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Now through November 23, Autumn at the Dallas Arboretum features the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village with over 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash and was named one of “America’s Best Pumpkin Festivals,” Fodor’s Travel in 2015.
12 Days of Christmas at the Arboretum runs through January 2, 2017.
The Trinity River Run at the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge is Sunday (11/13).
The 5th Annual “Run for Freedom/Walk For Justice” is Saturday November 19 at Unity Park in Highland Village. This is the main fundraiser for the nonprofit group YouCanFree.US…a group that fights human trafficking in India and Poland.
Marc Ford is playing Poor David’s Pub Thursday night 11/10). He is the former co-lead guitarist for the Black Crowes.
Leslie Jordan uncensored at the Majestic Saturday night (11/12). This guy has been in so many things…I loved him as the newspaper editor in the movie The Help.
There will be an Elite Rodeo Athletes Expo at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Friday through Sunday (11/11-13).
The Elite Rodeo Athletes World Championship is at the AAC Friday through Sunday. (11/1-13)
Julian Read, former aide to Texas Governor John Connally, will share what it was like to be in Dallas on a day that significantly changed America’s history at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 10, at the Allen Public Library, 300 N. Allen Dr. As national media representative for Texas Governor Connally in 1963, Julian Read is one of the few remaining eyewitnesses to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. His memories of this event were released in his book JFK’s Final Hours in Texas, an Eyewitness Remembers the Tragedy and Its Aftermath in 2013.
World War II B-24 pilot Lt. Tom Faulkner, Sr. and Pearl Harbor Survivor James Hardwick will share their fascinating stories during World War II at 7:30 pm Friday, Nov. 11, at the Allen Public Library.
Waxahachie is having a WW2 Weekend and Re-enactment Saturday (11/12).
The Fort Worth Veterans Day Parade is happening at Sundance Square Friday November 11.
The Dallas Veterans Day Parade is also set for Friday in downtown Dallas. (11/11)
Friday and Saturday in Rockwall, you can check out the 2016 Rockwall County Balloon Festival at Smith Family Park. FYI….Dan Brounoff will be out there Friday afternoon and doing live weather for us from there.
Flea Style is happening at the Automotive Building at Fair Park Friday and Saturday (11/11-12).
Loretta Lynn is playing the Majestic Friday night. (11/11)
Sawyer Brown is playing Arlington Music Hall Friday night (11/11).
Women’s Health and Fitness Expo: Healthy for the Holidays at the Crowne Plaza Dallas.
The University Of North Texas College Of Music will inaugurate the Raisin Organ, the oldest playable organ in Texas, at 4 p.m. Nov. 12. There will be a free concert. 11/12)
Billy Bob’s 35th Anniversary Party featuring Willie Nelson and Family is Saturday night. (11/12)
Wine Festival at the Frontiers of Flight Museum Friday November 11.
The 5th Annual Dallas Fine Spirits Festival is coming up this Saturday night. This is a VERY Cool event at the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison where their historical vintage aircraft will be on display. You’ll get to sample food from local restaurants along with some of the world’s best scotch and whiskey, as well as other top shelf drinks.
Take advantage of the Free Entrance to Texas State Parks Nov. 13 in Honor of Veteran’s Day. Parks will be hosting guided hikes, bird walks and other programs throughout the day. Camping and special activity fees will still apply. For a full list of events, visit the Texas State Park calendar page. A map of all Texas State Parks is available on the TPWD website.
Dream Theater is playing the Verizon Sunday November 13.
The Super Diamond Neil Diamond tribute is tonight at Gas Monkey Bar and Grill. (11/10)
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