Van Alstyne Community Calendar
Van Alstyne Community Calendar
This calendar is available to any business, church, organization, school, and/or individual who has an upcoming event that is open to the public. There is never a charge for a listing. Just send the information via email to maryjane@sceneintown.com or message via Facebook on Mary Jane Farmer’s profile/page.
The calendar does not only list the upcoming fun things, but also the more necessary events, such as City Council or other government meetings, VAISD meetings and happenings (when made available) and so much more.
TxDOT Updates & Notes available at the bottom of this list.
NOTE: Meals on Wheel's phone number is (903) 482-6341. Menus are shown in dark green in the Senior Center listings.
Now throughout October at the Public Library, 151 W Cooper
New Spring Seedlings, Propagation Station for cuttings, fresh produce from the plants —Come get your cuttings and start your own houseplants today.
Commemorative Bricks — To be placed at Umphresss/Hynds Park or Dorothy Fielder Park. For more information, go Online to friendsofvalibrary.com
Thursday, Dec. 4
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Holly Jolly Thursday with Santa, the Grinch, and Frosty
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Public Library's Story time — 10:30 am, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton DrivePublic Library's Mini Library — 3-6 pm, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive
Kenney D hosts Song Swap w/ Philliip Wildman, Randy Palmer — 7 pm, The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Friday, Dec. 5
p>Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.Saturday, Dec. 6
• Christmas Parade (2 pm Step-Off) & Tree Lighting (6 pm) /b> — Central Social District Park
Public Library's Mini-Library — 3-6 pm, , VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive.
• Cars & Coffee — 8 am, downtown Van Alstyne
Food Pantry — 9 am-noon, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
Sunday, Dec. 7
Family Church Ribbon Cutting — 11:30-12:30, 146 E MarshallAlcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Monday, Dec. 8
** Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting — 6 pm, Location to be provided.
** Dinner is Served — 6 pm, Mantua Lodge open for public dining. 101 E Cooper St at Waco
Tuesday, Dec. 9
City Council Meeting cancellled for December — 6:30 pm, City Hall, 152 N Main Drive, Agenda can be found on the city's Website, cityofvanalstyne.us
Public Library's Story time — 10:30 am, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive Public Library's Mini Library — 3-6 pm, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive >p>Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Ribbon Cutting for Blue Escapes Pool & Spa — 11379 Farmington Road, Suite 2Pickin Circle — The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Thursday, Dec. 11
Holly Jolly Thursday with Santa, the Grinch, and Frosty — 5-7 pm,downtown MerchantsVan Alstyne Municipal Court — 1:30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston. Call (903) 482-5251
Public Library's Story time — 10:30 am, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive Public Library's Mini Library — 3-6 pm, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive >p>Friday, Dec. 12
Food Pantry — 3-6 pm, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
Two Tons of Steel — 8 pm, The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
p>Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.Saturday, Dec. 13
Wreaths Across America — 11 a.m., Van Alstyne Cemetery Public Library's Mini Library — 11 -2 pm, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive >p>Bent Creek Band — 8 pm, The. Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Sunday, Dec. 14
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Monday, Dec. 15
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Public Library's Story time — 10:30 am, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive Public Library's Mini Library — 3-6 pm, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton DriveChristmas Market — 3-7 pm, Central Social District Park, 263 N Main
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Wednesday, Dec. 17
Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast — 8:30-9:30 a.m., Bowen Event Venue, 179 Bowen Lane>
Pickin Circle — The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Thursday, Dec. 18
Holly Jolly Thursday with Santa, the Grinch, and Frosty — 5-7 pm,downtown Merchants Public Library's Story time — 10:30 am, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive Public Library's Mini Library — 3-6 pm, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton DriveFriday, Dec 19-Wednesday, Dec. 31
VAISD Christmas & Holiday Break
Friday, Dec. 19
Bent Creeks trio — 7 pm, The Railyard Taproom, 218 E Jefferson
p>Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.Saturday, Dec. 20
Food Pantry — 9 am-noon, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
Public Library's Mini Library — 11 am-2 pm, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive >p>Sunday, Dec. 21 — First Day of Winter
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Monday, Dec. 22
Tuesday, Dec. 23
Public Library's Story time — 10:30 am, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive Public Library's Mini Library — 10:30 am, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive >p>Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Wednesday, Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve
VA Public Library closedPickin Circle — The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster — Call to confirm
Thursday, Dec. 25 — Merry Christmas To All
** Van Alstyne Municipal Court Postponed til Jan. 8 — 1:30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston. Call (903) 482-5251
Friday, Dec. 26
Food Pantry — 3-6 pm, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
p>Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.Saturday, Dec. 27
Sunday, Dec. 28
* Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Monday, Dec. 29
Tuesday, Dec. 30
Public Library's Story time — 10:30 am, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive Public Library's Mini Library — 3-6 pm, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive >p>* Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Happy New Year!
• Pickin Circle — The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Thursday, Jan. 1 Friday, Jan.2 Saturday, Jan. 3 Sunday, Jan. 4 Monday, Jan. 5 Tuesday , Jan. 6 Wednesday, Jan. 7 Thursday, Jan. 8 Friday, Jan. 9 Saturday, Jan. 10 Sunday, Jan. 11 Monday, Jan. 12 Tuesday, Jan. 13 Wednesday, Jan. 14 Thursday, Jan. 15 Friday, Jan. 16 Saturday, Jan. 17 Sunday, Jan. 18 Monday, Jan. 19 Tuesday, Jan. 20 Wednesday, Jan. 21 Thursday, Jan. 22 Friday, Jan 23 Saturday, Jan. 24 — MLK Day Sunday, Jan. 25 Monday, Jan. 26 Tuesday, Jan. 27 Wednesday, Jan. 28 Thursday, Jan. 29 Friday, Jan. 30 Saturday, Jan. 31 Sunday, Feb. 1 Monday, Feb. 2 Tuesday, Feb. 3 Wednesday, Feb. 4 Thursday, Feb. 5 Friday, Feb. 6 Saturday, Feb, 7 Sunday, Feb. 8 Monday, Feb. 9 Tuesday, Feb. 10 Wednesday, Feb. 11 Thursday, Feb. 12 Friday, Feb. 13 Saturday, Feb. 14 — Happy Valentine's Day Sunday, Feb 15 Monday, Feb. 16 Tuesday, Feb.17 Wednesday, Feb. 18 Thursday, Feb. 19 Friday, Feb. 20 Saturday, Feb. 211 Sunday, Feb. 22 Monday, Feb. 23 Tuesday, Feb. 24 Wednesday, Feb. 25 Thursday, Feb. 26 Friday, Feb. 27 Saturday, Feb. 28For 2026:
1st Saturday each month; Cars & Coffee — 8 am, downtown Van Alstyne
2nd Tuesday each month: City Council meeting — 6:30 pm, City Hall, 152 N Main Drive, Agenda can be found on the city's Website, cityofvanalstyne.us
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Pickin Circle — The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Thursday, Dec. 4
Holly Jolly Thursday with Santa, the Grinch, and Frosty — 5-7 pm,downtown Merchants
Public Library's Story time — 10:30 am, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton DrivePublic Library's Mini Library — 3-6 pm, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive
Kenney D hosts Song Swap w/ Philliip Wildman, Randy Palmer — 7 pm, The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
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Friday, Dec. 5 p>Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.Saturday, Dec. 6
• Christmas Parade (2 pm Step-Off) & Tree Lighting (6 pm) /b> — Central Social District Park
Public Library's Mini-Library — 3-6 pm, , VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive.
• Cars & Coffee — 8 am, downtown Van Alstyne
Food Pantry — 9 am-noon, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
Sunday, Dec. 7
Family Church Ribbon Cutting — 11:30-12:30, 146 E MarshallAlcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Monday, Dec. 8
** Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting — 6 pm, Location to be provided.
** Dinner is Served — 6 pm, Mantua Lodge open for public dining. 101 E Cooper St at Waco
Tuesday, Dec. 9
City Council Meeting cancellled for December — 6:30 pm, City Hall, 152 N Main Drive, Agenda can be found on the city's Website, cityofvanalstyne.us
Public Library's Story time — 10:30 am, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive Public Library's Mini Library — 3-6 pm, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive >p>Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Ribbon Cutting for Blue Escapes Pool & Spa — 11379 Farmington Road, Suite 2Pickin Circle — The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Thursday, Dec. 11
Holly Jolly Thursday with Santa, the Grinch, and Frosty — 5-7 pm,downtown MerchantsVan Alstyne Municipal Court — 1:30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston. Call (903) 482-5251
Public Library's Story time — 10:30 am, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive Public Library's Mini Library — 3-6 pm, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive >p>Friday, Dec. 12
Food Pantry — 3-6 pm, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
Two Tons of Steel — 8 pm, The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
p>Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.Saturday, Dec. 13
Wreaths Across America — 11 a.m., Van Alstyne Cemetery Public Library's Mini Library — 11 -2 pm, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive >p>Bent Creek Band — 8 pm, The. Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Sunday, Dec. 14
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Monday, Dec. 15
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Public Library's Story time — 10:30 am, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive Public Library's Mini Library — 3-6 pm, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton DriveChristmas Market — 3-7 pm, Central Social District Park, 263 N Main
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Wednesday, Dec. 17
Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast — 8:30-9:30 a.m., Bowen Event Venue, 179 Bowen Lane>
Pickin Circle — The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Thursday, Dec. 18
Holly Jolly Thursday with Santa, the Grinch, and Frosty — 5-7 pm,downtown Merchants Public Library's Story time — 10:30 am, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive Public Library's Mini Library — 3-6 pm, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton DriveFriday, Dec 19-Wednesday, Dec. 31
VAISD Christmas & Holiday Break
Friday, Dec. 19
Bent Creeks trio — 7 pm, The Railyard Taproom, 218 E Jefferson
p>Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.Saturday, Dec. 20
Food Pantry — 9 am-noon, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
Public Library's Mini Library — 11 am-2 pm, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive >p>Sunday, Dec. 21 — First Day of Winter
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Monday, Dec. 22
Tuesday, Dec. 23
Public Library's Story time — 10:30 am, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive Public Library's Mini Library — 10:30 am, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive >p>Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Wednesday, Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve
VA Public Library closedPickin Circle — The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster — Call to confirm
Thursday, Dec. 25 — Merry Christmas To All
** Van Alstyne Municipal Court Postponed til Jan. 8 — 1:30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston. Call (903) 482-5251
Friday, Dec. 26
Food Pantry — 3-6 pm, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
p>Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.Saturday, Dec. 27
Sunday, Dec. 28
* Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Monday, Dec. 29
Tuesday, Dec. 30
Public Library's Story time — 10:30 am, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive Public Library's Mini Library — 3-6 pm, VA Rec Center, 588 W A Denton Drive >p>* Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Happy New Year!
• Pickin Circle — The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Thursday, Jan. 1 Friday, Jan.2 Saturday, Jan. 3 Sunday, Jan. 4 Monday, Jan. 5 Tuesday , Jan. 6 Wednesday, Jan. 7 Thursday, Jan. 8 Friday, Jan. 9 Saturday, Jan. 10 Sunday, Jan. 11 Monday, Jan. 12 Tuesday, Jan. 13 Wednesday, Jan. 14 Thursday, Jan. 15 Friday, Jan. 16 Saturday, Jan. 17 Sunday, Jan. 18 Monday, Jan. 19 Tuesday, Jan. 20 Wednesday, Jan. 21 Thursday, Jan. 22 Friday, Jan 23 Saturday, Jan. 24 — MLK Day Sunday, Jan. 25 Monday, Jan. 26 Tuesday, Jan. 27 Wednesday, Jan. 28 Thursday, Jan. 29 Friday, Jan. 30 Saturday, Jan. 31 Sunday, Feb. 1 Monday, Feb. 2 Tuesday, Feb. 3 Wednesday, Feb. 4 Thursday, Feb. 5 Friday, Feb. 6 Saturday, Feb, 7 Sunday, Feb. 8 Monday, Feb. 9 Tuesday, Feb. 10 Wednesday, Feb. 11 Thursday, Feb. 12 Friday, Feb. 13 Saturday, Feb. 14 — Happy Valentine's Day Sunday, Feb 15 Monday, Feb. 16 Tuesday, Feb.17 Wednesday, Feb. 18 Thursday, Feb. 19 Friday, Feb. 20 Saturday, Feb. 211 Sunday, Feb. 22 Monday, Feb. 23 Tuesday, Feb. 24 Wednesday, Feb. 25 Thursday, Feb. 26 Friday, Feb. 27 Saturday, Feb. 28For 2026:
1st Saturday each month; Cars & Coffee — 8 am, downtown Van Alstyne
2nd Tuesday each month: City Council meeting — 6:30 pm, City Hall, 152 N Main Drive, Agenda can be found on the city's Website, cityofvanalstyne.us
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
For 2026:
1st Saturday each month; Cars & Coffee — 8 am, downtown Van Alstyne
2nd Tuesday each month: City Council meeting — 6:30 pm, City Hall, 152 N Main Drive, Agenda can be found on the city's Website, cityofvanalstyne.us
TxDOT Updates:
TxDOT announced that the US 75 frontage roads in Van Alstyne have been converted to one-way traffic on both the east and west sides of from County Line Road (CR 375/Panther Parkway) to FM 121.
After the pavement work is complete, both lanes of the frontage roads will be opened to traffic.
The section of frontage road on the east side of US 75 between Kelly Lane and County Line Road will remain as two-way traffic in order to allow traffic on Kelly Lane to travel to County Line Road. All other sections of frontage roads in the Van Alstyne area will be converted to one-way traffic.
US 75, from the Collin County Line to FM 902. This will widen the US 75 mainlanes from the Collin County Line to FM 902 to six lanes. The project will also reconstruct the bridge at County Line Road and construct new u-turn bridges in Van Alstyne near Simmons Loop and in Howe south of Hall Cemetery Road. This project will convert the frontage roads from two-way operation to one-way operation. Two lanes on the US 75 main lanes will remain open in each direction during the daytime hours with occasional lane closures during the nighttime period.
SH 5, in Van Alstyne from Williams Way to Blassingame Avenue. Watch for daytime lane closures on SH 5 as crews work to install a shared use bicycle and pedestrian trail. The trail will follow along SH 5 (Waco Street) from the existing trail at Williams Way to Blassingame Avenue, then along Tolson Avenue, then along Main Street where it will connect with Van Alstyne Parkway.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, from the Collin County line to the Oklahoma State line. Watch for lane closures on northbound and southbound US 75 as crews will be working each night from Sunday night through Friday morning during the overnight period. Lane closures will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m. This work will extend from the Collin-Grayson County line to the Oklahoma State line. (May 30)
US 75 debris pickup, from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday during the nighttime.
2026
January 21 — National Hugging Day
Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Networking — 8:30-9:30 a.m., Grayson College 1455 Collin McKinney Parkway
Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Networking — 8:30-9:30 a.m., Grayson College 1455 Collin McKinney Parkway
First Tuesday every month
* Community Notice: The Van Alstyne Fire and Police Departments will be testing the city's emergency siren system at 10 a.m. to confirm it can be heard in all areas of the community. Please note this is only a test.
*2nd & 4th Fridays
Food Pantry — 3-6 pm, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
1st & 3rd Saturdays
Food Pantry — 39 am-noon, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe