Upcoming Texas Music Festivals and Events
Here are some select upcoming fun Texas events near you to put on your calendar: carnivals, festivals, music concerts, rodeos, chili cookoffs, and more. 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, feel free to contact us.
You should also check out these event resources:
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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
Texas Outside's Reviews Of These Festivals
December Events & Festivals in Texas
Parade of Lights
December 2
Grapevine, TX
Enjoy this fun night time parade of lit-up cars of all kinds, with this year's parade theme of "A Storybook Holiday".
Holiday Lighting Festival
December 3
Denton, TX
Live local music, wassail tasting, food, Santa's sleigh, and lighting ceremony on the square.
Winterfest
December 3-4
Hitchcock, TX
A couple days of holiday fun including cookie, pie and gingerbread house contests, Christmas pajamas fun run, vendors and more.
Christmas Boat Parade
December 11
Kemah, TX
Hundreds of boats in the bay all decked out for Christmas.
A Dickens Christmas
December 4
Lockhart, TX
Enjoy a Dickens-themed event including a drive-by "parade".
Christmas Parade
December 4
Mineola, TX
This year's theme is "Christmas Through The Decades", come on out and participate in or watch the parade.
Tamale Festival
December 4
Houston, TX
Tamales go together with the holiday season like peas and carrots. Come on out for a fun festival with food and live music.
Texas Cowboys' Christmas Ball
December 16-18
Anson, TX
A unique 130 year old historic reenactment of an 1885 Cowboys' Christmas Ball that's open to the public.
Holidays at the Heard
December 17-18
McKinney, TX
Enjoy a unique and wild hike through the nature preserve lit up with holiday lights and decor! North Pole Children's Village makes it a great experience for the whole family.
Armadillo Bazaar
December 17-19
Austin, TX
Outdoor fun for 10 days including art and music, shopping and fun.
Sun Bowl Fan Fiesta
December 30
El Paso, TX
Live music, football fun and battle of the marching bands at the convention center.
January Events & Festivals in Texas
First Day Hikes
January 1
All Across Texas
A new tradition is really taking off in Texas State Parks, join in the fun of kicking off the year right with a brisk hike.
San Antonio Coffee Festival
January 4
San Antonio, TX
Check out this 8th annual coffee festival, featuring locally roasted beans from around the world.
Gospel Music Festival
January 7-8
Rockport, TX
2-day event with free admission featuring The McNeills, The Kinsmen and Crimson River.
Dallas Area Train Show
January 15-16
Plano, TX
One of the biggest North Texas events for model train enthusiasts.
Stock Show & Rodeo
January 14 - February 5
Fort Worth, TX
The slogan is "This Thing is Legendary", and if you've ever been you'll sure agree! There is live music, stock shows and rodeo action every day for weeks.
If you are interested in adding your event, contact us