5 on FRIDAY: Nov 22-24, 2013

It's nearly Thanksgiving, can you believe it?! The trees are changing more yellow, orange and red every day and the weather is hot one day and cold the next, but all of that just makes it more fun. And speaking of fun, there is a TON of it waiting for you this weekend. Let's get to it!

Holiday Home Tour

1) Holiday Home Tour & Trunk Show. If you've ever wanted to see the Giddings Stone Mansion, now is your chance! For $15 you can shop at the Trunk Show inside the Mansion on Saturday & Sunday from 10-5 and tour the mansion and several other historic homes in Brenham both days from 1-4. Tickets are available at the Mansion.

2) Civil War Weekend at Liendo Plantation - Once a year history comes to life at this historic site. Come out to the Plantation in Hempstead for Civil War reenactments, demonstrations, food, and more! DETAILS

3) Live music is happening at various locations FRIDAY & SATURDAY.

Civil War Weekend

4) Corn Maze - only 4 days left to enjoy the corn maze, pumpkin patch, cow train and more. Open Sat 10-9, Sun 1-7. The last two days of the season will be Nov 29 and 30.

5) There's a Shopping Soiree happening in Downtown Brenham. Hermann Furniture and The Pomegranate is hosting a special holiday shopping experience for you with munchies, drinks, music and great items for everyone on your list! Hurry over, there's only 33 days left till Christmas!

Oh, and as an added bonus, Branded Boutique is having their grand opening in Downtown Brenham on Saturday! On Main Street, right after the Visitor Center, you'll find all kinds of unique clothing and accessories, giveaways, food and more from 10-7.

Have a great time and we'll see you soon!

NOTE: Carnival at the Dog Park has been cancelled due to weather. Hearth Cooking School has also been cancelled due to instructor illness. Both events will be rescheduled, so stay tuned!