Whats there to do?

Weather your fishing, kayaking, boating or swimming.  The Medina River boosts great fun in the sun.  Enjoy all the Medina River has to offer.

Great place to take the kids.  These cool life size dinosaurs are a great experience for kids to explore for FREE outdoors, while to see the other creatures inside you must pay an entrance fee to the actual museum.  https://banderanhm.org/ 

The Flying L Ranch is just a 10 minute drive away.  They offer a variety of things including:

A Water Park with a lazy river. (Mini SeaWorld)

Horseback riding.

Golf & driving range 

Putt-Putt Golf

Restaurants/Bar

Tennis & Basketball courts

Great place to come check out.

 https://flyingl.com/water-park/ 

Cross G Ranch Trail Rides is a short drive away.  They offer horseback riding on their ranch:

They require a reservation 24 hours in advance; however, if time permits, they may be able to accommodate same day rides. Call Ron Griffith at 830-688-2717 or e-mail him at crossgranch@att.net for rates and to make arrangements.

http://www.cross-g-ranch-trailrides.com/trail-rides/

https://www.banderaprorodeo.org

2026

• Bandera Gunfighters: Step back in time with the Bandera Gunfighters, bringing the spirit of the Old West to life with exciting live shootout performances. These family-friendly reenactments showcase classic cowboy action, period costumes, and Western storytelling. Shows take place every Saturday, weather permitting, Showtimes: 11am & 1pm @📍Rattlesnake Ridge (Located behind the Bandera Visitor Center) making it a must-see attraction while visiting the Cowboy Capital of the World.
• 2026 Bandera County Junior Livestock Show  Mansfield Park January 8-10, 2026
• Cowboy Mardi Gras Art & Craft Show: February Saturday 7th 10am-5pm in town of Bandera

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS:

May 22-24th, PRCA Rodeo

May 25th, Memorial Day Parade 

May 23-25th, Stampede Market Days

This list is not all inclusive & only highlights key upcoming events.  For more visit https://www.banderacowboycapital.com/events