Knock out your fall family pictures along the yellow brick road at the Dallas Arboretum’s Wizard of Oz pumpkin patch. Guests can see the scarecrow, tin man, lion and even a witch under a house, all surrounded by pumpkin constructions. The pumpkins will be there all month, and are free with a ticket.
The Bathhouse Cultural Center is showing “Occupant,” an Edward Albee play about sculptor Louise Nevelson, who was as successful as she was tormented. An unnamed interviewer asks her about her life, and she answers from beyond the grave. Â The show runs from Friday through October 21, with shows at 8 p.m. and Saturday matinees at 2 p.m., and tickets range from $20 to $25.
The Dallas Elks Lodge #71 has been a local institution since 1888 (and are featured in this month’s cover story on service clubs). This Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., head over to the lodge at 8550 Lullwater Drive for a fundraising garage sale. Vendors will have a wide variety of items, and a portion of the sale benefits the Elks’ Sweetheart Camp, which provides summer camp for special needs children.
Do you love your feline friend and want to help adoptable cats? Makers Connect is hosting a fundraising photo session this Saturday from noon-5 p.m. During Catapalooza, a $50 donation to the nonprofit Dallas Cat Ladies, which aids homeless cats, earns you a 15 minute photo shoot with photographer Kris Hundt. You can bring your cat, or just have a headshot taken. Donors will get final selection over their photo. Get all the details here.
Cancer Support Network of Texas hosts Noogiefest, a Halloween event meant for the whole family. Bring the kids in costume on Saturday from 1-3 p.m. for a carnival of games and activities at 8196 Walnut Hill Lane. RSVP at 214.345.8230.
On Monday at 9 a.m., C. C.Young will be holding its sixth annual Classic Golf Tournament, which benefits the community’s Benevolence Fund. The tournament, hosted at Bent Tree Country Club, will include a reception and dinner. To learn more or sign up, contact Sahron Ballew at sballew@ccyoung.org.
When the field at St. James Episcopal turns orange, you know the season is upon us. Peruse the field at the corner of Audelia and McCree to pick your family’s perfect pumpkin. It’s open every day in October, beginning this Sunday. All month long, hours are Sunday through Thursday from 1-7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Look for special events every Saturday like a pumpkin carving competition or trunk-or-treat (see a schedule at stjamesdallas.org/pumpkin-patch). Proceeds from these sales benefit the St. James Episcopal youth ministry.
