Favorite Local Events

We are located in Texas, Johnson County to be exact. I have posted a few of our favorite outings we like to do throughout the year. Feel free to share yours with us! nextgenerationmoms@yahoo.com

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Jan14th-Feb5 2011: Great fun for the entire family! Click on the link to get more info.

Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church in Cleburne: (Dates to come for 2011) I had to throw this in there because my 3 year old went this past June and she LOVED it. It was put together amazingly inspirational. You can tell that this group of people loves kids!


Clark Gardens Botanical Park Fall Festival :October: 10am-3pm: This is located in Weatherford and is lots of fun for the entire family. They have a kids and crafts area and the view is beautiful. Welcome Fall.

Grapevine, Texas: This link will take you to a calendar of many events. This is my favorite place to look for activities. There is everything from Spring Festivals to Fall Festivals, Summer Bashes and an event for each Holiday. Some of my fav events listed below. Absolutely the best!

LegoLand Discovery Center (Opens Spring/Summer 2011) at Grapevine Mills
SEA LIFE Aquarium(Opens Spring/Summer 2011) at Grapevine Mills
Chocolate Festival: Mar.11-12
Spring Into Nash Farm
Summer Blast Fireworks: May28-Sept.3(Every Friday @9:30)
Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza
Grape Fest Sept. 16-19th.
Fall Round Up @ Nash Farm:Oct.9 (10am-2pm)
Butterfly Flutterby: Oct 16(Parade and butterfly activities)
The Christmas Capital of Texas: Starts Nov.9
Day Out With Thomas(Let your kids experience a ride on Thomas the Train and enjoy interactive play)

Gaylord Texan: This is the place to stay if you are visiting our great state or want some time away. The Gaylord is constantly putting on exhibits for children and adults. My favorite is the winter/Christmas events. Loved the Ice Sculptures!

Dinsaur World: Located in Glen Rose Texas: Open everyday 9-6 excluding Christmas & Thanksgiving. You can walk thru a nature trail filled with life size dinosaurs. Afterwards enjoy a fossil dig. My daughter thought this was the greates thing sinced sliced bread however I was a bit disappointed. Dinosaurs are behind a rope and can not be touched. Picnic table and playground area with shade.

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center: Open Year Round but Hours Vary: This is exactly that, a wildlife center. It features a number of animals with most that can be fed food while riding through in your vehicle. There are a number of options with this park so check out the link. When we went my daughter was able to hand feed the Giraffe and that was priceless!

Big Rocks: This is kind of like water hole where everyone gathers to play on hot days. We have not been since the new baby but used to love it. Quick dip to cool off and play with snow cone stands and the local square eateries nearby.Free!

The Promise: "An epic Musical drama of the life of Christ. Performances 8 pm every Friday & Saturday, September thru October. "

The State Fair of TEXAS ya'll! Sept.24-Oct 17th
There is something for everyone and if your in our great state it is a must do. For us it a yearly tradition with fried food indulgences, midway rides, and you can't forget the PIGS!

Westfest Polka Festival Each Labor Day Weekend. Funner than it sounds. Food, fun, family festivities,ars and crafts, tractor pull.

Antique Alley: Every spring and fall. This is 25 mile long shopping venue via FM 4(S). You will find music, entertainment, entrepreuners, vendors, fundraisers, and garage sales along this stretch. We will have table set up in Cleburne past the Eastern Heights Church in the driveway to the left. Look for lots of pink and baked goods.