Community members can attend festivals, a 5K run and more in this month's events roundup.

September

Toddler Nature Time

Lewisville residents can enjoy Toddler Nature Time this fall at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. The event will feature story time, a nature craft and a guided hike. There will also be indoor spaces available for play. Registration is required, and guests are encouraged to bring their own lunch.Acoustic jam session

The Visual Art League, an organization purposed to promote and support artists, will sponsor open jam and song circles at Lewisville Grand Theater. All acoustic instruments and skill levels will be welcome, and the event will be open to all music genres. Free public parking will be available on Main Street.Comedy, pool and shuffleboard


Ben Da Man Comedy will host a free comedy show at Canucks Bar & Grill. Guests can also try out their jokes during the show. Sign up begins at 9:30 p.m. The night also includes free pool and shuffleboard along with drink specials.Percy Jackson release party

Coppell residents can attend a release party at Cozby Library and Community Commons for author Rick Riordan's next Percy Jackson novel, “The Chalice of the Gods.”Hopeful Hearts 5K Run

Christian Community Action is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a Hopeful Hearts 5K run in Old Town Lewisville. Guests are encouraged to wear gold running gear, and prizes will be awarded for those who wear it best as well as other categories, such as most enthusiastic runner. There will also be a photo booth, gold props and other surprises along the way. Music, water and snacks will be provided. Registration is required.October

Game night


The Cozby Library and Community Commons will host a game night in Coppell suitable for all ages. It will include classic and contemporary board games as well as a few giant ones.Homeschool natural science

Parents who homeschool their children will have an opportunity to add field work to their science curriculum with classes at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. The lesson is adapted from "Swamper: Letters from a Louisiana Swamp Rabbit" that lives in a place that is very similar to the LLELA. Each class will include hands-on activities, story time and a nature walk.Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope will be a festival color, culture and music in Old Town Coppell. The Square will be transformed into a colorful celebration of the diversity and unique aspects of the Coppell community. Guests of all ages can shop the vendor marketplace inside the Old Town pavilion, browse the entertainment on the lawn and enjoy performances in The Grove outside of the Coppell Arts Center.