Oct. 10
Santa Fe 5k
Run in the third annual Santa Fe 5k, “the Best Happy Hour Race in October,” to benefit the Friends of Santa Fe Trail. This is the primary money-raising activity to fund projects to improve the Santa Fe Hike/Bike Trail between White Rock Lake and Downtown. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.
Lindsley Park, 722 Tenison Memorial, $15
Oct. 1
National Night Out
Join your neighbors in the fight against crime for National Night Out at Tietze Park 5:30-8:30 p.m., hosted by the Lower Greenville Neighborhood Association. National Night Out is a countrywide movement dedicated to the promotion of crime-prevention programs, and it’s celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
Tietze Park, 2700 Skillman, 214.821.2562
Oct. 10
Don a Mask, Uncover a Cure
The Lymphoma Research Foundation hosts the Don a Mask, Uncover a Cure event, a wine-tasting masquerade, to benefit the foundation. The event will be held at 7 p.m.
Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect, 713.724.7202, $60
Through Oct. 13
Art exhibit
St. Matthew’s Cathedral Arts, a new center for arts and culture in East Dallas, presents a free exhibition. Photographer Carolyn Brown and writer/illustrator Richard Perry, both longtime observers of Mexico’s art and folk customs, have combined their talents for this photographic exhibition.
St. Matthew’s Cathedral in the Great Hall Gallery, 5100 Ross, 214.887.6552, free
Oct. 17
Long Run
Start stretching for the Long Run. The run is J. L. Long Middle School’s only fundraiser to help pay for extras not supplied by Dallas ISD. The race is a one-mile fun run at 6 p.m., followed by the certified 5k run at 6:30 p.m. Plus, there will be food, fun and music for all. The deadline for early registration is Oct. 4.
J. L. Long Middle School, 6116 Reiger, 972.502.4700, early registration is $15 for adults, $10 for kids
Through Nov. 27
Autumn at the Arboretum
Ready for pumpkin season? The Dallas Arboretum uses more than 50,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash every year to form its nationally acclaimed storybook pumpkin village, which is on display through Nov. 27.
Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, $10-$15, plus $10 onsite parking
Oct. 18-27
‘Ghouls and Graveyards’
Dallas Children’s Theater presents “Ghouls and Graveyards,” a spine-tingling collection of horror masterpieces and surprises brought to life by an all-teen cast from the works of Edgar Allan Poe, W. W. Jacobs and our own Texas ghost lore. Just in time for Halloween.
Dallas Children’s Theater in the Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman, 214.978.0110, $10-$12
Oct. 19
Sanger Stampede Carnival
Find food, bounce houses, an inflatable obstacle course, a cake walk, face painting, games with prizes and free crafts for kids from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Alex Sanger Elementary School, 8410 San Leandro, 972.749.7600, free bounce houses, tickets for games and food
Oct. 10-26
‘Happy Days’
Wingspan Theater Company presents “Happy Days,” which explores the tenuous relationship that binds one person to another, and each to the universe.
Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, 214.675.6573, $18-$20
Oct. 19
Trees Please
Last call to join For the Love of the Lake at 7:30 a.m. to help prepare the Big Thicket at White Rock Lake for the hundreds of trees that will be planted there this fall. The number of volunteers who can help plant trees will be limited, so if you help prepare now, you also can help plant later. Afterward, Peninsula Neighborhood Association will provide lunch.
Big Thicket at White Rock Lake (near the Corinthian Sail Club, north of the Bath House Cultural Center), 430 E. Lawther, 214.660.1100, free
Oct. 25
Shaken, not Stirred
Join the Wilkinson Center during its upcoming James Bond-themed gala, “Shaken, not Stirred,” for dinner, cocktails, a live auction and an after-party, from 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Adolphus Hotel, 1321 Commerce, 214.328.2500, $75 or $175
Oct. 12-13
Artist Studio Tour
Don’t miss the 21st annual White Rock Lake Artists Studio Tour, a free self-paced tour that gives visitors a peek into the lives and artistic processes of more than 45 artists in the East Dallas area. Tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
Start at the Creative Arts Center to pick up a map,
2360 Laughlin, 214.320.1275, free
Through Oct. 27
Hats off to 30
Join Dallasv Children’s Theater as it celebrates 30 years of service to the community with its rendition of Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat.”
Dallas Children’s Theater in the Rosewood Center for Family Arts Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman,214.978.0110, $13-$40
Oct. 25
Dallas Habitat Unlock the Dream Tour
Learn about the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity and its work to transform neighborhoods, empower families and engage communities. Hear homeowners’ personal stories about how a Habitat home has changed their lives. The one-hour tour begins at 10 a.m. at the Advocate Magazines office.
Wells Fargo Tower, 6301 Gaston, Suite 820, free
Through Oct. 31
Concerts at the Arboretum
Every Thursday night, the Dallas Arboretum hosts a different band on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn. Bring your family and friends and your favorite food and drinks, and enjoy a concert overlooking White Rock Lake. All fall concerts are from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, reservations@dallasarboretum.org or 214.515.6615, $15-$17 adult members, $25-$27 adult nonmembers, $10 children ages 3-12, package deals available
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