{"id":293352,"date":"2026-05-14T19:35:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T19:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/293352\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T19:35:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T19:35:07","slug":"hub-city-happenings-free-weekend-events-from-trolley-tours-to-live-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/293352\/","title":{"rendered":"Hub City Happenings: Free weekend events from trolley tours to live music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) &#8211; Several events in Lubbock this weekend are a great showcase of our city for visitors and they\u2019re free.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Trolley Tours \u2013 National Ranching Heritage Center<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">What it is:Guided trolley tours through the 19\u2011acre historical park at the National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC), showcasing 50+ authentic ranching structures from the 1780s\u20131950s.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">When: multiple departures each day:<\/p>\n<p>Friday &amp; Saturday:\u00a010:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.Sunday:\u00a02:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Where: National Ranching Heritage Center 3121 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79409<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Cost &amp; logistics:<\/p>\n<p>Free\u00a0trolley toursDuration:\u00a0about 30\u201345 minutesNo online reservation:\u00a0you reserve your seat at the\u00a0front desk when you arriveEach trolley holds about\u00a021 guests<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Wolfforth Farmers Market<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">What it is:A large, year\u2011round farmers market with produce, baked goods, specialty foods (including keto\/gluten\u2011free), crafts, boutique items, plants, and a petting zoo and food trucks. It\u2019s family\u2011 and pet\u2011friendly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">When (this weekend): They operate every weekend, year\u2011round:<\/p>\n<p>Saturday:\u00a010:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.Sunday:\u00a04:00 p.m. \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Where: Wolfforth Farmers Market 8924 County Road 7100 Wolfforth, TX 79382(about a half\u2011mile west of Frenship High School off W. 82nd St.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Mo\u2019s Market (Lubbock Arboretum)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">What it is:A weekly Saturday farmers market produced by Mo Productions at the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum \u2013 heavy on local produce, breads, baked goods, coffee, makers, and creatives. Very \u201cslow Saturday morning\u201d vibe with music and occasional free classes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">When (this weekend):Mo\u2019s Market is listed as running on Saturdays this spring\/summer. <\/p>\n<p>Saturday, May 16, 20269:00 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Where:Lubbock Memorial Arboretum 4111 University Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413 (Event pages reference it simply as \u201cLBK Arboretum.\u201d)<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Cost &amp; logistics:<\/p>\n<p>Free entry; pay vendors individuallyOutdoor setting under trees; family\u2011 and likely pet\u2011friendly (many vendors and partners describe it that way, but check their latest posts if you\u2019re bringing pets)Often includes coffee stands, live\/recorded music, and occasional free community classes<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">LIVE MUSIC listing, courtesy of the Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation:<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Friday:<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Joy Riot | Emo Night @ Two Docs Brewing Company @ 6pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Marcos Crew @ Triple J Chophouse and Brew Company @ 6:30pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Mary Fletcher @ Cotton Court Hotel | The Midnight Shift @ 7pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">D.G. Flewellen @ La Diosa Cellars @ 7:30pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Latin Night | DJ Love Child @ Mano Negra Brewing Co @ 9pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Troy @ Kongs @ 9pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">DJ Jamman @ Studio Shot Bar @ 9pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Slade Coulter | Gatlin Johnson @ The Blue Light Live @ 10:30pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Saturday:<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Mary Fletcher @ Claraboya Scratch Kitchen+Bar | DoubleTree @ 5:30pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Hannah Jackson | Cary Banks @ Triple J Chophouse and Brew Company @ 6:30pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Charles Adams Blue Party @ CASP | 5&amp;J Studios @ 6:30pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Wallney Welch &amp; Smith @ Cotton Court Hotel | The Midnight Shift @ 7pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Full Nelson: Our Tribute to Willie | Vibe LBK @ Cactus Theater @ 7:30pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Jonny Verbeten Trio @ La Diosa Cellars @ 7:30pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Troy @ Kongs @ 9pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">DJ Matrixx @ Studio Shot Bar @ 9pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Laugh City Hub | Greg Duran @ Mano Negra Brewing Co @ 9pm<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Aiden Logsdon | Hayden Lewis @ The Blue Light Live @ 10:30pm<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 KCBD. 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