Community Calendar

Irving

Fritz Park Pumpkin Patch
Oct. 5 & 11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fritz Park, 700 E Oakdale Rd.
The 4th annual Fritz Park Pumpkin Patch returns weekends through Oct. 26. Families can enjoy pumpkins, animals, and fall-themed activities presented by The Animal Connection Experience with the City of Irving.

Irving Farmers Market
Oct. 5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Levy Event Plaza, 501 E Las Colinas Blvd.
Shop fresh produce, handmade goods, and unique crafts while supporting local vendors.

Salvadoran Festival
Oct. 5, 12–10 p.m.
Levy Event Plaza, 501 E Las Colinas Blvd.
Celebrate Salvadoran culture with live music, authentic cuisine, artisan vendors, and a health fair.

Say It Loud – Poetry Slam
Oct. 5, 2–3:30 p.m.
Irving Archives & Museum, 801 W Irving Blvd.
Join a live slam to close out the Badge of Pride exhibition.

Hallowed Heritage House Halloween Hoorah
Oct. 5, 2–4 p.m.
Heritage House 
Celebrate spooky season at Heritage House’s First Sunday Tours with a Halloween twist. Guests are invited to come in costume and take part in the “Best Costume” Contest for a chance at a prize. Children and grandchildren are especially welcome, with opportunities for fun, photos, and festive memories. 

Food Truck Tuesdays
Oct. 7, 6–9 p.m.
Levy Event Plaza, 501 E Las Colinas Blvd.
Dozens of rotating food trucks serve global eats in a festive atmosphere.

VidSummit
Oct. 7–9
Irving Convention Center, 500 W Las Colinas Blvd.
Creators, marketers, and brands connect for three days of networking and strategy.

#Commit2HIIT at Toyota Music Factory
Oct. 8, 7–8:30 p.m.
Toyota Music Factory Plaza, 340 W Las Colinas Blvd.
Join a free, high-energy outdoor workout with live DJ and local trainers.

Experience Main St.
Oct. 10, 6 p.m. & Oct. 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
127 S. Main St.
A downtown pilot project with art, designs, and interactive activities reimagining Main Street.

Fall Festival
Oct. 11, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Green Acres Nursery, 2800 Ranch Trl.
Free family fun with games, activities, and autumn décor.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Oct. 11, 7–9 a.m.
Levy Event Plaza, 501 E Las Colinas Blvd.
Walk in honor of survivors and raise funds for breast cancer research.

DFW Italian Festival 2025
Oct. 11–12, 12–6 p.m.
5220 N O’Connor Blvd.
Food, music, culture, gondola rides, and more in this two-day Italian celebration.

Irving Symphony Orchestra – One Enchanted Evening
Oct. 11, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Irving Arts Center, 3333 N MacArthur Blvd.
Celebrate Rodgers & Hammerstein with guest artist Elias Manzo performing Tchaikovsky.

Second Saturdays at Irving Archives & Museum
Oct. 11
801 W Irving Blvd.
Explore free exhibits and activities highlighting Irving history and culture.

Cedar Hill

National Night Out – Party in the Park
Oct. 7, 6–8 p.m.
Traphene Hickman Library, 450 Pioneer Trl.
Enjoy food, fun, and activities with the Cedar Hill Police Department.

Women’s Hiking Meet-Up
Oct. 9, 9–10 a.m.
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, 1206 W FM 1382
Join a women’s hiking group on the second Thursday monthly.

Food Trucks in the Park
Oct. 9, 5–8 p.m.
Signature Park, 450 Pioneer Trl.
Weekly food trucks, music, and fun through Nov. 20.

Animal Encounter
Oct. 11, 11–11:30 a.m.
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, 1206 W FM 1382
Meet animal ambassadors and learn fun facts in this free program.

Country Day on the Hill
Oct. 11, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
600 Cedar St.
Parade, vendors, food, and live entertainment fill Historic Downtown for the 88th annual celebration.

Coppell

Parks and Recreation Board Meeting
Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m.
255 E Parkway Blvd.

First Aid & CPR-AED Class
Oct. 11, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Life Safety Park, 820 S Coppell Rd.
Learn essential first aid and CPR skills in this non-certification course.

Second Saturday Family Storytime
Oct. 11, 11–11:30 a.m.
Cozby Library, 177 N Heartz Rd.
Stories, songs, and rhymes for all ages. Tickets available at the desk 30 minutes before.

Dallas

National Night Out with DART Police
Oct. 7, 6–8 p.m.
9739 Denton Dr.
Family event with food, vendors, and safety resources near Bachman Station.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Barry Bostwick
Oct. 8, 8 p.m.
Majestic Theater, 1925 Elm St.
Film screening, shadow cast, costume contest, and memorabilia display.

6th Annual Hausfest
Oct. 11, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Vector Brewing, 9850 Walnut Hill Ln.
Live music, food, vendors, and Oktoberfest flair. No ticket required.

DeSoto

Cultural Arts Foundation Meeting
Oct. 6, 6–7:30 p.m.
211 E Pleasant Run Rd.

Regular City Council Meeting
Oct. 7, 5:30–7 p.m.
211 E Pleasant Run Rd.

Reading Tails: Reading With Dogs
Oct. 11, 2–3 p.m.
DeSoto Public Library, 211 E Pleasant Run Rd.
Kids can read aloud to therapy dogs in 15-minute sessions.
 

Duncanville

National Night Out
Oct. 7, 6–8 p.m.
201 James Collins Blvd.

Pink Diamonds Breast Cancer Awareness Ride
Oct. 11, 8 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
900 W Camp Wisdom Rd.

Movies in the Park – Double Feature
Oct. 11, 7–11:30 p.m.
100 James Collins Blvd.
Watch Monster House and Hocus Pocus under the stars.

Grand Prairie

Movie Nights – The Addams Family (1991)
Oct. 2, 5–7 p.m.
Tony Shotwell Life Center, 2750 Graham St.

Puppet Adventures with Maricela & Friends
Oct. 6, 4:30–5:15 p.m.
Ruthe Jackson Center, 3113 S Carrier Pkwy.

De Corazón a corazón con Dolores Huerta
Oct. 5, 7–8:45 p.m.
Uptown Theater, 120 E Main St.

National Night Out
Oct. 7, 5–8 p.m.
Neighborhood block parties citywide.

The 3 Mexican Tenors: Hispanic Heritage Concert
Oct. 10, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Uptown Theater, 120 E Main St.

Farmers Market
Oct. 11, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
120 W Main St.

Pumpkin Run 10K/5K/1-Mile
Oct. 11, 8–10 a.m.
Lynn Creek Park, 5700 Lake Ridge Pkwy.

Flight of the Monarch Festival
Oct. 11, 12–5 p.m.
EpicCentral, 2961 S State Hwy 161

Hutchins

City Council Meeting
Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 321 N Main St.

Parks & Recreation Board Meeting
Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 321 N Main St.

Lancaster

Wizard Wednesdays with Ethan
Oct. 8, 4 p.m.
Library, 1600 Veterans Memorial Pkwy.

Ancestry Help
Oct. 9, 5–6:30 p.m.
Library Computer Lab, 1600 Veterans Memorial Pkwy.
Get guidance on tracing your family history.