Special Dietary needs accommodated. Private and Group Seating Available. Live Music as Always!

Choctaw Grand Theater in Durant welcomes Midland to the stage Saturday, December 27, 2025. Showtime is 8:00 p.m. Midland is a country music trio consisting of Singer Mark Wystrach, Guitarist Jess Carson, and Bassist Cameron Duddy. Although the band met in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, they are now based in Dripping Springs, Texas.

The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) can be a perfect holiday-time accent with its bright red flowers, which are not flowers at all. They’re bracts, or specialized leaves.
The actual poinsettia flowers are the small yellow balls in the center of the bract. If red is not your desired color, you can find speckled varieties with cream, pink or even solid white. These lovely plants will accent an entrance or a hearth, if you provide them with some indirect light to keep them healthy and bright.

Red River Station is proud to welcome back, Bri Bagwell, to our indoor acoustic stage Saturday, January 24, 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 5 at 12:00 noon.

Families are invited to explore the fascinating history of fingerprinting at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site during a special hands-on program, "Fingerprint Fun," on Saturday, December 27, with sessions at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Participants will step back into the Victorian era to learn how fingerprinting developed as a method of personal identification. Guests will then put their detective skills to the test by conducting a fun fingerprint investigation and creating a unique fingerprint-inspired craft to take home. The program fee is $3 per participant.

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.

The holiday season isn’t complete without experiencing this Christmas classic, It's a Wonderful Life. Theater For Hope is excited to present their Christmas present to the local community and families December 18, 19, 20 at 7 p.m. and December 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Hope on Houston located at 901 E. Houston Street in Sherman, TX. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased online.

Evergreens offer food and cover when resources are scarce. Cedar waxwings feast on berries; kinglets glean insects in dense needles.

Kidz Krew Christmas Dinner Theatre will have two shows only. Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the main gallery of the art center. Tickets are $20 each and include dinner and the show. Tickets must be purchased in advance before noon on Dec. 18 or before they are sold out. No tickets will be sold at the door.

On December 20, the Friends of Hagerman (FOH) will count all the birds they can detect in a 15-mile circle radius centered on Cooks Corner Road. Observers of any skill level can help. Meet at Hagerman NWR Refuge headquarters at 7:00 a.m. (6465 Refuge Road, Sherman TX 75076).

Lyric Stage presents an encore performance of Forever Plaid – Plaid Tidings, running December 5–21 at the Lyric Stage Studio (1170 Quaker St., Dallas, TX 75207). This family-friendly holiday musical follows Francis, Jinx, Smudge, and Sparky as they return to Earth for a harmony-filled Christmas performance.

Red River Station welcomes back, Max & Heather Stalling, to our Indoor Acoustic Series, Saturday December 20. Max and Heather, married since 2007, are finally combining their musical talents to create a captivating project. Max handles rhythm guitar and lead vocals, while Heather brings her exceptional fiddle skills and harmony vocals to the stage. After years of individual success, their collaboration promises a fresh and exciting musical experience.

Red River Station is extremely excited to bring you an extraordinary evening of music! Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. One show, three of the best singer/songwriters on the Texas/Red Dirt music scene.

The Preston Trail Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) proudly joined volunteers nationwide in Wreaths Across America, a moving tribute to honor more than 2,000 veterans laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery in Denison, Texas.

Decorating for Christmas doesn’t have to mean a trip to the store or a hit to your wallet. Look around your house for items that can be reused or upcycled. Mason jars become charming candle holders or snow globes when filled with small decorations. Homemade ornaments are a fun way to personalize your tree. String popcorn or cranberries for a classic garland or cut shapes out of leftover cardboard and decorate them with paint or markers. Dried citrus slices and cinnamon sticks not only look beautiful but add a natural fragrance to your home.

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.

There are numerous important reasons for harvesting seeds. Biodiversity and cultural heritage empower us to maintain self-reliance and less dependence on commercial seed companies. I have often purchased seeds, looking forward to the beauty that will be coming, only to be disappointed with the actual seeds and their ability to produce as promised. I was eventually able to produce the gardens of my dreams, becoming a seed harvester in the process.

During this event, visitors will be captivated on a walk along one of the sanctuary's nature trails accentuated by lights and décor. Plus, guests will be able to get a glimpse of the Dinosaurs Live! exhibit. This enchanting evening stroll will offer a magical escape into a world where wildlife and holiday cheer exist in harmony.

Saturday, December 13, from 10:30 a.m. to noon

The Holly Jolly Drink Tour at the Legacy West North Pole features handcrafted holiday cocktails to put you in the holiday spirit. Guests will sip holiday cheer with selections including the Holiday Margarita, Coconut Eggnog Martini, Sweater Weather, Frosted Fir, Sugar Plum Solstice, Cranberry Mule and Merry Miso in the heart of Plano’s premier lifestyle destination.

Treat yourself to a nighttime stroll through the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site on December 11th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. We will offer free self-guided first floor tours of the Rayburn family home where you can see a Christmas tree, holly and tinsel, a crackling fireplace, and listen to some holiday music. Create your own paper ornaments or build a paper bag donkey or reindeer in our Visitor Center, where you will also find some sweet refreshments sponsored by the Friends of Sam Rayburn.

The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site invites the community to celebrate its 157th birthday on Saturday, December 13, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. with “A Very Merry Birthday Celebration.” Guests can enjoy a festive evening featuring cupcakes and hot cocoa, Christmas crafts, letters to Santa, photo opportunities, and a holiday-themed scavenger hunt. A face painter will also be on-site to add an extra touch of cheer for a small fee. Admission to the event is free, and visitors are welcome to come and go throughout the evening.

A fun, festive and family-friendly fundraising event benefiting Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas. Bundle up your family, get out of the house, and experience the most unique family-friendly holiday event in North Texas.

Free and open to the public, the market transforms Griggs Park into a sparkling winter wonderland with more than 30 local vendors offering handmade goods, holiday décor, unique gifts, artisan items, and the Holiday Cartoon Corner featuring nostalgic holiday favorites, sponsored by Central Market. Guests can also enjoy seasonal bites and beverages from onsite food vendors, including favorites such as Apples by V and The Thursday Bakery, while taking in festive live entertainment beneath a beautifully lit tent.

All events are sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman and occur at the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center: 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092, unless stated otherwise.

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.

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Holiday Stroll at Artisan Circle. In partnership with Terra Mediterranean at Artisan Circle, this festive, free, family-friendly celebration brings the magic of the holidays to Fort Worth’s Cultural District with live music, free hot chocolate and a variety of hands-on events for young and old, alike. (photo by Kelly Stewart)

In our beautiful North Texas area, spring and summer have been very busy creating, inspiring, and providing. Flowers, shrubs, and trees have added excitement and brilliant colors, while their seasonal changes enhance our gardens and landscapes during these months. There is enormous diversity in these changes here in North Texas. Some plants, shrubs, and trees produce the much-needed nectar our pollinators have so desperately needed for pollinating our fruit and vegetable gardens.

The performances will be held in the Sid Richardson Center on the Austin College campus. The event is open to the public with $5 tickets for children and students and $15 tickets for adults. Tickets are available to purchase at the door or in advance on the Sherman Symphony Orchestra website. Doors open one hour before each show time.