Family, friends and visitors all enjoy popular events that are planned throughout the year. Wine Walks, Fun Runs, Festivals and Fairs put smiles on faces young and young at heart!

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Hard Work & Hydration

 Saturday, August 1st, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Barrington Living History Farm

Summer marks the busiest time for field crop work – as well as the highest temperatures! Join us in the fields for hands-on opportunities working with the crops, then cool off at the house and try a sample of “switchel” — a historic thirst-quenching drink similar in purpose to sports drinks today. Contact us at Barrington-Plantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

First of August Celebration

 Saturday, August 1st, 2026 :: 5:30pm - 11:00pm

Food, fun, live music and more all to celebrate the historic Long Life Brotherhood lodge building and its history! Come out Saturday, August 1st to Matson Park. Activities include a domino tournament, bounce houses, school supply giveaway, food/drink, music by DJ King Pete and special guests Step Rideau and the Zydeco Outlaws. Gates open at 3pm, show starts at 5pm. Pre-sale $15 tickets available at the Texas Cotton Gin Museum, at the gate for $20, kids 17 an under free. For more info contact Chris Evans at 832-692-7057 or email longlife1940@gmail.com. More event info at https://www.facebook, com/events/1526346909066149.

Hard Work & Hydration

 Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Barrington Living History Farm

Summer marks the busiest time for field crop work – as well as the highest temperatures! Join us in the fields for hands-on opportunities working with the crops, then cool off at the house and try a sample of “switchel” — a historic thirst-quenching drink similar in purpose to sports drinks today. Contact us at Barrington-Plantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

Bird Nest ID and Nest Box Tips – Informative Lunch Workshop

 Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 :: 11:30am - 1:00pm
 Brenham Heritage Museum

Join the Brenham Heritage Museum and the Texas Master Naturalist Gideon Lincecum Chapter for “Bird Nest ID and Nest Box Tips,” an informative lunch workshop presented by Texas Master Naturalist Ken English. Drawing on more than 20 years of bird observation and nest box management, Ken will explore the nesting habits of birds commonly found in Washington County, discuss effective nest box management, and share practical construction tips and lessons learned from providing supplemental shelter for songbirds.

The workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Tegeler Bus Depot Gallery, 313 E. Alamo St., Brenham. Admission is $15 per person and includes lunch. Space is limited. Reserve your spot today!

Farmer & Artisan Market

 Friday, August 7th, 2026 :: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
 Main Street Brenham

First Fridays Farmers & Artisan Market is an open-air market with local artisan/craft, cottage food, farm-to-market, small business, and retail vendors.