching Elvis Presley live.

brauntex.org

Freestone County Courthouse , 118 E. Commerce St.

Celebrate the love of vehicles at this annual show. With over 40 judged classes, you’re sure to find the right fit for your car, truck, or motorcycle. See the Antique Tractor Club’s tractors and enjoy food vendors, live music, raffles, a city-wide garage sale, and the Ladies Poker Stroll.

fairfieldtexaschamber.com

Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place

Experience a night of prehistoric proportions with an adults-only evening under the stars featuring the ‘90s blockbuster, “Jurassic Park.” See iconic dinosaurs on the big screen and in the outdoor amphitheater while being surrounded by life-size animatronic dinosaurs along the nature trail. Feast on food from vendors, and enjoy a selection of beverages.

heardmuseum.org/jurassic-night-out

Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave.

Celebrate Buddy Holly’s birthday with live music, special screenings, and children’s activities. Holly was from Lubbock, and the city still honors its legendary rock ‘n’ roll star.

ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/buddy-holly-center/events

Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St.

Bring chairs and a blanket for lawn seating to a Journey tribute show. Food is available for purchase.

midlothian.tx.us/907/autumn-concert-series

Historic Nash Farm, 626 Ball St.

ItalianCarFest is a prelude to the 38th annual GrapeFest. This is the largest show of premier Italian automobiles in the Southwest. There are more than 90 modern and classic vehicles, from Fiats and Alfa Romeos to Lamborghinis and Ferraris, Maseratis, Siatas, and Lancias. Admission is free. Guests of all ages are encouraged to attend.

grapevinetexasusa.com/event/italiancarfest/38711

Congress Avenue Bridge, 100 S. Congress Ave.

Celebrate this batty event as the world’s largest urban bat colony takes flight. About 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats take up seasonal residence beneath the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, and spectators can see the bats take to the skies for their nightly flight. Enjoy live music, children activities, and a costume contest.

roadwayevents.com/event/bat-fest

Germania Insurance Amphitheater, 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd.

Float Fest is changing it up this year and hosts a full-day lineup of hip-hop, rap, and pop sets. Headlining artists include Lil Wayne, The Kid Laroi, Jessie Murph, Anella Herim, Preston Wayne, Sadie Rose Van, and DJ Blackbeard.

floatfest.net

R. A. Apffel East Beach Park , 1923 Boddeker Drive

Bring a headlamp and an adventurous spirit for this run under the stars on Galveston Island’s East Beach. Choose from a 5K or 10K along the water’s edge. The Kids Mile starts in the evening. Finisher medals and race T-shirts are available for all.

runintexas.com/gcrab

Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, 315 W. Avenue B

Do you love art? Do you like to doodle and draw? How do you feel about comic books? This Family Day is all about learning to draw and exploring art. While here, check out the museum’s exhibit that inspired this topic: “Hemingway in Comics.”

templeparks.com

Heritage Square Park, 400 N. Main St.

Held year-round every Saturday in downtown Taylor’s Heritage Square, local produce and products are ripe for the picking. There is live music and food at most markets, too.

heritage_square_farmers_market.mailchimpsites.com

Marktplatz Pavilion, 100 W. Main St.

The Friends of the Pioneer Memorial Library holds its annual book sale fundraiser. Shop a wide variety of genres at reasonable prices.

fbgtx.org

Historical Gillespie County Jail, 117 W. San Antonio St.

Tour this two-story stone structure that served as the fourth jail for Gillespie County, organized in 1848 and constructed in 1885. The ground floor housed a holding area and living quarters for the jailer. The second floor had two steel-clad cells located against the east wall and maximum security cells in the center and at the back. The building was used as a county jail until 1939.

visitfredericksburgtx.com/event/historic-1885-county-jail-tours/37242

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

, 500 Main St.

Enjoy free cowboy fun in downtown Bandera on Satudays. Activities can include chuckwagon storytelling, taking a horse-drawn wagon tour of Bandera, and listening to live Western music.

banderabusiness.com

Rattlesnake Ridge, 126 SH 16 South

On Saturdays, see the Bandera Cattle Company Gunfighters reenact 1800s gunfights twice a day at Rattlesnake Ridge, located behind the Bandera Visitors Center.

facebook.com/banderagunfighters

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 503 N. Queen St.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church was dedicated on June 18, 1893. The 675,000 bricks for the church were molded by hand and baked on-site from mud brought by wagon from the Trinity River. Other interesting elements include stained-glass windows from Italy and France and a mural of “The Transfiguration of Christ” from the 1920s. Tours of the church are offered on Saturdays.

shpalestine.org

Farmers Market Pavilion, 815 W. Spring St.

On Saturdays, a variety of local farmers, ranchers, food producers, and artisans gather and sell merchandise at the pavilion in the Palestine Historic Main Street district.

palestinefarmersmarket.com

The Dogwood Arts Council organizes this monthly art walk that features over 30 local and area artists. Come see original art, meet the artists, and shop to support the small businesses that host each artist. Maps with the artists’ locations are available the day of the art walk, which begins at Redlands Hotel.

dogwoodartscouncil.com

Trade Days Grounds, 4214 W. Oak St.

Held the first Saturday of each month, Trade Days is a unique shopping experience with vendors selling everything from crafts to plants to lemonade. The grounds have a kids zone and food trucks.

palestinetradedays.net

Palestine High School Auditorium, 1600 SH Loop 256

The Dogwood Jamboree is a Branson-style country music show filled with family fun, laughter, and classic country music.

visitpalestine.com

Texas Jailhouse, 704 Ave. A

Texas Jailhouse is the host of this year’s Parapalooza, a night of paranormal adventure that includes vendors, food, and special guest speakers including Paradocs, Paranormal-Chicks, Haunted Heifer, Darkseid, The Witch Project, Parapeculiar, and Becky Vickers.

txjailhouse.com

Abner Jackson Plantation Site, Farm-to-Market Road 2004 near State Highway 332

Visit the historic archeological site formerly owned by Maj. Abner Jackson, the namesake of the city of Lake Jackson. Once a prosperous sugar plantation, the site was destroyed by the hurricane that devastated Galveston in 1900. Learn about the sugar-making process of the 1840s and how convict labor replaced slave labor during the 1870s.

ljhistory.org

Stahlman Park, 2211 Bluewater Highway

The market offers handmade, homemade, and homegrown products, along with food trucks.

visitsurfsidebeachtx.org

Alden B. Dow Office Museum, 101 S. Parking Place

Take a self-guided tour of the restored midcentury architectural beauty of Alden B. Dow’s 1943 downtown office. Learn about the city’s beginnings and the indelible mark that Dow left as the principal architect of Lake Jackson.

ljhistory.org

Red Tail Pavilion, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway

This event features Neo Soul Night Under the Stars, an annual outdoor concert featuring soul and R&B music, along with food vendors and family fun. Bring lawn chairs and a cooler for this popular summer event.

visitplano.com

Shop from young artists at this inaugural makers market. Students ages 8 to 18 sell their artistic creations during this one-day mini arts festival at Market Street.

visitthewoodlands.com

The Palace Theater , 112 W. Sixth Ave.

The 1970 tribute band from Nashville performs songs by Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Journey, and other classic rock artists.

corsicanapalace.com

Historic Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road

Find what you need at this market open every Saturday, whether you want to hike the trails, shop in the open air, get gardening inspiration, take classes on growing food, volunteer at the Cibolo Center for Conservation, or get new recipe ideas.

cibolo.org/locations/herff-farm

Black Rifle Coffee Company, 101 S. Main St.

The coffee company and its neighbors host this old-fashioned block party. Enjoy live music, food and drink, and a car show.

events.timely.fun/e6hnx1k2/tile;event=black-rifle-block-party-2;instance=20240907180000

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts Grand Hall, 1 Love St.

Artists Carla Bosh and Suzie Baker host workshops, Having Fun With Acrylics, En Plein Air (taught by Bosh on Sept. 7) and Compositional Strategies for Painting Success (taught by Baker on Sept. 14).

samfa.org/workshops

Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27

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

kerrmarketdays.org

Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

The international Surrealist movement emphasized dreams, chance, and the unconscious. A hundred years after Surrealism’s inception, explore its revolutionary contributions to art across mediums, geography, and time. The exhibition includes famed Surrealists such as Hans Bellmer, Leonora Carrington, Max Ernst, Wifredo Lam, and Man Ray, alongside artists inspired by its innovations. “Long Live Surrealism!” expands our understanding of one of the twentieth century’s most enduring ideas—and its continued relevance today.

blantonmuseum.org/rotation/long-live-surrealism/

Merrell Center, 6301 S. Stadium Lane

Homeowners and DIY enthusiasts alike can see kitchen and bathroom remodels and outdoor living spaces. Curated exhibitors bring the tools and inspiration to transform your house into the home of your dreams. Hands-on demonstrations and insightful seminars are included.

katyhomeimprovementexpo.com

114 Walnut St., Downtown

The inaugural Art Walk in downtown Jefferson supports the visions of area artists. Enjoy drinks and snacks as you meander from shop to shop.

walnutstreetgallery.art

Artspace 111, 111 Hampton St.

“Journey of the Lost Lobo” is a series of paintings created after the passing of artist Dennis Blagg’s older brother and his best friend in April 2023. Big Bend becomes a stage for a play about death as the final act, lit by light of a full moon. The solo exhibition reflects on the metaphors of the landscape of comfort, grief, and absolution.

artspace111.com/exhibitions/172-journey-of-the-lost-lobo-works-by-dennis-blagg

The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St.

Award-winning American journalist Todd Wilkinson explores how artists inspired and influenced the creation of Yellowstone National Park through their paintings and passion for the American West.

briscoemuseum.org/learn/#events

Beeville Art Museum, 401 E. Fannin

The exhibition features Tiffany Heng-Hui Lee’s mixed-media paper collages and sculptures inspired by the Chinese philosophy of the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Lee’s abstract work aims to raise environmental awareness by reflecting the interconnectedness of our ecosystem through the five elements.

bamtexas.org

The Dell Hall at the Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive

Ecuadorian singer-songwriter Javier Jara teams up with the 18-piece string orchestra, Austin Unconducted, to present an orchestral rendition of the Our Rhythms, Our Voices project. For the project, Javier Jara and his team interviewed Latin American immigrants in the United States from all walks of life and turned those interviews into songs using a rhythm from the person’s homeland. The concert and the project aim to celebrate Latin American immigrants in their diversity, cultural heritage, and contributions to the U.S. and beyond.

my.thelongcenter.org/3765/3767

Warehouse Living Arts Center, 119 W. Sixth Ave.

Warehouse Living Arts Center presents this youth show based on the children’s classic novel. Experience this stage adaptation of the enchanting tale.

thewlac.com

The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road

Guests get an introduction to fine art techniques in a playful environment. The casual style of exploration and creativity provides an evening of fun and fabrication. Projects and themes change each week.

hccarts.org/art-after-hours

Region One Service Center, 1900 W. Schunior St.

Audience members can view local, national, and international films in any genre throughout the festival. They can also look forward to meeting many of the folks who brought these films to life. Check the festival program to see if a film block features a filmmaker Q&A session following the screening. The films are scheduled in blocks, which are groups of films that are the same length and in the same category. The festival also includes workshops, panels, and presentations.

stxiff.com

The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W Market St.

The Alamo and the Briscoe Western Art Museum present the inaugural Voices of the West Living Legends series. Enjoy a conversation with country music singer, songwriter, actor, and nine-time Grammy Award winner Ray Benson from Asleep At The Wheel, moderated by John Spong. A more exclusive experience is offered to a limited number of VIP tickets that include an open bar, light appetizers, and a meet and greet with Benson just before the show. Briscoe Museum members receive a special discount code via email.

briscoemuseum.org

Historic Main Street District, 636 S. Main St.

Mark your calendars for the 38th Annual GrapeFest. There are a variety of annual events, special wine tastings, and kid-friendly activities when Main Street closes down to traffic for the four-day festival throughout the second weekend in September.

grapevinetexasusa.com/grapefest

Downtown Rowlett Green, 4001 Main St.

On Thursday nights, enjoy a delightful evening at the downtown Rowlett Green. Explore a variety of food vendors offering seasonal treats and local favorites. Browse through unique craft stalls showcasing handmade goods and artistic creations.

rowletttx.gov/1911/53551/taste-of-fall-farmers-craft-market

Fort Stockton Community Theatre , 102 S. Nelson St.

Barrio Fest is a celebration of Hispanic culture in the heart of Fort Stockton. Experience the rich traditions and lively spirit of the “barrio” (neighborhood) surrounding the Community Theatre and Nelson Street. Enjoy family-friendly activities, educational exhibits, cultural showcases, historical tours, food and craft vendors, and live music.

fscommunitytheatre.org

Museum of the Big Bend, 400 N. Harrison St.

The 38th annual Trappings of Texas includes an opening weekend reception and sale for the nation’s longest-running annual exhibit of premier Western art and custom cowboy gear, with more than 50 artists displaying their works.

museumofthebigbend.com/trappings-of-texas

Bishop Arts Theatre Center, 215 S. Tyler St.

“Jet Fuel” is an original play about sex, gender, and the construct of fairness in elite sports, inspired by the story of Olympic sprinter Caster Semenya.

ci.ovationtix.com/36177/production/1172837

Downtown, 109 Depot St.

Sip a little wine and shop as you stroll through the stores in Elgin’s historic downtown. Find diverse merchandise, eclectic décor, artwork by local artists, live music, the Elgin farmers market, delicious food, and friendly people.

elgintexas.gov

LHUCA, 511 Ave. K

This monthly program occurs the first Thursday after First Friday Art Trail. The event allows attendees to learn about the current work on display at a slower pace and gives them access to exclusive insight from the LHUCA curator and staff.

lhuca.org

Legacy West, 7600 Windrose Ave.

On the second Thursday of the month, visitors are invited to sip, savor, and shop their way through this luxury mixed-use development in the heart of Plano. Sample drinks and culinary treats while browsing shops and seeing live entertainment.

visitplano.com

Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett St.

Tuesdays through Saturdays, visitors can experience three different art exhibits: “Our Hectic Lives” by Patty Thomas; Kerrville Art Club Member Show, a local artist exhibition and art sale; and “Magnificent Seven Rides Again.”

kacckerrville.com

7 Oaks , 14865 Garner Road

Enjoy an intimate night of acoustic music with Colorado-based, Americana and blues singer/songwriter David Starr. The Arkansas native has released over 11 albums and honed his decades-long career touring internationally and sharing the stage with esteemed artists such as John Oates (Hall & Oates) and John McEuen, as well as opening for acts like America, Karla Bonoff, Jim Messina, and Survivor.

7oakseventgarden.com/events

Color Factory , 3303 Kirby Drive

Color Factory’s vibrant halls welcome the hues of Halloween in this limited-time, family-friendly experience. Ghoulish giveaways, spellbinding photo ops, seasonal treats (no tricks!), and a new scavenger hunt are bound to show you a frighteningly fun time.

colorfactory.co/houston

Four Seasons Hotel Houston , 1300 Lamar St.

The James Beard Foundation and Houston First co-host Taste America: Houston, one of 20 stops in the culinary series celebrating culinary excellence and the local restaurants at the heart of our communities. The tasting is an unparalleled opportunity for guests to experience the exceptional and delicious work of James Beard Foundation-curated talent.

jamesbeard.org/events/taste-america-houston-4

Downtown Nacogdoches, 200 E. Main St.

Some of the biggest, baddest rigs in the country are on display in downtown Nacogdoches on the beautiful brick streets. This two-day event features food, games, a live auction, and live music.

facebook.com/oldtownrigdown

Various locations, 101 N. Main St.

This event is a fusion of creativity, showcasing a blend of film, visual arts, music, and hands-on workshops. The film portion screens a variety of independent and studio films from different American and Latin American filmmakers. Special events take place throughout the weekend.

vivatexasfilmfestival.com

Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St.

Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor, and a leggy lab assistant, Inga, Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s.

bastropoperahouse.org

Tri-State Fairgrounds, 3301 SE 10th Ave.

For more than 90 years, the Tri-State Fair and Rodeo has hosted exhibitors and offered carnival rides, food booths, rodeo excitement, and entertainers.

tristatefair.com

Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.

Embark on a captivating evening of art and music when the Amarillo Symphony performs Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition,” featuring digital art by Geoff Case, and Jake Fridkis, principal flutist of the Fort Worth Symphony, performs Kevin Puts’ “Flute Concerto.”

amarillosymphony.org

Texas State Railroad Palestine Depot, 789 Park Road 70

From the moment one steps aboard a vintage 1920s car, 135 years of history come alive. Relaxed seating, thoughtful décor, and responsive car attendants add to the ambiance of the scenic journey afforded by travelers a century ago.

texasstaterailroad.net

Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St.

At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America’s most renowned folk heroes and Texas law enforcement’s worst nightmares. See their story unfold on the stage of an historic downtown landmark.

uptowntheatergp.com

Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.

Brazosport Center Stages presents Neil Simon’s classic play about two single pals—a sloppy sportswriter and a fastidious news writer—who strain their friendship by becoming roommates.

brazosportcenter.org

Menil Drawing Institute, 1412 W. Main St.

Curated by Kelly Montana, assistant curator at the Menil Drawing Institute, this is the sixth installment in the Menil Collection’s Wall Drawing Series, which began in 2018 as part of the institute’s commitment to seeking new approaches to the form and language of drawing.

menil.org

The Arcadia Live, 717 Water St.

Actors and stars of the cult classic, Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, and Jon Gries, return to the Arcadia for an interactive and entertaining conversation following a screening of the movie.

thearcadialive.org

The Star in Frisco, 1 Cowboys Way

Four to six high school football teams from Texas and surrounding states compete in games. Teams start with a private group mass the night before, learn about the September 11th attacks, and compete against like-minded teams.

globalfootball.com

Downtown Caldwell, 100 Buck St.

The annual Kolache Festival offers attractions and homemade kolaches. See the crowning of Miss Kolache, followed by the youth “beseda” dancers. There’s also the kolache eating contest, kolache baking championship, a 5K Kolache Krunch run, and polka music. Arts and crafts, food, a quilt show, classic car shows, and children’s activities are also included.

burlesoncountytx.com/kolache-fest

MPEC , 1000 Fifth St.

Visit vendors specializing in products and services in the hunting, fishing, and farming industries.

bandlevents.com

Downtown Chappell Hill

Step back in time and stroll through Chappell Hill viewing a plethora of quilts. Grandma’s attic full of quilts are all hanging in Chappell Hill for the day. Some quilts are available for sale. There are also kids’ activities.

chappellhilltx.com

Melissa Road, 1933 Melissa Road

The second annual Road Tribute Festival is a fun-filled afternoon and evening loaded with classic tribute bands, food trucks, and merchandise vendors in the heart of Melissa. There is free admission and parking.

cityofmelissa.com

Victoria Fine Arts Center, 1002 Sam Houston Drive

The Victoria Symphony presents Diva Legends channeling the charisma and charm of some of the greatest legends of disco, pop, and R&B. Relive the songs you know and love with chart-topping hits from Gloria Gaynor, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Tina Turner, Diana Ross, and Alicia Keys.

victoriasymphony.com

Van Connections Church, 326 W. Main St.

Car enthusiasts can see cars, trucks, rat rods, hot rods, Jeeps, Corvettes, and Mustangs in this car show. There are special awards for vehicles, plus live entertainment and barbecue.

vanareachamber.com

Downtown Quanah

The annual Fall Festival is a Quanah reunion with visitors coming into town to reminisce around a car show, truck show, tractor show, vendors, food, and museum tours.

facebook.com/quanahchamberofcommerce

The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St.

Celebrating almost 70 years as a recording artist, legendary singer Johnny Mathis is still performing and getting audiences on their feet. Look forward to an incredible evening of songs, from music composed for stage and film to contemporary pop hits.

thegrand.com

Veramendi Park, 400 E. Hopkins St.

Find unique items such as dinnerware, furniture, small appliances, jewelry, décor, quilts, bedding, books, toys, purses, and gently worn clothing items. Entrance is free.

John L .Kuykendall Events Center and Arena, 2200 RR 152

Show your support for the Llano County 4-H and FFA Youth and savor a distinctive dinner. You can taste alligator, aoudad, axis, blackbuck, elk, frog legs, quail, and white-tail deer. There are also auctions and raffles.

llanowildgamedinner.com

Oswaldo Cantu Pan Am Recreation Center, 2100 E. Third St.

The Mexican-American Cultural Center hosts its annual Viva Mexico celebration to showcase visual art, dance, and musical performances that explore Mexico’s history through cultural art traditions.

austintexas.gov

Historic Sixth Street, 501 Old Pecan St.

See a free arts festival in downtown Austin’s Sixth Street Historic District. This juried festival attracts hundreds of local and national artisans offering original handcrafted creations in a variety of mediums, from metal, wood, fiber, clay, leather, glass, and stone to repurposed materials of all kinds.

pecanstreetfestival.org

Bill Weaver Arena, 101 Parkway Drive

Lewisville’s Professional Bull Riding benefits the veteran’s charity Boot Campaign, which unites Americans to honor and restore the lives of veterans and military families through individualized life-improving programs. Each contestant rides one bull. The top riders advance to the championship round to compete with one more bull ride. The overall event winner is the rider with the highest combined score on two bulls.

visitlewisville.com

Houston Botanic Garden, 1 Botanic Lane

To mark its fourth birthday, the Houston Botanic Garden presents “Habitat.” The exhibit—which incorporates installations created by local artists—explores the central idea of “protecting habitats protects life,” through the lens of the Gulf Coast environment. With thematic sections on topics such as fungi, dead wood, nests, and insects, “Habitat” explores the critical role that many organisms play in creating and sustaining habitats.

hbg.org

Downtown Jefferson , Austin Street

Jefferson’s streets are closed to traffic to accommodate antique tractors, antique trucks, Model Ts, stationary and working antique engines, antique farm machinery, and antique displays depicting blacksmithing, ice-cream making, and corn processing. There’s also a swap meet.

diamonddonempire.com

Roberts Point Park, 301 JC Barr Blvd.

The coastal town of Port Aransas celebrates itself with a vendor market, “Anything That Floats” race, food, and a parade.

portaransasdays.org

Washington County Expo , 1305 E. Blue Bell Road

At the “Oldest County Fair in Texas,” visitors can expect shows, rodeos, music, and fun entertainment for the whole family. There’s also a carnival, crafts, food, livestock, commercial exhibits, and other attractions.

washingtoncofair.com

Hangar Hotel, 1455 Airport Road

Boxstoberfest is a low-key weekend filled with fun Porsche events. While geared towards the Boxster, Boxstoberfest welcomes Cayman owners and owners of other Porsche models. The public is welcome to view this large gathering of Porsche vehicles.

visitfredericksburgtx.com/event/boxstoberfest-2024/62457

Downtown Rosenberg, 815 Third St.

In historic downtown Rosenberg, see 150 cars dating from the early 1900s to modern times. A DJ plays music all day, and a local band rocks the streets. Food trucks, trophies, door prizes, and local shops are part of the fun.

rosenbergartsalliance.com

Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 2701 Harwood Road

Prominent Iranian-American flutist Mehrdad Gholami performs a solo recital accompanied by pianist Tak Yan Yeung as part of Concerts on Harwood, a classical music concert series. Founded in 2023, Concerts on Harwood brings the joy of live classical music to the neighborhood by featuring first-class performing musicians in concerts four times a year. Admission is free.

emmanuelpc.org/concerts-on-harwood

Medina Main Street

On the second Saturday of the month, visit the shops at this morning market, open 8 to 10 a.m., May through October, and 9 to 11 a.m., November through April.

banderacowboycapital.com

Epic Central, 2971 SH 161

At this festival celebrating creativity, art, and music, attendees can browse the works of local vendors, learn from art demonstrations, and enjoy live music.

epiccentral.com

Parking Place Pavilion, 110 S. Parking Place

Local vendors sell their homemade goods and farm-fresh items.

lakejacksonfarmersmarket.com

Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, 299 SH 332 West

Bird lovers can see hummers dart in and out of nectar-producing flowers and feeders and watch a bird bander take measurements of the tiny birds and clamp a thin, number-coded band on one of its legs. There are also activities for kids, nature-themed booths, and native plant sales.

gcbo.org

Downtown , 105 S. Austin St.

At this market held every second Saturday of the month, you can find vendors selling locally grown produce, jams, jellies, pickled items, fresh baked bread, local honey, hen fruit, and homemade goat soap.

facebook.com/rockportdowntownfarmersmarket

Downtown , 302 S. Austin St.

Find handmade items from local artists and fun, one-of-a-kind home décor at this monthly local outdoor market.

rockport-fulton.org

Downtown , Austin Street

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, textiles, as well as live music, artist demonstrations, and food.

rockportartcenter.com/austin-street-art-walk

Downtown , Austin Street

Every month, enjoy live music and special themes to go along with the Art Walk, Farmers Market, and Makers Market.

rockportculturalartsdistricts.com

Downtown , Beaton Street

Sip, shop, and savor the day with mimosas at the market. Enjoy a blend of shopping and sipping, where every mimosa is a toast to good finds and great company.

visitcorsicana.com

Port Isabel Community Center, 213 N. Yturria St.

This year’s event follows a 6.2 mile (10K) course starting at the Port Isabel Community Center, continuing to the Queen Isabella Causeway and over the Laguna Madre Bay, and ending in front of Louie’s Backyard.

sopadre.com/events

SPI Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd.

The best of Mexico’s contributions to the food and beverage industry are savored at this culinary event designed with foodies and tequila connoisseurs in mind. The also has live music.

sopadre.com/events

Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St.

Browse the vendor booths at the market, where you can find a variety of bargains and an assortment of jewelry, plants, art, handcrafts, collectibles, and antiques.

eventsoffmain.com/market-days

The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road

Every second and fourth Saturday of the month, musicians and music lovers are invited to bring their instruments and play along—or just come to listen to the jam.

theagricultural.org

Kuhlmann-King Museum, 402 E. Blanco Road

The Kuhlmann-King house gives the public the opportunity to step back in time to see what a historic Boerne home looked like “way back when.” Monthly events and themes vary.

bahpsboerne.org

Riverside Nature Center, 150 Francisco Lemos St.

Run or walk on the Kerrville River Trail along the Guadalupe River with plenty of shade and water stops. There’s a pre-race warm-up, refreshments, a raffle, and a silent auction to benefit the center.

riversidenaturecenter.org

Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27

Vendors sell new and used guns, knives, ammunition, coins, jewelry, camping gear, accessories, outdoors equipment, and other items for collectors and hunters.

texasgunandknifeshows.com

Marine Creek Field, 2596 Jim Wright Freeway

The Cal Tri Fort Worth has 14 event options where competitors run, bike, and swim various distances. There’s also a free youth sprint for kids ages 7 to 17.

fortworth.californiatriathlon.org

Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd.

This exhibition looks at the groundbreaking 18th-century archeological excavations sponsored by King Charles III of Spain (aka the Bourbon King). Comprising nearly 50 objects, the exhibition displays Roman archeological material mingled with 18th-century paintings, porcelain, and prints, providing visitors with an introduction to the archeological treasures of this period and their formative influence on contemporary artistic production.

meadowsmuseumdallas.org

Main Library Outdoor Plaza, 701 Main St.

Celebrate the vibrant Hispanic culture of Southeast Texas. This free event brings the community together with live music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities.

beaumonteventstx.com/event/viva-beaumont-hispanic-festival

Texas Trust CU Theatre , 1001 Texas Trust Way

One of the leading salsa bands in the world, Grupo Niche hails from Colombia.

texastrustcutheatre.com

At’l Do Farms, 6323 FM 1294

The farm is open for the fall season. Bring the family to enjoy a corn maze, barnyard, cow train, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, campfires, and the Fairy Tale Trail.

atldofarms.com/the-maze

Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm, 12908 S. Bell St.

At this fall community tradition, visitors can expect more than 30 attractions and activities including a pumkpin patch, paintball, cornhole, wagon train rides, tube slides, and the giant cornfield maze—all within an 80-acre agritainment venue.

maxwellspumpkinfarm.com/fall

Inspired Minds Art Center, 121 Main St.

The Buda Arts Festival was created in 2020 to bring the community together outdoors, through art, in a mindful, healing, and celebratory way during a time of social restrictions, fear, and anxiety. Expect live plein-air painting competitions, busking musicians, film screenings, art demos, artisan markets, artist meet-ups, kids’ activities, and dance performances.

budaaf.com

Martin Museum of Art, 60 Baylor Ave

https://martinmuseum.artsandsciences.baylor.edu/exhibitions/upcoming-exhibitions/william-downs-truth-body

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive

The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra presents a night of music that takes the audience on a journey of grand storytelling.

woodlandscenter.org

The Coliseum, 900 E. Coliseum Drive

At 41 years strong, this is one of the best gun shows around. Lots of vendors are there to help you with all of your firearm questions and needs.

snyderchamber.org/event

Various locations

Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the U.S., specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action, and just plain fantastic movies from around the world.

fantasticfest.com

Bandera Brewery, 3540 SH 16

At the fourth annual Beerfest, visitors can enjoy games, craft beer, music, and food. No ticket is required to enter but signing up for games in advance is highly encouraged. Winners of the games compete in a grand championship playoff game on Sunday.

banderabrewery.com

Mansfield Park, 2886 SH 16 North

This inaugural event welcomes bike enthusiasts to ride the Three Sisters (ranch roads 335, 336, and 337), rated one of the Top 10 rides in the United States. Thousands are expected to gather for this event in the Texas Hill Country, which also includes vendors and music.

bikerralliesoftexas.com

Oak Point Park Special Events Field, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway

Enjoy hot air balloons displays including launches, static displays, glows, and tether rides. The hot air balloons are only in the park during the scheduled balloon activity dates and times, weather permitting.

visitplano.com

Downtown Plano Arts District, 1021 E. 15th St.

Spend an evening in downtown Plano sipping and shopping every third Thursday for the month (the event runs March through December).

visitplano.com

Aransas County Airport, 421 John D. Wendell Road

This 36th annual celebration offers speaker programs, shopping, birding trips, hummer home bus tours, and information about the hummingbird migration through Rockport and Fulton.

rockport-fulton.org

Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave.

Shop with 130 merchants to find lots of new, unique, and one-of-a-kind gifts all in one place. It’s a great way to knock out much of your holiday shopping in one swoop.

homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com

Antique Alley Texas, 300 E. Criner St.

Since 1999, the Antique Alley Texas festival has occurred on the third weekends of April and September. Rain or shine, the event spans eight communities (Grandview, Cleburne, Maypearl, Alvarado, Venus, Keene, Joshua, and Waxahachie). Vendors set up in pastures along Farm-to-Market Road 4 between Grandview and Cleburne. Expect food trucks, arts, crafts, antiques, garden items, clothing, home décor, and junker’s delights, including some musical entertainment.

facebook.com/antiquealleytexas

National Museum of the Pacific War, 311 E. Austin St.

Prepare for engaging discussions, valuable insights, and the chance to pose intriguing questions about The Manhattan Project, a secret WWII project to develop the world’s first atomic weapons before Nazi Germany.

pacificwarmuseum.org/event/conference-2024

Texas Church of God, 2240 Fort Worth Highway

Over 100 quilts are judged in the Quilt Show, and a country store is available to shop for handmade gifts. There is a small quilt auction, a raffle quilt, and vendors.

quiltersguildofparkercounty.org

ROC, 115 Putman St.

More than 100 quilts are on display at the 23rd annual show. Vendors are present for shopping and there are door prizes for patrons.

sulphurspringstxquilts.com

Haute Spot, 1501 E. New Hope Drive

Mark Chesnutt is one of country’s true musical treasures. Critics have hailed him as a classic country singer of the first order and some of country music’s most elite entertainers, from George Jones to George Strait, echo the sentiment.

hautespotlive.com/chesnutt

Oxbow Bakery, 215 E. Crawford St.

The toughest gravel challenge in the state of Texas returns for its 10th year. The race starts and finishes in Old Town Palestine and goes through the Davy Crockett National Forest. Riders have their choice of route length: 25, 65, 105, and 205 miles.

runsignup.com/race/tx/palestine/elcamino205

Bayway Cadillac of The Woodlands, 16785 I-45 South

Culinary aficionados can appreciate wines from around the world and dishes from award-winning chefs. Rub elbows with industry experts and taste the special selection of boutique, allocated, and powerhouse wines.

visitthewoodlands.com

Festival Grounds at Rockport Harbor, 1500 E Laurel St.

Every third weekend of the month, come see live music, peruse the merchandise of over 150 vendors, and choose various eats from food trucks in a pet-friendly environment.

rockport-fulton.org

Menil Drawing Institute, 1413 W. Main St.

This selection of works from the Menil’s permanent collection explores the ways in which the past imbues the present. In their drawings, the featured artists take up commonplace embodiments of personal and collective memory, such as scrapbooks, snapshots, notes, relics, and odes, to reimagine how we might access fraught memories and contested histories.

menil.org

Menil Drawing Institute, 1413 W. Main St.

This show examines drawing as a meditative process that invites the gradual appearance of indeterminate images. Selected from the Menil’s permanent collection, the 29 drawings date from the late 1930s to the present and are united by a visual concept of forms still in the process of becoming.

menil.org

The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St.

Doug Stone found his mark in music as a lonesome baritone balladeer, although he was very adept at hard-up-tempo country. The singer of timeless country hits like “A Jukebox with a Country Song” and “In a Different Light” is still performing to fans across the nation.

brauntex.org

Edna Country Club, 1241 CR 301

Grab a partner and join in the fun of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Golf Tournament. Entry includes green fees, lunch, two mulligans per 18 holes, and three contests. Golf cart rentals are on a first come, first served basis.

jacksoncountytexas.com

Bastrop Museum and Visitor Center, 904 Main St.

Music in the Museum concerts takes place on the third Saturday of every month, offering a unique platform for area artists to share their diverse talents in different genres and to connect with the community. Concerts are free and open to the public.

bastropcountyhistoricalsociety.com/copy-of-quarterly-meeting

MillHouse Foundation, 610 Elm St., Suite 1000

The International Postcard Art Exhibit is an annual art exhibition made of hundreds of postcard-sized original artworks organized by a team of volunteers sponsoring a different charity each year. The individual artworks are submitted by artists from around the world. Last year’s exhibit featured art by artists from over 40 countries.

millhousefoundation.org/postcard-art

Downtown Garland Square, 520 W. State St.

This festive event offers a perfect blend of fun, food, and entertainment for all ages. Experience the colors and flavors of fall with various activities that capture the season’s essence. Highlights include live entertainment, a kids zone, a festive pumpkin patch photo op, and bowling with pumpkins.

visitgarlandtx.com/fall-fest-on-the-square

Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St.

Rediscover the past 2,000 years of history in the Concho Valley with displays and activities.

fortconcho.com

Downtown Giddings, 199 N. Burleson St.

The Giddings Fiesta features mariachi, dancing horses, folklórico dancing, Aztec dancers, a “grito” (yell) contest, and live entertainment. The food and boutique vendors showcase Hispanic culture, music, and dancing. Bring your lawn chairs and hang out all day in downtown Giddings.

facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092558891681

Castell General Store , 19522 W. RR 152

An end-of-summer music festival includes vendors, music, and food.

facebook.com/groups/142869584063

Old Blanco Courthouse, 300 Main St.

Shop from over 70 vendors offering homemade crafts, apparel, home décor, plants, baked goods, art, embroidery and crocheted items, and jewelry. Food vendors are on site, and live music fills the air.

historicblanco.org/market-day

Our Lady of Fatima Church, 308 Almond St.

A “kermes” is bazaar in Spanish, and this one includes food and entertainment for all.

Discovery Green , 1500 McKinney St.

Treasure hunt for one-of-a-kind vintage, handmade, recycled, and local goods while enjoying musical entertainment and food trucks.

discoverygreen.com

Whataburger Field, 734 E. Port Ave.

Attracting cyclists from around the country, the annual bike ride challenges even the most seasoned riders with a 66-mile course that tests participants as they pedal up the 243-foot Harbor Bridge and face the “toughest 18 miles in Texas.” For a less strenuous ride, racers can choose the 21-mile intermediate route or the breezy 10-mile course that is ideal for families, leisure riders, and novice bikers.

unitedcorpuschristi.org/conquer-the-coast

Broadway School Grounds, 200 Broadway Ave.

Sponsored by the Gladewater Chamber of Commerce, vendors may sell handcrafts only. These can include: ceramics, candles, dolls, needlework, wreaths, and holiday décor.

gladewaterartsandcrafts.com

Murphy Park, 1600 Veterans Drive

The third Saturday in September, hosted by Lone Star Circle of Care, the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride is an annual bike ride for riders of every ability that raises funds to support the Big Pink Bus, a mobile mammography unit.

texasmammajammaride.org

Palace Arts Theatre, 300 S. Main St.

Fleetwood X is the country’s premiere tribute to Fleetwood Mac. The show delivers the look, sound, and funky vibe that Fleetwood Mac fans everywhere know and love. The band portrays the Fleetwood Mac of the ‘70s, performing the most-loved hits such as “Dreams,” “Don’t Stop,” “Go Your Own Way,” and “The Chain.”

grapevinetexasusa.com/event/fleetwood-x-a-tribute-to-fleetwood-mac/39360

Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.

Vendors exhibit and sell a large selection of snakes, frogs, toads, turtles, lizards, insects, mice, rats, and other kinds of herps from around the world, while also offering supplies, feeders, and valuable information.

visitamarillo.com

Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave.

At this Chevy truck show, see more than 1,000 C10 trucks, live music, and other attractions.

c10sinthepark.com

Pipe Creek General Store and Dancehall, 9878 SH 16S

At this bimonthly event, visitors can enjoy live music, food, shopping, pony rides, and family fun.

facebook.com/pipecreekdancehall

East Beach, 1923 Boddeker Drive

Houston-area architects head to Galveston’s East Beach for one of the world’s largest amateur sandcastle competitions. The sculptures remain for viewing on Sunday.

visitgalveston.com/events

The Palace Theater , 112 W. Sixth Ave.

The Houstonian has been performing for more than 50 years, first singing in churches in his birthplace of Palestine and penning his first radio single, “If It’s That Easy” in 1962.

corsicanapalace.com

Walker County Fairgrounds

Browse the offerings of over 65 dealers who sell an array of antiques, furniture, costume jewelry, coins, glassware, vintage boots for women, turquoise, linens, stoneware, sterling of all kinds, kitchen collectibles, books, postcards, and art.

huntsvilleantiqueshow.com

Downtown

Kids have the opportunity to climb on, learn about, and discover their favorite big trucks and vehicles. Drivers are on hand to educate the kids about their vehicles, assist in demonstrations, and pose for photographs.

huntsvillemainstreet.com

The Bevy Hotel, 101 Herff Road

Join local retailers for a night out that you and your gals will remember for a very long time! Grab a drink and shop the upcoming trends that can be found in local Boerne shops.

boerneretailersstyleandshop.com

Cibolo Center for Conservation, 140 City Park Road

Bring lawn chairs and coolers to this longstanding, beloved tradition at the Cibolo that features live music from local bands under the oak trees.

cibolo.org

Cave Without a Name Throne Room, 325 Kreutzberg Road

Celebrating the fall equinox, this concert showcases a variety of acoustic, world-beat music styles featuring the words and music of singer-performance artist Rudi Harst accompanied by his band, The Rudiments.

cavewithoutaname.com

Hill Country Arts Foundation, 120 Point Theatre Road

Hill Country Arts Foundation invites all underachievers to participate in this new fundraising event. Wear a silly costume, come and compete for 10 minutes if you like, and don’t take it too seriously because everyone gets a medal.

hcaf.com

Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive

Pack your lawn chairs and picnic blankets and come out to the park to enjoy a free end-of-summer concert along the banks of the beautiful Guadalupe River.

kerrvilletx.gov

The Arcadia Live, 717 Water St.

The comedian is best known as the driver and host of “Cash Cab” the Emmy Award-winning game show that’s still in syndication.

thearcadialive.org

Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road

Hosted by the Dallas Arboretum, the Tour des Fleurs starts and finishes on the Lakeside Trail of White Rock Lake directly in front of the Arboretum. From there, participants run along the shores of White Rock Lake and in and among the beautiful historic Dallas neighborhoods surrounding the lake. A post-race party takes place on the Dallas Arboretum’s Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn. It features live music and full Arboretum access for every participant and their families.

tourdesfleurs.com

St Paul Lutheran Church Picnic Grounds, FM 2239 and CR 212

Celebrate Wendish heritage and culture at the Texas Wendish Festival in Serbin, located 6 miles from Giddings. The day begins with services at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, a historic painted church, then continues with food, activities, and cultural demonstrations. See Wendish noodle making, sausage making, and the authentic painting of traditional Wendish Easter eggs.

texaswendish.org

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive

“Avatar: The Last Airbender” in concert presents a live orchestral rendition of the series’ soundtrack paired with a special recap of the animated series’ three seasons displayed on a full-size cinema screen. The projection features the original dialogue and sound effects without any pre-recorded music, allowing the live orchestra to perform the score live and in perfect sync with the show scenes.

texasperformingarts.org

Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North St.

This festival features live Czech music and dancing, traditional arts and crafts, Czech foods, a country store, and games.

victoriaczechs.org

Hawaiian Waters, 4400 Paige Road

You and your four-legged friend are invited to a tropical getaway at Hawaiian Falls Waterpark. Dive in with your hot dog and enjoy doggie swims, contests, games, and prizes. A portion of the proceeds benefit The Colony Animal Shelter Injured Animal Fund. Limit two dogs per owner.

thecolonytx.gov/839/bow-wow-luau

Various locations

The Austin Museum Partnership presents the annual Austin Museum Day, a free citywide celebration of art, culture, history, music, nature, and science. More than 30 museums in the greater Austin area welcome visitors with special programming, including guided exhibition tours and hands-on activities for visitors of all ages.

austinmuseums.org

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions Round Rock, 3001 Kalahari Blvd.

Set out on a culinary adventure with tasty bites from each of Kalahari’s dining outlets. Sip on beverages from some of Austin’s top brands, and enjoy an experience with Texas’ Michelin-starred chef and “Top Chef” alum, John Tesar.

kalahariresorts.com/texas/things-to-do/experiences/food-and-wine-festival

Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm Inc., 130 Cunningham Meadows Road

This family-centered event features outdoor games, hayrides, farm vendors, farm animals, and farm living history activities. There is no charge for admission or activities.

ruralheritagefarm.org

Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th St.

The Frontier Times Museum presents this monthly jamboree that includes live music, storytelling, and fun for all ages.

frontiertimesmuseum.org

Mansfield Park Arena, 2886 SH 16 North

Come see barrel racing presented by Riding on Faith. Watch as the talented youngsters show the adults how it’s done.

ridingonfaithrodeo.com

Various locations

The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) hosts an annual, citywide benefit to raise support for local musicians. For one day, hundreds of local music showcases and concerts take place, featuring many of your favorite local musicians.

myhaam.org

Comal County Fair Grounds, 701 E. Common St.

The 130th annual Comal County Fair is fun for all with classic fair attractions such as carnival rides, fair food, a livestock show, barbecue cookoff, and the rodeo.

comalcountyfair.org

Music Hall at Fair Park , 909 First Ave.

Cirque du Soleil returns to San Antonio to present “Songblazers,” its new country music show. This dynamic theatrical production pays tribute to the legendary and modern trailblazers of country music. Charting the journey of two main characters as they forge their own path to country recognition, “Songblazers” promises an unforgettable experience for audiences.

broadwaydallas.org/shows/cirque-du-soleil-songblazers

New Braunfels Convention Center, 375 S. Castell Ave.

With more than 100 merchants to shop with, you’re sure to find lots of new and unique gifts all in one place. Grab your friends and family and enjoy the fun while shopping and supporting some of the cutest shops around.

homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com

Downtown Bastrop, Main Street

Four days and nights of live music feature shows by artists in a variety of genres at venues across the charming Central Texas community of Bastrop.

bastropmusicfestival.com

Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden, 79 Rainey St.

Don your lederhosen and head to Banger’s for a three-day celebration of Oktoberfest. Bring the whole family (don’t forget your pup) and celebrate with games and live music accompanied by authentic German food and beer.

bangersaustin.com/pages/event-calendar

S.A.L.E. Rodeo Arena, US 90 East

See the Sul Ross State University rodeo team’s world-ranking performers at the birthplace of college rodeo.

sulross.edu/rodeo

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive

The acclaimed Twyla Tharp Dance returns to Austin with a celebratory program that includes two new works and a lively revival. Unpredictable and dynamic, Tharp’s creations solidify her place as one of the century’s most innovative choreographers.

texasperformingarts.org

Trinity Park, 2933 Farmhouse Way

This Munich-style celebration of German culture includes the best in German food, beer, and entertainment. Thursday’s ceremonial “Tapping of Zie Kegs” kicks off the fun and the festival continues through Saturday with carnival rides, dachshund races, bier barrel rolling, stein hoist competitions, a 5K and Fun Run, and entertainment that includes party bands on multiple stages.

fortworthoktoberfest.com

LHUCA, 511 Ave. K

Established in 2003, the festival aims to cultivate an appreciation for film, video, and the digital moving image. Attendees experience a diverse collection of feature films, documentaries, shorts, animations, music videos, and art installations.

lhuca.org

Various locations

All around town, homeowners bring out their unwanted treasures to sell. Many local businesses participate as well. Pick up a map of all the places that have wares for sale outside the Chamber of Commerce office on Austin Street. The map is also available online.

visitjeffersontexas.com

Downtown , Beaton Street

Enjoy complimentary drinks as you explore downtown, sip on your favorite beverages, and indulge in a shopping spree at our local businesses.

visitcorsicana.com

Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center, 276 N. Orange St.

Giddings salutes Texas authors with a two-day book festival. Visit with selected Texas authors, see their works, and purchase an autographed copy. Find a wide range of book genres including: mystery, children’s, science fiction, western, romance, religious, and instructional.

sites.google.com/site/txwordwrangler/home-texas-word-wrangler-book-festival

Historic Strand District, 2302 Strand St.

The festival features the freshest Gulf shrimp, a gumbo cookoff, 5K run, a boat show, vendors, the Lil’ Shrimps Parade, and live music.

galvestonislandshrimpfestival.com

Holy Family Catholic Church, 704 Mallette Drive

Presented by the Victoria Quilt Guild, this two-day show features a beautiful quilt display, vendors, demonstrations, and a scrap drive. Food is available for purchase.

quiltguildvictoria.org

Robinson Park , 123 Robinson Park Dr

http://llanotexasmusicfestival.com/

Robinson Park, 123 Robinson Park Drive

Two full days of the best in Texas live Music includes eight bands on a special concert stage along the Llano River. This year’s artists include Jason Boland, Bri Bagwell, Jamie Richards, Thomas Michael Riley, Dallas Moore, Davin James, John Stork, and Forlini and Cross. Food and drink vendors are on site, but you can bring your own ice chest and lawn chairs.

llanotexasmusicfestival.com

Wayne Ferguson Plaza, Old Town, 150 W. Church St.

Held each year in Old Town Lewisville, Western Days celebrates Western culture with live music, a live cooking demonstration, car show, food and merchandise vendors, and the World Tamale Eating Championship.

lewisvillewesterndays.com

Various locations, 750 Channel View Drive

Port Aransas hosts two days of live music with a main concert on Saturday at Palmilla Beach Resort.

portalive.com

H-E-B Center , 2100 Avenue of the Stars

Throughout more than 50 years of his artistic career, the Mexican musician also known as “El rey del acordeón,” has redefined the Norteño genre. Ramón Ayala’s interpretive style has placed him as an important exponent of Mexican music around the world.

hebcenter.com

The Colony Recreation Center, 5151 N. Colony Blvd.

Grab your friends and prepare for battle at Nerf Capture the Flag. Some ammo is provided, but you must bring your own equipment and all the extra ammo you can carry. T-shirts in your team color are included in your ticket cost. No automatic blasters or Nerf balls are allowed, only standard Nerf blasters and darts only. Bring your own safety glasses to wear.

thecolonytx.gov/1313/nerf-capture-the-flag

Haute Spot, 1501 E. New Hope Drive

Born in De Ridder, Louisiana and raised in Houston, Chris Cagle is an American country music artist. He moved to Nashville in 1994. Hear hits such as “I Breathe In, I Breathe Out,” “Miss Me Baby,” “What Kinda Gone,” “Got My Country On,” “Let There Be Cowgirls,” and “Country by the Grace of God.”

hautespotlive.com/cagle

Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd.

The Amarillo Symphony presents a collaboration with the Amarillo Arts Institute and Arts in the Sunset that features painters and a program of music by Debussy, American composer Jessie Montgomery, and Shostakovich.

amarillosymphony.org

Mansfield Park, 2886 SH 16 North

Biker Rallies of Texas presents the annual Rumble on the River, which includes a poker run, bike show, biker games, a tattoo contest, cowboy rodeo, concerts, venders, food, and free tent camping.

bikerralliesoftexas.com

Texas State Railroad Palestine Depot, 789 Park Road 70

This adults-only train ride takes passengers on a four-hour round-trip journey through the Piney Woods of East Texas and includes wines from Red 55 Winery, located in Lindale. Appetizers are paired with each wine. The journey goes to Rusk Railroad Depot, where the train stops and passengers have dinner under the stars.

texasstaterailroad.net

SPI Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd.

At this fitness competition, participants come together and celebrate life and fitness.

sopadre.com/events

Downtown Winnsboro on The Bowery, 200 Market St.

The Winnsboro Center for the Arts hosts the Winnsboro Cowboy Music and Poetry Gathering, an event that celebrates the spirit of the Old West and its cherished traditions with performances by acclaimed artists and musicians. Activities include conversations about cowboy culture, concerts, and poetry sessions. There are also family fun activities including a chuckwagon with fixings such as cornbread, beans, and cobbler; an East Texas Square Dance performance; mule carriage rides; cornhole and horseshoe games; and Drover’s campsite; activities for kids such as face-painting, crafts, corn husk doll-making, Smarty Roping, and photos with Whiskey the Horse.

winnsborocenterforthearts.com/cowboy_music_and_poetry_gathering/

The Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre, 111 W. Main St.

Regulars at the Grand Ole Opry, this duo performed with Merle Haggard for seven years. The multi-award winners also deliver hilarious off-the-cuff sibling banter. Their music is steeped in the legacy of Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Hank Williams, and George Jones. You may hear a few old-time gospel tunes, too.

thebarnhillcenter.com/events

The Legends Community, 105 Rangeway Circle

Sample the best of the Highland Lakes in the Texas Hill Country at the second Taste Highland Lakes event. Music and dancing are under the huge oak tree, and there are food samplings from barbecue to homemade chocolate. Try the finest drinks from local breweries, coffee shops, and wineries, too.

tastehighlandlakes.com

Lakehills Community Center, 11225 Park Road 37

The 43rd annual festival rolls out the good times by bringing food, music, and Cajun culture to Texas Hill Country. Two stages rock with Cajun and zydeco music, while the smell of home-cooked Cajun food floats through the air. A gumbo cookoff is held, and remains the hub of the event. An arts and crafts fair and games for kids round out the festival.

cajunfestival-medinalake.com

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.

waterlanternfestival.com/sanantonio.php

Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts, 214 N. Main St.

Victoria Ballet Theatre opens its 41st season with the annual autumn performance, “Fall for Dance.” The dance concert features a mixed repertory of classical and contemporary pieces highlighting the talent of the company.

victoriaballet.org

The Venue ATX, 516 E. Sixth St., Unit B

A samba dance party celebrates African heritage and Brazilian, Latin, Caribbean music with DJs, and guest musicians keep the crowd going. There are lots of spectacular costumes.

austinsummercarnival.com

Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St.

Discover the wonders of nature starting with the animals and resources in Houston’s own backyard. Texas Parks and Wildlife invites you to get to know the great outdoors during its 12th annual free, family-oriented outdoors festival. Exhibitors provide hands-on activities, booths, and opportunities to engage audiences and inspire curiosity.  

discoverygreen.com

H-E-B Center , 2100 Avenue of the Stars

Grammy-nominated band Sum 41 has had a storied 27-year career. The rock band has sold over 15 million records worldwide and cemented their place in rock history. Hear songs from their new album, “Heaven :x: Hell,” plus old favorites.

hebcenter.com

Horace Caldwell Pier, 230 N. On the Beach

The Port A Surf Fest is an annual surfing competition for all age groups. There’s also a dog surfing contest.

portaransasmuseum.org/event/port-a-surf-fest

Hill County Courthouse, 1 N. Waco St.

On the Hill County Courthouse square, families have fun at a fun festival with live music, games and inflatables for kids, vendors, food trucks, and a cider crawl.

hillsborotx.org

Corpus Christi International Airport, 1000 International Drive

Take a scenic run or walk on one of the airport’s runways and explore the world of aviation, including up-close views of planes, trucks, and specialty vehicles. A 1K Kids Fun Run kicks off the race, followed by an out-and-back 5K walk or run. All proceeds benefit Wings of Texas, a local nonprofit making the Coastal Bend a more inclusive place to live, work, play, and learn.

v-f-productions.raceentry.com/run-the-runway-corpus-christi/race-information

Caney Creek RV Park, 230 County Road 285 (Socha Road)

Get ready to make a splash for a fantastic cause. The annual Kayak Fun Run takes participants for a leisurely paddle down the scenic Caney Creek. This event supports the Friends of the Sargent Library with all proceeds benefitting the local library and community events. The course begins at Caney Creek RV Park and ends 6 miles later at Caney Creek Boat Ramp 1 County Road 298 (Caney Drive).

facebook.com/events/caney-creek-rv-park/kayak-fun-run/965103834997952

Various locations

Each year, muralists from around the country contribute new murals to downtown Amarillo as part of an urban beautification project. Once the murals are complete, there’s a downtown celebration featuring music, DJs, and other musical artists.

hoodoomural.com

Texas Trust CU Theatre , 1001 Texas Trust Way

Marisela, a Mexican-American singer and actress also known as “La Dama de Hierro,” comes to Grand Prairie. Experience the only singer in Spanish to place all songs of an album in the Top 10 of the Billboard charts.

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Sea Center Texas, 302 Medical Drive

This 2K fun run takes runners around the rearing ponds. Pack your sunscreen, hat, lawn chair, and fishing gear for a couple of hours of catch-and-release fishing. Bring your own equipment and bait. Barbless hooks only.

tpwd.texas.gov/fishing/sea-center-texas

Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway

The North Texas Council of Railroad Clubs organizes two train shows each year in Plano, giving model train enthusiasts young and old the opportunity to see a variety of home layouts, shop from vendors, learn through clinics, and ask expert builder questions.

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Robinson Fine Arts Center, 1800 Alma Drive

The opening night concert for the 2024–25 season features the world premiere of classical composer Robert Xavier Rodríguez’s piece for the Plano Symphony Orchestra, plus a pas de deux from “Swan Lake” and Ravel’s “Boléro” by the Pittsburg Ballet Theatre.

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The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road

The fest serves up beer from 30-plus Texas craft breweries, food, live music, traditional feats of strength like the steinholding competition, art displays, and a live auction.

hccarts.org/bierfest

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