9/5
Let’s Taco ’Bout QPR:
Question, Persuade and Refer is a suicide prevention training course designed to give every person in our community the confidence and competence to help someone at risk for suicide. Get trained in QPR while you enjoy free tacos. Free. 6:00-7:30 p.m., Burleson Fire Station 16, 205 E. Hidden Creek Pkwy. Register at jordanharrisfoundation.org/events/tacosept23.
9/8
Cool Sounds of Fall:
Concerts at Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza. Free. 7:30 p.m., Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza, 141 W. Renfro St.
Senior Country & Western Dance:
Put your dancing boots on, and join us for a night of fun featuring Michael Cote Band! Snacks sponsored by Elk Creek Senior Living. $5 cover charge per person. Pay at the door. 7:00-9:30 p.m., Senior Activity Center, 216 SW Johnson Ave.
9/15
Full Circle Women’s Conference:
Join us for a day filled with inspiring keynote speakers, interactive workshops and networking opportunities designed to empower women of all ages and backgrounds in their personal and professional lives. $99 per person. 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Pathway Church, 325 NW Renfro St. Register at business.burlesonchamber.com/events.
9/15-9/17
Antique Alley Texas:
Enjoy a miles-long shopping trail throughout Johnson and Ellis counties, consisting of roadside flea markets, downtown antique shops and fields of vendors. 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Visit facebook.com/AntiqueAlleyTexas.
9/16
Be Healthy Burleson Run:
Join us for our annual 5K/10K Run & Fun Walk. 7:00-11:00 a.m., Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza, 141 W. Renfro St. Register at runsignup.com/Race/Events/TX/Burleson/BeHealthyRun.
9/16 and 9/23
Old Town Picture Show:
Watch family-friendly movies on a giant screen in the plaza. Free. Movie begins: 7:00 p.m., Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza, 141 W. Renfro St.
9/20
Pizza Storytime at Moontower Pizza:
Join the Burleson Public Library for a special Pizza Storytime at Moontower Pizza for National Pepperoni Pizza Day! We will read some books, sing some songs and make a craft. All ages are welcome to attend. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Moontower Pizza, 137 S. Wilson St.
9/23
Trash Bash:
Help Keep Burleson Beautiful by participating in a citywide cleanup event. After the cleanup, enjoy free pizza and a prize raffle. 8:00 a.m.-noon, Warren Park, 301 SW Johnson Ave. Register by 9/19 at burlesontx.com/FormCenter or call (817) 426-9848.
9/27
Zumba Latin Nights:
Get energized with free Zumba in the plaza! 7:00 p.m., Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza, 141 W. Renfro St.
9/29
Latin Food Truck Friday:
Try tasty eats from local vendors, and listen to live music as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. 6:00-9:00 p.m., BRiCk parking lot, 550 NW Summercrest Blvd.
9/30
Burleson Emergency Preparedness Fair:
Come and learn essential preparedness skills that will keep you and your loved ones safe in any situation. Free. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Pathway Church, 325 NW Renfro St.
10/3
National Night Out:
Join the Burleson Police Department for community-building events across the city. 6:00 p.m. For details, visit https://www.burlesontx.com/274/National-Night-Out.
First Wednesdays
Friends of the Library:
Burleson Public Library supporters meet. Memberships start at $5/person; form online.10:00 a.m., Burleson Public Library Conference Room, 248 SW Johnson. www.burlesontx.com/211/Friends-of-the-Library.
Thursdays
Toddler Storytime:
Join staff to read books, sing songs and make a craft together. Geared toward 2- to 4-year-old children, but families welcome to attend together. 9:30 a.m., Burleson Public Library. www.burlesontx.com/1539/Story-Time.