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Events Near Gainesville TX

Ducks Unlimited - 2024 Denton Christmas Raffle Night

Ducks Unlimited - 2024 Denton Christmas Raffle Night

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 at 6:00pm
Union Bear
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Santa's Helpers 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 9:00am
Melissa, TX
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Chasin Christmas

Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 7:00am
North Lakes Park
Denton, TX
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Grinch Gallop

Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 8:00am
Grayson College
Van Alstyne, TX
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Plano Pacers Holiday Hustle 3K/8K and Free Kids 1K

Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Windhaven Meadows Park
Plano, TX
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Ducks Unlimited - Hurricane Creek Banquet - Van Alstyne

Ducks Unlimited - Hurricane Creek Banquet - Van Alstyne

Thursday, Feb 20, 2025 at 6:00pm
River Road Venue
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Cross Timbers Chapter, TX

Cross Timbers Chapter, TX

Friday, Mar 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Decatur, TX
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Ducks Unlimited - 40th Annual Whitesboro Banquet

Ducks Unlimited - 40th Annual Whitesboro Banquet

Saturday, Aug 2, 2025 at 6:00pm
Ranch 82
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Ducks Unlimited - South Central Oklahoma Dinner-Ardmore

Ducks Unlimited - South Central Oklahoma Dinner-Ardmore

Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 at 6:00pm
Ardmore Convention Center
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