Trish ChoateWichita Falls Times Record News
You can celebrate, take in a free movie with the kids, dance — salsa, line and square, and check out the latest art exhibit that has landed in the city during this weekend's full slate of events in Wichita Falls.
Celebrations in observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is Sept. 15-Oct. 15, offer the opportunity to enjoy Mexican food and culture at the annual Fiestas Patrias at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. And a car show, food and live music are among the offerings at El Grito Festival downtown.
The opening reception for "Birds in Art," a traveling exhibition at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Texas, will have live birds on hand from Wild Bird Rescue to educate attendees Saturday afternoon.
The city is also going to be hopping with opportunities to move to the music in a variety of settings, and families can munch free popcorn while watching a Mutant Ninja Turtles movie — also free — at the Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market.
Yes, Friday the 13th is coming up this weekend. But luckily, there will be plenty to do to distract yourself from any superstitions.
Here is more of what's in store Thursday through Sunday.
Thursday, Sept. 12
Wichita Falls Art Association Members Showcase 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at Kemp Center for the Arts, 1300 Lamar St. The exhibit runs through Sept. 28. The arts center is open Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. and stays open late until 8 p.m. Thursdays.
The 48th annual "Birds in Art" exhibition 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Texas, 2 Eureka Circle. The traveling exhibit features artwork created by 60 artists from across the world. It will be on display through Dec. 7 during museum hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays. Call 940-397-8900 for more information. An opening reception will be 2-5 p.m. Saturday.
Pottery Pop-Up with Carol Castro Ceramics 10 a.m. Magpie Collective, 1509 Lamar St.
Exhibit featuring local multimedia artist Sandi Gant 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday Museum of North Texas History, 720 Indiana Ave.
Kell House Fall Exhibit Brush and Beyond: Art of Symmetryopen 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 29 at Kell House Heritage Center, 900 Bluff St.
"Momento," annual juried exhibition 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 9th Street Studios, 920 Ninth St. The exhibit will be on display 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday through Oct. 4.
Storytime at the Wichita Falls Public Library 10:30-11:15 a.m. 600 11th St. For children 5 and under but all ages welcome. Meet on the blue carpet in the youth department for stories and songs. A craft or activity will follow in the Activity Room.
Mommy & Me: On the Farm 10 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. Crashworks STEAM Studio & Makerspace, 900 Indiana Ave.
Reservations for the September meeting of the Desk and Derrick Club of Wichita Falls due by 4 p.m. to Diana Walker, dwalker@sjoc.netor 940-716-5344. The meeting will be noon Sept. 18 at The Forum. Cody Melton, deputy fire chief of the Wichita Falls Fire Department, will speak on "General Fire Safety and Different Response Protocols."
On the Wall Workshop: Felted Birds 5:30-7 p.m. Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Texas, 2 Eureka Circle. Celebrate the museum's "Birds in Art" exhibit by creating a little bird with needlepoint felting.
Dried Floral Wreath Class 6-8 p.m. Gilbert Creek Gardens, 411 E. Third St., Burkburnett.
Square Dance Lessons 7-9 p.m. Red River Valley Square and Round Dance Association, 812 Travis St.
Line Dancing 7 p.m. Legends Roadhouse, 3305 Sheppard Access Road.
Songs & Stories: Featuring Bailey Hatton and Sarah Schafer 8 p.m. The Iron Horse Pub, 615 Eighth St.
Friday, Sept. 13
Cash bingo at the 50 Plus Zone 2 p.m. Cards must be purchased by 1:50 p.m., 600 Eleventh St.
"Ray" movie 3:30 p.m. 50 Plus Zone, 600 Eleventh St.
Silent Book Club 5:30-7 p.m. Frank & Joe's Coffee House, 2929 Bob Ave. in Parker Square.
"Steel Magnolias"6:30 p.m. Stage 2 Dinner Theatre, 914 Indiana Ave.Tickets available online and at the box office.
Friday night live band dance with the Pony Express 7-9:30 p.m. 50 Plus Zone Ballroom, second floor, 600 11th St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: $7 for 50 Plus Zone members and $12 for the general public. Snack sponsor is Kinder Hearts Home Health and Hospice.
Friday Night Date Night with Patrick Boston 7 p.m. OG Cellars at The Holt, 600 Eighth St.
David Holcomb at 6th Street Winery 7:30-10:30 p.m. 600 Sixth St.
Movies at the Market: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" 7:45 p.m. Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market, 713 Ohio Ave. Free movie and free popcorn.
Karaoke Friday 8-11:55 p.m. B&R Bar, 2617 Plaza Parkway, Suite 601.
Malford Milligan and Tin Cadillac Band 9:30 p.m. The Iron Horse Pub, 615 Eighth St.
Saturday, Sept. 14
First Responders Day7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wichita Falls Farmers Market, 807 Austin St.
Drone Search Contest 8 a.m. for amateur drone operators hosted by University Kiwanis Club of Wichita Falls at University Kiwanis Park, 4400 Southwest Parkway. Look for a University of Kiwanis feather banner near the playground. First flight is at 8:30 a.m. Each operator will have 12 minutes to search and capture images of 10 objects. Only one drone will be in the field at a time.
Texas Concealed Carry Certification 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. by Corsair Tactical Solutions at the East Branch YMCA, 302 Tulsa St.
Junior League of Wichita Falls: New Member Super Saturday 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. JLWF Center, 2302 Midwestern Parkway. This event is for all community members interested in learning about JLWF, to onboard prospective members and help volunteer-driven women find connections with others like them.
Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market9 a.m.-1 p.m. 713 Ohio Ave.
No Bull No Bling Horse Show 9 a.m. Western Heritage Cowboy Church, 9210 State Highway 79 N. Horse show clinic followed by official horse show.
Art Lab: Studio Saturday 10 a.m.-noon Kemp Center for the Arts, 1300 Lamar Avenue. Free and for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Basics of Landscape Design 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Smith's Gardentown, 4940 Seymour Highway.
Cafecito with a Cop 10 a.m.-noon Brewnita Cafe 3115 Kemp Blvd.
Hunting, Fishing and Farming Expo 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall, 1000 Fifth St.
Atwood's 10-2 Fundraiser for Jolly Volunteer Fire Department 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 2047 Loop 11. Two hotdogs and a drink for $1.
Mommy & Me: On the Farm 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Crashworks STEAM Studio & Makerspace, 900 Indiana Ave.
Blush & Honey Boutique turns 6 10 a.m. 2915 Bob Avenue in Parker Square. Vendor pop-ups, doughnuts, mimosas and giveaways.
Sunflowers and Zinnias on sale from Ritchie Farm and Nursery 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Clay County Depot, 101 W. Gilbert, Henrietta
RRHD Cookout to benefit the United Methodist Men 11 a.m. Red River Harley-Davidson, 4514 Northwest Freeway.
Charlie-Thornberry Volunteer Fire Department Burger Feed 11 a.m. Western Heritage Cowboy Church, 9210 State Highway 79 N. Fundraiser to benefit VFD's needs to repair and purchase equipment.
Country and Western artist Mo Robson at the Hunting, Fishing and Farming Expo noon-2 p.m. 1000 Fifth St.
Fiestas Patrias 2024 noon-11 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 421 Marconi St. Mexican food, dance, live music and more at this event benefiting the church.
LEGO League 1-3 p.m. CrashWorks STEAM Studio & Makerspace, 900 Indiana Ave.
Craft & co*cktails: Game Day 1-3 p.m. Pelican's, 2301 Midwestern Parkway.
"Disney Beauty and the Beast" 2-4:30 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m. Wichita Theatre, 919 Indiana Ave. Ticketsavailable onlineor at the door.
The 48th annual "Birds in Art" exhibition 2-5 p.m. opening reception at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Texas, 2 Eureka Circle. Wild Bird Rescue will be there with education birds and will accept donations of used towels, gallon trash bags, Dawn dish soap and toilet paper. The traveling exhibit will be on display through Dec. 7 during museum hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays. Call the museum at 940-397-8900 for more information.
El Grito Festival 2024 2-8 p.m. 417 Indiana Ave. Food, entertainment, live music, live DJ, raffles, car show and vendors. The festival will feature the TexMex Junkies and Los Lost Boyz and will benefit nonprofits.
"Sunflower Gnome" family workshop 2 p.m. by How Great Thou Art Painting Studio at the Kemp Center for the Arts 1300 Lamar St.
Kickin It to Fall 3-8 p.m. Burkburnett Permian Park, 705 Davy Drive, Burkburnett. Car and motorcycle show, vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, fall games, raffle and DJ C.E.D.
Mike Franklin and Mark Murphy at P3 Restaurant 6-11 p.m. 1100 Sheppard Access Road.
"Steel Magnolias"6:30 p.m. Stage 2 Dinner Theatre, 914 Indiana Ave.Tickets available online and at the box office.
Open Mic Night at Collective Coffee 7-9 p.m. on the patio 4001 Taft Blvd. First-time event.
Swinging Stars Dance and Student Workshop 7-7:30 p.m. workshop followed by mainstream square dance 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. with caller Scott Bennett, Red River Valley Round and Square Dance Association, 812 Travis St.
Jay Burnam Live at 6th Street Winery 7:30 p.m. 600 Sixth St.
Salsa & Bachata Dance Nights 8 p.m. by Salsa with Juan at Broad Street Billiards, 1300 14th St. 8 p.m. lessons and 10 p.m. social dancing.
Local Zero 9:30 p.m. The Iron Horse Pub, 615 Eighth St.
Kenzie's Drag Show Birthday Party 9:30 p.m. with 80s "Stranger Things" theme at The Deep End, 5120 Greenbriar Road.
Sunday, Sept. 15
Hunting, Fishing and Farming Expo 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall, 1000 Fifth St.
Motors and Mochas 10 a.m. Frank & Joe's Coffee House 2919 Bob Ave. in Parker Square.
"Disney Beauty and the Beast" 2:30-5 p.m. Wichita Theatre, 919 Indiana Ave. Ticketsavailable onlineor at the door.
Music Bingo Sunday-Covers, Parodies and One-Hit Wonders 5 p.m. Wichita Falls Brewing Company, 701 Indiana Ave.
Did we miss your event coming up this weekend? Email TChoate@gannett.com and please include a photo.
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Trish Choate is the interim editor for the Wichita Falls Times Record News, San Angelo Standard-Times and Abilene Reporter-News. Contact Trish with news tips at tchoate@gannett.com. Read her recent workhere. Her X handle is @Trishapedia.
