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Through Oct. 30, the spooky tales of Washington Irving are the basis for “The Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow” at Dallas Children’s Theater. The play is recommended for ages 11 and up. Dallas Children’s Theater is at 5938 Skillman. Call 214.740.0051 or go to dct.org. Tickets are $12-$40.
If that isn’t enough Sleepy Hollow, coming up this week on Oct. 22-24 and 31, White Rock Theater Project presents Legends of Sleepy Hollow in its take on the Washington Irving classic. The Mix at White Rock United Methodist Church is located at 9125 Diceman. Purchase tickets online at wrtp.yapsody.com for $8 if purchased online or $10 at the door.
On Oct. 24, dress up in Halloween costumes and go “trunk-or-treating” at Mata Montessori from 4-8 p.m. Listen to tunes spun by a local DJ, play carnival games, and vote on the best decorated trunk. Mata Montessori School is at 7420 E. Grand. Go to matamontessori.com for more. $2 admission for children (adults free).
On Oct. 26, is a fundraising golf tournament for Healing Hands Ministries. It starts at noon. Entry includes lunch and dinner. Lakewood Country Club is at 1912 Abrams. Call 214.821.1491 or go to healinghandsdallas.org for more. Entry is $165 per player.
Through Oct. 24, Wingspan Theatre Co. presents “Dear Liar!” a play based on love letters between playwright George Bernard Shaw and his muse, Mrs. Patrick Campbell. Bath House Cultural Center is at 521 E. Lawther. Call 214.675.6573 or go to wingspantheatre.com for more. Tickets are $20-$25.
Running through Nov. 14, don’t miss “Jack the Ripper-Monster of Whitechapel,” a play that follows the theater’s melodramatic/comedic/terrorizing style. This show could be too scary for little kids. Pocket Sandwich Theater is at 5400 Mockingbird. Call 214.821.1860 or go to pocketsandwich.com for more. Tickets are $12-$25.
Sundown at Granada offers a free movie and half-price whiskey every Wednesday. Tonight, Oct. 21, is “Scream” at 8:30 p.m. Sundown at Granada is located at 3520 Greenville. Call 214.823.8305 or visit the website for more. The viewing is free.
Through Nov. 25 the Dallas Arboretum features Autumn at the Arboretum, with 75,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash, plus 150,000 fall blooms, including chrysanthemums and impatiens. Dallas Arboretum is located at 8525 Garland Road. Go to dallasarboretum.org for more. Entrance is $10-$15.
Still have that old VHS player? If you’re looking for a reason to dust it off and give it a whirl, stop by the flagship location of Half Price Books on Northwest Highway on Friday. All VHS tapes in stock priced at $4.98 or less will be sold for $1 on Fridays only, until further notice. Call 214.379.8000 for details.
Vickery Meadow Good Local Market will set up shop in the parking lot of the Flagship HPB every Sunday, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The market provides a connection between local farmers, food producers and craftsmen within our community. Shop food, clothes, jewelry and more, all made by North Texans. The Vickery Meadow Good Local Market accepts debit/credit cards and the Lone Star Card. Support for the market comes from the Vickery Meadow Improvement District. Go to the website for more.
