Staff reports
Even during the most heat-challenged months of the year, you’ll find plenty to keep you occupied on weekends in the Wichita Falls area.
It seems that literally nothing gets called off or goes unplanned because of the weather. The weekend days that are coming up leave folks with plenty of choices for what to do outdoors or indoors.
Here’s a rundown for Thursday through Sunday.
Thursday, July 25
Artzeum Kid's Exhibit: It's All About Fish: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Kemp Center for the Arts. 1300 Lamar St. Free interactive exhibit designed for ages 6-12. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday through Aug. 3. Open until 8 p.m. Thursdays.
Ocean Adventure Summer Storytime: 10:30-11 a.m. Wichita Falls Public Library, 600 11th St. An all-ages story time great for the whole family. Dress up for each week's theme if you'd like.
Mommy & Me: Bubbles 10-11 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. Crashworks STEAM Studio & Makerspace, 900 Indiana Ave. www.crashworkswf.com
Rockin' Thru the Decades Dance Party, sponsored by Refuge Home Health and Hospice, 1:30-3:30 p.m. 50 Plus Zone, 600 11th St. second floor.
Beginner karate with instructor Eric Stinnett 4-5 p.m. 50 Plus Zone, Room 201, 600 11th St.
Pottery PopUp for Family Fun Night 5:30-8:30 p.m. Downtown YMCA, 1010 Ninth St.
“The Odd Couple” 6:30 p.m. Stage 2 Dinner Theatre, 904 Indiana Ave., 940-723-9037
WFBC Trivia Thursday 7 p.m. Wichita Falls Brewing Company, 701 Indiana Ave.
Wes & Sandra Toller, a musical duo, 7:30 p.m. 6th Street Winery, 600 Sixth St.
From Parts Unknown with It Hurts to Be Dead 8 p.m. Stone Oven Pizza, 810 Seventh St.
GO-GO Rillas with special guests Hangar Eleven 9:30 p.m. The Iron Horse Pub, 615 Eighth St.
Friday, July 26
Wichita Christian School Senior Class Garage Sale 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Wichita Christian School, 1615 Midwestern Parkway
Liberty Horse Show & Freestyle, International Liberty Horse Association-sanctioned show, Noon check-in opens at Young County Arena, 120 Barclay Drive, Graham
“The Odd Couple” 6:30 p.m. Stage 2 Dinner Theatre, 904 Indiana Ave., 940-723-9037
Friday night live band dance with the Ole Troubadours 7-9:30 p.m. 50 Plus Zone Ballroom, second floor, 600 11th St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: $7 for 50 Plus Zone members and $12 for general public.
Kevin Fowler in concert 7 p.m. The Warehouse, 1401 Lamar St.
“Cinderella,” summer youth musical, 7:30 p.m. Backdoor Theatre, 501 Indiana Ave., 940-322-5000
Saturday, July 27
Liberty Horse Show & Freestyle, ILHA-sanctioned, 6 a.m. Young County Arena, 120 Barclay Drive, Graham. From 8-9:30 a.m. Efficiency and Precision in the Show Pen: A Mini Clinic.
Watermelon Festival 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wichita Falls Farmers Market, 807 Austin St.
Wichita Christian School Senior Class Garage Sale 7 a.m.-noon, 1615 Midwestern Parkway
Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 713 Ohio Ave.
U-Pick Grapes 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. The King’s Good Vineyard and Berry Farm, 10372 W. FM Road 171
Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre Dance Academy Open House 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 1501 Midwestern Parkway, Suite 115.
Gun & Knife Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall, MPEC, 1000 Fifth St., 940-716-5500
She Will Conference 9 a.m.-4 p.m., presented by LYN Ministries, First Baptist Church, 601 S. Main St., Quanah, Texas
Drip Irrigation Workshop 10 a.m. Smith's Gardentown, 4940 Seymour Highway
Mommy & Me: Bubbles 10-11 a.m. Crashworks STEAM Studio & Makerspace, 900 Indiana Ave. www.crashworkswf.com
Kindermusik: Beach Days, for ages 1-4, 10 a.m. Kemp Center for the Arts, 1300 Lamar St., organized by the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra
Kimberbell Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Shepherd’s Wool and Antiques, 3401 Kemp Blvd. 940-692-7700
Air Dry Clay Workshop 10 a.m. Royal Theater, 113 E. Main St., Archer City. Hosted by the Archer County Museum and Arts Center.
Watercolor House Portraits 10:30 a.m.-noon 9th Street Studios, 920 Ninth St. www.gingersnapart.com
One Fish, Two Fish! A Nature Tots Program for ages 2-6, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. River Bend Nature Center, 2200 Third St.
RRHD Cookout: Benefiting Combat Veterans 11 a.m. Red River Harley-Davidson, 4514 Northwest Freeway, 940-264-7743
Science Saturday: Fantastic Fish 1-2 p.m. River Bend Nature Center, 2200 Third St.
LEGO League, 8 years plus, 1-3 p.m. Crashworks STEAM Studio & Makerspace, 900 Indiana Ave.
Greater Wichita Falls USBC annual meeting 1 p.m. Allendale Baptist Church, 4560 Allendale. www.gwfusbc.com
Bruce Lyons Monthly Jam 2 p.m.-5 p.m., The Iron Horse Pub, 615 Eighth St.
Final Flash Wrestling and Knucklehead Championship Wrestling present Fight 4 Freedom 5 p.m. The Event Center, Sikes Senter, 3111 Midwestern Parkway
July Jam 6 p.m. Bowie Community Center, 413 Pelham St., Bowie
“The Odd Couple” 6:30 p.m. Stage 2 Dinner Theatre, 914 Indiana Ave., 940-723-9037
Texoma Summer Series Point Race #5 + Kids Power Wheel Race 6:30 p.m. Texoma Speedway, 7567 Seymour Highway
“Cinderella,” summer youth musical 7:30 p.m. Backdoor Theatre, 501 Indiana Ave., 940-322-5000
Mark Allan Atwood in concert 8 p.m. Our Place Eatery and Spirits, 3305 Sheppard Access Road
Summer Concert with Charlie Worsham 8 p.m. Downtown Square, Graham
Latin Dance Nights: Salsa with Juan Presents Baila 9 p.m. Barbarita’s Restaurant Bar, 2611 Plaza Parkway. www.salsawithjuan.com
Gamma Goblin, Neon Lemon and Electric Mayhem 9:30 p.m. The Iron Horse Pub, 615 Eighth St.
Deep End Comedy Night & Roast of Tanner Lucking 9:30 p.m. The Deep End, 5120 Greenbriar Road
Coston Cross in concert 7-10 p.m. Nocona Beer & Brewery, 915 U.S. Highway 82 E., Nocona
Arwyn Childs-Gunn in concert 7-9 p.m. Hatchet House BBQ, 1820 Highway 380 Bypass, Graham
Sunday, July 28
Liberty Horse Show & Freestyle, ILHA-sanctioned show, 6 a.m. Young County Arena, 120 Barclay Drive, Graham
Women’s Brunch Tiki Takeover10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pelican’s, 2301 Midwestern Parkway. pelicanshiring@gmail.com
Gun & Knife Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall, 1000 Fifth St. 940-716-5500
Seventh annual BBQ fundraiser for the Archer City Volunteer Fire Department 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Archer City Elementary School, 609 S. Ash St.
WFBC's Music Bingo Sunday-80s 5 p.m. Wichita Falls Brewing Company, 701 Indiana Ave.
Men’s Ministry Pickleball Night 5 p.m.-7 p.m., sponsored by Heritage Church at Pickleball Hangar, 5200 Henry S. Grace Freeway
Pins for Purrfect Pets Bowling Fundraiser 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Village Bowl, 4022 ½ Kemp Blvd.
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