A New Adventure Every Weekend!

The Texas Renaissance Festival offers patrons eight festivals in one; each weekend embraces a new theme designed to give its patrons a reason to return again and again. Themed contests and events, such as Bratwurst Eating, brought to you by Boar's Head, on Oktoberfest or the Best Dressed Pirate contest during Pirate Adventure weekend, are offered each day of the Festival's 17 day season. Our themed weekend Adventure Itineraries help patrons make the most of their day by spotlighting the best dinning, shopping and entertainment experiences the day's theme has to offer. Themed Adventure itineraries are available free of charge. They can be downloaded from our website at http://www.texrenfest.com/themed_adventures.html or can be picked up at the Festival's information booth or from any of our souvenir program distributors on the Festival grounds.

Themed weekends, over 300 different shops, rides and games, foods from around the world, over 200 entertainers and stage acts - this is why we truly offer a new adventure every weekend.

The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, a lush 155-acre nature preserve, is one of the city’s greatest natural treasures. Located in Memorial Park, at 4501 Woodway Drive, the Arboretum is home to more than 75 varieties of native trees, 160 species of birds, 16 species of turtles, 10 species of frogs and 33 kinds of butterflies. Visitors can explore and enjoy five miles of walking trails to experience nature at its most dramatic and in exquisite detail. The Arboretum grounds are open to the public daily, except major holidays, from dawn to dusk.

The Nature Center building is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Discovery Room is open every day except Mondays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and provides fun, hands-on activities and exhibits to explore nature up close. Admission is free, but donations to support this nonprofit organization are appreciated.

A bustling schedule of year round activities and courses are available for adults, children and families to create a sense of wonder and appreciation for nature. For more information, call 713-681-8433 or visit www.houstonarboretum.org.