Out & About

November 2013

Through Nov 16

Dia de Los Muertos

Walk through the 27th annual Dia de Los Muertos exhibition to view the works of more than 60 artists working in both traditional and contemporary styles to celebrate, explore and honor people, things and ideas that have “passed on.” Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, bathhousecultural.com, 214.670.8749, free more LOCAL EVENTS or submit your own

NOV. 2

Parktoberfest

The Shops at Park Lane hosts Parktoberfest from 4-7 p.m. The event includes live music from Rhythm & Beards, Whole Foods samples and a pet costume contest. There also will be an opportunity to adopt pets from Paws in the City.

Shops at Park Lane, Park Lane and Central, parklanedallas.com, free entry

NOV. 9

RISD Spirit Run

Run like the wind while drum lines and jazz bands from four high schools perform Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Afterward, vote for the most spirited high school and see which school wins the coveted Spirit Trophy. Proceeds benefit Richardson ISD education programs.

Galatyn Park, 2351 Performance, 469.593.0241, risdspiritrun.com, $25

NOV. 21

Shopping Soiree

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The LHAECPTA (Lake Highlands Area Early Childhood PTA) shopping event of the season happens at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. More than 25 vendors peddle goodies such as apparel, jewelry, gifts, cards, and soaps and lotions, many of which are made and sold by Lake Highlands residents.

Knights of Columbus, 10110 Shoreview, 214.348.3931, lhaecpta.org, free

NOV. 21-23

Chi Omega Christmas Market

Get into the spirit of gift-giving at the Chi Omega Christmas market, held from 1-9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds benefit numerous local organizations, including Community Partners of Dallas, Foundation for the Education of Young Women, Healing Hands Ministries of Lake Highlands, Just Say YES, Crisis Center of North Texas and Chi Omega collegiate scholarships. Centennial Hall at Fair Park, 3929 Grand, 214.890.1999, chiomegaxmas.org, $15 at the door, $12 in advance

Through Nov. 27 Autumn at the Arboretum

The Dallas Arboretum uses more than 50,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash every year to form its nationally acclaimed storybook pumpkin village, which is on display through Nov. 27.

Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, 214.515.6500, $10-$15, plus $10 for onsite parking and $5 for offsite parking

Begins Nov 22