Calendar of Upcoming Events - February

Saturday, February 3 - Painting at the Park 11:00am

Join us for a nature-themed painting class at Oliver Nature Park. An artist will guide you step-by-step as you create your masterpiece.  This class is geared toward ages 5 and up, with no prior experience required!  All materials will be supplied. Click HERE for registration details.

Saturday, February 3 - Winter Scavenger Hunt 1:00pm

Come enjoy Oliver Nature Park while hiking with a Naturalist! Participants will learn all about the wonders of nature on a guided hike. Wear weather‐appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. All participants over 2 years of age must pre‐register. Each child/family must have at east one adult attending and registered for the program. We encourage nature walks for the whole family! Click HERE for registration details.

Saturday, February 3 - Wendy Colonna & Elizabeth Wills 8:00pm

Downtown Mansfield, Inc. presents singer-songwriter duo Wendy Colonna and Elizabeth Wills, with opening act Claire Hinkle at the Farr Best Theater. Click HERE to purchase tickets.

February 5 - 23 - Faces & Places Art Exhibit

Residency at The Center presents a new art exhibition, Faces & Places, featuring the works of David Lee Wright, Sr. at the Manfield ISD Center for the Performing Arts. This talented artist's works are among distinguished private collections in Europe and throughout the US southwestern states. Galley viewing hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm. Admission is free and open to the public. 

Saturday, February 10 - Eddie Irving and The Classic Swing Band - 8:00pm

For over 10 years, Eddie Irving and The Classic Swing Band have offered some of the smoothest sound for a wide variety of events.  Along with the multi-horn "chops" of Tom Lepper and the keyboard talent of Randy Wills, Eddie and the band will give a lively performance of the popular ballads and catchy swing tunes. Click HERE to purchase tickets.

Thursday, February 15 - Highway Sisters 6:00pm

For Third Thursday, the Farr Best Theater presents The Highway Sisters. Come down to downtown Mansfield on February 15th from 5-8pm. Grab a meal, drink, or snack, then join us at the Farr Best for a little music from 6-7pm. You are welcome to bring your food or non-alcoholic beverage into the Farr Best on Third Thursday. After the show, wander Main street and check out the special Third Thursday deals in the downtown shops. This show kicks off a weekend of Valentine's Day programming, so be sure to make the Farr Best part of your Valentine's plans.

Friday, February 16 - Movie Showing: The Notebook 7:30pm

Celebrate Valentine's weekend date night at the Farr Best Theater. Grab dinner downtown, then stop by to see the 2004 hit romance, The Notebook. Doors open at 6:45pm, show starts at 7:30pm

Saturday, February 17 - Great Backyard Bird Count 9:00am

Join us at Oliver Nature Park to participate in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society Great Backyard Bird Count. Families will count the birds at Oliver Nature Park to help the citizen science project. Activities will include games, crafts, bird feeder making, live animals, and nature walks. Pre‐registration is not required for this FREE program.

Saturday, February 17 - Comedy Sportz Improv Show 7:30pm

The Farr Best Theater presents Comedy Sportz Full Match Comedy Competition: This high-energy match will consist of two teams of trained comedy professionals competing for laughs and points, with a "referee" keeping things moving and calling fouls. An average of seven to twelve games are played during a match, drawn from a repertoire of over a hundred improv games.

Thursday, February 22 - Walking the Dog Day Hike 5:30pm

Come enjoy Oliver Nature Park while hiking with a Naturalist! Participants will learn all about the wonders of nature on a guided hike. Wear weather‐appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. All participants over 2 years of age must pre‐register. Each child/family must have at east one adult attending and registered for the program. We encourage nature walks for the whole family! Click HERE for registration details.