On Tuesday and Thursday, April 28 and 30, Theater For Hope will be holding auditions for their summer production of Disney’s Frozen, the full musical from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Hope on Houston located at 901 E. Houston Street in Sherman, TX. Frozen is the second show of Theater For Hope’s 2026 season with their current show Sarah, Plain and Tall playing at Hope on Houston Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 16, 17, 18 at 7:00 p.m. and a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on Saturday.

You can begin donating on Monday, April 27, 2026 and continue to donate thru May 1, 2026. We¡¯ll provide updates on milestones and let you know when we have achieved our goal.

Each year, Sparklight awards $250,000 in grants to nonprofits in its service territories working to strengthen initiatives in education, digital literacy, food insecurity and community development.

This month’s program will be presented by the Preston Trail DAR. Members will honor America's 250th year by dressing in period clothing and portraying early American wives and family members from the time of the American Revolution.

Open to the public Monday - Friday! Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Strike while the iron is hot! Step back into the 1800s and learn the basics of historic blacksmithing in our the forge at Frontier Village & Museum. Village Blacksmith Steven Mildward of Blackdog's Foundry will guide you through real historic blacksmithing techniques using traditional tools, as well as forge mechanics and safety.

On Saturday, April 11, at the Annual Oakland Cemetery Picnic fundraiser in Dallas, the James Butler Bonham Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas awarded Monica Newbury the 2026 Texas Patriot Award. Monica has worked tirelessly for over a decade to preserve the history in one of the most historic cemeteries in Dallas, Texas.

Jersey Mike’s founder Peter Cancro and his wife, Tatiana, are serving as Honorary Chairs for the milestone evening. Their generous underwriting of the gala allows all proceeds raised that evening to directly support WOKC’s mission and to fund novel, innovative pediatric cancer research.

It’s time to become a detective as the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum comes alive in this live action clue game! Join us on Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. to help us solve a murder. As a detective you get to question the suspects as you try and figure out where the murder happened, who did it and what weapon was used. All participants who get all three right will go into a raffle drawing for a chance to win one of three prizes.

Get ready to make unforgettable memories at the Wolfe City Public Library's very first Daddy Daughter Dance! Join us at Web Hill Country Club on April 24, starting at 6:30 p.m., for a magical evening filled with lively dancing, exciting games, delicious food, and creative crafts.

Are fire ant mounds popping up in your yard, garden or pasture? As temperatures rise, so does fire ant activity. The good news is that science-backed ways to control fire ants can eliminate entire colonies — and not just the ones you see. Take a time-tested, science-based approach to control red imported fire ants around your home or farm. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Acclaimed UK singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Patrick Wolf brings his cinematic and dynamic performance back to the United States this June.

2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Savoy Church of Christ Fellowship Hall

Denton County 4-H is gearing up for an exciting summer filled with hands-on learning, new experiences, and plenty of fun as it announces three summer camp opportunities for youth across the county.

Monks don’t typically come to mind when talking about menopause. But in BALANCE, filmmakers Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhuti—millennial Jain monks based in North Texas—set out to better understand their own experiences with perimenopause.

Saturday, May 2, 2026, registration at 10:30 a.m. and business meeting at 11:00 a.m. followed by the unveiling of the Robert Milton Memorial plaque. Catered lunch at noon.

Open to the public Monday - Friday! Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tram Tours every Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a 60 – 90-minute tour along Wildlife Drive at the Refuge. Enjoy learning about the history of the displaced town of Hagerman while watching for wildlife. Lots of stops for birdwatching and photography. Reservations required. Standbys are accepted if space permits.

You are invited to Harmony House on Sunday, April 19, '26, 3-5 p.m., to experience Helene Cronin's masterful songwriting talent. She will be singing songs from her latest album, Maybe New Mexico, which has caught the attention of the songwriting community and fans. Helene will play two 45-minute sets with a 30-minute intermission so guests can mingle, interact with Helene, purchase merch, enjoy refreshments, or take a brief walk around the property (The early wildflowers will spread across the meadows).

Grayson Pride is proud to announce the return of its annual Pride Prom, a beloved community tradition celebrating joy, identity, and belonging. This year’s event will be held at the Sherman Municipal Ballroom on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 7:00–11:00 p.m., under the theme Rhapsody in Blue: An Enchanting Evening Under the Sea. “This isn’t just a prom—it’s a celebration of you,” said JoAngeli Kasper, Executive Chair of Grayson Pride.

Celebrating one of the world’s oldest street festivals, the annual event kicks off with a chariot parade through Downtown Dallas followed by dance and musical performances, kids crafts, yoga, ask-a-monk, a free vegetarian feast and a soulful concert to round out the day. photos courtesy of Festival of Joy

The next Bonham Big Band Express Concert is slated for Saturday, April 18, 7:00 p.m. in the Activity Center of First Baptist Church, 710 N. Center Street, Bonham. The concert performed by a 20-piece band/vocals in a big-band format features a selection of jazz tunes and styles over the decades beginning in the 1930s.

The 2026 Texoma Earth Day Festival is just a day away, with a full lineup of educational workshops, live entertainment, recycling stations and family-friendly activities planned for April 18 at the Sherman Municipal Building, 405 N. Rusk St. The event runs 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Bonham Farmers Market is back at Creative Arts Center beginning this Saturday, April 18, and scheduled to run two or three times each month through October! This event is "rain or shine" and the market will move indoors in case of rain.

A kaleidoscope of colors, flowers, music, dancing and more will transform Klyde Warren Park as the seventh-annual Festival of Joy returns Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Inspired by a global Indian tradition now celebrated in cities around the world, the free family-friendly event kicks off with a vibrant parade and ceremonial chariot pull followed by a day of children’s activities and crafts, yoga, wellness activities, performances, face painting, henna and more. Presented by the popular East Dallas restaurant Kalachandji’s, the Festival of Joy will feature a free vegetarian feast at 5:00 p.m. and culminate with a soulful concert by returning headliner The Mayapuris at 7:00 p.m. as the sun sets in the heart of the city.

Theater For Hope’s spring play, Sarah, Plain and Tall, has brought many families acting and performing together to tell this endearing and heart-felt Newberry Award-winning book by Patricia MacLachlan and adapted into a play by Joseph Robinette. In June, the next show for Theater For Hope is the musical Frozen and auditions will be April 27 and 28 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday night, a crowd of 1,500 in downtown Bonham was thrilled to welcome the Bellamy Brothers to Fannin County. Entertainment is a big draw for Steaks on Main. In years past, Fannin Agricultural Association has arranged to bring nationally known musicians to the big stage on Main Street, beginning with Jason Boland and the Stragglers in 2023, followed by Cory Morrow (2024) and Cody Canada & the Departed (2025).

The event will include an opportunity to view the grounds and celebrate your loved ones. Following a brief meeting, refreshments will be served.

The staff at the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site invites anyone interested in history and how museums are created to join us on April 16, 2026, for our presentation titled House Museums: Presidential Birthplaces Edition in celebration of the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site’s 80th anniversary!

Step back into the Texas frontier and uncover the remarkable story of Olive Oatman—often remembered as the “Tattooed Lady.” Imagine, if you will, a 19th-century Victorian woman sitting for a portrait: dressed in proper attire, poised and reserved. But as she turns her face, you see five distinct blue lines tattooed across her chin—marks not of fashion, but of survival. Her story is one of captivity, resilience, and life on the edge of two worlds. Come and hear this fascinating tale, enjoy refreshments, and visit with friends.