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COMPILED BY ALLISON DRINNON
Carnivorous Plants: Cultivation and Conservation Wednesday, April 8 | 9:30 a.m. | St. Paul Lutheran Church, 137 Milentz St | Columbus Stephanie and Mike Howlett, owners of PetFlyTrap.com, one of the oldest, most established online carnivorous plant dealers in the U.S. for the past 30 years. Hosted by the Columbus Garden Club.
Boomin’ and Bloomin’ Festival Saturday, April 11 – Sunday, April 12 | 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge, 1204 APC NWR Rd | Eagle Lake Prairie-chicken viewing tours run from 7–9 AM, so the APC NWR recommends planning ahead. Afterward, stop by Refuge Headquarters for guided refuge tours, meet community partners, grab APC merch, and so much more! Festivities go until 2 PM each day.
Kalash Bash TX 2026
Saturday, April 11 | 9 a.m. | 1021 Old Altair Rd | Eagle Lake The largest firearm event of it’s kind in the country, and it’s happening right here in Texas. 1,500+ attendees, 70+ vendors, 600+ match competitors, and over $100k in prizes. Food trucks, Camping, Live Music, and plenty of ammo for you to send down range.
Tunes and Treasures on Travis Street Saturday, April 11 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Travis Street | Columbus Stroll Travis Street, browse endless garage sales, and discover antiques, collectibles, and one-of-a-kind finds from right here in Columbus!
SPJST Second Annual District 6 Rally Saturday, April 11 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Moravia Parish Hall, 11134 FM 957 | Schulenburg This free, communitywide event brings neighbors together for an afternoon of food, fellowship, and fun. SPJST welcomes everyone, whether they have connected to the non-profit fraternity for Czech heritage or not, for a luncheon and activities for all ages. A highlight of this year’s rally is the debut of the “Goody Grab,” an interactive prize hunt specifically for youth ages one to 17.
Benefit Bingo for Weimar Booster Club Sunday, April 12 | 11:30 a.m. | Hound Song Brewing Co., 535 Walnut St | Columbus Reusable bingo cards are $3 each or $10 for 4 cards, cash preferred. Prizes for all lucky winners. All ages welcome.
Columbus Pride April Social
Sunday, April 12 | noon – 3 p.m. | Joe’s Place, 120 N Live Oak St | Fayetteville This is an impromptu, come-as-you-are gathering — no pressure, just a chance to connect, meet new people, and enjoy a fun afternoon together in a supportive and inclusive space.
Lunch and Learn: Epiphytes, Mosses and Lichen Wednesday, April 15 | noon – 1 p.m. | Colorado County Services, 305 Radio Ln | Columbus Hosted by the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association. Attendees are asked to bring their own lunch. Light refreshments including coffee, tea and snacks will be provided. No preregistration is required for this free program.
Kids in Business Market
Saturday, April 18 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | 106 W Market St | Weimar Join Weimar’s Farmers Market for a fun, family-friendly farmers market featuring local vendors plus kid vendors showcasing their creativity and learning what it’s like to run a small business.
Crawfish and Shrimp Boil Saturday, April 18 | 4–8 p.m. | The Rez 1908, 312 E Main St | Eagle Lake Join The Rez 1908 in downtown Eagle Lake for a laid-back evening of great food, cold drinks, and live music by Russell Mayes!
Eagle Lake Rabies Vaccination Clinic Thursday, April 23 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Community Center Pavilion, 100 N Walnut Ave | Eagle Lake Wharton Veterinary Clinic will conduct vaccinations for dogs and cats and will also offer flea control and dewormer. Rabies vaccines cost $16; NexGard costs $35; and dewormer costs $20. Reminder that Eagle Lake city ordinances require all dogs to have current rabies vaccination and to be registered.
Author Ariel Slick and “The Devil Take the Blues” Thursday, April 23 | 6–7 p.m. | The Story Peddler, 538 W Main St | Bellville Southern Gothic author Ariel Slick invites readers to experience blues music as the antidote to hatred and love as the challenge to control with her new novel “The Devil Take the Blues” at an author event featuring an excerpt reading, audience Q&A and book signings.
80s and 90s Night at Urban Saloon Saturday, April 25 | 9 p.m. – midnight | Urban Saloon, 523 Walnut St | Columbus GenXs is bringing back the songs that raised us — from Bon Jovi and The Black Crowes to Van Halen and everything in between. Enjoy a live band, cold drinks and high energy crowd for loud, nostalgic, sing-at-the-top-of-your-lungs kind of fun.
