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Check out 11 events in Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake throughout October, November

What’s happening: From Halloween trains to how to make compost, here are 11 events happening in Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake throughout October and November.

Trick 'R Treat Trains

Enjoy a family friendly 90-minute train ride with themed music and decorations while enjoying a live interactive story. The event includes pre-boarding activities and bags of candy will be given out after the ride. Costumes are encouraged.

Oct. 24, 10 a.m. and Oct. 25, noon and 2 p.m.
$22
Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 705 S. Main St. Grapevine

Southlake Trunk or Treat

Join the Southlake police and fire departments for this family-friendly event that will include costumes, candy and decorated car trunks. The first hour of the event will be sensory friendly, with less lights and noise.

Oct. 28, 4-7 p.m.
Free
Southlake DPS Headquarters, 600 State St., Southlake

Backyard Composting

Learn the basics of backyard composting and how to turn your kitchen scraps into nutrient rich fertilizer for your plants and gardens. This class is geared toward adults and older adults and requires a library card to register.

Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Free
Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main St., Colleyville, meeting room B

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Southlake Public Library celebrates 25th anniversary

Looking back: The Southlake Public Library recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, originally opening inside the Town Hall on Sept. 26, 2001.

The library has over 40,000 physical pieces in its inventory and offers more than 250,000 digital resources. The Texas Municipal Library Directors Association awarded the library an achievement of excellence in 2025 for its service and programming, according to the city.

“2026 has been a big year for birthdays in Southlake,” Mayor Shawn McCaskill said in an announcement. “Our city is celebrating 70 years and for 25 of those years the Southlake Public Library has been part of the story.”

1400 Main St. #130, Southlake

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FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Dallas - Fort Worth area.

Diamond Pastry is now open and offering baked goods in McKinney.

The shop, led by owner and baker Mona Aghajani, offers a variety of sweet and savory pastries made with quality, organic ingredients, a representative of the business said.

“We source our ingredients from renowned brands like King Arthur Flour, Callebaut Chocolate, Cucina Viva Pistachio, and 82% Fat Plugrá Butter,” the business’s website states. “Their dedication to excellence complements our own, ensuring every bite is a symphony of flavor.”

The menu includes croissants such as a chocolate almond croissant and a turkey and cheese croissant, as well as flavored danishes like a blueberry cheese danish and a baklava danish, according to the shop’s website.

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🥙 Jordanian restaurant Nashmi to bring shawarma, kebabs to Richardson
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🍪 Cookie Society to offer gourmet cookies in Allen
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Neighboring News

Raven Moon Collective now offering alternative clothing in Keller

One of Keller’s newest boutiques is not mainstream, because it is not supposed to be.

Raven Moon Collective opened its doors in late September, offering a curated collection geared toward the alternative subculture.

The details: According to the store's social media, Raven Moon got its start selling limited pieces at a booth at Chaos to Couture, a vintage shop in Fort Worth.

Now, the brick-and-mortar store accepts vintage or gently used alternative clothing for cash or store credit.