Oct. 17, 2009 - 8th Annual Autumn Days in Ennis Fall Festival
(Ennis, TX)
Arts, Crafts, Children's area, food, live entertainment, and more!! For more information on this event, please visit Ennis online at
www.visitennis.org
Oct. 21 – 25, 2009 – Walking With
Dinosaurs
(Dallas, TX)
For 200 million years the dinosaurs ruled the earth. They're back to roam the American Airlines Center in an extraordinary theatrical production. Dinosaurs with once again roam the American Airlines Center in a spectacular theatrical arena show, Walking with Dinosaurs - The Arena Spectacular, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series. Ten species are represented from the entire 200 million year reign of the dinosaurs. The largest of them, the Bachiosaurus is 36-feet-tall, and 56-feet from nose to tail. The show depicts the dinosaurs' evolution, complete with the climatic and tectonic changes that took place, which led to the demise of many species. Details about this event may be found at
www.americanairlinescenter.com
Oct. 23, 2009 – Herman G Motley Memorial Scottish Rite Double Eagle Golf Classic
(Mineral Wells, TX)
This years event will be held Friday, October 23rd at the Holiday Hills Country Club in Mineral Wells, Texas from 1:00 pomp – 2:00 p.m. To help us properly plan for this event, please pre-register by going to
www.fortworthscottishrite.org
All proceeds benefit the Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation and the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
Oct. 23 – 24, 2009 – LenMar Motorsports ADRL World Finals
V (Ennis, TX)
The National Guard American Drag Racing League (ADRL) will visit the Texas Motorplex in Ennis, TX, Oct. 23-24, to stage its LenMar Motorsports ADRL World Finals V, the last of 10 scheduled National Guard ADRL events this year. Race teams in five professional drag racing classes will visit the Dallas area from across the country for the LenMar Motorsports ADRL World Finals V. The ADRL features Pro Extreme, Pro Nitrous, Extreme 10.5 and Extreme Pro Stock cars along with Pro Extreme Motorcycles, all running from a standing start over an eighth-mile distance and many completing their run in 3-4 seconds.
Details at www.adrl.us
Oct. 23, 2009 - Star Wars In Concert -
(Arlington, TX)
On October 23, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Cowboys Stadium in Arlington presents Star Wars In Concert. A unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams' epic Star Wars scores. Narrated live by Anthony Daniels (who portrayed C-3PO in all six films), featuring a full symphony orchestra and choir, and accompanied by footage from the films displayed on a 3-story-tall, high-def LED super-screen. Accompanying the concert is an exclusive exhibit of Star Wars costumes, props, artifacts, production artwork and specifically created behind-the-scenes videos from the Lucasfilm Archives. Many of these pieces are leaving Skywalker Ranch for the first time. For additional information visit
www.stadium.dallascowboys.com
or www.starwarsinconcert.com
Oct. 24 – 25, 2009 - "Howl" aween at the Dallas Zoo
(Dallas, TX)
Have a howling good time at our fun fall festival full of entertainment, games, and plenty of trick-or-treating! For children 3–10 years of age and their families. For additional information please visit
www.dallaszoo.com
Oct. 24,
2009 - 5th annual Stop-Drop-n-Roll Chili Cook-Off (Grapevine,
TX)
Come on out to Grapevine, Texas, invite your family and friends, have a good time, and sample great chili, all for a better cause: the 5th annual Stop-Drop-n-Roll Chili Cook-Off at Bass Pro Shops in
Grapevine (free admission). On October 24, 2009, Bass Pro Shops will partner with the WPI Firefighters’ Fund (WPIFF) to present a Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI)-sanctioned chili cook-off for the fifth year in a row. This year, we promise even more award-winning chili and frenzied excitement: with opportunities to win fancy auction prizes, taste savory chili, and mingle with special guests and beauty queens, you can’t afford to miss out. You can even register as a chili team, sign up as a volunteer, exhibit your products as a vendor, or become a sponsor. What are you waiting for? Visit
www.wpiff.org to obtain more info!!
Oct.
24, 2009 - 10th Annual Walk to D'Feet ALS® (Dallas,
TX)
Now in its tenth year, the Walk to Defeat ALSTM is The ALS Association's national signature event. Each year, over 100,000 people including ALS patients, families, friends and corporate leaders join together to raise funds in support of The Association’s cutting-edge research and community-based patient services programs. Check in time is 8:30 A.M. and the walk starts at 10:00 a.m. Exciting New Venue - Stay Tuned! Details may be found at www.alsanorthtexas.org
Oct.
24, 2009 - 9th annual Festival of
Pumpkins (Paris, TX)
Paris Main Street presents the 9th annual Festival of Pumpkins. Extremely popular, the Festival of Pumpkins continues to attract record crowds. Come out in the morning and enjoy the various competitions like the pet and owner look-a –like contest, munch on some kettle corn as you peruse the motorcycles and vote for the best bike, shop for unique finds at a downtown shop and in the evening lay back on your blanket in the grass and listen to some cool live music from local favorites. There’s something for everyone! For more information, visit
www.festivalofpumpkins.com
Oct.
24 - 25, 2009
- Fort Worth Alliance Air Show (Fort Worth, TX)
The US Navy Blue Angels and the US Golden Knights are coming October 24-25, 2009 to Fort Worth, Texas. Bring the family for a full-day of daring aerobatic maneuvers, static displays, children's activities, food and more. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. Admission is free. Parking is $20 per vehicle. Aerial performances start at 9:30 a.m. and last until the late afternoon. The same show is held both days. The Fort Worth Alliance Air Show is a non-profit event with the goal of raising funds for its primary beneficiary - the USO of Dallas/Fort Worth. For more details visit
www.allianceairshow.com
Oct. 24, 2009 - 5th Annual Barktoberfest
(Frisco, TX)
Frisco Humane Society's BARKTOBERFEST 2009. Come and join us at our 5th Annual Barktoberfest will be held at Frisco Commons Park on October 24th from noon until 4:00.
EVENTS INCLUDE: Dog contests such as Best Costume, Best Trick, etc ; Canine Demonstrations, Dog Walk around Lake: Canine Good Citizen testing; Low Cost Microchip Clinic; Crafts for kids by Sparky's Pals; Face Painting; Silent Auction; Pet-related shopping opportunities Food and softdrinks at "The Dogfather Grill".
Details on this event may be found at friscohumanesociety.com
Oct. 29 – Nov. 1, 2009 – Texas vs Puerto Rico Baseball Classic
(Dallas, TX)
My, are you in for a treat! Texas and Puerto Rico (www.probaseballhs.org) have both provided Major League Baseball with some of the finest players to ever grace the game including Hall of Famers Nolan Ryan, Roberto Clemente and Joe Morgan along with future Hall of Famer Pudge Rodriguez. This sizzling event will feature some of the best teams and players from across Texas and Puerto Rico. Date of the event is Thursday, October 29th-Nov. 1st at the historic Higgins Field located at 3606 S. Westmoreland Rd., in Dallas and Reverchon Park which is located at 3505 Maple Ave, in Dallas. Invited Teams and Players from Puerto Rico, Highland Park, Flower Mound, Plano Sr. High, Southwest All Stars, Mansfield, Dallas ISD All Stars, Arlington Martin, Fort Worth Paschal, Plano West and many more will attend. Visit
www.dallasbaseball.net
for more information about this event.
Oct. 30, 2009 - Scare On The Square 2009
(McKinney, TX)
This annual event has grown to hundreds of trick or treaters enjoying hayrides, treats and a safe, secure family fun Halloween event. From 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. historic Downtown McKinney is closed off for trick or treaters to cross the streets safely, going shop to shop for goodies. For more information please visit
www.downtownmckinney.com
or call 972.547.2660
Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2009 – 4th Annual International Book Fair
(Dallas, TX)
The J. Erik Jonsson Central Library is hosting its fourth international book fair in October to promote the love for books, reading and writing. The event is free and open to the public. International, national and local authors will be reading and signing books. Cultural programs will again include artistic performances, poetry reading, music and children activities.
Details on this event may be found at dallasinternationalbookfair.com
Oct. 31, 2009 -
Undy 5000 (5K) and 1 mile fun-run
(Dallas, TX)
The first Dallas Undy 5000 was a great success! We are excited to return to Dallas for 2009. Let's see if we can beat the 505 participants and $65,000 raised in 2008! Join us for the second annual Dallas/Ft. Worth Undy 5000 at White Rock Lake at Winfrey Park to raise awareness about colon cancer prevention! Start a team of your family and friends. Recruit your co-workers to participate, or challenge your neighbors to a little friendly competition. Participants in the Undy 5000 will be encouraged to draw attention to their bottoms—and colorectal cancer—by running or walking in their boxers, bloomers or boxer briefs! You can still show your support by participating in your sweat pants or favorite running shorts. Details about this event may be found at
www.Undy5000.org
Oct. 31, 2009 - 3rd Annual 10-4
H.A.N.K (Fort Worth, TX)
3rd Annual 10-4 H.A.N.K. 10 mile & 4 mile timed run and 1 mile fun run on October 31st, 2009 at 8am. Start and finish will be at the newly dedicated Fort Worth Police & Fire Fighters Memorial located at 2300 West 7th Street in Fort Worth. The H.A.N.K run is put on by H.A.N.K. (Helping Another Next of Kin) Foundation in memory of Officer Henry "Hank" Nava, Jr. who was killed in the line of duty December 1st, 2005. Benefits Tarrant County Police Officers and their Next of Kin..... For complete event details please visit
www.h-a-n-k.org
