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Each year The Kemp collaborates with the talented Wichita Falls High School Art Department to exhibit a selection of works from both students and teachers. The department teachers are dedicated to directing and focusing the efforts of their students, encouraging them to push boundaries of both skills and concept.

Join MSU for the MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights beginning Nov. 19 at 6:00 pm with the Opening Ceremony and a visit from Santa Claus.

Join us for the MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights beginning on Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. with the Opening Ceremony and a visit from Santa Claus.

The latest exhibit in the Galleria at The Forum features Nocona photographer Wiletta Crowe. Willetta works in the rural corners of Texas, celebrating nature, community, and a disappearing way of life in Texas. She developed an eye for visual storytelling through her 25-year career as an English teacher and during her time as a newspaper graphic artist in the heyday of the Wichita Falls' Times Record News.

Kids ages 7 and up are invited to join the CrashCrew for a fun tutorial in wood burning and take home a custom Christmas Ornament! Attendees will receive hands-on safety training and instruction while designing a custom ornament! Choose between one of two class times that are offered: 10:00 am - 11:30 am & 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm.

Join the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture for their last networking session of the year! Please bring a children's book to be donated to Reading is Power!. When you are out shopping (or if you are an Amazon shopper) add a children's book to your list!

Bring your camera and phone to take photos with Santa at First National Bank.

Join River Bend Nature Center for their Holiday Craft Corner. Decorate your own paper wreath, make some festive ornaments, and more holiday fun! All ages are welcome, and the price is included with general admission and is free for RBNC members.

Annual City Lights Trolley Tour. All ages welcome! Come ride the trolley and visit with Santa! The trip will begin with hot chocolate and cookies with Santa (at the Recreation Center in room 216) and will end at the same location after a ride through the Fantasy of Lights/Country Club tour. Sign-up with your friends and family today to choose your time slot together! Great for church groups!

Due to Conflicts with other events, the Kell House Capital Campaign Committee has decided to cancel this celebration. Apologies for the inconvenience this may cause. Come and visit for Candlelight tours on December 22, 2018, at 6:00 pm.

ElectriCritters, River Bend Nature Center's annual lighted Christmas display will be open every Friday and Saturday (Closed for November 17th). With the flip of a switch, more than 60,000 lights on more than 155 lighted displays will glitter and sparkle, bringing the sights and sounds of the season to adults and children. Santa, Mrs. Clause, and the Butterfly Queen will make an appearance each night. After exploring the lighted grounds come on into the Candy Cane Cafe and enjoy hot chocolate and apple cider, feast on hot cookies and popcorn, and shop for holiday gifts and stocking stuffers. River Bend is a stroller and wheelchair accessible. ElectriCritters is the major fundraiser for River Bend Nature Center. Proceeds help fund education programs enjoyed by over 44,000 children and adults of our community each year.

ElectriCritters, River Bend Nature Center's annual lighted Christmas display will be open every Friday and Saturday (Closed for November 17th). With the flip of a switch, more than 60,000 lights on more than 155 lighted displays will glitter and sparkle, bringing the sights and sounds of the season to adults and children. Santa, Mrs. Clause, and the Butterfly Queen will make an appearance each night. After exploring the lighted grounds come on into the Candy Cane Cafe and enjoy hot chocolate and apple cider, feast on hot cookies and popcorn, and shop for holiday gifts and stocking stuffers. River Bend is a stroller and wheelchair accessible. ElectriCritters is the major fundraiser for River Bend Nature Center. Proceeds help fund education programs enjoyed by over 44,000 children and adults of our community each year.

Santa wants you to come back to the library, so he is paying your fines for Christmas! Come in with your card (or an ID) between December 15th and December 31st, and the library will waive your late fees. **Note: This does NOT apply to lost or damaged book fees.

Vendors will be featuring all kinds of hand-made, local wares. And as always, our farmers will have the freshest, local, seasonal produce you can find! So come out and grab one of a kind gifts and all the ingredients you need to make Christmas Dinner spectacular!

Join CrashWorks from some 'Recycled "Gingerbread" House' building! Love a friendly competition? Pay $10 (per team or house), and your house will be entered into their contest, where one lucky winner will receive a free month family membership!

Are you looking for an opportunity for your children to explore their creative side? You provide the imagination and creativity; The Kemp will provide the art supplies! The monthly Studio Saturday event is free of charge. Drop in for a few minutes or the full two hours, they have a fun and artful project to work on each month. New this year: Passport to the World of Art. Each Studio Saturday you attend will bring a new stamp in your passport book. You will focus on a new country each month so this is a great opportunity to learn a little bit more about the world around you.

Join Mariposa and her little friends while her human Michelle tells you the story of how the puppies once helped Santa SAVE Christmas. A family storytime for all ages. She will be telling this story on two different dates.

Come enjoy all the old, classic Christmas cartoons from before cable! Come and go to see the Grinch, Charlie Brown, Frosty, and maybe even Rudolph! Hot Chocolate and popcorn provided.

Join River Bend Nature Center to learn about the Wonders of Winter. Learn about what happens to plants and animals in the winter, hibernation, brumation, and migration, and make your own bird feeder! All ages are welcome, and the price is included with general admission and RBNC members are free.

Come share your favorite holiday music with family and friends. It's a sparkling celebration with carols, classics, and sing-a-longs. A holiday tradition!

The Wichita Falls City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of each month. The meetings are held in the Council Chambers are located on the first floor of Memorial Auditorium, 1300 7th Street, beginning at 8:30 am. Due to special circumstances, the start time and location of a Council meeting may be adjusted. Check the current agenda to determine actual time and place. The meeting is open to the public. The current City Council Agenda is posted on the Wichita Falls City Website the Thursday prior to the scheduled Council meeting.

It's time to celebrate the holidays with the Wichita Falls Chambers of Commerce! Save the date and come by for a lot of seasonal cheer! It's Come & Go with food and beverages provided.

This is an interactive storytime designed for toddlers ages 18 to 36 months to enjoy with their caregivers.

ElectriCritters, River Bend Nature Center's annual lighted Christmas display will be open every Friday and Saturday (Closed for November 17th). With the flip of a switch, more than 60,000 lights on more than 155 lighted displays will glitter and sparkle, bringing the sights and sounds of the season to adults and children. Santa, Mrs. Clause, and the Butterfly Queen will make an appearance each night. After exploring the lighted grounds come on into the Candy Cane Cafe and enjoy hot chocolate and apple cider, feast on hot cookies and popcorn, and shop for holiday gifts and stocking stuffers. River Bend is a stroller and wheelchair accessible. ElectriCritters is the major fundraiser for River Bend Nature Center. Proceeds help fund education programs enjoyed by over 44,000 children and adults of our community each year.

ElectriCritters, River Bend Nature Center's annual lighted Christmas display will be open every Friday and Saturday (Closed for November 17th). With the flip of a switch, more than 60,000 lights on more than 155 lighted displays will glitter and sparkle, bringing the sights and sounds of the season to adults and children. Santa, Mrs. Clause, and the Butterfly Queen will make an appearance each night. After exploring the lighted grounds come on into the Candy Cane Cafe and enjoy hot chocolate and apple cider, feast on hot cookies and popcorn, and shop for holiday gifts and stocking stuffers. River Bend is a stroller and wheelchair accessible. ElectriCritters is the major fundraiser for River Bend Nature Center. Proceeds help fund education programs enjoyed by over 44,000 children and adults of our community each year.

Join the library for Christmas stories, sing carols, and do a fun craft. Afterward, you can take a photo of your child with Santa!

The Library will close for the Christmas Holiday beginning at 5 pm Saturday, December 22nd and Reopen Wednesday, December 26th at 9:00 am.

All City Offices will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Regular office hours will resume on December 26, 2018. For the Sanitation Schedule please visit the City's Website at www.wichitafallstx.gov or call 940-761-7977.

This is an interactive storytime designed for toddlers ages 18 to 36 months to enjoy with their caregivers.

Kay Yeager Coliseum is the coolest place to be this winter season! Bring the whole family for a wonderful time at First Bank Winter Wonderland Open Skate!

Which Fandom IS the best??? Well, get ready to prove it, Wichita Falls! The library will have Marvel and DC movies, cosplay, and, to cap the event, a trivia contest. The prize for the trivia contest. The prize for trivia? The losing fandom must have their picture takes with the other team's banner and admit they're better! So come to defend your fandom honor!