McFaddin-Ward House to Host 4th Annual 'SOAR' Family Day

The free event on March 1 will feature butterfly-themed activities, food trucks, and live music.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The McFaddin-Ward House Museum in Beaumont, Texas will host its 4th annual SOAR Family Day on March 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event will feature a variety of butterfly-related activities, including garden and craft projects, a butterfly art display, ride-on butterfly bikes, and performances. Attendees can also enjoy food trucks, live music, and a community art project to paint butterfly wings.

Why it matters

The SOAR Family Day event reflects the museum's mission to connect the community with history, nature, and creativity. By hosting this annual event, the McFaddin-Ward House aims to provide a fun and educational experience for families while highlighting the intertwined relationship between these elements.

The details

The SOAR Family Day event will include a range of activities for all ages, such as butterfly-themed crafts, a local artist Butterfly Art Garden display, butterfly ride-on bikes, and performances by butterfly artists. Attendees can also choose from multiple food trucks or picnic on the lawn while enjoying live music. New this year, guests are invited to participate in an interactive community art project to paint butterfly wings for the SOAR Butterfly Art Garden.

  • The SOAR Family Day event will take place on March 1, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The players

McFaddin-Ward House Museum

A historic house museum in Beaumont, Texas that hosts educational and community events.

Jeffrey Richardson

The Executive Director of the McFaddin-Ward House Museum.

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What they’re saying

“SOAR Family Day reflects our belief that history, nature and creativity are intertwined and best experienced together — and that meaningful connections begin when a community gathers.”

— Jeffrey Richardson, Executive Director, McFaddin-Ward House Museum (beaumontenterprise.com)

What’s next

The McFaddin-Ward House Museum will feature a vibrant outdoor installation of soaring butterflies in the gardens throughout the month of March.

The takeaway

The SOAR Family Day event at the McFaddin-Ward House Museum provides a unique opportunity for the Beaumont community to come together and celebrate the intersection of history, nature, and creativity through a variety of engaging, family-friendly activities.