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December 3
Fantasy of Lights parade, Downtown Bowie, TX 76230. Bowie’s Fantasy of Lights Christmas Festival will be Dec. 3. Enjoy the festivities that kick off with a lighted Christmas parade. Bring all your family out to enjoy.
December 3-4
Wichita Falls Gun & Knife Show, Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall, 1000 5th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Jewelry, clothing, collectibles and more. Kids will enjoy the Free Daisy BB Gun Shooting Gallery inside the exhibit hall hosted by the Northwest Texas Field & Stream. Come buy, sell, swap or trade. Show hours are Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
December 3-4
Wichita West Arts & Crafts Show, JS Bridwell Ag Center, 111 N Burnett, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Join the Wichita West Volunteer Fire Department for this annual holiday arts and crafts show at the MPEC J.S. Bridwell Agricultural Center. Home-based businesses, holiday crafts, food and much more. Admission is free plus turn in your shopping receipts for a chance to win fabulous door prizes. Show hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
December 3
Garden Glow, Clark Gardens, 567 Maddux Road, Weatherford, TX 76088. Garden a Glow is on Dec. 3 and will be a night filled with holiday fun. Don’t miss this opportunity to ring in the Christmas spirit and make memories with your loved ones. Hours are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Call Jaci Ingram or Lauren Wright at 940-682-4856.
December 3
Moonlight Madness Parade, Downtown Decatur Square, Decatur, TX. Parade starts at 6 p.m. For more information call 940-627-3107. Bring your family out, Dec. 3 for some good family fun.
December 8
Jacksboro Reindeer Games & Parade, Downtown Jacksboro, TX. Bring your family to Jacksboro Dec. 8 for the Jacksboro Reindeer Game and Parade. Parade starts at 6 p.m., drawings to take place immediately after.
December 9-10
Santa Shootout Derby Races, Young County Arena, 120 Barclay PL. Graham, TX 76450. This is the 11th annual Santa Shootout to take place in Graham. A large turnout is expected with a large number of racers coming from all over the Southwest. This is a two-day event. There will be racers of all ages from young to old, as well as all experience levels from the beginner to the most seasoned veteran. Come on out to the Young County Arena and have a good time. This is a family friendly event so bring your entire family out for some weekend fun watching the kart guys from all over the country. For more info visit www.santashootout.com.
December 17
Ghosts of Christmas Past, Fort Richardson State Park, 228 Park Road 61, Jacksboro, TX 76458. Get in the holiday spirit by being a part of the Ghosts of Christmas Past in Jack County Dec. 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information call 940-567-3506.
December 18
5 Star Barrel Racing
JS Bridwell Ag Center, 111 N Burnett, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Join us for the 5 Star Barrel Racing event taking place at the J.S. Bridwell Agricultural Center. The public is invited and welcome to attend. Call Tammy Lemond at 940-781-2414.
January 6
First Friday Denton, Downtown Denton Square, 110 W Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201. Experience Denton’s art scene in many forms on First Friday. These businesses and galleries will have activities throughout the evening between the hours of 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., with hours varying. It’s a great way to stroll through downtown, experience and observe local art activities. Most activities begin at 6 p.m. and some will end at 9 p.m. and others will end at 10 p.m., but please check hours listed for each participating location. The Discover Denton Welcome Center will have music by Stephanie Untch and beer samples from the Bearded Monk, so stop by and enjoy! Have a great First Friday and remember to take that creative break.
