Cottonwood Art Festival, Swiftie paint night: 5 Dallas-Fort Worth area events to attend Oct. 3-4

Need something to do this weekend? Here is a list of five events happening in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth area Oct. 3-4. This list is not comprehensive.

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

2. See 'Little Shop of Horrors' in Grapevine

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

3. Shop at the Antiques Extravaganza in Plano

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

4. Attend Tales & Trees in Flower Mound

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

5. Explore the Cottonwood Art Festival in Richardson

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