A note regarding COVID-19
Rockport
La Mardi Gras
Feb. 10-11
Lamar Volunteer Fire Dept and Downtown Lamar Peninsula, 302 Bois D'Arc
This festival features food, entertainment, a parade, and other festivities on Lamar Peninsula to benefit the Lamar Volunteer Fire Department.
Galveston
Mardi Gras! Galveston
Feb. 10-21
Galveston Historic Downtown and Seawall
The third-largest Mardi Gras celebration in the country includes masked balls, balcony parties, parades, concerts, and lots of beads.
Bandera
11th Street Mardi Gras and Main Street Parade
Feb. 10-12
11th Street Cowboy Bar, 307 11th St.
Join the fun at the 11th Sttreet Cowboy Bar for a three-day Mardi Gras celebration with Cajun food and zydeco music. Enjoy all the colorful floats and other parade entries as they travel down Bandera's Main Street in the Mardi Gras Parade on Feb. 11.
Luckenbach
Hug-In and Valentine Ball
Feb. 10-11
Luckenbach Texas, 412 Luckenbach Town Loop
It’s that time of year again for folks to get “Back to the Basics of Love” at Luckenbach’s 48th annual Hug-In and Valentine Ball. Enjoy live music and dancing all weekend long.
Nocona
Mardi Gras Nocona Style
Feb. 11-18
Downtown Nocona, 100 Clay St.
It's all about the beads and classic cars in this fun, family-friendly and pet-friendly event. Enjoy three days worth of parades, cajun food, live music, and beads.
Bandera
Mardi Gras Arts and Crafts Show
Feb. 11
Main St. , 500 Main St.
Shop a range of merchandise at this Mardi Gras arts and crafts show located at the Bandera County Courthouse lawn.
Beaumont
Mardi Gras Southeast Texas
Feb. 16-19
Great Lawn of the Event Center, 700 Crockett St.
Enjoy four days of family-friendly fun in downtown Beaumont, with parades, concerts, kids' activities, arts and crafts, and food vendors.
Llano
Mardi Gras Festival [CANCELED]
Feb. 17-18
Badu Park, 300 W. Legion Drive
It's Mardi Gras season and Llano knows how to celebrate. Cajun food and fun bring the crowd together, and zydeco and swamp pop music keep you dancing all day. There's a gumbo cookoff that awards cash and prizes, and a King and Ball Masque Queen are crowned. Costumes are encouraged for the judged contest.
Jefferson
Mardi Gras
Feb. 17-19
Downtown Jefferson
The Krewe of Hebe presents Jefferson's annual Mardi Gras. The festivities last an entire weekend and feature parades, live music, food, vendors, a carnival, frosty beverages, and, of course, masks and beads.
San Marcos
Mardi Gras Parade
Feb. 18
San Marcos Downtown and Historic District, 222 W. San Antonio St.
The Mistick Krewe of Okeanos Mardi Gras Parade is an annual celebration with floats, music, and lots of fun. The parade winds through the Historic Homes District of San Marcos and downtown.
visitsanmarcos.com/event/mistick-krewe-of-okeanos-carnival-parade/3055
Freeport
Mardis Gras Festival
Feb. 18
Freeport Historical Museum, 311 E. Park Ave.
Festivities for Mardi Gras include a parade, gumbo cookoff, King Cake-eating contest, and live entertainment.
Mckinney
Krewe of Barkus Dog Parade
Feb. 19
Mitchell Park, 300 W. Louisiana St.
At this parade held each year on the Sunday before Mardi Gras, dogs and their owners dress up in costumes based on the special theme of the event, then they parade around McKinney's downtown square. Prizes are awarded in multiple categories. Music, food trucks, and pet-related vendors add to the festivities.
Henderson
Mardi Gras Celebration
Feb. 25
Henderson Civic Center, 1500 Lake Forest Parkway
"Laissez le bon temps rouler" (let the good times roll) at Henderson's Mardi Gras Celebration with live entertainment from the Swampland Revival zydeco band, an old-fashioned cake walk, Cajun food, and plenty of beads.
Fulton
Oysterfest
March 2-5
Fulton Festival Grounds, Fulton Beach Park, North Casterline Drive
This salute to the oyster industry is held at Fulton Harbor and includes entertainment, food, arts, crafts, a carnival, a parade, men's and women's oyster-eating contests, oyster shucking and decorating, and a fireworks show on Thursday night.
New Braunfels
Texas Independence Day Celebration
March 2
Gruene Historic District, 1601 Hunter Road
To celebrate the 187th anniversary of Texas independence, Gruene Historic District is throwing a Texas-size celebration with special offers and live music.
Huntsville
Texas Independence Day and Sam Houston's Birthday Celebration
March 2
Gibbs-Powell House and Oakwood Cemetery, 1228 11th St. and Ninth Street between Sam Houston Memorial Drive and Ryan's Ferry Road
Celebrate Texas Independence Day and Sam Houston's birthday in historic Huntsville. The day features a coffee reception at the Gibbs-Powell House at the Walker County Museum, and a gravesite ceremony honoring "the father of Texas" at Oakwood Cemetery; plus, music, speakers, the "baptized Texan" ceremony for new residents (register online to be included), and a luncheon hosted by the Walker County Historical Commission.
Sherman
St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 11
Downtown
Join Sherman Main Street, Texoma Society of CELTS, and the Old Iron Post for Sherman's St. Patrick's Day Parade in historic downtown Sherman. Bring your friends and family to check out all of the groups and music.
Surfside Beach
St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 11
Surfside Beach City Hall, 1304 Monument Drive
One of the longest-lasting and most fun traditions held at Surfside Beach, this annual event includes a parade where part of the route goes down the beach, and there are plenty of free beads and candy thrown from the floats. In addition to the parade, there are costume contests, a social, fundraisers, and a reenactment of the Battle of Fort Velasco.
Jefferson
St. Patrick's Day Express Train
March 15
Historic Jefferson Railway, 400 E. Austin St.
Celebrate the holiday aboard the St. Patrick’s Day Express. The historic depot is decked out in green, and the train ride includes a stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting).
Palestine
Dogwood Trails Celebration
March 17-April 2
Davey Dogwood Park and surrounding Forest Trails, 825 W. Spring St.
Enjoy the delicate beauty of the dogwood trees in Davey Dogwood Park the last two weeks in March and first week in April. Activities are scheduled each weekend to compliment the celebration, including a festival the first weekend. Stop at Palestine Visitor Center for venues and maps.
visitpalestine.com/p/things-to-do/84th-annualbrdogwood-trails-celebration
Boerne
Music in the Cave: Spring Equinox
March 18
Cave Without a Name Throne Room, 325 Kreutzberg Road
Enjoy an evening of contemporary acoustic music, soaring vocal harmonies, and a percussive tribal/world-beat vibe performed on an unusual mix of ancient and modern instruments, all focused on the theme of the Spring Equinox as a time of rebirth and renewed energy. Some of this concert is performed in total darkness, illuminated by periods of flickering candlelight, providing a visually rich setting and mesmerizing listening environment.
Fredericksburg
Wildflower Celebration
April 1-16
Wildseed Farms, 100 Legacy Drive
Enjoy viewing and snapping photos of the wildflower fields in full bloom along with two butterfly gardens.
The Colony
Spring Eggstravaganza
April 6
The Colony Five Star Complex, 4100 Blair Oaks Drive
Bring the whole family to this classic celebration of springtime. Watch the kids have a ball as they gather eggs filled with an assortment of candy and prizes. Tickets are required for entry into the hunting area.
Corsicana
Downtown Easter Hop
April 6
Downtown Corsicana, 301 S. Beaton St.
Join in and hop your way through downtown. Children and children at heart are all welcome for Easter egg hunts, games, free food and drinks, and prizes.
Fairfield
Easter Eggstravaganza
April 8
Freestone County Courthouse , 118 E. Commerce St.
Join along at the Freestone County Courthouse for Easter festivities. Bring your Easter baskets and participate in Easter egg hunts, art and crafts, and face painting.
Fredericksburg
Easter at the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm
April 8
LBJ State Park and Historic Site, 199 State Park Road 52
Learn about German Easter traditions including friendship cards, homemade egg dyes, grass baskets, and lamb cake.
Kerrville
Easterfest, Cookoff, and Open Car Show
April 8
Flat Rock Lake Park, 3840 Riverside Drive
At this fun-filled event, enjoy a barbecue and chili cookoff, food, games, rides for all ages, vendors, live music, and Easter egg hunt, an open car and bike show, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
The Salvation Army's Easter Eggstravaganza
April 8
The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 201 Holdsworth Drive
Bring your Easter basket for a family day of fun. This community event is filled with bounce houses, face painting, a cake walk, pictures with the Easter Bunny, food vendors, games, and two Easter egg hunts with over 25,000 candy-filled Easter eggs and giveaways with prizes.
Quintana
Spring Fling
April 8-May 7
Quintana Bird Sanctuary, 814 N. Lamar St.
Spring is peak migration time so the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory hosts Spring Fling at the Quintana Neotropic Bird Sanctuary. For four weeks, volunteers and staff are available each day to help identify the migrants as well as resident birds and keep a daily list going.
Fredericksburg
Big Easter Egg Hunt in Luckenbach Texas
April 9
Luckenbach Texas, 412 Luckenbach Town Loop
Participate in free family fun that includes hunting for Easter eggs, live music, games, and photo ops with the Easter Bunny.
Palestine
1836 Chuckwagon Races
April 21-23
Diamond B Ranch, 11589 FM 321
The race takes place every year during the celebration of Texas' independence. This unique Western event welcomes visitors to come early and bring their horses, mules, and wagons. Enjoy the many activities or just set back and watch. On-site camping is available starting April 14.
Sherman
Texoma Earth Day Festival
April 22
Municipal Grounds, 405 N. Rusk St.
The Texoma Earth Day Festival offers a family-friendly event with something for everyone. Come for entertainment, education, food, and fun.
Austin
Shakespeare’s Birthday: Celebrate Sonnets
April 23
Pease Park, Tudor Cottage and Terrace, 1100 Kingsbury St.
Austin Shakespeare presents a new project, Shakespeare’s Birthday: Celebrate Sonnets, a collaboration with the Pease Park Conservancy featuring poetry, music, and dance as well as cake and beverages. The event features the park’s newly restored 1920 Tutor cottage and terrace.
Del Rio
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 3-5
Brown Plaza, 305 Cantu St.
Celebrate the Battle of Puebla, which took place during the French-Mexican War when an outnumbered Mexican army defeated invading French forces at Puebla. Wednesday there is a parade, and Thursday and Friday include live music, food, and arts and crafts vendors.
Jefferson
Pilgrimage Weekend: 19th Century Social Events
May 5-7
Various locations
Immerse yourself in the 19th century—period attire is optional but always fun. Events take place on different evenings and include the Illumination ceremony at old Oakwood Cemetery (where hundreds of Civil War veterans are buried and candles illuminate the headstones), a ladies tea, the Grand Ball, and the Presentation of Colors.
Lumberton
Full Moon Night Trek
May 5
Village Creek State Park, 8854 Park Road 74
Join this ranger-led hike for a chance to see the unseen and learn how nocturnal creatures communicate and what effect the moon can have on natural cycles of plants and animals. This hike explores the sights and sounds of the night, illuminated by the Flower Full Moon of May, and how the ecosystems have changed over the last 100 years. Explore nocturnal creatures with black lights and listen to their languages with amplifying devices.
Fort Stockton
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
May 6
Fort Stockton Convention Center, 2181 I10 West
Commemorate and celebrate Mexican history and culture. The party includes live bands, "folklórico" dancers, and street vendors. This is a free event that's open to the public.
Van Horn
Cinco De Mayo
May 6
Van Horn City Park, Second and Austin streets
Spend a full day celebrating the culture and traditions of Old Mexico with food, arts and crafts, mariachi bands, "folklórico" dancers, and local talent. A moonlit outdoor dance concludes the celebration.
Garland
Cinco de Mayo Garland
May 6
Winters Park Ampitheater, 1419 Spring Creek Drive
Garland's fiesta features live music from "norteo," "cumbia," country, Tejano, and rock bands, "ballet folklórico," Mexican street food, student performances, and cold beer. The event is free and a celebration for the entire family.
Freeport
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
May 6
Freeport Historical Museum, 311 E. Park Ave.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in historic downtown Freeport with food trucks and live entertainment.
Cleburne
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 7
Cleburne Conference Center Parking Lot, 1501 W. Henderson St.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Cleburne with vendors, food trucks, and Mexican street food. There is mariachi music, "ballet folklórico," a dancing horse show, live music, a kids' area, and Mexican wrestlers. Bring your lawn chairs and coolers. The event is free to the public.
San Angelo
Armed Forces Day
May 20
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 South Oakes
This daylong celebration honors the nation's military with military history displays and artillery salutes.
Grapeland
Memorial Day Gospel Bluegrass Festival
May 25-28
Salmon Lake Park Texas, 247 Salmon Lake Road
Musicians and singers from around the state converge in Grapeland for the 26th annual festival, with music starting after noon and going well into the night.
Fredericksburg
Crawfish Festival
May 26-28
Marktplatz, 100 block of West Main Street
At this festival on Memorial Day Weekend, indulge with great Cajun food, live music, shopping, and a kids' carnival. This event is sponsored by the Fredericksburg Jaycees.
Bandera
Memorial Day Weekend Stampede Rodeo and Parade
May 26-28
Mansfield Park and Main Street, 2886 SH 16 North
Bandera Pro Rodeo presents three nights of PRCA-sanctioned rodeos with bull riding, team roping, bareback riding, and other competitions. The annual Memorial Day Parade down Main Street gets underway at 11 a.m.
Hunt
Crider's Rodeo and Dancehall Opening Night
May 27-Sept. 2
Crider's Rodeo and Dancehall, 2310 SH 39
For 95 years, Crider's Rodeo and Dancehall has been a entertainment spot along the banks of the Guadalupe River each summer, with seasonal rodeos, live music, and dancing on Saturday nights. The season kicks off on May 27 with a rodeo followed by dancing and live music by Mike Donnell.
South Padre Island
Memorial Day Fireworks
May 28
South Padre Island, 211 W. Whiting St.
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend on South Padre Island with a fireworks display over the bay. For the best viewing spots, check out the restaurants and bars in the Entertainment District.
Fredericksburg
Memorial Day Observance
May 29
National Museum of the Pacific War, 340 E. Main St.
At this event hosted at the National Museum of the Pacific War, visitors can remember those who gave their lives for the freedoms enjoyed today. The event includes guest speakers, music, and a wreath-laying ceremony.
Sugar Land
Memorial Day Ceremony
May 29
Sugar Land Memorial Park, 15300 University Blvd.
Each Memorial Day, Sugar Land invites the community and visitors to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the country.