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Renaissance Festival
The Texas Renaissance Festival is the Nation’s largest
and most acclaimed Renaissance theme park where the
sights, sounds, tastes and beauty of the 16th Century come
alive for eight magically-themed weekends. The Renaissance
Festival features nearly 500 costumed performers on 17
stages; 400 shops including international food purveyors,
unique artisans, merchants and craft vendors; humanpowered
rides; strolling performers and the Royal Fireworks
display at dusk. The festival is held Saturdays, Sundays and
Friday after Thanksgiving. The Texas Renaissance Festival
is located 50 miles Northwest of Houston on 55 acres of
beautifully landscaped grounds on FM 1774, between Magnolia
and Plantersville, Texas. For more information, visit www.
TexRenFest.com.
Around Houston
The Houston region is home to some of the most eclectic
and intriguing places in the state. From historic sites to
natural escapes there is plenty to explore in the communities
surrounding Houston.
www.visithoustontexas.com/houston-and-beyond
Wolf Sanctuary
Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity,
whose mission is to rescue and provide a loving, exceptional
home to non-releasable wolves and wolfdogs, and to educate
the public about these animals.
www.saintfranciswolfsanctuary.org