Events
What is happening around Texas this week and this season.
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Texas Renaissance Festival 2026 in Todd Mission: Weekend Themes, Dates, Hours and Ticket Tips
TRF runs weekends Oct. 10 to Nov. 29, 2026 in Todd Mission. Here are the weekend themes, hours and how to save…
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Autumn at the Dallas Arboretum 2026: Pumpkin Village Dates, Ticket Prices and the Harvest Hues Theme
Autumn at the Dallas Arboretum runs through Nov. 1, 2026, with 100,000+ pumpkins in an art-inspired Pumpkin Village. Here’s how to go.
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Texas State Railroad 2026: Fall Excursions and The Polar Express From Palestine
The Texas State Railroad runs fall lunch and dinner trains through October and The Polar Express from Palestine Nov. 13 to Dec.…
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State Fair of Texas 2026 Ends Oct. 18: Tickets, Hours, Big Tex and This Year’s Fried-Food Winners
The 2026 State Fair of Texas closes Oct. 18. Here are the hours, ticket deals, Big Tex’s new look and the Big…
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Texas Rose Festival 2026 in Tyler: Dates, Parade, Queen’s Tea and How to Plan Your Visit
The 93rd Texas Rose Festival runs Oct. 15–18, 2026, in Tyler. Here’s the schedule, what’s free, and how to see the Tyler…
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Wurstfest 2026 in New Braunfels: Dates, Ticket Prices and What to Expect
Wurstfest 2026 runs Nov. 6–15 in New Braunfels. Here are the dates, ticket prices, free nights, shuttle details and tips for your…
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Terlingua Chili Cookoffs 2026: Dates, the Two Championships and How to Get There
Terlingua hosts two famous chili cookoffs in November 2026. Here are the dates, how they differ and tips for the long drive…
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Grapevine’s 2026 Christmas Season: North Pole Express, Parade of Lights and Key Dates to Know
Grapevine’s 2026 Christmas Capital of Texas season starts Nov. 23. Here are the dates for the North Pole Express, Parade of Lights…
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Dickens on the Strand 2026 in Galveston: Dates, Tickets and What to Expect
Galveston’s Victorian holiday festival returns Dec. 4–6, 2026. Here are the hours, ticket prices, costume discount and tips for your visit.