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Calendar: Family Friendly

Annual Airing of the Quilts

 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 :: 11:00am - 4:00pm
 Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce
 Event Details

Take a step back in time and take in our collections of quilts, hanging all about town. Also view vintage quilts at our Chappell Hill Historical Museum. Be sure to view the wonderful quilts make by the Quilt Guild as gifts to our Veterans. The Quilt Guild also offers quilts for sale!

Antique Carousel Rides at Fireman’s Park

 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 :: 11:00am - 4:00pm
 Antique Carousel
 Event Details

Ride a piece of history! Brenham’s Antique Carousel at Fireman’s Park is OPEN!

Rides are only $1 per rider.

Open Saturdays (March – October, excluding Easter weekend): 11am – 4pm

Washington County Fair

 Friday, September 12th, 2025 :: 10:00am - 11:30pm
 Washington County Expo
 Event Details

The Washington County Fair is the oldest county fair in Texas and has become one of Washington County’s premiere festivals! It offers several days of exciting events such as a rodeo, carnival, live music & concerts, food, a variety of livestock shows, arts and crafts, special attractions, contests, commercial exhibits and more… September 12 – 20, 2025

A full list of events happening at the Washington County Fair will be updated on their website!

Washington County Fair

 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 :: 10:00am - 11:30pm
 Washington County Expo
 Event Details

The Washington County Fair is the oldest county fair in Texas and has become one of Washington County’s premiere festivals! It offers several days of exciting events such as a rodeo, carnival, live music & concerts, food, a variety of livestock shows, arts and crafts, special attractions, contests, commercial exhibits and more… September 12 – 20, 2025

A full list of events happening at the Washington County Fair will be updated on their website!

Brenham First Fridays Farmer & Artisan Market

 Friday, September 5th, 2025 :: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
 Main Street Brenham
 Event Details

Join us on the First Friday of each month for the Brenham Farmer & Artisan Market featuring fresh, local foods and products all right on the Courthouse square in the heart of Downtown Brenham!

Antique Carousel Rides at Fireman’s Park

 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 :: 11:00am - 4:00pm
 Antique Carousel
 Event Details

Ride a piece of history! Brenham’s Antique Carousel at Fireman’s Park is OPEN!

Rides are only $1 per rider.

Open Saturdays (March – October, excluding Easter weekend): 11am – 4pm

Brenham Fire Museum

 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 :: 11:00am - 2:00pm
 Brenham Fire Museum
 Event Details

The historic Brenham Fire Museum will be open from 11-2 on Saturdays! Come see the Silsby, the Invader and Samanthe!

For continuous updates and hours, follow us on Facebook!

Brenham Fire Museum

 Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 :: 11:00am - 2:00pm
 Brenham Fire Museum
 Event Details

The historic Brenham Fire Museum will be open from 11-2 on Saturdays! Come see the Silsby, the Invader and Samanthe!

For continuous updates and hours, follow us on Facebook!

Antique Carousel Rides at Fireman’s Park

 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 :: 11:00am - 4:00pm
 Antique Carousel
 Event Details

Ride a piece of history! Brenham’s Antique Carousel at Fireman’s Park is OPEN!

Rides are only $1 per rider.

Open Saturdays (March – October, excluding Easter weekend): 11am – 4pm

Antique Carousel Rides at Fireman’s Park

 Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 :: 11:00am - 4:00pm
 Antique Carousel
 Event Details

Ride a piece of history! Brenham’s Antique Carousel at Fireman’s Park is OPEN!

Rides are only $1 per rider.

Open Saturdays (March – October, excluding Easter weekend): 11am – 4pm

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

 Sunday, August 17th, 2025 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Barrington Plantation State Historic Site
 Event Details

Enslaved women and men, such as Mary, Jerry, Willis, Amy, and Charity, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Start your experience behind the Jones Home in the bustle of a busy plantation kitchen and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of a hearth cooked meal being prepared. Journey to the other side of the plantation and learn what foods Mary, Jerry, or Willis would prepare for themselves in the Quarter. Contact us at BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

Brenham Fire Museum

 Saturday, August 16th, 2025 :: 11:00am - 2:00pm
 Brenham Fire Museum
 Event Details

The historic Brenham Fire Museum will be open from 11-2 on Saturdays! Come see the Silsby, the Invader and Samanthe!

For continuous updates and hours, follow us on Facebook!

Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

 Saturday, August 16th, 2025 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Barrington Plantation State Historic Site
 Event Details

Enslaved women and men, such as Mary, Jerry, Willis, Amy, and Charity, were an integral part of the full story of Barrington. Start your experience behind the Jones Home in the bustle of a busy plantation kitchen and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of a hearth cooked meal being prepared. Journey to the other side of the plantation and learn what foods Mary, Jerry, or Willis would prepare for themselves in the Quarter. Contact us at BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

Antique Carousel Rides at Fireman’s Park

 Saturday, August 16th, 2025 :: 11:00am - 4:00pm
 Antique Carousel
 Event Details

Ride a piece of history! Brenham’s Antique Carousel at Fireman’s Park is OPEN!

Rides are only $1 per rider.

Open Saturdays (March – October, excluding Easter weekend): 11am – 4pm

Antique Carousel Rides at Fireman’s Park

 Saturday, August 9th, 2025 :: 11:00am - 4:00pm
 Antique Carousel
 Event Details

Ride a piece of history! Brenham’s Antique Carousel at Fireman’s Park is OPEN!

Rides are only $1 per rider.

Open Saturdays (March – October, excluding Easter weekend): 11am – 4pm

Brenham Fire Museum

 Saturday, August 9th, 2025 :: 11:00am - 2:00pm
 Brenham Fire Museum
 Event Details

The historic Brenham Fire Museum will be open from 11-2 on Saturdays! Come see the Silsby, the Invader and Samanthe!

For continuous updates and hours, follow us on Facebook!

Trivia and Nacho Night at Brazos Valley Brewing Company

 Thursday, August 7th, 2025 :: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
 Brazos Valley Brewing Company
 Event Details

The taproom is open from 3 to 9 PM on Thursdays. Trivia starts at 6 PM so come early to get set up and grab a bevvy. BVB Food Truck will be open and we’ll have Brewery Bites of our famous Loaded Nachos and giant Pretzels. We have indoor and outdoor seating, playground for the kiddos, and dogs are welcome outside on a leash. Cheers!

Hoppy Hour Wednesday at Brazos Valley Brewing Company

 Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 :: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
 Brazos Valley Brewing Company
 Event Details

Join us for $1 off pours, including beer, wine, cider, seltzers, mimosas and flights, every Wednesday from 3 to 9 PM. BVB Eats Food Truck is open from 4-9 PM. We’ll also have Brewery Bites of Loaded Nachos, our famous giant Pretzels, Chips n’ Beer Cheese Queso, and Stout Cheesecake! We have indoor and outdoor seating, playground for the kiddos, and dogs welcome outside on a leash. Cheers!

Brenham Fire Museum

 Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 :: 11:00am - 2:00pm
 Brenham Fire Museum
 Event Details

The historic Brenham Fire Museum will be open from 11-2 on Saturdays! Come see the Silsby, the Invader and Samanthe!

For continuous updates and hours, follow us on Facebook!

Hard Work & Hydration

 Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Barrington Plantation State Historic Site
 Event Details

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 BarringtonPlantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x248 for more information.

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