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World of Foodies

Saturday, September 30 • 3-9pm

Event Entry: Free

Historic Downtown Carrollton, 1106 S. Broadway Street

Bring an appetite and feast in a world of culture and cuisine at this popular foodie event. Enjoy authentic international refreshments and live performances while celebrating multiple nationalities and flavors. Entry to the event is free. Food purchases and diverse vendors with unique crafts, artwork, and cultural artifacts from various nations will be on location. Enjoy the rhythms and melodies as talented artists bring the event to life with their performances. Immerse yourself in the richness and diversity of different cultures as you explore souvenirs to take home from a wide variety of vendors. Don’t miss out on this incredible fusion of flavors, cultures, and experiences. Join us for a day filled with mouthwatering delights, live entertainment, and an eclectic celebration of our diverse world.

Friends of the Carrollton

Public Library Book Sale

Wednesday, October 4 • 6-8pm (members only)

Thursday, October 5 • Noon-8pm

Saturday, October 7 • 10am-5pm

Hebron & Josey Library, 4220 N. Josey Lane

Stop by the Hebron & Josey Library during the Friends of the Carrollton Public Library Book Sale. Donated adult and children’s books, movies, and music will be available for purchase. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Carrollton Public Library to fund Library programming. Want to attend the book sale before everyone else? Become a friend, visit friendscarrolltonlibrary.org.

Perry Pumpkin Patch & Craft Fair

Saturday, October 21 • 10am-3pm • Free

A.W. Perry Homestead Museum, 1509 N. Perry Road

Step into the beauty of autumn, as the A.W. Perry Homestead Museum and Pearl Perry Gravley Park are decorated for a delightful celebration of all things fall and homemade crafts. Immerse yourself in the joy of classic, old-fashioned games that will transport you to a bygone era. Capture magical moments at the picture-perfect photo-op stations scattered across the museum grounds. Explore the pumpkin patch for the perfect pumpkin, but hurry and reserve a pumpkin today using Class # 113009-00, as pumpkins are limited And, that’s not all. Plus, the City is thrilled to introduce craft vendors to enhance the experience. Don’t let this incredible opportunity slip away. Register as a craft vendor or find more details at cityofcarrollton.com/events.

Mother/Son Monster Mash

Saturday, October 21 • 6-9pm

Creekview High School

3201 Old Denton Road

Moms, come out for a HOWLING good time with your sons; a spooktacular time for all. Enjoy a kidfriendly haunted house and have fun with a bounce house, dancing, games, snacks, door prizes, raffles, and meet real SWAT Team members and firefighters. Come as you aren’t and wear your favorite kidfriendly costume. Take a photo with your little ghoul(s). Photos will be available for purchase. No dads or daughters please; this is a special time for moms and their sons. Hey boys, don’t forget your Mummys! G’hosted by the Carrollton Police Officers Association. For more information, visit cityofcarrollton.com/monstermash.

Ghost Town

Saturday, October 28 • 4-7pm • Free

Historic Downtown Carrollton

1106 S. Broadway Street

Join us for an unforgettable Halloween experience in Historic Downtown Carrollton. Immerse yourself in a thrilling ghost hunt on the Square, followed by a celebration filled with ghoulish delights. Indulge in sweet treats, try your creativity with exciting crafts, and test your skills at our carnival games. As the sun sets, get ready for a haunting free screening of the classic familyfriendly film Monster House (2006), PG. For all the details, visit cityofcarrollton.com/downtown. Don’t miss out on this spooktacular event.

Books for Treats

Tuesday, October 31 • 10am-8pm • Free

Hebron & Josey Library

4220 N. Josey Lane

Josey Ranch Lake Library

1700 Keller Springs Road

Wear a Halloween costume to either Carrollton Public Library location and pick out a free book while supplies last. The event is for all ages. For more information or for other Library activities, visit cityofcarrollton.com/library.

Festival at the Switchyard

Saturday, November 4 • 11am-10pm • Free Historic Downtown Carrollton

1106 S. Broadway Street

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Carrollton’s 13th Annual Festival at the Switchyard provides FREE family-friendly, community-centered fun. Come out to Downtown Carrollton on Saturday, November 4 to try a bite from a variety of food vendors, shop Festival booths and Downtown stores, take a break in the beer garden, and rock along with the main stage entertainment including nationally known headliners, while the kids enjoy a free activity area with entertainers, carnival games, inflatables, bungee trampolines, face painters, a craft area, and more. With FREE admission, FREE parking, FREE rides, FREE games, and FREE concerts, the Festival at the Switchyard is a family favorite.

We look forward to seeing you there for a memorable day full of good tunes, good treats, and good times. Entertainment and Festival information are available at carrolltonfestival.com, facebook.com/carrolltonfestival, and twitter.com/carrolltonfest.

Be part of the Festival!

Volunteers are the heart and soul of any event. Sign up for as little as two hours and receive a free lunch and a volunteer T-shirt. Younger volunteers, ages 14-15, are also invited to participate if part of an organization with adult supervision.

Veterans Day Celebration

Friday, November 10

11am-1pm • Free Carrollton Senior Center

1720 Keller Springs Road

Enchanted Library

Friday, November 17 • 5-8pm • Free

Josey Ranch Lake Library

Unlock the Magic with fantasy and fairy-tale fun for all ages. Kids and families will enjoy Story Time, crafts, and other activities. Adults and teens, come and take part in games, crafts, and more, created just for you. Fantasy and fairy-tale attire is encouraged on this magical journey. Sensory friendly space will be available throughout the event.

Christmas at the Perry

Thursday, November 30, December 7 & 14

5:30-8pm • Free

A.W. Perry Homestead Museum

1509 N. Perry Road

Santa called for another year of festivities and the A.W. Perry Homestead Museum answered the call. Join us for a delightful stroll through Pearl Perry Gravley Park, where you’ll be mesmerized by the glowing lights that illuminate the grounds. Peek into the Christmas huts and catch a glimpse of how the holiday season was celebrated at the turn of the 20th century. Step inside the Perry home, adorned in traditional Victorian style Christmas with our modern twist, and discover a world of holiday wonders. Don’t miss the chance to capture precious family moments with our photo opportunities, both inside and outdoors. To enhance your experience, we’re excited to offer after-hours tours of the Perry Homestead and its magnificent decorations on November 30, December 7, and December 14, from 5:30 to 8pm. While preregistration is encouraged, it’s not mandatory. Scan the QR code to reserve a spot, today. Come and immerse yourself in the magic of the season at the Perry Museum.