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River Bend Nature Center Dedicated to Connecting People with the Natural Environment of Texas. Our most popular attractions are the Ruby N.
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River Bend Nature Center (RBNC) in Wichita Falls, Texas is a twenty acre, private 501 c(3) non-profit environmental education facility that serves the communities of north Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Uniquely placed in a conflux of geographical regions, River Bend connects people to their natural environment through educational activities, environmental awareness, and conservation examples. RBNC recognizes that education is a fundamental tool for preserving the environmental and the personal health of a community. Priddy Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, Peyton’s Place, the Bryant Edwards Learning Center, the River Bottom Forest Trail, and the United Children’s Garden. We welcome you every day of the week to enjoy the sun, the clouds, the air, the plants, the birds, and the butterflies by touring the conservatory, walking the trails and gardens, or picnicking under the open air pavilion. There are many ways to explore the Rolling Plains at River Bend Nature Center.

🐟🍟 Dinner plans? Consider them handled.Grab a $15 advance ticket for the Non-Profit Benefit Fish Fry and enjoy a full di...
10/14/2026

🐟🍟 Dinner plans? Consider them handled.

Grab a $15 advance ticket for the Non-Profit Benefit Fish Fry and enjoy a full dinner with fried catfish, fries, hush puppies, coleslaw, dessert, tea and water!

📍 Big Blue
📅 Saturday, November 7
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM

🎟️ Advance tickets: $15 through October 31
🚪 At the door: $20

Tickets are available now in the River Bend Nature Center Gift Shop, and purchasing one helps support RBNC. Learn more https://riverbendnaturecenter.org/event/fish-fry/ 💚

Thank you Texomashomepage.com - KFDX, KJTL for letting us talk about one of our favorite events! Don't miss Not-So-Scary...
10/13/2026

Thank you Texomashomepage.com - KFDX, KJTL for letting us talk about one of our favorite events! Don't miss Not-So-Scary Halloween this Friday from 6-9 pm!

If you and your family are looking for some fright-less fun this spooky season, you don’t want to miss River Bend Nature Center’s Not-So-Scary Halloween event.

Join us for the 20th Annual Not-So-Scary Halloween at River Bend Nature Center on Friday, October 16, from 6–9 PM for an...
10/12/2026

Join us for the 20th Annual Not-So-Scary Halloween at River Bend Nature Center on Friday, October 16, from 6–9 PM for an evening of family-friendly Halloween fun!

Enjoy a costume contest with prizes at 7:30 PM, a giant candy walk, fun games, crafts, tasty treats, and a Flashlight Fun Trail through the United Children’s Garden, all with music by DJ Marcus ‘Maniac’ McGee!

Admission: Adults $8 • Kids $6 • Ages 1 & under free • Members $1 off per person
(All games and crafts included except the Candy Walk.) Skip the line! Get your tickets on our website.

Location: River Bend Nature Center, 2200 3rd St., near the main entrance to Lucy Park in Wichita Falls.

Dress up in your favorite costume and join the fun!

🎃👻 A HUGE THANK YOU to our Not-So-Scary Halloween sponsors! 🦇🍬

We couldn’t make this spooktacular event happen without the generous support of our amazing community sponsors! 🧡

🎃Event Sponsor🎃

Whataburger

✨ Firefly Sponsors ✨

United Supermarkets

Selby and David Lee

🦉 Owl Sponsors 🦉

AT&T

BIOMAT USA

🍭 Candy Sponsors 🍭

ER Now

Union Square Credit Union

Berend Turf & Tractor

Dr. Jeff and Nanette Blacklock

Digital Deviance

Your generosity helps us create a fun, family-friendly Halloween celebration for our community! Thank you for supporting River Bend Nature Center and helping make Not-So-Scary Halloween a special night for everyone! 🧡

🎃 Join us Friday, October 16, from 6–9 PM for Not-So-Scary Halloween! We can’t wait to see you there!

10/10/2026

💚 Want to support River Bend AND get a fish fry dinner? We can help with that!

Our first 200 advance Fish Fry tickets are especially important because the full $15 ticket price benefits River Bend Nature Center. Learn more here: https://riverbendnaturecenter.org/event/fish-fry/

Your $15 ticket includes:
🐟 Fried catfish
🍟 Fries
🌽 Hush puppies
🥗 Coleslaw
🍰 Dessert
🥤 Tea & water

📅 Saturday, November 7
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM at Big Blue

🎟️ Pick up your advance tickets in the RBNC Gift Shop through October 31. Tickets are $20 at the door.

Eat catfish. Support nature. Everybody wins!

Address

2200 3rd Street
Wichita Falls, TX
76301

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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