May in Brownwood is blooming with music, markets, and memory-making moments! Whether you’re in the mood for lakeside vibes, wildflower walks, plant shopping, or sipping tea in a historic setting — this week has something just your style.

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🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

• Jackson Hatch LIVE @ Pioneer Tap House
  🕗 May 16 @ 8:00 PM
  A great night of music with this local talent — no cover charge!
• Emily Knutson LIVE @ Wild Duck Bar & Grill
  🕗 May 16 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  Acoustic solo vibes, craft drinks, and a great downtown scene.
• Matt Stapp LIVE @ Wild Duck Marina
  🕗 May 16 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  Lakefront tunes and laid-back fun at Lake Brownwood.
• Daniel Centnar LIVE @ Grassroots Lounge
  🕗 May 16 @ 8:00 PM
  📍 1906 Hwy 377 S, Brownwood, TX
  Enjoy live country music, local food, drinks, and good company at this cozy venue. FREE entry!
• The Remedy LIVE @ Pioneer Tap House
  🕗 May 17 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  A crowd favorite bringing the weekend energy downtown.

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🌿 Outdoor & Nature Activities

• Brownwood Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale
  🕗 May 17 @ 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  📍 111 Main St (Corner of W Baker & Main)
  Shop indoor/outdoor plants, pots, trees, and meet local growers.
• EMS Week Color 5K/Fun Run
  🕘 May 17 @ 9:00 AM
  📍 Early Town Center, 109 Kelcy Way, Early, TX
  Celebrate EMS Week and support our local responders with this FREE community run hosted by Brownwood Lifeguard Ambulance Service. All ages welcome!
• Leisure Time Market
  🕘 May 17 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  📍 Hwy 4503 US 377 South, across from 3M, Brownwood, TX
  Shop baked goods, salsa, cow hides, metal art, and so much more from local vendors. Family-friendly and outdoors!
• Wildflower Walk @ Lake Brownwood State Park
  🕒 May 17 @ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
  A scenic, guided walk through beautiful native wildflowers — don’t forget your camera!

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🌺 Family-Friendly Events

• Afternoon Tea @ Brown County Museum of History
  🕒 May 18 @ 2:00 PM & 3:30 PM
  📍 209 N. Broadway
  Enjoy a classic tea experience in a beautifully restored historic venue. Perfect for a relaxing Sunday outing. Reservations recommended.
• Kids Craft Day @ TommyHawk
  🕑 May 17 @ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  📍 211 Fisk St, Brownwood, TX
  Let the kids get creative with a spring-themed art activity! This come-and-go event is free and full of fun — perfect for a Saturday afternoon downtown.

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🧠 Community Fun & Nightlife

• Sip ’N Snip Floral Design Workshop @ Davis Floral Co.
  🕔 May 20 @ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
  📍 Davis Floral Co., Brownwood
  Learn to make a beautiful spring bouquet to keep or gift.
  💐 $45 per person | Call 325-646-9595 to sign up.
• Trivia Night @ Pioneer Tap House
  🕢 May 20 @ 7:30 PM
  Test your wits, grab a drink, and win some bragging rights.
• Karaoke Night @ Pioneer Tap House
  🕢 May 22 @ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
  Sing your heart out or cheer from the crowd — always a blast.

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🛍️ Where to Shop & Unwind Downtown

Take some time to explore historic downtown Brownwood — a walkable hub full of local gems, creative gifts, and great eats. Here’s where we’re stopping this week:

• The Glamour Shop – Women’s fashion, gifts & accessories.
• Fancy’s Day Spa – Massages, facials, and self-care essentials.
• Hamilton’s – Elevated shopping for dressy to casual styles.
• The Turtle Restaurant – Beloved bistro with wine and gelato.
• Grits & Grace Boutique – Trendy, affordable, and always fun.
• Matt’s Mantiques – Vintage finds and local conversation starters.
• CJ’s Cigar Lounge – Casual lounge for cigar lovers.
• Shaw’s Marketplace – Multiple vendors under one welcoming roof.
• Common Grounds Coffeehouse – Coffee, snacks, and cozy vibes.
• Brownwood Art Association Gallery – A rotating showcase of local art and creativity.

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🎯 Fun Things To Do

• Lehnis Railroad Museum – Model trains, historic exhibits, and hands-on fun.
• Riverside Park – Now reopened after renovations! Perfect for walking, picnicking, and relaxing.
• Intermission Bookshop – Grab a local read and browse hidden literary gems.
• Brownwood Murals – Discover vibrant artwork scattered throughout downtown.

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🎉 This Week’s Fun Holidays

Friday, May 16 – Love a Tree Day 🌳
Saturday, May 17 – National Cherry Cobbler Day 🥧
Sunday, May 18 – International Museum Day 🏛️
Monday, May 19 – World Plant a Vegetable Garden Day 🥕
Tuesday, May 20 – Pick Strawberries Day 🍓
Wednesday, May 21 – National Waitstaff Day 🍽️
Thursday, May 22 – Buy a Musical Instrument Day 🎸

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📅 Quick Look: Events by Day

Friday, May 16

• Jackson Hatch @ Pioneer Tap House – 8:00 PM
• Emily Knutson @ Wild Duck Bar & Grill – 8:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Matt Stapp @ Wild Duck Marina – 8:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Daniel Centnar @ Grassroots Lounge – 8:00 PM

Saturday, May 17

• Garden Club Plant Sale – 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
• EMS Week Color 5K/Fun Run – 9:00 AM
• Leisure Time Market – 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Wildflower Walk @ Lake Brownwood State Park – 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
• Kids Craft Day @ TommyHawk – 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
• The Remedy LIVE @ Pioneer Tap House – 8:00 PM–11:00 PM

Sunday, May 18

• Afternoon Tea @ Brown County Museum – 2:00 PM & 3:30 PM

Tuesday, May 20

• Sip ’N Snip Floral Workshop – 5:30 PM–7:00 PM
• Trivia Night @ Pioneer Tap House – 7:30 PM

Thursday, May 22

• Karaoke Night @ Pioneer Tap House – 7:30 PM–10:30 PM

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🔙 Missed Last Week’s Events?

Catch up on everything from May 9–15 — including Mother’s Day brunch, poker tournaments, live music, and more.
👉 Click here to read last week’s Brownwood Beat