Farmers Branch historical board hears event center and holiday programming updates
November 23, 2023 | Farmers Branch, Dallas County, Texas
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The Farmers Branch Historical Preservation & Restoration Board received updates on the city’s new event center and on seasonal programming at the historical park during its most recent meeting.
Speaker 3 reported the building housing the new event center has been "officially dried in," meaning it is weatherized, and said at least one reservation has already been taken. She said Lynette Hill, the event-center manager, is handling reservations and that promotional work is underway. "So it is coming along, and everything's looking good with that," Speaker 3 said.
The board heard that Haunts & Houses drew "over 700 attendees," a turnout Speaker 3 called a success and credited to volunteers and partner organizations including the Mansky Library, the Farmers Branch Police Department and the fire department. "We had over 700 attendees, so super excited," Speaker 3 said.
Members reviewed a schedule of upcoming programs: a Day of the Dead celebration on Thursday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m.; a Blue Grama / Bluegrass festival; fall mini photo sessions; charcuterie and tea events; and Christmas exhibit tours and tree-lighting festivities in early December. Speaker 3 said bilingual flyers (English and Spanish) and a short promotional video (featuring Councilman Roman) will be posted on city channels.
Board members discussed operations for large events, including volunteer sign-ups and logistics for exhibit tours that will open the Queen Anne, Gilbert House and General Store. For the tree-lighting celebration, which was moved to the historical park because of construction on Denton Drive, Speaker 3 said organizers plan stage entertainment, a kids' zone and fireworks and that exhibit tours will likely be offered free the night of the tree lighting to encourage visitors.
The board noted several ticketed programs (Mad Hatter, Girls Night History Camp and Christmas teas) and that some activities have already sold out. The session concluded with members confirming volunteer support and encouraging promotion to expand attendance at future events.
Speaker 3 reported the building housing the new event center has been "officially dried in," meaning it is weatherized, and said at least one reservation has already been taken. She said Lynette Hill, the event-center manager, is handling reservations and that promotional work is underway. "So it is coming along, and everything's looking good with that," Speaker 3 said.
The board heard that Haunts & Houses drew "over 700 attendees," a turnout Speaker 3 called a success and credited to volunteers and partner organizations including the Mansky Library, the Farmers Branch Police Department and the fire department. "We had over 700 attendees, so super excited," Speaker 3 said.
Members reviewed a schedule of upcoming programs: a Day of the Dead celebration on Thursday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m.; a Blue Grama / Bluegrass festival; fall mini photo sessions; charcuterie and tea events; and Christmas exhibit tours and tree-lighting festivities in early December. Speaker 3 said bilingual flyers (English and Spanish) and a short promotional video (featuring Councilman Roman) will be posted on city channels.
Board members discussed operations for large events, including volunteer sign-ups and logistics for exhibit tours that will open the Queen Anne, Gilbert House and General Store. For the tree-lighting celebration, which was moved to the historical park because of construction on Denton Drive, Speaker 3 said organizers plan stage entertainment, a kids' zone and fireworks and that exhibit tours will likely be offered free the night of the tree lighting to encourage visitors.
The board noted several ticketed programs (Mad Hatter, Girls Night History Camp and Christmas teas) and that some activities have already sold out. The session concluded with members confirming volunteer support and encouraging promotion to expand attendance at future events.
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