Thursday, October 1, 2026
Outdoor activities

The Jazz Society of Hood County has decided to postpone the Jazz Fest to Saturday, March 1. Originally scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22, the group decided to postpone the event due to the especially cold temperatures. The free event kicks off at 10:30 a.m. and ends at 9 p.m. with tunes emanating from three different stages — at the Langdon, Granbury Square and Hewlett Park.

Go Play calendar will feature recurring activities that are open to the public. These items will run each week along with other activities across the area. Submit Go Play listings to …

The Granbury Wine Celebration returns to Hood County. The event, an outdoor festival celebrating the rich flavors of Texas wine and regional cuisine, will take place Friday, April 25 and Saturday, …

Let’s be real: lighting can make or break a photo. You could have the most epic scene in front of you — a mountain glowing in the distance or your dog pulling off a perfect “snoot …

Granbury Airport has set its aims sky high with its new luxury airport expansion. Already underway and set to be completed in two phases, the $60 million project is anticipated to take Granbury’s already bustling aviation scene to the stratosphere — and Granbury’s economy right along with it.

On the outskirts of town, tucked away in the hills along U.S. Highway 377, golf-pro Sean Daly is building a dream golfer’s hideaway.

Registrations are now being accepted by the Hood County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office for horticulture training to become a master gardener. The classes will meet every Tuesday beginning March 25 and concluding on May 27. Class locations locate between Hood, Somervell and Johnson County. Deadline to apply is Jan. 31.

Saturday, Jan. 18 the Goosebump Jump returns to Granbury City Beach Park. This fun event marks its fifth year with last year over 300 participants facing the frigid Lake Granbury waters. …

Few people know that in Granbury, we are living on the last remnants of the Black Land Prairie. It is the most endangered ecosystem in the United States, with only 1% of the original habitat still intact. Texas Master Naturalist Ann Sansone is here to raise awareness and give the Black Land Prairie a fighting chance. Her lecture at Acton Nature Center Jan. 5 will teach those living on the prairie how to support it by planting native plants on whatever land they have available.

Everyone knows Mr. And Mrs. Clause winter in the North Pole, but where do they spend the days and months leading up to the yuletide season? Well, summer camp of course! On Saturday, Dec. 7, Camp El Tesoro hosted its annual Breakfast with Santa, an event that welcomes kids of all ages to get a jumpstart on celebrating the holiday season.

CALENDAR ITEMS Information should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event for consideration. The Community Calendar is a free listing in the Hood County News to inform readers of …

GO PLAY CALENDAR Go Play calendar will feature recurring activities that are open to the public. These items will run each week along with other activities across the area. Submit Go Play …

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