Travel to these events for a chance to use your detective skills at the interactive murder mystery, catapult a pumpkin or learn some new recipes.

Oct. 31 | Hall-O-Ween Special with Ghost Tribute Band: Ritual

The band “Ritual" will perform at Legacy Hall as a tribute to the Swedish heavy metal group “GHOST.” The event will feature tequila cocktails and costumes are encouraged.

• Oct. 31, 7 p.m.
• $5-$250
• 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano
• www.legacyfoodhall.com

Oct. 31 | Frightfully Fun Night

Visit Kaleidoscope Park for pumpkin decorating and karaoke with DJ Figaroa Nove from Melody Hope. Food trucks will be available including Kona Ice, Donut NV and Carl’s Kitchen.

• Oct. 31, 5:30-8 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 6635 Warren Parkway, Frisco
• www.kaleidoscopepark.org/event/face-paintin

Nov. 1 | Cooking Demonstration

Join Chef Sandra and the Fresh from the Gardens Chef team for expert advice you can use in your own kitchen. Enjoy an interactive cooking demonstration and tasting, and collect your own recipe packet to take home.

• Nov. 1, noon-2 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Southlake Training Center, 307 Parkwood Drive, Southlake
• www.cityofsouthlake.com/calendar

Nov. 2 | Local Author Hannah Mosing

Hannah Mosing will discuss her poetry collection "Fragile Hearts." The poetry is written by a young woman living with anxiety and PTSD from traumatic situations. This collection includes 80 heartfelt poems that traverse the landscapes of grief from loss of loved ones and loss of self.

• Nov. 2, 2-4 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Talking Animals Books, 103 W. Worth St., Grapevine
• www.grapevinetexasusa.com/event/local-author-hannah-mosing

Nov. 2 | Punkin Chunkin

Engineers and catapult enthusiasts are invited to Memorial Park for the annual Punkin Chunkin event. Teams can compete for free for a chance to win trophies and awards. Registration for team participation ends Oct. 31.

• Nov. 2, 10 a.m-noon
• $5 for spectators
• 1950 S. Valley Parkway, Lewisville
• www.cityoflewisville.com

Nov. 2 | Bounce Fest

Bounce will feature two local underground rappers doing small sets, and DJs playing the most popular songs featuring hip-hop, house and dance music. Joining us on the outdoor stage is Crown Tacos, a Mexican food truck, and a popup thrift store. Ticket holders will receive a link to a forum to submit their favorite artists, songs and genres for the DJ to play. This program is for teens and young adults ages 15-20 years old.

• Nov. 2, 6-10 p.m.
• $24
• Keller Lions Club, 532 Keller Parkway, Keller
• www.bouncefestival.net

Nov. 3 | Murder on Chestnut: "Twisted Power"

This interactive murder mystery is inspired by a true crime that happened in McKinney in 1920. In this immersive courtroom drama, no one is who they seem, and the audience takes on the role of jury to decide how the story will end.

• Nov. 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
• $35-$50
• Chestnut Square Heritage Village, 315 S. Chestnut, McKinney
• www.chestnutsquare.org