Join Fannin County Children's Center for 'Justice is Served: Run for the Roses' on November 8! Support our mission to prevent and respond to child abuse in Fannin County. Enjoy an evening of fun, prizes for best hat and bowtie, and help make a difference in the lives of Fannin children.

The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (JASDFW) is pleased to announce an exciting cultural and culinary experience: a hands-on Sushi Making Class.

Kidz Krew is having an open call for auditions for their Christmas show. Kidz Krew is the children’s theatre program at the Creative Arts Center in Bonham. Children ages 8 and up who can read independently, follow directions and work well with others are invited to audition. No previous theatre experience is required.

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.

The focus on this workday will be removing sections of fallen trees, and tree branches that dropped during the storms last spring. Chain saws and upright dollies are requested to speed up the process.

The free, three-hour festival is part of the Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival, which presents recent documentary films that preserve cultural heritage and promote understanding through ethnological and archaeological research.

The Sherman Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will kick off its 60th season with a concert on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in Kidd-Key Auditorium, 400 Elm Street, Sherman, Texas. The orchestra will be conducted by Austin College Music Department Chair, Daniel Dominick—who has been SSO’s conductor since 1992. This event is open to the public; tickets are $20 for adults and free for students and children.

The sights, sounds, and flavors of the State Fair are coming to North Texas this fall — without the long drive or parking hassle!

If there has ever been a place where you could open the door and turn back time, the community of Gober, Texas, might be where you would be able to. Part of the community tradition includes hosting their annual Gober Fall Festival each October to bring together the community, neighbors, and friends for a night of enjoyment highlighted by a chili and stew supper, homemade desserts, kid’s games, raffles, and a live fundraising auction.

Saturday, October 18 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Robert Earl Keen, one of the most beloved Texas singer/songwriters and a true Americana music icon, returns to our stage Saturday, October 18 with very special guest Race Ricketts. Tickets and reserved tables go on sale this Friday, June 13 at 10:00 a.m.

Dedicated to elevating short films and celebrating their creators the second annual festival will feature 12 themed blocks with 85+ films plus Q&As industry panels daily red carpets and receptions for filmmakers and sponsors.

Dwight Yoakum will perform Friday, October 17, 2025 at Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino and resort in Thackerville. Showtime is 8:00 p.m. Some of the songs Yoakam is best known for are “Streets of Bakersfield” with Buck Owens, “Ain’t That Lonely Yet,” “Turn It On, Turn It Up, Turn Me Loose,” “You’re the One,” “It Only Hurts When I Cry,” and “Fast As You.”

Join the Heard for "Fright at the Museum," an event tailored for adults ages 21+. Inspired by our annual sell-out family-friendly Halloween event, this night promises to be filled with spooky fun. Attendees can enjoy a mini trick-or-treat trail, costume contest, a showing of the cult classic "Shaun of the Dead" in our outdoor amphitheater, a haunted forest, zombie target practice, tasty food, cash bar, and much more. Enjoy Heard Halloween fun with a grown-up twist.

With three Grammy awards and some of the biggest hits in the canon of country music, Tim McGraw is, without question, an icon of the industry. Catch him live in concert on Oct. 18 as he plays hits like “Don’t Take the Girl,” “Where the Green Grass Grows” and “Live Like You Were Dying.”

Creative Arts Center is excited to welcome back Watusi this week for Music in the Garden! This will be our last show in the garden for this year. Come jam with Jimi and bring your friends.

Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art but is not to be confused with Shaolin Kung Fu. Tai Chi is a meditative martial art that is practiced with meditation rather than hard movements like Kung Fu.

The Bonham Public Library is proud to announce its 125th Anniversary, marking over a century of dedication to literacy, learning, and community enrichment. To commemorate this milestone, the City of Bonham will present a formal proclamation at the upcoming City Council meeting, October 13, 2025, recognizing the Library’s historic contributions and ongoing impact. Throughout the year, the Library will host a series of special events and programs celebrating its legacy and inviting the community to participate.

Denison native Clora Larea Bryant was the only female trumpeter to perform with Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. She was also a trumpeter for Josephine Baker and Billie Holiday.

Bonham, October 15. If you would like to volunteer we need your help!

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.

Listening to Aaron Lacombe’s songs, you won’t hear a lot of effort to sound like anyone else or to play by any particular set of rules. Sure, it’s only natural that dashes of heroes like Lyle Lovett or Guy Clark sneak into the stew, but what you’ll mostly hear are stories being told from the perspective of a man who has been there and wants to share what he learned from his experiences.

Join the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site and the City of Denison to celebrate the birthday of the Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe in World War II and the first Texas-born president of the United States! This is also the 80th anniversary of victory in the Second World War!

Wine lovers, music fans, and foodies are invited to the 9th Annual McKinney Wine & Music Festival on Saturday, October 11, from noon to 6:00 p.m. at District 121 (6731 Alma Road, McKinney, TX 75070). The festival offers a perfect blend of fine wines, live music, gourmet bites, and community fun.

Experience Collin County’s premier family-friendly Halloween event at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. This event sells out each year and tickets are limited. Once they are sold out, additional tickets will not be available at the door.

Join us at the Bonham Public Library for a day of fall fun, community, and support for your favorite local institution! We'll have beautifully painted pumpkins for sale, crafts from local artisans, and delicious baked goods for sale to get you in the autumn spirit. Don't forget to pick up a jar of the FAMOUS Red Pepper Relish, made by the ladies of our library board! All proceeds go directly back to the library to support new books, programs, and resources for our community!

The MillHouse Foundation invites the community to celebrate creativity and craftsmanship at the MillHouse Makers Market on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the historic McKinney Cotton Mill. This fall market showcases more than two dozen local artisans offering one-of-a-kind creations ranging from hand-poured aromatherapy and fine jewelry to botanical prints, floral arrangements, glassworks, woodcraft, and gourmet treats.

With October's harvest moon on the rise, the 2025 Fannin County Fair Parade ushered in a busy week for the Fannin County Fair Parade. Pageantry contestants always make up a large portion of this parade, but a variety of businesses, antique cars and several entries from Fannindel High School circled the 1888 Fannin County Courthouse. photo by Cindy Rich

All Aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favorite #1 blue engine, is coming to town and we’re celebrating big this year for Thomas’s 80th Birthday. Day Out With Thomas: The Party Tour will be stopping at Grapevine Vintage Railroad on October 10-12 & 17-19, 2025.

Looking for something fun and different to do? Do you know how to play golf? Not know how to play golf? This is going to be fun for the both of you!