Old Town has a full fall calendar, with cookie decorating on Olive Street, live music on Main, and a worship night coming to Bates Street. There are chances to try something new with the kids, plan a night out, or get a little holiday shopping done close to home. Here are some dates to keep handy as you make your October and November plans.

Make an afternoon or evening of it. Leave a little room around your plans for a meal, a visit to a nearby shop, or a walk along Bates Street. And yes, Depot Nights is coming back, too.

Lotería and nights out on Main Street

Luna Loco has two chances to play lotería, the Mexican bingo game, while the bars and music venues along Main Street have their own fall plans. Check the linked event pages for tickets, reservations and age requirements.

October 18, 1–3 p.m., and October 29, 7–9 p.m. — Lotería at Luna Loco, 228 S. Main Street. Bring a few friends for a game with prizes. Luna Loco calendar

October 23, 8:30 p.m. — J P Harlan at Keller Tavern, 128 S. Main Street, according to the artist concert listing. Concert listing

October 22 and 29, and November 5, 12 and 19, 9 p.m.–midnight — Karaoke with DJ Big E at Keller Tavern, 128 S. Main Street. Pick one of the dates on his calendar and bring your song requests. DJ Big E calendar

October 22, 23 and 24 — Shotzee’s has The Bad Chiro on October 22, 7:30–10:30 p.m.; The Halftones on October 23, 8:30–11:30 p.m.; and Raised on Journey on October 24, 8:30–11:30 p.m. The venue is at 134 S. Main Street. Shotzee’s calendar

October 31, 9 p.m.–midnight — Halloween Bash with Reanimate 1988 at Hollywood’s Pour Shack, 250 S. Main Street. Check the organizer’s listing for reservations and age requirements. Event details

November 5, 7:30 p.m. — J P Harlan at Shotzee’s, 134 S. Main Street, according to the artist concert listing. Concert listing

November 4 and November 18, 6–7:30 p.m. — Hush, 211 S. Main Street, has Tequila After Dark on November 4 and The Art of Japanese Whisky: The House of Suntory on November 18. These are ticketed tasting events; check the individual listing before reserving. Hush event calendar

Make something for fall

Salt & Light Collective at 138 Olive Street has a busy stretch of hands-on classes. Choose something seasonal to make with the kids, or book a creative evening for yourself. Registration is required, so check the class page for current availability and age requirements. Browse classes and registration

October 25, 3:30–5 p.m. — Bohemian Boo Cookie Class at Salt & Light Collective (138 Olive Street) for adults and kids ages 5 and up.

October 27, 4–5:30 p.m., or October 30, 9:30–11 a.m. — Spooky Treat Bag Pop-Up Sewing at Salt & Light Collective (138 Olive Street) for kids ages 8 and up. Some sewing-machine knowledge is needed.

October 29, 7–8:30 p.m. — Fall Wreath Sash Sewing at Salt & Light Collective (138 Olive Street) for adults with some sewing-machine knowledge.

October 30, 7–8:30 p.m. — Sugar Skull Pumpkin Craft at Salt & Light Collective (138 Olive Street) for teens and adults, with a painted faux pumpkin and floral crown.

A moon-making evening at 139 Olive

Create a glowing, textured moon wall piece with Kittu of Muse & Make at 139 Olive, 139 Olive Street, on October 29, 6–9 p.m. The beginner-friendly 3D LED Moon Wall Art Workshop is $95 per person, with materials and guided instruction included. Registration is required. Moon workshop details and registration

More creative dates at Salt & Light Collective

October 31, 10:30 a.m.–noon, or November 1, 4–5:30 p.m. — Succulent Pumpkin Harvest Workshop at Salt & Light Collective (138 Olive Street) for adults and kids ages 8 and up.

November 3, 6–8:30 p.m., or November 14, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Intro to Stained Glass at Salt & Light Collective (138 Olive Street) for ages 16 and up.

November 7, 10:30 a.m.–noon — Autumn Canopy Watercolor at Salt & Light Collective (138 Olive Street) for adults and kids ages 8 and up.

November 20, 7–8:30 p.m. — Autumn in Every Bite Cookie Class at Salt & Light Collective (138 Olive Street) for teens ages 12 and up and adults.

November 22, 3–4:30 p.m. — Pumpkin Patch Technique Cookie Class at Salt & Light Collective (138 Olive Street) for adults and kids ages 5 and up.

For the family classes at Salt & Light Collective (138 Olive Street), children need a ticketed adult at the kids-and-adults cookie workshops; the succulent workshops require a paid accompanying adult for children under 16, and watercolor requires one for children under 12. Check each listing when booking.

For kids who want more time in the kitchen, November’s Supper Club at Salt & Light Collective (138 Olive Street) is a three-session cooking course for ages 10 and up. It meets November 2, 9 and 16, 5–6:30 p.m., and includes a family entrée to take home. Register for the full course rather than an individual date. Supper Club details

There’s another art night on Main Street: SUNMED hosts a watercolor class on October 22, 6–8:30 p.m., at 255C S. Main Street. The organizer lists it for ages 21 and up with registration required. Watercolor class details

Gather with neighbors this November

November brings a few different ways to spend time together around Old Town, including an evening on Bates Street and an early holiday market.

November 2, 7–9 p.m. — Día de Los Muertos Reiki Sound Bath Ceremony at Nopalita Café, 139 S. Elm Street. The remembrance gathering includes sound bowls, guided meditation and an ofrenda. The ticket includes a café drink and a place on the lawn; check the organizer’s listing for what to bring. Event details

November 12, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. — The Keller Chamber’s 2026 Nonprofit Luncheon at Kalla Events, 121 S. Elm Street. Registration is required. Luncheon registration

November 20 — Save the date for a worship night with Communion Coffee on Bates Street in Old Town Keller. Check with Communion Coffee for the time and additional details before heading out. Communion Coffee

November 21, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. — SUNMED’s Sip & Shop Christmas Market at 255C S. Main Street. The organizer lists free admission, making it an easy stop as you start your holiday shopping. Market details

Save a Friday for Depot Nights

Depot Nights returns to Bates Street Park on Bates Street in Old Town Keller on October 23 and November 27, both 6–9 p.m. On October 23, Brandon McLaughlin starts the live music at 7 p.m. Come browse the local booths, grab a bite, and stay for a song or two.

The September 25 photos below give you a look at that first evening, from the treat tables to The Grazing Cavi’s popcorn cart. November’s “Shop Small, Stay Awhile” night at Bates Street Park on Bates Street in Old Town Keller falls on Thanksgiving weekend, so keep it in mind if you’ll have family visiting. Latest Depot Nights details

Browsing the booths and spending an evening on Bates Street at the first Depot Nights, September 25.

Punky Doodle’s treats and The Grazing Cavi’s cart at the September 25 event. Photos from the Kickin’ It Local recap.

See more of the first night, including the vendor interviews, in the September recap. Read the recap

Leave time for a walk around Old Town

You don’t need a special event to enjoy Bates Street. Take a closer look at the public art benches, visit the nearby businesses, or stop at the Keller History Museum at 133 Bates Street. The museum’s regular published hours are Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., with free admission. Check ahead for holiday hours. Keller History Museum

All dates are in 2026, and times are local to Keller. Event plans and ticket availability can change, so check the organizer’s link before you go. While you’re here, give yourself time to visit a shop or restaurant you haven’t tried yet. Explore Old Town businesses