Starlight Bar Night in Hillsboro, Texas

Join us in downtown Hillsboro for an evening of light, music, creativity, and discovery. Starlight Bar Night is a come-and-go experience where you can explore a series of pop-ups and activities hosted by local businesses, all inspired by fireflies, nighttime, and the magic of community after dark.

 Saturday, June 12
 Downtown Hillsboro, TX
 5:30 – 10:00 PM
(come and go - activities run at different times throughout the evening)

 How It Works 

Stroll downtown and drop in to any of the participating locations. Each stop offers something different: live music, hands-on art, interactive experiences, food, drinks, and more.

Visit a few or visit them all. Move at your own pace and make your own night.

 DINE 

• Bond’s Alley — Picnic + Mural Dedication (8:00–9:00 PM)
Bring your own dinner and gather under the lights. Light live music and dedication of new firefly mural by David Handy.
 Reserve your free picnic spot: https://hillsboro.brightrtravel.com/.../bonds-alley...

• Branded Burger — Nightlight Trivia (6:00–7:30 PM)
Win a $50 gift card to the Main Street business of your choice!

 GROOVE 

• Overflow Coffee Co. — Craft cocktails, starry ambiance, and live jazz from Noah Alvarado & The Starlight Quintet (6:00–10:00 PM)

• Wrangler’s — Nightlight Karaoke (6:00–10:00 PM)
Sing a song with the words "night" or "light" in the chorus to win a free shot!

 CREATE 

• Rusted Chandelier — Edwardian Moon Portraits (5:30–7:00 PM)
Pose for a vintage-style portrait with starry vibes and moonlit styling. Keep a digital copy!

• The Eagle — Firefly Paint & Sip with Artist-N-U (6:00–7:30 PM)
$35 ticket includes supplies, instruction, and 2 glasses of wine
 Purchase tickets: https://hillsboro.brightrtravel.com/.../firefly-paint-sip...

• Rogue Brick @ Timber’s Court — Build and keep LEGO Firefly (6:00–10:00 PM)

 LEARN 

• Bearded Wheat Distillery — Firefly Talk with Entomologist Ben Pfeiffer, founder of Firefly Conservation & Research Center

• Ember Cigar Co. — Interactive Firefly Discovery Station
(both 6:00–10:00 PM)