Wichita Falls is poised for high school football season to kick off Friday and for Labor Day weekend relaxation to set in any minute.
When you're not cheering on your favorite player, there is a veritable plethora of things to do this weekend in Wichita Falls. Live music — from a southern alt rocker to a jazz quartet and to a guitarist skilled in blues, flamenco and jazz — is on offer this weekend at a variety of venues.
Charity events give you a chance to do good for veterans and others, and a fall art exhibit just opened. There are also classes in everything from acrobatics and flower arranging to events just for kids.
After closing last weekend for the Hotter'N Hell Hundred, the farmers markets will be open again Saturday. In honor of Labor Day, the weekend list has been extended through Monday.
Here is more of what's in store Thursday through Monday.
Thursday, Aug. 29
Kell House Fall Exhibit Brush and Beyond: Art of Symmetry open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 29 at Kell House Heritage Center, 900 Bluff St.
Wichita Falls Art Association Members Showcase 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at Kemp Center for the Arts, 1300 Lamar St. The exhibition 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.
"Wild About Texas" exhibit in Art Alley at the Museum of North Texas History, 720 Indiana Avenue. Artwork from local artist, writer and observer Laura M. Gillis, August artist in residence, is on display. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.
"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.
Mommy & Me: International Whale Shark Day 1:30 p.m. Crashworks STEAM Studio & Makerspace, 900 Indiana Ave.
Special Level 2 Pole Class with Kelsey Nicole noon 1989 Pole, 719 Scott Ave., Suite 1104.
Texoma Rheumatology ribbon cutting by Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce 1-1:30 p.m. 4007 Call Field Road, Suite E.
Beginner Karate at the 50 Plus Zone 4-5 p.m. 600 Eleventh St.
Dried Floral Wreath Class 6-8 p.m. 411 E. Third St., Burkburnett.
"The Grown-Ups" 7:30 p.m. with dinner service beginning beforehand at the Backdoor Theatre Dinner Stage. Tickets available online or call 940-322-5000.
WFBC Trivia Thursday 7 p.m. Wichita Falls Brewing Company, 701 Indiana Ave.
MSU Mustangs vs. Missouri Southern 7 p.m. Memorial Stadium, 5401 Southwest Parkway.
Get Low: Grounded Acrobatics Workshop with guest instructor Kelsey Nicole 7 p.m. 1989 Pole, 719 Scott Ave., Suite 1104.
Austin Meade Duo with special guests: The Hattons 9:30 p.m. The Iron Horse Pub, 615 Eighth St.
Friday, Aug. 30
Nobilitea ribbon cutting by Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce 11-11:30 a.m. 4111 Southwest Parkway.
Cash bingo at the 50 Plus Zone 2 p.m. Cards must be purchased by 1:50 p.m., 600 Eleventh St.
"Young Woman and the Sea" movie 3:30 p.m. Fifty Plus Zone, 600 Eleventh St.
A Crowd of Three 7 p.m. OG Cellars at The Holt, 600 Eighth St.
On the Wall Workshop: Drypoint, part 1, 5-7:30 p.m. Wichita Falls Museum of Art, 2 Eureka Circle.
Wine Night + Live Music at Collective Coffee 6-9 p.m. 4001 Taft. Tickets available online for the French wine tasting and live music by Hazel.
Sip & Paint Party 6-8 p.m. Youth Opportunities Center, 401 Madison St.
Let's GLOW Crazy Bungee Party 7:30 p.m. Weightless, 1110 Eighth St. Event for adults with 50 minutes of bungee dances followed by BYOB social time for 25 minutes.
"The Grown-Ups" 7:30 p.m. with dinner service beginning beforehand at the Backdoor Theatre Dinner Stage. Tickets available online or call 940-322-5000.
Karaoke Friday 8-11:55 p.m. B&R Bar, 2617 Plaza Parkway, Suite 601.
Friday night dance with special guest Texas Hits and a Miss 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.
Camp Out with Base Camp Lindsey 7 p.m. Friday through 9 a.m. Saturday Weeks Park Access Road.
Jason Montgomery, blues, jazz and flamenco guitar 7:30 p.m. Sixth Street Winery, 600 Sixth St.
Polly Pocket 7:30 p.m. Stone Oven Pizza, 810 Seventh St.
Cole Barnhill with special guests Don Stalling & The Divided 9:30 p.m. The Iron Horse Pub, 615 Eighth St.
Saturday, Aug. 31
Wichita Falls Farmers Market7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 807 Austin St.
Grillin' & Chillin' Market9 a.m.-1 p.m. Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market 713 Ohio Ave.
Hands on Ikebana Flower Arrangement 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Smith's Gardentown, 4940 Seymour Highway.
Mommy & Me: International Whale Shark Day 10-11 a.m. Crashworks STEAM Studio & Makerspace, 900 Indiana Ave.
RRHD Cookout to benefit American Legion Women's Auxiliary 11 a.m. Red River Harley-Davidson, 4514 Northwest Freeway.
Labor Day BBQ Party 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Robbins Family Ace Hardware, 4031 Sports St., Suite B.
Summer Sip + Shop at Ramble & Company 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 833 Indiana Ave.
On the Wall Workshop: Drypoint, part 2, 1-4:30 p.m. Wichita Falls Museum of Art, 2 Eureka Circle.
LEGO League, 8 years plus,1-3 p.m., CrashWorks STEAM Studio & Makerspace, 900 Indiana Ave.
Watercolor 201 1030 a.m.-noon by Gingersnap Art at 9th Street Studios, 920 Ninth St.
Records & Restore Aerial Yoga Class 6 p.m. Weightless, 1110 Eighth St.
"The Grown-Ups" 7:30 p.m. with dinner service beginning beforehand at the Backdoor Dinner Theatre. Tickets available online or call 940-322-5000.
Old Fashioned Barn Dance 7 p.m. Square Dance Wichita Falls, 812 Travis St.
AMMO Party with special guests AV8 7 p.m. Legends Roadhouse, 3305 Sheppard Access Road.
Dustin & Erin 7-9:30 p.m. Hook & Ladder Coffees and Wine Co., 616 Seventh St.
The Four of Us at Sixth Street Winery 7:30 p.m. 600 Sixth St. Jazz quartet performance.
Latin Night featuring DJ Psycho 9 p.m. The Deep End, 5120 Greenbriar Road
Big Find, The Kept & Mind Funeral 9:30 p.m. The Iron Horse Pub, 615 Eighth St.
Sunday, Sept. 1
Motors and Mochas 10 a.m. 8th St. Coffee House, 901 Eighth St.
Sunday Brunch at Horseshoe Bend Cellars noon-3 p.m. 3369 Peterson Road, Iowa Park.
Market Sundays at The Hive Community Coffee Co. 1-4 p.m. 3202 Seymour Highway.
Wichita County Democrats fundraiser with a speaker, state Rep. James Talerico of Austin 1 p.m. The Forum, 2120 Speedway Ave.
Caribbean-themed cooking class from Billionaire Cuisine 4-7 p.m. KitchenWorks, 3406 Buchanan St.
Music Bingo Sunday-Labor Day Edition 5 p.m. Wichita Falls Brewing Company, 701 Indiana Ave.
"The Grown-Ups" at River Bend Nature Center 6:30 p.m. 2200 Third St.
Monday, Sept. 2, Labor Day
Martial Arts Day Camp 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Warrior's Way Martials Arts Academy, 4020 Rhea Road, Suite 7C.
Labor Day Camp at D-BAT 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 7455 Seymour Highway.
Lazy Labor Day Yoga and Meditation 4-6 p.m. Balance Yoga + Barre, 2301 Midwestern Parkway, Suite 104.
Salsa Dance 4-Week Beginner Series 6-7 p.m. Salsa with Juan at Big Blue, 719 Scott Ave., 11th floor.
Salsa Dance Classes-Level 2 7 p.m. by Salsa with Juan at Big Blue, 719 Scott Ave., 11th floor.
Did we miss your event coming up this weekend? Email TChoate@gannett.com and include a photo if possible.
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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.
This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: Things to do in Wichita Falls this weekend, Aug. 29-Sept. 2
