Quick takes
Oct. 19—Nash Farm Barn Dance
www.grapevinetexasusa.com/event/nash-farm-barn-dance/20737
Oct. 20—Butterfly Flutterby
www.grapevinetexasusa.com/events/butterfly-flutterby
Oct. 21—Firebird family concertwww.apexartsleague.com
OCT. 20 - Haunted Halloween trail arrives in Colleyville
This family-friendly event features a trail through woods that contain some monsters and spooky sounds. 6 p.m. $3. Colleyville Nature Center, 100 Mill Wood Drive, Colleyville.
817-503-1000.
www.colleyville.com/residents/special-events
Oct. 26-27 - Grapevine’s creepiest carnival comes to town
Attendees participate in carnival games and explore a haunted trail at The Grapeyard. 6-11 p.m. $2 (residents), $5 (nonresidents). Oak Grove Park, 1299 Oak Grove Loop North, Grapevine.
817-410-3450.
www.gograpevine.com/event/grapeyard-grapevine-texas
Oct. 27 - Share spooky stories at Bewitched by the Barn
Nash Farm shares popcorn, cider and spooky stories. Guests are encouraged to bring flashlights, chairs and blankets. 7-9 p.m. Free. Nash Farm, 626 Ball St., Grapevine.
817-410-3185.
www.grapevinetexasusa.com/event/bewitched-by-the-barn/20739
Oct. 28 - Monsters show up at city of Southlake event
The annual Monster Mash event will feature a costume parade and trick-or-treating. 2-5 p.m. Free. The Marq, 285 Shady Oaks Drive, Southlake.
817-748-8919.
www.experiencesouthlaketexas.com/400/monster-mash
Oct. 31 - Help wanted at North Texas Regional Job Fair
Hosted by the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, various employers will be at the job fair accepting applications. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St., Grapevine.
817-481-1522.
www.grapevinechamber.org/events/grapevine-job-fair
Nov. 3 - Candlelight Tour of Homes to give glimpse of history
This Grapevine event showcases historic homes. The tours are self-guided with docents to answer any questions. 4-7 p.m. $15. Ted R. Ware Plaza, 206 W. Hudgins St., Grapevine.
800-457-6338.
www.grapevinetexasusa.com/events/candlelight-tour-homes
Nov. 11 - ‘Hansel and Gretel’ opera to entertain audiences
The Fort Worth Opera presents a new opera of the classic fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel.” 2 p.m. $15 (APEX Arts League members and seniors), $20 (general admission.) The Marq, 285 Shady Oaks Drive, Southlake.
817-731-0726.
www.fwopera.org/hansel-and-gretel