CALENDAR
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.
Jan. 1
Graham, Texas
Straight Up Productions Team Roping Event
Young County Arena, 120 Barclay Blvd, Graham, TX 76450. Enjoy watching local cowboys team rope. Free to spectate.
Jan. 4-6
Clay County Junior Livestock Show
Henrietta, Texas
Henrietta, Texas 76365. Come out Jan. 4 through 6 and watch as FFA and 4-H kids show their livestock, working toward the champion title.
Archer County Junior Livestock Show
Jan. 5-6
Archer City, Texas
Do not miss an opportunity to watch and support local youth as they work hard to exhibit their livestock, homemade goods and more.
Cooke County Youth Fair
Jan. 6-13
Cooke County Fairgrounds, 1901 Justice Center Blvd., Gainesville, TX 76240. Come out and check out the equine show, breeding swine show, market swine show. family and consumer sciences show. shop project show, breeding poultry, market broilers, meat and breeding rabbits, breeding sheep, market lambs, dairy and breeding goats and market goats. For more information on the Cooke County Youth Fair email [email protected].
