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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Cooking in the Kitchen & Quarter

 Saturday, February 14th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Barrington Living History Farm

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

Cow Cuddles and Valentine’s Dinner

 Saturday, February 14th, 2026 :: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
 Milk & Honey Ranch

Celebrate love in the sweetest way with cozy cow cuddles and a romantic four-course dinner. It’s a warm, intimate evening designed for couples, friends, and anyone who loves a little ranch magic.

Toast – The Best of Bread

 Saturday, February 14th, 2026 :: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
 Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre

For Valentine’s Day, favorite love songs performed with perfection. Baby I’m-a Want You, I’d Like to Make It With You, If, Guitar Man, Diary, It Don’t Matter To Me, Everything I Own and more. Patrons say, “these guys are not just good musicians, they are better than the original Bread!”

Tickets: $95 – $110

Cooking in the Quarter & Kitchen

 Sunday, February 15th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Barrington Living History Farm

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

The Republic of Texas is No More

 Thursday, February 19th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site

Join us as we commemorate the 180th anniversary of Texas Statehood. On February 19, 1846, Anson Jones lowered the Texas flag and raised the American flag, signifying the end of the Republic of Texas. While this event happened in Austin, the groundwork for Texas’ Annexation happened while Washington was the Capital. We will have our own American flag raising in front of Hatfield’s Exchange, and readings of Anson Jones’ speech at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. For more information please contact Tynan Shadle at tynan.shadle@thc.texas.gov or at 936-878-2214 ext 224.

Romeo and Juliet

 Thursday, February 19th, 2026 :: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
 Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center

William Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers from feuding families marry in secret, but miscommunication and ancient hatred lead to tragic deaths that finally end their families’ bitter feud in this powerful one-act adaptation.

2026 Stars over Texas Quilt Show

 Friday, February 20th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Friendship Quilt Guild Show: Juried Contemporary – Traditional Quilt Show. Quilts for sale, boutique, vendors, door prizes. Hospice Brazos Valley Charity Quilt Challenge. The donation quilt is called “Lucky Stars” pattern, design by Linda Jenkins and Becky Goldsmith from Piece O’ Cake Designs. The quilt is 80″x80″ and was pieced and hand appliqued by guild members and custom quilted by Helen Rode. Photography by Deborah Wallace. Admission $12, children under 12 free. Donation Quilt drawing, 3 p.m. Saturday Feb. 21. Show closes at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21.