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Santa's Mailbox

FREE • ALL AGES • PUBLIC WELCOME Children can mail their letters to Santa in the colorful mailbox located next to the flagpole at the MSU Burns Fantasy of Lights. Here are some things to remember: - You do not have to put a stamp on the outside of your envelope. - You must include an additional envelope (return envelope) that is self-addressed and has a stamp. Santa will mail back a letter in the enclosed stamped envelope provided by you!

MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights

Join everyone this upcoming holiday season for the annual MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights at Midwestern State University, located on the Hardin Lawn. The festivities will begin on November 21 with the Lighting Ceremony, with the display turning on each night until December 26.

THE NUTCRACKER – WICHITA FALLS BALLET THEATRE

GUN & KNIFE SHOW

This Wichita Falls Gun & Knife Show will be held at Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall Saturday, Dec 3rd, and Sunday, Dec 4th, 2022. General Admission Tickets are $10. Children under 10 years old get in for free. All federal, state, and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. TWCA Shows Inc Contact: Mike Rucker Phone: (940) 631-5316 Email: flyingpreacher316@yahoo.com

WICHITA WEST VFD 41ST ANNUAL WINTER CRAFT SHOW

Wichita West VFD hosts their annual Arts & Craft show the first weekend of December each year. They do this to help raise funds for operating costs within the department, as well as to raise community awareness of local VFDs and encourage community support of all area volunteer fire departments.

Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Christmas in the Park!

Watch Santa arrive on the Parks and Recreation train at 12:50 p.m. Then participate in Santa's Candy Cane Scramble at 1:00 p.m. Over 10,000 Candy Canes will be scattered at Scotland Park Softball Field, with 16 PRIZE Candy Canes! There will be FREE activities for the entire family! -Carnival Games -Christmas Crafts -Train Rides -Visit with Santa Claus

Neighborhood City Services Fair

Come by and visit with City departments to receive information on programs that will help our community.

TEXAS OKLAHOMA BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION

Schedule: 1:00pm – Books open 2:00-3:45pm – Exhibitions 4:00pm – Youth/Juniors Open race to follow

TEXAS OKLAHOMA BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION: 5D Jackpot

Schedule: 1:00 pm – Books open 2:00-3:45 pm – Exhibitions 4:00 pm – Youth/Juniors Open race to follow

ElectriCritters: A Lighted Christmas Display 2022

With the flip of a switch, more than 60,000 lights on more than 200 lighted displays will glitter and sparkle, bringing the sights and sounds of the season to adults and children. Our Nature Gift shop will be open for holiday shopping! We are excited to announce that due to the generosity of donors, admission to ElectriCritters will be made free to the public again this year! 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! River Bend is stroller and wheelchair accessible. River Bend is located at 2200 3rd St. near the main entrance to Lucy Park.

77TH ARMY BAND: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

This holiday season, enjoy a special treat from the 77th Army Band of Fort Sill, Oklahoma! The Pride of Fort Sill is embarking on a two-state “Home For The Holidays” tour to bring some good cheer across Oklahoma and Texas. This is a FREE concert and open to the public! These Soldier Musicians will perform a mix of traditional and contemporary holiday favorites, sure to fill you with holiday cheer!

ElectriCritters: A Lighted Christmas Display 2022

With the flip of a switch, more than 60,000 lights on more than 200 lighted displays will glitter and sparkle, bringing the sights and sounds of the season to adults and children. Our Nature Gift shop will be open for holiday shopping! We are excited to announce that due to the generosity of donors, admission to ElectriCritters will be made free to the public again this year! 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! River Bend is stroller and wheelchair accessible. River Bend is located at 2200 3rd St. near the main entrance to Lucy Park.

MSU GRADUATION

ElectriCritters: A Lighted Christmas Display 2022

With the flip of a switch, more than 60,000 lights on more than 200 lighted displays will glitter and sparkle, bringing the sights and sounds of the season to adults and children. Our Nature Gift shop will be open for holiday shopping! We are excited to announce that due to the generosity of donors, admission to ElectriCritters will be made free to the public again this year! 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! River Bend is stroller and wheelchair accessible. River Bend is located at 2200 3rd St. near the main entrance to Lucy Park.

HOMETOWN HOLIDAY POPS

Join the WFSO as they celebrate the festive sounds of the holiday season. Bring your entire family to this holiday classic that has been a WFSO tradition since 1985.

Parks and Recreation Christmas Trolley Tours

Come ride the City of Wichita Falls trolley and visit with Santa! Join us at the Recreation Center in RM 205. Before the ride, you can visit Santa, complete a craft, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. The trip starts at the Recreation Center and will end at the same location after a ride through the Fantasy of Lights/Country Club tour. You can register online! Tuesday, Dec 13th, and Thursday, Dec. 15th from 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

ElectriCritters: A Lighted Christmas Display 2022

With the flip of a switch, more than 60,000 lights on more than 200 lighted displays will glitter and sparkle, bringing the sights and sounds of the season to adults and children. Our Nature Gift shop will be open for holiday shopping! We are excited to announce that due to the generosity of donors, admission to ElectriCritters will be made free to the public again this year! 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! River Bend is stroller and wheelchair accessible. River Bend is located at 2200 3rd St. near the main entrance to Lucy Park.

ElectriCritters: A Lighted Christmas Display 2022

With the flip of a switch, more than 60,000 lights on more than 200 lighted displays will glitter and sparkle, bringing the sights and sounds of the season to adults and children. Our Nature Gift shop will be open for holiday shopping! We are excited to announce that due to the generosity of donors, admission to ElectriCritters will be made free to the public again this year! 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! River Bend is stroller and wheelchair accessible. River Bend is located at 2200 3rd St. near the main entrance to Lucy Park.

CIRQUE MUSICA: HOLIDAY WONDERLAND

Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland is a must-see holiday event to usher in the magic of the season. Igniting joy and wonder to Kay Yeager Coliseum on December 21st, “Wonderland” is an all-new musical journey that will transport audiences to a magical land far away for a fun-filled, unforgettable holiday-themed show experience. Featuring the talented cast of Cirque Musica, spectators will be dazzled by the acrobats, aerialists, hilarious hijinks and holiday cheer. The show blends the spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism of today’s greatest circus performers with a musical mix of timeless seasonal favorites. Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland is an unforgettable experience for the entire family to enjoy a world-class circus experience infused with the holiday classics we all love. Treat your family and create memories you will cherish forever at Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland! WARNING: Theatrical fog/haze will be used during this performance.