Things To Do in Texas This Weekend: July 19-21
July 16, 2019 | By Meara Isenberg
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day Sunday with a Crank-Off in McKinney, or check out other food-related events this weekend in Bayview, Dumas, and Corpus Christi.
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6 Pet-Friendly Fourth of July Celebrations in Texas
July 2, 2019 | By Meara Isenberg
While the Fourth isn’t typically considered a pet-friendly holiday, as fireworks and other festivities can be disruptive or dangerous to animals, some Texas cities have worked out a way to safely fit pets into their celebration.
100 Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Texas in 2019
July 1, 2019 | By Meara Isenberg
Everything’s bigger in Texas, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to celebrating our nation’s independence. We’ve compiled the ultimate guide—100 events—to help you plan the perfect red, white, and blue holiday week.
Five Can’t-Miss Food Festivals to Indulge in This Summer
June 30, 2019 | By Meara Isenberg
Food is an essential part of any festival, but these Texas towns take their focus on cuisine to the next level. Tantalize your taste buds at these food-themed events featuring sizzling cookoffs, sweet samples, and a gathering of like-minded foodies from across the state.
The Bard is Back
June 26, 2019 | By John Lumpkin
“As You Like It” and “Othello” are atop the bill for the 34th Texas Shakespeare Festival beginning Thursday at Kilgore College.
Alamo Drafthouse Will Start Screening Movies at Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch in 2020
June 21, 2019 | By Meara Isenberg
Alamo Drafthouse, the Austin-based movie theater chain, is bringing its Rolling Roadshow series to Willie Nelson’s Spicewood ranch, Luck, starting in 2020.
San Antonio’s Juneteenth Educates Future Generations
June 18, 2019 | By Cary Clack
Texans are celebrating Juneteenth with events across the state this week, including today’s state government holiday.
Agave Festival Marfa Dives Into the Plant’s Historical and Cultural Significances
May 31, 2019 | By Shawna Graves
Now in its third year, the mostly free event features panel discussions, tequila tastings, art exhibits, live music, and reservation-only pairing dinners—all celebrating the plant that has contributed so much to the region’s culture.
Things To Do in Texas This Memorial Day Weekend: May 24-27
May 23, 2019 | By Jane Kellogg Murray
For this three-day weekend, picnics, music festivals, and barbecues are in full force as Texans celebrate the unofficial start of summer. But as we enjoy these freedoms, it’s also a time to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice.
Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Texas in 2019
May 3, 2019 | By TH Staff
Across the Lone Star state, cities are gearing up to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with parades, live mariachi music, traditional Mexican foods, and more. The holiday—which commemorates Mexico’s unlikely victory over invading French forces during the Battle of Puebla in 1862—is an integral part of the culture of Texas, which was once part of Mexico from 1821-1836. While the meaning of the holiday these days can easily be lost (our neighbors to the south primarily commemorate the battle through military ceremonies), Texans use the day to celebrate Mexican-American culture.
Terlingua Hosts the World’s First Sotol Festival
May 2, 2019 | By Laurel Miller
Nearly 1,000 attendees learned about the native spirit with tastings and more
SandFest Takes Over Port Aransas This Weekend
April 22, 2019 | By Pam LeBlanc
Incredible sculptures, delicious food, and fun times to be had April 26-28
Things To Do in Texas This Weekend: March 29-31
March 26, 2019 | By Jane Kellogg Murray
Enjoy all springtime has to offer with this weekend’s outdoor event offerings—including the LBJ 100 bike ride in Stonewall and the Texas Night Sky Festival in Dripping Springs.
Things To Do in Texas This Weekend: March 22-24
March 19, 2019 | By Jane Kellogg Murray
While you’re on the road hunting for newly sprouted wildflowers this weekend, consider adding these weekend activities to your to-do list, including Abilene’s Outlaws and Legends Music Festival and the International Friendship Festival in Eagle Pass—“where yee-haw meets olé.”
