Weatherford May 2024 Calendar


5/2
CASA Hope for Children Sporting Clay Shoot Fundraiser:
Benefits foster children in Parker and Palo Pinto counties. 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Defender Outdoors, 8270 Aledo Rd., Fort Worth, TX. Register at casahopeforchildren.org/aim-high-for-kids.

5/3
Friends of the Weatherford Public Library Annual Spring Luncheon:
Author and playwright Dave Lieber will speak. Tickets: $30. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Doss Heritage and Culture Center, 1400 Texas Dr. For tickets, call (817) 994-7360.

5/3-5/4
Annual Garage Sale:
The public can shop, and proceeds go to summer activities for the children. Cash or check only. 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Texas Pythian Home, 1825 E. Bankhead Dr. (817) 594-4465 or pythianhome.org.

5/4
Native Plant Sale:
Buy plants at the show from the Native Plant Society Cross Timbers chapter. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Heritage Park, 318 Santa Fe Dr. npsto.org.

2nd Annual Derby Party – Champagne and Sorbet:
This event benefits Golden Reward Sanctuary. 5:30-7:00 p.m., 1201 Friendship Rd. Check fb.me/e/5a96iSLqR or goldenrewardsanctuary.com for details.

5/9
Gardener’s Club of Parker County 50th Birthday Celebration:
All past presidents and members of GCPC are invited. 9:30 a.m., St. Francis Church, 117 Ranch House Rd., Willow Park. (817) 919-6280.

5/10
Parker County Women’s and Newcomers’ Club Luncheon:
Join for a style show and gift basket raffle to benefit Weatherford College women’s scholarships. 9:30 a.m., Weatherford College Emerging Technologies and Workforce Solutions Building, 225 College Park Dr. pcwnc.org/monthly-meeting.

5/11
Retro Rockhopper Car Show:
Proceeds will support local veterans. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Tavern on the Lake, 210 W. Lake Dr. Call (817) 304-7556 for details.

5/18
Furever Love Adoption Event:
The community is invited to grab food, shop vendors, bid on the silent auction and adopt a new furry friend from local rescue groups and shelters. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 317 Santa Fe Dr. fb.me/e/4T2hmbNBk.

Wine & Words:
Enjoy “Big Sky Music-The Western Film Score” presented by Dr. Paul Cortese of the TCU School of Music. Cost: $30; includes wine and beer. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Chandor Gardens, 711 W. Lee Ave. chandorgardens.com.

Weatherford Cruise Night:
View hotrods, street rods, classics, performance and more. 7:00-10:00 p.m., 317 Santa Fe Dr. experienceweatherford.com.

5/27
Memorial Day Ceremony:
The ceremony hosted by Parker County American Legion Post 163 will include placing flags on 600 veterans’ graves. 10:00-11:30 a.m., Memorial Gardens, 5600 Mineral Wells Hwy. Ron Chandler, (817) 223-8926.

6/1
Pancake Breakfast Fly-In/Drive-In:
Enjoy classic airplanes and fighters, children’s activities, etc. Breakfast for those over 8: $7; under 8: $3. 8:00-11:00 a.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr., Midlothian, TX. (972) 923-0080.

3rd Annual Secret Gardens of Parker County Tour:
Enjoy a self-guided tour of unique gardens. Tickets: $12 in advance; $15 day of event. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., various locations. (817) 550-7762 or chandorgardensfoundation.org. 

Fourth Mondays
Weatherford Art Association Meeting:
Join for an artist demonstration and more. 6:00-7:45 p.m., 60+ Senior Center, 1225 Holland Lake Dr. weatherfordart.com.

Wednesdays
VFW Post 4746:
Join to support local veterans. Cost: $5. 1st & 3rd Fridays: Steak night: Cost: $20. 6:00-8:00 p.m., 224 Zion Hill Rd. (817) 594-7356.