Good Friday is generally a Christian holiday regarded as the day that Jesus was crucified. Some businesses and schools are closed on Good Friday, and it has become a popular time to have a spring festival or event. Religious, outdoor and nature events are popular Good Friday activities in Texas.
Celebrate Good Friday by experiencing "The Last Days of Christ" outdoor drama. This passion play takes place in Beaumont. More than 60 churches and 600 volunteers join to present the story of Christ. The play portrays the last days of Christ from his entry through the city gates into Jerusalem until his
ascension into Heaven. Golf carts are provided for the elderly and handicapped.
The Big Bend Ranch Cattle Drive is a four-day event in Presidio, Texas. Even city slickers experience the life of a west Texas cowboy. The guided cattle drive caters to all levels of riders; food and lodging are included.
The Professional Anglers Association will present its All Star Tournament sponsored by Bass Pro Shops. Top anglers will fish on Lake Ray Hubbard in Garland, Texas. Another Good Friday event is the Fennessey Ranch Spring Migration Tour in Bayside, Texas. Field guides will show visitors where more than 430 bird species have been recorded.
While riding The Easter Beagle Express, kids can meet Snoopy and enjoy Easter egg crafts and live music. The relaxing train ride from Rusk to Palestine is a family event. Aboard the train, children listen to a live reading of the book "Its the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown."
Celebrate the beauty of spring in Wimberly at the annual EmilyAnn Theatre Butterfly Release. Attractions include live music, art and food. The highlight of the event is the community's release of hundreds of butterflies that were raised in classrooms and businesses.
