8/2-8/4
Gooney Bird Greene and Her True Life Adventures:
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 St. theatreoffthesquare.org.
8/3
Bearcat Nation 101:
This annual event welcomes new and existing Bearcat families to learn more about schools and resources. 9:00 a.m.-noon, McAnally Middle School, 14700 Old Weatherford Rd., Aledo, 76008. aledoisd.org.
8/6 and 8/8
Play at the Library:
Play with puzzles, games, LEGOs and more. Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Thursday: 2:30-4:30 p.m., East Parker County Library, 201 FM 1187 North, Aledo, 76008. epclibrary.com.
8/9
Clays 4 Cabins:
Fundraiser event for the Pioneer Cabin Park at the Doss Center. 8:45 a.m., Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch, 8270 Aledo Rd., Fort Worth. dosscenter.org/clays-for-cabins/.
8/9-8/11
Texas Tax-Free Weekend:
No sales tax on qualifying items including clothing, etc., priced less than $100. comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-490/.
8/10
Weatherford Cruise Night:
View hotrods, street rods, classics, performance cars and more. 7:00-10:00 p.m., 317 Santa Fe Dr. experienceweatherford.com.
8/14
School First Day 2024-2025:
Back to school for Aledo, Brock and Weatherford public schools. Details available online. aledoisd.org; brockisd.net; weatherfordisd.com.
8/31 and 9/1
Clark Gardens 2024 Model Train Show:
View model trains and enjoy food trucks and fun for the whole family. Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Clark Gardens, 567 Maddux Rd. clarkgardens.org.
Weekends Prior to First Mondays
Weatherford First Monday Trade Days:
Event is held Friday-Sunday prior to the first Monday of the month. Browse vendors. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., First Monday Trade Days Grounds, 200 Santa Fe Dr. www.weatherfordtx.gov.
Fourth Mondays
Weatherford Art Association Meeting:
Join for an artist demonstration and more. 6:00-7:45 p.m., Senior Center, 1225 Holland Lake Dr. weatherfordart.com.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Storytime at the Library:
Toddlers enjoy books and activities on Tuesdays and preschoolers on Thursdays. 10:30 a.m., Weatherford Public Library, 1014 Charles St. weatherfordtx.gov/142/library.
Wednesdays
VFW Post 4746:
Join to support local veterans. Burger night: Cost $5. (Steak Night on 1st & 3rd Fridays: Cost $20.) 6:00-8:00 p.m., 224 Zion Hill Rd. (817) 594-7356.
Second Thursdays
Gardeners’ Club of Parker County Monthly Meeting:
Learn gardening tips. 10:00 a.m., St. Francis Church, 117 Ranch House Rd., Willow Park. (817) 919-6280.
Parker County Camera Club Meeting:
All photography levels are invited. 6:00 p.m., Barlow Hall, 125 S. Waco St. [email protected].
Third Thursdays
Quilter’s Guild of Parker County:
Socialize: 6:15 p.m.; meeting: 6:45 p.m., Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church, 200 S. Lakeshore Dr., Hudson Oaks. quiltersguildofparkercounty.org.
Fridays
American Legion Post 163 Dinner:
Enjoy dinner for a nominal fee to support local veterans. Post opens: 5:00 p.m.; dinner: 6:00 p.m., 200 Cartwright Park Rd. Email [email protected] for information.
Second Fridays
Parker County Women’s and Newcomers’ Club:
Social hour: 9:30 a.m.; meeting: 10:30 a.m.; lunch: noon, Weatherford College Emerging Technologies and Workforce Solutions Building, 225 College Park Dr. pcwnc.org/monthly-meeting.