Your midsummer night’s sleep doesn’t have to be filled with dreaded dreams of boredom. Even as the weather turns to the warm side, there’s plenty to do by yourself, with a friend and with family this weekend in the Wichita Falls area.
Here are some events coming up Thursday through Sunday.
Thursday, June 20
Pirate Adventure Summer Storytime: 10:30-11 a.m. Wichita Falls Public Library, 600 11th St. An all-ages story time great for the whole family. Dress up for each week's theme if you'd like.
Live at the Lake: Arts at the Pavilion with Zavala: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wichita Falls Museum of Art, 2 Eureka Circle. Free event with live painting by Anthony Campos, Zavala International Dancers and an art activity for kids. BYOB beer and wine only.
Moon Market: 6-9 p.m. Downtown Farmers Market, 713 Ohio.
Artzeum Kid's Exhibit: It's All About Fish: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Kemp Center for the Arts. 1300 Lamar St. Free interactive exhibit designed for ages 6-12. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday through Aug. 3 Monday-Saturday. Open until 8 p.m. Thursdays.
Trivia Thursday: 7 p.m. Wichita Falls Brewing Company, 701 Indiana Ave.
Friday, June 21
Fourth annual Cowpokes International Film Festival: 1-10 p.m. Friday Grand Theatre, 114 N. Waggoner St., Electra. Continues Saturday and Sunday.
"SHREK, The Musical": 7:30 p.m. Wichita Theatre, 919 Indiana Ave. 940-732-9037
Gannon Fremin and CCREV with Clint Vines and The Hard Times: 9:30 p.m. Iron Horse Pub, 615 Eighth St.
First-ever 2024 WienerFest celebrating National Dachshund Day: 6 p.m. Wichita Falls Dog Park, 5205 Fairway Blvd.
Comedy Night: 8 p.m. Legends Roadhouse, 3305 Sheppard Access Road
Mike Ryan: 7 p.m. Times Square Lot Show, 1200 Scott Ave. Sponsored by On Tour Entertainment
Hunger America 24 Crusade: 6 p.m. Friday through 10 a.m. Sunday, 544 Ray Road
Boots & Badges Blood Drive: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4605 Cypress Ave. 940-235-9106
Saturday, June 22
Dairy Day: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wichita Falls Farmers Market, 807 Austin St. Live milking demonstration with Buttercup from the Southwest Dairy Farms Milk Mobile 9 a.m.-noon.
Kart Show at Advance Auto Parts: 8 a.m. 4205 Jacksboro Highway. Event by Texhoma Speedway
Yoga in the Park with Caitlin: 10-11 a.m. Downtown Park Central, Eighth and Scott St. All-levels flow class from Weightless.
2024 Pride/Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention 5K Run/Walk & Burger Burn: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Pilsenburger Fitness Center, 511 Avenue H, Sheppard Air Force Base. Free admission.
Second annual Pride in the Park: Noon-6 p.m. Lucy Park Pavilion, 100 Sunset. Sponsored by Wichita Falls Diversity Coalition
Pride Show: 9 p.m. Legends Roadhouse, 3305 Sheppard Access Road
Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 713 Ohio
Pull Party: 10:30 a.m. Endunamoo Strength and Conditioning, 2651 Central Freeway E. Weightlifting competition. 940-242-3251
Actors Workshop, Cowpokes International Film Festival: 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Grand Theatre, 114 N. Waggoner St., Electra. Festival hours are 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Continues Sunday. www.cowpokesfilmfestival.com
"SHREK, The Musical": 2 p.m. Wichita Theatre, 919 Indiana Ave. 940-723-9037
Collagraph Printmaking, an On the Wall Workshop: 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Texas, 2 Eureka Circle.
Kim Faux with James Cook: 9:30 p.m. Iron Horse Pub, 615 Eighth St.
“Playful Pints: Romeo & Juliet”: 7:30 p.m. Backdoor Theatre, 501 Indiana Ave. BYOB
YMCA Community Field Day: 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Spudder Park, 1100 Smith St.
Free studio art lesson: 10 a.m.-noon Kemp Center for the Arts, 1300 Lamar St.
Great Scott Studio celebrates International Day of Yoga: 9 a.m.-11:45 a.m. 914 Scott St. Classes offered at 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. 940-924-3390
Kelly Jackson Band at Hook & Ladder Coffees and Wine: 6:30-9 p.m. 616 Seventh St.
Metal Night: 9 p.m. The Deep End, 5120 Greenbriar
Beginner Yoga 101, start of eight-week series: 3 p.m. Balance Yoga + Barre, 2301 Midwestern Parkway. www.balancewf.com
Summer Bicycle Swap Meet: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Bicycle ER, 502 Wichita St.
Summer Kickoff Party: 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Thomas Fowler American Legion Post No. 169, 4615 Lake Shore Drive
Lego League for 8+: 1 p.m.-3 p.m. CrashWorks STEAM Studio and Makerspace, 900 Indiana Ave.
Two heats and a feature: 6:30 p.m. Texoma Speedway, 7567 Seymour Highway
1047 The Bear’s I-44 Cruise-In & Show ‘n’ Shine: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Sheridan Medical Lodge parking lot, 1119 S. Red River Expressway, Burkburnett
Sunday, June 23
Pizza With a Ninja Turtle: 4 p.m.-6 p.m. The Deep End, 5120 Greenbriar
Music Bingo Sunday: 5 p.m. Wichita Falls Brewing Company, 701 Indiana Ave.
Village Bowl fundraiser: 5 -7 p.m. 4022 Kemp Boulevard. This event sponsored by nonprofit Kids Independently Taught and Educated will raise money for the Ark Encounter in Kentucky.
Fourth annual Cowpokes International Film Festival: 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Grand Theatre, 114 N. Waggoner St., Electra.
