10/1
Founder’s Day Festival:
Fun and exciting activities including historical artisans making and selling hand-made goods, old-fashioned games, food trucks and more. Free. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Man House Museum, 604 W. Broad St.
10/4
FASFA Help Night:
All seniors are required by the state to complete the FAFSA, TASFA or an opt-out form in order to graduate. If you are planning to attend a college, university or technical school, you should complete the FAFSA even if you think you won’t qualify. Cost: Free. 7:15-8:00 p.m., Mansfield ISD Center for the Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Ln.
10/6
Senior Trip to the State Fair:
For ages 55-plus. The program fee includes transportation. Lunch is on your own. State Fair admission tickets are purchased on the grounds. Seniors 60 and over are $5 and 59 and younger are $10-$15. 9:30 a.m.-?4:00 p.m., Mansfield Activities Center, 106 S. Wisteria St. To register, visit: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mansfield/activity/search/detail/15117?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true.
10/8-10/9
Writers in the Field:
Grown-up, hands-on, field trip for writers. Experts in all areas authors write about, demonstrate skills and answer questions. Cost: $65. 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Steampunk November Grounds, 492 Cordes. www.writersinthefield.com or www.facebook.com/writersinfield/.
10/15
Big Dog Music Festival:
Food truck, inflatables, face painting, balloon art, giveaways and more. Free event. Donations benefit Straight Street. Other nonprofits present will be Mira Missions, Mana House and Succeed Forever. 1:00-9:00 p.m., Lighthouse Coffee Bar, 1404 N. 9th St. www.lighthousecoffeebar.com.
10/23
WonderFall Fest:
The festival will kick off with an elementary school parade in the morning followed by fun activities the whole family can enjoy including fall-themed carnival games, student performances, armadillo races, food trucks, face painting and photo-ops with live “unicorn” ponies, just to name a few. Free. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Mansfield ISD Center for the Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Ln. For more information, call (817) 299-1230.
10/28
Boo Bash:
This is an alternative to going door-to-door. Bring the family to the MAC for a night of trunk-or-treating and Halloween candy! Anyone age 2 and over must be registered. Cost: Free to $10. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Mansfield Activity Center, 106 S. Wisteria St. For more information, call (817) 728-3680.
10/29
26th Annual Texas Country Reporter Festival:
Hosted by Bob and Kelli Phillips. 300-plus craft booths, two food courts and live entertainment, including a free concert with Diamond Rio. Admission: Free. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
By Appointment
Mansfield Mission Market:
Families, seniors or anyone in MISD who needs food is welcome to walk-in. Pets are provided for, as well. Monday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Mansfield Mission Center, 703 E. Broad, Thrift Store. For more information, call (817) 473-6650 or visit www.mansfieldmission.org.
Mondays
Sunrise Toastmasters Club:
Become the speaker and leader you want to be. 7:00-8:00 a.m., Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Canedy Community Room, 2700 E. Broad St. For information, contact Gary Lockhart at [email protected].
Second Tuesdays
Mansfield Garden Club Meeting:
6:00-8:30 p.m., Chris W. Burkett Service Center, 620 S. Wisteria St. Sonya Bryant, (817) 266-4422.
Second Wednesdays
Mansfield Lions Club Meetings:
Noon-1:00 p.m., Mansfield Methodist Medical Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 2700 E. Broad St. RSVP to Karen Williams, president, (817) 729-4978.
Saturdays and Sundays Through October
Farmers Market:
Visit our local farmers market. Saturdays: 8:00 a.m.-noon, 703 E. Broad St.; Sundays: 8:00 a.m.-noon, The LOT Downtown, 110 S. Main St. www.mansfieldtxfarmersmarket.com.