About Our Calendar
Every month we scour the region looking for a collection of “must-do” activities to share with our readers.
Below you’ll find our curated, budget-savvy collection of upcoming events and an assortment of helpful links that will help you deep dive into our major visual and performing arts scenes. Note, too, that as the month goes along we will share more events in our private Facebook group.
Remember: Wise wildflowers always double-check location, date, time, and ticket information before traveling, especially over long distances or during inclement weather.
In the Spotlight: July 4
With America’s big day front and center at the start of the month, there’s more patriotic activities planned than you can shake a stick out ’round here.
Looking for foodie fun on the Fourth? Then head to the Sisterdale and Waring/Welfare area where our friends at BlackBoard BBQ are hosting The 1st Annual Mike Cayce Scholarship Fundraiser (1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; $20 admission; free for 12 and under) and the new owners of the Don Strange Ranch are marking the holiday with their free 4th of July Family Picnic (3 p.m. to 10 p.m.).
And then there’s this little shindig:
Willie Nelson’s July Fourth party out at the Circuit of the Americas promises to be as all-American as apple pie, baseball, and Mom. It’s a ticketed event–and a little pricey, but if you’re game, details are here.
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More July Events
Community Events & Festivals
July 4: In addition to the events mentioned above, we’ve got our eye on the Celebration at the Park in San Saba; Johnson City’s Fireworks at the Fairgrounds; Morgan’s Wonderland’s 4th of July festivities (San Antonio); a grand parade co-hosted by the Sophienburg Museum (New Braunfels); and Boerne’s fireworks display. And for a comprehensive list of Hill Country holiday events, we suggest you check out the Hill Country Portal.
July 5 – 7: Wimberley’s Annual VFW Pro Open Rodeo
July 5 – 15: Cactus Pear Music Festival (San Antonio, New Braunfels, Wimberley)
July 9 – 15: Spring Ho Festival (Lampasas)
July 14 & 15: Kerrville Summer Market
July 21: Night in Old Fredericksburg
July 28: National Day of the Cowboy (Bandera)
Arts Events
For a list of monthly art walks and free nights at the major museums, see our Free Cultural Events page.
Major Art Museums
Austin
San Antonio
For a list of our favorite smaller museums see our 2018 story.
Performing Arts Spaces
More to See & Do
We’re liking the looks of the South Texas Swing event on July 14 at Twin Sisters Dancehall.
Dance Halls of Note
- Albert Dance Hall
- Anhalt Hall (Spring Branch)
- Floore’s Country Store (Helotes)
- Gruene Hall
- Kendalia Halle
- Luckenbach
