Friday
The Great Pumpkin
Kick off October with a visit to the Arboretum’s Pumpkin Village. The display includes houses made from more than 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash.
Where: Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road
Cost: Free with $15 admissions ticket
Info: dallasarboretum.org
Saturday
Book Bargain
Support your local library and score some cheap books at the Lakewood Library Friends’ annual fundraiser. Thousands of gently used books and media will be available for purchase at discount prices.
Where: Lakewood Branch Library, 6121 Worth St.
Cost: Free
Info: lakewoodlibraryfriendsdallas.org
PorchFest
Homegrown musicians will perform on expansive front porches along Swiss Avenue homes. Food, drinks and crafts will be available for purchase with all proceeds benefiting Peak’s Addition.
Where: 4700-4800 block of Swiss Avenue
Cost: Free
Info: dallasporchfest.org
Toss for Tots
Bring your A-game at this neighborhood cornhole tournament. Registration fees and concession sales will benefit the Pre-Geneva Association. Bring diapers to donate to the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center and be entered to win a raffle.
Where: CrossFit White Rock, 5815 Live Oak St.
Cost: $100 for teams, $25 for spectators
Info: pregeneva.com
Celebrate the Trees
Enjoy a picnic under the trees at the 13th annual Celebration Tree Grove dedication ceremony.
Where: Celebration Tree Grove at White Rock Lake Park
Cost: Free
Info: whiterocklake.org