Fall Events in Mansfield

The Mansfield Farm & Cottage Market

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

Market Day is every Saturday morning starting May 3! Come out to stock your pantries for the week, visit our vendors and community, enjoy games, and support small businesses.

History Talks: Medications & Medicaments

September 26 (6:30 p.m.)
Mansfield Historical Museum (102 N. Main St.)

Help us kick off our fall exhibit with History Talks: Medications and Medicaments at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, at the Mansfield Historical Museum, 102 N. Main Street. Join Tiana Rehman, Director of Herbarium Collections at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, to explore the relationship of plants and medicine throughout history. This event is free, however seating is limited.

The Fleetwood Project presents "12 Angry Jurors"

September 26-October 5
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. Tempers get short, arguments grow heated, and the jurors become 12 angry people. The jurors’ final verdict and how they reach it will electrify the audience and keep you on the edge of your seats!

American Legion 624 Oktoberfest

September 27 (1:00 p.m.)
American Legion Post 624 (2591 FM 917)

The 4th Annual Oktoberfest, hosted by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 624, will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, starting at 1:00 PM at 2951 FM 917 in Mansfield, TX. This family-friendly event, which welcomes children until 8 PM, will feature a variety of activities including a dunk tank, carnival games, raffles, auctions, and door prizes for costumes. Attendees can enjoy traditional food like bratwurst and pretzels, along with cold beer. The event is open to the public and all proceeds will benefit the A Soldier's Child Foundation S.O.S. Christmas Sponsorships.

Mansfield Philharmonic presents "Sounds of Greatness"

September 28 (6:00 p.m.)
First Methodist Mansfield (777 N. Walnut Creek Dr.)

MansPhil is back with their first performance of the 2025–2026 season! Maestro Eldred Marshall returns to the stage, opening with Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 22 and Schubert's "The Great" Symphony. Join for this FREE musical event on Sunday, September 28 at 6:00 PM in the sanctuary of First Methodist Mansfield!

48 hr Sparks Mixer

October 2 (7:00 p.m.)
Wallace-Hall Art House (210 S. Main St.)

Join other filmmakers, actors, and creatives at the Wallace-Hall Art House to learn about 48 Hr Sparks Film Race and meet potential team mates!

Wallace-HOWL Art House

Most Fridays & Saturdays in October (7-11 p.m.)
Wallace-Hall Art House (210 S. Main St.)

This Halloween, the Wallace-Hall Art House will be transformed into an immersive, frightfully delightful walkthrough art experience! Tour the house full of unique creations in a dark, neon-illuminated exhibition created by amazing professional artists. Fun for all ages. Tickets on sale beginning September 1.

Mansfield Barracudas vs. Boston Gold Kings

October 3 & 4
Children's Health Starcenter (1715 E. Broad St.)

Get ready to witness an intense showdown between the Mansfield Barracudas and the Boston Gold Kings! Come support your local semi-pro hockey team and a night filled with great goals, hard hits and frantic fans.

Run For A Cure 5K

October 4 (8:00 a.m.)
Texas Health Hospital Mansfield (2300 Lone Star Rd.)

Join us for the 3rd Annual Run for a Cure 5K on October 4th in Mansfield for a fun, pink-powered event celebrating survivors, families, and the communities that stand beside them.

Founders' Day Festival

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

It's time for our annual Founders' Day Festival! Join us from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4 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, spinning, quilting, and more.

American Legion 624 Bike Rodeo

October 4 (11:00 a.m.)
American Legion Post 624 (2951 FM 917)

American Legion Post 624 is hosting a Motorcycle Rodeo on Saturday, October 4, 2025, with registration beginning at 11:00 AM and games starting at noon. The event features six motorcycle games, including three solo challenges and three two-up games for riders and their partners. For a $25 registration fee, riders get one meal from the $10 taco bar, which is also available for purchase. The event will also have local vendors, a silent auction, and drawings. All proceeds from the rodeo will go toward supporting veterans.

2025 DEKA Fitness Challenge

October 5 (8:00 a.m.)
F45 Training (3030 E. Broad St.)

DEKA is the ultimate test of strength, endurance, and grit. Featuring standardized fitness tests designed to push your limits and celebrate your progress.

Mansfield Wind Symphony presents "Marching Machine"

October 5 (3:00 p.m.)
Lake Ridge High School (101 N. Day Miar Rd.)

The 25-26 season is right around the corner for the Mansfield Wind Symphony. Join on October 5th at the starting line for MARCHING MACHINE, featuring the music of Barber, Williams, Gould, and Sousa. As always all concerts are free.

Punt, Pass, Kick Competition

October 10 (9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Chandler Park (1530 N Walnut Creek Dr.)

Get ready to put your football skills to the test at our Punt, Pass, & Kick Competition on Friday, 10/10, at Chandler Park Football Fields. Competition Open to Ages 6-13.

Wallace-Hall Ghost Hunt

October 10 & 11 (9:00 p.m.)
Wallace-Hall Art House (210 S. Main St.)

Footsteps, ghostly apparitions, slamming doors and uneasy feelings pervade at the Wallace-Hall House. Does the ghost of James Wallace, killed in a duel over cattle, walk the halls? Does a mysterious child haunt the home? Be among the first ever investigators to explore the paranormal claims at the house!

Mad Hatter Tea Party

October 11 (4:00 p.m.)
The Amber Inn (492 Cordes Dr.)

Join Alice and The Hatter while they entertain the Queen and we all have an Adventure in Molecular Gastronomy!
You get to keep your souvenir tea cup at the end!

Haunt The Block

October 16 (5-8 p.m.)
Historic Downtown Mansfield

Join us for the biggest Haunt the Block ever. Dozens of trick-or-treating spots across Historic Downtown brought to you by the Mansfield Business Alliance. Visit Mansfield will have a DJ, games and prizes on Smith Street along with several photo stations. Just past 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!

Crawl the Block

October 17 (8:00 p.m.)
Wallace-Hall Art House (210 S. Main St.)

Get ready for a spooky night out on the town!  Our Crawl the Block will take you to some of the best local spots in Historic Downtown Mansfield. Your ticket will include an appetizer, (2) creepy cocktails, devilish dinner and dessert along with a frightfully fun atmosphere. Dress in your best costume and join fellow ghouls, ghosts, and creatures of the night as you crawl through the streets to participating spots. Expect contests, yard games, a DJ, a fortune teller, photo ops and plenty of tricks and treats along the way.

Man House Ghost Hunt

October 17 & 18 (9:00 p.m.)
Man House Museum (604 W. Broad St.)

Join us if you dare at the Man House Museum (604 W. Broad St.) for one of our three weekends of paranormal investigations at cultural locations around Mansfield. This three hour hunt will bring you face to face with Mansfield’s haunted history.

Recuerdame

October 18 (5:00 p.m.)
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

Join Ballet Folklorico Uribe for a celebration of Dia de los Muertos at the Farr Best Theater. Featuring a folklorico performance, catrina contest, loteria plus refreshments and prizes!

PTP Step Into Purpose 5K

October 18 (8:30 a.m.)
James McKnight Park East (700 US 287 Hwy N.)

The PTP Step Into Purpose 5K is an event designed to support individuals transitioning from incarceration back into their communities. Funds raised from this family-friendly race will help provide resources like life skills training, mentorship, and mental health support through a 12-week reentry program. The event, which includes music, giveaways, and refreshments, encourages participants to run, walk, or cheer to help turn past troubles into purpose-driven futures.

Taste of Mansfield

October 23 (6:00 p.m.)
The Grand View (2201 Heritage Pwky)

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!

Boo Bash

October 24 (6:00 p.m.)
Mansfield Activities Center (106 S. Wisteria St.)

Farr Best Ghost Hunt

October 24 & 25 (9:00 p.m.)
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

Prepare to discover one of the most haunted locations in Texas: the century old Farr Best Theater, for one of our three weekends of paranormal investigations at cultural locations around Mansfield. This three hour hunt will bring you face to face with Mansfield’s haunted history.

Mansfield Barracudas vs. Sin City Kings

October 31 & November 1
Children's Health Starcenter (1715 E. Broad St.)

Get ready to witness an intense showdown between the Mansfield Barracudas and the Sin City Kings! Come support your local semi-pro hockey team and a night filled with great goals, hard hits and frantic fans.

Short On Drama Playfest

October 31-November 2
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

The Fleetwood Project hosts the first ever Short on Drama Play Festival in Mansfield in 2025. This showcase of new plays is a great opportunity for playwrights to see their work performed on stage. 6-8 plays will be selected and will receive a month of rehearsals with local actors & directors that will culminate in 3 performances over 1 weekend.

Veterans Day Art Show

November 6-22
Wallace-Hall Art House (210 S. Main St.)

Honoring Through Art: Reflections of Courage showcases a powerful collection of original artwork created by local veterans, exhibiting November 7–22. Select veteran artists will also share recorded reflections, offering insight into the connection between their military service and creative journey. Join us for an opening reception on November 6. Exhibition is free to attend.

The Troupe Theatre presents "Sky King"

November 6-8
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

Join the Troupe Theatre in this world premiere of "Sky King", a brand new play by Jameson Black at the Farr Best theater in Historic Downtown Mansfield.

48 hr Sparks Film Kick Off

November 7 (6:00 p.m.)
Wallace-Hall Art House (210 S. Main St.)

The Kick-off event for the Little Sparks 48-Hour Film Race, where teams learn their genre, get a prop, and a line of dialogue to use for their 48-Hour Film. 

Veterans Day Parade & Patriotic Salute

November 8 (10:00 a.m.)
Mansfield City Hall (1200 E. Broad St.)

Come honor our veterans with this award winning parade followed by a musical patriotic salute on the steps of City Hall. See historic military vehicles, a flyover from a World War II era bomber plus more surprises coming soon!

Veterans Day Concert

November 11 (7:00 p.m.)
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

Join us at the Farr Best Theater for a musical salute to our veterans and also celebrate the 250th birthday of the USMC.  Organized by local award winning songwriter, Rex Williams of Muzical Productions.

Steampunk November

November 15-16
The Amber Inn (492 Cordes Dr.)

Welcome to SPN Festival, a two day outdoor festival brimming with live music, captivating entertainment, unique shopping, special events, and more. Camp onsite, indulge in late-night entertainment, and bond over stories by the fire. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of creativity and camaraderie!

48 hr Sparks Film Screening

November 16 (2:00 p.m.)
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

Come to the historic Farr Best Theater for screenings of the completed short films made during the 48-Hour Little Sparks Film Race. Cast and crews will be in attendance! 

"Santa is Going Digital"

November 21-23
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

"Santa is Going Digital" is a musical melodrama that highlights Santa's competitive struggles with the big box stores as he explores technology solutions. Santa has retained the services of a technology consultant, but this is not working as planned! Featuring lots of new Christmas songs you'll enjoy, it’s an experience for the entire family! A collaboration between The Fleetwood Project and Muzical Productions

Humperdink's "Hansel & Gretel"

November 29-30
Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St.)

Humperdink's classic opera "Hansel & Gretel".  Inspired by the rich tradition of German Christmas markets, Opera Arlington's production will be sure to delight the senses and satisfy your sweet tooth. Guaranteed to be fun for the whole family, this 90 minute fairytale is performed with piano and sung in English.