5/2
Friends of the Weatherford Library Spring Luncheon:
Join for lunch to raise funds for the children’s summer reading program. Author Dave Lieber will speak. Tickets: $30. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Northside Baptist Church, 910 N. Main St. For tickets, contact Kathy Ott at (817) 994-7360 or [email protected].
5/3
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, 317 Santa Fe Dr. npsot.org.
Talking Tombstone Tour:
Take a walk-through tour to learn more about Parker County’s history. Adults: $15; children: $10. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Old City Greenwood Cemetery, 300 Front St. parkercountyheritagesociety.com.
PCHD Citizen EMS Dollar Auction With a Twist:
Bring dollar bills and participate to win one of 20 special items. Cost: $20; includes a drink and hors d’oeuvres. 4:00-8:00 p.m., Weatherford High School Cafeteria, 2121 Bethel Rd. (817) 597-4871 or citizenems.com.
GRS Annual Kentucky Derby Watch Party:
Join this fundraiser for raffles and prizes for best hat and more. Free to attend. Buy a glass for $25, and drinks are free. Must be 21-plus. 4:30-6:30 p.m., Golden Reward Sanctuary, 1201 Friendship Rd. goldenrewardsanctuary.com/events.
5/4
Sunset on the Square:
Enjoy exquisite cuisine, live music and more. Tickets: $150. 5:00-8:30 p.m., 114 Austin Ave. d-winc.org/sunset-on-the-square.
5/6 and 5/20
Food Park Lounge Night:
Enjoy local eats and talented musicians. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Heritage Park Food Park, 317 Santa Fe Dr. experienceweatherford.com.
5/8
Go West Community Showcase:
Discover more than 50 local vendors and tasty food. 4:00-6:00 p.m., Morningstar, 128 Heather Wind Ln., Aledo. parkercountychamber.com.
5/9
Parker County Women’s and Newcomers’ Club Style Show and Basket Raffle:
Proceeds benefit Weatherford College women’s scholarship fund. 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.
5/10
Danny Wright in Concert “From Stage to Screen”:
Piano sensation Danny Wright will perform. Enjoy pre-concert wine and lite hors d’oeuvres. Tickets: $55. 7:00 p.m., Chandor Gardens, 711 W. Lee Ave. chandorgardensfoundation.org.
Back in Black-Weatherford Concert Series:
Listen to Back in Black, an AC/DC tribute band, and enjoy local food and drink vendors. Free admission. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Heritage Park Amphitheater, 503 Santa Fe Dr. experienceweatherford.com.
5/16
Movies in the Park:
Join the free showing of Mufasa-The Lion King. Bring a blanket and food, or grab dinner from on-site vendors. 7:30-10:00 p.m., Heritage Park Amphitheater, 503 Santa Fe Dr. experienceweatherford.com.
5/26
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.
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 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, 317 Santa Fe Dr. experienceweatherford.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.