Need a date night idea? Want to keep the kids busy? Here are four things to do this weekend that cover all your bases.

Calories don’t count at Foodiepalooza, a fundraiser for the East Dallas Boys & Girls Club. Head to White Rock Lake’s Filter Building at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, for the event featuring local vendors, dancing and more.

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Of course, you already know Homecoming is Friday, Sept. 28. Watch Lake Highlands play Skyline, and see why the Wildcats may be a force to reckon with this season.

“Liberation: Art from Venezuela” is a mixed-media exhibition featuring works from several Venezuelan artists whose art captures the current conditions where freedom is scarce in their home country. Stop by the Bath House Cultural Center to see the exhibit, which closes Saturday, Sept. 29.

Bands, brats and beer are all on tap at Saturday’s Oktoberfest. Head to Flag Pole Hill for live music from Bob SchneiderPetty TheftPedigo’s Magic Pilsner and Epic Unplugged, a local outfit known for acoustic versions of rock anthems. Carol Toler has all the details about this Exchange Club of Lake Highlands event here.