Brazosport

60th Annual Shrimp Boil, Fish Fry & Auction
2022-01-22 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Doris Williams Lake Jackson Civic Center, 333 Hwy. 332 East, Lake Jackson, Texas, 77566

Surfside Open Surf Contest
2022-02-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Texas
Near Jetty Park and Beach Drive

Vow22 Veteran Suicide Awareness Hike
2022-02-19 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Doris Williams Lake Jackson Civic Center, 333 Hwy. 332 East, Lake Jackson, Texas, 77566
The event will host Veteran Resource Booths, Veteran Owned Business Booths, Vendor Booths, moonwalks, snow cones, military vehicles, food trucks and more to come!
The hike is a family friendly event and everyone is welcome! Hike is approximately 4 miles through Lake Jackson. There will be seven water stations located throughout the hike.
VETERANS: Silkies, flags, packs and beards are optional but much appreciated!
We will have t-shirts, cups, hats, car decals, koozies and bracelets available!

Veterans Career and Resource Fair
2022-02-19 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Doris Williams Lake Jackson Civic Center, 333 Hwy. 332 East, Lake Jackson, Texas, 77566
In conjunction with the VOW 22 Hike.

Family Science Series: The Aquarium
2022-02-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Center for the Arts & Sciences, 400 College Blvd., Clute, TX, 77531, United States
The Aquarium: A Marine Micro Ballet
The Aquarium is a creation of Susan McDonald in which she combines original music with footage of wildlife, creating sublime live performances in which she is the “orchestra” and the animals are the “dancers.” The subjects are live animals who seem to dance to her music, while in reality, Susan has composed her music to flow naturally with the movements of the animals. While a bit of creative editing is involved, the animals have given their approval by acting beautifully, humorously and even sometimes outrageously.
The Aquarium features the strange and funny occupants of a saltwater reef aquarium, with characters such as the cranky little Pom Pom Crab, the fabulously creative Decorator Crab and the bright red and very active Serpent Star.

St. Patrick's Day Party & Costume Contest
2022-02-26 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Stahlman Park, 2211 Bluewater Hwy., Surfside Beach, 77541, United States
Live music and the best Irish beef stew & trimmings. Remember to dress in your best Irish garb and enter the costume contest! There are adult and children’s categories with 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place prizes , as well as our “Little Leprechaun” contest for infants 2 years old and under. 1st Place winners in the Adult and Children’s categories will also earn a ride in the parade. Entry into the costume contest is free.

Dog Sees God
2022-03-03 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Brazosport College, 500 College Drive, Clute, TX, 77566

Doggy Dash 5K
2022-03-12 07:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | MacLean Park, 93 Lake Road, Lake Jackson, Texas, 77566
This event has been cancelled for 2022.
The 5K course begins at the entrance to the Lake Jackson Rec Center parking lot, just off of Lake Rd. Runners take the route through MacLean park and back into the wooded area then exit out by the sand volleyball court, winding around the large pavilion and ending at the small pavilion. Kitty Krawl begins at 7:30; Doggy Dash begins at 8:00. The 5K is a run/walk. You can run with or without a dog.

Explore Bobcat Woods Trail at the San Bernard NWR Refuge
2022-03-26 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge, 6801 County Road 306, Brazoria, TX, 77422
Enjoy some time at the San Bernard NWR. Hike the .7 mile ADA compliant Bobcat Woods trail with docents. Look for fall migrating song birds and water fowl. Enjoy the Birds of Prey program, Reptile encounter, Kids Scavenger Hunt, Butterfly Release, Native Plant Garden and enjoy the 8 mile Cocklebur Slough Auto Tour. All activities take place at the Bobcat Woods Trail.

Dairy Bar Exhibit Celebration
2022-04-09 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Lake Jackson Historical Museum, 249 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, Texas, 77566

Family Science Series: Cool Chemistry
2022-04-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Center for the Arts & Sciences, 400 College Blvd., Clute, TX, 77531, United States
Cool Chemistry on Stage!
Have a blast (literally!) witnessing demonstrations of combustion, color changes, and polymers, and watching the incredible effects of liquid nitrogen! This exciting presentation takes an in-depth look at chemical changes and states of matter, observing various types of reactions and the byproducts created.
From seeing a “stoplight” reaction and learning how luminol works to examining the special properties of lycopodium, the wonders of chemistry will amaze participants. Discover all the fascinating ways we use chemistry in our daily lives, as we show you how fireworks get their color, why diapers are so absorbent, and what makes a car go!

Wings Over Surfside After Dark
2022-04-09 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Surfside Beach Bird & Butterfly Trail, 418 Parkview, Surfside Beach, TX, 77541, United States

History Talks at the Stephen F. Austin Statue
2022-04-10 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Stephen F. Austin Statue, 41885 SH 288, Angleton, TX, 77515, United States
Join the Brazoria County Parks Department in a discussion of historical events affecting Brazoria County. The History Talks series is a discussion based on primary research – crowd participation is encouraged. History Talks are on the second Sunday of each month from January through September, and are free and open to the public.

Bird Bash (Virtual)
2022-04-16 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Texas
Virtual Bird Bash is an online event that connects people all over the world to Gulf Coast Bird Observatory and the birds that we protect. Watch us band birds, attend our virtual workshops, enter our raffle, and more! www.gcbo.org/connect/virtualbirdbash/

Spring Awakening
2022-04-21 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Brazosport College, 500 College Drive, Clute, TX, 77566

Dow Woods Unit Trail Day
2022-04-23 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Dow Woods Unit, One mile north of the intersection of FM 2004 and CR 288 (Old Angleton Road) on CR 288 (Old Angleton Road) in Lake Jackson.
The Dow Woods Unit has two great trails along Bastrop Bayou. There will be a variety of nature programs that may include reptiles, butterflies, scavenger hunts and birds of prey.
The Dow Woods Bayou Loop is a gravel 1 ½ mile trail along an upper reach of Bastrop Bayou. The Dow Woods Tveten Trail meanders through the riparian zone and emerges amongst mature live oaks in the floodplain. The trail is nearly one-mile long and is paved.
Don’t veer from marked trails and bring water, sunscreen, and insect repellant. The Dow Woods Unit is located about one mile north of the intersection of FM 2004 and CR 288 (Old Angleton Road) on CR 288 (Old Angleton Road) in Lake Jackson.

Outdoor Concert featuring Satisfaction - Rolling Stones Tribute Band
2022-06-10 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Doris Williams Lake Jackson Civic Center, 333 Hwy. 332 East, Lake Jackson, Texas, 77566
Free outdoor concert on the Lake Jackson Civic Center Plaza. Bring your lawn chairs and refreshments. Food trucks will be on site. Rain or Shine!

Outdoor Concert featuring Steel Country
2022-06-24 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | Doris Williams Lake Jackson Civic Center, 333 Hwy. 332 East, Lake Jackson, Texas, 77566

AndyRoo and the AndyRooniverse
2022-07-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | The Clarion at Brazosport College, 500 College Drive, Lake Jackson, TX, 77566, United States
AndyRoo and the AndyRooniverse is the children’s music project featured on Radio Disney AM 1590. AndyRoo and the AndyRooniverse has delighted kids of all ages at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, at the PBS Kids show at SXSW, and on the Kids Country Stage with Radio Disney at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

Dino Day
2022-08-06 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Doris Williams Lake Jackson Civic Center, 333 Hwy. 332 East, Lake Jackson, Texas, 77566

Open Juried Art Show
2022-08-09 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Center for the Arts & Sciences, 400 College Blvd., Clute, TX, 77531, United States
Works by Brazosport Art League Members.

Steel Magnolias
2022-09-09 19:00 - 21:30 UTC | Center for the Arts & Sciences, 400 College Blvd., Clute, TX, 77531, United States
At Truvy’s beauty salon you can always get the best hair ‘do — and the best gossip! A tight-knit group of Louisiana women gather regularly to bond, dish and offer advice on everything from motherhood and marriage to tragedy and loss. Written with heartwarming dialogue and snappy repartee, Steel Magnolias revels in the power and grace of female friendship.

Paddling Event
2022-09-10 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Texas
Join the Brazoria County Parks Department for a FREE paddling event on one of the area’s waterways. Launch site TBA. Borrow one of their boats or bring your own. Great for families and first time paddlers. Call 979-864-1541 to make your reservation.

Market Day at Varner-Hogg Plantation
2022-09-17 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Varner-Hogg Plantation, 1702 N. 13th, West Columbia, TX, 77486, United States
Load up the kids, grab your canvas bags and head to Varner-Hogg State Historic Site for a day of shopping and supporting local small business owners. FREE ADMISSION TO SITE DURING MARKET HOURS

An Evening with Amy Bruni
2022-09-30 20:00 - 21:30 UTC | The Clarion at Brazosport College, 500 College Drive, Lake Jackson, TX, 77566, United States
Amy Bruni started her professional ghost hunting career just over a decade ago, but her experience with ghosts started when she was very young. She began as a paranormal investigator in 2007, when she began appearing on Ghost Hunters, in which she starred in 116 episodes. Now, she is the co-star and executive producer of The Travel Channel’s Kindred Spirits, one of the longest-running and highest-rated paranormal television shows, currently airing its sixth season and is in pre-production for its seventh.

Iron Kids Triathlon
2022-10-01 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | MacLean Park, 93 Lake Road, Lake Jackson, Texas, 77566
Kids have entirely too much energy! Let’s burn some off with the Iron Kid Triathlon! Swim 50 meters, Bike 1 Mile, and Run a ½ mile. Kids will need
their own bikes to participate. All participants will get a t-shirt and medals. Registration opens September 1.

Surfside Beach Police & EMS Association BBQ
2022-10-01 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Surfside Beach Police Department, 1302 Monument Drive, Surfside Beach, TX, 77541
Support the Surfside Beach Police and EMS with this fantastic fundraiser. There will be BBQ plates by donation and a silent auction with lots of great items!

Surfside Beach Nature Fest
2022-10-08 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Surfside Beach Bird & Butterfly Trail, 418 Parkview, Surfside Beach, TX, 77541, United States
A fun-filled and nature-filled festival at the Surfside Beach Bird and Butterfly Trail. The day will include giveaways, games, education, speakers, a Monarch program, and a Birds of Prey program! Bring the kids of all ages to enjoy the day!

Hidden in Plain Sight: An Appreciation of Mid-Century Architecture in Downtown Lake Jackson
2022-10-08 10:30 - 12:30 UTC | Alden B. Dow Office, 101 S. Parking Place, Lake Jackson, TX, 77566
Houston MOD in collaboration with the Lake Jackson Historical Association invites the public for a walking tour of mid-century architecture in downtown Lake Jackson. The tour will begin at 10:30 AM at the Alden B. Dow Office Museum with a presentation by Marty Merritt, local architectural historian and Houston MOD board member.
Following the presentation, Mr. Merritt will lead a walking tour though downtown, discussing the history and architecture of historic buildings constructed in the mid-twentieth century. The tour will take approximately 35-45 minutes.
The tour will conclude at the Lake Jackson Historical Museum where guests are encouraged to take a self-guided tour.
This tour is being held as part of Docomomo Tour Day, an annual celebration of modern architecture and design held across the nation. Thank you Houston MOD for recognizing the iconic architecture of Lake Jackson!
Buy tickets now by visiting ljhistory.org/calendar.

Meet the New Refuge Manager
2022-10-28 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge – Discovery Center, 2022 Hoskins Mound Rd, Freeport, TX, 77541
