1. Listen to Taylor Swift’s new album in McKinney
Walls of Clay in McKinney is hosting a Swiftie-themed painting night to celebrate the release of “The Life of a Showgirl.” Attendees can enjoy snacks, crafts and a friendship bracelet making bar.
- Oct. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- $15 (admission)
- 211 N. Kentucky St., McKinney
- www.visitmckinney.com/event/10-03-2025-swiftie-album-release-party-%40-walls-of-clay/11683
The Palace Arts Center is showing the movie “Little Shop of Horrors” as part of its First Friday Film Series.
- Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m.
- $6 (ticket)
- 300 S. Main St., Grapevine
- www.grapevinetexasusa.com/event/little-shop-of-horrors-(1986)/40162
Shop antiques, collectibles, home decor, jewelry, vintage clothing and more at the Plano Event Center. The market will feature hundreds of vendors.
- Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $10 (adult admission), $4 (children ages 9-12 admission)
- 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano
- https://events.visitplano.com/event/antiques-extravaganza-2025
Flower Mound Environmental Services and the public library are hosting an event at the Westchester Park Arboretum for children to learn about the environment with nature-inspired stories and hands-on activities.
- Oct. 4, 10-11 a.m.
- Free (admission)
- 3999 Churchill Drive, Flower Mound
- www.flowermound.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=25263
This festival features over 195 artists, chosen to exhibit their work from approximately 1,400 submissions. There will also be hands-on art activities for children.
- Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission and parking)
- Cottonwood Park, 1301 W. Belt Line Road, Richardson
- www.cottonwoodartfestival.com/artstop