Colleyville will celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday. Colleyville will celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday.[/caption]

It is the beginning of October, and area cities are starting the month with community events that the entire family can enjoy.

1. Colleyville's City Council will be held tonight
Because the city will be hosting its National Night Out on Tuesday, the City Council meeting has been moved to 7:30 p.m. tonight at City Hall, 100 Main St. The agenda can be found here.

2. National Night Out
The city of Colleyville's National Night Out will be held on Tuesday and features an opportunity for the community to meet first responders as well as enjoy family-friendly festivities.


Festivities will run from 6-9 p.m. at City Park, 5205 Bransford Road, Colleyville. There will be food, bounce houses, a scavenger hunt and chances to get hands-on experience with police and fire equipment and vehicles. Children can also bring their bicycles and helmets to try the Playtri Colleyville Bike Course.

The night ends with the Finest vs Bravest Softball Game at 8 p.m. where police officers and firefighters will go head to head. Former Texas Rangers Pete O’Brien, David Hulse, José Guzmàn and Pat Mahomes have been drafted for the night.

3. Southlake's Oktoberfest
Hosted by the Southlake Chamber of Commerce, the free weekend festival offers handcrafted arts and crafts booths, live entertainment, food and beverages, family activities and a dachshund race. 4-11:30 p.m. (Fri.), 9 a.m.-11:30 p.m. (Sat.), 1-5:30 p.m. (Sun.). Southlake Town Square, 1560 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake. 817-481-8200. www.oktoberfestsouthlake.com