NOVEMBER

  November 6–8 - Brenham
FALL FESTIVAL OF ROSES... Enjoy three days of garden-related seminars presented by nationally and inter-nationally known speakers. All programs are free. Food truck on the grounds Friday & Saturday. Antique Rose Emporium, with its 8 acres of landscaped grounds, is located at 10000 FM-50 in Independence, Texas. For more info: (979) 836-5548 or visit www.weAREroses.com.

  November 7 - Boerne
BOERNE CHAMBER WILD GAME DINNER… Discover exotic dishes including bison sliders, fried alligator, elk fajitas, crawfish pasta and more. Fabulous auction items include African safaris, Argentina dove hunt, guns and more. Kendall County Fairgrounds in Boerne. 5pm-10pm. Tickets $20 (includes food, soda & water). www.boerne.org. (830) 249-8000.

  November 7 - 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 tea and home tour to kick off the holiday season. For tea tickets, call (888) 886-7237. For details, go to www.giddingsstonemansion.com.

  November 14 - Canyon Lake
CRRC HOLIDAY BAZAAR... Over 100 vendors. 9am-4pm. Just below the dam at 125 Mabel Jones Dr. Every-thing Holiday, just in time for your decorating needs. Free parking. Free admission. Call Kristi Broadway (830) 964-3003 for info or www.crrcofcanyonlake.org for vendor applications.

  November 20–21 - College Station
BRAZOS VALLEY WORLDFEST - CELEBRATE THE WORLDWIDE CULTURES... Enjoy 20 performing groups, culture displays, salsa & merengue dance lessons, storytelling, international cuisine, demonstrations, arts and crafts, equestrian horsemanship, and Latin music. Fri 6-10pm & Sat 10am-5pm. Wolf Pen Creek Park. www.brazosvalleyworldfest.org.

  Nov 20–Dec 31 - New Braunfels FESTTAGE HOLIDAYS… Enjoy several weeks of holiday events, including downtown lighting, Weihnachtsmarkt, Gruene Market Days, Annual Gruene Pony Express Ride, Visit with Santa, Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist, Wassailfest & more! (800) 572-2626.

DECEMBER

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

  December 2–5 - San Marcos
28th ANNUAL SIGHTS & SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS... Get the entire family into the Christmas spirit by joining in the fun-filled activities at Sights & Sounds. Start your Christmas shopping early at the arts/crafts marketplace, visit Santa’s village, ride the carousel, view a live nativity scene & enjoy holiday foods. Admission free for kids 12 & under; adults $5 nightly. Info: (512) 393-8400 or www.toursanmarcos.com.

  December 3–17 - Brenham
UNITY THEATRE PRESENTS “MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET” ... The Christmas spirit is alive and well in this heartwarming yuletide classic based on the beloved film and novel—a nostalgic holiday treat! Unity Theatre, 300 Church St. For info: www.unitybrenham.org. For tickets: Tickets@UnityBrenham.org or (979) 830-8358. 

  December 4–5 - Brenham
DOWNTOWN BRENHAM’S CHRISTMAS STROLL & LIGHTED PARADE... Enjoy live entertainment and holiday shopping as you stroll the beautifully-lighted streets of Historic Downtown. The downtown lighted parade is sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit. Free admission and free parking. For info: 1-888-Brenham. www.downtownbrenham.com.

  December 5 - 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 and 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. (512) 285-4515. www.elgintx.com.

  December 5 - Cameron
CHRISTMAS PARADE... Join us for Cameron’s Annual Christmas Parade and fun in the decorated historic square of downtown Cameron. Get a snack at the food booths, listen to the music and have your picture taken with Santa. Festivities start at 5pm, with parade at 5:30 pm. What a great way to recapture your childhood Christmas spirit with lights, music, floats & Santa! www.cameron-tx.com. (254) 697-4979.

  Dec 10–12 & Dec 17–19 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 hay-ride, see a nativity and sit on Santa’s lap! 6pm-9pm. CRRC Recreation Center, 125 Mabel Jones Dr., Canyon Lake, TX. (830) 964-2324. www.crrcofcanyonlake.org.

  December 12 - Winedale
CHRISTMAS IN WINEDALE... Enjoy 19th-century folk-life demonstrations, stage coach rides, historic homes decorated as they would have been in the mid-1800s, farm animals, storytellers, children’s crafts, musical entertainment, family friendly event. FREE. 12pm-4pm. Winedale Historical Complex, 3738 FM-2718, Round Top. For additional information: winedale@austin.utexas.edu or www.cah.utexas.edu .

  December 12 - Burnet
CHRISTMAS AT FORT CROGHAN ...Costumed interpreters present the heritage of Fort Croghan with holiday decorations typical of the late 1800’s period. 5:30-8:30pm. Free admission & free parking. Fort Croghan Museum & Grounds, 703 Buchanan Dr. (TX29 West). (512) 756-8281.

  December 12 - Washington
CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS... Modern and historic activities will be staggered throughout the site during the day. Evening activities move to Barrington Living History Farm for vignettes of holiday festivities from the 1850s. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, FM 1155. Call for fees. For more info: (936) 878-2213 or visit www.whereTexasbecameTexas.org.

  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 16, 2016 - 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. Details/tickets: call (979) 337-7384, or visit www.BrenhamUptownSwirl.com.

FEBRUARY

  February 11–28 - Brenham
UNITY THEATRE PRESENTS “THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST” ... A touching, hilarious account of one woman’s mission to save her tarnished reputation. Downtown’s Unity Theatre. Thurs 7:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 4pm. Call for tickets: (979) 830-8358. www.unitybrenham.org.

  Feb 18, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug 18, Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15 - Gruene /New Braunfels - COME & TASTE IT ... Meet Texas’ best winemakers the third Thursday of each month (except January). Enjoy complimentary tastings of three featured wines & one select craft brew, plus music, prizes & food samples. On Gruene Historic District’s Grapevine Patio. Also live entertainment nightly at Texas’ oldest dance hall. www.GrapevineinGruene.com. (830) 606-0093.

MARCH

  March 1–31 - Flatonia
PARADE OF QUILTS... Czech us out! Shop owners display a profusion of heir-loom and contemporary quilts throughout downtown stores during the month of March. Flatonia is located at Exit 661on I-10, between Houston & San Antonio. (361) 865-3920. www.flatoniachamber.com. Email: flatoniacofc@sbcglobal.com.

  March 5–6 - Washington
TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION... Come celebrate the 180th anniversary of Texas Independence! Experience life in the Republic of Texas. Costumed re-enactors, period craft demonstrations, military encampments and Texas tunes, 10am-5pm. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. (936) 878-2214. www.birthplaceoftexas.com.

  March 19 - Burton
TEXAS RANGER DAY… Enjoy history, re-enactments, cook-off, live music noon-8pm. Gate charge. Burton Heritage Society, 507 North Railroad Street. For more in-formation: www.burtonheritagesociety.org.

  March 25–April 2 - Burton
LA BAHIA ANTIQUE SHOW AT LA BAHIA HALL... 8am. During the Round Top Festival, discover a wide variety of antiques, collectibles, vintage items and porcelain restoration at the show. Free admission & parking. 290W/237TX. Burton, TX. www.labahiaantiques.com.

  March 26 - Flatonia
SPRING MARKET DAY WITH TEXAS INDEPENDENCE RELAY EXCHANGE... Arts & crafts, jewelry, hand-crafted one of a kind items, food, drinks, music & more! CHEER on the TIR runners on South Main St. Downtown Flatonia. (361) 865-3920. www.flatoniachamber.com. flatoniacofc@sbcglobal.net.

APRIL

  April 9–10 - Chappell Hill
OFFICIAL BLUEBONNET FEST-IVAL OF TEXAS... Stroll through this historic town & enjoy 400 juried vendor booths of home decor, gardening, jewelry, kid’s items, pet accessories & more. Plus great food, entertainment, music & fun in the heart of blue-bonnet country. Listed in Texas Highways Magazine as #7 most popular event! (979) 836-6033 or www.chappellhillmusuem.org.

  June 2–19 - Brenham
UNITY THEATRE PRESENTS “SCAPINO”… A madcap modern-day version of Moliere’s classic French comedy. Unity Theatre, 300 Church Street. Thurs 7:30pm, Fri/Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm. (979) 830-8358. www.unitybrenham.org.  v