2/28-4/18
Matter of Balance:
Eight-week course for older adults on how to overcome fear of falling, increase strength and balance and improve home environment. Free. 1:00-3:00 p.m., Couts United Methodist Church, 802 N. Elm St. For information and registration, contact Kathy Smith at (817) 598-6168 or [email protected].
3/5
Spring Fest Car Show 2022:
Top 40 judged car show benefits cancer research. Free to attend; $20 for participants. Registration: 8:00-11:00 a.m.; car show: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Willow Park Baptist Church, 129 S. Ranch House Rd., Willow Park. Text or call Chris Rodriguez, (706) 622-1253 or Rita Backes, (817) 304-7556.
Art in Action:
Support local artists and enjoy a variety of art. Free to attend. 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Weatherford Farmers Market, 217 Fort Worth Hwy. www.weatherford-chamber.com.
3/9
Homeschool Day — Pioneer Planting:
Free event. Registration opens March 1. 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Doss Heritage & Culture Center, 1400 Texas Dr., Pioneer Cabin Park — Double Log Cabin. www.dosscenter.org.
3/10
Mediterranean Cooking Workshop:
Learn Mediterranean cooking while participating hands on. $20/person. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Parker County Extension Office, 604 N. Main St. Sign up for workshop, (817) 598-6168.
3/12
Wine & Words:
Enjoy a glass of wine while Dr. Ron Tyler, editor of The Art of Texas, shares how art captured the uniquely Texan culture. $35. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Chandor Gardens Mansion. www.chandorgardensfoundation.org.
3/15-3/19
Kids Week:
Free programs for students all week. Some programs require registration, which opens March 3 at 10:00 a.m. Various times and programs each day, Doss Heritage & Culture Center. www.dosscenter.org.
3/17-3/18
Gardens to Galleries:
Kids spring break camp inspires 7- to 12-year-old students in creativity. $125 includes camp, supplies, T-shirt and more. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. each day. Day 1: Chandor Gardens; Day 2: Doss Heritage & Culture Center. www.chandorgardensfoundation.org.
3/18
Movies in the Park:
Encanto showing. Come early for a good spot. Grab food and drinks from vendors or bring your own. 7:30-10:00 p.m., Heritage Park Amphitheater, 378 Jack Borden Way. www.experienceweatherford.com.
3/19
Spring Fling 2022:
Join various artists and artisans for the annual Spring Fling. Come out and support local artists. Food vendors on-site. $5 admission. Noon-4:00 p.m., Chandor Gardens. www.chandergardensfoundation.org.
3/21
Fort Worth Decorative Painters:
Linda McDonald to teach a Halloween “Witches Boo” project. Guests welcome to join. Business meeting: 6:30 p.m.; painting: 7:00 p.m., Fort Worth Botanical Gardens, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth. Suzanne, (817) 269-2821 or www.fwdecorativepainters.com.
3/21-5/16
Walk Across Texas:
Parker County 2022 challenge with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Up to eight-member teams work toward 831-mile goal. In-person events, opportunities to meet and walk and other fun things. Virtual kick-off event: Noon. Information and team registration, www.Howdyhealth.org.
4/2
Bearcat Big Bass Fishing Tournament:
Event benefits Aledo High School Class of 2024 Project Celebration. Boat launch: safe light; Entertainment: Noon-2:00 p.m.; Weigh-in: 2:00 p.m., Rough Creek Park at Lake Granbury Marina, 2209 S. Morgan, Granbury. For more information, visit www.aledopc2024.com.