Monday, April 29, 2024
As the air gets cooler, and the month of October goes on, many fall activities are underway or upcoming for everyone to have a chance to soak up the season. From pumpkin patches to festivals and everything in between, there is something for everyone in the county.
Granbury
As the celebration capital of Texas, Granbury has plenty of fall-filled activities for all ages.
One of the most anticipated fall activities in Granbury is the Edgar Allen Poe experience. The Edgar Allen Poe experience follows the grandfather of the thriller as he is admitted to the hospital asylum for his final days. As the doctors and nurses try to subdue Edgar, he sees them transformed before his very eyes into his most iconic characters. The show is a part of Brian Clowdus Experiences.
“You too will experience a maddening visit from The Raven in the night and hear the harrowing story of The Tell-Tale heart, become a witness to The Fall of the House of Usher and attend a haunted dinner party hosted by a most mysterious Red Masked Man... are you a guest at Edgar's final soiree or are you a fellow patient in the asylum,” the Brian Clowdus Experiences website reads.
The experience lasts until Oct. 31 and takes place Thursdays through Saturdays at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and Sunday’s at 7 p.m. located at The Gordon House at the Langdon Center at 308 E. Bridge Street in Granbury. Tickets are available at https://www.visitgranbury.com/bce/
Another highly-anticipated event is the annual Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts. The event is in its 45th year and celebrates art from all over the country. The festival highlights artists, makers, and craftspeople. The event also has artist gallery booths, food, entertainment, street dancing, and more.
This year's event will feature the first ever Wine Stroll, which allows guests to try and purchase a variety of wines while enjoying the festival.
The event will take place on Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. and last until 10 p.m. It will begin at 10 a.m. and last until 4 p.m. on the 29. The art festival is free, but guests may pay to take part in the wine stroll. For tickets, visit https://www.promotedevents.net/client_frontend_modules/fnn3/v3/EIP.cfm?qsi=LHMC&eventId=742&k=2e6-23246dc4f
There will also be an event featuring a life-size version of Clue. Guests can play as if they are actual characters in the game and play with life size board game pieces.
The fun will take place Friday, Oct. 13 through Sunday, Oct. 15, at The Neely House located at 304 E. Rucker St. Tickets for VIP are $40 each, while general admission tickets are $15 each. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heres-to-spooky-clue-ii-2nd-annual-tickets-598476558497?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
Granbury also has a pumpkin patch for those classic photo opportunities and fun for the whole family. First Baptist Chruch is having their second pumpkin patch this year that will not only have plenty of pumpkins, but there will also be food trucks, kids' activities, and a car show.
The patch is open from 11 a.m., to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. First Baptist Church is located at 1851 Weatherford Highway.
Lipan
There will be the Lipan Kick-A-Poo Classic Car Show that will feature vendors, food, auction items, raffles and more. All the money raised will benefit the Lipan Volunteer Fire Department.
There will be 42 car awards given out and all sorts of vehicles to be seen.
The event is free to the public and will take place on Oct. 21 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 200 Caddo Street, Lipan City Park North Caddo Street & Sears Street.
There will also be a “Boo Parade” at the Lipan campus on Oct. 27 at 9 a.m.
The school will also have a fall festival that will have games, food, barbecue, prizes, raffles, face painting, and much more. The festival will take place on Oct. 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Osage Street.
FlowerMarket4 also has pumpkins of all sizes, shapes, and colors for sale located at 102 W Lipan Drive.
Tolar
Octolarfest is for the entire community of Tolar to come together and support the Tolar Volunteer Fire Department. The event will feature live music, food, vendors, bounce houses, cornhole, and more.
The event will take place on Oct. 21 at The Feed Lot located at 8308 W. Hwy 377 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
