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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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.

Andrea Eames Author Signing

 Saturday, August 8th, 2026 :: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
 The Book Nook

Andrea Eames will be coming to The Book Nook to do an author signing and meet-and-greet for her new release, A Tangled Magic, on August 8th from 12-2 pm. This new fantasy release is a dark retelling of Rapunzel in which a woman with amnesia—and magical hair—searches for her lost memories while navigating a web of royal intrigue, bone magic, and secret monasteries. Get your copy in store or order online so that you can get yours signed and personalized by this amazingly talented author!

The Lovin’ Spoonful

 Saturday, August 8th, 2026 :: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
 Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre

In the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for their hits Daydream, Do You Believe in Magic, Summer in the City, Darling Be Home Soon, Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind, You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice, Coconut Grove, Younger Girl and many more.

Tickets: $85 – $100

Grand Opening of Washington County Fair Exhibit

 Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 :: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
 Brenham Heritage Museum

Mark your calendars! The Brenham Heritage Museum is pleased to partner with the Washington County Fair Association to present a special temporary exhibit, Washington County Fair: A Texas Tradition, on display throughout August and September.

To celebrate the opening of the exhibit and the beginning of fair season, we invite you to join us for a ribbon-cutting reception at the museum. We hope you can attend as we celebrate one of Washington County’s most cherished traditions!

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Brenham Heritage Museum
105 S. Market St.
Brenham, TX 77833

Ribbon-cutting ceremony, food and refreshments provided. This event is free and open to the public. We look forward to celebrating with you!