Oct. 1-2: Celebrate art
The Cottonwood Art Festival returns to Richardson for its semiannual art show featuring national artists, according to the event website. It includes entertainment and more. Michelle Mcdowell Smith is the featured artist. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sat.), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sun.). Free (admission). Cottonwood Park, 1321 W. Belt Line Road, Richardson. 972-744-4580. www.cottonwoodartfestival.com
Oct. 1: Listen to the Richardson Symphony Orchestra
The Eisemann Center presents the Richardson Symphony Orchestra performing Mussorgsky’s “Night on Bald Mountain,” a tale of witches and spirits frolicking in an infernal dance at midnight, according to the event description. Tickets can be purchased online and at the ticket office. Prices vary by seats. 8 p.m. $15-$75. 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4650. www.eisemanncenter.com
Oct. 5: Attend a live music concert
Musical duo The Hipocrats performs a live concert at The Six Springs Tavern. The Americana and indie folk group comes from Seattle, according to the venue’s website. Tickets can be purchased online. 8 p.m. $7.50. Six Spring Tavern, 147 N. Plano Road, Richardson. 469-917-3040. www.sixspringslive.com
Oct. 7-9: Buy a book
The Richardson Public Library is hosting its biannual book sale. According to the official description, attendees can shop in the library’s basement for thousands of books, CDs, DVDs and other media at great prices. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Fri., Sat.) 2-5 p.m. (Sun.) Free (admission). Richardson Public Library, 900 Civic Center Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4350. www.cor.net/departments/public-library
Oct. 10: Learn a new skill
Sip & Script hosts a Night of Learning Calligraphy event tailored for the season’s favorite food, the pumpkin, at CityLine Plaza. Space is limited. Tickets can be purchased online. 6 p.m. $70 per person. 1150 State St., Richardson. 972-739-5080. www.citylinedfw.com
Oct. 15: Rewind to the 1960s with this performance
The Eisemann Center presents the Rat Pack in Concert. Brian Duprey stars as Frank Sinatra along with other performers portraying 1960s stars, such as Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Marilyn Monroe, according to the venue’s website. Tickets can be purchased online and at the ticket office. Prices vary by seats. 2 p.m. $45-$75. 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4650. www.eisemanncenter.com
Oct. 15: Play with your pup
The annual Huffhines Harvest Fest is a two-day event that includes Pawtoberfest, a dog-friendly event, on the first day and continues to a community-focused festival the next day. Pawtoberfest welcomes dogs to celebrate the new season with canine-focused vendors, activities and contests, according to the event’s website. The event will have craft beer, food trucks, live music, vendors and other activities. Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Road, Richardson. 972-744-4580. www.huffhinesharvestfest.com
Oct. 21-30: Watch a local play
The Repertory Company Theatre presents “Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein.” The show will be an adaptation of the 1970s movie of the same name. Showtimes vary. $18 (kids), $32 (adults). Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Road, Ste. 2405, Richardson. 972-690-5029. www.rcttheatre.com/home.html
Oct. 29: Attend a Halloween event
The Richardson Public Library is hosting a community Halloween event, “Spookilicious: A Halloween Happening” in the basement. According to the event description, residents will listen to haunted tales, make “boo-tiful” crafts and see a puppet show. The event is for all ages, but best for ages 3-10. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Richardson Public Library, 900 Civic Center Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4350. www.cor.net/departments/public-library
