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• Summer Bash | Friday, Aug. 11 | 5-7 p.m. | Bicentennial Park, 3206 Smith Barry Rd., Pantego | Free | The annual summer celebrations will have food, family-friendly activities, and school supplies.

• BTX Back to School Bash | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 4 p.m. | Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza in Old Town, 141 W. Renfro St., Burleson | Free | End summer with a bang at this family-friendly event with water slides, frozen treats, and a DJ.
• Spirit Mansion | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 6-11 p.m. | Historic Sinclair Mansion, 6925 Confederate Park Rd., Fort Worth | $55 | The four-part live show experience will send shivers down your spine as you wander through haunted halls and encounter spirits that linger within.
• Epic Blaster Battle | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 11 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington | $32 | Once the Guinness World Record Holder for “Largest Toy Pistol Fight,” the event is back with an ultimate foam-flinging battle.

• Sip and Clay Workshop | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 1-4 p.m. | Flourishing with Grace Creative Boutique, 3607 W. Park Row Dr., Arlington | $40 | Unleash your inner artist as you learn the art of creating with polymer clay in this beginner’s workshop.

• Live Trivia | Monday, Aug. 14 | 7-9 p.m. | Ático, 2315 N. Main St., Fort Worth | Free | Enjoy breathtaking views of the skyline on the rooftop deck as your test your knowledge in a fun game of trivia.

• Dusty Biscuit Beignets plans to close its doors at the end of the week. The New Orleans-style beignet shop on South Main Street announced its closure earlier this week, citing ongoing debts from the pandemic. It’s not clear if it will reopen, but a GoFundMe was set up to support it.

• Fort Worth ISD students on all campuses will get free breakfast + lunch through the community eligibility provision. Parents will no longer be required to fill out the free and reduced-price applications to be covered. The district said this ensures all students have access to quality nutrition.

• A home in north Fort Worth featured on a 2008 episode of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is on the market for $825,000. The Mediterranean-style home at 2880 Keller Hicks Rd. includes four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a two-story foyer, and a circular driveway. Take a look inside.

• DFW Airport broke ground on a new electric Central Utility Plant (eCUP) this week as part of the airport’s commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. The $234 million facility will provide sustainable powered heating and cooling to the airport.

• Dogtopia — a daycare, boarding, and spa facility for pups — held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week at its new CityView location. Located at 4608 Bryant Irvin Rd., the facility features indoor playrooms with air conditioning and webcam access so you can watch your dog play while you’re away.

• A new two-story QuikTrip convenience store is under construction near downtown. Located at the corner of West Lancaster and Henderson Avenues, the 8,200-sqft space features a large parking lot and patio seating. It’s unclear when it will open, but the project looks nearly completed. (Now.Town)

• Here’s something to take the edge off — Austin-based CBD company Earlybird can now be bought at local stores. Known for its “full-spectrum” hemp products with natural THC, the edibles can be found at Roy Pope Grocery and Sunflower Shoppe off Camp Bowie Boulevard.