Legacy of Lakewood

Get a peek inside some of the most breathtaking and unusual properties in East Dallas during the 39th annual Lakewood Home Festival, which benefits the Lakewood Early Childhood PTA and is sponsored by the Advocate. During the three days of events, attendees can take part in the lavish Auction Night Party on Friday ($125-$250); tour the myriad homes included this year ($15-$20); or upgrade to a candlelight home visit, with a chance to share a glass of wine with the homeowners ($30). Locations vary, lakewoodhomefestival.com

NOV. 20

J.D. McPherson

The rockabilly singer/songwriter from Broken Bow, Okla., performs a 9 p.m. show. Parker Millsap opens the night. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville, 214.824.9933, granadatheater.com, $16-$25

NOV. 14

The new Buckner Park

Festivities for the groundbreaking of this Old East Dallas park include a bounce house, Ballet Folklorico and Danza St. Edwards performances, music from Restoration Blues, and free hot dogs and chips.

400 N. Carroll, friendsofbucknerpark.org, free

NOV. 13-DEC. 6

Godspell

The musical based on biblical parables comes to the stage for a three-week run. Contemporary Theatre of Dallas, 5601 Sears, 214.828.0094, contemporarytheatreofdallas.com, $30-$40

NOV. 14

Cougars run wild

Join Bryan Adams High School for its third annual “Cougars Running Wild” 5k, at 8 a.m., and 1-mile fun run at 7:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Literacy Instruction for Texas and the Cougar Athletic Department.

Bryan Adams High School, 2101 Millmar, 972.502.4900, dallasisd.org/bryanadams, $10-$25

NOV. 14

Apple cider

Sip cider and taste baked treats at a fall benefit for the Stewpot, which supports the homeless of Dallas. Donate new adult-size socks from 10 a.m.-noon.

Greenland Hills United Methodist Church and Preschool, 5835 Penrose, 214.826.2060, greenlandhills.org

NOV. 14-15

AIA home tour

This 10 a.m.-5 p.m. tour of architecturally significant homes all over Dallas includes one on Briar Creek in the Hillside neighborhood. Various locations, hometourdallas.com, $10-$30

NOV. 14 AND 28

Farmers market

Shop Good Local Market’s White Rock market from 8 a.m-1 p.m. The market at Lakeside Baptist Church is from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Nov. 7 and 21.

702 N. Buckner, goodlocalmarket.org, free

NOV. 20-DEC. 30