This weekend in Lubbock County, TX

Browse a variety of junk and rust finds, vintage clothing and jewelry, plus Santa Claus items. Most pieces are repurposed.

Attendees can explore farm-fresh produce and handcrafted goods while connecting with independent vendors from West Texas at Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Foundation, Inc. Free classes and activities are available, featuring options such as yoga and canning workshops. The market offers opportunities to stock up on local favorites, learn new skills, and enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere.

Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween craft at your local McCoy’s, where kids can decorate a bucket that glows in the dark. Participation is free and no registration is required. Supplies are limited. This activity takes place at all McCoy’s locations.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos early by decorating your own sugar skull. All materials are provided, making it simple to participate. This activity welcomes all ages.

Head out for a bit of fun and play. Take a break and enjoy a lighthearted time.

Enjoy a $15 themed paint party where each session offers a curated gallery of designs to choose from. Register online to reserve a specific design, or walk in and select from the options available on site. Participants paint on a pre-stained wood surface and take home a finished piece to keep or gift. The activity welcomes all ages, including young children. It is also possible to register for more than one design. Themes rotate across the season, including Fall Fun, Halloween, More Halloween Fun, Thanksgiving, Christmas Trios and Ornament Sets, Christmas Signs, and Christmas Everything.

At the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock, the Out of the Darkness Walk brings the community together for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s flagship fundraiser. This noncompetitive walk unites people affected by suicide and the supporters who stand with them to increase awareness and raise essential funds for prevention. Held in communities across the country, the event shares a clear message that suicide can be prevented and that no one is alone.

Pa’lla Vamos Fiesta returns to Frazier Alumni Pavilion with a celebration that fuels youth sports access. Attendance supports scholarships that help kids participate in baseball, basketball, soccer, dance, martial arts, and more. The mission is to open doors for young people to play, grow, and build leadership through the character-shaping experiences of sport. Table sponsorships are available for those who want to support the cause and amplify the event’s impact.

The National Flea Market Fall Festival features live music, trick or treating from select vendors, and a full slate of costume fun. Pets and customers can step into the spotlight for on-site costume contests, while vendors compete in a separate contest decided by Facebook voting, with the winner announced online. Creative spirits can head to pumpkin decorating for a hands-on project. Entry for decorating is $3, and participants should bring their own pumpkin. Those interested in the pumpkin contest can sign up at the National Markets Office. Three winners are selected for each event. The middle outdoor pavilion is the noted location.

This is an open invitation to get together and play.

Bert Kreischer presents Permission to Party at Buddy Holly Hall. Doors open before the event begins, with the start to follow.