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Rice High School Senior Decision Day Thursday, April 30 | 2 p.m. | Rice HS, 1094 Raider Drive | Altair Rice CISD is preparing to celebrate Senior Decision—a special event dedicated to recognizing and honoring our graduating seniors as they commit to the next chapter of their journey, whether that be enrollment, enlistment, or employment. You can help make this day meaningful by donating gift baskets, items, or gift cards to be used as giveaways, prizes, and tokens of encouragement for our students.
Crawfish Boil Scholarship Fundraiser Friday, May 1 | 5 – 10 p.m. | Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam St | Columbus Come enjoy a delicious crawfish boil, great company, and drinks from the Courtyard Wine Bar—all while supporting an incredible cause. All proceeds will go directly to the Live Oak Art Center Scholarship Fund, helping local high school seniors take their next step as they head off to college. Your night out will help invest in their future and support the next generation of artists, creatives, and leaders in our community.
Thunder by the Colorado
Friday and Saturday, May 1-2 | Colorado County Fairgrounds, 1146 Crossroads Blvd | Columbus Annual truck and tractor pull with food, monster truck rides, arts and crats, camping and more. Main show at 6:30 p.m. both nights. Tickets $20 with under 12 free.
Weimar Library Book Sale
Saturday, May 2 | 8 a.m. – noon | Weimar Public Library, 1 Jackson Square | Weimar Annual Friends of the Library book sale.
New Ulm’s Annual Honeybee Jubilee Saturday, May 2 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | St. John Luthern Church Festival Grounds, 211 Hickory Road | New Ulm Held each May, the Jubilee transforms the historic streets of New Ulm into a hive of activity. Visitors can explore a diverse marketplace featuring local honey, and unique handcrafted goods. Food, drink and educational offerings as well.
Splashway Summer Opening Day Saturday, May 2 | 11 a.m. | Splashway, 5211 Main St | Sheridan Get ready for a full day of excitement, prizes, and non-stop fun as we kick off the waterpark season in a big way! Trivia at 11:30 a.m.; sponge relay race at 1:15 p.m.; cannonball contest at 2:15 p.m.; guess the summer song contest at 3:15 p.m.; hula hoop contest at 4:15 p.m.
Derby Day
Saturday, May 2 | 4–11 p.m. | Magnolia Society, 920 Milam St | Columbus Join an afternoon inspired by the Kentucky Derby, featuring Southern-style fare, specialty cocktails, a hat contest, and live music by Barditch Hippies. $20 patio cover.
Gedenke! 2026
Friday and Saturday, May 8-9 | downtown Weimar Two days of food, music, community, and celebration in the heart of downtown Weimar. Enjoy a festive parade, vendors, beer garden, pie contest, BBQ cook off and more! Weimar Rotary Clu will host the 5k Fun Run on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
