Registration is being accepted through Nov. 12 for teams participating in the Tri-Town Amazing Race. The event includes 10 challenges (both mental and physical) in Lewisville, Flower Mound and Highland Village to encourage team bonding. The event is open to ages 8 and up. Teams of 2-6 people will be eligible. Check-in is at 8 a.m. Nov. 20. Race begins at 9 a.m. $40 per team of two with $5 for each additional person. The event starts at Doubletree Ranch Park, 310 Highland Village Road, Highland Village. 972-317-7430. http://hvparks.com
Sept. 18: Head to Main Street for Cattle Drive Parade
The Huffines Auto Dealerships Cattle Drive Parade will travel along Main Street in Lewisville from Cowan Avenue to Mill Street, then go north on Mill Street to the Bill Weaver Arena. Arena events include a petting zoo, pony rides, an antique trailer display, food trucks and live music. 2-6 p.m. Free (admission). 972-219-3401. https://tinyurl.com/s6u8fyy9
Sept. 18: Let your dog make a splash
Flower Mound’s outdoor pool will be open for the annual Doggie Dive, which includes contests for best trick, fastest swimming and best costume. Dogs must have proof of rabies vaccine. Free. 1-4:30 p.m. Preregistration required. Flower Mound Community Activity Center Outdoor Water Park, 1200 Gerault Road. 972-874-7275. https://tinyurl.com/23ms339w
Sept. 24-25: Grab your hat and boots for Western Days Festival
Enjoy live music, a Western Market, a craft beer pavilion, a blacksmith, a mechanical bull, pony rides, a car show, a world tamale eating championship and more. 5-11:30 p.m. (Sept. 24), 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. (Sept. 25). Free (admission before 7 p.m.), $15 (admission after 7 p.m. for those 13 years old and older). Wayne Ferguson Plaza, 150 W. Church St., Lewisville. https://tinyurl.com/34rrsd4u
Sept. 27: Learn how to make a traditional Indian dish
Flower Mound Public Library staffer Supriya Srinivasa will talk about one of the world’s most popular dishes, chicken tikka masala. This Cuisines Around the World event will include a demonstration on making the traditional Indian dish. 7 p.m. Free. To register, contact [email protected] or call 972-874-6165. Flower Mound Public Library, 3030 Broadmoor Lane, Flower Mound. https://tinyurl.com/2e2y9du2
Oct. 2: Rock the night away
Reputation (A Taylor Swift Experience) will perform at Concerts in the Park. Concessions will be for sale. Overflow parking is available at Copperas Branch Park. 7 p.m. Free. Doubletree Ranch Park, 310 Highland Village Road, Highland Village. www.highlandvillage.org/534/Concerts-in-the-Park
Oct. 8: Dress up your dog, celebrate Halloween
This annual Woof-O-Ween dog costume event includes several award categories. There will also be a photo area. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Hound Mound Dog Park, 1202 S. Garden Ridge Blvd., Flower Mound. https://tinyurl.com/23ms339w
Oct. 16: Sample some brews with live music, food trucks
Best Little Brewfest features more than 70 craft breweries plus some wine and ciders. The event also includes live music and food trucks. 1:30-7 p.m. $35-$65. Wayne Ferguson Plaza, 150 W. Church St., Lewisville. https://tinyurl.com/acfmcrxf
