Events for October 2022
Benbrook Area Chamber of Commerce
Oct 1    BENBROOK HERITAGE FEST 2022 - THIS SATURDAY
BENBROOK HERITAGE FEST 2022 - THIS SATURDAY, 10/1
Benbrook is “saddling up” to host its annual Heritage Fest on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Dutch Branch Park, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This FREE family-friendly event is packed full of exciting western entertainment, musical performances, food, a mechanical bull, axe throwing, petting zoo, mini-golf, chuckwagon dinner and dance, and many other activities honoring our community’s western heritage. Attendees are also invited to participate in a dog costume contest, stick horse race, and a homemade cookie contest. Enjoy live entertainment by Heroes of the Old West, Sallie’s School of Dance, FootWorks Performing Arts Studio, The Remedy Band, Jarrod Sterrett and The Hired Guns, and headliner Southern Chrome Band. 

Tentative Heritage Fest Schedule

9:30 AM                       Cookie Contest Check-In

 10:00 AM                    Welcome from Mayor

10:15 AM                     Sallie's School of Dance

10:30 AM                     Old West Reenactment, Dog Costume Contest Check-In, and Story Time hosted by Benbrook Public Library

11:00 AM                     Dog Judging on Main Stage

12:00 PM                     Cookie Winner Announced and Story Time hosted by Benbrook Public Library

12:15 PM                     Old West Reenactment

12:30 PM                     The Remedy Band

1:30 PM                       Old West Reenactment

2:00 PM                       Story Time hosted by Benbrook Public Library

2:30 PM                      Jarrod Sterrett and The Hired Guns

3:00 PM                      Stick Horse Race Check-In

3:30 PM                      Stick Horse Races

5:00 PM                      FootWorks Performing Arts Center Performance

5:45 PM                      Southern Chrome Band

6:00 PM                      Chuckwagon Dinner & Dance



 
Date: October 1, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: Dutch Branch Park
Behind Benbrook Community Center YMCA
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 1, 2022
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Oct 5    BENBROOK BUSINESS EXCHANGE (Leads II)
BENBROOK BUSINESS EXCHANGE (formerly Leads II)
BRING YOUR LUNCH

Benbrook Business Exchange is comprised of individuals, each promoting growth within their business. This group helps our members build relationships and participate in a progressive, productive, value-focused networking group.
If you are interested in joining BBE or a Leads group, please attend.  Everyone is welcome.
Watch your emails for BBE coffees, lunches and after hours.
Date: October 5, 2022
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Album Benbrook
8601 Cook Ranch Rd
Benbrook, TX  76126
Contact: Ralinda Owens 817.800.5853
EMail: RalindaOwens@att.net
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 5, 2022
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Oct 5    Westside Farmers Market
WESTSIDE FARMERS MARKET
EVERY WEDNESDAY 2 - 6 PM
Date: October 5, 2022
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Westside Presbyterian Church
8700 Chapin Rd
Fort Worth, TX  76116

 
Contact: 817-776-3749
Date/Time Details: Every Wednesday, 2 - 6 pm
Oct 6    Texas Custom Sportswear Ribbon Cutting & 50th Anniversary Celebration
Texas Custom Sportswear is celebrating 50 years and a new location! Join us for a ribbon cutting, live band, great food and drink, as well as some fun giveaways! Plus, a special announcement! This will not be your typical ribbon cutting!
Date: October 6, 2022
Time: 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: https://texassportswearusa.com/
Location: 4704 Benbrook Blvd,
Fort Worth, TX 76116
Contact: Stephen Rios
EMail: stephen@texassportswear.net
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 6, 2022
4:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Oct 6    Partners of Album Cocktail Hour
PARTNERS OF ALBUM COCKTAIL HOUR
Mingle with other area professionals and join us to learn how to grow your business through our just around the corner partnership.
RSVP By 10/3
Date: October 6, 2022
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Album Benbrook
8601 Cook Ranch Rd.
Benbrook, TX  76126
Contact: 817.423.1000
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 6, 2022
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Oct 6    City Council Meeting
City of Benbrook Regular Council Meeting
*Agenda posted on City Page the Friday prior to meeting date
Date: October 6, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.cityofbenbrook.com
Location:

City Hall
911 Winscott Road
Benbrook, TX  76126

Contact: City of Benbrook
EMail: info@cityofbenbrook.com
Date/Time Details: 7:00 pm - Meeting Called To Order
Fees/Admission: None
Oct 11    LEADS I - BRING YOUR LUNCH 10/11/22
LEADS I - Program starts at 12:00 pm
Bring your lunch.

BACC Leads Group I is an industry specific limited group comprised of individuals, each representing an industry or trade line, to help promote growth within their business.  Members build relationships and participate in a progressive, productive, value-focused networking group to acquire fresh business opportunities that extend well beyond their personal network and share ideas and strategies that stimulate networking growth and success.
 
Date: October 11, 2022
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Album Benbrook
8601 Cook Ranch Rd
Benbrook, TX  76126


 
EMail: Marty.Harrison@floorsinc.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 11, 2022
11:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING A LEADS GROUP, PLEASE JOIN US.

 
Oct 12    Westside Farmers Market
WESTSIDE FARMERS MARKET
EVERY WEDNESDAY 2 - 6 PM
Date: October 12, 2022
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Westside Presbyterian Church
8700 Chapin Rd
Fort Worth, TX  76116

 
Contact: 817-776-3749
Date/Time Details: Every Wednesday, 2 - 6 pm
Oct 13    BACC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
BACC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Please let me know if you will be attending.
Date: October 13, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:

Mira Vista Country Club
6600 Mira Vista Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX  76132

Contact: Terri Davis
EMail: terri.davis@benbrookchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 13, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Executive Board to meet at 11:30 am
Oct 13    FEAST IN THE FORT - A PARENTING CENTER EVENT
FEAST AT THE FORT - THE PARENTING CENTER EVENT
Join The Parenting Center for a fun-filled night and a worthy cause with friends at the 8th Annual BoomerJack's Feast in the Fort.  The evening includes a pre-dinner cocktail hour, a menu curated by Chef Jon Bonnell, live music from The Pictures Bank, and a silent and live auction.  With your partnership at Feast in the Fort, our Fort Worth and Tarrant County neighbors will have the opportunity to experience the improved well-being, enhanced quality of life and healthy relationships they seek.
Date: October 13, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: THE OSTREUM
108 South Frwy #130
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
Contact: Tracy Schultz 817-632-5514
EMail: tschultz@theparentingcenter.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 13, 2022
6:00 p.m. - Cocktail Hour
7:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Dinner, Music and Auction
Fees/Admission: Tickets, Tables and Sponsorships available.  tpcfeast22.givesmart.com
Contact:  Tracy Schultz, Asst. Director of Development and Marketing
817-632-5514 or tshultz@theparentingcenter.org 
 
Oct 19    Westside Farmers Market
WESTSIDE FARMERS MARKET
EVERY WEDNESDAY 2 - 6 PM
Date: October 19, 2022
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Westside Presbyterian Church
8700 Chapin Rd
Fort Worth, TX  76116

 
Contact: 817-776-3749
Date/Time Details: Every Wednesday, 2 - 6 pm
Oct 20    City Council Meeting
City of Benbrook Regular Council Meeting
*Agenda posted on City Page the Friday prior to meeting date
Date: October 20, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.cityofbenbrook.com
Location: City Hall
911 Winscott Road
Benbrook, TX  76126
Contact: City of Benbrook
EMail: info@cityofbenbrook.com
Date/Time Details: 7:00 pm - Meeting Called to Order
Fees/Admission: None
Oct 21    HAPPY HALLOWTEEN - BENBROOK YMCA TEEN NIGHT
HAPPY HALLOWTEEN BENBROOK YMCA TEEN NIGHT
Who says you are too old to dress up?  Join us for a special Teen Night with fun murder mystery games, basketball, music, games and food!  Door prizes plus best costume prizes will be given out.
Date: October 21, 2022
Time: 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Location:

Benbrook Community Center YMCA
1899 Winscott Rd
Benbrook, TX  76126

Contact: Jenny McCullough
EMail: jmccullough@ymcafw.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 21, 2022
8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE for members & non-members
MUST REGISTER  www.ymcafw.org/benbrook
OR 817-249-0500
Oct 25    RIBBON CUTTING - REBECCA M MARTIN, LLC AND UPHAM ROAD
RIBBON CUTTING
REBECCA M MARTIN, LLC & UPHAM ROAD 
Date: October 25, 2022
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: BACC Office
401 Cozby St N
Benbrook, TX  76126
EMail: terri.davis@benbrookchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
11:30 am
Ribbon cutting at 12:00 pm
Oct 26    Westside Farmers Market
WESTSIDE FARMERS MARKET
EVERY WEDNESDAY 2 - 6 PM
Date: October 26, 2022
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Westside Presbyterian Church
8700 Chapin Rd
Fort Worth, TX  76116

 
Contact: 817-776-3749
Date/Time Details: Every Wednesday, 2 - 6 pm
Oct 27    THINK PINK! STEVENSON OAKS
THINK PINK!
STEVENSON OAKS METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

Stevenson Oaks is closing out Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a bang!  Invite your daughters, granddaughters and girlfriends to learn how to detect the early signs of breast cancer from a 2-time survivor, Diane Roberts
Refreshments will be served.
RSVP by October 24th.  Monica - 817.383.0343 OR mpaulino@mrcaff.org
Date: October 27, 2022
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Stevenson Oaks
6251 Stevenson Oaks Drive
Fort Worth, TX  76123
Contact: Monica Paulino at 817.383.0343
EMail: mpaulino@mrcaff.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 27, 2022
4:30 pm
Oct 28    TRUNK OR TREAT - BENBROOK YMCA
TRUNK OR TREAT
BENBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER YMCA
Dress up the family and get ready for a fun night filled with Trick or Treating and games!  We will have a DJ, food trucks and plenty of fun activities for the whole family.  Best of all, this spooktacular event is free for everyone!
If you would like to have a truck or booth at event please contact Tonya Gertz at tgertz@ymcafw.org.

 
Date: October 28, 2022
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Benbrook Community Center YMCA
1899 Winscott Rd, Benbrook, TX  76126
Front parking lot
Contact: Tonya Gertz
EMail: tgertz@ymcafw.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 28th
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Oct 31    THE CHURCH AT BENBROOK'S FALL FESTIVAL
THE CHURCH AT BENBROOK'S FALL FESTIVAL
Safe Family Friendly -
All Indoors
Fun Games, Blow-up Obstacle Course and Prize Giveaways
(including 3 Flatscreen TVs and MORE!)
Date: October 31, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: The Church at Benbrook
930 Winscott Rd
Benbrook, TX  76126
Date/Time Details: Monday, October 31, 2022
6:00 - 8:00 pm