NOVEMBER

  November 3 - Whitewright
OUR TOWN CRAFT FAIR & MILITARY PARADE... Veteran's Day Military Parade (10am) leads everyone to the High School for an arts & crafts fair, car show & food trucks (10am-4pm). Held at Whitewright High School on Echols Lane. Call (903) 364-2000 to register.

  November 3 - Jacksboro
2018 CHILIFEST & OUTDOOR EXPO… Enter your famous chili or be a taste tester and take in the views of beautiful Lake Jacksboro. Enjoy contests, activities for the kids and live entertainment that night. A great way to kick off deer season! Hosted by Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce. 4pm-10pm. Jack County Ag Building & Outdoor Pavilion. (940) 567-2602.

  November 23–24 - Elm Mott
HOMESTEAD FAIR... The 31st annual festival over Thanksgiving Weekend of fine crafts and heirloom skills provides fun for the whole family! Horse-drawn hayrides, homestead crafts, restored 1760's gristmill, family music, horse farming demos, homegrown foods, blacksmithing, woodworking, sheepdog work, pottery-making, 27 seminars & more. Fri & Sat 9am-9pm. Free admission. www.HomesteadFair.com. (254) 754-9600.

  November 30 - Denton
30th ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHTING FESTIVAL... Capture the spirit of the holidays on Denton's Downtown Historic Courthouse Square. Sip wassail as you browse gift and specialty shops and musical entertainers on the Square. Friday, 5:30pm-9:30pm. www.dentonholidaylighting.com. (888) 381-1818.

DECEMBER

  December 1 - 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 7–8 - Granbury
35th ANNUAL "FOR GRANBURY, A CANDLELIGHT TOUR"... During this magical time, citizens open their private and historic homes! Also enjoy lights, carols, and Christmas treats. For early discounted tickets: www.granburyacandlelighttour.com, (682) 936-4550, or www.facebook/granburyacandlelighttour.com.

FEBRUARY

  February 21–23, 2019 - Nocona
MARDI GRAS NOCONA STYLE... Enjoy kid-friendly festivities, parades, music, fun run, food, vendors & much more!. Downtown Nocona. For more information: (940) 825-3526 or email noconachamber@nocona.org.

MARCH

  March 16–17 - Granbury
39th 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, cook-off and entertainment. (682) 936-4550. www.granburysquare.com.

  March 16–17 - Dublin
ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATION…