Upcoming Texas Music Festivals & Events
Here are some select upcoming fun Texas events near you - carnivals, festivals, music concerts, rodeos, chili cookoffs, and more - to get on your calendar. These Texas festivals and events are typically multi-day events with lots of fun things to keep you and the kids entertained. Keep coming back because on a weekly and monthly basis we add new Texas carnivals, rodeos, music festivals, and more to the calendar.
Have fun! If you know of an event that you think we should add to the Texas Events Calendar or if you are planning an event you would like to have included on the upcoming events calendar, send us an email.
You should also check out:
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Music and Event Reviews - our write-up of some of the fun events that we have attended - these articles will help you decide if you want to attend one of these fun festivals and music events
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Favorite Music Festivals - our list of the best Texas events and music festivals we are aware of
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Music and Events Page - some links and other information on Texas music
Read Texas Outside's Reviews & Articles About These Festivals
November Events & Festivals |
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Join the unique celebration of German culture and Texas fun with food, music, dancing, rides, games, and of course beer. |
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Austin November 3 - 4 |
This is the largest annual gathering of Celts in Central Texas with four stages of Irish, Scottish and Breton music, dance, sports, storytelling, and more. |
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Round Rock November 3 - 4 |
"Cretaceous Sea!" - highlights fossils from in and around the Austin area. A fun and educational
event for the whole family with fossil identifications, exhibits, demos, door prizes, a spin the Wheel of Fossils, a fossil Dig Pit and dealers from around the country selling fossils and fossil related material from around the world. |
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Angleton November 4 |
This transformation recalls and celebrates the lives of pioneers who settled Colonial Texas from 1821 to 1832. Austin Town features character interpreters, demonstrators, sutlers, militia drill units, and period games. |
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Dallas Nov 9- Dec 31 |
This is the last year for this display at the arboretum so don't miss it. There will be 12 elaborately decorated Victorian gazebos where each depict a day in the Christmas carol along with festive music. |
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Burton November 10 |
Enjoy awesome music by Sean Orr and a live performance by Texas music legend Dale Watson from 6pm to midnight, a mouthwatering steak/chicken dinner, plus auctions benefiting local scholarships and Chamber projects. |
Veterans Day Parade and Concert Fredericksburg November 11 |
A celebration with marchings band,s vintage behicles and equipment, a fly over followed by a WWI era music concert. |
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Dallas Nov 15 - Jan 5 |
The zoo turns into a winter wonderland with nearly a million lights after the animals have turned in for the night. |
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Wimberley November 16-17 |
Celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas with decor including trees, wreaths, and centerpieces created by locals set the mood for the holiday music, refreshments and Santa. |
This three-day event will feature outstanding artists, demonstrations, children’s art activities, live music, film, and local food and beverage discounts. |
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La Marque November 16 - Jan 6 |
This festival is one of the largest holiday lighting events in Houston, and the largest lantern festival of its kind in the U.S. including eight fascinating themed sections: The Kingdom, The Village, The Dino, The East, Houston, The Globe, and the festival's newest sections - The Ice and The Sea. |
2 million lights, 400 sculptures, photos with Santa and more activities will keep you busy while celebrating the season. |
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Galveston Nov 17 - Jan 12 |
This annual event includes Ice Land, Festival of Lights, and Dickens on the Strand. |
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Cedar Park Nov 17-18/24-25 Dec 1 |
A fun experience for children of all ages on this two hour steam train excursion featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus, storytelling, a sing a long, and treats. |
Enchant: The World's Largest Christmas Light Maze Arlington Nov 24 - Dec 30
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Enjoy the ice skating, lighted Christmas mazes and displays, drinks, vendor village and visit with Santa. |
Starry Starry Nights Lighted Christmas Park Llano Nov 23 - Dec 31 |
While walking along the Llano River you will enjoy all the displays that light up the park. |
This month long holiday event features an old fashioned Main Street Christmas to a a dazzling nighttime holiday parade with food and wine and activities for the whole family. |
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December Events & Festivals |
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Dallas Nov 9- Dec 31 |
This is the last year for this display at the arboretum so don't miss it. There will be 12 elaborately decorated Victorian gazebos where each depict a day in the Christmas carol along with festive music. |
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Galveston Nov 17 - Jan 12 |
This annual event includes Ice Land, Festival of Lights, and Dickens on the Strand. |
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Dallas Nov 15 - Jan 5 |
The zoo turns into a winter wonderland with nearly a million lights after the animals have turned in for the night. |
Enchant: The World's Largest Christmas Light Maze Arlington Nov 24 - Dec 30
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Enjoy the ice skating, lighted Christmas mazes and displays, drinks, vendor village and visit with Santa. |
2 million lights, 400 sculptures, photos with Santa and more activities will keep you busy while celebrating the season. |
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Starry Starry Nights Lighted Christmas Park Llano Nov 23 - Dec 31 |
While walking along the Llano River you will enjoy all the displays that light up the park. |
This month long holiday event features an old fashioned Main Street Christmas to a a dazzling nighttime holiday parade with food and wine and activities for the whole family. |
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Cedar Park Dec 1 |
A fun experience for children of all ages on this two hour steam train excursion featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus, storytelling, a sing a long, and treats. |
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Rockport December 1 |
This 14th annual extravaganza kicking off the holiday season with fun, festivities, fireworks and more. Among the featured events are an illuminated night parade, children’s programs, live entertainment, specialty vendors, food trucks, and a visit with “Tropical Santa”. |
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McKinney December 14-15 |
Guests will see lights and holiday decor along a half mile Heard nature trail. In keeping with the Heard's role as a nature preserve, this light display is designed to enhance, rather than overpower, the sanctuary's natural beauty. |
Hill Country New Year's Festival Concan December 28-31
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The celebration kicks off with a late lunch at Concan Grill before treats of s'mores and hot chocolate in the evening followed by the musical stylings of Condie Rogers. Also enjoy glow in the dark putting, a bounce house and snow machine in the evenings, and Saturday through Monday mornings can start the right way with yoga and mimosas. More celebrations and then movie night on the lawn before the show-stopping fireworks show. Great time to enjoy the lodging at Frio Country Resort, River Oaks Resort and more. |
If you are interested in adding your event, email us
Content for these pages comes from multiple sources including: Festivals of Texas, Texas Music Office, event promoters, and other sources
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