Fall Events in Mansfield

Under the Moonlight Market

September 6 (6:00 p.m.)
Taqueria la Ventana (203 S. Main St.)

Come and experience a magical evening at our backyard vendor market! Browse unique handmade goods, enjoy delicious food from nearby restaurants, and participate in our FREE loteria game with exciting prizes.

Give A Laugh Comedy Benefit Show

September 6 (8:00 p.m.)
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

Give a Laugh is a comedy show benefiting ECHO Education Services, a local nonprofit that hosts educational excursions for young scholars across the DFW-area. The evening's entertainment will feature hilarious improvisation from Dallas-based troupes, Mama Tried and the I.D.I.O.T.s. You, too, may find yourself on stage as a part of this two-act show! Event is 18+, Rated M for Mature.

Warrior Run

September 7 (9:00 a.m.)
Legacy High School (1263 N. Main St.)

Join the event hosted by the Legacy Key Club this Saturday, 9am-12pm. The run/walk event is the equivalent length of the flights of stairs in the twin towers (about 2.5 miles). There will also be activities, games, and snow cones available at this event. All proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Mansfield Farm & Cottage Market

Every Saturday (8 a.m. to Noon)
703 E. Broad St.

Mansfield Farm & Cottage Market brings local farmers, homesteaders, artisans, craftsman, artists, and musicians together for a community market in the City of Mansfield, Texas. We are enriching the city’s connection to local fresh produce, food items, original crafts, and art. Come alongside with local musicians and non-profit/educational groups to build your community

Intro to Pocket Sketching

September 7 (10:00 a.m.)
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

This class will leave you feeling more confident in your approach to painting. It gives you the knowledge of where your focal point is, perspective with contrast, perspective with colors and what needs to be included in a sketch.

The Mansfield Philharmonic presents "Visions of Change"

September 8 (7:00 p.m.)
First Methodist Mansfield (777 N. Walnut Creek Dr.)

The Mansfield Philharmonic is excited to kick off our 2024-2025 concert season with our opening performance, “Visions of Change”. This program will feature one of the most culturally significant works from Chilean composer, Carlos Zamora, in his “Sikuris” for Chamber Orchestra. Maestro Eldred Marshall returns as our featured soloist in Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto in C minor. The evening will also conclude with Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony in Bb Major! Admission is FREE.

The Moon & Nature at Night with Amy Martin

September 10 (6:00 p.m.)
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

Mansfield Garden Club invites you to a captivating evening with Amy Martin, known by many as the Moonlady, author of Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth. Learn how to live in tune with the Moon with gardening based on the lunar phases. Tickets are free.

Art Therapy Workshop

September 14 (9:00 a.m.)
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

Participants will learn some traditional techniques in portrait making, but with a therapeutic spin to create a finished non-traditional self portrait image. Our workshop host, Heidi Tournoux-Hanshaw is a board certified, registered art therapist, and a licensed professional counselor supervisor, and this workshop qualifies for 3 Texas LPC CEs.

Lucky Luau

September 15 (12-3 p.m.)
Hawaiian Falls (490 Heritage Pkwy)

Beat the heat with this end-of-summer pup pool party! Join us at Hawaiian Falls Waterpark Mansfield for some swimming with your canine companions. 
Admission is $19.99 per person (or $10 for Season Pass holders) including up to two dogs, with proceeds benefiting the Mansfield Animal Care and Control "Lucky Fund" which helps provide medical care for stray pets.

Will Baffle's Show of Wonders

September 15 (3:00 p.m.)
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

Step right up to Will Baffle's Show of Wonders, where magic and illusion converge to create an enchanting experience for the whole family. As the curtains rise, audiences are transported into a realm where the impossible becomes possible, and wonder knows no bounds.

2024 Parks Maintenance Rodeo

September 20 (10:00 a.m.)
McKnight Park East (700 US 287 Frontage Rd.)

Saddle up your little cowpokes for a rodeo unlike any before as you hoot & holler for your favorite Mansfield Parks crews. They'll show off their rootin-tootin skills before heading to a regional maintenance competition that includes events like backpack blower, zero-turn mower and irrigation assembly.

"Reparations"

September 20-21 (7:30 p.m.)
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

This groundbreaking stage play gives the audience a glimpse of what it could possibly look like if African American descendants of slaves were each awarded 1.2 million dollars. The question on everyone’s mind is, “What will they do with the money?” "Reparations" will ignite conversations as many thought-provoking opinions are shared on stage for the audience to digest. This show contains mature themes and is not recommended for younger audiences.

Junior Golf Combine

September 21 (8:00 a.m.)
The Green Jacket (2000 Matlock Rd. Ste 100)

This free event for golfers 12-18 will give you insight into where your game can continue to grow.
You'll get a full swing assessment from the coaches of Next Level Golf Academy in Mansfield (with Trackman technology assisting) and a fitness assessment from Jared Cave, Titleist Performance Institute Level 2 Fitness Professional. Pre-registration required.

Museum Moments

September 21 (10:30 a.m.)
Mansfield Historical Museum (102 N. Main St.)

Learn about the history of Mansfield at our Museum Moments events at the Mansfield Historical Museum! There will be a take home activity for all participants and you can take a tour of the museum! 

Hands-On History

September 21 (1:30 p.m.)
Man House Museum (604 W. Broad St.)

Discover your local history at the Man House Museum during our Hands-On History events! Experience a tour of the Man House Museum to learn about the Man family, and then participate in a hands-on history activity that is fun for all ages. 

"Much Ado About Nothing"

September 27-28
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

In this classic enemies to lovers tale, two couples fall in love...but as this is Shakespeare it's not that simple. Meet Beatrice and Benedict - who are practically mortal enemies - and Hero and Claudio - the essence of classic romance lovers. Watch these two couples love stories, as different as different can be, become chock full of deception, deceit, and miscommunication - and of course some downright hilarity.

Barks & Rec 5K

September 28 (9:00 a.m.)
McKnight Park East (700 US 287 Frontage Rd.)

Register now for the 2024 Barks & Rec 5K on Saturday, Sept. 28 and run or walk with a shelter dog, your own dog, or come alone and keep your hands free to Pet. All. The. Dogs! The event includes photo ops, vendors and more, but space are limited... sign up now and be a part of the PAWsome fun!

Hispanic Heritage Month Talent Show

September 29 (6:00 p.m.)
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

Join Mariposas de Mansfield in celebrating the vibrant and diverse Hispanic culture at the Hispanic Heritage Month Talent Show! This event is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and showcase their unique talents, whether it's through music, dance, storytelling, or any other form of artistic expression.

"The Big White Lie"

October 4-13
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

Every year Fleetwood Project brings one original play to the stage written by a local playwright. This season they bring to you, "The Big White Lie" written by Ryan and Maggie Inlow. "The Big White Lie" is the story of a family gathering for the funeral of their beloved patriarch. A mysterious woman arrives and a family secret is revealed. It's a fast-paced comedy that reminds everyone what being a family really means.

SGT Bishop Evans JROTC Invitational

October 5
FieldhouseUSA (650 US 287 Frontage Rd.)

Join us for the annual SGT Bishop Evans JROTIC Invitational, hosted by the #1 Armed Drill Team in the Nation. Interested schools can register here, but everyone is invited to come out and watch the spectacle.

2nd Annual Run for a Cure 5K

October 5 (8:00 a.m.)
2302 Lone Star Rd.

Cancer is a disease that affects so many individuals and families in our community. Our 2nd Annual Run for a Cure 5K, held in Mansfield, Texas, is a fun, pink-themed event to celebrate cancer survivors, their families, and the communities that support their journey through treatment and rehabilitation. Come together to run for a cure this October! Registration now open.

Founders' Day Festival

October 5 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Man House Museum (604 W. Broad St.)

Join us  for this FREE event that will be a blast to the past for all ages. We'll have fun and exciting activities, including old-fashioned games, food trucks, exciting music, historical artisans such as a blacksmith, quilter, potter, and a basket weaver, and hands-on demonstrations in candle dipping, period cooking, quilting, and more.

Writers In The Field

October 12-13
Amber Inn Academy of the Arts (492 Cordes Dr.)

The best place to touch the things you write about! This will be a hands on weekend for writers to engage experts in many areas of technical skill as well as knowledge bases.

Taste of Mansfield

October 17 (6:00 p.m.)
The Grand View (2201 Heritage Pkwy)

Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience at Taste of Mansfield - an elegant evening you won't want to miss! Enjoy unlimited tastings from your favorite restaurants, DJ, silent auction, and more, all while supporting Mansfield Mission Center's community initiatives!

SPOOKY NIGHT HIKE

October 12 (7:00 p.m.)
Oliver Nature Park (1650 Matlock Rd.)

Some wildlife in Mansfield is only active at night. Join a naturalist for a 'spooky' hike as we try to identify the sights and sounds of natural night life. No need for a flashlight as you learn about the bats, spiders, and more spooky animals that call our forest home. Brig the whole family for a night-time of fun.

HAUNT THE BLOCK

October 17 (5:00 to 8:00 p.m.)
Historic Downtown Mansfield

Join us for the biggest Haunt the Block ever. Dozens of trick-or-treating spots across Historic Downtown. Visit Mansfield will have a DJ, games and prizes on Smith Street along with several photo stations. Just passed the games you will find Mansfield Parks & Recreation Trailoween! Get dressed up in your best Halloween costumes and join us for a nightmarishly good time!

GRAN FESTIVAL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

October 17 (5:00 p.m.)
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

Mariposas de Mansfield is excited to participate in Mansfield's Haunt the Block event with a special Dia De los Muertos twist! This unique celebration will blend the spooky fun of Halloween with the rich cultural traditions of Dia De los Muertos.

THE MAN HOUSE GHOST HUNT

October 18 & 19 (9:00 p.m.)
Man House Museum (604 W. Broad St.)

Step inside Mansfield's ghost house. The home of Ralph Man, one of the city's original founders, has been perfectly restored to its 19th century form and now you have the chance to investigate the spirits that still haunt the home in this three hour ghost hunt. Space is extremely limited so sign up today. Registration is $35 per person. Ages 16 and up only.

Sunshine Yoga Shack Aerial Showcase

October 19 (7:00 p.m.)
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

An evening of enchantment and aerial artistry. Sunshine Yoga Shack invites you to our 8th Annual Aerial Showcase, where our talented teachers and students will captivate you with mesmerizing aerial hammock performances. This showcase promises to transport you to a world where anything is possible.
The magic continues after the performances with an after-party featuring cocktails and snacks. Embrace the Halloween spirit and come dressed in your most creative costume—whether mystical, mysterious, or just plain fun!

BOO BASH

October 25 (6:00 p.m.)
Mansfield Activities Center (106 S. Wisteria St.)

Here is a great alternative to going door-to-door. Bring the family to the MAC for a night of trunk-or-treating and Halloween candy! Everyone attending 2 years and up MUST be registered.

HALLOWEEN AT THE HOUSE

October 25 (6:30 p.m.)
Man House Museum (604 W. Broad St.)

Explore a haunted tour of the Man House and meet our resident ghosts! Admission is Free but pre-registration is required (coming soon). Ages 10 and up.

THE FARR BEST GHOST HUNT

October 25 & 26 (9:00 p.m.)
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

Mansfield's most famous haunted spot opens its doors again for you to search for the ghosts within. The century old theater is the home to at least four spirits, but there is still more to be discovered. Grab your gear and join us for this three hour paranormal investigation. Space is extremely limited so sign up today. Registration is $35 per person. Ages 16 and up only.

Global Beauty 5K Run

October 27 (8:00 a.m.)
FieldhouseUSA (650 US 287 Frontage Rd.)

Join for the Inaugural Global Beauty 5K Run/Walk Event! Come participate in this one-of-a-kind event that's open to all walkers and runners. It's the first of its kind in the DFW area – where hairstylists, makeup artists, estheticians, barbers, tattoo artists, masseuses and more from across the globe can come together for a fun-filled day of fitness and health.

HAUNTED HAVOC: MAGIC & MAYHEM

October 27 (7:00 p.m.)
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

With its century-old charm, the theater will be transformed into an old, dilapidated haunt, complete with creaking floorboards and ghostly sounds. Prepare to be mesmerized by the talents of magicians Will Baffle, Randi Rain, and Matthew Martin. This show is not recommended for audiences under 16.

FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL

October 28 (8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
703 E. Broad St.

Come celebrate the harvest at the Mansfield Farm & Cottage Market. Apple bobbing, pie eating contest, carnival games, live bands and of course treats for all, plus all the great fresh food and produce vendors you need!