DECEMBER

  December 2 - 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.

FEBRUARY

  February 8–10 - Nocona
MARDI GRAS NOCONA STYLE... Enjoy kid-friendly festivities, parades, music, fun run, food, vendors & much more!. Downtown Nocona. (940) 825-3526. noconachamber@nocona.org.

MARCH

  March 8–11 - Denton
34th TEXAS STORYTELLING FESTIVAL... "Talk of the Town" features tellers Adam Booth, Beth Horner, Laura Packer and Tim Tingle, plus storyteller concerts, ghost stories, Liar's Contest, kids' activities & workshops. Denton Civic Center. www.tejasstorytelling.com. 940-380-9320.

  March 17 - Dublin
ST. PATRICK'S CELEBRATION... "The Irish Capital of Texas" presents a festival of fun, including arts & crafts and food vendors, parade, Shamrock Shuffle Run, dog show, costume contest, carnival, family-friendly entertainment & much more! dublintxchamber@embarqmail.com. (254) 445-3422. www.dublintxchamber.com. Like us on Facebook.

APRIL

  April 20-22 and September 21-23, 2018 -
Grandview-Cleburne-Alvarado-Maypearl-Venus
ANTIQUE ALLEY TEXAS + 30 MILES YARDS SALES, FLEA MARKETS & MORE...  This biannual event covers 30+ miles. Grandview offers 100's of vendors & pasture sales between Grandview & Cleburne. Do not park on highway! Vendors: (817) 666-5024 text your email address.  Inquiries: info@antiquealleytexas.com. or www.AntiqueAlleyTexas.com, or, www.Facebook.com/AntiqueAlleyTexas. .

  April 21 - Sherman
EARTH DAY TEXOMA FESTIVAL...