Texas Events in January 2008
Please note that prices, dates, telephone numbers and hours are subject to change. Please call ahead before making plans. Last updated: January 22, 2008 .

Thru January 1, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Athens: The Christmas Park Land of Lights. More than a mile long, bejeweled with over 2 million lights, and complete with festive music, it's sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Time: Open every night 6 pm to 10:30 pm. Cost: $15 per family vehicle, $25 commercial van and pick-up load, 16+ people $2 each. Location: Off Loop 317 between Hwy 175W and Hwy 31W. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 903-675-7469. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Nov. 10 through Jan. 1.

Thru January 1, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kilgore: Christmas in the Oil Patch. Experience "Christmas in the Oil Patch" at the Oil Museum, the World's Richest Acre Park and star-topped oil derricks, cut a Christmas Tree, Christmas stories in our festive library, carriage rides, tour lighted neighborhoods, and visit the historic Post Office and Heritage Square with a 35' Christmas Tree, shopping, and festive entertainment. Time: 6pm-8pm. Cost: free. Location: Downtown Kilgore. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 903-984-5022. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, November 19 through January.

January 1 - Middle of March 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Athens: Annual Trout Harvest. Come experience the thrill of trout fishing at the beautiful Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, Texas. Location: 5550 FM 2495. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 1-903-676-2277. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, January 1 - middle of March.

(October 19, 2007) thru February 3, 2008 - EXHIBIT - McKinney: 2nd Annual Dinosaurs Alive! at the Heard Museum. It's time to get excited about dinosaurs. Life-size animatronic dinosaurs at the Heard features fourteen dinosaurs including twelve life-size animatronic dinosaurs and two static baby dinosaurs that kids can play on. The exhibit gives families and friends a unique, exciting and educational activity to experience together and provides an ideal family outing during the holidays. Get the chance to learn interesting dinosaur facts as you not only see them, but hear them, too. A dinosaur-themed indoor exhibit will compliment the outdoor exhibit, and dinosaur toys, books, figurines, shirts and other items will be available in the museum store. Visitors will also get the chance to experience a new Heard nature trail. The dinosaurs will be situated along a ½ mile trail that features prairie habitat and has fewer steps and slopes than the other trails, making it more jogging stroller and elderly-friendly. Time: Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm. Cost: Adults $8, Seniors, Children $5. Location: The Heard Museum, Exit 38A off U.S. 75, Proceed east to SH 5, then south. The museum is one mile east of SH 5 on FM 1378. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 972-562-5566 or visit www.heardmuseum.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

Thru February 17, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - San Antonio: Dora and Diego's Garden Adventure at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Join Nickelodeon's #1 explorer, Dora the Explorer, and her Animal Rescuer cousin Diego Marquez as they embark on an exciting adventure through the Botanical Garden. In this interactive exhibit, Dora and Diego will be your guides to plant and animal life at the Botanical Garden. This special exhibit was created specially for the Garden, and it is the first Dora and Diego exhibit at a botanical garden, and will be on display through February 2008 with monthly family events. Time: 9am-5pm daily. Cost: Adults $6, Kids 3-13 $3. Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston @ N. New Braunfels, San Antonio. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 210-829-5100 or visit www.tourtexas.com/sabotanical. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

January 2-13, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Abilene: Winter Circuit National Cutting Horse Show. Spectacular Cutting Horse Show. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: Taylor County Expo Center, E.S. 11th & Hwy. 36. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-677-4376, Expo Center. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in January.

January 4, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Bryan: First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan. First Fridays in Historic Downtown Bryan has artist demonstrations, horse drawn carriage rides, live music, happy hours and more. Time: 6-9pm. Cost: Carriage Rides are $5 per person, Artist demonstrations are free. Location: Carriage rides at La Salle Hotel, 120 S. Main St. & Art Gallery is at Frame Gallery, 216 N. Bryan Ave. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-778-3688 or visit www.downtownbryan.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held on the first Friday of every month.

January 5, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Beaumont: Spindletop Gusher Celebration. In celebration of Beaumont's heritage, the Lucas Gusher will blow once again. Members of the Gulf Coast Living History Association will re-enact the discovery of oil on January 10th, 1901. Time: 2pm - 3pm. Cost: FREE. Location: Highway 69 at University Drive, Beaumont, TX 77710. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (409) 835-0823 or visit www.spindletop.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 1st Saturday in January.

January 6, 2008 - FAIR - Harlingen: Jackson Street Market Days. An old fashioned open-air street fair with antiques, crafts, sidewalk sales, produce cart, and food vendors. Part of Jackson Street is blocked off for this event. Sponsored by the Harlingen Downtown Merchants Association. Time: 9am - 4pm. Cost: Free. Location: Jackson Street in downtown Harlingen. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (956) 423-4933. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held monthly, 1st Saturday.

January 9, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month.

January 10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Abilene: ArtWalk. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and live entertainment await you. Time: 5 pm-8:30 pm. Cost: Free. Location: Historic Downtown Abilene. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-677-8389, Center for Contemporary Arts. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held monthly, second Thursday of the Month.

January 10, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Comal Country Music Show. A house band and three featured artists provide country music for the listening audience. Snack bar provides delicious sandwiches and desserts. Time: Doors open at 6pm. Cost: $4. Location: 380 S. Seguin. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-629-4547. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: 2nd Wednesday of each month.

January 11 - February 3, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Fort Worth: 112th Annual Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show & Rodeo. Established in 1896, this popular event attracts nearly one million people from around the world to the Will Rogers Memorial Center for the nation's oldest livestock show and daily performances of the world's original indoor rodeo. Grounds open daily 8am-10pm. Grounds Admission: $8 Adults, $4 Children (6-16). Grounds admission tickets are available upon arrival. Tickets are on sale at the Will Rogers Box Office located at 3401 West Lancaster Ave. Please call 817-877-2400 for ticket information. Location: Will Rogers Memorial Center. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually.

January 14-15, 2008 - CONCERT - Kerrville: Romero Quartet from Spain. Three generations of gifted classical guitar players. They received the 2007 Grammy Salute to Classical Music Award. Come enjoy these grand masters of guitar. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $30-$40 per person. Location: Kathleen C. Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)-896-9393 or visit www.kpas.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

January 19-20, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Frisco: AT&T Winter Games of Texas. The Winter Games of Texas is a sports festival created for Texas amateur athletes. Patterned after the Olympic Games and the US Olympic Sports Festivals, the Winter Games of Texas provides a forum for competition among Texas' Olympic hopefuls and recreational activities. 10-12 sports are featured each year and include a Celebration of Athletes, a fun family activity with bounce houses, face painting, Parade of Athletes and past Olympian heroes. Time: call. Cost: call. Location: ALL OVER - VARIOUS PLACES. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 877-463-7472 or visit www.visitfrisco.com/calendar_events. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

January 21, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Freeport: Martin Luther King Parade. A parade celebrating the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King. The parade goes through Freeport and features area bands, churches and community leaders. Time: TBA. Cost: Free. Location: West Second Street. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For more information, call 979-233-3306. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually on the Martin Luther King holiday.

January 12-13, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Brenham: Brenham Antiques Show. More than 50 vendors from across the U.S. offer a variety of items including furniture, antique glassware, English and American pottery, porcelain, jewelry, pewter, quilts and collectibles. Time: Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 10am-4pm. Cost: Adults $4, children 12 and under admitted free. Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 2804 Gun & Rod Rd. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 888-273-6426 or 979-865-5618. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

January 15-17, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - McKinney: Third Monday Trade Days. One of the oldest trade day markets in Texas, with more than 750 indoor and outdoor booths offering antiques, collectibles, food, specialty products and much more. If you haven't been to Third Monday, you just haven't been shopping. Time: 8am-5pm. Cost: Free to attend, Parking $3. Location: Located on US 380, 2 miles west of US 75 (Central Expressway). Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: N/A. For more information, call 972-562-5466 or visit www.tmtd.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held the weekend before every 3rd Monday.

January 23 - February 24, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Laredo: Washington's Birthday Celebration. One of the biggest and oldest celebrations of the first president's birthday. Celebrating since 1898. This event is a unique mixture of a Mexican fiesta and a Fourth of July celebration - an opportunity for everyone to experience 29 events in 25 fun-filled days in pleasant Laredo, TX. Activities include parades, pageants, street parties in Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, concerts, carnival, children's Fun Fest, fireworks, Jalapeno Festival and more. Call for times and costs. Location: Around the city of Laredo. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 956-722-0589 or visit www.wbcalaredo.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually around George Washington's Birthday.

January 25-27, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Jefferson: Annual Jefferson Quilt Show, "Quilts on the Bayou". Quilting - It's not just your grandmother's hobby anymore. Demonstrations, lectures, workshops, quilt displays, supplies, and much more. Time: 9am-5pm & 10am-3pm. Cost: $5 Adults, $4 Children and seniors, $9 three-day pass. Location: Jeffersonian Institute 120 E. Austin. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (903) 665-7311 or visit www.jeffersonquiltshow.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Annual Event.

January 25-27, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Laredo: 6th Annual Laredo International Sister Cities Festival. Laredo's twenty sister cities from around the world include cities from Mexico, Spain, China, Taiwan, Argentina and Australia. In celebration of Laredo's unique relationship with these international siblings, the City of Laredo invites the world to partake in the International Sister Cities Festival. The festival features an EXPO with products for sale and displays from each of the participating cities. Exotic flowers, embroidered textiles, wrought iron, wood furniture, silver jewelry and more will be available for purchase. Time: 10am. Cost: FREE. Location: 2400 San Bernardo, Laredo. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 800-361-3360 or visit www.laredosistercities.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last weekend in January.

January 25 - February 5, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Galveston: Mardi Gras Galveston. The largest Mardi Gras celebration in Texas has more than 75 events including: an awesome entertainment district, colorful parades and processions, elaborate balls and parties, plus exciting exhibits and sporting events. This pre-Lenten celebration draws an estimated 500,000 revelers to beautiful Galveston Island each year. Contact the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau for more information at 888-425-4753 or call 409-797-5164, visit www.mardigrasgalveston.com, or come by our Visitors Center at 2428 Seawall Boulevard. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually.

January 26-27, 2007 - OTHER EVENT - Abilene: Annual Abilene Kennel Club AKC Dog Show. Enjoy the display and judging of dogs at this AKC points competition. Time: call. Cost: Free. Location: Taylor County Expo Center, E.S. 11th and Hwy. 36. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 325-677-4376, Expo Center. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last weekend in January.

January 26 - March 23, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Kerrville: Native Words, Native Warriors. Smithsonian Exhibit. Hundreds of Native American soldiers in WWI and WWII used their Native languages to send and receive secret messages, undecipherable to the enemy. Time: Tu-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm closed Monday. Cost: check website for costs. Location: Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Hwy, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)896-2553 or visit www.museumofwesternart.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring.

January 31 – February 3, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Port Arthur: Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas. This four-day event brings to Southeast Texas seven exciting parades, magnificent costumes, Mardi Gras floats, concerts, street entertainment, arts and crafts, ethnic and carnival food concessions, KidZone, fireworks, street dances, carnival rides and games, souvenirs, ongoing activities, Mardi Gras beauty pageant, treasure hunt and more. Advance discount tickets available prior to event at area businesses. Handicapped parking available. Time & cost details at www.portarthur.com/mardigras. Event Location: 600 block of Procter Street, Downtown Port Arthur, Texas. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Phone number for more information: 409-721-8717. Held annually.

January 31 - February 17, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - San Antonio: Stock Show & Rodeo. Features a family fair, carnival, livestock shows, rodeo and named entertainers. Location: SBC Center & Freeman-Coliseum Grounds. For more information visit www.sarodeo.com or call 210-225-5851. Region: South Texas Plains. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually.

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