Oct. 22: See songwriters debut original works
The Acoustic Fridays Songwriting Challenge sponsored by the Visual Art League lets songwriters showcase their talents. The theme for this night is superstitious. Writers will perform their original songs with acoustic instruments or as a cappella performances. 7 p.m. Free. Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles St., Lewisville. https://tinyurl.com/mbf6uxzk
Oct. 22: Enjoy a concert online or in person
Sopranos Andrea Pinder and Megan Koch will join pianist Jacob Nydegger as part of the Lewisville Lake Symphony's International Chamber Series. 7:30 p.m. Free. The concert will be live-streamed online, and reservations are required for live performance at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5500 Morriss Road, Flower Mound. Visit the website for the livestream link and reservation form. www.lewisvillesymphony.org
Oct. 23: Catch some art in the plaza
City of Lewisville poet laureate and artist Yoonsoo Nam is the featured artist in this Art Pop-up in the Plaza event. Nam will be doing a painting demonstration. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Wayne Ferguson Plaza, 150 W. Church St., Lewisville. www.facebook.com/waynefergusonplaza
Oct. 23: Sample some barbecue; enjoy the festivities
The Flower Mound Smoke Fest includes a smoked meat competition and festival hosted by the Flower Mound Summit Club. This event is sanctioned by the Lonestar Barbecue Society. The festival includes barbecue samples, live music from Triple Lindy, a cornhole tournament, drinks and vendors. Proceeds will benefit local charities. 12:30-6 p.m. $25 (adults), $10 (children 12-17 years old), free (children under 12 years old), $20 (entry fee per cornhole team). Parker Square, 100 Parker Square Road, Flower Mound. www.fmsmokefest.com
Oct. 23: Celebrate autumn with the family
The Castle Hills Village Shops Annual Fall Festival is back with pumpkin decorating, carnival games, bounce houses, an exotic petting zoo and more. 5-8 p.m. Free. Castle Hills Village Shops, 2520 King Arthur Blvd., Lewisville. 972-219-3400. https://castlehillsvillageshops.com
Oct. 23: Dive into a pumpkin extravaganza
Flower Mound Community Activity Center is hosting a glow-in-the-dark Pumpkin Dive at the indoor pool. Children may pick a pumpkin from the floating patch and decorate it with provided supplies. The event ispen to all ages, and children ages 3-5 and nonswimmers must have adult in the water with them. 6-8 p.m. $8-$10. Preregistration is required. Flower Mound Community Activity Center, 1200 Gerault Road, Flower Mound. www.flower-mound.com/specialevents
Oct. 28: Dress up your dog; celebrate Halloween
This annual Woof-O-Ween dog costume event includes several award categories. There will also be a photo area. This event was rescheduled from an earlier date. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Hound Mound Dog Park, 1202 S. Garden Ridge Blvd., Flower Mound. https://tinyurl.com/23ms339w
Oct. 30: Spend time in the creation lab
The Flower Mound Public Library’s Creation Lab is hosting an open house so patrons may view materials, talk to library staff and see future classes. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Flower Mound Public Library, 3030 Broadmoor Lane, Flower Mound. www.flower-mound.com
