‘Children’ performance

Loosely based on a John Cheever short story, the production explores a wealthy family’s unfolding drama in New England circa 1970. Artistic director Susan Sargeant chose to mark WingSpan Theatre Company’s 15th season with a play that resonates with her childhood. The Bath House has housed all but one WingSpan performance, and Sargeant attributes the company’s success in part to the Bath House’s support.

Bath House Cultural Center 521 E. Lawther, 214.670.8751 wingspantheatre.com

$18-$20, pay what you can Oct.4, 5, 11

OCT. 27-28

Arboretum family fun

Trick-or-treat at the Small Houses of Great Artists exhibit from noon-4 p.m. A magician, a petting zoo and a facepainting station add to the fun in the Pecan Grove from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland, 214.515.6500, dallasarboretum.org, $9–$15

OCT. 27-28

Klyde Warren Park opening

Celebrate the new Klyde Warren Park with free admission to the Nasher Sculpture Center Saturday and Sunday. Saturday will feature extended hours, live artist demonstrations, scheduled tours exhibitions. The Polyphonic Spree headlines a free concert Saturday, and the festivities culminate the Dallas Arts District’s Art in October events.

Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora, 214.242.5100, nashersculpturecenter.org, free