Forty Years of Going Nuts: Aubrey's Peanut Festival Returns October 3
The 40th Annual Aubrey Peanut Festival arrives October 3, with a parade deadline of September 24 and a theme saluting the totally awesome '80s.
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Aubrey ISD's New Virtual Program Gives High Schoolers a Different Path to Graduation
Aubrey ISD launches Chaparral Course Connection this fall, offering high schoolers a virtual and hybrid alternative for earning credits.
Fruit Jar Junction Market Returns to Downtown Aubrey on September 5
The monthly Fruit Jar Junction Market runs 9 AM–1 PM at Veterans Memorial Park. Here's what to know before you go.
Brighton Abbey Throws Open Its Garden Gates on September 10
Aubrey's Brighton Abbey invites the community inside for an open house evening on September 10, unveiling the venue's storied garden spaces.
Fruit Jar Junction Brings Farmers, Artisans, and Homemade Goods to Downtown Aubrey This September
The monthly Fruit Jar Junction Farmers Market returns to Veterans Memorial Park on Sept. 5, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., featuring local vendors and handmade goods.
Aubrey ISD's New Chaparral Course Connection Gives High Schoolers a Flexible Path to Learning
Aubrey ISD launches the Chaparral Course Connection virtual and hybrid program for high school students in fall 2026.
Brighton Abbey Opens Its Gardens to the Public on September 10
Brighton Abbey invites Aubrey residents to tour its estate gardens and chapel venue during a free open house on Thursday, September 10 at 5 PM.
A Food Truck From the Coast Pulls Into Aubrey for a Weekend Feast
Cousins Maine Lobster brings fresh lobster dishes to Oak Tree's Beer Garden in Aubrey on August 22, giving locals a taste of the coast.
Aubrey's Weiner Fest Brings the Community Together at Oak Tree's Beer Garden This Sunday
Aubrey's Weiner Fest lands at Oak Tree's Beer Garden on Sunday, Aug. 23, starting at noon — a community food festival worth circling on your calendar.
Aubrey Moves Closer to Its Sports Complex Dream With a Key Hire
The Aubrey City Council has selected Dean Construction as the construction manager for the long-anticipated Aubrey Sports Complex.
Dachshunds, Local Vendors, and an August Afternoon: What Is Aubrey Weiner Fest?
NTX Vintage Market brings Aubrey Weiner Fest to Oak Tree's Beer Garden on Aug. 23, 2026 — a family-friendly afternoon of dachshunds and local shopping.
Aubrey ISD Launches Chaparral Course Connection for High Schoolers This Fall
Aubrey ISD's new Chaparral Course Connection program brings virtual and hybrid learning options to high school students starting fall 2026.
Aubrey's 40th Annual Peanut Festival Is Coming — and the Parade Needs You
The City of Aubrey is accepting parade applications for the retro-themed 40th Annual Peanut Festival, with a deadline of September 24.
Aubrey Parks & Trails: An Outdoor Guide
A local guide to Aubrey's parks, trails, and outdoor spaces — from downtown green spaces to Ray Roberts Lake and the Greenbelt.
Saturday Nights at the Park: Aubrey's Summer Music Series Brings Texas Country to Main Street
Aubrey's free Summer Music Series at Veterans Memorial Park features live Texas country, a beer garden, vendors, and newly renovated grounds.
What's in a Name: How Aubrey's 'Fruit Jar Junction' Nickname Became a Farmers Market
Aubrey's Fruit Jar Junction Market revives a historic agricultural nickname, connecting downtown shoppers to local farmers and artisans each month.
Aubrey ISD Opens Its Doors Wednesday: What Families Need to Know Before Aug. 12
Aubrey ISD students return to campus Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Here's what the district's calendar and $385.9M bond mean for families this fall.
Aubrey's Public Library Is Running One of the Busiest Summers in Recent Memory
From STEM labs to senior bingo to youth volunteering, the Aubrey Area Library on Countryside Drive is a full community hub this summer.
Free Music, Cold Snow Cones, and a Renovated Park: Aubrey's Summer Concert Series Runs All Season Long
Aubrey's free Summer Music Series brings live music, bounce houses, and local vendors to the newly renovated Veterans Memorial Park every Saturday.
Aubrey ISD Opens Its Doors August 12 — and a $385.9 Million Bond Is Reshaping What Students Walk Into
Aubrey ISD students return August 12, 2026, as the district executes a $385.9M bond program to keep pace with rapid enrollment growth.
The Aubrey Area Library Is Running Three Weekly Programs Through August — Here's How to Use Them
Fun Fridays, Senior Bingo, and the Lightbulb Lab STEM program are all still running at the Aubrey Area Library through August.
Downtown Aubrey Takes Over Main Street for the 2nd Annual Motor Fest This Morning
The 2nd Annual Main Street Motor Fest fills downtown Aubrey with classic cars, food trucks, live music, and artisan vendors from 9 AM to 2 PM today.
Family-Friendly Things to Do in Aubrey, TX
A local guide to the best family-friendly activities in Aubrey, TX — from parks and trails to farms, play cafes, and community events.
Free Music, Snow Cones, and a New Dance Floor: Aubrey's Summer Music Series Returns to Veterans Memorial Park
Aubrey's free Summer Music Series is back every Saturday with live concerts, a beer garden, bounce houses, and a brand-new dance area downtown.
More Than Books: How the Aubrey Area Library Became a Summer Hub for All Ages
From STEM labs to senior bingo to youth volunteering, the Aubrey Area Library at 226 Countryside Drive is doing more than lending books this summer.
Fruit Jar Junction Returns August 1 With Farmers, Artisans, and Homemade Goods Downtown
Aubrey's first-Saturday market is back at Veterans Memorial Park on August 1, 9 AM–1 PM. Here's what to expect and how to plan your visit.
A New Voice in the Dugout: Tatum Dobson Takes the Helm of Aubrey High School Softball
Tatum Dobson has been named head softball coach at Aubrey High School, bringing a philosophy built on relationships, growth, and purpose.
Aubrey's Free Summer Music Series Returns to a Reimagined Veterans Memorial Park
The City of Aubrey's Summer Music Series brings live music, a beer garden, and family activities to a newly renovated Veterans Memorial Park all summer long.
Fruit Jar Junction Market Returns August 1 to Veterans Memorial Park
Aubrey's monthly farmers and artisan market runs 9 AM–1 PM on August 1 at Veterans Memorial Park, right off Main St. in downtown Aubrey.
At the Corner of Countryside Drive, Aubrey's Library Is Running One of Its Busiest Summers Yet
From STEM labs to senior bingo to a volunteer program for kids 11 and up, the Aubrey Area Library is a summer hub worth knowing.
Aubrey's Boom: Inside the Growth Reshaping Denton County's Horse Country (2026)
A town of about 5,000 at the 2020 census is now ringed by master-planned communities, a school district building for thousands of new students, and highways being widened to keep up. Here's what's driving Aubrey's growth.
Things to Do in Aubrey, TX: A Local's Guide to Horse Country (2026)
From Ray Roberts Lake State Park to a downtown that dates to 1881, here's how locals actually spend their weekends in Aubrey, Texas — the heart of Denton County's Horse Country.
Coffee Shops & Local Cafés Around Aubrey, TX (2026)
A neighbor's guide to coffee around Aubrey, TX — 380-corridor drive-thrus, a local roaster, and the Pilot Point square coffee house worth the short drive.
Ray Roberts Lake State Park: The Complete Guide for Aubrey Families (2026)
Swim beaches, camping, fishing, and 20 miles of trail right on Aubrey's doorstep. Here's how to make the most of Ray Roberts Lake State Park's Isle du Bois and Johnson Branch units.
Live Music & Nightlife Around Aubrey, TX (2026)
Where to hear live music near Aubrey, TX: Fortunata Winery, the Summer Music Series, Pilot Point's roots-music square, and Denton's legendary venues.
The Aubrey Peanut Festival: North Texas's Sweetest Small-Town Tradition (2026)
Aubrey's flagship festival celebrates the peanut crop that once saved the town's economy. Here's the story behind the Peanut Festival — and what to expect at the 40th annual in 2026.
A Guide to Aubrey's Master-Planned Communities (2026)
Sandbrock Ranch, Silverado, ArrowBrooke, Winn Ridge and more — a plain-English guide to Aubrey's master-planned communities, their amenities, and the school-district details that trip up newcomers.
Family Weekend Events & Markets Near Aubrey, TX (2026)
Your local guide to family weekends near Aubrey, TX: the first-Saturday market, library story times, Ray Roberts lake days, and nearby Pilot Point and Little Elm events.
Great Day Trips from Aubrey, TX
Five easy day trips within an hour of Aubrey, TX — from Pilot Point's historic square and Ray Roberts Lake to Denton, Lake Lewisville, and Frisco.
Fall & Holiday Guide to Aubrey, TX
A season-by-season guide to fall and the holidays in Aubrey, TX: the pumpkin patch on Sherman Drive, the Peanut Festival, Haunted Harvest, and the tree lighting.
Inside Aubrey's Horse Country: Ranches, Trails & Equestrian Life
How a Denton County railroad town became North Texas horse country — the sandy-loam soil, the cutting-horse ranches, and where to ride the trails near Aubrey.
Parks & Trails In and Around Aubrey
From downtown playgrounds to Ray Roberts Lake's Greenbelt Corridor, here's an honest local guide to the parks and trails in and around Aubrey, Texas.
Fishing & Camping at Ray Roberts Lake: An Aubrey Guide
A local's guide to Ray Roberts Lake near Aubrey: Isle du Bois and Johnson Branch camping, boat ramps, fish species, records, and how to reserve a site.
New Home Builders & Communities in Aubrey (2026)
A local, honest guide to Aubrey's master-planned communities and the builders active in them in 2026 — Sandbrock Ranch, Silverado, Winn Ridge, ArrowBrooke and more.
Schools in Aubrey, TX: An Aubrey ISD Guide for Families
A family's guide to Aubrey ISD schools: meet the Chaparrals, tour every campus, the $385.9M growth bond, and why some Aubrey addresses feed Denton ISD.
Living in Sandbrock Ranch: Aubrey's Master-Planned Community
A neighborly guide to Sandbrock Ranch in Aubrey, TX — the Carriage House, resort pool, treehouse, miles of trails, Denton ISD schools, and life on the land.
Moving to Aubrey, TX: A 2026 Relocation Guide
Thinking about moving to Aubrey, TX? A local's 2026 guide to commutes, master-planned communities, the Aubrey ISD vs Denton ISD split, and everyday life.
Where to Eat in Aubrey, TX: A Local Dining Guide
A neighbor's honest guide to eating in Aubrey, TX — Main Street cafes, Tex-Mex on 377, charcoal-grilled meats, barbecue, and a few worthwhile drives just up the road.
The Cost of Living in Aubrey, TX (2026)
What it really costs to live in Aubrey, Texas in 2026 — home prices, Denton County property taxes, utilities, and the commute math, with sourced and dated figures.
The History of Aubrey: From an 1881 Railroad Stop to Horse Country
How a name pulled from a hat, a Civil War veteran's homestead, and a railroad section house grew into Denton County's fast-growing Horse Country town.
Annual Events in Aubrey, TX (2026): Festivals, Markets & More
A local's guide to Aubrey's recurring 2026 events: the 40th Annual Peanut Festival, free Summer Music Series concerts, the farmers market, and nearby festivals.