5 for FRIDAY: May 24-27, 2013

Happy Memorial Day Weekend, everyone! We hope you have a fun time with your family and friends, wherever you are! :-)

Here's your weekend rundown for May 24-27, the top 5 things to do in Brenham/Washington County, TX.

1) Happy Hour at R-Place from 5-8pm tonight (Friday). Great food, $2 long necks, 50% off most wine bottles, and just plain fun. R-Place is around the corner from Washington-on-the-Brazos on FM 1155. They are also having some yummy-good BBQ this weekend with all your favorite BBQ sides, so stop by for lunch or dinner on Saturday. www.rplacetexas.com

2) Take the family to Washington-on-the-Brazos to see the old-school toys we wrote about earlier this week. Visitors are encouraged to play with the exhibit of 16 large-scale versions of popular historic folk toys from around the world, including “Jacob’s Ladder,” “Whimmy Diddle,” “Bird on a Pole,” “Acrobat,” “Tight Rope Walker” and “Pecking Chickens.” The toys from times gone by are crafted from wood and are reminiscent of traditional folk art. While some of the designs date back as far as 300 years, these handcrafted versions stand as tall as six feet. Exhibit opens Saturday and will be on display through August 31. www.BirthplaceOfTexas.com

3) Go swimming at Brenham Aquatic Center for only ONE DOLLAR! Saturday from 10-5. The outdoor ice cream themed pool is perfect for families with small children. Attractions include: a Popsicle Walk, Sundae Slide, and our Big Yellow Slide. Concession stand, beach volleyball, picnic tables, lockers and restrooms are available.

 
4) Gay Hill Farmer's Market opens Saturday from 9-5 at Discount Trees of Brenham located at 10050 HWY 36 North. Fresh produce and hand made goods, all 100% local. And on Sunday you can visit Home Sweet Farm Market in Downtown Brenham from 11-4!

5)  Support our Veterans, plus all those currently in service to our country, on Monday.

5th Annual Memorial Day Celebration
10:30am-12pm

5455 Sample Lane, Chappell Hill, Texas 77426

Please join the Chappell Hill Community Cemetery for their 5th Annual Memorial Day Celebration – "Honoring Those Who Serve”. The program will begin at 10:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker will be Sgt Thomas E. Wilborn, USAF Vietnam Era Veteran.

www.chappellhilltx.com

Memorial Day Tribute

11am

Verteran's Memorial Plaza, Fireman's Park, Brenham, TX 77833

A Memorial Day Service will be held at the Veteran's Memorial Plaza at 11am. A BBQ lunch will be served from 11:30-1pm. Tickets for lunch are $9 and can be purchased at the door.

979-836-2254
www.legionpost48brenhamtx.org


Other events this weekend include live music Friday night at The Burton Cafe and Nathan's BBQ, performances of "I Hate Hamlet" at Unity Theatre Fri-Sun. Check our website for more information. www.VisitBrenhamTexas.com!  Whatever you do this weekend, have fun and be safe! :-)