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Victorian Valentine Card Making

Bring the family to Grapevine’s historic Nash Farm to enjoy light refreshments and craft your own Victoria era-inspired Valentine cards.

Black History Month Kick-Off

Come visit to learn the history of the Bob Jones Nature Center and the man and former slave it was named after when a Jones descendent gives a lecture.

First Fridays at the Farm: Valentines

Reserve your tickets online to make and back historic desserts on February 1 at Nash Farm and learn heritage skills that you could use to enrich your life today.

Train Yard Winter Walking Tours

Guided walking tours of the Museum of the American Railroad’s rolling stock site in Frisco will be available each Wednesday through Saturday.

Medieval Arts Festival

The Middle Ages comes to life at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Arlington Public Library through exhibits of medieval arts and sciences, live demonstrations of ancient weaponry and more.

Vintage Base Ball Triple Header

Watch a 1860s Vintage style Base Ball triple header in the Farmers Branch Historical Park meadow. Three teams will spend the day playing historic base ball from the Civil War era.

Victorian Fencing

Join the Farmers Branch Historical Park for a public exhibition of 19th-century fencing matches from members of the Victorian Fencing Society.

Frontier Fall Fest

Join the volunteers at Log Cabin Village in Fort Worth for a fun afternoon featuring living history, music, crafts and artisans.

Doc Holliday Saints & Sinners Festival

Help celebrate Denison’s formative years in 1870–1880s at this fourth annual festival with authors, Wild West photos, card games, antiques, wagon rides and a parade.

Home Front Christmas Saturday

Visit the Eisenhower Birthplace to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas in Denison during World War II, including a 1940s-themed tree.

Celebrate with the Presidents

Celebrate our nation’s past presidents, especially Dwight Eisenhower, through activities, crafts and tours through the Eisenhower Birthplace House.

Historic Sites Free Day

Take a free tour of the Eisenhower house, showcases the home where the 34th U.S. President Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower was born in 1890.

Easter Egg Roll

President Dwight Eisenhower and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower revived the Easter Egg Roll tradition at the White House in 1953. Enjoy an egg scramble, egg roll races, craft activities, and a visit by the Easter Bunny.

National Fossil Day Celebration

Learn about ancient Texas, see casts of animals, and become a member of the “PIT” Crew (Paleontologists in Training). Led by members of the Dallas Paleontological Society.

Hispanic Heritage Festival

Join the annual Hispanic Heritage Festival at the Denton County Historical Park, taking place as part of the Denton Community Market and including music, food, vendor booths, door prizes, and family fun.

Fun on the Farm—Meet Our Goats

Meet the sheep and goats who live at Heritage Farmstead Museum and learn how their wool is used to make fabric during this farm day for children ages 2–5.

Fun on the Farm—Fall Colors

Hop on a wagon ride, do some harvesting, meet a scarecrow, and feed the chickens during this fall program for children ages 2–5.