All events are sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman and occur at the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center: 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092, unless stated otherwise. photo by Allen Rich

October 2 and October 3, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

A longtime Bonham tradition is taking on a new life during the 40th Anniversary of Autumn in Bonham. On Saturday, October 3, residents and visitors of all ages are invited to walk, run or roll through local history during the Vive le Bois d’Arc Family 5K: A Historic Passport Tour. The 3.8-mile, non-timed route can be completed by bike or foot and combines outdoor activity, local history, and six of Bonham’s historic and cultural destinations into one family-friendly adventure.

If you want to learn how to identify the birds of North Texas, the "Little Sit" is the perfect way to start. Meet the Bird Census Team while learning how to identify the birds of North Texas, and enjoy the beautiful sunrise over Lake Texoma! Modeled after Cornell's national "Big Sit" event, a group of dedicated birders invite you to join them at sunrise to conduct a bird count as multiple species fly to the water and the surrounding land to feed. photo by Allen Rich

The Texas Authors Museum has announced the winners of its 11th Annual Short Story Contest, with 14 selected stories to be published in the upcoming anthology, 11th Annual Short Stories by Texas Authors, Volume 11. Published by Texas Authors Press, the anthology is scheduled for release on October 1, 2026.

Brandon and K, the highly caffeinated driving force behind Narco Polo Coffee on the north side of the square in historic downtown Bonham, get ready to cut the ribbon as the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes a new member to the chamber family.

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

This fall, Denton County Master Gardener Association is “embracing the learn” with our first Garden and Nature Expo, a collaboration of the Texas Master Gardeners, Texas Master Naturalists, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The Expo is being held on Saturday, October 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Denton County Administrative Courthouse in Denton. In this free, family-friendly event, curiosity comes to life through over 70 interactive booths and exhibits, activities, and engaging presentations that inspire people of all ages to discover the outdoors. Whether you want to grow a healthier garden, attract butterflies and pollinators, learn to compost, conserve water, discover local wildlife, or learn how everyday people are making a difference through citizen science and conservation, you'll find something to spark your interest.

The October art show theme is Farm Life. The opening reception is set for Friday, Oct 2, come and go from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the center and is graciously sponsored by Texas Farm Bureau Insurance. Dr. Trina Harlow will be having a solo show called The Artist Garden in the East Gallery this month too. The center hosts a farmers market every other Saturday from April through October. Upcoming market days include Oct 3, 17 & 31. On Oct 3, the market hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and include extra local artists who will be set up and selling inside.

They ran ranches, drove cattle up the Chisholm Trail, saved orphaned buffalo calves, faced down federales and bandits, performed death-defying stunts in Wild West shows, and barrel raced their way into the record books. Now, for the first time in a children's nonfiction book dedicated to the subject, twelve real Texas cowgirls tell their own stories.

Join us Saturday, October 3, 2026 for the Audie Murphy/ American Cotton Museum Porch Book Sale! Come view rare unique and cheap books donated from across Hunt County! Books ranging from old fictions told on the dusty pioneer trails and western fictions written for a modern reader, to military and Texas history and cookbooks pulled straight from true Texan kitchens to make good homemade meals for your family and many more topics. Book prices range from an average of $1-$5 with rare books peaking at $15, and is free to attend and browse.

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.

Celebrate fall in Historic Downtown McKinney during one of Texas' most beloved festivals. McKinney Oktoberfest, presented by Tomes Auto Group, brings Bavarian tradition to life with live music, cultural performances, interactive games, authentic flavors, and family-friendly fun all weekend long. photo by Allen Rich

Join the Wolfe City Public Library as we host a Community Yard Sale on October 10. Vendor spots are $20 per spot. Clear out your clutter or hunt for hidden treasures!

Join us on Saturday, September 26 for the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum's 4th To Hell & Back Motorcycle Poker Run. Don't ride a bike? That's OK – come on out to the museum from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. to visit the vendor booths, have lunch, participate in the silent auction and raffle and listen to music by Jenn Ford that will start at 12:30. There are some wonderful auction items including gift certificates, decorative items, fine art photo portrait certificate and much more. photo by Allen Rich

Anime fans across North Texas will have a unique opportunity to meet Emi Lo, the English voice actress from the hit anime series The Apothecary Diaries, when she appears as the featured anime guest at the 2026 Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival on Saturday, September 26, at Haggard Park in Plano.

What does conservation look like when a community decides to roll up its sleeves and get involved? On September 26, Mossy Oak Properties Cross Timbers Land & Home is partnering with Friends of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge for National Day of Conservation at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge.

Mark your calendars for an event so fun, we have to tell you about it a month in advance! Join us at the Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site for Farming Heritage Day on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. See antique tractors, meet some farm animals, speak with local farmers and ranchers, connect with community groups, and enjoy some food as you celebrate farming with us at Sam Rayburn’s historic home during this free event. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Sam Rayburn and the East Texas A&M University College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

Antique planes, cedar chest, jewelry, rock saw for jewelry making, appliances, hand tools....Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch, along with Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA), are thrilled to announce that The Notebook, a new musical based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, will play the Music Hall at Fair Park from January 12-24, 2027. As part of the 2026/2027 Broadway Dallas Series, audiences in Dallas are about to fall in love all over again with this beloved story. Tickets will go on sale Friday, September 25, 2026.

Fall is prime season for one of gardening’s most common crimes: improper tree planting. You’ve probably seen it. A beautiful new tree planted in a perfect circle of mulch piled high against the trunk like a chocolate lava cake. It may look tidy, but that “volcano mulch” is actually harming the tree. photo courtesy of DCMGA member Donna Hull

This Nashville duo will add some 'dash' to your musical world of blues, country, and Americana folk. "A Tale of Two" will perform at a Harmony House Concert on Sunday, October 11, '26, 3-5 p.m. Here's what Americana Magazine had to say about them: "Vocalist Stephanie Adlington and guitarist Aaron Lessard blended Americana/Southern Gothic storytelling and dirty slide guitar to bring A Tale of Two to the stage..."

The fall festival season is officially underway with the 45th Annual Sherman Arts Fest held Saturday, September 19 at Kidd-Key Park and the Sherman Municipal Building.

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.

Addison Oktoberfest, presented by Paulaner, puts a purely Texan twist on a traditional Oktoberfest celebration and will bring approximately 50,000 fans together in Addison Circle Park from Sept. 17-20 to revel in German culture, food, music and bier. Entertainment spread across four stages throughout the festival grounds will offer something for every musical taste.

Raise a glass to GrapeFest® – A Texas Wine Experience, presented by Bank of the West, as it celebrates four decades of wine, tradition and community. The Largest Wine Festival in the Southwest returns September 17, 18, 19 & 20 to Historic Main Street for its 40th annual celebration, honoring the stories, people and places that have shaped the world of wine with the theme Connecting Wine Traditions, One Glass at a Time.

Get ready for The City of Sherman’s 45th Annual Sherman Arts Fest, it’s a fun-filled day for the entire family! The festivities begin with the Sherman Education Foundation’s 5K and Fun Run, then the festival itself kicks off at 9:00 a.m. with our Sherman High School Band and a welcome message from Mayor Teamann on the Gazebo stage - enjoy a day full of live music and performing arts groups.

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Addison Oktoberfest, presented by Paulaner, is recognized as one of the best recreations of the famed Munich festival since it first brought prosts and polkas to North Texas nearly 40 years ago. For four days each September, people come together in Addison to revel in German culture, food, music and bier, enjoying a taste of the original Oktoberfest with a purely Texan twist. Don’t forget your dirndl or lederhosen (or buy them at the festival) – dressing for the occasion is enthusiastically encouraged!

9:00 a.m. until noon on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Texas AgriLife Extension, 2505 N. Center St. in Bonham, Texas 75418