April 2017 – Events & Things to Do in North Texas

April 2017 – Events & Things to Do in North Texas

Welcome to the April 2017 edition of Events & Things to Do in North Texas.  The purpose of this blog is to highlight community events, family activities and simply things to do in North Texas.  There is something to do for families looking for events to do with children to concerts and festivals all year.  Here are some with links and contact information.

Apr 1: Cowboy TrueCowboy True is a celebration to honor working cowboys and the artwork that comes from their daily lives. During the weekend of March 31-April 1, juried cowboy artists from around the nation will be featured at the J.S. Bridwell Ag Center to display their unique works derived from cowboy life. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office Window
Apr 1-22: Willy Wonka at the Wichita TheatreRoald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to chocolate-covered life. Willy Wonka is fun for the entire family!Call the box office at (940) 723-9037. http://www.wichitatheatre.com
Apr 1 12-3pm: Pinwheels for Patsy's HouseApril is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. 1400 pinwheels, one for each case of reported child abuse in Wichita County will be planted in the ground.Call: 940-322-8890 http://patsyshouse.org
Apr 1-22: Moon over Buffalo at Backdoor Theatre, Dinner StageSet in the summer of 1953, George and Charlotte Hay, failed Broadway stars, attempt to regain their former glory in Buffalo, New York. Moon Over Buffalo is a non-stop comedy that portrays the ridiculous lives of the people who inhabit the world of theatre.Call: 940-322-5000 http://www.backdoortheatre.org
Apr 5-9: Turkey Fest Henrietta TXTurkey Fest is the spring family-oriented festival in North Texas! Turkey Fest attracted 6,000 festival goers in 2016. We love to see our fest grow! Our team of volunteers loves this annual event. We see the positive impact on our community, our economy and the Henrietta and Clay County Chamber.https://hccchamber.org/turkey-fest/
Apr 6 8:30-Noon: ONE Thing SeminarIf you could spend ONE evening doing ONE Thing that could change the trajectory of your life, would it be worth it?

Based on The ONE Thing, Gary Keller's #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller featured on more than 190 bestseller lists, this seminar reveals the surprisingly simply truth behind extraordinary results. 		Call: 940-228-1730 http://www.mapsbusinesstraining.com/one-thing-seminar
Apr 6: The Cover of Life at the Royal Theatre Archer CityTood, Weetsie, and Sybill are brides in rural Louisiana in 1943. Each married a Cliffert brother. The men are off to war and a local news story about these young wives keeping the home fires burning intrigues Henry Luce.Call: 940-574-2489 http://www.royaltheater.org
Apr 7 to June: Fairies in the Falls at the Kell HouseThe Kell House will host the work of local artists, focusing on fairies! Join us for this celebration of the fanciful and magical world veiled just beyond our own!Call: (940) 723-2712
Apr 7: NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice at Texas Motor SpeedwayNASCAR Xfinity Series Practice in Fort Worthhttp://dallas.eventful.com/events/nascar-xfinity-series-practice-/E0-001-100595728-8
Apr 8: THOR - Texoma's Hellacious Obstacle RunT.H.O.R. represents everything that is right with the world today - mud, guts and everybody nuts. Trust us... someone nuts is going to be running with or near you. Come experience the insanity and the awesome adrenaline rush.Register: http://wfthor.com/
Apr 8-9: Wichita Falls Gun & Knife ShowThe Texoma area's only Gun, Knife and Collectible show! Bring the family...there's more to this show than just ammo! Jewelry, clothing, collectibles and more!Call: 940.692.3766 http://wfmpec.com/events/2017/04/08/wichita-falls-gun-knife-show/
Apr 8: Nocona Nights, Daddy Sam's SaloonTwo Tons of SteelCall: (940) 531-0278, 314 Clay St, Nocona, TX
Apr 8: Frontier Days 2017Bring the family for some great, old West style fun at the Farmer's Market in downtown Wichita Falls. Call: 940-337-1177 http://choosewf.com/calendar/2017/04/08/frontier-days/
Apr 8: Wichita Falls Nighthawks vs. Salt Lake Screaming EaglesThe Wichita Falls Nighthawks are more than just a professional indoor football team. We are Nighthawk Nation! Call: 940.761.5575 Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office Window, https://www.wfnighthawks.com
Apr 14: Wichita Falls Nighthawks vs. Cedar Rapid TitansThe Wichita Falls Nighthawks are more than just a professional indoor football team. We are Nighthawk Nation! Call: 940.761.5575 Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office Window
Apr 18: MSU Jazz Band ConcertThe Department of Music presents the Jazz Band in concert at 7:30 p.m. in Akin Auditorium. The MSU jazz studies program incorporates both big-bands and jazz combos, giving the student a variety of ways to perform and enjoy America's music.Call: 940-397-4267 https://mwsu.edu/Assets/documents/academics/finearts/music/17Jan18_Fain%20calendar%20spring%2011x17.pdf
Apr 21-22: Wichita Falls PRCA RodeoPRCA Rodeo returns to Wichita Falls! Rodeo starts at 7:30pm nightly at the J.S. Bridwell Ag Center. Events include barrel racing, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, calf roping, and bull riding.Call: 940.867.8022 https://www.facebook.com/WFPRCA
Apr 21-23: Bowie Chisholm Trail CelebrationChisholm Trail Cattle Drive & Parade, starting and ending at Pelham Park, Games, Vendors, Food & Entertainment at Pelham Park
Noon and again at 5pm - Chuckwagon Meals		Call: (940) 872-1173
Apr 22: Nature Tots Story Time at River Bend Nature CenterNature Tots Story Time is back at River Bend Nature Center! Nature Tots Story Time begins at 11 am and ends at 12 pm (ages 6 and under). Call: 940.767.0843 http://riverbendnaturecenter.org/event/nature-tots-storytime
Apr 22: Science Saturday at River Bend Nature CenterScience Saturday is back at River Bend Nature Center! Science Saturday begins at 1:00 pm and ends at 2:30 pm (ages 6 to 12). Call: 940.767.0843 http://riverbendnaturecenter.org/event/science-saturday
Apr 25: The Last Tuesday Songwriter SeriesGrady Spencer and John Baumann A quiet, intimate night of music hosted by Erick Willis and James Cook at 9th St. Studios.Call: 940-923-8049 http://www.outhousetickets.com/Event/Event8874/
Apr 29: Wichita Falls Nighthawks vs. Sioux Falls StormFans will be right on top of the action as the fast paced game happens just inches from our ‘Nose-Bleed Seats’. That’s right, the first four rows are so close to the action that fans have to pay attention or they might take a hit from one of the 60 balls that will go into the stands.Call: 940.761.5575 https://www.wfnighthawks.com

About Tim Lockhart

Lead Agent and owner of the Lockhart Real Estate Team – Keller Williams Realty, Tim Lockhart, a 6th generation Texan, grew up in Arlington TX, and after having served 20 years as an Air Force Civil Engineering officer he retired in 2013. The experience, work ethic and leadership gained in the Air Force propelled him in only 4 years to build a real estate business ranking in the top 5% of agents worldwide, while outperforming the market by 28%, selling his seller’s homes 27% faster. Tim is a Certified Military Relocation Specialist providing the highest level of service to his clients.

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