NOVEMBER

  November 12 - Hamilton
8th ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET... Discover festive gift fair shopping, Farmers Propane Salsa Contest, kid's activities, book sale, vendors, burgers, door prizes & more at Fair Park's pavilions (1007 Park Rd @ Alamo). 9am-4pm. Pottsville Extension Education Club gives proceeds to scholarships. Salsa entries: bonniechism@gmail.com. Event/booth info:  jinksblack@yahoo.com.

  November 18–20 - Cleburne
13th ANNUAL PIONEER DAYS AT CHISHOLM TRAIL MUSEUM… Enjoy a Terry’s Texas Rangers Civil War re-encampment, Native Americans in full regalia, Ghosts of Buzzard Flats gunfighters, craft & food vendors, and a Western town of historic buildings. On Saturday, Buttermilk Junction performs at 10am. Free admission & free parking. www.jcchisholmtrail.com. (817) 240-9535.

DECEMBER

  December 2–3 - Granbury
33rd ANNUAL "FOR GRANBURY, A CANDLELIGHT TOUR"... During this magical time, rich histories unfold as citizens open their private and historic homes! Also enjoy lights, carols, Christmas treats, and carriage rides. For early discounted tickets: www.granburyacandlelighttour.com. (682) 936-4550, or www.facebook/granburyacandlelighttour.com.

  December 3 - Clifton
NORWEGIAN COUNTRY CHRISTMAS TOUR... "The Norwegian Capital of Texas" presents its tour of homes, history & art from 9am to 5pm. Evening events include dancers, carriage rides, caroling & shopping! Tickets: $10; children 12 & under $5. Come experience the warmth of Norwegian culture. www.cliftontexas.org. Call 1-800-344-3720.

  December 3 - Weatherford
CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE... Come home for Weatherford's Christmas on the Square, Saturday 11am to 5pm. Enjoy the merriment of the season with carolers, craft and food vendors, children's activities and, of course, Santa Claus. Parade 10am. For information, call (888) 594-3801, or visit www.weatherford-chamber.com.

  December 3 - Dallas
29th DALLAS CHILDREN’S HEALTH HOLIDAY PARADE… This grand parade is designed for children and is also broadcast widely on television. Enjoy giant inflatables, unique performance groups, marching bands & more at this free event. Benefiting Children’s Health Center. Downtown, 10am. www.dallaschildrensparade.com.

MARCH

  March 4–6 - Dallas
NORTH TEXAS IRISH FESTIVAL… As one of the largest Celtic cultural events in the nation, this fest offers some of the finest in Irish & Scottish entertainment, world-famous bands, award-winning dancers, educational workshops, crafts, and storytellers at Fair Park. www.ntif.org.

  March 9–12 - Denton
32nd TEXAS STORYTELLING FESTIVAL... "Ear Candy - Sweet Sound of Story". Featured tellers are Don White, Dolores Hydock, Clare Murphy, and Carolina Quiroga-Stultz, plus storyteller concerts, ghost stories, Liar's Contest, kids' activities & workshops. Denton Civic Center. www.tejasstorytelling.com. 940-380-9320.

  March 18–19 - Granbury
38th GENERAL GRANBURY'S BIRTHDAY PARTY BEAN, BRISKET & RIB COOK-OFF... Hosted around the downtown Historic Courthouse Square, celebrate the birthday of the town's namesake with arts & crafts booths, bean-eating contest, outhouse races, and entertainment. (682) 936-4550. www.granburysquare.com.

APRIL

  April 21–23 and September 15–17 - Grandview-Sand Flat-Cleburne-Alvarado-Venus-Maypearl
ANTIQUE ALLEY TEXAS + 30 MILES OF SHOPPING...  This biannual event covers 30+ miles. Grandview offers 100's of downtown sidewalk /railroad easement vendors & award winning Masonic Lodge BBQ. Pasture sales galore between Grandview & Cleburne. Do not park on highway! (817) 240-4948. www.Facebook.com/AntiqueAlleyTexas. www.AntiqueAlleyTexas.com.

JUNE

  June 9–10 - Cisco
CISCO TEXAS PIE FEST...