At a glance: Enjoy the month of October without getting scared with these 6 activities and events throughout Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake.

The Understudies improv comedy show 

DFW-based improv comedy troupe The Understudies Comedy is holding its first Grapevine show this month. The unscripted, audience-driven show is always different and offers a PG-13 experience. Tickets include three food & drink vouchers.

• Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. 

• $30

• The Refinery Facility, 3105 Ira E. Woods Ave., Grapevine

Yesterday to Today Car Show

Enjoy looking at cars from multiple eras at this event which seeks to raise donations for the Tarrant Area Food Bank. There will be awards given out in 10 different categories judged by local celebrities. The event will also include food trucks and activities for kids like bounce houses and voting for their favorite vehicle. 

• Oct. 24, 9-11 a.m.

• Free

• Whites Chapel Methodist Church, 185 S. White Chapel Blvd., Southlake

From a store selling sandals and flip flops to a new clothing boutique, check out five recent openings across Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake.

1. Flip Flop Shops

California-based Flip Flop Shops opened its second Texas location in Grapevine Mills.

The store sells flip flops and sandals from brands like Olukai, Cobian, Crocs, Havaianas and will have Birkenstocks in the store soon.

Flip Flop Shops specializes in casual, comfortable footwear and offers several waterproof options.

• 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, Ste. 303, Grapevine

2. Bucketheads

Bucketheads opened a new boutique in Grapevine.

The boutique sells clothing for men, women and children, along with shoes from brands such as Back 70 and Birkenstock. Customers can also shop the store for home decor, jewelry and gifts.

The Grapevine location is the third Bucketheads store, with others in Abilene and Lubbock, according to its website.

• 1900 S. Main St., Ste. 106, Grapevine

Two candidates are running for the Denton County Judge seat in the Nov. 3 election.

What you need to know: Republican incumbent Andy Eads will face Democratic challenger Nick Pappas.

Candidates were asked to keep responses within 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or shortened to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by last name.

With Halloween festivities beginning in Denton, the city partnered with the Denton County Transit Authority to create a park-and-ride option for visitors during the weekend events.

The details: Starting Oct. 3, visitors can use the ride share on Saturdays and Sundays to safely get around downtown Denton for Halloween activities, according to the city’s social media pages.

The ride-share option will run from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sundays. The ride shares will be available until Nov. 8.

The service will go from Golden Triangle Mall at 2001 I-35 E. and run to either the Oak/Oakland lot at 301 E. Oak St. or the city’s development services center at 401 N. Elm St.

What else: North Central Texas College also partnered with the city to provide public parking at 319 Sycamore St. during the following days and hours:

• Thursdays: 5-8 p.m.

• Fridays: 5-10 p.m.

• Saturdays: 2-10 p.m.

• Sundays: 2-10 p.m.

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport introduced a new program from the Transportation Security Administration and new parkway speed limits, while KFC debuted a “next-generation” Open House restaurant in McKinney. Check out six trending stories from Community Impact’s Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.

1. New TSA program, speed limit change, parking rates: DFW Airport roundup

2. KFC debuts new Open House restaurant concept in McKinney

3. Celina officials plan for future development as DNT expands

4. San Martin Bakery opens new Plano location

5. Frisco ISD approves elementary class-size state exemption

6. TxDOT plans $38M construction on FM 1385 in Prosper