The 21st annual Oktoberfest festival will feature a weekend of family-friendly fun and free entertainment. Visitors can browse the arts and crafts vendors, enjoy German food and watch live entertainment.
- Oct. 13, 4 p.m.-11 p.m.; Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Oct. 15, noon-7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Southlake Town Square, 285 Grand Ave., Southlake
- www.southlakechamber.org/oktoberfest
The historic Nash Farm offers a 1950s-style western atmosphere. Attendees can grab their boots and enjoy an evening that includes a fried chicken dinner, live music, dancing and games.
- Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m.
- $25 per person (in advance)
- 626 Ball St., Grapevine
- www.grapevinetexasusa.com/event/barn-dance/37463
The annual fall festival features a petting zoo, corn mazes, face paintings, a pumpkin patch, food trucks, and costume contests for both humans and pets.
- Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- $5-$25
- Plaza and South Lawn at Colleyville City Hall, 90 Main St., Colleyville
- www.colleyville.com/residents/special-events
Katherine Lawrence, a nutritionist from Food Saved Me Institute, will host a cooking demonstration and class to discuss how food can impact health. Attendees can learn how to reduce the risk of breast cancer with nutritious meals.
- Oct. 19, noon-2 p.m.
- Tickets on sale Sept. 28
- 307 Parkwood Drive, Southlake
- www.cityofsouthlake.com
The 26th annual Butterfly Flutterby celebrates the magic of monarch butterflies as they migrate through from Canada to Mexico. This family-friendly event will include an art contest, a costume parade and live butterfly releases.
- Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Grapevine Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park, 411 Ball St., Grapevine
- www.grapevinetexasusa.com/events/annual-events-festivals/butterfly-flutterby/
This convention will give attendees tools to live a healthier life using science and technology. Attendees can meet health and wellness professionals, experience revolutionary technology, and learn ways to improve their life and wellbeing.
- Oct. 25, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
- $29-$59
- Colleyville Center, 5301 Riverwalk Drive, Colleyville
- www.allevents.in/colleyville/changing-life-and-destiny-expo-colleyville/10000698498215967
Visitors can board the Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s Trick 'r Treat Trains for a Halloween experience. The event includes goodie bags, interactive games and storybook readings.
- Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- $20
- 705 S. Main St., Grapevine
- www.gvrr.com/special-events/trick-r-treat-trains
