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Calendar: Family Friendly

Burton Cotton Gin Festival

 Saturday, April 18th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 6:00pm
 Texas Cotton Gin Museum
 Event Details

Come celebrate history in the making at the 37th Annual Burton Cotton Gin Festival on Saturday, April 18th, 2025. This charming small-town Texas festival is FREE and family-friendly, featuring a parade, live music, contests, games, arts and crafts, delicious food and drinks, an antique tractor pull, an engine show, and classic cars on display.

Fortnightly Club Annual Used Book Sale

 Saturday, February 21st, 2026 :: 9:00am - 5:00pm
 Washington County Expo
 Event Details

6 full days of the Fortnightly Club Annual Used Book Sale – February 16 – February 21, 2026 in the Commercial Exhibits Building at the Washington County Expo!

Fortnightly Club Annual Used Book Sale

 Monday, February 16th, 2026 :: 9:00am - 6:00pm
 Washington County Expo
 Event Details

6 full days of the Fortnightly Club Annual Used Book Sale – February 16 – February 21, 2026 in the Commercial Exhibits Building at the Washington County Expo!

Cuddles, Cookies & Cocoa at Milk and Honey Ranch

 Saturday, December 27th, 2025 :: 10:00am - 12:00pm
 Milk & Honey Ranch
 Event Details

Keep the holiday magic going! โœจ
Join us at Milk & Honey Ranch on Saturday, December 27th for Cuddles, Cookies & Cocoa, a peaceful morning with our mini cows, warm cocoa, and fresh cookies. The perfect way to unwind after the Christmas rush! ๐Ÿชโ˜•๐Ÿฎ
๐Ÿ“ 8202 Brandt Rd, Burton, TX 77835
๐Ÿ“ž 979-221-6149
๐ŸŽŸ $40 per person | Includes Cuddles, Cookies & Hot Cocoa

Christmas Gnome Container Workshop

 Saturday, December 20th, 2025 :: 10:00am - 11:00am
 Antique Rose Emporium
 Event Details

Get festive with us! Join our Gnome Planter Workshop and create a charming plant container that looks like a holiday gnome. Perfect for adding a bit of whimsy to your home or as a unique gift. All materials provided, just bring your creativity! Donโ€™t miss out on this fun, family-friendly event!! $35/person – recommended for ages 12 and up

“The Polar Express” Movie Night & Pre-Show Party

 Friday, December 19th, 2025 :: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
 Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre
 Event Details

Cozy up in your toastiest pajamas and head to The Barnhill Center for a fun showing of “The Polar Express” in the historic theatre!
Doors open at 6:30 pm – movie starts at 7:30 pm
Concessions available (including beer and wine!) for purchase.

Looking for even more fun? Add a ticket to the special Polar Express pre-show party to your movie ticket! The pre-show party is designed for kids 12 years old and younger and will include some sweet treats, kidโ€™s activities, a surprise jolly guest from the North Pole, and more! The fun starts at 6:00 pm in the Bullock Ballroom upstairs in The Barnhill Center. Tickets to the pre-show party are LIMITED so purchase yours early! To attend the pre-show party, each attendee regardless of age must purchase a pre-show party ticket with their movie ticket!

Snow Globe Decorating

 Friday, December 19th, 2025 :: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
 Antique Rose Emporium
 Event Details

Come join us for a delightful Snow Globe Decorating event! Create magical memories together as you craft your own sparkling snow globes to cherish for years to come. $15/person

Bethlehem in Independence Live Nativity Scene

 Sunday, December 14th, 2025 :: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
 Independence Community Events
 Event Details

Come visit Independence and experience the story of Jesus’ birth with a live nativity. Ride the hayride for the full experience! Come for the nativity scenes and stay for the hot chocolate, cider, cookies, s’mores, hamburgers and hotdogs. Oh and don’t forget SANTA!

Check out our Facebook Page for updates on this event.

Cuddles, Cookies & Cocoa at Milk and Honey Ranch

 Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 :: 10:00am - 12:00pm
 Milk & Honey Ranch
 Event Details

โ€˜Tis the season for cow cuddles and cocoa! ๐Ÿฎโ˜•๐Ÿช
Bring your family and friends and enjoy the magic of the ranch this December, cookies included, of course! ๐Ÿช
๐Ÿ“ 8202 Brandt Rd, Burton, TX 77835
๐Ÿ“ž 979-221-6149
๐ŸŽŸ $40 per person | Includes Cuddles, Cookies & Hot Cocoa

Floyd’s Movie Night: The Grinch

 Sunday, December 14th, 2025 :: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
 Floyd’s Lounge
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Grab your blankets & chairs and join us Sunday, December 14th at 5pm for an outdoor holiday movie night behind Floyd’s patio! We’ll be playing How The Grinch Stole Christmas & selling $1 popcorn. A perfect holiday night for the family!

Annual Teddy Bear Parade

 Saturday, December 13th, 2025 :: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
 Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce
 Event Details

Bring your kiddos to downtown Chappell Hill for our annual Teddy Bear Parade. Lots of fun activities for the children. Sit and talk to Santa, bring your Teddy Bear for the parade. Don’t miss this free event for the little children. More details to come.

Bethlehem in Independence Live Nativity Scene

 Saturday, December 13th, 2025 :: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
 Independence Community Events
 Event Details

Come visit Independence and experience the story of Jesus’ birth with a live nativity. Ride the hayride for the full experience! Come for the nativity scenes and stay for the hot chocolate, cider, cookies, s’mores, hamburgers and hotdogs. Oh and don’t forget SANTA!

Check out our Facebook Page for updates on this event.

Ornament Painting Class

 Saturday, December 13th, 2025 :: 11:00am - 12:00pm
 Antique Rose Emporium
 Event Details

Join us for a cozy and creative glass ornament decorating class! Make beautiful ornaments to add a personal touch to your holiday decorations. $10/person – Purchase your tickets at antiqueroseemporium.com. Ages 13 and up

“Home for the Holidays” Sip & Shop

 Saturday, December 13th, 2025 :: 11:00am - 4:00pm
 Main Street Brenham
 Event Details

๐ŸŽ„ A Downtown Holiday Tradition ๐ŸŽ„
On ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฏ, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ, ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿญ๐—ฎ๐—บ – ๐Ÿฐ๐—ฝ๐—บ, over 25 Downtown Brenham businesses are coming together to offer you a delightful experience. Enjoy mouth-watering samples of treats and drinks, take advantage of special discounts, and check off some holiday shopping from your list. ๐Ÿช

โ˜• ๐˜š๐˜ข๐˜ท๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜Š๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ, ๐˜š๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฑ ๐˜“๐˜ฐ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ

Vintage Toys Exhibit at the Brenham Heritage Museum

 Saturday, December 6th, 2025 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Brenham Heritage Museum
 Event Details

โœจ Vintage Toy Exhibit at the Brenham Heritage Museum! โœจ

Step back in time and explore our fabulous collection of classic toys, on display December 6, 2025 through the end of January 2026. Discover the stories behind some of the worldโ€™s most beloved playthingsโ€”from Yo-Yos to Legos and so much more!

Celebrate the magic of the season with a visit during our open hours: Wednesdayโ€“Saturday, 10 AMโ€“4 PM (closed on holidays). Bring your friends and family for a nostalgic holiday outing! ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ„

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