8/2-8/30
A Matter of Balance:
AgriLife Extension free eight-session class, held every Monday and Wednesday, designed to reduce risk of falls, increase physical activity and sustain longer independent living. Limited space; register early online. 10:00 a.m.-noon, Parker County Extension Office, 604 North Main St. www.nctcog.org/aging-services/classes.
8/6
Sugar Rush Event:
Fundraising event, set up as an open house with appetizers, drinks and a band. 5:00-7:30 p.m., Children’s Advocacy Center, 1224 Clear Lake Road. Cheryl Bullock (982) 615-1992. For more information, visit www.cacparkercounty.org.
Night at the Museum:
A favorite night of the year, kids get the entire museum to themselves for an evening of fun, games, dinner and more. $25-$30. 5:00-10:00 p.m., Doss Heritage and Culture Center, 1400 Texas Street. For more information, visit www.dosscenter.org.
8/6-8/7
Fortunate Son:
Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival returns to Granbury for three shows. $40-$50. Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 2:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m., Granbury Opera House, 133 E. Pearl St, Granbury, TX 76048. www.granburytheatrecompany.org.
8/8
The Haggards:
Ben and Noel Haggard, sons of iconic Merle Haggard, perform a live tribute to their father. $39-$49. 3:00 p.m., Granbury Live, 110 N. Crockett, Granbury, TX 76048. www.thenewgranburylive.com.
8/13
Parker County Women’s and Newcomers:
PCWN welcomes author of Around Veal’s Station (Parker County beginnings), Laura Chance Smith. $11 for lunch. Social hour: 9:30 a.m.; meeting begins: 10:30 a.m. FUMC Family Life Center, 301 S. Main Street. For lunch reservation, contact Shirley at (817) 757-7379. For more information, visit www.pcwnc.org.
9/4-9/5
Model Train Show:
Back in 2021, enjoy model train heaven. Two train clubs, food trucks, face painting, trackless train rides and more. Regular prices apply to this event. Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Clark Gardens, 567 Maddux Road. For more information, visit www.clarkgardens.org.
Weekend prior to First Mondays
Weatherford First Monday Trade Days:
Event held on Friday-Sunday prior to the first Monday. One of the oldest open-aired markets in Texas steeped in tradition and located in the heart of the historical district. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., 200 Santa Fe Dr. [email protected] or (817) 598-4359.
Mondays
Aledo Farmers Market:
Now open all year long (weather permitting). Farm fresh items and homemade novelties available for purchase. 3:00-7:00 p.m., Aledo Community Center Parking Lot, 104 Robinson Ct., Aledo. www.aledo-texas.com.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Storytime at the Library:
Back in person and streamed live to Facebook. 10:30 a.m., Weatherford Public Library Reading Pavilion, 1014 Charles Street. www. weatherfordtx.gov/142/Library.
Third Thursdays
Evergreen for Senior Adults:
Hosted by Northside Baptist Church, senior adults enjoy a monthly meeting followed by a potluck lunch. 10:30 a.m., Northside Baptist Church, 910 N. Main Street.
Quilter’s Guild of Parker County:
Virtual meeting each month. Must email request, including name and phone number, to attend meeting. Link returned by email. Learn more on the website or on Facebook. 6:45 p.m., meets via Zoom. For details, email [email protected], or visit www.quiltersguildofparkercounty.org.
Second Fridays
Living Waters Writers:
Christian writing group for encouragement and feedback. Free open group. 2:00-4:00 p.m., Hood County Library,