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.

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.

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.

Spring is an exciting time for gardeners looking for new plants, buying more favorites, and making new gardens! What better time to head to a plant sale with over 8,000 plants and peruse all of them at the Denton County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale on April 25th. The Sale is a one-day sale and located at the North Texas Fairgrounds in Denton. There is plenty of parking, protection from rain, and ample browsing space. Public restrooms are available as well. Some wagons and carts will be available, but customers are encouraged to bring their own.

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 Union Cemetery Association Annual Fundraiser is set for Sunday, May 3. Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m.until 2:00 p.m. -- Brisket, Ribs, Chicken, Sausage and all the trimmings.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Fannin County Children's Center is incredibly excited about an upcoming promotional day in partnership with Wings Over Bonham! On Monday, April 13, Wings Over Bonham will be hosting a special event where 20% of all food ticket sales will be donated back to FCCC for customers who mention our organization. This is a wonderful opportunity to raise funds and awareness for our mission.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Texoma Earth Day Festival, scheduled for April 18 in Sherman. Event organizers are seeking sponsors, vendors, workshop presenters and entertainers to participate in this annual celebration of environmental awareness and sustainable living practices.

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 Fannin Agricultural Association, Inc. announces its fourth annual Steaks on Main Ribeye Cook-Off and Dinner, scheduled for April 11, 2026, at the Fannin County Courthouse, located at 101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive in Bonham. In addition to the traditional cook-off and dinner, this year’s event will introduce a youth steak competition and an appetizer competition. This year’s event will feature The Bellamy Brothers as the headlining act, with an opening performance by Tanner Legg & the Heaters.

Experience a weekend of artistic enchantment and sensory delight as Arts In Bloom returns to Downtown McKinney April 10-12 with fine artists, musicians, Texas wineries, and food vendors. photo by Allen Rich

#1. The Stix Icehouse - McKinney
#2. Backporch Social - Round Rock
#3. Didi’s Downtown - Frisco

Mark your calendar for the annual Easter Festival Eggstravaganza presented by the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce and the American Legion Anderson-Roberts Post 283! Beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Powder Creek Park on Saturday, April 11, 2026, children & adults are invited to bring their Easter baskets and hunt for over 26,000 eggs! Hunts will be divided into age groups and happen one group at a time, including an adults-only hunt.

SEA LIFE Grapevine is searching for DFW's very first Mini Marine Biologist and inviting young ocean-lovers to dive in! Kids can enter this first-ever contest now through April 19.

9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at Bonham Public Library, located at 305 E. 5th Street