October Plan Ahead: Your October Fort Worth Events Calendar

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Happy fall yโ€™all.๐Ÿ‚ If youโ€™re like us want to get out to enjoy the cooler temps, weโ€™ve got you covered. From concerts to seasonal events, to some of the best food and drink festivals in the country, weโ€™ve got something for everyone.


Oct. 18-24

Monday, Oct. 18

Fort Worth Stockyards Business Association Luncheon | Mon., Oct. 18 | 12 p.m. | Cattlemenโ€™s Steakhouse, 2458 N Main St. | $15+ | An opportunity to have your voice heard and take advantage of networking opportunities. ๐Ÿ’ผ

Cรฉsar Chรกvez Exhibit | Mon., Oct. 18- Fri., Oct. 22 | All day | Central Library, 500 W 3rd St. | Free | An exhibition of photographs examines the ethics and experiences of Cรฉsar Chรกvez.

Tuesday, Oct. 19

James Taylor and Jackson Browne | Tues., Oct. 19 | 6:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $97+ | James Taylor and his special guest Jackson Browne will light up the stage in Fort Worth. ๐ŸŽค

Community Yoga | Tues., Oct. 19 | 5:30- 6:15 p.m. | Burnett Park, 501 W 7th St. | Free | Join other yogis with a flow to relax and unwind from your day. ๐Ÿ™

2021 AIA Fort Worth Design Awards | Tues., Oct. 19 | 6-8 p.m. | The Modern Museum of Fort Worth | Free | The awards program will recognize outstanding architectural, urban design to promote public interest in design excellence.

Wednesday, Oct. 20

Mega Mixer at The Drover | Wed., Oct. 20 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Hotel Drover, 200 Mule Alley | Free | Enjoy live music from DJs, good drinks, and food + a chance to win prizes.๐ŸŽค

Live Painting | Wed., Oct. 20 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Botanic Research Institute of Texas, 1700 University Dr. | Free | Watch as Erika Huddleston paints live outside at the Botanical Gardens. ๐ŸŽจ

Girlfriend Golf | Wed., Oct. 20 | 5-8 p.m. | Rockwood Golf Course, 1851 Jacksboro Highway | Free | Enjoy 9 holes of golf with your closest girlfriends. โ›ณ

Pumpkin Painting | Wed., Oct. 20 | 6-9 p.m. | Crockett Hall, 3000 Crockett St. | $20 | Grab some friends and enjoy fall drink specials + cheese boards as your Pinterest dreams come to life. ๐ŸŽƒ

Thursday, Oct. 21

Jamie Foxx | Thurs., Oct. 21 | 8 p.m. | The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory | $49+ | Comedian, musician, and Oscar-award-winning actor Jamie Foxx will bring his Act Like You Got Some Sense book tour to Irving. ๐ŸŽค

KW Chili Cook-Off & Fall Festival | Thurs., Oct. 21 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. - Whiskey Ranch | $10 | Vote for your favorite chili, listen to live music + enjoy drinks.

Light Painting | Thurs., Oct. 21 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Aviation Museum | $40 | Have the freedom to paint your favorite aircraft with help from the FWC crew. ๐ŸŽจ

Austin Uzor Artist Talk | Thurs., Oct. 21 | 7-9 p.m. | Crockett Hall, 3000 Crockett St. | $5 | Up and coming artist Austin Uzor gives guests an inside look at his art and discusses his process. ๐ŸŽจ

A Taste of Fall Wines | Thurs., Oct. 21 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Grand Cru Wine Bar, 1257 West Magnolia Ave. | $38 | Enjoy a night of wine tasting with 5 delicious wine and bite pairings. ๐Ÿท

Friday, Oct. 22

TGC $1,000 Putting Contest | Fri., Oct. 22 | 7-9 p.m. | Texas Golf Center, 8940 Creek Run Rd. | $30 | Putt your way around a 9-hole course for a chance to win the big prize. โ›ณ

Sundance Head | Fri., Oct. 22 | 8-11 p.m. | Fort Brewery & Pizza, 2737 Tillar St. | Free | Enjoy a night of live music by the winner of season 11 of โ€œThe Voiceโ€ + pizza and beer. ๐ŸŽถ

Make and Take: Macarons | Fri., Oct. 22 | 1-3 p.m. | Central Market, 4651 West Freeway | $60 | Learn how to make your own batter and buttercream fillings for homemade macarons. ๐Ÿฐ

Couples Cooking: Asian Grilling | Fri., Oct. 22 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Central Market, 4651 West Freeway | $80 | Learn about Asian ingredients and pick up tips on how to successfully grill.

Saturday, Oct. 23

Fort Worth Margarita Festival | Sat., Oct. 23 | 4-11 p.m. | The Yard, 3017 Morton St. | $5+ | Join thousands of other margarita lovers and vote for the best margarita in Fort Worth. ๐Ÿน

Do It For Durrett Rocks | Sat., Oct. 23 | 7-11 p.m. | Legal Draft Beer Company, 500 East Division St., Arlington | $60+ | Support the Do It For Durrett Foundation through a live and silent auction, enjoy draft beer + live music. ๐ŸŽค

Halloween Costume Goat Yoga | Sat., Oct. 23 | 10-11 a.m. | Capp Smith Park, Watauga | $32 | Enjoy some yoga with pet goats + dress in your best Halloween costume. ๐Ÿ

Tarrant County Business Awards Ceremony | Sat., Oct. 23 | 7-10 p.m. | Prince Hall Grand Lodge, 3433 Martin Luther King Junior Freeway | $50+ | Network with other local business leaders for the 4th annual Business Awards Ceremony. ๐Ÿ‘”

Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show | Oct., 23- 24 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Fort Worth Alliance Airport | $95+ | The world-famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels will soar above North Texas. โœˆ๏ธ

Monarch Migration Festival | Sat., Oct. 23 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. | Free | With activities for the whole family, stop by to learn about the Monarch butterfly migration + what you can do to support. ๐Ÿฆ‹

Flying Saucer Beer Feast 2021 | Sat., Oct. 23 | 1-7 p.m. | 111 East 3rd St. | $45 | Pick a seat on the Flying Saucer patio for 50 fantastic beer samples, a souvenir t-shirt + tasting glass. ๐Ÿป

Sunday, Oct. 24

Machine Gun Kelly | Sun., Oct. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory | $193+ | The To My Downfall tour is heading to North Texas as the rapper turned punk rocker hits the stage in Irving. ๐ŸŽค

Oct. 25-31

Monday. Oct. 25

Garrett Gunderson Comedy Show | Mon., Oct. 25 | 7 p.m. | Hyenaโ€™s Comedy Nightclub, 425 Commerce St. | $47 | Garrettโ€™s new comedy special breaks down all the myths of money through a powerful stand-up.

Childrenโ€™s Yoga | Mon., Oct. 25 | 5-6 p.m. | Artspace111 Sculpture Garden, 111 Hampton St. | $25 | Dress in your best Halloween Costumes and enjoy an outside yoga class with your kids.

Tuesday, Oct. 26

Trivia Night | Tues., Oct. 26 | 8-11 p.m. | Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, 111 E 3rd St. | Free | Gather your friends and challenge others in a battle of wits.

Wednesday, Oct. 27

Wine on the Skyline | Wed., Oct. 27 | 5-8 p.m. | Branch & Bird, 640 Taylor St. | Free | Gather for a special happy hour with half-priced wine bottles and live music.๐Ÿท

Thursday, Oct. 28

Trunk or Treat | Thurs., Oct. 28 | 5-8 p.m. | ACH Wichita Campus, 3712 Wichita St. | Free | Dress up as your favorite character and trick or treat from a decorated car trunk. ๐ŸŽƒ

Roaring 20โ€™s Halloween Costume Party | Thurs., Oct. 28 | 5-8 p.m. | Scat Jazz Lounge, 111 W 4th St. | $10 | Party with your friends and enjoy swinging music from the Black Powder Vipers.

Trick-or-Treat Yoga | Thurs., Oct. 28 | 6-7 p.m. | Artspace111 Sculpture Garden, 111 Hampton St. | $20 | A Trick or Tree-themed Halloween class is bound to get you in the spooky spirit.

RiffaMania | Thurs., Oct. 28 | 9-11 p.m. | 1002 South Main St. | Free | Prepare to bust your gut laughing at this costumed comedy combat show. ๐ŸŽญ

Friday, Oct. 29

Pulsation Nation: Haunted Hazards | Fri., Oct. 29 | 7-10 p.m. | The Funktion, 3435 May St. | $20 | A Halloween party with dark and spooky vibes until sunrise. ๐Ÿ‘ป

Texas Hippie Coalition | Fri., Oct. 29 | 6 p.m.- 12 a.m. | The Rail Club Live, 3101 Joyce Dr. | $20+ | Enjoy a night of metal and rock music with a group of friends. ๐ŸŽค

Saturday, Oct. 30

8th Annual Superhero Run | Sat., Oct. 30 | 8 a.m. | Levitt Pavilion, 100 W Abram St., Arlington | $10+ | Family-friendly run with heroic people in masks, capes + original costumes in support of abused and neglected children in foster care. ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

TCU New Music Ensemble | Sat., Oct. 30 | 2-3 p.m. | The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | Free | TCUโ€™s New Music Ensemble showcases a repertoire that ranges from early 20th-century classic works to newly-written music. ๐ŸŽถ

Walk to End Alzheimerโ€™s | Sat., Oct. 30 | 9:30 a.m. | The Shops at Clearfork | Free | This walk helps raise awareness and raises funds for Alzheimerโ€™s care, support + research.

Fort Worth Trunk or Treat! | Sat., Oct. 30 | 5-7 p.m. | Therapy and Beyond Fort Worth, 4400 Oak Park Ln. | Free | Open to the autism community โ€” bring the whole family and enjoy face painting, pumpkin decorating, a bounce house + more. ๐ŸŽƒ

Fort Worth Halloween Pub Crawl | Sat., Oct. 30 | 6 p.m. | El Chingon Fort Worth, 2800 Bledsoe St. | $7+ | A special Halloween bar crawl hopping to the most famous parties in the city. ๐Ÿบ

Dia de los Muertos Parade + Celebration | Sat., Oct. 30 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 1440 N. Main St. | Free | Enjoy this annual celebration of tradition, culture + family. ๐Ÿช…

Puppy Halloween Costume Contest | Sat., Oct. 30 | 1-5 p.m. | 5317 Clearfork Main St. | Free | Pick up your pup + join the fun at this canine contest. Compete for a chance to win the best howl-o-ween costume. ๐Ÿถ

Day of the Dead Street Party | Sat., Oct. 30 | Times vary | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd | $10+ | Partake in this festive Mexican tradition + enjoy dancing, Mariachi music, and costumes. ๐ŸŽŠ

Stage Fright | Sat., Oct. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | 2401 N. Main St. | $15 | Grab a seat at this live event + investigate the haunting at the Isis Theatre and other paranormal activity in the city. ๐Ÿ‘ป

Sunday, Oct. 31

South Main Spooktacular | Sun. Oct. 31 | 5-9 p.m. | South Main Village, S Main St. Fort Worth | Free | Trick-or-treat with the whole family + special Halloween-themed food and drinks for the kids. ๐ŸŽƒ

Halloween Concert and Truck-or-Treat | Sun. Oct. 31 | 2 p.m. | Texas Wesleyan University | Free | The Greater Fort Worth Community Band will perform the music of the season + a best-dressed Halloween contest. ๐ŸŽƒ

Brody Caster in Concert | Sun. Oct. 31 | 4:30 p.m. | Hotel Drover, 200 Mule Alley | Tickers not yet on sale | Join Texas country artist Brody Caster for an up-close and personal acoustic concert. ๐ŸŽถ

Drive through Trick-or-Treat | Sun., Oct. 31 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanical Garden | Free | Dress up and drive through the garden for some treats.

All month long

Stockyards Championship Rodeo | Every weekend | 7:30-10 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum | $15+ | Watch some of the top athletes perform in a series of riding and roping contests derived from the working skills of the American cowboy. ๐ŸŽ

Community Yoga | Every Saturday | 9-10 a.m. | The Trailhead at Clearfork | Free | Kickoff your weekend with family-friendly yoga with classes open to all levels. โ˜ฏ๏ธ

Fort Worth Virtual Race | Every Saturday | 7-10 p.m. | Online | $6 | Run a 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, or Marathon on your own route. ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

Murder in Sundance Square | Every Friday | 7-10 p.m. | Aloft Fort Worth Downtown Hotel | $58 | Enjoy an elegant dinner while playing detective as you try to solve a triple homicide case. ๐Ÿ”

Music Bingo | Every Tuesday | 7-9 p.m. | City Works, 5288 Monahans Ave. | Free | Play the classic game of bingo that combines your favorite music throughout the decades.

Goblins and Giggles | All month long | 9 a.m. | Gaylord Texan, Grapevine | $10+ | The family-friendly event features activities like a scavenger hunt, art studio, ghost stories, escape rooms, and more. ๐ŸŽƒ

Distillery Tour, Tasting & Cocktails | All month long | Times Vary | Blackland Distillery, 2616 Weisenberger St. | $30 | Enjoy a flight of ultra-premium spirits, bourbon + rye whiskey along with a signature cocktail from Fort Worth Weeklyโ€™s Best Cocktail Lounge 2019. ๐Ÿท

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