10/5
Cure 5K:
The 2nd Annual Run for a Cure 5K, is an event to celebrate cancer survivors, their families and the communities that support their journey through treatment and rehabilitation. Come together to run for a cure this October! All proceeds are donated to the Livestrong at the YMCA program for cancer survivors. Cost: Free. 8:00 a.m., 2302 Lone Star Road.
Founders’ Day Festival:
This event will be a blast from the past for all ages. There will be fun and exciting activities, including old-fashioned games, food trucks, exciting music, historical artisans such as a blacksmith, quilter, potter, a basket weaver, hands-on demonstrations in candle dipping, period cooking, quilting and more. Cost: Free. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Man House Museum, 604 W. Broad. For more information, please call (817) 728-3324.
10/20
Southern Gospel Jubilee:
The event will feature local and nationally recognized artists from Mansfield, Fort Worth and other Dallas Metroplex communities. Members of the Fort Worth Songwriters Association and individual artists will also share their favorite traditional gospel hymns as well as new gospel songs. Cost: $5. 2:00-4:00 p.m., Farr Best Theater, 109 N. Main St.
10/24
SUPER Kids Boo Bash:
For kids 2-18 years old. Our SUPER Kids program provides activities and events for children with special needs and their families. Enjoy indoor trick-or-treating and fun games at the Mansfield Activities Center for sensory-friendly visits for children with any special needs or activity limitations who don’t respond well to the huge crowds and music. The MAC is fully accessible, making it an easier option for wheelchairs & walkers. Cost: $6. 6:00-7:30 p.m., 106 S. Wisteria St. Register at https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/mansfield/activity/search/detail/17999?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true.
10/25
Halloween @ the House:
Experience the haunted tale of Aunt Matilda’s Wake at the Man House Museum. Tickets are available starting 10/1. Due to themes, we recommend this for children 10 years and up. Cost: Free, but registration is required. 6:30, 7:15, 8:00 and 8:45 p.m., Man House Museum, 604 W. Broad Street. Register at https://www.eventeny.com/events/halloweenatthehouse-13463/?series=5057.
10/26
Crossroads of Texas Country Festival:
This new and improved arts and music festival includes 10-time Grammy Award winner Asleep at the Wheel, 200-plus artists/craftspeople, music on 10-plus stages, food and more. Free admission. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie. www.texascountryfestival.com.
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, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Mansfield Mission Center, 78 Regency Parkway (park and enter around the back of the building). For details, 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. Email Gary Lockhart at [email protected].
Miracle Mondays:
We pray at no charge for people with any issues and teach others to pray for healing and wholeness. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Healing Place, 600 Strada Circle, Ste. 210. Bill Dasch, (817) 319-0129.
Second Tuesdays
Mansfield Garden Club Meeting:
Come grow with others learning about native and adaptive plants for North Texas from Sher Dunaway, a Tarrant County Master Gardener. 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:
We work closely with MISD to provide free vision testing and eyeglasses to students who need them. 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.
Second Thursdays
Business Unplugged:
Unplug from your social media for face-to-face networking, free food, drinks and music. 4:30-6:30 p.m., wwwmansfieldchamber.org.