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The Play That Goes Wrong:
Dinner theater. Appropriate for ages over 8 years. Includes dinner and dessert. Doors open and dinner service begins: 6:15 p.m. Show starts: 7:00 p.m., Park Meadows Church, 3350 N. Hwy. 77, Waxahachie. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit www.parkmeadows.org/tickets.
10/5
Fall for Fishing:
Anglers under age 16 invited to participate; must be accompanied by an adult. Fishing poles and bait provided while supplies last. 8:00-10:00 a.m. Pearson Park pond, 200 Lakeview Pkwy.
10/12
Trash Bash:
Community cleanup. Disposal of bulk trash, brush, tires, automotive batteries, e-waste and paper shredding services. Must show proof of Red Oak residency. 7:30-10:30 a.m., Oaks Church, 777 S. I-35 E.
10/19
City of Red Oak Fall Festival:
Artisan vendors, live entertainment, crafts, petting zoo, pony rides and more fall fun. 3:00-6:00 p.m., Pearson Park and Red Oak Municipal Center, 200 Lakeview Pkwy.
10/20
Fall Festival:
Horse riding, games, prizes and candy. Free. 1:30-4:30 p.m., Wagon Wheel Cowboy Church, 328 Hoyt Rd., Waxahachie. www.wagonwheelcowboychurch.org.
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.
Fall Festival:
Food, drinks, hayride, maze, crafts and carnival games. 2:00-5:00 p.m., Eastridge Baptist Church, 732 E. Ovilla Rd., Red Oak.
10/27
Candy Bash:
Free family event with candy for the kids, plus a petting zoo, hayrides, mini train rides, games, inflatables, food truck and more. 4:00-6:00 p.m., First Red Oak, 320 E. Ovilla Rd., Red Oak.