7/4
Boomin’ 4th:
Celebrate America’s freedom with a fireworks show, kid zone, music, food and more. 5:00-10:00 p.m., Gene L. Voyles Park, 210 Hudson Oaks Dr., Hudson Oaks. boomin4th.com.
Spark in the Park:
This free event features Texas Country’s Pat Green as headliner with fireworks starting at sundown. Food and beverages will be offered. 6:00-10:00 p.m., Heritage Park Grounds, 317 Santa Fe Dr. experienceweatherford.com.
7/7
Peaches in the Warehouse:
Sample peach-themed bites during this self-guided, progressive dining experience. Proceeds provide meals for those in need. Tickets: 1 for $30, 2 for $50. Tarrant Area Food Bank West, 112 Winners Circle. tafb.org.
7/8
Peach Pedal:
Cyclists can compete in four rides: 61-mile, 39-mile, 28-mile and 8-mile. 7:30 a.m., Weatherford High School, 2121 Bethel Rd. peachpedal.com.
Parker County Peach Festival:
Celebrate peaches and enjoy over 200 arts, crafts and food vendors, plus live music and activities. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Downtown Weatherford. peachfestivaltx.com.
7/8-7/9, 7/15-7/16
Three Little Pigs:
Presented by the Weatherford College Summer Stage Children’s Series. Performances on Saturday: 11:00 a.m. and Sunday: 2:00 p.m., Alkek Fine Arts Center, 225 College Park Dr. wc.edu/calendar/calendar.php.
7/14
Food Preservation Workshop-Jams & Jellies:
Learn canning safety, equipment and proper methods. Cost: $25. 9:30 a.m.-noon, Parker County Extension Office, 604 N. Main St. (817) 598-6168.
7/15
Weatherford Cruise Night:
View hotrods, street rods, classics, performance and more. 7:00-10:00 p.m., 317 Santa Fe Dr. experienceweatherford.org.
7/21-7/23, 7/28-7/30
Once Upon a Mattress:
Weatherford College Summer Stage presents this musical comedy. $10. Friday and Saturday: 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:00-3:00 p.m., Alkek Fine Arts Center, 225 College Park Dr. wc.edu/calendar/calendar.php.
7/22
PCCOA Summer Carnival:
The Parker County Committee on Aging invites the public to enjoy live music, food, bounce houses, etc. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Parker County Senior Center, 1225 Holland Lake Dr. (817) 596-4640, pccoa.org.
7/28
End of Summer Celebration:
Free program at the Doss. 10:30 a.m., Doss Heritage & Culture Center, 1400 Texas Dr. dosscenter.org.
7/28-7/30, 8/4-8/6
Sideways Stories from Wayside School:
Annual children’s production presented by TOTS. Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:00 p.m. Theatre Off the Square, 114 N. Denton. theatreoffthesquare.org.
Weekend Prior to First Mondays
Weatherford First Monday Trade Days:
Event held Friday-Sunday prior to the first Monday of the month. Browse vendors offering unique gifts, antiques, pet supplies, tools and more, plus enjoy great festival food. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., First Monday Trade Days Grounds, 200 Santa Fe Dr. www.weatherfordtx.gov.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Storytime at the Library:
Toddlers enjoy books and activities on Tuesdays; preschoolers on Thursdays. 10:30 a.m., Weatherford Public Library Reading Pavilion, 1014 Charles Street. weatherfordtx.gov/142/Library.
Second Thursdays
LEGO Club:
Children ages 8-12 can build with LEGOs and enjoy related activities. 4:00-5:00 p.m., Weatherford Public Library, 1014 Charles St. (817) 598-4207 or weatherfordtx.gov/142/Library.
Second Fridays
Parker County Women’s and Newcomers’ Club: Enjoy social hour, Club Shop, a special program and lunch. $11 for lunch. Social Hour: 9:30 a.m.; meeting: 10:30 a.m., FUMC Family Life Center, 301 S. Main Street. RSVP at pcwnc.org.