A note regarding COVID-19
Wimberley
Blue Hole Regional Park Swimming Season
May 29-Sept. 4
Blue Hole Regional Park, 100 Blue Hole Lane
Start summer with a splash at the legendary Blue Hole Regional Park Swimming Hole. Starting weekends in May, then every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day, experience the renowned spring-fed swimming hole lined with the iconic bald cypress trees located deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. The whole family can enjoy swimming in crystal clear water, sunbathing on the grassy swim lawn, and of course, swinging from the iconic rope swings. Reservations open March 1st.
San Marcos
Summer In the Park
June 1-Aug. 10
San Marcos Plaza Park, 206 N. CM Allen Parkway
Pack a lawn chair or blanket and some refreshments and come to Plaza Park for Summer In The Park. This summer event is a San Marcos favorite with different bands of various genres playing every Thursday night from June to the second week of August.
Amarillo
Music in the Gardens
June 1-Aug. 24
Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 1400 Streit Drive
Every Thursday, Amarillo Botanical Gardens hosts live music with a different musical act performing each week.
Palestine
Piney Wood Train Rides
June 1-Aug. 27
Texas State Railroad Palestine Depot, 789 Park Road 70
Take a train ride aboard a vintage 1920s train. Rides take place on weekends and other selected dates, with special night rides and brunch, lunch, and dinner trains. This four-hour round-trip train adventure departs from Palestine, pulled by a vintage diesel or steam locomotive, with an hour layover at the Rusk depot, taking passengers on a journey through the Piney Woods and 135 years of history.
Cleburne
Shakespeare in the Park
June 2-3
Winston Patrick McGregor Park , 1628 W. Henderson St.
Spend a summer night seeing one of Shakespeare's most popular tragedies when the seventh annual Cleburne Shakespeare in the Park presents "MacBeth," about a Scottish general whose destiny is set in motion when three witches tell him he's to become king.
South Padre Island
Dargel Boat Owners Fishing Tournament
June 2-3
South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd.
When summer is in full swing, South Padre Island celebrates the angler approach to island enjoyment by hosting the annual Dargel Boat Owners Tournament each June. For this tournament, the angler who catches the redfish with the most spots wins.
sopadre.com/event/dargel-boat-owners-fishing-tournament/1131
Kerrville
Shakespeare in the Park: "Richard III"
June 3-4
Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive
Playhouse 2000 partners once again with the city of Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department and the Tivy High School Technical Theater Department to bring Shakespeare to the community free of charge. This year, for the first time, the theater company delves into the bard’s history plays, presenting perhaps his most famous. Discover what follows “the winter of our discontent.”
Grand Prairie
Live Thoroughbred Racing
June 2-25
Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway
Watch the horses race past you at a major league sports entertainment attraction. It's a good time you can bet on.
Frisco
Music in the Square
June 2-30
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center , 6101 Frisco Square Blvd.
Enjoy live music each Friday night in June during Frisco Square’s free outdoor Summer Concert Series on the Simpson Plaza lawn, in front of City Hall.
Teague
Putt Fore a Purpose
June 3
Tri-County Gold Club , 125 Private Road 940
The second annual Putt Fore a Purpose includes lunch, swag bags, cart rental, and cash prizes.
Putt Fore a Purpose
June 3
Tri-County Golf Club , 125 Private Road 940
At the second annual Putt Fore a Purpose Chamber golf tournament, participants receive a swag bag and the chance to win door prizes and cash prizes for first, second or third place.
Austin
Pond and Garden Tour
June 3-4
Various locations
The Austin Pond Society once again sponsors this charitable tour of ponds and gardens throughout the greater Austin area. The self-guided tour features streams, fountains, waterfalls, koi, and aquatic plants. Some of these ponds and gardens are certified wildlife habitats. This year's tour has a stronger emphasis on new DIY ponds and water gardens along with professionally built water gardens.
Amarillo
Cornhole Mania: A Guinness World Record Attempt
June 3
Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive, Suite 4300
Cactus Cove Inn presents this attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest cornhole tournament.
Boerne
A Day at the Farm and Farmers Market
June 3-Aug. 26
Historic Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road
Whether you want to hike the trails, shop in the open air, get gardening inspiration, take classes on growing your food, help the Cibolo Center for Conservation maintain the land through volunteer service projects, or get new recipe ideas, the Farmers Market at Herff Farm is open rain or shine every Saturday throughout the year.
Moondance Concert
June 3, July 15, Aug. 5
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 welcomes back some of the center's favorite music groups and food trucks from past Moondances, and also welcomes new soon-to-be favorites.
Lockhart
Lockhart State Park Showcase
June 3
Lockhart State Park, 2012 State Park Road
Come see all Lockhart State Park has to offer at the Lockhart State Park Showcase. Enjoy free entrance to the park, and explore park attractions, including a swimming pool, trails, golf course, and educational programs. Food trucks are available, and community groups organize games, activities, and living history demonstrations.
Spring Branch
Guadalupe River Birthday Bash
June 3
Guadalupe River State Park, 3350 Park Road 31
Come on out to the park and help celebrate two milestones: 100 years of Texas State Parks and Guadalupe River State Park's 40th birthday. The day features a “Cake-Off," with the winner receiving a free guided tour of the Hill Country State Natural Area.
Wichita Falls
Mark Howell Memorial Fishing Rodeo
June 3
Lake Arrowhead State Park, 229 Park Road 63
Enjoy this annual kid fishing rodeo and adult rough fish contest. Prizes are awarded, and no fishing license is required when you fish in any Texas State Park. Fishing supplies such as poles and tackle are available from the tackle loaner program while supplies last.
Livingston
Fishing 101
June 3
Lake Livingston State Park, 300 Park Road 65
Join park rangers for a day full of programs designed to teach all of the skills needed to start fishing. The event features backyard bass, how to cast, knot tying, fish species identification, information about rules and regulations, and a fishing event with prizes for all participants.
Daingerfield
Dutch Oven Cooking
June 3
Daingerfield , 455 Park Road 17
Are you interested in learning how to cook in a Dutch oven? Bring your own equipment or borrow some from the group while supplies last. Extra equipment is limited.
Lake Jackson
Youth Fishing Event
June 3
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 this marine fish hatchery and visitor education center.
The Colony
Take on the Heat Triathlon
June 4
Lewisville ISD Aquatic Center, 5729 Memorial Drive
Test your skills on land with the run-bike-run event, or go the distance and test your strength and perseverance by swimming, cycling, and running in the full triathlon or half-distance sprint.
Plano
Concerts in the Park
June 5, 19; July 17, 31
Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St.
Bring a blanket or folding chair to the annual summer concert in Haggard Park with the Plano Community Band. Leashed dogs are welcome too.
Clute
Planetarium Show
June 6, 13, 20, 23, 27
Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.
Featuring a 30-foot dome equipped with a Spitz Star Ball projector and a variety of high-tech equipment, this show recreates the night sky as it appears to the naked eye, giving viewers a close-up feel for comets, exploding stars, and black holes.
Llano
Parks Festival
June 9-11
Robinson Park, 123 Robinson Park Drive
Llano Parks Project and the city of Llano are partnering to create this free, fun, family-friendly, and community-building event. Friday night offers a kickoff event with a movie in the park, following on Saturday by a Day in the Park. Then Sunday has church in the park. Join the festivities taking place in Robinson Park on the beautiful Llano River.
Colorado City
A Day in the Park
June 9
Lake Colorado City State Park, 4582 FM 2836
With free admission all day long, bring the family out to hike, bike, or check out what the lake has to offer. Rangers provide a guided hike, a skins and skulls program, and if conditions are right, kayaking.
Concan
I'll Be Back Again Next Year
June 9-10
Garner State Park, 234 RR 1050
A summer dance tradition for generations of campers, this event invites visitors to honor the past as part of the Texas State Parks centennial celebration. The event features a concert by a surprise Texas artist, vintage campsites set up to show the evolution of camping tools and equipment over the past 100 years, and a presentation on the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps at Garner State Park.
San Marcos
Texas Water Safari
June 10
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.
Mexia
Lakeside Legacy Celebration
June 10
Fort Parker State Park, 194 Park Road 28
Celebrate the 100th birthday of Texas State Parks at Fort Parker State Park's community-wide birthday bash. Participate in a wide variety of fun activities for the family including canoe and kayak rides, Cabela's "Catch and Release" fish tank, the "Take Me Fishing" trailer with a scavenger hunt, fishing with a Texas Parks and Wildlife angler, an authentic chuckwagon cooking demonstration, Blackland Prairie Raptor Center's live raptors, tour boat rides, and a tour of Fort Parker Lake on the Cynthia Ann pontoon boat.
tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/fort-parker/lakeside-legacy-celebration
Amarillo
Summer Free for All
June 10
Visitors are invited to the city of Amarillo's Summer Free for All, which features games, food trucks, bounce houses, and other fun at Sam Houston Park.
Cleburne
Centennial Outdoor Community Day
June 10
Cleburne State Park, 5800 Park Road 21
Enjoy a day filled with all things outdoors. Spend the day learning kayaking, archery, backyard bass fishing, Dutch oven cooking, and hiking.
Mexia
Lakeside Legacy Celebration
June 10
Fort Parker State Park, 194 Park Road 28
In addition to enjoying the sights and sounds of beautiful Fort Parker State Park, find a variety of fun activities for the family to enjoy such as chuckwagon Dutch oven cooking, boat tours of Fort Parker Lake, canoe and kayak classes, archery and atlatl classes, Touch-a-Truck, a live raptor program, paddle board exploration, fishing, birding, and guided hikes.
Daingerfield
"New Experiences, New Memories, a New You''
June 10
Daingerfield , 455 Park Road 17
Duplicate? This is a brand new event occurring at Daingerfield State Park. Experience a variety of Texas Parks and Wildlife resources and get ideas on how to enjoy nature and the world outdoors. Activities include (but are not limited to) fishing with a ranger, kayaking and canoeing, and a program including information on the skins and skulls of animals you might see in the park.
Galveston
World Ocean Day
June 10
East Beach Park, 1923 Boddeker Road
Galveston's World Ocean Day features kayaking, beach tours, interactive exhibits hosted by eco-friendly businesses, and other attractions.
Jacksonville
Tomato Festival
June 10
Downtown , Commerce Street from Austin to Bolton streets
For one week in June, Jacksonville becomes "Tomatoville." The 39th annual Tomato Festival in downtown Jacksonville offers events leading up to the big festival, with five blocks of vendors; a farmers market; fried green tomatoes; eating, peeling, packing, and salsa contests; live entertainment; a talent show; soccer and tennis tournaments; and an annual street dance.
Wimberley
Blue Hole Star Party
June 13
Blue Hole Regional Park, 333 Blue Hole Lane
The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Wimberley! Bring your family and friends to the biannual Blue Hole Star Party for an evening of stargazing. The Wimberley Valley Dark Sky Committee and the Texas State Astronomy Club are sharing their telescopes and knowledge for the night. Admission is free, and it's encouraged to bring something to sit on, a picnic, and flashlights.
Italy
Tour d'Italia
June 16-17
Italy High School, 300 College St.
Bicyclists come from all over Texas and surrounding states to attend this bicycle ride through the countryside. There are 11.5- to 63-mile courses to choose from.
Cedar Park
Go Skateboarding Day
June 16
Brushy Creek Skate Park , 2310 Brushy Creek Road
Show off your skateboarding skills in a free competition that includes a bowl contest and a street-style showdown. A waiver and helmet are required to compete.
Palestine
Blueberry Picking
June 16-July 16
Lake Creek Blueberry Farm, 1471 FM 321
Visit Lake Creek Blueberry Farm in Montalba for a day of blueberry picking and family fun. As in past years, the farm offers pre-picked and you-pick options.
Austin
Premier Rugby Sevens
June 17
Q2 Stadium, 10414 McKalla Place
Watch eight teams compete in the fastest game on Earth: rugby. There is also live music, inflatables, photo-ops, vendors, a costume contest, and on-field entertainment.
Cleburne
Cowboy Swing Concert
June 17
Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum, 101 Chisholm Trail
Enjoy an evening concert under the stars at Rowlett's world famous outdoor stage at the Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum. Bring a lawn chair, grab a bite from the food trucks, and then sit back to listen to award-winning Western music artists and poets.
Lake Jackson
Bird Banding
June 17
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, 299 SH 332 West
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 all the birds of the Brazosport area.
South Padre Island
Beach Bash Skate Jam
June 21-22
John L. Tompkins Park, 6100 South Padre Blvd.
At South Padre Island's annual skate competition, there's live music, food, and cash prizes.
Falcon Heights
Family Adventure Fest
June 22
Falcon State Park, 146 Park Road 46
This one-day event is full of wild activities for everyone to enjoy at the park. Outdoor activities for all ages focus on different skills such as archery, kayaking, fishing, outdoor cooking, camping, and hiking.
Kerrville
Concerts by the River
June 23
Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive
Pack up your lawn chairs and picnic blankets and come out to the park to enjoy a summer concert along the banks of the beautiful Guadalupe River. This month's featured artists are Landon Lloyd Miller and Rebecca Loebe.
Grand Prairie
Dollar Day and Summer Turf Festival
June 24
Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway
This fan favorite thoroughbred racing event returns to Lone Star Park, along with featured open condition turf races.
Galveston
Hotter Than Birding Competition
June 25-26
Various locations
This birding big day is a fun, fast-paced, semi-competitive race to see which team can identify the most brid species in Galveston County in 24 hours.
Freeport
Fishin' Fiesta
June 29-July 2
Freeport Municipal Park, 421 N. Brazosport Blvd.
Since 1947, anglers have been drawn to this fishing tournament each year in the hopes of catching the biggest redfish, barracuda, or any other offshore or inshore fish. The Fishin’ Fiesta is sponsored by the Freeport Lions Club and offers games, food, live entertainment, dances, and arts and crafts. The fishing tournament is one of the largest on the Gulf and includes prizes for both offshore and inshore categories. A fireworks display takes place on Saturday night.
Kerrville
Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling
June 30
Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
See high-flying aerials and death-defying maneuvers as the world’s smallest wrestlers compete for the title. The event is a celebration of timeless Lucha Libre traditions and what the future holds for the culture, all wrapped up in a family-friendly environment suitable for everyone.
Monahans
Independence Day Golf Tournament
July 1-2
Ward County Golf Course, 2028 SH 18 North
Play a round of golf in this three-person tournament before taking in a fireworks show at night.
Grand Prairie
Live Thoroughbred Racing
July 1-4
Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway
Watch the horses race past you at a major league sports entertainment attraction. It's a good time you can bet on.
Lake Jackson
Rubber Duck Regatta
July 1
Dunbar Park, 803 FM 2004
Get out on Oyster Creek for some kayak and canoe fun. Teams compete to be one of the first 20 boats to retrieve eight different rubber ducks that are corralled along the creek and bring them back to the starting point to win a prize. The total course length is approximately 1 mile. Teams can consist of up to two people and should bring their own kayaks or canoes, lifejackets, and paddles.
Grand Prairie
Lone Stars and Stripes Celebration
June 3-4
Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway
Celebrate the Fourth of July at the race track. After the last race, stay to enjoy the 20-minute fireworks show, choreographed to music.
Lampasas
Spring Ho Festival
July 3-9
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.
Cleburne
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
Lake Pat Cleburne, Lakeshore Drive
Cleburne Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Fourth of July celebration at Lake Pat Cleburne with vendors and food trucks available in the evening along Lakeshore Drive When it gets dark, the fireworks show gets underway.
Onalaska
Kids' Fishing Derby
July 4
Chaserz Lakeside, 3714 Navaho Trail
Kids ages 3 to 15 are invited to bring their pole, bait, tackle, and lawn chair for a friendly fishing competition by the lake.
Fredericksburg
Fourth of July Fireworks
July 4
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, 432 Lady Bird Drive
The city of Fredericksburg hosts this fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day. Multiple viewing areas are available inside the park and at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds. Guests are encouraged to bring their own eats, drinks, and lawn chairs for seating.
Alpine
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4
Kokernot Municipal Park, 1500 Fighting Buck Ave.
Alpine's annual parade offers a car show, live music, and fireworks, plus Alpine Cowboys baseball, outdoor theater, and other entertainment.
Lake Jackson
Firecracker 4 Run
July 4
Dunbar Park, 803 FM 2004
This 4-mile run goes through the neighborhoods of Lake Jackson along Oyster Creek and is a USATF-certified course.
Garland
DFW Asian-American Soccer Tournament
July 8-9
Winters Park Soccer Complex, 1330 Spring Creek Drive
Diversity, culture, and the love for soccer bring 32 teams from all over the nation to Garland each summer. The DFW Asian-American Soccer Tournament hits the pitch with an opening ceremony that includes a special presentation by Hoa Dao Lion Dance Association.
Lampasas
Toughest 10K in Texas
July 8
Hancock Golf Course Pavilion, 1600 281 South
Runners come from all over the United States to attend this race, which is in its 43rd year and held during the annual Lampasas Spring Ho Festival. Hosted by the Lampasas Chamber of Commerce, the proceeds from this race get put back into the community. The race starts and finishes at the Hancock Park Golf Course Pavilion. The race also features a 5K and a 1-mile fun run.
Frisco
PGA High School Golf National Invitational
July 10-12, 17-19
Omni PGA Frisco Resort, 4341 PGA Parkway
The invitation-only tournament field consists of the top high school golfers from across the country who have won their respective state championships as a team or as an individual. Champions are crowned following the three-day 54-hole stroke play event. The championship brings together a wide variety of golfers from nearly all 50 states with the girls event taking place on July 10-12 and the boys competing July 17-19.
highschoolgolf.org/2023-national-high-school-golf-invitational
Clute
Planetarium Show
July 11, 18, 21, 25
Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.
Featuring a 30-foot dome equipped with a Spitz Star Ball projector and a variety of high-tech equipment, this show recreates the night sky as it appears to the naked eye, giving viewers a close-up feel for comets, exploding stars, and black holes.
South Padre Island
Ron Hoover Fishing Tournament
July 14-15
South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd.
Anglers compete in an exciting bay tournament, with a portion of proceeds going to Make-A-Wish of the Rio Grande Valley.
Paris
Tour de Paris Bicycle Rally
July 15
Love Civic Center, 2025 S. Collegiate Drive
What began in 1984 with just a few enthusiastic cyclists has evolved into a community favorite that now boasts over 1,700 cyclists and volunteers. Multiple routes are tailored to riders of all skill levels, including the 14- and 24-mile off-road ride on the Northeast Texas Trail, and the 22-, 35-, 62-, 68-, and 80-mile county routes.
Fredericksburg
Night in Old Fredericksburg and Barbecue Cookoff
July 15
Gillespie County Fairgrounds , 530 Fair Drive
Night in Old Fredericksburg at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds features live parimutuel horse racing, a Lone Star Barbecue Society cookoff, and other activities all during the day. Plenty of cold beverages and food are available.
Burnet
100 Year Boat-A-Thon
July 15
Inks Lake State Park, 3630 Park Road 4 West
Bring your own boat, kayak, canoe, or ski boat, or borrow one from the park, and celebrate 100 years of paddling at Inks Lake. Join the fun to see just how many boats can get in the lake at one time. A parade follows the new paddling trail from the Park Store to the South Fishing Pier and back. There are also races at various times for those with a need for some competition.
Lake Jackson
Bird Banding
July 15
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, 299 SH 332 West
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 all the birds of the Brazosport area.
Kerrville
Upper Guadalupe River Authority River Clean Up
July 22
Flat Rock Park, 3840 Riverside Drive
The Upper Guadalupe River Authority provides cleaning supplies and trash disposal for volunteers to remove trash from the Guadalupe River and the watershed. The event raises awareness about the problem of litter in the community, and volunteers receive a T-shirt and entry in a prize drawing.
Sabine Pass
Kids Fish
July 22
Sea Rim State Park, 19335 S. Gulfway Drive
At this annual event, children between the ages of 1 and 12 receive a free fishing rod and T-shirt while supplies last. Kids can then use that rod to catch as many fish as they can to compete for prizes. Volunteers are on the beach to record size and number of fish caught for each kid as well as provide bait and fishing advice.
Cleburne
Goatneck Bike Ride
July 30
The 36th annual Goatneck Bike Ride is a rolling hill course with distances of 10, 27, 41, or 70 miles. Last year's event had close to 1,500 riders. The ride goes throughout Johnson County, and prevailing winds during this time of year come from the southwest, providing a tail wind for the last portion of the ride coming into the finish. The race begins at Cleburne Bible Church.
Clute
Planetarium Show
Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 25, 29
Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Blvd.
Featuring a 30-foot dome equipped with a Spitz Star Ball projector and a variety of high-tech equipment, this show recreates the night sky as it appears to the naked eye, giving viewers a close-up feel for comets, exploding stars, and black holes.
South Padre Island
Texas International Fishing Tournament
Aug. 2-6
South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd.
Surrounded by the sparkling waters of the Laguna Madre Bay and Gulf of Mexico, Port Isabel and South Padre Island play host to Texas’ largest saltwater fishing tournament. Anglers compete in one of three divisions: bay, tarpon, and offshore. Dockside, thousands of spectators turn out to view impressive catches of blue marlin, white marlin, and sailfish brought in by the big boats offshore.
Palestine
Neches Wilderness Canoe Race
Aug. 5
Blackburn Dam, Farm-to-Market Road 1892
Canoeists and kayakers young and old, expert and beginner, all come out in large numbers for “The Toughest Little Race in Texas.” The course covers 22 miles of the scenic, largely uninhabited Neches River. It’s also an opportunity to experience wild nature on the Neches Trail.
South Padre Island
Ladies Kingfish Tournament
Aug. 11-13
South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd.
The first all-ladies tournament in Texas is divided into two divisions: bay and offshore fishing.
Galveston
Air, Car, and Boat Show
Aug. 11-13
Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd.
The air show ranges from P-63 King Cobra and DH-115 Vampire to the Ghostwriter pyrotechnics show planes with daredevil pilots sending off fireworks trails to light up the night sky. The boat show showcases an array of yachts at the Moody Gardens Marina. The car show at Moody Gardens Convention Center is filled with rows of classic vehicles and the stories that accompany them.
Seguin
Birthday Golf Tournament
Aug. 12
Max Starcke Park West Golf Course, 650 River Drive West
In addition to the 185th birthday party for Seguin, the Seguin Conservation Society is also hosting a golf tournament Saturday morning. The two-person scramble gets underway at 8 a.m. in Starcke Park.
Brackettville
Welcome to the Dark Side
Aug. 12
Kickapoo Cavern State Park, 20939 RR 674
Enjoy an evening cavern tour, with hopefully a bat flight to view. Then watch the Perseids meteor shower alongside a stargazing event. A second event takes place during the eclipse of the moon on Oct. 14.
Galveston
AIA Sandcastle Competition
Aug. 12-13
East Beach Park, 1923 Boddeker Road
Members of the Houston chapter of the American Institute of Architects hit the sand and build for hours to win the Golden Bucket Award. Structures remain in place for Sunday viewing.
Laguna Vista
South Padre Island Junior Golf Championship
Aug. 14-16
South Padre Island Golf Club, 1 Golf House Road
The nation's best junior golfers compete for the championship on the Gulf Coast.
Paris
Power Boat Grand Prix Drag Boat Races
Aug. 19-20
Lake Crook, Off US 271
Watch as more than 80 boats rip across the water and compete for big money and prizes.
Amarillo
Wildlife Weekend
Aug. 19
Don Harrington Discovery Center, 1200 Striet Drive
Don Harrington Discovery Center hosts monthly Wildlife Weekends, special animal-focused presentations that educate kids about wildlife. This month, the center partners with Wildwest Wildlife Rehabilitation to bring the wild indoors with activities and demonstrations, a guided hike at Wildcat Bluff, and science activities.
Lake Jackson
Bird Banding
Aug. 19
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, 299 SH 332 West
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 all the birds of the Brazosport area.
Galveston
Esports Summit
Aug. 25-27
Galveston Island Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd.
Attendees can look, learn, and participate in the fastest-growing entertainment industry in the world. Panel discussions, hands-on opportunities, and celebrity appearances are part of the fun.
Kerrville
Kerrville River Roadster Show
Aug. 26
Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive
This event is open to cars of all sizes, colors, and speeds. Bring the family out to enjoy a beautiful night under the stars with cars, music, food, and fun.
Tyler
Rose Festival
Oct. 18-21
Texas Rose Museum, 420 Rose Park Drive
Since its beginning in 1933, the Texas Rose Festival has represented the spirit that brings Tyler together as a community. Rich in heritage and tradition, the Festival offers enchanting ceremonial events including the Queen's Coronation, the ribbon-cutting and rose presentation, the Queen's Tea, and the Rose Parade, all amid a colorful backdrop of roses.
Austin
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix
Oct. 20-22
Circuit of The Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd.
The pinnacle of motorsports returns to Texas for a three-day celebration of speed and sound. The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix provides an action-packed experience that fuses world-class racing with major championship implications. This year’s event includes the first F1 Sprint race on American soil, as one of six sprint races in the 2023 season, and concerts by The Killers and Queen + Adam Lambert.
Clute
Spooktacular Trick-or-Treat Trail
Oct. 26
Clute Municipal Park, 100 Parkview Drive
Drive through Clute Municipal Park and trick-or-treat your way through to see the sights and sounds of the Spooky Trail.
Christmas in the Park
Dec. 8-9
Clute Municipal Park, 100 Parkview Drive
Christmas in the Park is an event that gets the whole family in the holiday spirit—from watching performances by local choirs and dance groups to fixing s'mores by the crackling fire to a visit with Santa. The drive-thru holiday light display is available the entire month of December.
