Community Calendar

Kids Safe Saturday is an annual event hosted by Paris EMS to provide a positive message to children about safety. Each year we have different organizations come out to provide safety material in a safe and fun environment that children can understand. There will be bounce houses, hot dogs, barrel train, mechanical bull, and lots and lots of fun!

Calling all homeschool families in North Texas!
Join us for Homeschool Day at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site on Wednesday, May 6, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Students, parents, and teachers are invited to explore hands-on learning, enjoy educational programs from local organizations, play games, and experience history in a fun and engaging setting.
🎟 Admission is just $3 per person
📍 Sam Bell Maxey House in Paris, Texas
🔗 Reserve your spot today: bit.ly/sbmh-hsd2026
Come learn, play, and connect with homeschool families from across North Texas.

Fannin County Master Gardeners host a Rainwater Harvesting Workshop on May 8, 2026 from 9 am - 12 pm. Dean Minchillo, from the Texas Water Resources Institute, will be the guest speaker talking about ways to conserve water and save money! The optional afternoon session (1:30 pm - 2:30 pm) will be constructing a rain barrel harvesting system. Kits will be available for purchase at the door, but you will need to bring your own barrel. Recommendations are for a 35 gallon plastic trash can or a plastic food grade barrel.

On Saturday, May 8th, ETAMU will be hosting their first Swim Lesson Trial Day! For the low cost of $5/child, you will get a 45 minute lesson with an instructor from their staff.

Registration for this event is through recportal.etamu.edu.

Questions:
Colin Scherpich
Coordinator of Aquatics and Member Services
903.468.3099

Join us in person for a fun and relaxing day at the 3rd Annual Goat Yoga Fundraiser supporting the United Way of Lamar County!

Happening at Bywayers Park in Downtown Paris!! Brought to you by our very own Credit Union of Texas.

To register, scan the QR code in the attached image. You can also visit cutx.org/yoga

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for Switch & Stitch — a relaxed evening where everyone gets to do their thing.
🧵 Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft project
🎮 Bring a kiddo (or two!) who likes to play the Nintendo Switch
While the kids play and take turns gaming, you can stitch, knit, and visit with other crafters. It’s a simple way to unwind and connect.
🗓 Second Tuesdays
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Commerce Public Library
No registration required — just bring your project and join us!

Explore some of the parks native animals in this hands-on program!

When: 2:00pm May 16th, 2026
Where: Near spring point trailhead of Lake Tawakoni State Park, located at 10822 FM 2475, Wills Point, TX 75169
What to bring: Dress for the weather, water
Free with park admission (adults 13 and older $5, kids 12 and under are free)

Experience the prairie after dark! Join us for Night on the Prairie, an evening adventure where families can discover the magic of nighttime wildlife. Listen for owl calls, learn to identify frogs by their unique songs, and take a guided night hike across the prairie.

Explore the fascinating world of nocturnal insects during a mothing demonstration with the Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists, and meet Dr. Bryon Clark as he shares the incredible lives of the bats that call BPRC home - with hands-on bat tracking fun through immersive echo-locating experiences!

Enjoy a beer, cider, wine, or non-alcoholic beverage from Y8TS TAPS Mobile Beer Fridge, and grab some delicious BBQ from Smōk'd TX BBQ!

Bring your curiosity and sense of adventure for a night of discovery under the stars.

In partnership with Sensory Days Dallas, a Quiet Area with sensory-friendly activities will be available at all family events.

A Note About Weather:
Because this is an outdoor experience, the event may be postponed if we’re experiencing heavy rain or lightning at the scheduled time. If that happens, you’ll be able to join us on the new date or use your ticket for a future First Saturday event. If neither option works, please consider your ticket a donation to BPRC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Federal Tax ID: 20-1305421). Your support means so much.

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for Switch & Stitch — a relaxed evening where everyone gets to do their thing.
🧵 Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft project
🎮 Bring a kiddo (or two!) who likes to play the Nintendo Switch
While the kids play and take turns gaming, you can stitch, knit, and visit with other crafters. It’s a simple way to unwind and connect.
🗓 Second Tuesdays
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Commerce Public Library
No registration required — just bring your project and join us!

We have so many camps and learning experiences to offer to directors and students alike—including Blast of Brass from July 5-10th!
Come learn from revered teacher and pedagogues to better your audition prep, individual playing, and ensemble schools.
Register today! Go Lions!🦁💙💛

This summer Chamber Music Camp is geared towards Brass Students in Middle School, High School, and Early College. It will run from July 5 - 10. More details at www.blastofbrass.com