Save the Date :: October Kid-Friendly Events in Collin County

Save the Date :: October Kid-Friendly Events in Collin County

It’s October, and I know we’re all ready for a little fall festivity. Even just the chance to wear a sweater! Thrilling. (Hint: Find even more things to do in the metroplex on Dallas Moms and Fort Worth Moms.)

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Autumn at the Arboretum :: This year’s theme is “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” Come out and enjoy the acclaimed Pumpkin Village, maze, and 150,000 beautiful fall plants! Through November 5.


Baby Lap-Sit Story Time :: Frisco Public Library, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, and lots of fun for non-walking infants and their caregivers. Tickets available one hour prior to the program.


CAMP Dallas :: The Hill, Camp Dallas :: Join Mickey and friends on an interactive, immersive, fantastical CAMP adventure. Cost: Tickets start at $24 per person.


Cool Thursdays Concert Series :: The Dallas Arboretum’s nightlife reignites with the annual concert series featuring local performers. Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m., through October 26.


Dinosaurs Live! :: The Heard, Dallas :: Dinosaur geology, dino trail hike, fossil dig, and more. From 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays. General admission is $9 – $12 Kids two and under are free.


Family Story Time :: At the Frisco Public Library, every Friday, 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Space is limited. Tickets are available at the youth services desk starting an hour before the program. Intended for walkers – five years old.


Free First Saturdays :: Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas :: Free event, held every first Saturday of the month. From 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Family program from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please register in advance.


Fright Fest :: Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington. From 12:00 – 11:00 p.m. Cost: Daily admission starts at $45.


Pumpkin Patch :: Dallas Farmer’s Market ::This locally grown Texas pumpkin patch has more than 25 pumpkin varieties to pick from.


State Fair of Texas :: Fair Park, Dallas :: As usual, there will be lots of insane fair food, family fun, farm animals, and more through October 22.


October 1

Arsenic and Old Lace :: Presented by Company of Rowlett Performers, Plaza Theatre in Garland :: Through October 8; see website for tickets and times.

Blacklight! Twist Family! :: Painting with a Twist, Garland :: From 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. For ages six years and older (adults, too!). Cost: $35 per person.


 

October 2

Pajama Story Time :: Allen Public Library :: For ages three – five years and their grownups. Free!


 

October 6

DanceAfrica Festival & Marketplace :: Klyde Warren Park :: Main stage performances, food, fun, and vendors. This free event runs from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Free First Saturdays :: Nasher Sculpture Center :: Free event, but please register in advance. From 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Family program from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Rib, Rub, Run, and Roll :: Rockwall :: Live music, car show, fun run, BBQ, and more. From 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.


 

October 7

Pumpkin Day :: Dallas Farmers Market :: Live music and kids’ crafts. From 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission is free!


October 8

Open Studio for Teens :: Irving Arts Center. Free event, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Teens can draw, paint, and experiment with art materials.

Second Saturday Funday :: Irving Arts Center :: Free event for kids! All art supplies are provided. Drop in between 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. and enjoy a fun art time. Older siblings may enjoy the free Open Studio for Teens, held at the same time.


 

October 9

Pajama Story Time :: Allen Public Library :: For ages three – five years and their grownups. Free!


 

October 13

Halloween at the Heard :: Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney :: From 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Cost: $15 per adult; $10 per child (ages three – 12); two years and under are free. Tickets sell out quickly.

Peppa Pig Sing-Along Party :: Curtis Culwell Center, Garland. A 60-minute musical celebration with Peppa Pig and all her favorite friends. Begins at 6:00 p.m. Cost: $27.50 and up per ticket.


 

October 16

Pajama Story Time :: Allen Public Library :: For ages three – five years and their grownups. Free!


 

October 19

Pumpkin Carving for Beginners :: Allen Public Library :: From 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. Recommended for families with children ages five years and up. Limited to 30 participants. Free event.


October 20

Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival :: Farmers Branch Historical Park :: Raffle, arts and crafts, food, vendors, and lots of live music outdoors. Friday, 4:30 – 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. October 20 – 21.


October 21

Perry Pumpkin Patch :: A. W. Perry Homestead Museum, Carrollton :: From 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cost: Free! Pumpkin reservations are required, please see website.

Trick-or-Treat Trail :: Towne Lake Park, McKinney :: From 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. Local businesses and organizations will line the trail along Towne Lake to hand out candy and treats. Free event, and free parking at McKinney High School.


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October 22

Pumpkin Dunk :: Apex Center, McKinney :: Annual floating pumpkin patch event! A dunk in the pool, and lots of fun and goodies. For kids ages two – 18.


October 23

Pajama Story Time :: Allen Public Library :: For ages three – five years and their grownups. Free!


 

October 27

Halloween Crafts Trick-or-Treat Parade :: Allen Public Library :: For ages three – five years. Create Halloween-themed crafts, and collect candy at five candy stations. Come and go while supplies last. Free!


 

October 28

A Heritage Halloween :: Frisco Heritage Village and Museum :: From 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Costumes encouraged!

Ghost Town :: Historic Downtown Carrollton :: From 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Cost: Free to attend. Candy, crafts, carnival games, and a Halloween movie at sunset.

Halloween Haunt :: Roy and Helen Hall Library, McKinney :: From 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Free event for all ages.

Halloween in the Park:: Farmer’s Branch Historical Park, Farmer’s Branch :: From 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Cost: Free admission for Farmer’s Branch residents with a Boo Pass; $5 per person for non-residents.

Halloween Party :: Infinity Arcade, Garland :: Family friendly event. Halloween-themed cocktails, costume contest, and goodie bags for the kids. From 11:00 a.m. – closing.

Trick-or-Treating in the Park :: Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas 75201 :: From 5:00 – 9:00 p.m Cost: Free admission.


All Month

Autumn at the Arboretum :: This year’s theme is “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” Come out and enjoy the acclaimed Pumpkin Village, maze, and 150,000 beautiful fall plants! Through November 5.


Baby Lap-Sit Story Time :: Frisco Public Library, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, and lots of fun for non-walking infants and their caregivers. Tickets available one hour prior to the program.


CAMP Dallas :: The Hill, Camp Dallas :: Join Mickey and friends on an interactive, immersive, fantastical CAMP adventure. Cost: Tickets start at $24 per person.


Cool Thursdays Concert Series :: The Dallas Arboretum’s nightlife reignites with the annual concert series featuring local performers. Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m., through October 26.


Dinosaurs Live! :: The Heard, Dallas :: Dinosaur geology, dino trail hike, fossil dig, and more. From 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays. General admission is $9 – $12 Kids two and under are free.


Family Story Time :: At the Frisco Public Library, every Friday, 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Space is limited. Tickets are available at the youth services desk starting an hour before the program. Intended for walkers – five years old.


Free First Saturdays :: Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas :: Free event, held every first Saturday of the month. From 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Family program from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please register in advance.


Fright Fest :: Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington. From 12:00 – 11:00 p.m. Cost: Daily admission starts at $45.


Pumpkin Patch :: Dallas Farmer’s Market ::This locally grown Texas pumpkin patch has more than 25 pumpkin varieties to pick from.


State Fair of Texas :: Fair Park, Dallas :: As usual, there will be lots of insane fair food, family fun, farm animals, and more through October 22.


October 1 - 7

October 1

Arsenic and Old Lace :: Presented by Company of Rowlett Performers, Plaza Theatre in Garland :: Through October 8; see website for tickets and times.

Blacklight! Twist Family! :: Painting with a Twist, Garland :: From 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. For ages six years and older (adults, too!). Cost: $35 per person.


 

October 2

Pajama Story Time :: Allen Public Library :: For ages three – five years and their grownups. Free!


 

October 6

DanceAfrica Festival & Marketplace :: Klyde Warren Park :: Main stage performances, food, fun, and vendors. This free event runs from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Free First Saturdays :: Nasher Sculpture Center :: Free event, but please register in advance. From 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Family program from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Rib, Rub, Run, and Roll :: Rockwall :: Live music, car show, fun run, BBQ, and more. From 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.


 

October 7

Pumpkin Day :: Dallas Farmers Market :: Live music and kids’ crafts. From 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission is free!


October 8 - 14

October 8

Open Studio for Teens :: Irving Arts Center. Free event, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Teens can draw, paint, and experiment with art materials.

Second Saturday Funday :: Irving Arts Center :: Free event for kids! All art supplies are provided. Drop in between 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. and enjoy a fun art time. Older siblings may enjoy the free Open Studio for Teens, held at the same time.


 

October 9

Pajama Story Time :: Allen Public Library :: For ages three – five years and their grownups. Free!


 

October 13

Halloween at the Heard :: Heard Natural Science Museum, McKinney :: From 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Cost: $15 per adult; $10 per child (ages three – 12); two years and under are free. Tickets sell out quickly.

Peppa Pig Sing-Along Party :: Curtis Culwell Center, Garland. A 60-minute musical celebration with Peppa Pig and all her favorite friends. Begins at 6:00 p.m. Cost: $27.50 and up per ticket.


 

October 15 - 21

October 16

Pajama Story Time :: Allen Public Library :: For ages three – five years and their grownups. Free!


 

October 19

Pumpkin Carving for Beginners :: Allen Public Library :: From 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. Recommended for families with children ages five years and up. Limited to 30 participants. Free event.


October 20

Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival :: Farmers Branch Historical Park :: Raffle, arts and crafts, food, vendors, and lots of live music outdoors. Friday, 4:30 – 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. October 20 – 21.


October 21

Perry Pumpkin Patch :: A. W. Perry Homestead Museum, Carrollton :: From 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cost: Free! Pumpkin reservations are required, please see website.

Trick-or-Treat Trail :: Towne Lake Park, McKinney :: From 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. Local businesses and organizations will line the trail along Towne Lake to hand out candy and treats. Free event, and free parking at McKinney High School.


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October 22 - 31

October 22

Pumpkin Dunk :: Apex Center, McKinney :: Annual floating pumpkin patch event! A dunk in the pool, and lots of fun and goodies. For kids ages two – 18.


October 23

Pajama Story Time :: Allen Public Library :: For ages three – five years and their grownups. Free!


 

October 27

Halloween Crafts Trick-or-Treat Parade :: Allen Public Library :: For ages three – five years. Create Halloween-themed crafts, and collect candy at five candy stations. Come and go while supplies last. Free!


 

October 28

A Heritage Halloween :: Frisco Heritage Village and Museum :: From 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Costumes encouraged!

Ghost Town :: Historic Downtown Carrollton :: From 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Cost: Free to attend. Candy, crafts, carnival games, and a Halloween movie at sunset.

Halloween Haunt :: Roy and Helen Hall Library, McKinney :: From 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Free event for all ages.

Halloween in the Park:: Farmer’s Branch Historical Park, Farmer’s Branch :: From 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Cost: Free admission for Farmer’s Branch residents with a Boo Pass; $5 per person for non-residents.

Halloween Party :: Infinity Arcade, Garland :: Family friendly event. Halloween-themed cocktails, costume contest, and goodie bags for the kids. From 11:00 a.m. – closing.

Trick-or-Treating in the Park :: Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas 75201 :: From 5:00 – 9:00 p.m Cost: Free admission.


Kristy Howard
Kristy has been a working SAHM since 2003 and considers herself a professional (albeit very imperfect) mother. She's a proud chaplain's wife, Army mom, and still in the trenches homeschooling her four younger kids. Kristy is honored to serve Beal Media as a writer and marketing editor. She’s passionate about helping other SAHMs elevate personal style, home, and wellness – affordably, and one habit at a time. You can connect with Kristy on social media and her lifestyle blog Simply Kristy Lynn.