Paris, Texas – Cool off this summer with a splash of fun at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site’s annual Water Balloon Fest! Join us on Saturday, July 11, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. for a high-energy morning filled with wild water balloon games, sprinkler activities, and classic yard games perfect for the whole family. The event is free and open to the public, and Tropical Sno will be on-site offering refreshing snow cones for purchase—just the treat you’ll need after all the water-filled excitement.
WHO: Children of all ages and families
WHAT: Water Balloon Fest
WHEN: Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: 812 South Church Street, Paris, TX 75460
The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site, a Texas Historical Commission property, was built in 1868 in the High Victorian Italianate-style as the home of Samuel Bell Maxey and his wife Marilda. Maxey served in the U.S.-Mexico War, was a Confederate general and two-term U.S. Senator. Members of the Maxey family lived in the house until 1966 and the restored house reflects almost 100 years of their continuous use. For more information visit https://thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/sam-bell-maxey-house.
