PLANNERSWEEKENDSNacogdoches is a relaxing place to get away fromit all, but don’t let the small-town atmosphere foolyou. There’s always something going on, and someweekends your family may be hard-pressed to fit inall the activities. Here’s a month-by-month guide to theperfect Nacogdoches weekend, and the Convention &Visitors Bureau publishes a “What’s Happening” hotsheet every Wednesday listing all the events scheduledthat weekend.JANUARYEnjoy some family time in the great outdoors at theannual Kid Fish at Lakeside Park, and then help cramthe William R. Johnson Coliseum at a Lumberjacks orLadyjacks basketball game.35by the School of Theatre in Kennedy Auditorium or aconcert presented by the School of Music.MARCHNacogdoches really comes alive in the spring. Celebrateby perusing the fresh produce and hand-made treats atthe Nacogdoches Farmers Market, and then spend aleisurely afternoon enjoying nature’s beauty along theAzalea Trail. Wrap up your perfect Saturday with awild night at the Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo and SteerShow.APRILThere’s a whole lot of beauty to behold around townthis month. Bring the family for a full morning of funactivities and entertainment at the Farmers MarketSpring Fling, and then pick up a few hard-to-find,“Texas tough” plants at the SFA Spring Garden Gala.Then stroll the brick streets and sip some fine wines atthe annual Downtown Wine Swirl.MAYEnjoy toe-tapping tunes and a family-friendly atmosphereat the Red Brick Bluegrass Festival. Take advantage ofthe mild mornings with a stroll along the Statue Trail,made up of ten statues throughout downtown and alongMound Street, where you will learn about influentialpeople and events that helped shape the city’s history.If you would rather drive, we also have the state’slargest Barn Quilt Trail, with driving maps available atthe Visitor Center.FEBRUARYIt’s a date! Stroll the brick streets and grab lunchdowntown while shopping the unique boutiques andantique stores Main Street has to offer. Then take in oneof SFA’s many cultural events, including an intimate playJUNESummer starts scrumptiously with the Texas BlueberryFestival — the anchor event of a blueberry-sweetweekend full of activities in Nacogdoches! Downtownalso plays host to the annual Juneteenth parade. Asthe temperature rises, keep the kids cool with a visit toSplash Kingdom Family Waterpark.“Our Chamber members offer everything from fine arts and liveperformances to outdoor recreation and so much in between. Check outthe Chamber’s online calendar to help you fill out your personal one!”nacogdoches.orgRay Mitchum | Tipton Ford-LincolnVC Membership ServicesNacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce
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