***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!
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 German 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!
A Soldier's Life
Thursday 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.
Monthly Thursday Reading Program
Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Get ready for our next reading program, featuring a sweet book about nature titled, "Up In the Garden and Down in the Dirt" by Kate Messner. As always, children will get a free copy of the featured book and partake in a related activity or craft! However, this monthly Thursday program will take place on the fourth Thursday of the month instead of the third Thursday of the month! Just this once! We'll see you here on May 22 at 5:30!
History in Play: May
Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Join Sites Educators at the outdoor playscape for a come-and-go hands-on activity!
All Ages Scavenger Hunt
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Learn about the site's history on your quest to complete your scavenger hunt. Completed scavenger hunts are entered for a chance to win a prize!
All Ages Scavenger Hunt
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Learn about the site's history on your quest to complete your scavenger hunt. Completed scavenger hunts are entered for a chance to win a prize!