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Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally
Nov. 17
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2255 N Bonnie Brae St, Denton, TX 76207. Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally will start at 9 a.m. Work off those Thanksgiving calories before you take a single bite at the annual Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally! This yearly bike race has variable lengths (anywhere from 8 miles to 68 miles!) and is the Saturday before Thanksgiving Day, with all proceeds benefiting the programs of the Denton Breakfast Kiwanis, which includes sponsorship of eight youth leadership clubs (Circle K, Key Club, Builders Club) and their Tiny Libraries project, which provides books for school-aged children.
North Texas Fair & Rodeo Barbecue Cookoff
Nov. 30- Dec. 2
North Texas Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds, 2217 N Carroll Blvd., Denton, TX 76201. Please join us for the 2nd Annual Steak, Barbeque, and Chili Cookoff with fun and games contests, November 30 through December 2, at the North Texas Fairgrounds. All proceeds benefit the North Texas Fair Association Scholarships Fund. For more information call 940-387-2632.
Wassail Weekend
Nov. 30 – Dec. 1
Downtown Denton Square, 110 W Hickory St Denton, TX 76201. What is Wassail? It is just a fussy Old English word for hot cider. Check out the delicious Wassail recipes at the participating Denton Main Street Association merchant locations around the historic downtown Denton Courthouse on the Square and beyond. Make it a wonderful Wassail weekend and come sip and stroll through downtown. Wassail tasting is free and for all ages. Saturday the fun will also include some live music here and there on the square and beyond, as well as more Wassail stops to taste and select your favorite recipe! The annual Denton Holiday Lighting Festival will be Nov. 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m, the Denton Main Street Association will expand hours for its Wassail Weekend to include Saturday, Dec. 1 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Christmas in Nocona
Dec. 1
Downtown, Nocona, Nocona, TX. Santa Claus comes to town with the huge annual parade followed by the Firemen’s Fish Fry.
Christmas on the Square
Dec. 1
Historic Downtown Weatherford, on the Courthouse Square, Weatherford, TX. Save the Date! Christmas Parade at 10 a.m. Shop holiday vendors and enjoy festive foods. For info contact Gloria Martinez at 817-596-3801. Sponsorship information and vendor applications can be seen at www.weatherford-chamber.com.
Cowboy Christmas Campfire
Dec. 1
Tails N’ Trails Museum, 1522 US-82, Nocona, TX 76255. Join the day camp for kids with lots of fun activities before the “Christmas in Nocona” parade.
The Nutcracker in Theatre
Nov. 30
Memorial Auditorium, 1300 7th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301.
The 56th annual production of the WFBT’s “The Nutcracker” takes the stage at Memorial Auditorium. Show’s date and time are November 30, at 7 p.m., December 1, at 1 p.m. and December 1 at 7 p.m. Bring the family and start your holiday season off with the Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre and “The Nutcracker.” Call 940-733-3325 for more information.
38th Annual Wichita West VFD Winter Arts and Crafts Show
Dec. 1-2
J.S. Bridwell Agricultural Center, 111 N Burnett St., Wichita Falls, TX 76306. Come out Dec. 1 thru 2 for all things Christmas at the 38th Annual Wichita West VFD Winter Arts and Crafts Show. Dec. 1 the show will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 2 the show will be from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 940 237-1510 or email [email protected].
Fantasy of Lights Parade
Dec. 2
Downtown Bowie, Bowie TX. Join us for a day of Christmas activities starting at 10 a.m. and finishing up with the 26th Annual Fantasy of Lights Parade at 7 p.m. Daily events will include, at Smythe St., Elf’n Magic at 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Community Room performances by Casting Out and Local Choirs 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Tree Lighting 6:45 p.m. Concessions by BHS Interact Club 5:30 to 7 p.m. Fantasy of lights Parade 7 p.m.
Christmas Stroll & Parade
Dec. 6
Downtown, Graham, Graham, TX. Join in on the fun December 6 at the Downtown Square to kick-off the Christmas season with the parade and stroll! Stroll will begin at 5 p.m. and the parade will begin at 7 p.m. Bring your friends, family and holiday spirit to the largest downtown square in America!
