Forney This Week
Your weekly rundown of what is happening in Forney, Texas: events, markets, live music, and the newest places in town. Updated all week so you always know what is on.
122 happenings · Oct 22 to Oct 29Concert by the Lake: Def Leggend (Def Leppard tribute)
Free Def Leppard tribute show on the lake at The Harbor in Rockwall, about 25 minutes from Forney.
Turkey Trot Shirt Deadline
Last call to register for the Forney Turkey Trot and still get a shirt. You can sign up later, just without one.
Forney 9th and JV Football vs Rockwall
The freshman team hosts Rockwall at City Bank Stadium; JV plays at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium in Rockwall the same night.
Warren Middle School Girls Volleyball vs Jackson
Warren Middle School hosts Jackson for girls volleyball.
RLM Annual Ladies Retreat: Brave Enough (Kaufman)
An overnight women's retreat at Hidden Acres Christian Camp. Registration is listed as free. About 25 minutes from Forney.
Youth Art Class: Scaredy Cat Mixed Media
The weekly art class for kids ages 6 to 10. This week is a mixed media Scaredy Cat project.
Hand Stamped Cards and Rubber Stamping (October)
Sybil Martinez teaches stamp types, care and layering while you make five handmade greeting cards. Each session in the run covers something different.
Library Playdate at Mesquite North Branch: October 22
Open play morning for little ones at the north branch. Free, about 20 minutes from Forney.
Ribbon Cutting: Stewart Title Grand Re-Opening
Stewart Title reopens in a new downtown Forney office on South Bois d'Arc. The Chamber cuts the ribbon at 3:30, and the celebration runs to 5.
Thursday Trivia and Music Bingo at Beer Me! Taproom (Fate): Oct 22
Free trivia and music bingo every Thursday night at Beer Me! Taproom in Fate. No cost to play.
Trunk or Treat at Truly Title (Heath)
A free trunk or treat with candy and costumes at the Truly Title office at 25 Noble Ct in Heath. Open to everyone.
Red Cross Blood Drive at St Stephen UMC (Mesquite): October
The American Red Cross is taking blood donations at St Stephen United Methodist Church. Anyone 16 or older who is healthy can book a time online and give.
North Forney JV Football: Royse City at North Forney
North Forney JV hosts Royse City at Better Life Stadium. The freshman team plays at Royse City the same night.
Ribbon Cutting: Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
The Forney Chamber cuts the ribbon at 12:30 for the new Hand and Stone spa on US 80. Free to attend.
Dan + Shay: The Young Tour
The country duo Dan + Shay bring their tour to the outdoor pavilion at Fair Park. A good night out for country music fans.
Forney Football: Rockwall at Forney
The Jackrabbits host Rockwall at City Bank Stadium for a Friday night district game.
Forney Volleyball: Rockwall at Forney
Forney hosts Rockwall at home. Times are subject to change, so check with the school before you go.
Brow Mapping and Brow Lamination Master Class: October
Hands-on master class with certification in brow mapping and brow lamination.
Music on Main at Cookston Court: October 23 (Royse City)
Free live music on Main Street.
Introduction to Using a Sewing Machine (October)
A one-hour starter class before the beginning sewing classes. Learn to thread a machine, load a bobbin, change a needle and sew straight and curved lines. Machines are available if you do not have one.
North Forney Volleyball at Royse City
The Falcons volleyball team plays at Royse City, before the football team plays there the same night. About 25 minutes from Forney.
North Forney Football at Royse City
The Falcons play a district road game at Royse City. Forney High hosts Rockwall the same night, so both Forney ISD high schools kick off at 7:30.
San Jacinto Music Series: Water Sign
Water Sign (R&B/soul/pop) plays a free outdoor show at San Jacinto Plaza in downtown Rockwall. Bring a chair; public parking is behind The Center at 108 E Washington St.
Sewing Foundations: Tools, Fabric and First Projects (evening session)
Same beginner sewing class as the Oct 15 session, offered on a Friday evening. For ages 8 and up. Supplies are included and no experience is needed.
New Comedy World Order (NCWO) comedy night
A stand-up comedy show at ORIIA Studios with fresh, new comedians. The listing says bring your own drinks (BYOB), so this looks like a grown-ups night.
Criswell Elementary Fall Festival
The Criswell PTO's fall festival: bounce houses, games, trunk or treat, crafts and photo spots. A $10 wristband covers unlimited games for ages 3 and up, and every dollar goes back to the school.
Ashley & Mark Live at Forney Brewing
Live music in the downtown taproom.
Crochet a Cherry Blossom Keychain (beginner class)
Learn to crochet a little sakura (cherry blossom) keychain. You should know a few basic crochet words like chain and single crochet.
Crosby Elementary Family Game Night
Families head to Crosby Elementary for a night of games together. It is on the Forney ISD calendar for Crosby Elementary.
Side by Side Studio: October 23
Story time plus crafts for a child age 3 to 8 and a grown-up. The book is Bo the Bat. Little artists make bat puppets and tie-dye bats; older artists try oil pastels and spooky art.
Crosby Elementary 1st Grade Program
Crosby first graders perform their music program for families.
Blackburn Shrek, Jr. at the FHS PAC
The Advanced Academics and Fine Arts Academy at Blackburn presents Shrek, Jr. The Musical on the big stage at the Forney High School Performing Arts Center. Rated G. Kids under 5 are free.
Wine Women and Wealth: October
The monthly Forney lunch meetup for women who want to learn about money and build real friendships, with a guest speaker each time. RSVP required.
Skyline Ward Chili Cook-Off and Trunk-or-Treat
Taste the chili and trick-or-treat from decorated car trunks. Kids can come in costume. It is a short drive up US-80.
Wilson Elementary Fall Festival
The Ed Wilson PTO hosts an evening of fall fun for Wilson families: kids zone games, a cake walk, candy stations, a costume contest and a vendor fair. $10 per family.
SBTC Crossover Evangelism Day at First Baptist Forney
Pastors in town for the SBTC annual meeting train with First Baptist Forney members in the morning, then walk Forney neighborhoods door to door in the afternoon. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Register on the church event page.
Forney Falloween
Forney's downtown fall festival takes over Main Street and Bois d'Arc Street with a candy station, food vendors and a makers market. Free to walk in.
TSW Wrestling at The OC (October)
Live pro wrestling taping in the OC Theatre.
PLSL Cheer Competition at The OC
Two-day youth cheer competition, Oct 24 and 25.
Scare on the Square (Rockwall)
Trick-or-treating at Boo Booths, bounce houses and Halloween fun on the historic square.
Drug Take-Back Day
Drop off old medicine safely with the police, about 15 minutes from Forney.
Spellman Museum of Forney History: 'More Than Toys' doll exhibit
A free downtown museum exhibit of antique dolls, Barbies and pop culture collections, open four days a week.
10th Annual Dia de los Muertos
Ten years of this one: art, music, workshops and cultural traditions at the Mesquite Arts Center.
Forney High Band at Bands of America Waco
The Forney High marching band competes at the Bands of America regional in Waco.
Huser Brothers at the Silver Saloon (Terrell)
Texas country brothers act at the Terrell dance hall. A grown-ups' nightcap after Falloween wraps up in downtown Forney. About 20 minutes away.
Junior Archeologist Field School (Mesquite)
A hands-on archaeology morning for kids at the historic park.
Aspasians Fall Marketplace (Rockwall)
Rockwall County's biggest craft and boutique market, 200-plus vendors, with proceeds funding college scholarships for local seniors. Free to get in and free to park.
Ed Sheeran: LOOP Tour at AT&T Stadium
Ed Sheeran brings the LOOP Tour to Arlington with Macklemore, Lukas Graham and Aaron Rowe.
TX Dynamix Haunted House Parents Night Out (Royse City)
Drop the kids at a haunted-house-themed parents night out and get four hours back. About 25 minutes from Forney.
Lake Country Jubilee (Terrell)
An afternoon jubilee at the Terrell Performing Arts Center. About 20 minutes from Forney.
Booked on Learning (Mesquite): October
October's Booked on Learning session at the Mesquite Main Library. Free. About 20 minutes from Forney.
Engage Workshop: Scholarship Writing (October)
The October run of the scholarship workshop for teens in grades 9 to 12. Finding scholarships, then writing the essays, personal statements and recommendation requests they ask for.
Spooky-Chic Afternoon Tea
A British-style three-course afternoon tea with savory sandwiches, a scone with clotted cream and jam, and three sweets. Wear your best witch hat or Halloween fascinator and the group votes on a favorite. Teens and up.
Amazing Spooktacular 5K and Monster 1-Mile (Mesquite)
A Halloween 5K and one mile run at Town East Mall that raises money for the Mesquite ISD Education Foundation. Costumes are welcome. Students pay less.
Oktoberfest Dallas at Flag Pole Hill (Dallas)
Oktoberfest Dallas fills Flag Pole Hill Park near White Rock Lake with German food, beer, a kid zone and live music. Pat Green headlines at 8:30 PM, with George Dunham and the Bird Dogs and Drew Cooper earlier in the day.
Boos and Moos at Huddin Homestead (Rockwall)
Wear your costume and trick or treat with the farm animals at Huddin Homestead. It is a come and go event, and the $15 farm admission gets you in (kids under 2 are free).
Blake Nation, a Blake Shelton tribute, at Southern Junction (Royse City)
Tribute band Blake Nation plays the Blake Shelton hits at Southern Junction, with the Lone Hiway Band opening. Ages 18 and up. Doors open at 6 PM and the show starts late.
TOMS Nationals at RPM Speedway (Crandall)
The Touring Outlaw Modified Series brings its Nationals to Crandall, with the Toddler Mods championship on the same night. Friday Oct 23 is night one and Thursday Oct 22 is a practice night with a pit party.
Mesquite Symphony Orchestra: Benedictus
The Mesquite Symphony's fall concert, about 20 minutes from Forney, includes a symphonic suite from the video game Hollow Knight. Tickets through the orchestra's site. Same day and building as the Dia de los Muertos celebration earlier that afternoon.
Frankentoys Craft
A Forney Arts Council makerspace session: turn thrift-shop toys into creepy Halloween decorations. First in a monthly makerspace series led by Karen Jensen.
Engage Workshop: Resin Art
Beginner-friendly workshop: mix, color and pour epoxy resin into molds with glitter and mica powders to make custom mini-figurines or trinket containers. All tools, safety gear and materials provided. Ages 14+, under 14 welcome with a trusted adult.
Feed The City Forney: Make Sandwiches for Neighbors
Volunteers pack sandwiches and lunch sacks for people who need a meal. Each person brings supplies for 25-30 meal kits. Kids under 18 need an adult.
Los Farmerz, Panter Belico & Mas at Gomez Western Wear Arena
Regional Mexican concert at the Mesquite arena (the old Mesquite Arena, now renamed Gomez Western Wear Arena). About 15 minutes from Forney.
Porcelain Painting Demonstration
Watch artist Joanna Burch paint porcelain live, ask questions, and stay for a drawing for two small giveaway pieces. All ages. Free for Forney Arts Council members.
Zombie Safari at Cousins Paintball
Last night of the haunted paintball hayride off FM 740. Riders shoot paintballs at live zombie targets; rider-only tickets available. Check the ticket page for ride times.
Karaoke Night at Forney Brewing
Karaoke in the downtown taproom.
Crochet a Lacy Hairbow (beginner class)
Make a pretty lacy hair bow with a simple two-row pattern, and choose how long and wide you want it.
Fate's Walk N' Treat Halloween Boofest (Fate)
A free City of Fate Halloween party with a costume contest, trick-or-treat candy booths, train rides, face painting, petting zoo, pumpkin patch and the Fate Artisan and Farmers' Market. About 20 minutes from Forney.
NWA Texas / TSW Pro Wrestling Clinic
Want to try pro wrestling? Pros including Hall of Famer James Beard, Tim Storm, Bam Bam Malone and Frank Stone teach a hands-on clinic. The TSW show is at The OC that evening.
Drug Take-Back Day (Forney drop-off)
Drop off old or unused medicine, no questions asked and no ID needed. Pills and liquids in sealed original bottles are accepted. No needles or syringes.
Basics of Drawing Series at the Forney Arts House
A beginner drawing class taught by award-winning Forney artist Cindy Fritz. You learn to draw and shade shapes, a tree, an animal, a person and a face. All supplies are provided except a 9x12 sketch pad.
Dallas Jazz Orchestra at the 8 Second Club: October 25
Live big band jazz.
PLSL Cheer Competition at The OC: Day 2
Day two of the PLSL cheer competition at The OC arena.
Gobble Games Team Entry Deadline
Last day for youth soccer teams to enter the City of Forney's 2nd Annual Gobble Games tournament, played Nov 20 to 22 at Forney Community Park. Divisions run 6U through 14U for Academy, Recreational and Competitive teams, and rosters freeze Nov 12 at noon. Enter through the GotSport link; details are on the city's Gobble Games page.
Expressive Art Workshop: Colorful Me
Kids and teens make a 'Colors of Me' card while talking about who they are and what makes them special. A licensed social worker who loves art leads it.
Youth Nerf or Treat at First Methodist Forney
A night for youth with a Nerf war, a costume contest, and dinner. All youth are invited.
Bounce House Sunday at The Endeavor Church
A church service with bounce houses for kids during the service. Families are invited.
SBTC Annual Meeting at First Baptist Forney
The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention holds its statewide annual meeting in Forney this year, hosted by First Baptist Church. Pastors and church messengers from across Texas come for two days of sessions, a church-planter commissioning and a Tuesday president's lunch. Sessions are open; meals need registration at sbtexas.com/am26. A Spanish-language session runs Sunday, Oct 25, 5:30-8:30 PM.
American Red Cross Blood Drive at The OC (October)
The Red Cross bloodmobile returns to the OC multipurpose room.
Halloween Happenings at the Library (Mesquite)
Halloween craft, temporary tattoos, games, a photo booth and trick-or-treating inside the library. Ages 10 and under.
Jones Panera Bread Spirit Night
Dinner out where a share of the tab goes back to Jones Intermediate.
Warren Middle School 7th Football vs Jackson
Warren Middle School hosts Jackson for 7th grade football.
Feed My Sheep Texas (Terrell)
A day-long Feed My Sheep Texas gathering in Terrell. Lunch and two free books are included.
Themer Middle School Apex Fundraiser Kickoff
Themer kicks off its campus Apex fundraiser.
Warren Middle School Girls Volleyball at Themer
Warren plays Themer in a crosstown middle school volleyball night.
Ribbon Cutting: Forney Smiles Dentistry and Implants
The Forney Chamber celebrates a new dental office with a ribbon cutting.
Parent and Family Engagement Conversations: October 27
Forney ISD family engagement session.
Forney High Band at AT&T Stadium
The Forney High band competes in the USBands World Class Southwestern Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Our band, on that field.
Warren Middle School 8th Grade Football at Jackson
Warren's 8th grade team plays Jackson Middle School.
Johnson Elementary Scholastic Book Fair Family Night
Family night at the Johnson Elementary Scholastic Book Fair. Bring the kids and shop the fair together.
Johnson Elementary 4th Grade Music Program
Johnson Elementary fourth graders put on their fall music program.
Bilingual Toddler Storytime at Mesquite Main Library: October 27
The weekly bilingual storytime for toddlers. Free, about 20 minutes from Forney.
Scene Nights at Mesquite Main Library
An evening program at the main library. Free and open to the public, about 20 minutes from Forney.
Doodling for Relaxation (Teens)
A relaxing doodling class led by instructor Flisha Stewart: you make calm repeating patterns from simple shapes, lines and dots. Two evening sessions.
Help Me Think: community mastermind meetup
A group meetup where small tables of neighbors help each other work through a real problem or idea. Each person brings one challenge and the group thinks it through together.
The Odyssey Book Club and Discussion Group
Read Homer's ancient adventure poem The Odyssey together over six weeks and talk about the monsters, heroes and the new movie. Bring your own copy (Emily Wilson translation). Adults.
Chamber Connect & Learn: Speed Networking
October's Connect & Learn is a fast-paced speed networking hour.
VIB Luncheon (Terrell): October
A casual lunch where local business owners meet and swap ideas, about 20 minutes from Forney.
Preschool Storytime at Mesquite Main Library: October 28
Books, rhymes and a craft for preschoolers. Free, about 20 minutes from Forney.
Halloween and Fall Tote Bag Workshop
Sew a lined tote bag in Halloween or fall fabric. It is beginner friendly, all supplies are included, and you pick your own fabric. Only four seats.
Trunk or Treat at The OC with Forney ISD PD and Forney PD
Forney ISD Police, Forney PD, Brookshire's and BJ's team up for a trunk or treat at The OC. Decorated trunks in the east parking lot and the Theater Wing, candy for the kids, and a chance to meet the officers who work in the schools.
Brown Middle School Band Fall Concert
Brown Middle School's bands play their fall concert. Same night as the trunk or treat at The OC, so plan the evening.
Sunnyvale Library Storytime: Monsters, Blobs and Pumpkins
Books and a craft about silly monsters and pumpkins for kids ages 2 to 5. About 15 minutes from Forney.
Trunk or Treat at First Methodist Forney
First Methodist of Forney's trunk-or-treat. The church is asking members to host decorated trunks (no scary ones), so expect a kid-friendly candy night.
Trivia Night at Forney Brewing
Team up with friends and answer trivia questions at the Forney Brewing taproom in the historic district. It runs on Wednesday nights.
Concert by the Lake: Rockwall Philharmonic
The Rockwall Philharmonic closes out the free lakeside concert season at The Harbor, about 25 minutes from Forney.
OC Academies Improv Night: October
The OC Academies return to the OC Theatre for another student improv performance night.
Three Whimsical Witches Acrylic Painting
Paint a trio of whimsical witches just in time for Halloween weekend at the Forney Arts House.
Terrell Real Estate and Development Outlook
Quarterly briefing from city leaders on zoning changes, new projects and what is getting built in Terrell.
Forney 9th and JV Football vs Tyler Legacy
JV hosts Tyler Legacy at City Bank Stadium. The freshman game is on the road the same night.
Trick or Treat Raven (October 29)
A second sitting of the Trick or Treat Raven acrylic workshop, this one in the morning. No experience needed, all supplies provided, and it works as a family activity. Spanish speakers welcome.
Youth Art Class: Bats Out At Night
The weekly art class for kids ages 6 to 10. This week's theme is Bats Out At Night.
Library Playdate at Mesquite North Branch: October 29
Open play morning for little ones at the north branch. Free, about 20 minutes from Forney.
Ben Parks Golf Classic (Heath)
A four-man scramble golf tournament that raises money for Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Texas. It is the 10th year of the event.
First Monday Trade Days: November (Canton)
Canton's First Monday Trade Days is the big outdoor flea market with hundreds of acres of vendors, food and antiques. It runs Thursday through Sunday before the first Monday of the month, and shoppers can walk the grounds from dawn to dusk.
Thursday Trivia and Music Bingo at Beer Me! Taproom (Fate): Oct 29
Free trivia and music bingo every Thursday night at Beer Me! Taproom in Fate. No cost to play.
North Forney Freshman Football: Rockwall-Heath at North Forney
North Forney freshmen host Rockwall-Heath at Better Life Stadium. The JV plays in Rockwall that night.
Jones Band Parent Demo Concert
Jones Intermediate beginner band students show parents what they have learned so far this year. Runs 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
OC Theatre Academy: Green Screen Improv Show (October)
The OC Theatre Academy's October improv night. Same fast, made-up-on-the-spot format, all new scenes.
Doodling for Relaxation (Adults)
A relaxing doodling class led by instructor Flisha Stewart: you make calm repeating patterns from simple shapes, lines and dots. Two evening sessions.
Themer Middle School Band Fall Concert
Themer band students play their fall concert in the gym.
Rhea Trolls, The Musical!: opening night
Rhea Intermediate Fine Arts Academy students perform Trolls, The Musical! at the Forney High School Performing Arts Center. Rated G. Kids under 5 are free.
Also new in Forney
Swig (dirty soda drive-thru)
Swig, the Utah soda-and-cookie drive-thru known for 'dirty sodas', is building out a 1,450 sq ft shop in the Forney East center on FM 548. Two state records point to it: a TDLR construction filing for a 'SWIG' tenant build-out to 'prepare and serve gourmet soda drinks', and a Texas sales tax permit issued September 16 to Savory Swig Stores LLC, Swig's corporate entity. Swig has not posted a Forney page or an opening date yet.
Taco Bell #3 (N FM 548)
Forney is getting a third Taco Bell. Franchisee Southern Multifoods lists 'Taco Bell #42787, 820 N FM 548, Forney' under new locations coming soon and is already hiring, and the state issued the store's sales tax permit on September 16. The two existing Forney stores are on Pinson Road and FM 741. No opening date has been posted.
Tiger Spa Car Wash (coming soon)
A new Tiger Spa Car Wash is coming to the corner of 223 S. FM 548, a modern freestanding facility about 5,659 sq ft. The City of Forney approved the site plan and construction is underway in 2026.
Target is open at Village at Gateway
Target's Gateway store is open, following its grand opening on Sunday, July 26. Target lists an approximately 148,000 sq ft store with Drive Up, Order Pickup, CVS Pharmacy, Starbucks, Target Optical and expanded fresh food.
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