10/1
Women’s Health and Safety Event:
Hosted by Texas Health, the event provides health screenings and safety information. Mammograms offered. 9:00 a.m.-noon, Texas Health Burleson, 2750 SW Wilshire Blvd. www.texashealth.org.
10/4
National Night Out:
Citywide event held in various neighborhoods to foster community relationships. 6:00 p.m. Contact resource officers: Officer J. Byrom, [email protected]; Officer J. White, [email protected].
10/5
Frugal Living Series:
DIY Laundry Soap and Freezer Meals. Learn how to make laundry soap and leave with a small sample to try at home. Also learn how to organize and make freezer meals with tried and true recipes. 6:00-7:00 p.m., Burleson Public Library. www.burlesontx.com/2173/Classes-for-Adults.
10/8
RISE:
Mental Health Conference. Free. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Pathway Church, 325 NW Renfro St. www.saranicoleyogatx.com/rise.
10/8-10/9
Founders Day:
Family-friendly with historical re-enactments, food trucks, vendors, car show and kids’ zone. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza, 141 W. Renfro. Burleson Heritage Foundation, (817) 447-1575 or www.burlesontx.com.
Writers in the Field:
Grown-up, hands-on, field trip for writers. Experts in all areas authors write about on hand to demonstrate skills and answer questions. 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Steampunk November Grounds, 492 Cordes, Mansfield, TX 76084. www.writersinthefield.com or www.facebook.com/writersinfield/.
10/14
Latin Food Truck Friday:
Activities include a fun photo booth, mini-piñata making station, lotería, and free goodies plus Zumba with Claudia and DJ T-Aye. 6:00-8:00 p.m., BRiCk Parking Lot, 550 NW Summercrest Blvd. www.burlesontx.com.
10/15
Cool Sounds of Fall:
Burleson welcomes Selena Forever Tribute Band. Bring chairs, blankets and picnic or support an Old Town restaurant. Free. 7:30 p.m., Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza, 141 W. Renfro St. www.burlesontx.com.
10/15-10/16
Far Out Family Campout and Fishing Adventure:
Archery lessons, fishing, a campfire, hot dog dinner and s’mores. Bring your tent, fishing pole and bait. Pre-event: $15 per family of 5; day of: $25 per family of 5. Purchase tickets online or at the BRiCk. www.amilia.com/store/en/city-of-burleson/shop/activities/4039263.
10/21
Red Chair Lecture Series:
Hans Schwalm will teach on wood carving. Sponsored by Hill College and Friends of Russell Farm Art Center. Free admission. 7:00 p.m., Russell Farm, 405 W. CR 714. For more details, visit www.burlesontx.com.
10/22
Interactive Writing Workshop:
“Publishing Options” explores options to publish books and begins the process. $20. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Russell Farm, 405 W. CR 714. Lisa Bell, (817) 269-9066 or www.texasradicalwriters.com.
Boo Bash Festival:
Free candy, bounce houses and games for kids from birth to 12 years old. Food available to purchase. Sign up online for a timeslot. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Chisenhall Fields, 500 W. Hidden Creek Pkwy. www.burlesontx.com.
10/28
Fall Fest at the Farm:
Bring the family! Pumpkin walk, hayrides, games and more. Free. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Russell Farm. www.burlesontx.com.
10/29
26th Annual Texas Country Reporter Festival:
Hosted by Bob and Kelli Phillips. 300-plus craft booths, food courts and live entertainment, including a free concert with Diamond Rio. Admission: Free. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
11/5
Holiday Bazaar:
Power of Heels hosts the annual craft and vendor fair with over 50 vendors in one location. Free. Contact the Chamber for vendor information. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Pathway Church, 325 NW Renfro.