Out and About

Oct. 4 16th annual Long Run

Choose the 1-mile fun run at 6 p.m. or take the 5k challenge at 6:30 p.m. to help boost students’ funding for technology, uniforms, college visits and more. J.L. Long Middle School, 6116 Reiger, 972.502.4700, $10-$20

 

Oct. 2 National Night Out

The Lower Greenville, Lowest Greenville West and Lakewood Heights neighborhood associations have teamed up to put on a night of fun and education about crime and drug use. Their family-friendly party will feature games and prizes from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the south end of the park. This year marks the ninth for one of Dallas’ largest National Night Out events. Tietze Park, 2700 Skillman, free

 

Oct. 3 Homecoming parade

The procession starts at 5:45 p.m. at Woodrow Wilson and ends there, too, with a post-parade pep rally and cookout. Continue the festivities on Oct. 5 with the homecoming game on Franklin Field. Woodrow Wilson High School, 972.502.4400, 100 S. Glasgow.

Oct. 4-20 ‘Children’ performance

Loosely based on a John Cheever short story, the production explores a wealthy family’s unfolding drama in New England circa 1970. Artistic director Susan Sargeant chose to mark WingSpan Theatre Company’s 15th season with a play that resonates with her childhood. The Bath House has housed all but one WingSpan performance, and Sargeant attributes the company’s success in part to the Bath House’s support.

Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, 214.670.8751, $18-$20, pay what you can Oct.4, 5, 1

Oct. 11 Santa Fe 5k

Friends of the Santa Fe Trail are raising money to improve new trail sections. Pick up packets at 5:15 p.m. and stick around for music, beer and food trucks afterward. Lindsley Park, 722 Memorial, $25-$40

 

Oct. 13 Spruce-up and picnic

This month’s Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Up gives neighbors the chance to keep White Rock Lake beautiful and eat a tasty lunch. Arrive at the For the Love of the Lake office at 8 a.m. to grab supplies for the cleanup. Then stick around at noon for the annual volunteer appreciation picnic. Adults should accompany volunteers under age 18. For the Love of the Lake, 1152 N. Buckner Ste. 123, 214.660.1100

 

 

Oct. 19 Sanger Stampede fall carnival

Find food, bounce houses, an obstacle course, games and even a pumpkin pie–eating contest from 4-8 p.m. Alex Sanger Elementary School, 8410 San Leandro, 972.749.7600, $10-$20 for wristbands

 

Oct. 20 Fall family carnival

Drop by from 1–5 p.m. for music, a cakewalk and a ropes course. Tickets for rides, games and food can be purchased at the event. Stonewall Jackson Elementary School, 5828 East Mockingbird, 972.749.7200,, free

 

Oct. 27-28 Arboretum family fun

Trick-or-treat at the Small Houses of Great Artists exhibit from noon-4 p.m. A magician, a petting zoo and a face-painting station add to the fun in the Pecan Grove from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500,  $9–$15

 

Oct. 27-28 Klyde Warren Park opening

Celebrate the new Klyde Warren Park with free admission to the Nasher Sculpture Center Saturday and Sunday. Saturday will feature extended hours, live artist demonstrations, scheduled tours exhibitions. The Polyphonic Spree headlines a free concert Saturday, and the festivities culminate the Dallas Arts District’s Art in October events. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora, 214.242.5100, free