CALENDAR
MSU-BURNS FANTASY OF LIGHTS 5K & 1-MILE FUN RUN
Dec. 2 • WICHITA FALLS
Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft Blvd., Wichita Falls, TX 76308. Start your day with the sights and sounds of the MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights. In addition to the race, compete to win best holiday themed male and female! Both runs start at 9 a.m. with check-in and on-site registration to begin at 8:30 a.m. All those that register by Nov. 21 will receive an MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights T-Shirt. 5K Run Registration fee is $25 1-Mile Fun Run Registration fee is $15. Call 940-397-4972 for more info.
Dec. 2
Generation Quartet/Friends Traditional Christmas Celebration
The Texas Opry Theater, 319 York Ave., Weatherford, TX 76086.
Everyone LOVES the Generation Quartet with their excellent 4 part harmony, their DooWop songs, their Rock-n-Roll and Country quartet favorites. Friends featured on the show will be Miss Texas of 1982 Gloria Gilbert and her friend Homer, Patsy Andrews, Mike Stewart, Ashley Rowan, Stefani Lynes and Stephanie Pruitt and of course John Sharp, David Pruitt, Chris Wann and John Sharp Jr. who are the Generation Quartet.
You will hear all of your favorite Oldies and Goodies R & R songs, a few country favorites mixed in with some traditional Christmas songs. The stage will be set up for Christmas to set the mood, too. Enjoy Dec. 2 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For more info call The Texas Opry Theater at 817-341-1000 email at [email protected] or visit www.texasoprytheater.com.
Second Monday Winter Trade Days
Dec. 8 – 10 • Bowie
Business Hwy. 287 and Hwy. 81 (Pelham Rd.), Bowie, TX 76230. The event will feature clothing and apparel, candles and crafts, video games and movies, cell phone accessories, antiques of every kind, specialty items, animals of all kinds and great foods and drinks. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Nutcracker at Bass Hall
Dec. 9 – 24 • Fort Worth
Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76102. This classic tale comes to life with Texas Ballet Theater only at the Bass Performance Hall this year. This is just one of the many of great holiday events that are happening in Dallas and Fort Worth this season. Check out the Visit Dallas Event Calendar and the Fort Worth Holiday Events Facebook pages for more ideas.
Dec. 9
12th Annual Christmas on the Western Trail Lighted Parade
Downtown Vernon, Vernon, TX.
12th Annual Christmas on the Western Trail Lighted Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. in downtown Vernon. Parade will include floats, antique autos, marching bands, riding clubs, motorcycle clubs, and horse drawn carriages. There will be booths on the courthouse square all day featuring food, games, arts and crafts and a 50/50 drawing.
Harlem Globetrotters
Feb. 9
Kay Yeager Coliseum,1000 5th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301.
The Harlem Globetrotters are preparing for their action-packed 2018 World Tour against the Washington Generals. A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to experience the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. Prepare to be amazed as the Globetrotters showcase basketball’s first four-point line, located 30 feet from the basket – 6 feet, 3 inches beyond the top of the NBA’s current three-point line. Join Globetrotter stars after the game where they will stay for an autograph, photograph and high five session for fans, subject to availability. Tickets on sale now at the Kay Yeager Coliseum Box Office, by phone 940-716-5555 or online at WFMPEC.com.
McKinney Christmas Trade Days
Dec. 15 – 17 • McKinney
4550 W University Dr., McKinney, TX 75071. It is the oldest and largest monthly trade days/flea market in North Texas. More than 450 vendors offer almost anything you can imagine – unique gifts, delightful home decor, trendy clothing and accessories, sporting goods, antiques and collectibles, dogs and specialty items along with many fantastic state fair. type food concessions. You’ll find a mix of antiques, trendy apparel and accessories, baby and children’s clothing and accessories, a great variety of home decor including shabby chic, re-purposed items, vintage, rustic, primitive, western and seasonal along with metal art, pet supplies, garden/outdoor decor and furniture, health and beauty products and more. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. all three days.
The Nutcracker Suite
Dec. 16 • BOWIE
413 Pelham, Bowie, TX 76230. The Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker Suite. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., play begins at 5 p.m. Bring your family and friends out Dec. 16. For tickets call 940-872-4861 or 940-841-1550.
