10/1
Pioneer Heritage Festival:
Free entertainment, interactive activities, petting zoo and more. Picnic lunch (preorder online). Adults: $12; kids: $8. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Doss Heritage & Culture Center, 1400 Texas Dr. www.dosscenter.org.
Wine & Whiskey Walk:
Full day of music, food, wine, whiskey and artisan-type vendors. Limited tickets available for this annual event. $15-$150. Only 300 VIP tickets for advance sales only. www.d-winc.org.
ESD 7 Greenwood VFD Community Event:
Community Appreciation with good food, games for the kids, fire demonstrations. 4:00-8:00 p.m., 1418 Greenwood Cut-Off Rd. Angie, (940) 577-2622 or www.weatherford-chamber.com.
10/4
Artistic Expressions:
Birch Tree Resist Painting adult craft event. Materials and event are free and open to the public. First come, first served basis. 6:00 p.m., Weatherford Public Library, 1014 Charles St. www.weatherfordtx.gov.
10/6
WC Foundation Golf Tournament:
Four-person Scramble. Entry fee includes breakfast, lunch, golf vest, green fees and cart. Open to first 30 paid teams. $125/person; $500/foursome. Registration and breakfast: 8:00 a.m.; shotgun start, 9:00 a.m., Canyon West Golf Club, 160 Club House Dr. www.wc.edu.
10/8
Monster Bash:
Molly Ringwalds ’80s cover band, costume contest, haunted hayride and pumpkin decorating. Free. 7:00-10:00 p.m., Heritage Park Amphitheater. www.experienceweatherford.com/events.
10/8-10/9
Writers in the Field:
Grown-up, hands-on, field trip for writers. 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Steampunk November Grounds, 492 Cordes, Mansfield 76084. www.writersinthefield.com or www.facebook.com/writersinfield/.
10/14
Movies in the Park:
Free showing of Hocus Pocus. Come early, bring a blanket, grab a good spot and food from vendors. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Heritage Park Amphitheater. www.experienceweatherford.com/events.
10/14-10/30
Summerland:
Live state performance. Fridays and Saturdays: 8:00 p.m.; Sundays: 2:00 p.m., Theatre Off the Square, 114 N. Denton St. www.theatreoffthesquare.org.
10/15
Golden Reward Sanctuary Open House:
Annual event for senior horses includes Equines for the Front Lines, mini horse show, “at Liberty” demo and more. 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 1201 Friendship Rd. www.goldenrewardsanctuary.com.
Autumn Art Walk:
Celebrate autumn’s arrival at the annual event featuring music, food and arts and crafts. Adults/teens: $5; children 12 and under: Free. 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Chandor Gardens, 711 W. Lee St. www.chandorgardensfoundation.org.
10/22
Weatherford Walk to Defeat ALS:
All proceeds benefit ALS Texas. Sign up for the 1.5-mile walk and donate online. 9:30 a.m.-noon, Holland Lake Pavilion, 1448 Holland Lake Dr. www.web.alsa.org/goto/HeathersHeroes.
Pickin for the Pythian:
Live music from great local artists, amazing food trucks and shop local vendors. 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Heritage Park. For more information, visit www.weatherford-chamber.com or parkercountyunited.org.
10/24
Harry Potter Night:
Free family event. A celebration for Harry Potter fans! Crafts and activities based on the popular book series. 6:00 p.m., Weatherford Public Library. www.weatherfordtx.gov.
10/26
Low-cost Pet Clinic:
Parker Paws and PetVet Relief offer low-cost care for your pets. Spay/neuter/dental by appointment (see website) and vaccinations noon-3:00 p.m., Pet Supplies Plus, 222 W. Interstate 20. www.petvetrelief.com.
10/29
26th Annual Texas Country Reporter Festival:
Hosted by Bob and Kelli Phillips. 300-plus craft booths, two food courts and a free concert with Diamond Rio. Admission: Free. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.