Out of Town for Sat., Feb. 3

Community

Out of Town

Cowboy Mardi Gras

The Cowboy Capital of the World has a little different take on the Cajun holiday with parades, music, gumbo, and funny contests.

Thu.-Sat., Feb. 1-3

Bandera
Community

Out of Town

Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

The Stock Show is such a big deal that children are given a day off from school to attend. You’ll find it exciting, too.

Through Sat. Feb. 3. $5-10.
get tickets

Fort Worth
Community

Out of Town

Glass Blowing Workshop

You won’t be blowing smoke up your loved one’s skirt if you make them a heart-shaped glass object for Valentine’s Day. By reservation.

Fri.-Sat., Jan. 26-27, Feb. 2, 3, 9, 10, 14. www.saladoglassworks.com.

Salado Glassworks, Salado
Community

Out of Town

Hot Rods and Hatters Car Show and Festival

Hundreds of tricked-out vehicles will sparkle in the sun while the music plays and food vendors hawk their wares.

Fri.-Sat., Feb. 2-3. Free.

Lockhart
Community

Out of Town

Mardi Gras!

One of the oldest Carnival season celebrations in the country, the island city offers elaborate parades, lots of good food, and plenty of fun.

Fri.-Tue., Feb. 2-13

Galveston
Community

Out of Town

Outdoor Adventure Camp for Grownups

Learn outdoor skills that will last a lifetime from paddle-boarding to rock climbing and night photography to first aid, the 3-day and 1-day sessions are all-inclusive; all you need to bring is the basics and a desire. Reservations are required and will sell out.

Fri.-Sun., April 27-29. $399-225.

Reveille Peak Ranch, Burnet
Community

Out of Town

Spring Blossoms Quilt Show

Quilters will be showing their traditional and contemporary creations.

Fri.-Sat., Feb. 2-3. $7.

Brenham
Community

Out of Town

Texas in the First World War

Look back at Texas’ role in World War I on the 100th anniversary of U.S. involvement through stories, photos, and artifacts.

Thru March 11, 2018

Institute of Texan Cultures, San Antonio
Community

Out of Town

Trout Stocking in America

Get out there and try your luck in catching some of the 305,525 rainbow trout released into waters around the state. There are “no fee” locations for access to the Guadalupe River below Canyon Reservoir, one of the best spots to catch trout in America.

Through March

Various location