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NOVEMBER
November
4-6 - Jacksboro
FORT RICHARDSON
DAYS... This
State Historical Park presents
living history of the region’s 1867-78 Indian Wars’ era.
Enjoy the 15th Texas Cavalry reenactment with artillery,
sutlers, camp sites, buffalo hunters & trappers, and trail
rides at Fort Richard-son’s restored frontier historic site.
(940) 567-3506 or (817) 781-2682.
November
5 - Whitewright
9th GRAND STREET FALL FESTIVAL ...
Whitewright Area Chamber of Commerce presents a Firefighters
Chili Cook-off, arts/ crafts, Family Fun Run, food vendors,
classic car show, live entertainment, kid’s activities &
more. Historic Downtown, 9am-4pm.
Also seeking food, art & merchandise vendors. www.grandstreetfallfestival.com
or (903) 364-2000.
November
21-December 31 - Cleburne
WHISTLE STOP CHRISTMAS...
Enjoy the Hulen
Park lighting
ceremony of 3 million lights, historic steam engine &
train whistle-blowing, lighted Christmas Parade, Santa in the
Park, snow mountain, music, St. Nick Fest, and a Christmas
Tour of Homes. (817) 645-2455. www.whistlestopchristmas.org
or www.cleburnechamber.com.
1-888-5Cleburne.
November
25-27 - Early
EARLY CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW... Heartland
Mall hosts its annual indoor craft show, featuring original
hand-crafted items and gifts for the holidays. No admission.
Vendor spaces available: $100 (10X10) paid in advance. (325)
646-8531, ext 203.
November
25-26 - Elm Mott
HOMESTEAD CRAFT FAIR...
The 24th annual heritage festival over Thanksgiving Weekend
provides fun for the whole family! Horse-drawn hayrides,
homestead crafts, restored 1760’s gristmill, family music,
horse farming demos, homegrown foods, barn raising,
blacksmithing, chair-making, live music and over 30
make-your-own craft activities. Friday & Saturday 9am-9pm;
Sunday noon-5pm. Free admission. (254) 754-9600. www.HomesteadFair.com.
November
25-27, Dec 3-4
& Dec 10-11 - Waxahachie
CANDLELIGHT HOME TOURS...
Plan to enjoy Waxahachie’s tour of holiday homes spanning
all decades decorated in their holiday finest on Thanksgiving
Week-end & the first two weekends in December. Saturday
& Sunday, 2pm-8pm. www.waxahachiechamber.com.
(972) 937-2390.
November
25-December 30 - Denison
GRAYSON
COUNTY HOLIDAY
TOUR OF LIGHTS... Enjoy
the Loy Lake
Park driving
tour through the park with over 60 animated lighted displays.
Take Loy
Lake Exit off
Highway 75. 6pm
to 10pm
nightly. No fee/donations accepted. (903) 465-1551.
DECEMBER
December
2 - Denton
20th ANNUAL Capture
the spirit of the holidays on Denton’s
Historic Courthouse Square. Sip wassail as you browse gift and
specialty shops and musical entertainers on the Square.
Friday, 5:30pm-9pm.
(888) 381-1818. www.dentonholidaylighting.com.
December
3 - Clifton
NORWEGIAN COUNTRY CHRISTMAS TOUR... “The
Norwegian Capital of Texas” presents its tour of homes,
history & art from 9am
to 5pm.
Evening events include dancers, carriage rides, caroling &
shopping! Tickets: $10; children 12 & under $5. Come
experience the warmth of Norwegian culture. www.cliftontexas.org.
Call 1-800-344-3720.
December
3 - Weatherford
CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE... Come
Home for Christmas at Weatherford’s Christmas on the Square,
Saturday Dec 5, 12pm
to 5pm. Enjoy
the merriment of the season with carolers, craft & food
vendors, children’s activities and, of course, Santa Claus.
For information, call (888) 594-3801.
December
3 - Dallas
CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER HOLIDAY
PARADE...
This grand parade is designed for children and is broadcast to
118 million television households. Enjoy giant inflatables,
unique performance groups, marching bands & more at this
free event. Bleacher seats can be purchased Oct 1. Now in its
24th year! Benefiting Children’s Medical Center.
Saturday, 10am.
http://childrens.com/parade.
December
9-10 - Weatherford
CLARK
GARDENS BOTANICAL PARK CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL...
Celebrate the spirit of cheer with 35
acres of
Christmas, horse-drawn hayrides, music, entertainment, holiday
lights, Christmas vendors, live rein-deer, photos & supper
with Santa. Clark
Gardens is
just northwest of Weatherford off Maddux Rd. (940) 682-4856.
www.clarkgardens.org.
FEBRUARY
February
25, 2012
View, buy, sell, trade farm toys of all kinds—trucks, custom
toys & other miscellaneous toys & parts. Held at
Gainesville’s Civic Center. 9am-3pm.
Contact Ed Pick, 504 CR300, Muenster
MARCH
March
9-10 - Fort Worth
49th DOLLY JOHNSON ANTIQUE & ART SHOW ...
75 Top Exhibitors with antiques and art from Pilgrim Century
to Mid-Century Modern. Happy hour party with live music. Fri 9am-7pm
& Sat 9am-5pm.
Will Rogers Memorial
Center. $7
admission; kids free. Discount coupon at www.dollyjohnsonantiqueandartshow.com.
Go to www.dollyjohnsonantiqueandartshow.blogspot.com
for the latest news. (817) 291-3952.
March
3 - Possum Kingdom Lake
An
afternoon parade down PK’s own Bourbon Street signals the
start of Mardi Gras, Possum Kingdom
style! Complete with floats, beads, candy, trinkets. Round out
the day with a shrimp feast, Cajun dance music, crowning of
King Possum/Queen Carp & costumes/floats awards. (940)
779-2424. Toll-free (888) 779-8330.
March
17-18 - Granbury
33rd GENERAL GRANBURY’S BIRTHDAY PARTY BEAN, BRISKET &
RIB COOK-OFF...
Hosted around downtown’s Historic Courthouse Square,
celebrate the birthday of the town’s namesake with arts
& crafts booths, bean-eating contest, outhouse races,
parade and musical entertainment. (817) 573-5299. www.granburysquare.com.
granburyhgma@gmail.com.
APRIL
April
20 - 22 and Sept 21-23, 2012 - Grandview -
Maypearl - Cleburne - ANTIQUE ALLEY & 25 MILES OF SALES...
Shop 25
miles
of sales where you may stumble upon a landowner hosting an
antique show with specialty dealers from all over the United
States, or a place where they’ve just cleaned out
Grandpa’s barn. Grandview & Maypearl downtowns will be
lined with vendors, live music & great food. For
additional information, visit http://AntiqueAlleyTexas.com
or call (817) 240-4948.
April
21-22, 2012 - Dallas, Texas
EARTH DAY... Events present emerging green technology,
eco-friendly family activities & how to have a positive
impact on the environment. Enjoy speakers, films, gardening
& cooking demonstrations, music at the Band Shell, and a
Children's Corner. Held at Fair Park, 10am-6pm. For more info,
visit www.EarthDayDallas.org
or call (214) 310-1200.
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