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River Bend Nature Center 2023 Calendar Events

Wichita Falls- Wichita County Health District Immunization Services

The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District Immunization Clinic offers routine vaccines for children and adults. Vaccines are also available for those traveling abroad. Travelers need to consider the need for vaccinations at least 2 to 4 weeks before traveling because most vaccines take at least 2 weeks to take full effect.

“Highlights of the Decades from the WFMA”

“Highlights of the Decades from the WFMA” is on display at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Texas. For more than six decades, the Wichita Falls The Museum of Art at MSU Texas has acquired artwork through generous donations and well-planned purchases resulting in a remarkable Permanent Collection of American Art. “Highlights from the Decades” explores how the WFMA collected through the decades to create a rich educational resource for MSU Texas and the surrounding North Texas communities. The exhibition will be displayed through Dec. 21. Call the museum at 940-397-8900 for more information.

MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights

Join MSU as they celebrate as they celebrate 50 years of Fantasy of Lights.

ElectriCritters! A Lighted Christmas Display 2023

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 and other goodies! Come join us to celebrate this holiday season! ElectriCritters will be open every Friday and Saturday from 6:30-8:30 PM, starting November 24th, 2023 to December 23rd, 2023. 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.

City of Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Christmas Crafts

Bring a white sock and a fuzzy sock.

50 Plus Zone Live Band Dances

Open to General Public 7:00-9:30 PM Cost: $12 per person (Members $7) 50 Plus Zone Ball Room (216) Dec 1st Rusty Nail Band Dec 8th – Pony Express Dec 15th- Kickin’ Kuntry Christmas Dance with Santa Dec 22nd- Ole Troubadours Dec 29th – Pony Express Admission Includes Complimentary Snacks, Coffee, Soft Drinks and Iced Tea

City of Wichita Falls Animal Services HALF PRICE ADOPTIONS!

1/2 price adoptions all week.

GEORGE LOPEZ “ALLLRIIIGHHTTT” TOUR

Announcing a truly special night of laughter and entertainment as the legendary George Lopez brings his “Alllriiighhttt” tour to the MPEC on Saturday, December 9th! Known for his sharp wit and hilarious insights on life, George Lopez’s illustrious and multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, standup comedy, and late-night television. Don’t miss the chance to see him live at Kay Yeager Coliseum for a night filled with unforgettable humor and laughter. Mark your calendars for a comedy event like no other! Tickets go on sale Friday, October 6th.

MLK Community Center: Prevention Screening Days

Join us for some health education while completing your recommended screenings. WellMed works with your doctor and health plan to provide these preventive screenings for you. These screenings will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete.

City of Wichita Falls Athletics: Pickleball

Attention all Pickleball players!! Did you know the Wichita Falls Recreation Department offers indoor Pickleball every Monday and Wednesday? Grab your paddle and your ball, and come down to Jefferson Elementary between 6 pm - 9 pm for some indoor Pickleball action. Players of all skill levels are welcome! It is $3 to get in, and there are 3 indoor Pickleball courts to play on! We hope to see you tonight! If you have any questions, you can call (940)-761-7497.

City of Wichita Falls Athletics: Pickleball

Attention all Pickleball players!! Did you know the Wichita Falls Recreation Department offers indoor Pickleball every Monday and Wednesday? Grab your paddle and your ball, and come down to Jefferson Elementary between 6 pm - 9 pm for some indoor Pickleball action. Players of all skill levels are welcome! It is $3 to get in, and there are 3 indoor Pickleball courts to play on! We hope to see you tonight! If you have any questions, you can call (940)-761-7497.

Wichita Falls Public Library - D&D for Teens

Teens will continue their epic quest full of shenanigans and dangerous enemies in the Room of Requirement.

Wichita Falls Public Library - D&D for Teens

Teens will continue their epic quest full of shenanigans and dangerous enemies in the Room of Requirement.

City of Wichita Falls Athletics: Pickleball

Attention all Pickleball players!! Did you know the Wichita Falls Recreation Department offers indoor Pickleball every Monday and Wednesday? Grab your paddle and your ball, and come down to Jefferson Elementary between 6 pm - 9 pm for some indoor Pickleball action. Players of all skill levels are welcome! It is $3 to get in, and there are 3 indoor Pickleball courts to play on! We hope to see you tonight! If you have any questions, you can call (940)-761-7497.

City of Wichita Falls Athletics: Pickleball

Attention all Pickleball players!! Did you know the Wichita Falls Recreation Department offers indoor Pickleball every Monday and Wednesday? Grab your paddle and your ball, and come down to Jefferson Elementary between 6 pm - 9 pm for some indoor Pickleball action. Players of all skill levels are welcome! It is $3 to get in, and there are 3 indoor Pickleball courts to play on! We hope to see you tonight! If you have any questions, you can call (940)-761-7497.

Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Acrylic Painting Classes

Learn techniques of acrylic painting from instructor Chris Mayfield. Classes are held every Wednesday. from 6 PM to 7 PM. Cost is $35 per month.

Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Acrylic Painting Classes

Learn techniques of acrylic painting from instructor Chris Mayfield. Classes are held every Wednesday. from 6 PM to 7 PM. Cost is $35 per month.

Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Acrylic Painting Classes

Learn techniques of acrylic painting from instructor Chris Mayfield. Classes are held every Wednesday. from 6 PM to 7 PM. Cost is $35 per month.

Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Acrylic Painting Classes

Learn techniques of acrylic painting from instructor Chris Mayfield. Classes are held every Wednesday. from 6 PM to 7 PM. Cost is $35 per month.

Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Adult Ballet Class

Classes include barre and center work, at skill-appropriate levels. Dancers coming into the class should contact instructor Juanita Pavlick in advance of the first class so that proper-level instruction can be presented. Ages 18+.

Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Adult Ballet Class

Classes include barre and center work, at skill-appropriate levels. Dancers coming into the class should contact instructor Juanita Pavlick in advance of the first class so that proper-level instruction can be presented. Ages 18+.

50 Plus Zone Live Band Dances

Open to General Public 7:00-9:30 PM Cost: $12 per person (Members $7) 50 Plus Zone Ball Room (216) Dec 1st Rusty Nail Band Dec 8th – Pony Express Dec 15th- Kickin’ Kuntry Christmas Dance with Santa Dec 22nd- Ole Troubadours Dec 29th – Pony Express Admission Includes Complimentary Snacks, Coffee, Soft Drinks and Iced Tea

50 Plus Zone: Christmas Live Band Dance with Santa

Band: Kickin' Kuntry 50 Plus Zone will be collecting unwrapped gifts & monetary donations for the Children's Aid Society of West Texas.

National Wreaths Across American Day & Ceremony

Please join Civil Air Patrol as we honor this country's veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on their headstones. There will be a short ceremony followed by a time for volunteers and family members to place wreaths. If you would like to participate without attending, please consider sponsoring a wreath for $17 by following the link here: https://wichitafalls.cap.gov/donate/wreaths

City Lights Parade and Festival

Oh, the places you will go. There is fun to be done. So… get on your way! The 31st Annual City Lights Festival and Parade makes its way to Downtown Wichita Falls on Saturday, December 16. This year's theme is Dr. Seuss! •Parade starts at 7pm at Travis and 8th Street, will go down 8th Street to Ohio, Ohio to 9th, and up 9th to First Baptist Church. The parade is limited to 100 entries, only 30 spots for decorated vehicles and prizes for best float! Prizes for best float: 1st - $500, 2nd - $300, 3rd - $150! Register here: https://bit.ly/48m3lAG •Santa Land - Whoville takes over Park Central at 8th and Scott. Santa will be there from 4 pm - 6:30 pm for last-minute Christmas wishes, and there will be games in the park from 4 pm - 7 pm. •Mt. Crumpit Market at the Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market will be open from 4 pm - 9 pm for holiday shopping, hot cocoa, s'more station, and food trucks. From here to there, from there to here, fun things are everywhere!

City of Wichita Falls Athletics: Pickleball

Attention all Pickleball players!! Did you know the Wichita Falls Recreation Department offers indoor Pickleball every Monday and Wednesday? Grab your paddle and your ball, and come down to Jefferson Elementary between 6 pm - 9 pm for some indoor Pickleball action. Players of all skill levels are welcome! It is $3 to get in, and there are 3 indoor Pickleball courts to play on! We hope to see you tonight! If you have any questions, you can call (940)-761-7497.

City of Wichita Falls Athletics: Pickleball

Attention all Pickleball players!! Did you know the Wichita Falls Recreation Department offers indoor Pickleball every Monday and Wednesday? Grab your paddle and your ball, and come down to Jefferson Elementary between 6 pm - 9 pm for some indoor Pickleball action. Players of all skill levels are welcome! It is $3 to get in, and there are 3 indoor Pickleball courts to play on! We hope to see you tonight! If you have any questions, you can call (940)-761-7497.

Wichita Falls Public Library - D&D for Teens

Teens will continue their epic quest full of shenanigans and dangerous enemies in the Room of Requirement.

Wichita Falls Public Library - D&D for Teens

Teens will continue their epic quest full of shenanigans and dangerous enemies in the Room of Requirement.

City of Wichita Falls Athletics: Pickleball

Attention all Pickleball players!! Did you know the Wichita Falls Recreation Department offers indoor Pickleball every Monday and Wednesday? Grab your paddle and your ball, and come down to Jefferson Elementary between 6 pm - 9 pm for some indoor Pickleball action. Players of all skill levels are welcome! It is $3 to get in, and there are 3 indoor Pickleball courts to play on! We hope to see you tonight! If you have any questions, you can call (940)-761-7497.

City of Wichita Falls Athletics: Pickleball

Attention all Pickleball players!! Did you know the Wichita Falls Recreation Department offers indoor Pickleball every Monday and Wednesday? Grab your paddle and your ball, and come down to Jefferson Elementary between 6 pm - 9 pm for some indoor Pickleball action. Players of all skill levels are welcome! It is $3 to get in, and there are 3 indoor Pickleball courts to play on! We hope to see you tonight! If you have any questions, you can call (940)-761-7497.

Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Acrylic Painting Classes

Learn techniques of acrylic painting from instructor Chris Mayfield. Classes are held every Wednesday. from 6 PM to 7 PM. Cost is $35 per month.

Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Acrylic Painting Classes

Learn techniques of acrylic painting from instructor Chris Mayfield. Classes are held every Wednesday. from 6 PM to 7 PM. Cost is $35 per month.

Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Acrylic Painting Classes

Learn techniques of acrylic painting from instructor Chris Mayfield. Classes are held every Wednesday. from 6 PM to 7 PM. Cost is $35 per month.

Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Acrylic Painting Classes

Learn techniques of acrylic painting from instructor Chris Mayfield. Classes are held every Wednesday. from 6 PM to 7 PM. Cost is $35 per month.

Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Adult Ballet Class

Classes include barre and center work, at skill-appropriate levels. Dancers coming into the class should contact instructor Juanita Pavlick in advance of the first class so that proper-level instruction can be presented. Ages 18+.

Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Adult Ballet Class

Classes include barre and center work, at skill-appropriate levels. Dancers coming into the class should contact instructor Juanita Pavlick in advance of the first class so that proper-level instruction can be presented. Ages 18+.

50 Plus Zone Live Band Dances

Open to General Public 7:00-9:30 PM Cost: $12 per person (Members $7) 50 Plus Zone Ball Room (216) Dec 1st Rusty Nail Band Dec 8th – Pony Express Dec 15th- Kickin’ Kuntry Christmas Dance with Santa Dec 22nd- Ole Troubadours Dec 29th – Pony Express Admission Includes Complimentary Snacks, Coffee, Soft Drinks and Iced Tea

City of Wichita Falls Athletics: Pickleball

Attention all Pickleball players!! Did you know the Wichita Falls Recreation Department offers indoor Pickleball every Monday and Wednesday? Grab your paddle and your ball, and come down to Jefferson Elementary between 6 pm - 9 pm for some indoor Pickleball action. Players of all skill levels are welcome! It is $3 to get in, and there are 3 indoor Pickleball courts to play on! We hope to see you tonight! If you have any questions, you can call (940)-761-7497.

City of Wichita Falls Athletics: Pickleball

Attention all Pickleball players!! Did you know the Wichita Falls Recreation Department offers indoor Pickleball every Monday and Wednesday? Grab your paddle and your ball, and come down to Jefferson Elementary between 6 pm - 9 pm for some indoor Pickleball action. Players of all skill levels are welcome! It is $3 to get in, and there are 3 indoor Pickleball courts to play on! We hope to see you tonight! If you have any questions, you can call (940)-761-7497.

Wichita Falls Public Library - D&D for Teens

Teens will continue their epic quest full of shenanigans and dangerous enemies in the Room of Requirement.

Wichita Falls Public Library - D&D for Teens

Teens will continue their epic quest full of shenanigans and dangerous enemies in the Room of Requirement.

City of Wichita Falls Athletics: Pickleball

Attention all Pickleball players!! Did you know the Wichita Falls Recreation Department offers indoor Pickleball every Monday and Wednesday? Grab your paddle and your ball, and come down to Jefferson Elementary between 6 pm - 9 pm for some indoor Pickleball action. Players of all skill levels are welcome! It is $3 to get in, and there are 3 indoor Pickleball courts to play on! We hope to see you tonight! If you have any questions, you can call (940)-761-7497.

City of Wichita Falls Athletics: Pickleball

Attention all Pickleball players!! Did you know the Wichita Falls Recreation Department offers indoor Pickleball every Monday and Wednesday? Grab your paddle and your ball, and come down to Jefferson Elementary between 6 pm - 9 pm for some indoor Pickleball action. Players of all skill levels are welcome! It is $3 to get in, and there are 3 indoor Pickleball courts to play on! We hope to see you tonight! If you have any questions, you can call (940)-761-7497.

Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Acrylic Painting Classes

Learn techniques of acrylic painting from instructor Chris Mayfield. Classes are held every Wednesday. from 6 PM to 7 PM. Cost is $35 per month.

Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Acrylic Painting Classes

Learn techniques of acrylic painting from instructor Chris Mayfield. Classes are held every Wednesday. from 6 PM to 7 PM. Cost is $35 per month.

Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Acrylic Painting Classes

Learn techniques of acrylic painting from instructor Chris Mayfield. Classes are held every Wednesday. from 6 PM to 7 PM. Cost is $35 per month.

Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Acrylic Painting Classes

Learn techniques of acrylic painting from instructor Chris Mayfield. Classes are held every Wednesday. from 6 PM to 7 PM. Cost is $35 per month.

Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Adult Ballet Class

Classes include barre and center work, at skill-appropriate levels. Dancers coming into the class should contact instructor Juanita Pavlick in advance of the first class so that proper-level instruction can be presented. Ages 18+.

Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation: Adult Ballet Class

Classes include barre and center work, at skill-appropriate levels. Dancers coming into the class should contact instructor Juanita Pavlick in advance of the first class so that proper-level instruction can be presented. Ages 18+.

50 Plus Zone Live Band Dances

Open to General Public 7:00-9:30 PM Cost: $12 per person (Members $7) 50 Plus Zone Ball Room (216) Dec 1st Rusty Nail Band Dec 8th – Pony Express Dec 15th- Kickin’ Kuntry Christmas Dance with Santa Dec 22nd- Ole Troubadours Dec 29th – Pony Express Admission Includes Complimentary Snacks, Coffee, Soft Drinks and Iced Tea