Wichita Falls with Kids

New Years Eve in the Falls

2011-12-23T22:38:00.001-06:00

Events at the MPEC in the evening with fireworks at the end! For info, go to http://www.wichitafalls.org/

Ultrasound in Wichita Falls

2011-12-15T09:35:00.001-06:00

If you're wanting to see your baby before he or she is born, there is an ultrasound place in town called Stork Vision. Here's their website for more information:

http://www.storkvision.com/ultrasound/wichita-falls-tx-ultrasound-pricing.html

Military ID Cards

2011-12-13T16:14:00.000-06:00

Guess you can make an appointment online if you're in the military to do all your ID Card and DEERS updates - just click here. Hope that saves someone some time!

Carriage Rides to see the Holiday lights

2011-12-07T17:36:00.001-06:00

Someone just posted and asked about pricing for the carriage rides, here's the link to the website for all their info: http://www.starbuckcarriage.com/special.html. Looks like its $100-$180 per hour plus tipping is suggested.

White Christmas, The Musical

2011-11-23T08:16:00.009-06:00

White Christmas, The Musical
(940) 723-9037

919 Indiana
Wichita Falls, Texas 76301

December 9-18

$13.50-$18.50 Adults

$8.00 Children 8 and under

Bring the family and enjoy this Irving Berlin Christmas class live on stage!

Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm

Matinees 2:30pm

City Lights Trolley Tour

2011-11-23T08:15:00.008-06:00

City Lights Trolley Tour

(940) 761-7490600 11th Street
Wichita Falls, Texas 76301

December 9

$3.00 per person or $5.00 per couple

Children 5 and under FREE

Hope onboard a vintage trolley and enjoy a visit with Santa! This trip will start off with Hot Chocolate and cookies with Santa in upstairs above the Public Library (The Recreation Center) in Room 202 and will end back at the same location after a spectacular ride through the Fantasy of Lights display and the homes of Country Club Estates. Sign up with friends and family...great for church groups!

6:00pm-10:00pm (last tour leaves at 9:00pm)

The Nutcracker

2011-11-23T08:15:00.007-06:00

The Nutcracker

(940) 691-1723
Memorial Auditorium
1300 7th Street
Wichita Falls, Texas 76301

December 2

Tickets $25.00, $20.00, $15.00

Tickets can be purchased at Cash-A-Check, 3002 Kemp Blvd., starting November 1.

The Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre's annual performance of this Christmas classic.

8:00pm

MSU/Burns Fantasy of Lights

2011-11-23T08:14:00.002-06:00

MSU/Burns Fantasy of Lights

3410 Taft
Wichita Falls, TX 76308

December 2 - January 1

Free Admission

This incredible display celebrates its' 37th year on the campus of Midwestern State University. What began more than 70 years ago on the front lawn of Mr. & Mrs. L.T. Burns, now includes 34 brightly lit displays and over 20,000 lights. Each year, thousands of people delight in the wonders of this unique display. Fantasy of Lights brings a spirit of wonder to young and old alike as you walk or drive through. Lights are turned on each evening at dusk until 10:00pm weeknights and 11:00pm weekends.

*Enjoy the Opening Ceremony, December 2 at 6:00pm. MSU Band will perform on the campus in Akin Auditorium at 7:00pm.

Santa House at the Kell House Museum

2011-11-23T08:13:00.002-06:00

Santa House 2011

(940) 723-2712

Kell House Museum
900 Bluff
Wichita Falls, Texas 76301

November 29 - December 9

$3.00 per person

Visitors will get to share in the magic as ACTors Creating Together present the Christmas-themed play "The Magical Rocking Horse Part III". Santa will be on hand to read his favorite story "The Night Before Christmas"! Mrs. Claus invites guests into her kitchen to help make a Christmas treat and the elves will take visitors to the Carriage House where they will make an ornament to take home and hang on their tree!

Weekdays 9:00am-12:30pm

Fridays 6:00pm-8:00pm

Saturdays 10:00am-3:00pm

Sundays 1:00pm-3:00pm

Tours begin every 15 minutes and reservations are highly recommended by calling the Kell House

ElectriCritters at Riverbend Nature Center

2011-11-23T08:12:00.002-06:00

ElectriCritters

(940) 767-0843

River Bend Nature Center
2200 3rd Street
Wichita Falls, Texas 76301

November 18 - December 23

$4.00 per person, children 2 & under FREE

10th Annual lighted trail exhibit with over 150 lighted silhouettes of woodland creatures, beautiful butterfiles, friendly bugs and reptiles! Enjoy live entertainment, s'mores by the campfire, hot cocoa and cider plus visits from Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph!

Fridays & Saturdays 6:30pm-8:30pm

Wichita Falls City Lights DisplayAnnual Christmas Festival and Parade

2011-11-19T09:43:00.001-06:00

Tonight (Nov. 19) is Wichita Falls City Lights DisplayAnnual Christmas Festival and Parade, presented by Downtown Wichita Falls Development organization and the City of Wichita Falls. Festival features various specialty vendors including food and gifts, children's activities, and Santa Land on the corner of 8th and Scott. Parade features many lighted entrants: floats, cars, motorcycles, High School and Junior High School bands, and local civic organizations. Join us for the Holiday kick-off in Downtown Wichita Falls. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season as the downtown skyline sparkles up with thousands of twinkling lights and holiday floats fill the streets! Festival vendors and horse-drawn carriage rides. Event kicks off at 4:00pm with the parade at dusk. Downtown Farmers Market 8th and Ohio.

For more information, call (940) 322-4525 or visit www.downtownproud.com

Hangar Holiday 2011

2011-11-10T10:40:00.001-06:00

Hangar Holiday 2011 at the MPEC 19 & 20 Nov:

The Sheppard Officers’ Spouses Club annual vendor festival features 225 vendors and photos with Santa at the MPEC (1000 5th St).

FREE entry and open to the public, this event provides scholarships and assistance to Air Force and local charities. www.hangarholiday.org

Please bring a non-perishable food item in support of the Airmen & Family Readiness Food Pantry and area Food Bank.

Sat, 19 Nov 9am – 6pm
Sun, 20 Nov Noon – 5pm

City Lights Holiday Parade

2011-11-10T10:24:00.001-06:00

Wichita Falls City Lights Holiday Festival and Parade 19 Nov 7pm:

Street festival from 4 – 8pm in downtown shops with parade at 7pm; route winds down 8th & Broad St to Ohio, west on to 9th St and back up to 8th & Broad St

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale

2011-11-04T11:01:00.001-05:00

Wichita Falls
Fall Sale
November 11 - 13, 2011

Wichita Falls get ready for the JBF Fall Sale, on Friday, November 11th (9am-7pm) and Saturday, November 12th (9am-5pm), and Sunday, November 13th (1:00pm - 5:00pm) at 3909 Kell Boulevard (beside Waggoner Carpet).

http://wichitafalls.jbfsale.com

After School Care

2011-10-02T17:40:00.000-05:00

* Disclaimer: I haven't tried any of these programs myself, but just have heard of them. If you know of any others, let me know and I'll put a link on here.

PowerPak 4 Kids

2011-09-14T13:36:00.000-05:00

A weekend child-feeding program maintained by the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank. This "backpack" program is designed to send child-friendly food home to hungry children over the weekends that have little or no food at home. Many of these children are on free school lunch program. If you feel that this would be beneficial for your child, please let the teacher or counselor know.

Children of Incarcerated Parents

2011-09-14T13:34:00.000-05:00

Activities to help children process and cope with the loss of a parent or caregiver due to incarceration. Support group for caregivers of these children with parenting tips on managing the children through their losses. Held by WFISD School Counselors at Brook Village School. 2222 Brook Ave, Thurs at 5:30 Oct 6-Nov 10

Building Bridges

2011-09-14T13:32:00.000-05:00

Building Bridges offers emotional support to grieving children and teens and their families who have experiences loss through the death of someone significant int heir lives. Building Bridges is held each Spring and Fall K-12 grades.

Building Bridges is a FREE community service. To register or for more information call Margie Smith 940-691-0982. Held at University United Methodist Church 3405 Taft Blvd. Tuesdays at 6:30pm Sept 27-Nov 8

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

2011-09-14T13:30:00.000-05:00

Parent's Again cordially invites you to attend a support group at Trinity United Methodist Church 5800 Southwest Parkway Thursdays at 6:30 Call for info: 867-1127

If you are a grandparent raising your grandchildren, we are here to lend a hand. Things are different now than they were when our children were growing up. Come and share your concerns, needs, and expectations. Child care provided.

Coyote Ranch Resort Kite Festival

2011-08-30T12:22:00.000-05:00

Saturday, Sept 10, 2011 10am-5pm is the Coyote Ranch Resort Kite Festival

Exhibitions by World-Class Competitive Kite Flyers!

Free:
* Kites for the first 150 kids 12 years and under
* Hot Dogs
* Sodas
* Cotton Candy
* Popcorn
* Sno-Cones
(*while supplies last)

Courtesy of the Red River Optimist Club; IP Optimist Club, WF Optimist Club, Sunrise Optimist Club, United on Jacksboro, and McGruff the Crime Dog

14145 US Hwy 287 N., WF, TX 76310 (Exit Stephens Ranch Rd)

TX/OK Fair

2011-08-26T14:15:00.000-05:00

Sept 13-17, 2011

The grounds of MPEC, 1000 5th Street, come alive with the sights and sounds of the annual Texas Oklahoma Fair! Midway, Vendor Booths, Fair Food, Live Entertainment and more! Tuesday-Friday 6:00pm-11:00pm and Saturday 1:00pm-11:00pm. Don't 'Ya Dare Miss It! For more information, visit www.joetomwhite.com or call (940) 692-3766.

Sheppard Air Show

2011-08-26T13:56:00.000-05:00

Sheppard Air Show & Open House on Oct 1 & 2, 2011 - Free fun for the whole family! http://www.sheppardairshow.com

Texas Ranch Roundup - Aug 19 & 20

2011-08-13T23:53:00.000-05:00

Next Weekend is the Texas Ranch Roundup at the MPEC. Kid-friendly event. Tickets are between $5-$18 per person. Schedule of events is here.

HHH

2011-08-13T23:48:00.000-05:00

Aug 25-28, 2011 is this years Hotter 'n Hell Bike Race -- for more info, go to http://www.hh100.org/. This is their 30th year. The 100 mile bike race will be on Saturday and start at 7am. Come out and cheer for all the riders! Route distances are: 10K - 25 mile - 50 mile - 100K - 100 mil. You can still register if you're interested in riding!

Back to School

2011-07-19T20:17:00.000-05:00

Tax Free Weekend is...Aug 19-21 - click on the link to see what's tax free that weekend!

Also, Sikes Senter is offering a $15 gift card if you spend $100 on Aug 19-20