SEPTEMBER

  September 14–29 – Kilgore
TEXAS BREW-STEP… Sample craft brews from around Texas and talk to the brewers who make them. Enjoy our historic district and the unique businesses represented. 979-836-3696 or visit www.DowntownBrenham.com/BrewStep.

OCTOBER

  October 21-23 - Kerrville
KERR COUNTY FAIR... Exhibits, petting zoo, cook-off, bull riding, dance, carnival & mid-way, children’s activities, stage entertainment, vendors, food & beverages, something for everyone! Hwy 27 East in Kerrville. In its 37th year! www.kerrcountyfair.com. (830) 257-6833.

  October 22 - Elgin
29th HOGEYE FESTIVAL... Texas’ biggest small-town block party. 10am-6pm. “The Sausage Capital of Texas” presents live music, handmade arts/crafts, carnival, cow-patty bingo, car show, kid’s activities, BBQ Pork Cook-off, royal coronation & more! Historic Downtown. On Hwy 290, just 19 mi. east of Austin. hogeye@ci.elgin.tx.us. (512) 285-5721. www.hogeyefestival.com.

  October 22–23 - Gruene Historic District / New Braunfels
24th ANNUAL TEXAS CLAY FEST... Respected potters and sculptors from around Texas display, sell their wares and demonstrate a variety of techniques. Hands-on activities available for children. (830) 629-7975. www.texasclayfestival.com.

  October 28–30 - Flatonia
CZHILISPIEL 44... Come celebrate the 44th Annual Czhilispiel as the historic area of the town is once again blocked off for all to enjoy 3 days of live entertainment, CASI Czhili Cook Off, tented biergarten, food, Street Market, special events, contests, games and concerts by Kevin Fowler, Josh Ward and Curtis Grimes. www.flatoniachamber.com. (361) 865-3920. www.Czhilispiel.com.

NOVEMBER

  November 4–5 - College Station
BRAZOS VALLEY WORLDFEST - CELEBRATE THE WORLDWIDE CULTURES... Enjoy 20 performing groups, culture displays, merengue & salsa dance lessons, storytelling, international cuisine, demonstrations, arts/crafts, equestrian horsemanship, and Latin music. Fri 6-10pm & Sat 10am-5pm.  Wolf Pen Creek Park. www.brazosvalleyworldfest.org.

  November 5–6- Brenham
CHRISTMAS AT THE MANSION... Heritage Belles bring the 1869 Giddings Stone Mansion alive! Hermann Furniture is hosting a Christmas-themed open house at the Giddings Stone Mansion, including a brunch, tea and home tour to kick off the holiday season. For details, go to www.giddingsstonemansion.com. For brunch or tea tickets, call (888) 886-7237.

  November 26 - Anderson
TWILIGHT FIRELIGHT AT FANTHORP… Celebrate the holidays with a journey back to the 1850s! Enjoy the ambiance of the candlelit inn, period music, living history, poetry, stagecoach rides, & holiday fare. 4:30-7:30pm. Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site. Tickets sold in front of the Courthouse 4:30-7:30pm. www.birthplaceoftexas.com. (936) 878-2214.

DECEMBER

  December 1, 2, 3 - Flatonia
CHRISTMAS IN FLATONIA... Dec 1 - Lighting of Christmas Village & Santa, 6pm! Dec 2 - Wonderful Winter Wine Walk (5:30-9pm)! Dec 3 - Merry Market (9am-4pm) - Cookie/Candy Carnival & Santa. Civic Center, 208 E.N. Main St. in Flatonia. Exit 661 on I-10. (361) 865-3920. www.FlatoniaChamber.com.

  December 1–18 - Brenham
UNITY THEATRE PRESENTS “LITTLE WOMEN”... This heartwarming musical follows the adventures of the March sisters... a timeless story filled with personal discovery and love. Unity Theatre, 300 Church St. Call for tickets: (979) 830-8358. www.unitybrenham.org. Tickets@UnityBrenham.org.

  December 2–3 - Brenham
DOWNTOWN BRENHAM’S CHRISTMAS STROLL AND LIGHTED PARADE... Enjoy live entertainment and holiday shopping as you stroll the beautifully-lighted streets of Historic Downtown Brenham. Saturday downtown lighted parade is sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit. Free admission and free parking. www.downtownbrenham.com. 1-888-Brenham.

  December 3 - Elgin
HOLIDAY BY THE TRACKS...  Catch the holiday spirit in Historic Downtown Elgin! Before or after cutting your Christmas tree from one of two local tree farms, enjoy live music, caroling, shopping & kid’s activities. There are also pictures with Santa and a lighted holiday parade at dusk. 9am-3pm. Only 19 miles east of Austin on Hwy 290. www.elgintx.com. (512) 285-4515.

  December 8–10 & December 15–17 - Canyon Lake
NORTH POLE VILLAGE... Discover the magic of Christmas where children can write a letter to Santa, pet puppies, adopt a toy, go “fishing”, select Library books, make a craft, decorate cookies, get their face painted, go on a hayride, see a nativity and sit on Santa’s lap! 6pm-9pm. CRRC Recreation Center, 125 Mabel Jones Dr., Canyon Lake, TX. www.crrcofcanyonlake.org. (830) 964-2324.

  December 31 - Round Top
NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA... International Festival-Institute, Hwy. 237 at Jaster Road. Call for time, admission and reservations. (979) 249-3129, or visit www.festivalhill.org.

JANUARY

  January 14, 2017- Brenham
UPTOWN SWIRL... Treat yourself, your spouse and your friends to a fun afternoon and evening of sipping wine and swirling through historic Downtown Brenham from 3-7pm. For a small fee, attendees enjoy a tasty wine sampling and a collectible wine glass. For details or to order tickets, call (979) 337-7384. Or visit www.BrenhamUptownSwirl.com.   v