10/2
BTX Brewfest:
A day of music, cold beer and drinks, food trucks and supporting local businesses. VIP with tastings: $45; General Admission: $15; General with tastings: $25. Must purchase tickets online by Oct 1. VIP 2:00 p.m.; General 3:00-9:00 p.m., Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza. www.btxbrewfest.com.
10/3
150th Anniversary Celebration:
First Baptist Church of Lillian celebrates 150 years of ministry. 10:00 a.m., First Baptist Church, 10552 CR 519, Lillian, TX. (817) 790-5757 or www.fbcoflillian.com.
10/5
National Night Out 2021:
Annual community-building campaign promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, better places to live. 6:00-9:00 p.m., citywide. Register your event at natw.org/registration and contact Joe Byrom at [email protected].
10/7
BACC Cash Mob:
October’s Chamber cash mob event benefits Meals on Wheels, who will be selling pumpkins in the pumpkin patch. 1:00-7:00 p.m., Lost Oak Winery, 8101 CR802. www.business.burlesonchamber.com/events.
10/8-10/29
Wood Shop Homeschool Class:
Four-week course introduces various tools and proper uses – measuring, leveling, wood refinishing, team-building and creativity in wood project design. Ages 12-17. Fee $50, supplies included. Fridays: 2:00-4:00 p.m., Russell Farm, 405 W. County Rd. 714. Register at (817) 447-3316.
10/9
Founders Day:
The daylong event celebrates Burleson’s founding and includes mock gunfights, staged shootouts, car show, arts and crafts, great food and a variety of entertainment. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza, 141 W. Renfro St. www.burlesontx.com.
10/15 and 10/29
Friday Night Food Truck Series:
Join the Parks and Recreation Department as they host free, family-friendly events around town, featuring food trucks and fun games. 6:00-8:00 p.m., various parks. Visit www.burlesontx.com/events for more information.
10/16
Dogs and Donuts:
Walk your dog on Bailey Lake Park’s trails and enjoy free donuts and door prizes from local businesses. 9:30-11:00 a.m., Bailey Lake Park, 280 W. Hidden Creek Pkwy. www.burlesontx.com.
Hope Starts Here Festival:
Concerts, food trucks, cornhole tournament, axe throwing, face painting, bounce houses and more. Free admission. 2:00-8:00 p.m., 141 W. Renfro. www.firstburleson.org/events/.
10/22
Fall Fest at the Farm:
Free event for the family. Pumpkin walk, hayrides, games and more. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Russell Farm, 405 W. CR714. www.burlesontx.com/events.
10/23
Texas Country Reporter Festival:
Enjoy arts, crafts and music from far and wide at the 25th annual festival with more than 250 booths and two food courts. Free. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Courthouse Square, Waxahachie.
Taste of the Town:
Sample local restaurants, wineries and breweries. VIP: $50; General: $25; Children 10 and under: $10. VIP: 3:00 p.m.; General Admission: 4:00-8:00 p.m., Lone Star Mansion, 629 John Charles Dr. For more information, visit www.tasteofbacc.com.
Boo Bash:
Free trick-or-treating for children from birth to 12 years old. Children can participate in free games, bounce houses and more. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Chisenhall Sports Complex. For more information, visit www.burlesontx.com/events.
10/30
Trunk or Treat:
Hosted by Pathway Church’s Now Campaign. 7:00-9:00 p.m., 325 NW Renfro Ave. www.mypathwaychurch.com/events.
11/6
Veterans Tribute:
Guest speaker Dave Roever shares his story as the city of Burleson honors veterans for the 12th annual event. 2:00 p.m., Veterans Memorial Plaza, 298 E. Renfro St. For more information, visit www.burlesontx.com/events.