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Birding Festivals in the region include the following:

March 24 – 26, Matagorda Bay Birdfest in Palacios. Choose from fourteen bird tours, enjoy the Saturday Palacios Parade of Birds, raptor display, and various speakers during the Birdfest weekend. Matagorda County leads the nation in the number of bird species counted in the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count for 20 of the last 25 years. (Matagorda County)

April 1, High Island Sanctuaries Free Admission Day. Houston Audubon is opening its sanctuaries to free admission from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Explore the Kathrine G. McGovern Canopy Walkway, The Rookery at Clay Bottom Pond at Smith Oaks, the drip at Katrina’s Corner at Smith Oaks, Purkey’s Pond at Boy Scout Woods, and enjoy miles of trails and boardwalks. Check-in at visitor kiosks at Smith Oaks and Boy Scout Woods.

April 1, Wings Over Surfside hosted by Bird City Surfside. The event offers speakers, a live birds of prey program, crafts, art, wine tasting, and other activities. Activities take place at the Surfside Bird and Butterfly Trail at 418 Parkview.

April 20-23, FeatherFest Birding & Nature Photography Festival. Whether you’re a serious or casual bird-watcher, nature photographer, or someone who wants some exercise, fresh air, and a touch of sunshine, purchase tickets to FeatherFest. FeatherFest is four fun-filled days of incredible birding and nature photography field trips throughout the area, including Anuhuac, Beaumont, High Island, League City, Pearland, Seabrook, and more. (Galveston County and Jefferson County)

April 29-30, Migration Celebration at the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters Campus. Activities at San Bernard include a Birds of Prey show, air rifle target shooting, bow and arrow target shooting, butterfly encounters, fishing, a touch tank, kayaking, and more. The Migration Celebration is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service event from the Texas Mid-coast National Wildlife Complex underwritten by the Friends of the Brazoria Wildlife Refuges. (Brazoria County)

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Most Fridays, Classic Movie Nights at Jefferson Theatre in Beaumont. What started as a way to showcase a historic theater is now a regular event both locals and visitors love. Classic Movie Nights are most Fridays when families gather to watch their favorite classic movies inside the beautiful Jefferson Theatre in downtown Beaumont. (Jefferson County)

March 2 – 12, Beaumont Restaurant Week in Beaumont. From Tex-Mex to sushi and everything in between, Beaumont Restaurant Week invites you to explore eating out in 50+ restaurants offering special fixed menus priced at $10, $20, and $30. Savor the cuisine that Beaumont residents enjoy during this week-long culinary celebration. (Jefferson County)

March 11, St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Surfside Beach. This parade is one of the long-standing traditions in Surfside. Festivities include a colorful parade, a costume contest, and a reenactment of the Battle of Velasco. Don’t forget to wear your green. All proceeds benefit the Surfside Beach Police/EMS and Volunteer Fire Departments. (Brazoria County)

March 13 – 17, Spring Camps with Artist Boat in Galveston. Art meets science in Artist Boat’s 2023 Spring Break Eco-Art Camp sessions for kids 5-10. Campers experience science and art enrichment with the creation of eco-art. Each camper creates high-quality art projects illustrating what they learned in camp. A second ECO-Camp is tailored for kids ages 11-15 and offers an opportunity to explore the wetlands through canoeing and nature walks. They’ll also learn to fish with a seine, cast netting, and crabbing. Both day camps are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. (Galveston County)

March 14-17, Spring into Action at The Center for the Arts and Sciences in Clute. From Shakespeare to puppets, to “The Accidental Astronauts” planetarium show, watercolor card painting, and ending with St. Patrick’s Day fun, you’ll find plenty to keep the kids entertained during Spring Break at the Center for the Arts and Sciences in Clute. (Brazoria County)

March 18, Spring Market Day & Food Truck Festival in Freeport. This seasonal Freeport event is held in downtown Freeport and features local vendors offering hand-made items and popular area food trucks from 10 am to 4 pm. (Brazoria County)

March 18, Spring Astronomy Day at the BASF Planetarium at The Center for the Arts and Sciences in Clute. Enjoy safe solar viewing, mini Planetarium shows, and astronomy-related demonstrations from noon to 3 pm. Plus, this event is free and open to the public. (Brazoria County)

March 21 & 29, Coastal Creations at Matagorda Bay Nature Park. Create a coastal-themed painting instructed by our amateur park resident artists during an afternoon visit to the park. The class is from 2 to 3:30 pm. You’ll love the view and the solitude of Matagorda Bay Nature Park. The cost is $25 with all materials provided. (Matagorda County)

March 24 – 26, Matagorda Bay Birdfest in Palacios. Choose from fourteen bird tours, enjoy the Saturday Palacios Parade of Birds, raptor display, and various speakers during the Birdfest weekend. Did you know Matagorda County leads the nation in the number of bird species counted in the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count for 20 of the last 25 years? Put this on your calendar. (Matagorda County)

April 1, Jimmy Simmons Jazz Festival at the Jefferson Theatre in Beaumont. Calling all jazz lovers, Lamar University is hosting its 4th Annual Jimmy Simmons Jazz Festival Saturday, April 1. Special guests for the event will be 17-time Grammy-nominated Yellowjackets, featuring music from their most recent release. (Jefferson County)

April 1, Cajun Heritage Fest in Port Arthur. Cajun Fest is Port Arthur, Texas’ twist on celebrating Cajun music, dancing, and flavors drawn from their Louisiana neighbors. This is a  day of making new friends and catching up with old ones. (Jefferson County).

April 8, Space Center Cruisers Spring Car Show in Walter Hall Park in League City. This car show benefits youth scholarships and the Texas Lions Camp for Children. The show is from 7 am to 4 pm (Galveston County)

April 13 – 16, Tall Ship Galveston at Pier 21. The 2023 Tall Ships® Galveston festival offers tours of participating ships, special events, sail-away excursions, music, food, and fun in a family-friendly setting. Galveston Island is one of three ports for the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Gulf Coast 2023 Series, which features a fleet of ships traveling across the Gulf of Mexico as they visit other participating cities. (Galveston County)

April 20, May 11, and June 21, Sundown Concert Series in Beaumont. This free outdoor summer concert series is a free live music escape you and your kids will enjoy. Families are encouraged to picnic around the lake, enjoy the playground, visit the resident ducks and enjoy live music as the sun sets. (Jefferson County)

April 20-23, FeatherFest Birding & Nature Photography Festival. Whether you’re a serious or casual bird-watcher, nature photographer, or someone who wants some exercise, fresh air, and a touch of sunshine, purchase tickets to FeatherFest. FeatherFest is four fun-filled days of incredible birding and nature photography field trips throughout the area, including Anuhuac, Beaumont, High Island, League City, Pearland, Seabrook, and more. (Galveston County)

April 21 – June 24, Coming Home: Paintings by Forrest Bess at the City by the Sea Museum in Palacios. Born in Bay City, Forrest Bess’ paintings are exhibited throughout the country, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and numerous others. These “Coming Home” paintings are on loan to the Museum from private collections from Matagorda County, with some never seen publicly. Bess is also known for designing camouflage during his time US Army Corps of Engineers. (Matagorda County)

April 22, Rally on the River in Bay City. Stop by our annual Rally on the River at Riverside Park and enjoy games, crafts, activities, and food trucks from 10 am to 2 pm. Plus, there’s a river paddle and river clean-up at 9 am. And the park offers campsite rentals. (Matagorda County)

April 29, The Grand Kids Festival in Galveston. The Annual Grand Kids Festival celebrates children, families, and folk art in Galveston’s historic downtown Cultural Arts District. Presented by The Grand 1894 Opera House, this family event offers live entertainment, street performances, Missoula Children’s Theatre performance, and various children’s activities. This year’s theme is “Texas Western.” Admission is free. (Galveston County)

April 30, VIVA! Beaumont Hispanic Heritage Festival in Downtown Beaumont. The festival highlights local artisans, restaurants, groups, attractions, and more, shining a light on the Hispanic culture of Beaumont during this FREE event. Enjoy food vendors, entertainment, activities, and games. (Jefferson County)

April 29-30, Migration Celebration at the San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters Campus. Activities include a Birds of Prey show, air rifle target shooting, bow and arrow target shooting, butterfly encounters, fishing, a touch tank, kayaking, and more. The Migration Celebration is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service event from the Texas Mid-coast National Wildlife Complex underwritten by the Friends of the Brazoria Wildlife Refuges. (Brazoria County)

April 28 & 29, Riverfest in Freeport. Come out for barbecue, live music, boat races, and more at this annual event at the Freeport Municipal Park. Plus, the kids will love the petting zoo, face painting, nightly fireworks, inflatables, and a crocodile experience. The festival is from 6 pm to midnight on Friday and from noon to midnight on Saturday and admission is free. (Brazoria County) 

May 6-8 & May 13-14, Galveston Historic Homes Tour. Every May, the Galveston Historical Foundation offers public tours through privately owned homes and Galveston’s architectural history during its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour. In addition to the tours, the GHF hosts numerous special events, allowing guests unique experiences in many tour homes and historic sites across the island. (Galveston County)

This list of must-do events is just a sampling of things to do in the Upper Texas Coast. For more ideas, click Things to Do and search by category.  

Lone Star Coastal Alliance is committed to promoting nature and heritage tourism and outdoor recreation opportunities in Jefferson, Galveston, Brazoria, and Matagorda Counties.

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Black History Stops on the Upper Texas Coast:

Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Proctor Street in Port Arthur, offers an extensive Hall of Fame highlighting music, sports, and notable people from the Gulf Coast region. You will surely recognize some of the celebrities featured by the museum in this permanent and expanding exhibit. (Jefferson County)

Since you’re in the area, you’ll want to stop at Patillo’s Barbecue, 2775 Washington in Beaumont, the oldest black-owned and family-owned restaurant in Texas. The restaurant is known for its Southeast Texas-style barbecue. Order their signature hand-stuffed links. (Jefferson County)

Absolute Equality Art Installation, 22nd and Strand in Galveston, is a 5,000-square-foot art installation by artist Reginald Adams and commissioned by the Juneteenth Legacy Project. The permanent installation on the east wall of the Old Galveston Square Building overlooks the site of the former Osterman Building, which housed General Granger’s headquarters. Visitors can download the Uncover Everything app for an explanation of each portal in the visual narrative of African American history. The words in General Order No. 3, “absolute equality,” are incorporated into the installation’s graphics. (Galveston County)

Levi Jordon Plantation, 10510 FM 524, in Brazoria, is one of 63 plantations that existed in Brazoria County. Typically plantation stories focused on the property owners and their accumulated wealth. In recent years, the Texas Historical Commission has shifted the narrative in tours to share information about the enslaved workers who built and maintained these properties. At the Levi Jordan Plantation, among other stories, the story of the twelve enslaved workers who built the plantation house, slave quarters, and the largest sugar mill in the county is told. (Brazoria County)

THC is working with an advisory committee of experts on African American history to plan and create a new visitors center and museum at Levi Jordan. Read more about their efforts here. 

“Cowboys in Black Skin” Exhibit at the Matagorda County Museum, 2100 Ave F in Bay City, highlights five Texas cowboys, including female cowboys, in honor of Black History Month. Some were born into enslavement, including Bill Pickett, the first black honoree in the National Rodeo Hall of Fame. The exhibit opens Feb. 1 and runs thru Feb. 28. (Matagorda County)

This list is just a sampling of things to do in honor of Black History Month on the Upper Texas Coast. For more ideas, click Things to Do and search by category.  

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Jan. 14, Drillers Reunion: Spindletop Anniversary in Beaumont. To celebrate the discovery of oil at Spindletop, reenactors commemorate the day the Lucas Gusher exploded (Jan. 10, 1901), shooting oil hundreds of feet into the air. The event features live reenactments, music, food, and blacksmithing and printing demonstrations and is held at the Spindletop-Gladys Boomtown Museum. (Jefferson County)

Feb. 16 – 18, Beaumont Mardi Gras. Beaumont considers itself the Cajun Capital of Texas and takes Mardi Gras seriously. Picture parades, concerts, a carnival, and more over four days. Concerts are held on the Great Lawn of the Event Center downtown. Options include a single-day or four-day pass to a gated entertainment area. The carnival is outside the gate, and parades are both in and outside the festival area. (Jefferson County)

Jan. 20-21, Yaga’s Chili Quest and Beer Fest in Galveston. January calls for chili and beer. This downtown festival starts with a 5K run on the beachfront, followed by chili tasting galore, with more than 40 teams competing for bragging rights. Make sure to purchase your tasting ticket and beer-tasting tickets early. (Galveston County)

Feb. 10-21, Mardi Gras! Galveston. Did you know Galveston hosts the third-largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States? Parades, processions, balcony parties, and elegant balls span over two weekends and end on Fat Tuesday. Concerts take place in the gated entertainment district located in Galveston’s historic downtown. Parades take place on both the beachfront and downtown district. (Galveston County) 

Jan. 28, Surfside Food & Art Festival. Surfside’s Food & Art Festival is a juried art festival featuring 22 art vendors. You’ll also enjoy live music, a chili cookoff with 15 competing teams, beer-tasting, and more. The festival takes place at Stahlman Park from 11 am to 5 pm. (Brazoria County)

Feb. 18, Mardi Gras Festival on Main Street Freeport. Freeport is hosting its second annual Mardi Gras festival on its Main Street, featuring a parade, gumbo cookoff, a King Cake eating contest, and live music. The festival is from 12 to 5 pm and is hosted by Freeport Main Street in partnership with the Freeport Economic Development Corporation and the Freeport Historical Museum. All-you-can-eat gumbo wristbands are $10. (Brazoria County)

Feb 11 – March 4, Matagorda County Fair at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds in Bay City. This county fair offers everything you’d expect. Fairgoers enjoy a rodeo, stock shows, a carnival, a petting zoo, a barbecue cookoff, youth rodeo clown contests, and much more. See the website for a detailed schedule. Tip: Purchase tickets early for the Bri Bagwell and Roger Creager Concert on Feb. 25. (Matagorda County).  

Jan. 28, 7th Annual Wild Game and Wine Camofest in Bay City. Did you know an artist and Bay City native named Forest Clemenger Bess designed camouflage? Camofest celebrates Bay City as the “Gateway to the Great Outdoors,” offering live music, wine from local wineries, wild game tasting, and food inspired by Texas wines. Festivities are from noon to 6 pm in historic Downtown Bay City. (Matagorda County)

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Jefferson County

Beaumont Murals 

While visiting Jefferson County, make sure to download the City of Beaumont’s Mural Guide, which lists 15 murals to visit. Highlights include the Mermaid Mural and Barbara Lynn Tribute Mural. There are a variety of themes, and all are worthy of a quick picture and post to Instagram. 

Texas Artist Museum in Port Arthur

Going through Port Arthur, plan to stop at the Texas Artist Museum. Residents started the museum in 1972 to feature artists of the Golden Triangle region. The museum is open Monday thru Friday from 1 to 4 pm.  

Galveston County

Galveston Tree Sculptures

The tidal surge of Hurricane Ike in 2008 killed thousands of trees in Galveston. Some homeowners decided to hire local artists to repurpose these trees into works of art. Galveston has more than 20 tree sculptures scattered across the east end of the island. Some of the more popular are the Tin Man and Toto, a great dane whose owners dress him for every holiday, and two crested herons. The Galveston CVB offers a listing on its website. 

League City Butler Oak Sculptures

Similarly, League City repurposed two dying Butler Oak Trees into works of art. Jimmy Phillips, who worked on the tree sculptures in Galveston, is creating a series of four sculptures for League City, including a firefighter rescuing a puppy, a young girl reading a book to a dog, and a railroad engineer holding a signal light. The engineer pays homage to the town’s history as a stop on the rail line. You can find the first two sculptures of the series at Hometown Heroes Park, 2105 Dickinson Ave. and Helen Hall Library, 100 W. Walker St. The city website also offers a map of their newly painted traffic boxes. 

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea (Dec. 10 thru March 5, 2023) in Galveston

Galveston Island is hosting a temporary exhibit to create awareness around the effects of plastic in the world’s waterways. You’ll find 19 art installations across the island. Imagine a shark made of plastic and a bald eagle with a 17-foot wingspan. You’ll see buckets and shovels as a reminder of the importance of keeping our beaches clean. This is the first time these sculptures are available free to the public for viewing in the United States, so it’s a great excuse to go for a road trip.

Brazoria County

Angleton’s Traffic Box Art

Typically, traffic boxes are pretty plain except in the City of Angleton. The City of Angleton’s Keep Angleton Beautiful partnered with the Texas Department of Transportation to create temporary traffic box wraps to beautify the city’s right-of-way. Area artists created stunning designs focusing on nature. Among the highlights are an ibis, butterflies, blue jays, and cardinals. It will give you an excuse to smile during your drive. 

Murals and 1836 Pocket Park in West Columbia

West Columbia makes another great option in Brazoria County for murals. This small town offers 11 murals, with most painted on Brazos Avenue. You’ll want to spend a little time at the 1836 Pocket Park, which was recently revitalized from a vacant lot to a welcoming park with seating, a mural, and a fountain. A park grant through Texas Parks and Wildlife funded the updates along with the West Columbia Economic Development Corporation and its partners. 

Matagorda County

Statue and Mural in Palacios 

In Palacios, you’ll want to see the Fisherman’s Memorial, which overlooks Matagorda Bay. The 15-foot statue of Jesus serves as a memorial to all fishermen lost at sea and to protect those sailing out. Palacios, home to roughly 400 vessels, is the third-largest shrimping port in Texas and proclaims itself the Shrimp Capital of Texas. Currently, a mural is painted at the Pirate Queen Designs building, 405 Main Street-a shop with a little bit of everything. The city expects more murals to come. 

Murals in Bay City

You’ll find at least four murals in Bay City. In celebration of being one of the top locations for birding, you’ll find a “cheat sheet” of birds painted on one mural called Birds of a Feather Flock Together. Look around town for Zeinab Ghais’ numerous  Wings of Matagorda County murals. They are definitely IG-worthy. 

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Nov. 12 – Jan. 1, Galaxy Lights at Space Center Houston. Touted as the most interactive and technologically advanced light display in Texas, we’re pretty sure this is a “must-do.” Presented by Reliant, high-tech light shows of suspended lights are choreographed to music in the Main Plaza, and there’s much more to see and experience. (Galveston County)

Nov. 17 – 20, Festival of Lights and Light Up Lake Jackson. The fun begins with The Yuletide Carnival, with a free circus scheduled twice every night. Lake Jackson hosts the Mayor’s Tree Lighting on Friday, followed by a variety of events on Saturday in the Civic Center Plaza, including a parade at 7 p.m. and a holiday movie at 8 p.m. (Brazoria County)  

Nov. 18 – Jan. 1, Holiday at Ford Park in Beaumont. Ford Park is hosting its first-ever drive-thru holiday experience, offering various holiday displays, including 12 Days of Christmas, Big Foot Monster Trucks, Prehistoric Christmas, Winter Wonderland, and the Enchanting Tunnel of Lights. (Jefferson County)

Nov. 19 – Nov. 20, Angleton Market Days at Brazoria County Fairgrounds. More than 200 vendors sell wares over two days in November. Vendors come from across the state to participate in this popular market. (Brazoria County)

Nov. 19 – Jan. 7, Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens in Galveston. There are nine-holiday attractions in this complex. And, back this year, is ICE LAND. Enjoy the Festival of Lights mile-long trail, ice skating, holiday films, an arctic slide, train rides, a Cirque Joyeux Holiday Show, and much more. If you only have time for one thing – make it ICE LAND. An ice carving team from China transforms more than 900 tons of ice into this underwater journey. It’s incredible. (Galveston County)

Nov. 25 thru Dec. 11 (Fridays-Sundays), Elizabethan Madrigal Feast at the Brazosport Center for the Arts & Sciences. Every other year on even-numbered years, Queen Elizabeth and her royal court make an appearance in Clute, Texas, for an evening of Yuletide of Renaissance England. Picture an elegant three-course dinner with an easy-to-follow Shakespeare comedy with costumed actors. (Brazoria County)

Nov. 26, Nutcracker in the Park in League City. Participate in Shop Small Saturday by shopping with vendors and taking a ballet lesson with Nutcracker ballerinas at this popular event in League City’s Historic Downtown from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Make sure to plan to stay for the Holiday Tree Lighting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (Galveston County)

Nov. 26, Market Days in Downtown Bay City. The Artisan & Crafter Markets coordinate this event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering vendors, music, food, and more. (Matagorda County)

Dec. 1, Holiday Express in Port Arthur at the Port Arthur Seafarer’s Center. Port Arthur invites families to tour the KSC Holiday Express Christmas Train during its stop in town. Board the train and visit with Santa and his elves  during this free, family-friendly event. (Jefferson County)

Dec. 2 – 4, Holiday in the Park in League City. League City Proud invites families to enjoy a weekend of holiday fun, including shopping with more than 90 retail vendors, a holiday movie night, a children’s parade, a Magic on Main Street Parade, and more. (Galveston County)

Dec. 2 – 4, Dickens on The Strand in Galveston. For nearly fifty years, the Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) has transformed Galveston’s historic Strand District into 19th-century Victorian London, featuring parades, entertainment on four stages, holiday shopping galore, and food and drink. In addition to the festival, GHF hosts special events across the island. (Galveston County)

Dec. 2 – 3, Hometown Christmas Celebration in Bay City. The Celebration begins with a Lighted Parade on Friday, followed by an indoor skating rink, gingerbread man slide, shopping, and pictures with Santa and Grinch on Saturday. The weekend culminates with a Christmas Light Hayride. (Matagorda County)

Dec. 3, Port Neches Christmas Parade. Port Neches Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Christmas Parade at 2 p.m. in Downtown Port Neches. Enjoy this free, family event. (Jefferson County)

This list of must-do events is just a sampling of things to do in the Upper Texas Coast. For more ideas, click Things to Do and search by category.  
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