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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. (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. (January 11) thru 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 31) thru 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 25) thru 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 31) thru 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. (January 23) thru 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 26) thru 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. February 1, 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. February 1, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Freeport: Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball. Let the good times roll on the Old Brazos River. Dress up in masquerade attire or basic black. Music by Lady "D" and the Zydeco Tornados and The Lake Jackson Jazz Ensemble. Silent auction and auction for the title of "King and Queen of Mardi Gras." All proceeds go to support the work of Main Street Freeport. Time: 6 pm to 11 pm. Cost: $25. Location: RiverPlace Center Municipal Park, 400 Brazosport Blvd. Freeport, TX 77541. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 979-233-3526 or visit www.freeportmainstreet.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, weekend before Fat Tuesday. February 1-3, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Beaumont: Mardi Gras on the Neches. Parades and activities for the entire family will begin in Downtown Beaumont. The new Mardi Gras festivities will be held in conjunction with Crockett Street's existing Mardi Gras celebrations. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: Crockett Street, Beaumont, TX 77701. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (409) 724-0450. Please mention this listing when inquiring. February 1-3, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Jefferson: Mardi Gras Upriver. Let the good times roll as you celebrate the Purple, Green and Gold during this 3-day celebration. Doo Dah Parade, Grande Parade Children's Parade, live music, carnival, street vendors and much more. Fun for entire family. Time: Call. Cost: Call. Location: Downtown Jefferson. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: 50,000-200,000. For more information, call (903) 665-3733 or visit www.mardigrasupriver.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Annual Event. February 2, 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. February 5, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Lake Dallas: Mardi Gras Celebration. The event begins with a parade including 40+ decorative floats competing for a $1,000 prize. The parade ends at Lake Dallas City Hall with a New Orleans style party, great Cajun food, a kidzone complete with balloon sculpting, giant inflatable obstacle course and slide, pony rides, contests, and live entertainment. Time: 6pm-midnight. Cost: free. Location: 212 Main St., Lake Dallas, TX 75065. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 940-497-2226 x132 or visit www.lakedallas.com/calendar.html. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually on Fat Tuesday. February 6, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Texas Heritage Coffeehouse Series. This series provides a space for writers, musicians and artists to showcase their work at an open mike. The series is committed to both education and entertainment and showcases a different performer from a specific genre each month (songwriter, blues, jazz, country, world music, alternative, rock). Co-sponsored by Schreiner University and the TX Heritage Music Foundation. Time: 7pm - 9pm. Cost: free. Location: Schreiner University Cailloux Activity Center, 2100 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830) 792-1945 or visit www.texasheritagemusic.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held once a month the first three months in each semester. February 6-18, 2008 - SPORTING EVENT - Amarillo: National Cutting Horse Association World Championship Finals. Almost 600 of the top cutters and horses in the nation come together for this Super Bowl of cutting events. It is the largest equestrian event in Amarillo. Time: 8am-8pm. Cost: free. Location: Amarillo National Center--Tri-State Fairgrounds at 10th and Grand Street. Region: Texas Panhandle Plains. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 817-244-6188 or visit www.nchacutting.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. February 7-10, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Odessa: Midessa Boat, RV, Sport & Gun Show. Boats, gun show, RVs, 5th Wheels, motorhomes, watercraft, give-aways, win free fishing trip, free resort stays, cash, booths representing resorts, fishing guides, camping equipment, etc. Used RVs, boats, ATVs and Watercraft. Time: Thursday 5pm-9pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 11am-5pm. Cost: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors, Children $3. Location: Ector County Coliseum, 42nd & Andrews Hwy. Region: Texas Big Bend Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 432-381-3324. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 2nd Weekend in February. February 8, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Chocolate Fantasy. Elegant dinner, live music, dancing; live and silent auction Time: 6pm-10pm. Cost: $100 per person. Location: Kerrville Arts & Cultural Ctr., 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. February 9, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Kingsville: South Texas Ranching Heritage Days. The Ranching Heritage Festival celebrates the rich history of ranching in South Texas with a fabulous variety of activities, educational presentations, and entertainment. Join us at Texas A&M University-Kingsville on the grounds of the John E. Conner Museum for, Ranch Craft Artist Demonstrations, Early Texican re-enactors, Cowboy gunfighters and Cowboy Poets/ Musicians/ Storytellers. There is no charge for entry or parking. For more information Region: Gulf Coast. For more information visit http://museum.tamuk.edu or www.kingsvilletexas.com or contact: John E. Conner Museum, 361-593-2810. Please mention this listing when inquiring. February 9, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Austin: Rodeo Austin Gala. The Rodeo Austin Gala is a black tie event held annually at the Palmer Event Center. 3,000 guests come dressed in their finest for a delectable dinner, drinks, extensive silent auction, and big name entertainment. The 2006 entertainment is the country super star group Big & Rich. Put on your black tie and boots and join us for one of Austin's premier events. Time: Begins at 6pm. Cost: Tables of 10 range from $1500-$5000; Individual tickets available for $150 each. Location: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-919-3000 or visit www.RodeoAustin.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in February. February 10, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Chocolate Fantasy. All you can eat chocolate, chocolate contest and silent auction Time: 1pm-4pm. Cost: check website. Location: Kerrville Arts & Cultural Center, 228 Earl Garrett, Kerrville. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (830)895-2911 or visit www.kacckerrville.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. February 10, 2008 - CONCERT - New Braunfels: Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. In the tradition of a New Orleans style gospel brunch, we are serving up awe-inspiring gospel music coupled with a mouth-watering buffet. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gruenehall.com, by calling 830-629-5077 or in person at Gruene Hall. Time: TBA. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-606-1601. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held monthly, 2nd Sunday, starting in February. February 12-13, 2008 - CONCERT - Kerrville: The Stepcrew - Int'l. Dance from Canada. Features world's top talents in Irish Step, Ottawa Valley and Modern Tap Dancing. Traditional dance forms and fiddling complemented by a live five-piece band with leading musicians. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: $30 - $40. Location: 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. February 13, 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. February 14, 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. February 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. February 16, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Jacksonville: Jacksonville Jaycees Annual Cook-off. CASI Sanctioned Chili and Unsanctioned BBQ Cook-off with Arts and Craft Fair. All cooks and family oriented vendors welcome. Public gets in free. Taster kits are $3 per person. Bring the whole family. Time: 10am-4pm. Cost: Free. Location: Cherokee County Expo Center (Showbarn) on Loop 456 South of Jacksonville. Region: Texas Piney Woods. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 903-586-3632. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 3rd weekend in February. February 16-17, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - New Braunfels: Old Gruene Market Days. 100 vendors feature uniquely crafted items, and packaged Texas foods. Enjoy entertainment, restaurants and over 25 permanent shops. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost: Free. Location: Gruene Historic District. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 830-832-1721 or visit www.GrueneMarketDays.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Recurring: Held the 3rd Sat & Sun of the month starting in February. February 22-24, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Port Aransas: Celebration of Whooping Cranes & Other Birds. Celebrating the endangered whooping crane, this festival features presentations by world renowned conservation and nature experts, guided birding tours, both by boat and bus, educational exhibits, workshops, nature related juried trade show, and an opportunity to see the last wild migrating flock of whooping cranes in North America. Cost: $20 registration. Location: Various places in Port Aransas. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 1-800-45-COAST (26278). Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last weekend in February. February 23, 2008 - EXHIBIT - Munday: 13th Annual Knox Prairie Cotton Pickin' Quilt Show. We have over 100 quilts, many vendors, an excellent home cooked meal for $5 per person, and we also offer some classes and demonstrations. While you are in Munday, be sure and stop in at our local antique, craft, and quilt stores. We also have local lodging as well. Time: 10am-4pm. Cost: $2 per person. Location: Munday Elementary School, 1111 West Main Highway 222, Munday, Texas 76371. Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: under 250,000. For more information, call 940-422-4540. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, last Saturday in February. February 28 - March 2, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Brownsville: Charro Days Fiesta. Celebrated with a four day Latin Festival each year since 1938, complete with elaborate costuming, carnivals, parades, dances. A program of events is held in both Brownsville and its sister city, Matamoros, Mexico, which demonstrates the relationship between both countries. This is a spectacular and colorful event with spectators and participants dressing up in traditional Mexican costume. Admission is Free. Region: Texas Gulf Coast. For information call 956-542-4245. Held annually. February 28 - March 2, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Hidalgo: BorderFest. The largest music, culture and heritage celebration in South Texas, now in its 30th year. BorderFest is dedicated to the Rio Grande Valley, with its great diversity, and vast resources of talent, arts and crafts, food and color, and happy smiling faces. Time: 12 noon - 12 midnight. Cost: $6 and $8. Location: Dodge Arena and grounds SH 336 (10th Street). Region: South Texas Plains. Average attendance: 50,000 - 200,000. For more information, call 956 843-2734. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually. February 29, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Austin: Cowboy Breakfast. Start off your morning right with free grub, cowboy kettle coffee and live entertainment. Just put on your best Western gear and join us for the Cowboy Breakfast. This free event encourages all Austinites to come out and help kick off the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo. Time: 6am-10am. Cost: FREE. Location: Auditorium Shores (across from Palmer Event Center). Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call 512-919-3000 or visit www.RodeoAustin.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, Friday before Rodeo Austin. February 29 - March 1, 2008 - OTHER EVENT - Kerrville: Original Team Roping Assn.. Enjoy cowboys competing in this popular event; beginning, amateur, advanced Time: all day. Cost: free. Location: Hill Country Youth Exhibit Ctr., 3705 Hwy 27E. Region: Texas Hill Country. Average attendance: under 50,000. For more information, call (806)499-3584 or visit www.otrc.net. Please mention this listing when inquiring. February 29 - March 15, 2008 - Fair - Austin: 71st Annual Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo. Fifteen days of "hoof pounding, heart throbbing" action including a 190 county livestock show, carnival, fairground acts, 13 rodeo performances, 14 concerts and much more. Cost: $5 to park, $3 to enter gate, Rodeo tickets serve as a gate pass. Location: Travis County Exposition and Heritage Center in Austin, Texas. Region: Texas Hill Country. For more information, call (512) 919-3000 or visit www.RodeoAustin.com. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually in March. February 29 - March 2, 2008 - FESTIVAL - Dallas: Annual North Texas Irish Festival. Join us for the largest Gathering of Irish in the Southwest. Top entertainers provide non-stop music and dance on multiple stages, music and dance exhibitions, workshops, craft demonstrations, wandering musicians, the Urchin Street children's area, traditional Irish food and drink, cultural displays, a Celtic artist competition, and much more. Time: Friday 6:00pm -11:00pm; Saturday 10:30am-11:00pm; Sunday 10:30am-8:30pm. Admission Cost: General Daily $15, 3-day ticket $30; Seniors & Students discount; handicapped and children under 12 are free. Location: Inside the Automobile and Centennial buildings and on the Esplanade, Fair Park, Dallas. Region: Texas Prairies and Lakes. For more information, call 214-821-4173 or visit www.ntif.org. Please mention this listing when inquiring. Held annually, 1st weekend in March.
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