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October 26–November 1, 2026

A practical, source-checked guide to public events across Wichita Falls, Burkburnett, and Iowa Park—organized by day, without the calendar clutter.

26

Monday

10:15 AM–11:00 AM

Art Lab: Mini Makers

The Kemp · Wichita Falls

Registration: Not required

Drop-in art activities. Recurrence-derived from the current official Monday schedule; no target-date closure is stated. The discovery calendar also explicitly names October 26. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Kids & familyFreeDesigned for ages 0–5; all ages may join

Source: Arts Council Wichita Falls ↗

5:30 PM–6:30 PM

Advanced Aerobics

600 11th Street Room 201 · Wichita Falls

Current official city RSS confirms this occurrence. Its detail page is Cloudflare-blocked; description, fees and registration terms are unavailable. Check with the organizer before attending.

Recreation classNot statedNot stated

Source: City of Wichita Falls ↗

6:00 PM–7:00 PM

Mayoral Candidate Debate

Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall, Seminar Room · 1000 5th Street · Wichita Falls

Mayoral candidate debate organized by KAUZ News Channel 6. Admission, cost and registration details are not stated; confirm with the venue.

Community & civicNot statedNot stated

Source: Wichita Falls MPEC ↗

6:40 PM–7:40 PM

Beginner Aerobics

600 11th Street · Wichita Falls

Current official city RSS confirms this occurrence. Its detail page is Cloudflare-blocked; description, fees and registration terms are unavailable. Check with the organizer before attending.

Recreation classNot statedNot stated

Source: City of Wichita Falls ↗

27

Tuesday

10:00 AM

Story Time for Preschoolers

Tom Burnett Memorial Library, Children's Room · Iowa Park

Recurrence-derived from the current official library schedule: every Tuesday. No target-date holiday closure is stated. End time is not published; confirm before attending.

Library & communityNot statedPreschoolers

Source: Tom Burnett Memorial Library ↗

3:00 PM–5:00 PM

Make and Take

Wichita Falls Museum of Art · Wichita Falls

Registration: Not required

Make and Take October 6 - 7, October 13 - 14, October 20 - 21, October 27 - 28, 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Join us for our weekly Make & Take open studio! We provide the materials, you bring your creativity for these casual come-and-go drop-in sessions provided each week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.   Free and open to all ages and skill levels; no registration required. From Tuesday, October 27, 2026 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM CDT at Wichita Falls Museum of Art .

Arts & familyFreeAll ages and abilities

Source: Wichita Falls Museum of Art ↗

4:30 PM

BMS 7th Grade Football vs. Rider

Bulldog Stadium · Burkburnett

District description explicitly lists seventh-grade home games at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Separate eighth-grade games at Rider are excluded. Individual game end times are not supplied.

School sportsNot statedNot stated

Source: Burkburnett ISD ↗

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Crafteen Tuesday: Frankentoys

Wichita Falls Public Library, Program Room · Wichita Falls

Are you ready to give toys a new life in a monstrously fun way? Where creativity runs wild and toy parts come together to form new creations! This is a perfect opportunity to let your imagination soar and craft some delightfully eerie and unique toys. All toys and supplies are provided, but if you have a special toy that you would like to “resurrect,” please bring that with you.

Library & familyNot statedAges 12–18

Source: Wichita Falls Public Library ↗

5:30 PM

BMS 7th Grade Football vs. Rider

Bulldog Stadium · Burkburnett

District description explicitly lists seventh-grade home games at 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Separate eighth-grade games at Rider are excluded. Individual game end times are not supplied.

School sportsNot statedNot stated

Source: Burkburnett ISD ↗

5:30 PM–7:00 PM

Open Studio and Sketchbook Club

Wichita Falls Museum of Art · Wichita Falls

Registration: Not required

Open Studio and Sketchbook Club We are providing local creatives a time and place to connect, experiment, and collaborate through open studio evenings through the month. Be on the lookout for each week's focused materials and activities, or bring your own projects or sketchbooks to create, connect, and share.   Open to all ages and abilities, no registration required.   We have sketchbooks and materials available for you. Or, feel free to bring your own!  From Tuesday, October 27, 2026 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM CDT at Wichita Falls Museum of Art .

Arts & familyNot statedAll ages and abilities

Source: Wichita Falls Museum of Art ↗

7:00 PM

Love Book Club (romance book club)

Tom Burnett Memorial Library · Iowa Park

Recurrence-derived from the current official library schedule: fourth Tuesday of every month. No target-date holiday closure is stated. End time is not published; confirm before attending.

Library & communityNot statedNot stated

Source: Tom Burnett Memorial Library ↗

7:00 PM

Dinner To Die For — SOLD OUT

Pelican's Pop Up · Wichita Falls

Registration: SOLD OUT; advance reservation required

Four-course horror-movie-inspired dinner with Chef Patrick Street, trivia and a welcome cocktail or mocktail. First course at 7:15 p.m. The organizer currently marks reservations sold out. No end time or street address is supplied on the reservation page; aggregator end times are not treated as organizer-confirmed.

Food & seasonal$85 per person ($10 deposit plus $75 balance), plus applicable tax and 20% gratuity on the entire bill; extra beverages additionalNot stated

Source: Let's Get Creative! / Pelican's ↗

28

Wednesday

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Leaderfest | Beyond the Stage | Danny Goldberg

Wichita Falls Chamber · 600 8th Street · Wichita Falls

Registration: Reserve a spot; nonmembers call 940-723-2741 to reserve and pay

Beyond the Stage discussion of Leaderfest ideas with business and community leaders. The organizer lists an unusually long 8 a.m.–9 p.m. range; confirm the end time before attending. It has not been silently corrected.

Community & businessFree for Chamber members; $10 per session for nonmembersAll community members welcome

Source: Wichita Falls Chamber ↗

3:00 PM–5:00 PM

Make and Take

Wichita Falls Museum of Art · Wichita Falls

Registration: Not required

Make and Take October 6 - 7, October 13 - 14, October 20 - 21, October 27 - 28, 3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Join us for our weekly Make & Take open studio! We provide the materials, you bring your creativity for these casual come-and-go drop-in sessions provided each week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.   Free and open to all ages and skill levels; no registration required. From Wednesday, October 28, 2026 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM CDT at Wichita Falls Museum of Art .

Arts & familyFreeAll ages and abilities

Source: Wichita Falls Museum of Art ↗

6:00 PM–7:00 PM

Acrylic Painting

600 11th Street · Wichita Falls

Current official city RSS confirms this occurrence. Its detail page is Cloudflare-blocked; description, fees and registration terms are unavailable. Check with the organizer before attending.

Recreation classNot statedNot stated

Source: City of Wichita Falls ↗

6:00 PM–7:30 PM

Adult Ballet

600 11th Street Room 213 · Wichita Falls

Current official city RSS confirms this occurrence. Its detail page is Cloudflare-blocked; description, fees and registration terms are unavailable. Check with the organizer before attending.

Recreation classNot statedNot stated

Source: City of Wichita Falls ↗

6:00 PM–10:30 PM

Tabletop Terror

Moffett Library Atrium · Wichita Falls

Registration: Sign-in RSVP offered; requirement not stated

Annual Halloween event with free food, free games and a costume contest with prizes. Organizer explicitly welcomes everyone, not only club members. Browser-rendered occurrence and official CampusLabs feed agree.

Games & seasonalNot statedOpen to all; club membership not required

Source: MSU Texas Esports & Gaming ↗

6:45 PM–7:45 PM

Barre Class

600 11th Street Room 208A · Wichita Falls

Current official city RSS confirms this occurrence. Its detail page is Cloudflare-blocked; description, fees and registration terms are unavailable. Check with the organizer before attending.

Recreation classNot statedNot stated

Source: City of Wichita Falls ↗

7:00 PM

Dinner To Die For — SOLD OUT

Pelican's Pop Up · Wichita Falls

Registration: SOLD OUT; advance reservation required

Four-course horror-movie-inspired dinner with Chef Patrick Street, trivia and a welcome cocktail or mocktail. First course at 7:15 p.m. The organizer currently marks reservations sold out. No end time or street address is supplied on the reservation page; aggregator end times are not treated as organizer-confirmed.

Food & seasonal$85 per person ($10 deposit plus $75 balance), plus applicable tax and 20% gratuity on the entire bill; extra beverages additionalNot stated

Source: Let's Get Creative! / Pelican's ↗

29

Thursday

8:00 AM–9:00 AM

Leaderfest | Beyond the Stage | Alana Hill

Wichita Falls Chamber · 600 8th Street · Wichita Falls

Registration: Reserve a spot; nonmembers call 940-723-2741 to reserve and pay

Beyond the Stage discussion of Leaderfest ideas with business and community leaders.

Community & businessFree for Chamber members; $10 per session for nonmembersAll community members welcome

Source: Wichita Falls Chamber ↗

10:30 AM–11:30 AM

Storytime Costume Parade

Wichita Falls Public Library, Story Corner · Wichita Falls

Join us on the big blue rug for a special Halloween storytime followed by a costume parade through the library and recreation department. Costumes are encouraged for all! We support early literacy and a love of reading. Storytimes are designed for children ages 3-5 but all ages are welcome! Show up, find a comfy spot and enjoy!   

Library & familyNot statedDesigned for ages 3–5; all ages welcome

Source: Wichita Falls Public Library ↗

4:00 PM–5:00 PM

Spooky Open Mic Night

Clark Student Center, Kiowa Room · Wichita Falls

Registration: Sign-in RSVP offered; requirement not stated

Come for a spooky reading or listen to others. Official organization feed and browser-rendered occurrence agree. Admission and participation eligibility are not further stated.

Arts & communityNot statedNot stated

Source: First Generation Network – Generation One MSU ↗

6:00 PM–8:00 PM

Halloween Door Hangers

Recreation Center Room 215 · Wichita Falls

Current official city RSS confirms this occurrence. Its detail page is Cloudflare-blocked; description, fees and registration terms are unavailable. Check with the organizer before attending.

Recreation classNot statedNot stated

Source: City of Wichita Falls ↗

6:40 PM–7:40 PM

Beginner Aerobics

600 11th Street Room 201 · Wichita Falls

Current official city RSS confirms this occurrence. Its detail page is Cloudflare-blocked; description, fees and registration terms are unavailable. Check with the organizer before attending.

Recreation classNot statedNot stated

Source: City of Wichita Falls ↗

30

Friday

Time not listed

Hawk Football vs. Bridgeport (Senior Night)

Venue not listed · Iowa Park

Official district listing. Home designation is inferred from the district’s consistent vs./@ convention in neighboring live records; no specific facility or address is published. Start time is not published.

School sportsNot statedNot stated

Source: Iowa Park CISD ↗

7:00 PM–8:00 PM

Football vs Mineral Wells (Sr. Night)

Venue not listed · Burkburnett

Official district listing. Home designation is inferred from the district’s consistent vs./@ convention in neighboring live records; no specific facility or address is published. Admission details are not published.

School sportsNot statedNot stated

Source: Burkburnett ISD ↗

7:15 PM–8:15 PM

Drawing Fundamentals - Singles and Couples

600 11th Street Room 215 · Wichita Falls

Current official city RSS confirms this occurrence. Its detail page is Cloudflare-blocked; description, fees and registration terms are unavailable. Check with the organizer before attending.

Recreation classNot statedNot stated

Source: City of Wichita Falls ↗

31

Saturday

2:00 PM–4:00 PM

Adult Craft: Pumpkin Painting

Wichita Falls Public Library, Program Room · Wichita Falls

Join us for a fun, relaxing adult craft as we paint and decorate craft pumpkins for the perfect autumn touch. 📅 Saturday, October 31st — 2:00–4:00 PM 📍 Wichita Falls Public Library — Program Room Free • Adults • All materials provided 🎃

Arts classFreeAdults 18+

Source: Wichita Falls Public Library ↗

7:00 PM–9:00 PM

Wichita Falls Netburners

Kay Yeager Coliseum · 1000 5th Street · Wichita Falls

Registration: Tickets offered online and at the MPEC box office

Professional ABA basketball: Wichita Falls Netburners vs. North Tulsa Natives. The venue offers tickets online and through its box office; prices are not stated.

Professional sportsNot statedNot stated

Source: Wichita Falls MPEC ↗

8:00 PM

Halloween Trivia Night @ Half Pint Tap Room

Half Pint Taproom & Restoration Hall · 817 Ohio Avenue · Wichita Falls

Registration: Organizer registration offered

Halloween costume contest and trivia fundraiser with prizes. The current organizer registration page explicitly says 8 p.m.–midnight; copied community-calendar prose says 6–10 p.m. The organizer registration schedule controls this listing.

Community fundraiser$35 solo; $50 for twoNot stated

Source: Wichita County Democratic Party ↗

1

Sunday

No verified public events found for this day yet.