Labor Day Weekend Fun

Happy long weekend to ya! We want you to have a safe & fun holiday weekend, so here are some things you can get out and enjoy in Washington County. Everything marked with a * is open on Monday!

Kid-Friendly Fun:

* Blue Bell Creameries - Sat & Mon 10-4

Horseshoe Junction Family Fun Park -
Fri 5-11, Sat 10-11, Sun noon-9

* Westwood Cinema - daily

Skating at Silver Wings Ballroom -
Fri 7-11, Sat 10:30-1:30 & 2-5, Sun 2-5

Swimming at Brenham Aquatic Center -
Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5
   
* Lake Somerville - geocaching, hiking, swimming, picnicking, fishing and more!

* Washington on the Brazos


Adult-Friendly Fun:
Beer & Wine Tasting:
Brazos Valley Brewery - Fri & Sat 6-10pm
291 Icehouse - Fri, Sat & Sun noon till late
Windy Winery - Sat 11-6, Sun noon-5
* Saddlehorn Winery - Sat, Sun & Mon 11-6
* Pleasant Hill Winery - Sat 11-6, Sun & Mon noon-5

Legends Billiards - Fri-Sun 10-midnight

Live Music:
Nathan’s BBQ - Fri 6-9pm, Free
Kenney Store - Fri & Sat 8:30pm, Free
Stone Cellar - Fri & Sat 7pm, Sun 5-8pm, Free
Buffalo Creek - Fri 8pm, $10 cover

Find more information on our website at VisitBrenhamTexas.com!

5 on FRIDAY: Aug 29-31, 2013

A long weekend is ahead so we're sharing the fun a day early for you to make plans to spend Labor Day weekend with us! Here are our TOP 5 fun suggestions for how to spend a long weekend in Washington County, Texas...

1) Live music at Nathan's BBQ (Fri), Buffalo Creek (Fri), The Kenney Store (Fri & Sat), and The Stone Cellar (Fri, Sat & Sun).

2) Education in Early Texas - Teachers get into Washington on the Brazos free all weekend and can learn about education methods of the 1800s at Barrington.

3) Geocaching Events - there's 3 of them planned! "Cache n Flash" on Friday at 7:30pm, "Meet & Greet Picnic" on Saturday from 6-8pm, and "CITO" on Sunday at 7:30am. DETAILS

4) Explore Independence, TX - Learn about Baylor University's beginnings, see the church Sam Houston attended, roam the antique rose gardens....

5) Go wine & beer tasting throughout the county! We have 3 wineries open on the weekends, plus the downtown brewery is open Fri & Sat nights.

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5 on FRIDAY: Aug 22-24, 2014

Wow, another weekend already! Depending on how you look at it, that's a good thing. :-)  Here are our TOP 5 suggestions for what to do this weekend in Washington County...

1) Free antique carousel rides at Fireman's Park on Friday night 7-8:30pm.

2) Live music at Nathan's BBQ, The Stone Cellar, The Kenney Store, and Buffalo Creek.

3) Brenham Flea Market is open Fri-Sun at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Brenham.

4) Take the kids swimming at the aquatic center Fri-Sun. Or go to Horseshoe Junction to play laser tag & arcade games, ride go-carts, play putt-putt or try your hand at the climbing wall! We even have a COUPON for you.

5) Discover historic sites and programs at Washington on the Brazos and Fanthorp Inn.

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Washington County: A Geocaching Destination

Washington County’s Birthplace of Texas GeoTour has welcomed many visitors this summer and continues to mark us as a favorite destination for geocaching. Since the December 2013 launch, the GeoTour has brought more than 200 visitors to the area from Texas, Georgia, Colorado, Puerto Rico, Sweden and The Netherlands!

We love welcoming geocachers to Washington County... you might come here on a mission to geocache, but you'll find a lot of fun along the way! History, ice cream, beautiful country drives, and charming downtowns, many geocachers have commented about seeing something they didn’t know existed and express plans to return to spend more time.

And now is the time to return! We will be hosting three events over Labor Day weekend. All geocachers, visitors and locals, as well as those interested in learning more about this fun activity are invited to join us at each event!

Fri, Aug 29, 7:30pm – “Flash Mob” type of event in Downtown Brenham. This is a 15-minute event where cachers gather at one spot to greet each other, sign the log, maybe take a picture, then disperse to play, eat, or continue caching. GC59E2E

Sat, Aug 30, 6-8pm – Meet & Greet Picnic. This is a come and go event where you will have the opportunity to sit and chat with fellow geocachers, share stories, show off your prized geocoins, etc. Sausage wraps and chips will be provided. Bring your own drinks and any other food you desire to eat or share (optional). GC59GR7

Sun, Aug 31, 7:30am – “Cache In, Trash Out” event. CITOs are a way for geocachers to give back to the community by helping pick up trash in a specific area. Everyone is welcome, even if you don’t geocache. Everything you need will be provided, including water. Please wear appropriate clothing. GC59E7E

Those completing the Birthplace of Texas GeoTour during or before the weekend are encouraged to bring their Passports to one of the above events to claim your geocoins. We've distributed 125 of the 250 coins we ordered, so there's still plenty to hand out! :-)


Here's an idea... Make plans to stay with us over Labor Day weekend and come to one, or all, of our events! Not only will you have a fun weekend, you'll also get extra smilies and special souvenirs for your geocaching profile! We have plenty of lodging - hotels/motels, B&Bs, resorts and camping. We'd love to have you join us, even if just for the day.

And local geocachers - we want to meet you!! Please consider joining us for at least one of our gatherings. Not only can you meet fellow cachers and hear about cool finds, but you can get hints and tips from veteran cachers or even cache owners of ones you can't seem to find.

Whether you're a new or veteran geocachers or just reading about geocaching for the first time, you are welcome in Washington County! Happy caching and we'll see you soon! :-)

5 on FRIDAY: Aug 15-17, 2014

If you've never seen the inside of the historical buildings in Chappell Hill, or tours the cotton gin in Burton, then this weekend is your chance!

1) Education in Early Texas at Washington on the Brazos - teachers get in free and can see how the early Texians were taught in the 1800s!

2) Live music at Nathan's BBQ, The Kenney Store, and Buffalo Creek

3) Brazos Valley Brewery is open Fri & Sat from 6-10pm.

4) The Chappell Hill Historical Society is celebrating 50 years this weekend. As a treat to the public, free tours of the historical buildings in Chappell Hill will be offered from noon-4 on Sat.

5) Have you ever toured the 1914 cotton gin? Well, now is the time! Tours are at 10 and 2 on Fri & Sat and the museum is very informative.

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5 on FRIDAY: Aug 8-10, 2014

We've got a full weekend of fun ahead of us... make a plan to STAY. PLAY. GETAWAY!

1) The kids will enjoy FREE carousel rides at Fireman's Park from 7-8:30pm on Friday. Also, the Blue Bell Aquatic Center's outside pools are open for splashing, sliding and swimming.

2) LIVE MUSIC at Nathan's BBQ (Fri 6-9pm), The Kenney Store (Fri & Sat 8:30pm), and Brazos Valley Brewery (Fri 6-10pm).

At the Brewery, Mama Tried will be rockin' it on the patio with live music for the Drink of Ages Road Show from Houston. As an added bonus, Texas Pit BBQ trailer will offering delicious BBQ on site. If you're from Houston and want to catch a ride on the bus, get your tickets here.

3) This is the last weekend for Shakespeare at Winedale.

4) Grape Stomps continue at Pleasant Hill Winery and Windy Winery - Sat 11-6, Sun noon-5.

5) Lavender & Wine Fest is Saturday from 9-3 at Chappell Hill Lavender Farm and Windy Winery. Enjoy all things lavender at the farm including live music and food. Free admission, free parking, and plenty of family fun!

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5 on FRIDAY: Aug 1-3, 2014

Welcome to August! This year is moving right along... it's nearly time to start school again! If you're looking for something to do, with or without the kids, we have a few suggestions...

1) Live music at Nathan's BBQ (Fri), The Kenney Store (Fri & Sat) and The Stone Cellar (Fri-Sun).

2) Shakespeare at Winedale - live performances of Shakespeare's finest are Thurs-Sun thru Aug 9.

3) Grape stomps & wine tasting at two local wineries - this is fun for the whole family! Have a pint of local craft beer - Brazos Valley Brewing Co is open Fri & Sat night from 6-10pm.

4) Farmer's Market in Burton (Sat) and Monthly Market Day in Brenham (Sun)

5) Teachers are welcome to Washington on the Brazos, free of charge, during all of August. You are also specifically invited to Barrington Living History Farm on the weekends to learn about Education in Early Texas.

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Have a wonderful weekend full of fun!  :-)