Free 3rd Thursday Community Events
River Ranch Educational Charities Is Proud to Give Back to the Community by Offering the Activities Listed Below Free of Charge on the 3rd Thursday of Most Months.
Party & Event Options
Get ready to host your next party or event with River Ranch!
We have indoor and outdoor options to choose from. The brand new, state-of-the-art event facility offers beautiful floor to ceiling windows with rustic touches and lovely views. The rock walls and wood accents make it easy to host every type of event from corporate meetings and luncheons to extravagant, all-out Galas, and once-in-a-lifetime weddings. All are welcome at River Ranch!
We also have beautiful outdoor areas and a large, covered arena center for festivals, Quinceaneras, horse shows, reunions, rustic weddingd, picnic style gatherings, and much more! We have a variety of packages and entertainment, catering, and drink options to choose from. Smaller, informal group parties can be held inside of our covered arena building or in the outdoor event center area. Upgrades and add-ons are available for all parties and events.
River Ranch Offers Some of Our Free Community Events on Other Days a Few Times per Year. Be Sure to Check Below and Email Us to Confirm!
Note: Weather, Events, and Extenuating Circumstances May Affect the Schedule. RSVP to Confirm Availability.
2025 dates for River Ranch's Free Community Activities:
- January 16, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - New Year & Freedom Day
- February 20, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Valentine's Gathering - Cancelled due to extreme weather conditions and freezing temperatures
- March 20, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Spring Horse Fever
- April 17, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Earth Day Celebration
- May 3 (Saturday), 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Cinco de Mayo Fiesta (River Ranch & Pleasant Grove Unidos are planning something special again!)
- June 19, 11:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - June-teenth Celebration
- July 17, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - July Jubilee
- August 21, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - End of Summer & Back-to-school
- September 18, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Fall Fest
- November 20, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Gratitude Day
- December 20, 2025, 11am-4pm - Special Holiday Posada at the Ranch
- Join us for a Special Holiday Posada at the Ranch - River Ranch & Pleasant Grove Unidos are planning something special again! Contact Juanita for details at 214-354-3958 or pleasantgroveunidos@gmail.com
Standard Schedule:
SEPTEMBER THROUGH APRIL – 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
JUNE, JULY, AUGUST – 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
If March F3T falls during DISD Spring Break, then it’s offered from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. And sometimes we offer special F3Ts on Saturday!
Standard Activities:
HAND-LED HORSE RIDES
FARM ANIMAL PETTING AREA
BOUNCE HOUSE FUN
FIELD DAY GAMES
PICNIC TABLES
If Possible, Please RSVP Ahead of Time.
Let Us Know How Many Kids and Adults Are in Your Group and How Old the Kids Are.
For updates and weather concerns, email us or check out our Facebook page at:
Texas Horse Park (THP) is a privately operated equestrian center. THP is not a public park.