Spring Break 2026: A Spectacular Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday!
March 9–13, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Daily
Frontier Times Museum - 510 13th Street Bandera, TX 78003
830-796-3864
Get ready for an unforgettable spring break as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday! Dive into hands-on activities, embark on exciting scavenger hunts, and create unique masterpieces — all included with museum admission.
All Week Long
WAGON RIDES
Enjoy a wagon ride with Debra Slate from Wagon Rides of Bandera, pulled by the hardworking horse team of Nick and J.R. (Included with museum admission.)
Monday, March 9, 2026
FANTASTIC FIRST AMERICANS
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of Indigenous peoples who first roamed these lands. Witness flintknapper Christian Markham craft arrowheads, discover treasures with Bandera’s own T.J. Jennings, get hands-on with the Atlatl, dig for genuine artifacts, and craft your own pinch pots!
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
WILD AMERICA
Unleash your wild side! Explore birds with Laura Levy of Busy Birding. Meet Texas native animals with Becky Etzler from the Kerrville Nature Center. Learn about Texas trees and plants with David Goree from San Antonio Parks & Recreation. Enjoy a 45-minute show by Happy Tails at 11:30 AM featuring porcupines, cavies, pythons, boas, alpacas, and even foxes.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
I WOOL ALWAYS LOVE EWE AMERICA
Meet cuddly sheep (including adorable babies) from Naumann Angoras. Watch Jennifer Nimmrichter from Sheepwalk Ranch transform wool into art. See John Garcia demonstrate sheep shearing. Learn animal care secrets from Emily Cristofich of Heritage Oaks Rescue. Take home your own garden and learn to weave beautiful creations.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
PROTECTING AMERICA
A day dedicated to honoring our champions of safety. Celebrate the fearless heroes who protect our communities.
Meet representatives from:
- Bandera EMS
- Bandera Fire & Rescue
- Bandera American Legion
- Game Warden
- Bandera County Sheriff
Friday, March 13, 2026
AMERICA: DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS
Watch trick roper Kevin Fitzpatrick dazzle the crowd from 1 PM – 3 PM. Meet and pet adorable Scottish Highland cows. Enjoy Blue Bell Ice Cream. Paint a stunning Texas scene with watercolor artist Connie Young.
Sponsored by Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC)