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Power Pro’s Truck Tour due Oct. 15

Power Pro’s Truck Tour Stop will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 15 at Hometown Building Center, 409 E. Highway 199, No. 2766, in Springtown.

Attendees can test Power Pro fasteners, watch live demonstrations and speak with product experts. This stop will also include jobsite-ready swag and giveaways.

Spooktacular ladies’ bingo set Oct. 15

Ladies in the community can dust off their witch hats, capes and costumes for the Azle Lions Club’s Monster Mash Ladies Music Bingo night scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 at 412 Commerce St.

Tickets are $40 and include four rounds of bingo. All proceeds from the event will help support the Azle Lions Club’s Blessing Box program that helps fight food insecurity in the community. Attendees who bring a new children’s book for the Lions Club’s Christmas Angel Tree program will also receive an extra raffle ticket.

To purchase tickets, visit https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML1KKMQK7QCQR/checkout/JMPQ6UK7RWBNCVO5YKV7CV33?src=webqr.

For more information, send an email to [email protected].

Art and Butterfly Festival arrives Oct. 17

Creativity will officially take flight at The FeedLot, 225 Church St., Saturday, Oct. 17 for the Art and Butterfly Festival.

Set from 8 a.m. to noon during the Azle Farmers Market, the family-friendly festival promises a morning “where art meets the wonder of nature,” featuring a butterfly experience, natural journaling, live music, shopping and, of course, art.

For more information, send a text message to 682-262-8923 or an email to [email protected].

Fenders & Flapjacks event set Oct. 17

Community members looking for a fun morning out can head to the main parking lot at Azle High School, 1200 Boyd Road, for the Fenders & Flapjacks Fundraiser scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Admission to the car show is free.

Pancake breakfast plates will be served for a donation that directly benefits the Hornet Wrestling Booster Club to support the Azle High School wrestling team.

To register a show vehicle, participants can sign up when the gates open at 7 a.m. The entry fee is $20 per vehicle, managed by Baddies Garage. Awards across multiple categories will be announced during the trophy ceremony concluding the morning at 11:30 a.m.

AML’s fall book sale due Oct. 23-24

Save the date for the Azle Memorial Library’s fall book sale from noon to 5:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 and 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at 333 W. Main St.

To prepare for the book sale, the AML is now accepting donations of gently used books, DVDs and jigsaw puzzles. Residents can bring their donated items to the library information desk.

During the sale, all books will be $1 or less and jigsaw puzzles will be $3. Cash is preferred but cards will be accepted for purchases of $5 and more. Proceeds benefit the Azle Library Trust.

APD hosts Trunk or Treat Oct. 24

Azle’s finest ghosts and goblins are invited to attend Trunk or Treat from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at The FeedLot, 225 Church St.

Hosted by the Azle Police Department, Trunk or Treat is a safe alternative to trick-or-treating. As local businesses, organizations and residents decorate their trunks and park in The FeedLot, kids will be able to go from trunk to trunk and fill their bags with candy — while also showing off their Halloween costumes — in a safe and controlled environment.

Trunk or Treat is a free family-friendly event open to the community.

Church at Azle’s Harvest Fest set Oct. 28

Harvest Fest 2026, a free autumn celebration, will be held at the main property at The Church at Azle, 1801 S. Stewart St. from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28.

The event will feature a variety of entertainment including inflatables, face painting, carnival games and treats fitted for the season. To support local families facing food insecurity ahead of the winter season, participants are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items such as shelf-stable pantry goods or canned meals. The donation drive will directly benefit the local Blessing Box initiative, managed in partnership with Servolution Network.

For more information, submit questions through The Church at Azle contact page at thechurchatazle.com, send a text message to 817-444-9973 or an email to [email protected].

Community Trunk or Treat arrives Oct. 30

Annunziato Jiu Jitsu, CJ’s Play Corner and Redemption Barbell will team up to host a community Trunk or Treat at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 at 118 S. Stewart St.

Families are invited to bring the kids in costume and enjoy decorated trunks, candy, treats and a fun evening with the community. Event attendees are also invited to decorate a trunk and hand out candy.

Ash Creek Church hosts Fall Fest Oct. 31

Ash Creek Baptist Church returns with its annual Fall Fest from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at 300 S. Stewart St.

Everyone is welcome to attend the free event, which will feature food, games, rides, a hayride, barrel train, a four-story rock-climbing wall and giant inflatable obstacle courses (one for big kids and one for preschoolers).

Email [email protected] with any questions.

Azle Lake Run returns Nov. 7

Come and enjoy a fun-filled morning of brisk walking or running with friends, family and dogs Saturday, Nov. 7 for the 45th annual Azle Lake Run at Ash Creek Park.

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in three races: the 10K beginning at 8 a.m., the 5K starting at 8:10 a.m. and the one-mile Color Run beginning at 8:17 a.m. The top finisher awards presentation will follow the events at approximately 9:15 a.m.

All proceeds benefit the Azle Area Ministerial Alliance, which gives back to local organizations such as the Community Caring Center, the Eagle Mountain Pregnancy Help Center, Good N.E.W.S. Living at Home/Block Nurse Program and the Azle High School Marching Green Pride band.

Registration for the Azle Lake Run must be completed by Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 11:59 p.m. to guarantee a Dri-FIT T-shirt or white Color Run T-shirt. Packets can be picked up from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at Anytime Fitness located at 248 Park St.

To participate in the Azle Lake Run, register at runazle.org.

Christmas on Main Street arrives Dec. 5

The Azle Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Christmas on Main Street Dec. 5.

The event will offer a Christmas market, free children's activities inside 404 Main Place, and the annual Azle Lions Club car show.

After the festival, the official tree lightings at City Hall and the Azle Historical Museum will take place, followed by a lighted parade on Main Street.

Registration is open for vendors and parade entries. Visit azlechristmasonmain.com for more information or to register.

Azle Reindeer Run slated Dec. 5

The 2026 Reindeer Run is coming to Main Street!

Join the Azle Spirit Boosters Saturday, Dec. 5 at Azle Central Park, 263 W. Main St., from 8-11 a.m. for a festive morning of running, walking, cheering and holiday fun.

Registration is $15 until Nov. 22 and includes an official Reindeer Run event T-shirt, a photo with Buzzy and a post-run/walk warm beverage. All proceeds will benefit the Azle High School Cheer and Hornet Muscle teams.

Email [email protected] for sponsor, vendor and youth opportunities. Visit https://tinyurl.com/y4jy6yd2 to sign up for the Reindeer Run.


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