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Upcoming Events in Panhandle Plains
Sweetwater
Summer Blast
June 30-July 3
Nolan County Coliseum, 220 Coliseum Drive
Big Country Cutting Horse Association hosts this family-friendly rodeo event featuring activities for kids and a National Cutting Horse Association show.
Roscoe
Fourth of July Celebration and Plowboy Mudbog
July 2
Downtown Roscoe
This family-friendly day includes a parade, food, craft vendors, live music, fireworks, dancing, and the annual high-powered truck mud races of the Plowboy Mudbog.
Denver City
Fourth of July Celebration, Car Show, and Golf Tournament
July 3-4
Stuffy Moorehead Park, 1301 N. Avenue C
Festivities begin with a firework show at Yoakum County Park, followed by a full day of fun on Monday held at Moorehead Park. Lots of activities including a car show, cow chip bingo, entertainment, and games take place. Head over to Yoakum County Golf Club on Monday to participate in the golf scramble for chances to win prizes.
Big Spring
Pops in the Park
July 3
Comanche Trail Park Amphitheater , Golf Course Road
Get your Fourth of July festivities popping with the Big Spring Symphony and fireworks.
Coleman
Red, White, and Blue Bash
July 3
Coleman County Courthouse, 218 Commercial Ave.
Downtown Coleman comes to life for Independence Day with games, food, music, vendor booths, and a parade.
Abilene
Freedom Festival
July 3-4
Downtown Abilene and Taylor County Expo Center, 1700 SH 36
Let freedom ring with a Fourth of July parade, the Paramount Film Series, live bands, a car show, a bike show, vendors, food truck, games, and a children's area. Stick around for the fireworks show at dark.
San Angelo
Holiday Artillery Salutes
July 4
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 South Oakes St.
Historic Fort Concho does hourly artillery salutes to mark the nation's 246th birthday.
Canadian
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4-5
Various locations
Celebrate America's birthday with rodeos, dances, a parade, turtle races, an arts and crafts show, a watermelon feed, and fireworks.
Lubbock
Fourth on Broadway
July 4
Mackenzie Park , 301 I-27
For over three decades, Fourth on Broadway has been an event that Lubbock and the entire region look forward to year after year. Since its humble beginnings by a committee of downtown churches in 1991, the event has become a go-to summer celebration for thousands of West Texans. This year’s theme is “United We Stand.” The day starts with a parade and is followed by the annual Bolton Oil Youth Fishing Tournament, eating contests, a kids' area with water slides, a mechanical bull, an obstacle course, a petting zoo, and daytime concerts. The evening concert features some of the best local musicians and is followed by the fireworks show, synchronized to classic and contemporary patriotic music.
Sweetwater
Sparks in the Park
July 4
Newman Park, 100 Jack Hazzard Drive
Enjoy this annual annual Fourth of July fireworks show and celebration.
San Angelo
"Banjara Textiles from a Private Collection"
July 14-Sept. 11
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
This exhibition features exquisite traditional textiles made by the Banjara tribe of the Indian subcontinent.
"Towards a 21st Century Abstraction"
July 14-Sept. 11
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts presents an array of contemporary artwork themed around the work of abstract artists.
Friona
Cheeseburger Festival
July 16
Friona Community Center Complex, 600 W. 15th St.
Friona has embraced the cheeseburger as a food representative of its three major industries: beef, wheat, and dairy. In 2006, the first Cheeseburger Festival and Cookoff was held with Texas State Rep. Warren Chisum in attendance. Chisum encouraged the attendees to write letters asking the state to designate Friona as the Cheeseburger Capital of Texas. More than 300 letters were written, and in June 2007 Gov. Rick Perry made it official. Now, the festival is held annually on the third Saturday in July. Celebrating an American classic, this festival features 10 to 20 cheeseburger cookoff teams and plenty of food to go around. The event usually draws 2,500 to 3,000 locals and travelers alike. Last year, teams cooked 200 3-pound burgers to be judged on appearance, taste, and creativity. This year, the festival's 16th, attendees can sample burgers, visit vendors, and enjoy music at the Friona Community Center and Park.
San Angelo
National Cowboy Day
July 23
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 South Oakes St.
Celebrate the American cowboy with a skit by the Concho Cowboy Company and a talk about the American Plains Art Show currently taking place at Fort Concho.
Buffalo Gap
Tour de Gap
July 23
Old Settler's Reunion Grounds, 100 Vine St.
The 39th Tour de Gap bike race consists of three rides through the hills of south Taylor County with the 100K, 50K, and the 11-mile family fun ride.
Brownwood
Stagecoache Market Days
July 23-24
Stagecoache Event Center, 400 Old Comanche Road
Take a walk through a 1850s rock livery, see the orginal hired-hands farmhouse, and enjoy a peaceful 20-acre property that was once a historic stagecoach stop. Each month, you can support local farmers, ranchers, and area artisans by shopping at a vintage-inspired market that features art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, home décor, canned food, jams, jellies, and furnishings. The market is located in Early. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music, dancing, and local food.
San Angelo
Buffalo Soldier Anniversary Day
July 28
Fort Concho National Historc Landmark, 630 South Oakes St.
To mark the 156th anniversary of the creation of the famed Buffalo Soldier units in the U.S. Army, Fort Concho holds a flag-lowering and program.
Levelland
Junior Rodeo Cowboys Association Finals
July 29-31
Mallet Event Center, 2320 US 385 S.
The Junior Rodeo Cowboys Association (JRCA) is a nonprofit organization serving the rodeo interests of youth ages 3-19 from across the Texas Panhandle, northwest Texas, and western Oklahoma. Organized in 1998, the JRCA has enjoyed steady growth and now boasts around 200 members. The JRCA culminates each season with the Championship Awards Ceremony after the rodeo finals. Thousands of dollars worth of saddles, buckles, and other prizes are awarded. Every finals contestant is recognized and receives prizes.
Lubbock
Buddy Holly’s 85th Birthday Celebration
Aug. 6
The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, 1300 Mac Davis Lane
Celebrate the 85th birthday of Lubbock’s favorite son with guitarist Duane Eddy. The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation and Lubbock Entertainment Performing Arts Association give an evening of conversations and songs for Buddy Holly’s epic birthday celebration.
buddyhollyhall.com/event/buddy-hollys-85th-birthday-celebration
Levelland
World Series Team Roping
Aug. 12-14
Mallet Event Center, 2320 US 385 S.
Watch team ropers compete in the championship team roping competition.
Clovis Horse Sales
Aug. 19-20
Mallet Event Center, 2320 US 385 S.
Quality horses for all types of riders are up for sale. Each sale has different events featuring various types of horses. Events can include team ropings, cow horse futurities, and ranch horse competitions.
Albany
CareFest
Aug. 27
Happy Wife Happy Life Weddings and Events Venue, 999 FM 1084
A one-day music festival benefits six communities in the Big Country. Come experience scenic views while enjoying the best that Texas country music has to offer. Bring your cooler and a chair, get some grub from one of the food trucks, and enjoy the day with family and friends. This year’s acts include the Read Southall Band, Giovannie and the Hired Guns, and special guest Kevin Fowler. Up-and-comers that have been added to the lineup include Slade Coulter and Jacob Steely. Braden Davis, a local talent in Albany, is opening up the festival.
Brownwood
Stagecoache Market Days
Aug. 27-28
Stagecoache Event Center, 400 Old Comanche Road
Take a walk through a 1850s rock livery, see the orginal hired-hands farmhouse, and enjoy a peaceful 20-acre property that was once a historic stagecoach stop. Each month, you can support local farmers, ranchers, and area artisans by shopping at a vintage-inspired market that features art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, home décor, canned food, jams, jellies, and furnishings. The market is located in Early. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music, dancing, and local food.
Wichita Falls
After Hour Artwalk
Sept. 1
Downtown
Artists and musicians are invited to share their talent with the community during the After Hours Artwalk. Downtown businesses stay open late for shopping and dining. It is an evening full of great energy, community, and support for artists and local businesses.
Brownwood
Stagecoache Market Days
Sept. 3-4
Stagecoache Event Center, 400 Old Comanche Road
Take a walk through a 1850s rock livery, see the orginal hired-hands farmhouse, and enjoy a peaceful 20-acre property that was once a historic stagecoach stop. Each month, you can support local farmers, ranchers, and area artisans by shopping at a vintage-inspired market that features art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, home décor, canned food, jams, jellies, and furnishings. The market is located in Early. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music, dancing, and local food.
Lubbock
Buddy Holly’s Birthday Bash
Sept. 7
Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave.
Celebrate the 86th birthday of Lubbock’s favorite son, Buddy Holly, with music, birthday cake, and screenings of "Buddy Holly: Rave On" at the Buddy Holly Center.
Korn and Evanescence in Concert
Sept. 7
United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave.
Join Lubbock’s rock station FMX for its 41st birthday with a performance by rock bands Korn and Evanescence.
depts.ttu.edu/unitedsupermarketsarena/events/special/2022-korn-and-evanescence.php
San Angelo
"Working on the Railroad"
Sept. 8-11
Railway Museum of San Angelo, 703 S. Chadbourne St.
Experience a historical play about the life and work of Arthur Stilwell, the railroad magnate of San Angelo. Enjoy champagne and heavy appetizers under the stars on the platform following the performance.
Cowboy Gathering
Sept. 9-10
First Financial Pavilion, 50 E. 43rd St.
Celebrate the cowboy way of life at this two-day traditional country and Western swing music festival. Fifteen bands perform over the weekend, including Jake Hooker and the Outsiders, Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys, Jeff Woolsey and the Dancehall Kings, Darrell McCall, and Tony Booth. Auctions and raffles benefit the San Angelo House of Faith charity. There's also a cowboy church service, concessions, and vendors.
Wichita Falls
"Beauty and the Beast"
Sept. 9-10, 16-18, 23-25, 30; Oct. 1
The Wichita Theatre, 919 Indiana Ave.
See the Broadway musical based on the classic fairy tale and animated film, with fantastical costumes and sets and entertainment for the entire family.
San Angelo
Second Saturday
Sept. 10
Railway Museum of San Angelo, 703 S. Chadbourne St.
The museum’s kid-sized, motorized train chugs around the grounds. There are living history tours, vendor booths, food trucks, and a new treasure hunt to help people discover the depot’s secrets.
Quanah
Fall Festival
Sept. 11
Downtown Quanah, 300 S. Main St.
At the 39th annual Quanah Fall Festival, visitors can enjoy arts and crafts, food, games, and tractor, car, and truck shows.
Lubbock
Tesla in Concert
Sept. 13
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center , 1501 Mac Davis Lane
Rock out like it's 1981 with Tesla at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. This indoor venue provides an acoustical advantage that takes you back to the '80s.
Wichita Falls
"Cindy Williams: Me, Myself, and Shirley"
Sept. 13
The Wichita Theatre, 919 Indiana Ave
Best known for her iconic role as Shirley Feeney in the hit television series "Laverne and Shirley," Cindy Williams is a versatile actress and comedian who overcame a challenging childhood to pursue her love of acting and found stardom. Williams shares her memories and hilarious backstage tales, covering a lifetime in entertainment.
San Angelo
Paintbrush Alley Market Days
Sept. 17
Paintbrush Alley and Pop Art Museum, 33 W. Twohig Ave.
Live music, food, and vendors make Paintbrush Alley and the Pop Art Museum come alive and showcase why San Angelo was named the Visual Arts Capital of Texas.
Concho Valley Archaeology Fair
Sept. 17
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St.
Dozens of booths and stations offer programs and hands-on activities. The program covers historic and prehistoric cultures that have called the Concho Valley home over the past five centuries.
Levelland
Cotton and Crude Festival
Sept. 17
Downtown Levelland
The second annual Cotton and Crude Festival features a parade, street fair with over 100 outdoor vendors, and an evening concert with Will Bannister and headliner Giovannie and the Hired Guns.
Anson
Party in the Park
Sept. 17
Anson City Park, 2201 Avenue G
Join in for a day of entertainment in a family-friendly environment. Live bands are playing, and kids are entertained with all the fun activities available at the park. There is shopping as well as delicious food available. This is a BYOB event and free to the public.
Wichita Falls
"Jersey Tenors"
Sept. 20
The Wichita Theatre, 919 Indiana Ave.
The newest opera/rock mash-up sensation creates an explosive blend of the most iconic opera classics alongside such rock 'n' roll industry greats as Queen, Journey, Elton John, and Billy Joel to name but a few.
San Angelo
"True Texas II: Folk and Traditional Arts of Our Region"
Sept. 22-Nov. 27
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
In this exhibit, 22 craftsmen are featured from 9 of the 18 counties that make up the Concho Valley Region. Be they forged or fired, etched or stitched, crocheted or woven, many of the handworked craft forms featured here have been an integral part of the folkways of the region since those first early settlers arrived.
Faculty Biennial Exhibition
Sept. 22-Nov. 27
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
Come view works by faculty members of Angelo State University's Art Department.
"True Texas II: Folk and Traditional Arts of the Concho Valley"
Sept. 22-Nov. 27
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
This juried collection of fine craft and folk artistry features pieces by artists from nine counties in the Concho Valley.
Lubbock
Cody Johnson in Concert
Sept. 23
Cook’s Garage, 11002 US 87
Mark your calendars for a show by Texas country artist Cody Johnson at Cook’s Garage. This iconic venue is the perfect retro background for an outdoor concert with old-fashioned cars and neon signs.
Kevin James
Sept. 24
Helen DeVitt Jones Theater at The Buddy Holly Hall, 1300 Mac Davis Lane
Kevin James began his career as a stand-up comedian on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom. "The King of Queens," which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. James has been a producer, co-writer, and star in numerous comedy hits including "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" and "Here Comes the Boom." Some of most well-known roles include "Pixels," "Grown Ups," "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry," and "Hubie Halloween."
Canadian
Canadian River Beach Club Calf Fry and Barbecue Cookoff
Sept. 24
Jones Pavillion, 1101 N. Sixth St.
Bring the family—and those who've never experienced calf fries—to this calf fry and barbecue cookoff for good eats and good times.
Graford
Possum Fest Barbecue and Chili Cookoff
Sept. 30-Oct. 1
Possum Kingdom Chamber of Commerce, 362 FM 2353 N.
Take a weekend to relax with good food and drinks, live entertainment, an assortment of shopping with local vendors, and silent and live auctions.
Brownwood
Stagecoache Market Days
Oct. 1-2, 15-16
Stagecoache Event Center, 400 Old Comanche Road
Take a walk through a 1850s rock livery, see the orginal hired-hands farmhouse, and enjoy a peaceful 20-acre property that was once a historic stagecoach stop. Each month, you can support local farmers, ranchers, and area artisans by shopping at a vintage-inspired market that features art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, home décor, canned food, jams, jellies, and furnishings. The market is located in Early. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music, dancing, and local food.
Lubbock
"Little Women, The Musical"
Oct. 7-9
McDonald Moody Auditorium, 5601 19th St.
Based on the beloved American novel by Louisa May Alcott, this musical follows the story of Jo March and her sisters and family. Set during the Civil War, the performance has beautiful music and a message about family that's suitable for all ages.
visitlubbock.org/event/lcu-theatre-presents-little-women-the-musical
Wichita Falls
"Wait Until Dark"
Oct. 7-8, 13-15, 20-22
Backdoor Theatre , 501 Indiana Ave.
In this suspensful thriller, Susan Hendrix, a blind woman, is imperiled by a trio of men in her own apartment. As the climax builds, Susan discovers that her blindness just might be the key to her escape, but she and her tormentors must wait until dark to play out this classic thriller’s chilling conclusion.
San Angelo
Second Saturday
Oct. 8
Railway Museum of San Angelo, 703 S. Chadbourne St.
The museum’s kid-sized, motorized train chugs around the grounds. There are living history tours, vendor booths, food trucks, and a new treasure hunt to help people discover the depot’s secrets.
Wichita Falls
Buddy Walk
Oct. 8
Garnett Field at McNiel Junior High, 4712 Barnett Road
Bring the family out to unite for a common cause and raise funds for The Arc of Wichita County and Play for All Community Playground at the 2022 Wichita Falls Buddy Walk. Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today. Enjoy bounce houses, food trucks, music, prizes, carnival games, raffle drawings, and other activities.
Mad Hatter Tea Party
Oct. 8
Kell House Museum, 900 Bluff St.
Wear your wildest clothes and join in the fun of an interactive showing of the tea party scene from the classic "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll. Learn about Victorian tea customs while snacking on punch and cake and discover historic lawn games such as croquet. Enjoy a morning the way the Kell children might have over 100 years ago.
San Angelo
Scare Station at the Railway Museum
Oct. 13-15, 20-22, 27-29, 31
Railway Museum of San Angelo, 703 S. Chadbourne St.
There are places on Earth where the veil between the living and the dead has grown thin. In San Angelo, there is such a place: a train station that has stood for over 100 years. Once it shuttled people to new lives, now it transports the dead to the hereafter. This Halloween season, venture into this station at your own risk.
Halloween Night Tours
Oct. 14, 22, 29
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St.
Fort Concho invites you to join along for a spook-tacular haunted house in the Quartermaster. Children under 6 are free, however they need to be with an adult at all times.
Levelland
Petticoats on the Prairie
Oct. 14-15
Mallet Event Center, 2320 US 385 S.
Visit a two-day juried show and the premier vintage market of West Texas since 2010. Shop unique vendors from all over the U.S. with the best in vintage, furniture, antiques, clothing, handmade goods, industrial, jewelry, repurposed items, and cool junk, too.
Lubbock
Grape Day Celebration
Oct. 15
Llano Estacado Winery, 3426 E. FM 1585
Celebrate the grape harvest and 46 years of Texas winemaking at the 28th annual Grape Day Celebration. Patrons can enjoy self-guided tours, art booths, local vendors, food, bounce houses for kids, and live music from local favorites.
Canadian
Fall Foliage Festival
Oct. 15-16
Various locations
As fall rolls in, Canadian celebrates leaf-peeping season with nature tours, an art show, a quilt show, arts and crafts, a car show, and even a snake show.
Iowa Park
Wicked Wine Run
Oct. 15
Horseshoe Bend Cellars Vineyard and Winery, 3399 Peterson Road South
Bring friends and besties to get into shape and run the Wicked Wine Run, a wine-fueled night out with great music, food trucks, games, a 5K run and 1K wine tasting walk, and a wine festival.
San Angelo
En Plein Air Texas
Oct. 21-29
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts , 1 Love St.
"En plein air" is the French term for painting out in the open air. At the ninth annual En Plein Air Texas, visitors can watch over the shoulders of professional artists as they paint their interpretations of the Concho Valley area, ask questions, attend the free talks and demos, eat lunch with an artist, and take home a moment in time painted by one of the artists.
Wichita Falls
Haunted Tours
Oct. 21-22, 28-29
Kell House Museum, 900 Bluff St.
This is not your typical haunted house. Tour the 113-year-old historic house museum after dark and see for yourself if it is haunted.
Cisco
Pie Fest
Oct. 22
Conrad Hilton Center, 309 Conrad Hilton Blvd.
Attend a good old-fashioned summer festival with Pie Fest. This pie-centric event includes a pie baking contest, pie eating contest, pie in the face game, and a 40-foot long pie buffet. There is also lots of family fun, games, music, a car show, food, and arts and crafts.
Wichita Falls
Falls Jam
Oct. 22
Multi-Purpose Events Center, 1000 Fifth St.
The second annual Falls Jam, presented by Herb Easley Motors, is a day full of top-notch musical talent—all to benefit the mission of Big Country Veterans.
Lubbock
A Day to Remember, The Used, and Magnolia Park in Concert
Oct. 25
Lonestar Pavilion and Event Center, 602 E. 19th St.
Reminisce on a day in the 2000s with A Day to Remember, The Used, and Magnolia Park at one of Lubbock’s most popular outdoor venues.
songkick.com/concerts/40401723-a-day-to-remember-at-lonestar-pavilion-and-event-center
San Angelo
Downtown Stroll Trick-or-Treat
Oct. 27
Downtown San Angelo, 24 W. Concho Ave.
Local businesses hand out treats to those who come dressed in Halloween costumes.
Día de Los Muertos
Oct. 28-29
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, 1 Love St.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with the San Angelo Hispanic Heritage Museum and Cultural Center along the Concho Riverwalk and on the Riverstage. There is a community altar, 5K and 1-mile runs, a car show, music, vendors, and a Catrina (Mexican skull face painting) contest.
Wichita Falls
Not-So-Scary Halloween
Oct. 28
River Bend Nature Center, 2200 Third St.
The 16th annual Not-So-Scary Halloween is a great way for kids to enjoy the treats of Halloween without the tricks. There's a costume contest, music, tasty food, cool games, fun crafts, a cakewalk, pumpkin decorating, candy, and a Flashlight Fun Trail through the United Children's Garden. DJ Marcus “Maniac” McGee is emceeing throughout the night, and the Ruby N. Priddy Butterfly and Nature Conservatory is open for you to enjoy.
"Clue the Musical"
Oct. 28-Nov. 26
The Wichita Theatre, 919 Indiana Ave.
The internationally popular game staged as a fun-filled musical brings the world’s best-known suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery of who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room, and with what weapon. This dinner theater event features an opportunity for audience engagement, comic antics, and surprise twists.
Jack o' Lantern Jubilee
Oct. 29
Kell House Museum, 900 Bluff St.
Bring the family and enjoy fall-themed actvities on the Kell House grounds. Decorate a pumpkin, play games, participate in a scavenger hunt, and snap some fall pictures.
Lubbock
Piff the Magic Dragon and Puddles Pity Party
Nov. 3
The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, 1300 Mac Davis Lane
Have a magical experience with Piff the Magic Dragon and Puddles Pity Party as they stop in Lubbock on their Misery Loves Company Tour. Piff blends magic with comedy, while Puddles, the 7-foot sad clown whose golden voice is comparable to rock legends like Tom Jones and Freddie Mercury, sings.
visitlubbock.org/event/piff-the-magic-dragon-and-puddles-pity-party-the-misery-loves-company-tour
Wichita Falls
Christmas Magic
Nov. 3-6
Multi-Purpose Events Center, 1000 Fifth St.
This fundraising event features vendors from around the country and includes clothing boutiques, one-of-a-kind crafted gifts, collectibles, Christmas décor, repurposed items, and a world of food to eat.
San Angelo
Murder Mystery at Fort Concho
Nov. 4-5
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St.
Modeled after the board game “Clue,” a murder at Fort Concho gives you the opportunity to play detective for a night. Listen to the suspects’ alibis, search for clues, and help Miss Terri Salva solve the whodunit. Come alone or come as a group.
Wichita Falls
Steve Trevino
Nov. 4
Multi-Purpose Events Center, 1000 Fifth St.
He’s fluent in wife, loves beer and barbecue, and is “America’s Favorite Husband.” Comedian Steve Treviño shares hilarious observations on fatherhood, husband-hood, and modern life-hood.
Lubbock
Justin Moore in Concert
Nov. 5
The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, 1300 Mac Davis Lane
Join country music star Justin Moore at the Buddy Holly Hall as he performs his latest album, "Late Nights and Longnecks." With a classic country charm and multi-platinum hits, this is sure to be a concert for the books.
Tim Allen
Nov. 12
Helen DeVitt Jones Theater at The Buddy Holly Hall, 1300 Mac Davis Lane
Laugh with award-winning actor and comedian Tim Allen at The Buddy Holly Hall. This show is sure to be an enjoyable evening in downtown Lubbock.
Wichita Falls
The Best Christmas Pageant
Nov. 18-19, 25-26; Dec. 2-3, 8-10
Backdoor Theatre , 501 Indiana Ave.
See the comedic family musical about the worst kids in the history of the world, the Herdmans, crashing Sunday school and demanding parts in the Christmas pageant. The whole town panics and soon everyone is calling for director Grace to fire the Herdmans. Grace and the reverend help their community see the Christmas story (and the Herdman kids) through new eyes in this musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic.
"A Christmas Story: the Musical"
Nov. 18-Dec. 17
The Wichita Theatre, 919 Indiana Ave.
This musical brings the holiday classic "A Christmas Story" to life. The story takes place in the 1940s in Indiana and focuses on a child named Ralphie, who wants a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas.
Fantasy of Lights
Nov. 21-Dec. 26
Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft Blvd.
The Midwestern State University-Burns Fantasy of Lights is one of the largest holiday displays of its kind in the region, providing a festive holiday atmosphere on campus and a focal point for holiday activities in North Texas.
Lubbock
Deck the Halls with Disney
Nov. 22
Helen DeVitt Jones Theater at The Buddy Holly Hall, 1300 Mac Davis Lane
Disney Concerts presents Deck the Halls with Disney featuring DCappella. Delight in a family night out set to the magical and musical sounds of Disney’s premier a cappella singing sensation, DCappella. Kick off the holiday season as DCappella takes you through a musical journey featuring all of your favorite holiday songs plus Disney’s greatest hits from "Encanto," "The Little Mermaid," "The Lion King," "Frozen," and "Moana."
Wichita Falls
ElectriCritters: A Lighted Christmas Display
Nov. 25-Dec. 23
River Bend Nature Center, 2200 Third St.
With the flip of a switch, more than 60,000 lights on more than 200 lighted displays glitter and sparkle, bringing with it the sights and sounds of the season. ElectriCritters is a fundraiser for River Bend Nature Center and directly supports River Bend’s hands-on natural science education and outreach programs for children and adults.
Carriage Rides
Nov. 25-Dec. 24
The Forum, 2120 Speedway Ave.
Take a tour of the Christmas light displays through a beautiful country club neighborhood while riding in a magically decorated carriage.
San Angelo
Santa's Santa Fe Christmas
Nov. 26
Railway Museum of San Angelo, 703 S. Chadbourne St.
Santa Claus is coming to town by train. Stick around for free photo opportunities next to Santa. Guests can partake in shopping a variety of vendor booths, and various food trucks are on site selling their delicious entrees.
Wichita Falls
Santa House
Nov. 30-Dec. 9
Kell House Museum, 900 Bluff St.
Santa and company invite you for a visit to their Texas home for the holidays. Santa’s elves guide visitors of all ages through a magical Christmas wonderland, including the original play “The Magical Rocking Horse, Part I,” a visit with Santa himself, a stop in Mrs. Claus’ kitchen for a cookie, and then step into Santa’s workshop to make an ornament to take home.
