The Old 97s will perform at Lake Highlands Oktoberfest.
Oct. 3
Oktoberfest
The Lake Highlands Exchange Club presents the annual German-themed fall festival featuring craft beer, food trucks and live music for adults, plus a kid zone with bounce houses, face painting and zip lining for their little bundles of energy. The main event begins at 7 p.m. with a performance by The Old 97s. The park opens from 11 a.m. until the show ends.
Lake Highlands Town Center, 7100 Wildcat Way, lhexchangeclub.org, $5 before 6 p.m., $10 after 6 p.m., kids under 3 are free
Through Nov. 25
Autumn at the Arboretum
The Dallas Arboretum showcases 75,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash, plus 150,000 fall blooms, including chrysanthemums and impatiens.
Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, dallasarboretum.org, $10-$15
Oct. 2
Mikaela Kahn
This Austin-based musician with a music degree from the University of North Texas returns with her pop/R&B sound. Phoenix-based Brian Chartrand of the Voce Project opens.
Uncle Calvin’s Coffee House, 9555 N. Central, 214-363-0044, unclecalvins.org, $8-$16
Oct. 9-24
Love letters
Wingspan Theatre Co. opens its 18th season this month with “Dear Liar!” a play based on love letters between playwright George Bernard Shaw and his muse, Mrs. Patrick Campbell.
Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, 214.675.6573, wingspantheatre.com, $20-$25
Oct. 10-11
Studio tour
The 23rd annual White Rock Lake Artists’ Studio Tour gives visitors a peek into the lives and artistic processes of more than 45 artists in the White Rock area. Take the self-guided tour from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days.
Start at the Creative Arts Center to pick up a map, 2360 Laughlin, whiterockartists.com, 214.320.1275, free
Oct. 16-30
Sleepy Hollow
The spooky tales of Washington Irving are the basis for “The Ghosts of Sleepy Hollow.” The play is recommended for ages 11 and up.
Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, dct.org, $12-$40
Oct. 17
The Spree anniversary
The biggest band ever to come out of Dallas (literally) turns 15 this month. White Rock area native Tim DeLaughter’s group that employs about 25 musicians at a time, even taking the whole crew on tour occasionally, at first seemed like a crazy idea. But the Polyphonic Spree made it. The band celebrates its milestone anniversary with an 8 p.m. performance.
Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville, 214.824.9933, granadatheater.com, $22
Oct. 24-25
Market in the Meadow
Shop dozens of arts and crafts booths at this annual PTA fundraiser for the Forest Meadow Junior High PTA. Dine at the Charger Cafe and enjoy live performances by the Lake Highlands High School choirs, bands and dance teams.
FMJH, 9373 Whitehurst, marketinthemeadow.com, free entry
Oct. 26
Golf tournament
A fundraising golf tournament for Healing Hands Ministries starts at noon. Entry includes lunch and dinner.
Lakewood Country Club, 1912 Abrams, 214.821.1491, healinghandsdallas.org, $165 per player
