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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The Juneteenth Griot at the Brenham Heritage Museum

 Sunday, June 28th, 2026 :: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
 Brenham Heritage Museum

🎉 Celebrate Juneteenth at the Brenham Heritage Museum! 🎉

Join us for a FREE special guest performance by Kijana Wiseman, M.Ed.: The Juneteenth Griot!

📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Brenham Heritage Museum | 105 South Market Street, Brenham, TX 77833

Experience an unforgettable afternoon of storytelling, music, and living history as Kijana brings the spirit of Juneteenth to life.

What is a Griot?
A griot (GREE-oh) is a West African historian, storyteller, musician, and poet who preserves culture and history through spoken word and song. Kijana Wiseman is an internationally traveled performer and educator who has performed in 23 countries across 3 continents, sharing powerful stories that honor heritage and inspire future generations.

✨ Refreshments provided
🎶 Powerful storytelling & song
🖤 A celebration of freedom & heritage
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all generations

“Freedom: A History of US” Temporary Exhibit at the Brenham Heritage Museum

 Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
 Brenham Heritage Museum

In honor of America’s 250th Anniversary, the Brenham Heritage Museum is displaying a temporary exhibit titled “Freedom: A History of US.”

Since 1776, when the United States declared independence from Great Britain, the idea of freedom and our understanding of its implications have changed dramatically. Drawing on materials from the Gilder Lehrman Collection, this exhibition traces the evolving concept of freedom from the founding era to the present day. Among the highlights are photographs of a rare 1776 printing of the Declaration of Independence, a printed draft, and the official copy of the US Constitution, Lincoln’s handwritten notes for speeches, and letters by leading figures such as Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, Martin Luther King Jr., and more.

This exhibit will be on display at 105 South Market Street, Brenham, TX 77833, from July 1, 2026, through August 1, 2026.

Orvie’s Hall presents Musician Tony Barker

 Friday, July 3rd, 2026 :: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
 Orvie’s Hall

Orvie’s Hall is featuring Tony Barker in their Songwriter Showcase Series. He’ll begin with the National Anthem at 7:00 p.m., then launch into a blend of original songs, and a carefully curated list of familiar hits by folks like Merle Haggard, Walt Wilkins, Willie Nelson, John Prine and Jim Croce.

Farmer & Artisan Market

 Friday, July 3rd, 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.

1850 Independence Day Picnic

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

Join us for an 1850s style Independence Day celebration! bring your own picnic basket to Barrington and enjoy al-fresco dining, then try your hand at some yard games and races (don’t miss the “pig bladder” toss)! Next, head over to Independence Hall for an ongoing game of “rounders” (like baseball), with hourly readings of the Declaration of Independence followed by musket salutes! Contact Barrington-Plantation@thc.texas.gov or 936-878-2214 x.248 for more information.

Chappell Hill Independence Day Parade

 Saturday, July 4th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 11:00am
 Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce

Celebrate 250 years of American independence at the “Biggest Little Small Town Parade” in Texas! Head to downtown Chappell Hill this July 4th for a patriotic celebration like no other. Enjoy the famous Marching Kazoo Band, amazing parade entries, and a small town tradition with big spirit. Face painter, food trucks, live music by Rob Moorman & Company, and Paul Revere’s Scavenger Hunt immediately following the parade. Over $850 in prize money.