Race to the Bluff: Spasslauf 5K Fun Run
Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m."March" to the Bluff in the Second Annual Fun Run in La Grange!
Plows & Petticoats (Saturday)
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Sewing, cleaning, cooking, and childcare comprise the main elements of the “Domestic Sphere” of nineteenth century women. Areas of responsibility change when explored from the perspective of a mother like Mrs. Jones, or an enslaved woman, like Mary, in the field.
***RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 17***Gamblers, Horse Racers, & Sports of All Classes: Horse Racing in Washington
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Experience the atmosphere of race day at Washington-on-the Brazos on Saturday May 17! Live horse racing demonstrations will take place at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Enjoy the tent tavern, Faro gamin table, and stick horse races for kids of all ages.
Chinking and Daubing
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Come learn the difference between chinking and daubing, learn common recipes for the substance, and get your hands messy by helping us out!
Did they Quilly Write Like That? Writing in the 19th Century.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Did they Quilly Write Like That? Writing in the 19th Century. Hands on writing demonstrations in the Presidio La Bahia museum on Saturday May 17th from 10am until 4pm. Free with paid admission to the site! Admission is: Adult $5, Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $3, Children (6-17) $2, Child (5 and under) Free, Family (2 Adults & 1 Child) $8, each additional Children $1
Bluff SchuetzenFest
Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.Celebrate the history of the Bluff Schuetzenverein and the legacy of Texas craft brewing with this heritage festival and beer garden fundraiser!
A Soldier's Life
Saturday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Visit for a hands-on experience of Soldier's equipment from the 1800s at Fort Lancaster. Every Thursday & Saturday 1pm-4pm Free With Admission Contact Fort Lancaster at: 432-836-4391 for more information.
Kids Reading to Kids (May)
Saturday 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Join us for our fourth ever Kids Reading to Kids program!! Joining us for the month of May is Grace Patrick! According to her mother "Grace is a 5th grade homeschool student. Her favorite subject in school is Literature; she has enjoyed reading Lois Lowry’s “Number the Stars” this year. She loves Jesus, animals, dancing, crocheting, theatre, and is quite the comedian. Grace loves to read and hopes to share her joy of a good book with others!" Grace also plans to bring some snacks and activities for after her event! Come and meet Grace at the Bush Family Home Visitor's Center on Saturday, May 17th, at 1 pm!
Timeless Blooms: A Mother's Day Celebration
Saturday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.The Sam Bell Maxey House invites moms and their daughters to a Timeless Blooms: A Mother's Day Celebration. The event will include refreshments, a brief program on the mothers of the Maxey House, a pressed flowers craft, and short tour of the Maxey House.