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    “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit”

    Seventy years after the luxury liner sank in the Atlantic more than 150 items from the wreck were brought up from the ocean floor and brought together for this fascinating show. Timed tickets are required.
    June 2-Jan. 5
    Mayborn Museum, Waco
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    Bubble Fest

    Gather on the courthouse lawn for some fun for the whole family: a ball pit, bubble dance floor, and farmers' & Art Squared markets.
    Sat., Aug. 11, 9:30am-12:30pm. Free.  
    Downtown San Marcos
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    Crush for Fun

    Feel the grapes squish between your toes and customize a T-shirt to commemorate your seriously purple feet.
    Sat.-Sun., July 21-22, 28-29; Aug. 4-5, 11-12. $15-30.
    Pleasant Hill Winery, Brenham
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    El Camino Real de SUP

    Come watch the stand-up paddle boards complete the 6-mile race down the Colorado River.
    Sat., Aug. 11, 3-8pm
    Bastrop
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    Grape Stomp

    Celebrate the harvest by stomping grapes, listening to music, and sampling the wines.
    Sat.-Sun., Aug. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26
    Pedernales Cellars, Stonewall
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    Live Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing

    Place your money on a nose as the ponies round the turn at the special summer racing season.
    July 7-8, 21-22; Aug. 11-12, 25-26
    Fredericksburg
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    Neighborhood Fishing

    The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is stocking 17 locations in 16 cities, including Austin, with channel catfish throughout the summer.
    Through November. Free with fishing license.
    Various locations
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    QuakeCon 2018

    QuakeCon welcomes thousands of gamers from around the world each year for a four-day video game festival featuring North America’s largest BYOC (bring your own computer) LAN Party.
    Thu.-Sun., Aug. 9-12. Free.
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    Quarter Horse, Thoroughbred Racing

    Place your bets as the ponies line up for the 1pm post time as the summer racing season continues over the next two weekends.
    Sat.-Sun., Aug. 11-12, 25-26. $8.
    Fredericksburg
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    Repairs to Balmorhea Pool Set to Begin

    Critical repairs to the world’s largest spring-fed swimming pool are about to begin and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation is seeking donations to help cover the estimated $2 million project. The park remains open for day-use with limited facilities.
    Balmorhea State Park
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    Romeo & Juliet

    Shakespeare’s classic love story comes alive with student actors in nine performances in the outdoor theatre.
    Thu.-Sat., Aug. 2-4 & 6-11, 8:15pm
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    See a Sea Turtle?

    Sea turtle nesting season on the Texas coast has officially begun. If you see a sea turtle heading for the dunes, a nest, or even the distinctive tracks, call the hotline so a trained volunteer can protect the site.
    April-Sept
    Texas Gulf Coast
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    Shakespeare at Winedale

    Over four weekends the student actors present some of the bard’s greatest plays in the theater barn.
    Thu.-Sun., July 19-22, 26-29; Aug. 2-5, 9-12. $5-10.
    Round Top

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