Activities
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Henderson County Performing Arts Center (a/k/a Athens Little Theater)
Athens Little Theatre, located on Gibson Road, operates as a non-profit organization, for the benefit of our community, and strives to share the magic of dreams for theatre excellence through the study and production of the performing arts. Our mission is to provide quality entertainment to area residents and guests who come from time to time to partake of activities in the area.
The Athens Little Theater will comfortably seat 110 guests. Reservations are preferred as performances sell out frequently! 903.675.3908 |
Pool Ranch ATV Park
Enjoy this 4-wheeler paradise. The park is open five times a year. There are 3,000 acres of trails, mud, creeks, and hills. Food and drinks are available. Camping is available (no water or electricity). 903-675-6663
Athens Bowling Center
900 W Corsicana
903-677-3936
Cinema 4
218 Wood St.
903-677-2002
Good Times Skate Arena
517 Progress Way
903-677-1168
C.W. Murchison Memorial Library
121 S. Prairieville
903-677-7295 |
Area Golf Courses
Athens Country Club
Private 18 hole course
500 Park Lane, Athens TX 75751
903-677-3844
Rate:
- Mon-Fri $20; Sat-Sun and holiday $30
- Cart – 2 riders $22.50, 1 rider $12.50
- Can accommodate out of county rates. Call for details
Cain Park
Frisbee Golf
903-677-2000
Cedar Creek Country Club
Private 18 hole course
18392 Country Club Dr, Kemp TX 75143
903-498-6761
Rate: Membership only. Reciprocal with other country clubs.
Website: www.cedarcreekcountryclub.com
Country Oaks Golf Club
Public 18 hole course
Located in the small community of Cross Roads about 14 miles southwest of Athens,
8801 CR 1119, Athens TX 75751
903-489-3325
Rate (includes green fee, cart, lunch):
- Mon-Fri $24
- Senior $17
- Sat-Sun and Holidays $31
Website: www.cogc-athens.com
Echo Creek Country Club
Semi-private 18 hole course
East of Athens on FM 317
6790 Ann Drive, Murchison TX 75778
903-852-7094
Indian Oaks Golf Club
Public 18 course
7574 Lee Lane, Kemp TX 75143
903-498-3564
King’s Creek Golf Club
Semi-private 18 hole course
6025 Club Drive, Kemp TX 75143
903-498-8888
Website: www.kingscreekgolfclub.com
Rate:
- Mon-Fri $20, After 1pm $18, Seniors $18
- Sat,Sun, Holiday $30, After 1pm $25, Seniors $25
- Senior rate includes a bucket of balls
- Rates include gree fee and cart; restaurant open weekends
Pinnacle Country Club
Semi-private 18 hole course
200 Pinnacle Club Dr, Mabank, TX 75156
903-451-4653
Rate:
Twin Lakes Golf Course
Public 18 hole course
1003 Van Zandt CR 4207, Canton, TX 75103
903-567.1112
Rate (Includes gree fee, cart, tax, and non-optional GPS):
- Mon-Fri $36
- Sat-Sun and Holidays $57
Website: www.twinlakesgolfcourse.com |
Events
March - Annual Athens Triathlon
What: Enjoy one of Lance Armstrong’s early triathlons. Yes Lance did triathlons along with his biking. At the age of 16 Lance came to Athens and conquered the field setting the course record.
Where: Start/end points: Cain Center
Admission: $45 entry fee/ free for observers
Contact: Henderson County YMCA, (903) 264-9622
April - PRCA Stampede Rodeo
What: Ropin’, ridin’, and plenty of horsing’ around at the longest running PRCA annual rodeo in the area!
Where: Henderson County Fair Park Complex
Admission: Call Chamber office
Contact: Athens Chamber of Commerce, (903) 675-5180 or 1-800-755-7878
May (Last Friday each May) - Old Fiddlers Contest & Reunion
What: Bring your lawn chairs and spend the day enjoying the sights and sounds of this 76 year old event. Stay til midnight and dance to the tunes of country western swing and more at the street dance that follows.
Where: Downtown Courthouse lawn—intersection of Hwys. 19, 31 & 175
Admission: Free
Contact: Texas Fiddlers Association, (903) 677-0775 or 1-888-294-2847
May through July - Berry Pickin
What: By the pint or by the bushel, there's nothing better in summer than fresh, sweet berries. Typically, berries are best from late May through July; however, there are a number of factors that affect this, so it's always best to call ahead.
Contact: Athens Welcome Center for more information , (903) 677-0775 or 1-888-294-2847
June - Uncle Fletch Hamburger & BBQ Cook-off
- Has been moved to September
What: Did you know the hamburger was created in Athens, Texas? Yup, even McDonald’s says so. Come for family fun and fabulous food at our annual cook-off
Where: Lake Athens Marina, 3 miles east of Athens on FM 2495
Admission: $7.00; children under 12-free. Entry fee includes a hamburger.
Contact: Nathan Geick, 1-888-294-2847
June - Power Maiden Sprint Womans Triathlon
What: USA Triathlon sanctioned event, 300 meter pool swim, 13.2 mile bike, 5-k run.
Where: Start/end points: Cain Center
Admission: Free for observers; Call Cain Center for entry fee
Contact: Cain Center, (903) 677-2001
July - Fireworks show at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries
What: Fireworks show at the TFFC celebrating Independence day
Where: Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Admission: Free for observers;
Contact: Athens Welcome Center for more information, (903) 677-0775 or 1-888-294-2847
September – Heritage Festival and Uncle
Fletch Hamburger Cook-off
What: Celebrate Henderson
County Heritage with many planned activities and re-enactments. The Uncle
Fletch Hamburger Cook-Off will be celebrated in conjunction with the Festival as
the hamburger is part of Athen’s heritage.
Where
:
Town Athens Town Square at intersections of Hwy 19, Hwy 31,
and
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Admission
: Free to attendees;
$25 cook-off fee for hamburger teams
Contact:
Visitor Center 1-888-294-2847
October - Fall Festival at the East Texas Arboretum
What: Fall Festival and Black Eyed Pea CookOff
Where: East Texas Arboretum
Admission: Free for observers;
Contact: East Texas Arboretum (903) 675-5630
October - Halloween at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
What: Halloween at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Where: Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Admission: Free for observers;
Contact: (903) 677-0775
December - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade
What: Annual Christmas tree lighting and christmas parade. Mrs. Claus will read stories; christmas caroling; goodies and hot chocolate are provided by local businesses; and local christmas parade sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.
Where: Athens Town Square
Admission: Free for observers;
Contact: Debbie Schwanbeck, AVIP ; toll free 888-294-2847, 903-677-0775
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