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After one of the hottest Septembers in Texas, we are more than ready for fall weather to start rolling in! Until then, maybe a pumpkin-flavored sno-cone, anyone? We also love fall because it seems to represent a nostalgic time for families to gather, get outdoors, and make memories before the hectic wintertime holidays.
Nestle down in a cozy blanket (turn up the AC if it’s still hot outside), sip on your spiced latte, and dive into our three-in-one “Guide to Fall Activities,” which includes resources for pumpkin patches, farms and mazes, and fall events. When you’re done with your spiced latte, maybe you’re ready for a beer (we’re only half-joking). Pile in the car and head to one of these family-friendly breweries. Most have fun yard games for the kids and a big-screen TV with football — the perfect ingredients for making fall memories.
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October 5 & 7
Annual Book Sale at North Richland Hills Library — 8:00 a.m. // Grab a book and a bargain at the Library’s annual book sale! With selections including adult and children’s fiction, non-fiction, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and more.
October 6
Touch-a-Truck — 9:30 a.m. // Meet the men and women who protect, serve, and build the Dallas/Fort Worth community while exploring more than 80 community vehicles, trucks, machinery, and more! Food trucks and a kid zone are also on site. Ages two and up are $5 a person. All proceeds support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
October 11 – 12
Family Fun Campout at Veterans Park — Friday at 4:00 p.m. to Saturday at 7:30 a.m. // Activities will include tent decorating, s’mores, and festive family fun! Decorate your tent and hand out treats while your kids tent or treat. Tent decorating is not required but highly encouraged. Children two and under are free. Ages two and up is $10 per person. Registration required. Register online at bit.ly/FunCampout or call Dottie Lynn Recreation Center at 817-277-5001.
October 11 – 13, 18 – 20, & 25 – 27
West Side Story at Fort Worth Community Arts Center in the Sanders Theatre — showtimes vary. // Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to twentieth-century New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the American Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence, and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching, and relevant musical dramas of its time.
October 12
Craft & Cork at Gene Voyles Park in Hudson Oaks – 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. // Mingle with friends while enjoying wine and beer pairings, local tastes, and great music. Craft & Cork is a 21-and-up event (can you say kid-free night?!).
Frontier Fall Fest at Log Cabin Village — 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. // Frontier Fall Fest features living history, music, crafts, artisans, and more. Cost (includes admission and all activities) is $6.50 for ages 18 and older, $6 for ages four to 17 and 60 and older, and $5.50 for groups of 10 or more. Ages three and under are free. No reservations required.
October 12 – 13
Lone Star Reptile Expo at Knights of Columbus Hall — Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. // Vendors will be exhibiting a great selection of snakes, frogs, toads, turtles, lizards, insects, mice, rats and more from around the world. Not only will our dealers have these unique and unusual exotic creatures for sale, but will also offer valuable information on your purchase. Adults weekend pass is $10, children weekend pass is $5. Ages six and under are free.
October 13
The Dirty River Boys at the Levitt Pavilion — 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. // Playing upwards of 200 dates a year, giving heartfelt, unrestrained performances and winning over a loyal audience show by show, it takes a lot to stop this band from El Paso, home of the “dirty river” known as the Rio Grande. This band is a unique sound reminiscent of the Avett Brothers and Mumford and Sons. Free admission.
October 19
Arts Goggle 2019 — 12:00 to 10:00 p.m. // ArtsGoggle is Fort Worth’s premier festival of local arts. This free to the public, family-friendly event annually hosts more than 1,000 visual artists, 50 musical performances, artistic displays of every kind, food, drink, and fun for everyone. Unlike any event in Fort Worth, it exclusively focuses on highlighting the work of local artists, musicians, and performers of all mediums and experience levels.
4th Annual Fall Festival in downtown Weatherford — 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. // In addition to a pie bake-off and pie eating contest, there will be pony rides, bounce houses, train rides, a pumpkin patch, cupcake walk at 3:00 p.m. sponsored by Back Home Bakery, costume contest, and trick or treating in all participating businesses.
October 19 – 20
Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show — gates open at 9:00 a.m., performance from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. // The annual not-for-profit Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show is one of the largest and most successful air shows in the nation. This all-encompassing community event attracts more than 120,000 attendees annually; showcases our nation’s armed forces and Dallas-Fort Worth’s important aerospace and aviation industries; promotes education and workforce development programs across the region; and provides the very best in patriotic family entertainment.
October 20
Families of Color Conference hosted by DFW Private Education — 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. // Families of all colors are encouraged to dine with private school representatives from all over the Metroplex. Discussions will include conversations about race and diversity in private education. Dr. Joy Bell of Grace Academy in Dallas will moderate, and Dr. Kenneth Chapman, the executive dean of liberal arts division at North Lake College in the Dallas County Community College System, is the keynote speaker. Dinner will be served and childcare will be available.
October 26
Spooky Sip and Shop at Sundance Square — 1:00 p.m. // At this event you’ll find “un-boo-lievable” discounts on merchandise of all kinds — from apparel and jewelry to gifts and home décor. Enjoy wine tastings and delicious bites from Sundance Square restaurants. Proceeds benefit the Tarrant Area Food Bank. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
Monster Jam at AT&T Stadium // Monster Jam returns to Arlington on Saturday, October 26th. Be there to see the most famous trucks in the world in this unforgettable event! Get your tickets at SeatGeek.com.
