Under the direction of Special Events and Theatre Director Abby Morales and Theatre Manager Nichole Belford, The Addison Performing Arts Centre is in the middle of a rebirth. With new seating, updated restrooms, an improved bar experience and other renovations underway, The Addison is also adding different types of programming to its repertoire, while still being home to stunning live theatrical productions. One such newcomer to The Addison is the Addison Full Circle Film Festival, which will take place Nov. 7-8. The Town’s first film fest will show feature-length films at the Main Stage and short films in the Black Box Theatre.

Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Roy Floyd Community Center (Armory)

Toast to the evening! Be the first to view the stunning Neoclassical styles or don your own opulent Regency-era garb and stay for the Masquerade Harvest Ball.

After bringing its larger-than-life celebration of Asian food and culture to Dallas last year, Panda Fest is officially returning Nov. 6-8, taking over Carpenter Park, 2201 Pacific Ave., for three days of eating, exploring and panda-filled fun. The family-friendly festival will feature more than 60 Asian food vendors serving 150+ street food options, 20+ merchandise vendors, live cultural entertainment, interactive experiences and, of course, pandas at every turn.

Join us for an evening of haunted history, true ghost stories, and local legends as we explore the darker side of historic Downtown Denison, Texas! At each stop, you’ll hear about the real people, historic events, unexplained encounters, and ghostly activity that have become part of Denison’s haunted history. Tour Dates: Saturday, October 24 and Friday, October 30.

Open Mic Night is back at the Creative Arts Center on Thursday, October 29 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Community members are encouraged to perform by singing, playing an instrument, reciting poetry or telling some jokes. Performers are encouraged to sign up for their spot ahead of time on the center’s website. Community members are also encouraged to come watch and cheer on the performers. Free admission. Donations encouraged.

The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame will introduce “Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo” as the inaugural exhibition in its new Icons Gallery when the Museum’s expansion opens November 7, 2026. Created in collaboration with Lambert, the exhibition features the one-of-a-kind wardrobe she wore during her Las Vegas residency.

The Inflatable Turkey Map is returning to McKinney for 2026, bringing back a beloved seasonal activity that encourages residents and visitors to get creative, explore the community, and have a little fun along the way. After featuring more than 400 inflatable turkeys across McKinney last year, Visit McKinney is inviting the community to make this year's map bigger than ever.

When Fort Worth Public Art brought glass-and-stone mosaics to the Chisholm Trail Parkway, the wildlife imagery reinterpreted in that public art drew on photographs by local artists — among them Dennis Stewart. More than a decade later, the self-taught Fort Worth wildlife photographer is sharing his work with the community directly: a collection of Stewart's images, drawn from his TCU Press book Seeing Wild, is on exhibit at the Bedford Main Public Library. The free exhibition is on display now through October 31, 2026, during regular library hours, and features images captured over more than twenty years in the field — from intimate portraits of wildlife found in Texas to remarkable encounters in Yellowstone National Park, Kenya, and beyond.

Recognized as Favorite Faery/Fantasy Festival at the 21st Annual Renaissance Festival Awards, as voted on by Renaissance festival fans nationwide, Scarborough's Hollow returns this fall with its biggest and most immersive season yet. The expanded fall fantasy festival transforms Scarborough Faire’s 16th century village into an enchanted world of fantasy, folklore and unforgettable autumn adventure. photos by Southwest Festivals LLC

Jim Thornhill is a professional genealogist and owner of Heroes of the Past, a company that provides genealogical research, training, and speaking services and produces family histories and genealogy-related articles.

Join us on Saturday, October 24 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum for Night at the Museum! Have an evening out with friends or a date night as you stroll around the museum while enjoying food, drinks and live music by Mike Castleberry. Tickets include heavy hors d'oeuvres, 2 drink tickets and an adult craft (while supplies last). VIP tickets will also include a behind the scenes tour of the museum collections.

Halloween on the Square brings free family fun to Downtown Bonham on October 24, 2026. From 4:00-6:00 p.m., families can make their way around participating downtown businesses for trick-or-treating while enjoying the festive atmosphere throughout the square. The Boo Bash on the courthouse grounds will feature music, games and family-friendly Halloween fun. The evening will wrap up with a costume contest at 6:00 p.m.

Step back in time for a frightfully fun evening at Frontier Village & Museum! Join us on Saturday, October 24, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for Fall on the Frontier, an old-fashioned Halloween carnival packed with family-friendly fun, festive treats, and a little frontier magic! Put on your favorite costume and wander through our historic village, where trick-or-treating in the cabins brings Halloween to life in a whole new way! Test your luck at carnival games, win exciting prizes, meet our re-enactors, and enjoy delicious goodies from our deluxe concession stand.

When we started planning for this concert, we didn’t have a concert ‘theme’. Instead, we selected a short list of tunes that (1) we just wanted to play, and that (2) YOU would like, too. We since added some, dropped a couple, etc. And we’re about ready to perform.

Through its 2026 Community Grant Cycle, Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) has awarded $900,000 to 25 nonprofit organizations working to remove the barriers to economic security, stability and success for Texas women, their families and their futures.

The staff at the Sam Rayburn House Historic Site invites visitors to join us on October 24 for Archaeology: Digging the Past. Are you wanting to learn more about Archaeology and the tools that are used? Are you curious about what kind of archaeology has been done at the Sam Rayburn house?

Seeking volunteers to join us for a clean-up of historic Shilo Cemetery before the winter and busy holiday season arrive.

Activities for kids, teens and adults!

History comes to life this fall at Frontier Village & Museum with a unique opportunity to experience 19th-century artillery up close. Participants in the Frontier Village Cannon Crew program will learn about building a black charge, cannon firing safety and procedures, and the important roles performed by members of an artillery crew.

Step back in time and discover how Halloween was celebrated a century ago during “Tricks, Treats, and Timeless Traditions,” a family-friendly evening at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site on Saturday, October 17, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Mark your calendars: National Fossil Day Celebration returns to the Ladonia Fossil Park on Saturday, October 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., hosted by the Ladonia Chamber of Commerce and the Dallas Paleontological Society. This come-and-go event lets visitors search the North Sulphur River for fossils and get help identifying their finds from the experts. UTRWD is proud to support the Fossil Park that makes this North Texas tradition possible.

This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Victoria Bynum. In her new book, Deep Roots, Broken Branches: A History and Memoir, Dr. Bynum covers her own history in this multigenerational American saga spanning from 1840 - 1979. Through meticulous historical research, personal letters, diaries and the unpublished memoir of Mary Daniel Huckenpoehler, the author's maternal grandmother, Bynum examines five generations within the broader context of the nation's history, navigating pivotal events such as First Wave immigration, the Civil War, the the Gilded Age, the Great Depression, two world wars, the Cold War and beyond. Please call (903) 450-4502 or email amacm@att.net to RSVP by Oct. 12.

The Sherman Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will present the first performance of its 61st season on Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Kidd-Key Auditorium, 400 N. Elm Street, Sherman, Texas. The concert is $20 for adults and free for students, with tickets available for purchase.

The Creative Arts Center invites the community to enjoy an evening of live music, friends, and good vibes at Music in the Garden with Randy Hopper on Thursday, October 15, from 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Sparklight, will host a community appreciation event Thursday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Sherman office, 3720 Texoma Parkway.

This year, Relay For Life of Fannin County is proudly celebrating 26 years of hope, remembrance, and the fight against cancer—and we're honored to be recognized as the longest-running Relay For Life event in North Texas. For 26 years, Fannin County has shown that hope is stronger when we stand together.

Open to the public Monday - Friday! Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.