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A note regarding COVID-19

Due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus, some events have been postponed or canceled. Please make sure to check the event website, social media, or call ahead to confirm an event is still taking place if you are interested in attending.

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.

cityofwimberley.com/parksandrec

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.

summerintheparksm.org

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.

amarillobotanicalgardens.org

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.

texasstaterailroad.net

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.

cleburneshakes.org

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.”

caillouxperformingarts.com

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.

lonestarpark.com

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.

visitfrisco.com/events/annual-events-and-festivals

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.

fairfieldtexaschamber.com

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.

fairfieldtxchamber.com

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.

austinpondsociety.org

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.

visitamarillo.com

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.

cibolo.org/locations/herff-farm

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. 

cibolo.org/moondance

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.

tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lockhart

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.

tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/guadalupe-river

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.

tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-arrowhead

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.

tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-livingston

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. 

tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/daingerfield

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.

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

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.

visitthecolonytx.com

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.

visitplano.com

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.

brazosportcenter.org

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.

llanoparksproject.org

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.

tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-colorado-city

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.

tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/garner

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.

texaswatersafari.org

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.

visitamarillo.com

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.

tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/cleburne

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.

tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/fort-parker

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.

tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/daingerfield

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.

artistboat.org/world-ocean-day-festival

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.

jacksonvilletexas.com/tomato-fest

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.

cityofwimberley.com/parksandrec

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.

tourditalia.org

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.

cedarparktexas.gov/736/go-skateboarding-day

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.

facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057253847525

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.

prsevens.com

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.

visitcleburne.com

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.

gcbo.org

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.

sopadre.com/event/spi-beach-bash-skate-jam/1132

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.

tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/falcon

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.

kerrvilletexascvb.com/events/2023/concerts-by-the-river

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.

lonestarpark.com

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.

galvestonnaturetourism.org

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.

fishinfiesta.com

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.

dwarfanators.com

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.

monahans.org

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.

lonestarpark.com

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.

lakejackson-tx.gov

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.

lonestarpark.com

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.

springho.com

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.

visitcleburne.com

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.

fbgtx.org

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.

visitalpinetx.com

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.

theljfat.com/firecracker-4

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.

visitgarlandtx.com/dfw-asian-soccer-tournament

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.

lampasaschamber.org

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.

brazosportcenter.org

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.

sopadre.com

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.

paristexasbiking.com

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.

gillespiefair.com

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.

tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/inks-lake

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.

gcbo.org

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.

ugra.org/major-initiatives/river-clean-up

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.

tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sea-rim

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.

thegoatneck.us

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.

brazosportcenter.org

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.

sopadre.com

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.

necheswildernessrace.com

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.

sopadre.com

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.

moodygardens.org

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.

tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/kickapoo-cavern

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.

aiahouston.org

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.

sopadre.com

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.

sdbaracing.com

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.

discoverycenteramarillo.org

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.

gcbo.org

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.

galvestonesports.com

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.

kerrvilletx.gov

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.

texasrosefestival.com

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.

circuitoftheamericas.com

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.

clutetexas.gov

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.

clutetexas.gov

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