It’s officially October (YAY, October!). Here’s a collection of October events in Wylie, Texas. You can also find out what is going on each week by following the Discover Wylie Facebook Page (look for a weekly roundup of local activities every Monday).
There’s a lot going on at Smith Public Library in October. You’ll need to check out their calendar of events for the whole list, but a few highlights are Halloween Story Hikes for kids, LEGO Family Build Thursdays, Dungeons and Dragons, and 3D Printing Demos!
It’s National Night Out on October 3rd at 5:30pm. Join your friends at Olde City Park for a kid-friendly evening that celebrates community and getting outside and meeting one another. This event is free. Bring the whole family!
October 6th is Homecoming for Wylie East!
Who’s ready for a Ghost Tour? Haunts & History & Ghostly Gossip is back for its second year. There are only a few tours available. Get your tickets now!
Check out some live music and support a good cause at Texas Therapeutic Riding Center’s first ever benefit concert, Rockin’ the Arena. This event is raising money for a new arena for their program. The band playing is Midnight Traveler. You can grab tickets here!
Texas Therapeutic Riding Center is also offering pre-k Pony Power Hour the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, plus some other fun fall programming! Check our their Facebook page for updates.
Get scared at the Blue Heron Landing Haunted Halloween Trail. Click here to get more information and reserve a spot!
Get ready for a spooky good time at the first annual Bootique Crawl! The event takes place on October 18th. Snag some good deals and adult beverages, too.
Hope Under the Stars, an outdoor 5-course meal hosted by local restaurants, takes place on October 21st. This event benefits local non-profit Hope’s Gate. This popular event usually sells out, and this year it will take place in Olde City Park. Get your tickets here.
October 21st is the Visitor Campout at InSync Exotics. You’ll enjoy an overnight camping experience…surrounded by big cats! This event has very limited spaces. You’ll want to reserve your post now!
Check out live music all month long at local restaurants in Downtown Wylie! The following locations have music most Friday and Saturday nights (you’ll want to check their social media or websites for updates and schedules):
- Herman Marshall Whiskey Tasting Room
- Bold BBQ Pit
- Wylie Opry
The biggest event in October? Boo on Ballard! This family-friendly trick-or-treating extravaganza is free. Dress up, bring the kids, and get ready to party at this fun event in historic downtown Wylie. Boo on Ballard takes place on October 26th from 6-8pm. Is this your first “Boo”?
The Wylie LOVE Scavenger Hunt is going on all month. This is a great activity for a fun date. Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way! The event kicks off at Smith Public Library. Find all the details here.
Every Wednesday is Wine Down Wednesday at Landon Winery in historic Downtown Wylie.
Don’t forget to get outside and take advantage of local walking trails. The Trinity Trail North is a 5-mile hike by Lake Lavon. It gets really muddy after it rains, though, so you might wait until we’ve had a few dry days in a row before tackling this trail! Also, go early in the morning to avoid the heat.
Enjoy October, Wylie!