McFaddin-Ward House Museum to Host Fourth Annual SOAR Family Day

The free, family-friendly event will feature butterfly-themed activities, live music, and more.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The McFaddin-Ward House Museum in Beaumont, Texas is hosting its fourth annual SOAR Family Day on Sunday, March 1st from 11am to 3pm. The event will feature a variety of butterfly-related activities, including crafts, a butterfly art display, bike rides, and performances. Community partners and food trucks will also be on site, and live music will be provided by the band Ward, Pierce and Steinman.

Why it matters

SOAR Family Day is an opportunity for the Beaumont community to come together and celebrate nature, history, and creativity at the historic McFaddin-Ward House. The event reflects the museum's mission to provide educational and engaging programming that connects visitors to the region's cultural heritage.

The details

In addition to the butterfly-themed activities, the event will include an interactive community art project where guests can paint butterfly wings for the SOAR Butterfly Art Garden display. A vibrant outdoor installation of soaring butterflies will also be featured in the museum's gardens throughout March. Later in the month, the museum will host an outdoor concert featuring the Houston-based band The Stringbenders.

  • SOAR Family Day will take place on Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • The Music at the McFaddins' outdoor concert is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026 with gates opening at 6:00 p.m. and music starting at 6:30 p.m.

The players

McFaddin-Ward House Museum

A historic Beaux-Arts Colonial-style mansion in Beaumont, Texas that offers tours, educational programming, 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 (therecordlive.com)

What’s next

In case of inclement weather, both SOAR Family Day and Music at the McFaddins' will be cancelled.

The takeaway

The McFaddin-Ward House Museum's SOAR Family Day is an annual community celebration that brings together nature, history, and creativity through interactive exhibits, live music, and family-friendly activities - showcasing the museum's commitment to engaging the local Beaumont community.