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City of Coppell Events
The City and its departments host a variety of family-friendly events each month from festivals and concerts to storytimes and workshops. Visit the City of Coppell’s online calendar for a list of this month’s offerings.
City of Coppell Halloween Events
It’s officially spooky season! Check out all of the City’s Halloween events in one place at coppelltx.gov/Halloween.
FCNP Saturday Guided Hikes
October 1 | 9 am | Biodiversity Education Center – Coppell Nature Park
Join the Friends of Coppell Nature Park for a guided hike to discover the wonders of our local ecosystem.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Hikers are asked to wear protective clothing and bring a water bottle. This program is hosted by the Friends of Coppell Nature Park FREE of charge. Registration is required. Open to all ages.
EcoExplorer
October 4 - 28 | 9 am – Noon Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday | Biodiversity Education Center
Drop in during visiting hours every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday to learn about the Biodiversity Education Center, Coppell Nature Park, and the seasonal programs offered. While you’re there, learn about the local environment through self-guided activities and interactive resources. Then, take what you learn out on the trails to become true EcoExplorers! Themes last two weeks and will be posted on the BEC Facebook page.
Coppell Women’s Club General Meeting
October 5 | 10:30 am | Church of the Apostles
Please join the Coppell Women's Club as they welcome their guest speaker, Betsy Wilcox from the Coppell Historical Society. She will enlighten us on Coppell’s past and present history. We will also learn about the fun upcoming tour of homes. The doors will open at 10:30 am for refreshments and social time. The program will begin at 11 am.
CRW October Meeting
October 6 | 6:30 pm | TBD
Join Coppell Republican Women for the October Meeting and celebrate 10 years of CRW with guest speaker Rafael Cruz
Theatre Coppell – The Miracle Worker
October 7 – 9 | Friday and Saturday 8 pm and Sunday 2:30 pm | Coppell Arts Center
The Miracle Worker is a play by William Gibson adapted from his 1957 Playhouse 90 teleplay of the same name. It was based on Helen Keller's 1903 autobiography The Story of My Life. In Tuscumbia, Alabama, an illness renders infant Helen Keller blind, deaf, and consequently mute. Pitied and badly spoiled by her parents, Helen is taught no discipline and, by the age of six, grows into a wild, angry, tantrum-throwing child in control of the household. Desperate, the Kellers hire Annie Sullivan to serve as governess and teacher for their daughter. After several fierce battles with Helen, Annie convinces the Kellers that she needs two weeks alone with Helen in order to achieve any progress in the girl's education. In this time, Annie teaches Helen discipline through persistence and consistency, and language through hand signals, a double breakthrough that changes Helen's life and has a direct effect on the lives of everyone in the family.
Tickets are $22 for adults and $19 for senior and students at coppellartscenter.org.
FCNP Nature and Forest Bathing
October 8 | 10 am - Noon | Biodiversity Education Center – Coppell Nature Park
Join Laurence Turcios, Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, for a beautiful and inspirational program. Forest Therapy is a relational practice that brings people into deeper intimacy with natural places. This event is open to ages 18 and above. The program is hosted by the Friends of Coppell Nature Park FREE of charge. Registration is required.
National Fire Prevention Week
October 9 - 15 | Life Safety Park
Join the Coppell Fire Department and the National Fire Prevention Association® (NFPA) in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW). This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape™,” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.
Today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two minutes (or even less time) to safely escape a home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of a home during a fire depends on early warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. Learn more on the NFPA website.
Paint & Sip Art with Createria Studios
October 12 | 6 pm | Coppell Arts Center – Reception Hall
Who could use a night out with friends right now? Paint & Sips are a fun way to create memories and masterpieces. Please bring your friends or significant other to wine up and then wind down during one of their two-hour painting classes. Tickets are $30 per person.
They’ll provide all the painting supplies so you can enjoy a stress-free evening with your instructor Kate Shema of Createria Studios. And as for the sip part of the event, a selection of beer and wine will be available for purchase at the bar. Participants will individually work on the same theme. No experience necessary, just an open spirit and willingness to have fun!
Theatre Coppell – The Miracle Worker
October 14 – 16 | Friday and Saturday 8 pm and Sunday 2:30 pm | Coppell Arts Center
The Miracle Worker is a play by William Gibson adapted from his 1957 Playhouse 90 teleplay of the same name. It was based on Helen Keller's 1903 autobiography The Story of My Life. In Tuscumbia, Alabama, an illness renders infant Helen Keller blind, deaf, and consequently mute. Pitied and badly spoiled by her parents, Helen is taught no discipline and, by the age of six, grows into a wild, angry, tantrum-throwing child in control of the household. Desperate, the Kellers hire Annie Sullivan to serve as governess and teacher for their daughter. After several fierce battles with Helen, Annie convinces the Kellers that she needs two weeks alone with Helen in order to achieve any progress in the girl's education. In this time, Annie teaches Helen discipline through persistence and consistency, and language through hand signals, a double breakthrough that changes Helen's life and has a direct effect on the lives of everyone in the family.
Tickets are $22 for adults and $19 for senior and students at coppellartscenter.org.
Coppell Historical Society – Pioneer Day
October 15 | 9 am – 1 pm | Heritage Park, 708 S. Coppell Rd.
Visit a live petting farm, tour vintage homes, shop at an early Coppell replica store, learn old fashioned skills, and enjoy activities for children and youth, along with snow cones and other treats. All are invited to this free event.
Minyard’s Gift Shop Debut
October 15 | 9 am – 1 pm | Heritage Park 708 S. Coppell Rd.
Step back in time at the Minyard’s Grocery Store Museum and visit its new gift shop, including an exclusive line of handmade Grapevine Springs soap, body products and candles, plus quilts, coasters, aprons, crocheted water bottle holders, sun bonnets, plants, candies and more. The ribbon cutting will be at 9:30 am with special guests Gretchen and Liz Minyard, family founders of Minyard Grocery Store and donors of the Minyard’s Grocery Store Museum!
Coppell Community Orchestra Fall Concert “Dance With Me”
October 16 | 3 pm | Coppell Arts Center – Main Hall
Join us for an afternoon of dance music! Fun for the whole family and guaranteed to get you moving in your seat to the fantastic beat! Tickets are $t for adults and $1 for children and students at coppellartscenter.org or the box office.
Coppell Community Orchestra Fall Ball
October 21 | 7:30 – 9:30 pm | Coppell Arts Center - The Mr. Cooper Group Lobby Gallery
Get your tickets for this luxurious, fashionable & exciting evening! Perfect for date night or friend groups looking for a little variety! Learn dance steps with your partner and let the live orchestra music sway you to the dance floor. Enjoy drinks, food, and a wonderful evening at the CCO Fall Ball. All ticket proceeds will benefit the Coppell Community Orchestra. Tickets are $50 per person.
Coppell Arts Center Foundation’s Inaugural ArtsGala
October 22 | 7 pm | Coppell Arts Center
Join us for a night of Rat Pack-inspired glitz and glamour at the Coppell Arts Center, as we celebrate and support the arts. Enjoy bites and sips, explore the Center, experience live performances, bid on festive auction packages – and know that your support for the inaugural ArtsGala is the foundation for amazing programs, cultural activities, events, and performances in the coming year. Tickets are $125 at coppellartscenter.org.
The Coppell Community Chorale Presents: A Choir for All Ages
October 23 | 3 pm | Coppell Arts Center
It’s a celebration of the beauty of choral music from childhood all the way to adulthood. The show will feature the Coppell Children’s Chorus, Coppell High School Choirs, Ouachita Baptist University choirs and the Variations of the Coppell Community Chorale. Tickets are $10 at coppellartscenter.org.
Coppell Lions Club – 2021 Annual Wine Tasting Event
October 23 | 6:30 – 9:30 pm | Frontiers of Flight Museum – Love Field
“Wine a little, Laugh a lot!” Enjoy wine tasting, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, silent auction, raffles, door prizes and lots of fun at the famous Frontiers of Flight Museum. Proceeds will support all the great Lions Clubs charities locally and worldwide. Tickets are available for $50 by contacting Ron Harrison at 214-724-8506 or by email, or any Coppell Lions Club Member.
FCNP Budding Curiosity – Kaleidoscope Kit
October 24 | 10 – 11 am | Biodiversity Education Center – Coppell Nature Park
Light, shapes, and colors make up the foundation of what we consider interesting and beautiful. A kaleidoscope is an imaginative combination of light, color, and shape, especially that of a spiral. Join them as they explore different shapes and colors in nature and how light influences what we see. They will create a kaleidoscope you can take home to amaze your family.
Join the BEC staff for an education program that builds on a sense of wonder, inviting youth to explore nature and the world around them. Through activities and crafts, our program reinforces a foundation for developing positive impressions about nature. Adults are encouraged to actively participate with their children as they enjoy learning together. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited and registration is required for each participant. For ages 3-5.
Trunk or Treat
October 30 | 5 – 7 pm | First United Methodist Church Parking Lot
Experience a safe, welcoming space with decorated vehicles your family will love. There will be games, prizes, and plenty of candy!
Coming Soon
Metrocrest Service to Honor “Hidden Heroes” in Community
November 1 | 11:30 am – 1 pm | The Westin Galleria, Dallas
Guests will enjoy fun and festivities with friends, network with community leaders, celebrate this year's Hidden Hero honorees, and browse the Hidden Treasures Boutique, a pop-up store with rare and unique items from the Metrocrest Resale store. Sponsorships and individual tickets to the Hidden Heroes Luncheon are now available. As one of two annual fundraisers for the organization, proceeds from the event are critical to ensuring Metrocrest Services has the resources needed to help more than 25,000 northern Dallas County and southeastern Denton County residents each year. For more information, visit metrocrestservices.org/beahero/.