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.
8/5
Bearcat Nation 101:
9:00 a.m.-noon. This annual event welcomes new and existing Bearcat families to learn more about schools and resources. Aledo High School cafeteria, 1008 Bailey Ranch Rd., Aledo. aledoisd.org.
8/11
Clays 4 Cabins:
Fundraiser event for the Pioneer Cabin Park at the Doss Center. 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch, 8270 Aledo Rd., Fort Worth. www.dosscenter.org/clays-for-cabins/.
8/11-8/13
Texas Tax-Free Weekend:
No sales tax on qualifying items including backpacks, most clothing, etc. that are priced less than $100. comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/.
8/14
Blood Drive:
Visit redcrossblood.org and enter parkercountyarc to schedule an appointment. 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Weatherford Public Library, 1014 Charles St. (817) 513-4663 or [email protected].
8/16
School First Day 2023-2024:
Back to school for Aledo, Brock and Weatherford public schools. Details available online. aledoisd.org; brockisd.net; weatherfordisd.com.
8/19
Weatherford Cruise Night:
View hotrods, street rods, classics, performance and more. 7:00-10:00 p.m., 317 Santa Fe Dr. experienceweatherford.org.
9/2-9/3
Clark Gardens 2023 Model Train Show:
View model trains, try dishes from a food truck and enjoy fun for the whole family. Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Clark Gardens, 567 Maddux Rd. clarkgardens.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.
Mondays
Aledo Farmers Market:
Farm fresh items and homemade novelties available for purchase. 3:00-7:00 p.m., Aledo Community Center Parking Lot, 104 Robinson Ct., Aledo. aledotx.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, 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.
Gardeners’ Club of Parker County Monthly Meeting:
Each meeting includes a speaker with information relative to gardening in Parker County. 10:00 a.m., St. Francis Church, 117 Ranch House Rd., Willow Park. (817) 919-6280.
Third Thursdays
Quilter’s Guild of Parker County:
Come early to socialize: 6:15 p.m.; meeting begins: 6:45 p.m., Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church, 200 Lakeshore Drive, Hudson Oaks. quiltersguildofparkercounty.org.
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 for lunch at (817) 723-1054, pcwnc.org/monthly-meeting.