042 Nights: Back to school

042 Nights: Dog Days of Summer is going Honky Tonk!

Join us Friday, August 7 from 6:00–9:00PM for 042 Nights: Back to School Bash. This free community celebration will be packed with everything that makes Brandon special:
 
• Live music
• Local shopping
• Farmers & market vendors
• Restaurants serving up great food
• Fun photo opportunities
• Activities for kids and families
• Special appearances from the Brandon High School Band, Cheerleaders, and Dance Team
 
Whether you’re getting ready for a new school year, catching up with friends, or just looking for a fun night out, this is the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer!
 
Interested in being part of the fun? Vendor applications for our August 7 event are now open: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSf5RCQZ32B…/viewform…
 
Brandon-area churches are also invited to participate by offering a free activity for children as part of our Kids Zone. If your church is interested, email [email protected] for more information.
 
Mark your calendars, invite your neighbors, and make plans to spend the evening downtown!

 

BLOOMS & SCOOPS 2026

Downtown Brandon | Commercial and Residential District

Blooms & Scoops returns for its second year, growing into a two-day celebration where families can choose to attend on May 8 or May 9. What began last year as a sweet mother–son date night has blossomed into a mother–child outing, welcoming children of all kinds to help celebrate the moms who mean so much to them during Mother’s Day weekend.

Each Blooms & Scoops Ticket includes a hands-on floral experience where your child will work alongside a Brandon Main Street volunteer to create a beautiful bouquet just for mom, complete with flower stems and a vase. The evening also includes two one-scoop servings of ice cream from Flying Dolly’s, making for a perfectly sweet downtown date.

On Friday, May 8, from 5–8 PM or Saturday, May 9 10AM -2PM, guests will check in at the Brandon Main Street Association Event Office (143 W Government Street) before enjoying ice cream, music, and sidewalk fun throughout downtown. After your ice cream stop, head back to the event office for bouquet-making, plus enjoy music, a lively downtown atmosphere, and a possible surprise guest or two.

One regular ticket admits one adult and one child, with additional child tickets available for $12. Blooms & Scoops is designed to create meaningful, joy-filled memories— one scoop and one bouquet at a time.

WINE DOWN DOWNTOWN

Grab a glass and take a stroll. Wine Down Downtown brings wine tastings, live music, and local favorites together for a relaxed night out in the heart of Downtown Brandon.

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