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.

One-day cultural festival at the Grapevine Convention Center brings lucha libre wrestling, a live fashion show, an immersive flashmob performance and citywide community spirit to North Texas on October 4, 2026.

State Rep. Shelly Luther will be the guest speaker.

The festivities will take place Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Kaleidoscope Park and offer something for visitors of all ages, from a petting zoo and face painting to a community birthday celebration and ending the day with a concert on the Performance Lawn.

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

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.

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.

It's Farmers Market Week at the Art Center! e sure to stop by this Saturday, October 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Vendors will be set up INSIDE and OUTSIDE the center.

Applications are open Oct. 1–31 for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations

Scarborough’s Hollow, the award-winning fall fantasy festival at Scarborough Faire, will celebrate Deaf Awareness Day on Saturday, Oct. 3, in partnership with Hired Hands, Inc., with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation available during select performances throughout the day.

Riders will depart from the Bonham Trade Days grounds at 8:00 a.m. and will be returning throughout the morning and early afternoon. Bicyclists will be seen primarily on Center Street, FM 273, FM 1396, FM 897, FM 409, FM 100, and State Hwy 56. The gravel grinder routes will wind through primarily the Telephone area. We invite everyone to step outside and cheer our cyclists as they pass your businesses and homes. We also ask that aggressive pets be restrained to ensure both your animal and the riders’ safety. Autumn in Bonham Festival with games, vendors, food, and fun will welcome riders and all Fannin County residents and guests at the Bonham Trade Days grounds. A free concert by the Cassanovas and sponsored by Deuces Wild we be on stage from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Activities for kids, teens and adults

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

This year’s lineup includes award-winning singer-songwriter Leslie Austin (pictured) and American Idol contestant TRVR?, among others. The evening will be hosted by Jazzi Black, midday personality on 97.9 FM The Beat.

Due to predicted thunderstorms in Thursday’s forecast, the October 1 Discover Durant Fall Concert Series featuring The Wilder Blue with special guest Tanner Legg will move indoors to Lost Street Brewing Co., 109 W. Lost Street in Durant. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with music beginning at 7:00 p.m. The concert remains free and open to the public, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating.

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

From pepper and cinnamon to cloves and nutmeg, spices have connected cultures and shaped global trade for centuries. Discover how these everyday ingredients traveled across oceans and trade routes before reaching American kitchens. Though they may seem ordinary today, many common spices were once rare, valuable commodities traded across vast distances. Then test your sense of smell in a hands-on activity as you try to identify a variety of spices by scent alone.

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.

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.

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.

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 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..."