Sept. 16-Oct. 23
Musical Seuss
Dallas Children’s Theater brings some of Dr. Seuss’ most beloved stories to life, including “Cat in the Hat!” and “Horton Hears a Who!” This production of “Seussical” is recommended for children ages 5 and older.
Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman St., 214.978.0110, dct.org, $17-$30
Oct. 6-22
‘Breadcrumbs’
WingSpan Theatre Company will perform “Breadcrumbs” every Thursday-Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The play follows a fiction writer named Alida and her caretaker, Beth, as they attempt to complete Alida’s autobiography.
Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Drive, 214.675.6573, dallasculture.org,
$20-$25
Oct. 12
Photo Stroll
Discover the Dallas Arboretum’s most photogenic spots with help from the Dallas Center for Photography. Center experts will provide advice from 6-8 p.m. on how to best capture the botanical garden’s beauty.
Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, 214.515.6539, dallasarboretum.org, $59-$65
Oct. 15
Parktoberfest
If a plane ticket to Germany isn’t realistic this Oktoberfest, head to the craft beer and music festival Parktoberfest from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. A portion of the event’s proceeds will be donated to the Wilkinson Center, an agency that assists families in poverty.
The Shops at Park Lane, 8020 Park Lane, 214.365.0222, shopsatparklane.com,
$10-$30
Oct. 20
Long Run
Participants can choose between a 1-mile fun run at 6 p.m. or a 5k run through Hollywood Heights and the Santa Fe Trail at 6:30 p.m. There will be activities after the races, which raise funds for the Long Middle School PTA.
J.J. Long Middle School, 6116 Reiger Ave., 972.502.4700, jllong.com, $10-$20
Oct. 29-30
Market in the Meadow
More than 160 vendors will sell gift items at this event benefitting Forest Meadow Junior High. Local schools’ bands, choirs, cheerleading dance and drill teams are slated to perform.
Forest Meadow Jr. High, 9373 Whitehurst Drive, marketinthemeadow.com, free
Oct. 29-30
AIA Dallas Tour of Homes
Two Lake Highlands homes will be featured on this two-day tour of some of the most architecturally interesting houses of Dallas.
Various locations, 214.742.3242, hometourdallas.com, $10-$100