This calendar is available to any business, church, organization, school, and/or individual who has an upcoming event that is open to the public. There is never a charge for a listing. Just send the information via email to MaryJane@SceneInTown.com or message via Facebook on Mary Jane Farmer’s profile/page.
The calendar does not only list the upcoming fun things, but also the more necessary events, such as City Council or other government meetings, VAISD meetings and happenings (when made available) and so much more.
TxDOT Updates & Notes available at the bottom of this list.
NOTE: Meals on Wheels Phone Number is 903-482-6341 Menus are shown in dark green in the Senior Center listings..
Now throughout October at the Public Library, 151 W Cooper
New Spring Seedlings, Propagation Station for cuttings, fresh produce from the plants —Come get your cuttings and start your own houseplants today.
Commemorative Bricks — To be placed at Umphresss/Hynds Park or Dorothy Fielder Park. For more information, go Online to friendsofvalibrary.com
Friday, Oct. 17
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale —9 a.m – 7 pm., Grayson College, West Van Alstyne Parkway, 903-482-5991
PickleBall — 9:30 am,- 2 pm, Gym, First United Methodist Church, 303 S. Preston
VAHS Volleyball — 4:30 pm, Away at Aubry
Senior Center Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Menu: Chicken Nuggets, Potato Wedges, Garden Vegetables, Dinner Roll Fresh Fruit, Milk; Activities: Games & Fellowship. Address: 148 S Main Drive, downtown; Phone: 903-482-6341
Hudsy — 8 pm, The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Saturday, Oct. 18
Saturday, Oct. 18
Father & Son Basketball Tournament — Noon, VA Recreation Center, WA Denton Drive. Click on poster for more information.
Food Pantry — 9 am-noon, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
Anniversary Brewfest — Bent Creek Full Band @2:30 pm,; Keith Owen @4:30 pm; Kaleb Michael @6:30 pm, Aubrey Lynn @ 8:30 pm, Railcar Taproom, 218 E Jefferson
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale —9 a.m.-7 pm, Noon, Grayson College, West V.A. Parkway, 903-482-5991
Bent Creek Band — 8 pm, The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Seed Saving Workshop — 11 a,m. VA Public Library, 151 W Cooper
Sunday, Oct. 19
Mike Graham — 5 pm, The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Oct 20-31
Early voting — Grayson College, West Van Alstyne Parkway (FM 11)
Monday, Oct. 20
Pickin’ Circle — 7 pm, Railyard Taproom, 218 E Jefferson
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Lego League — 10:30 am, Ages 4-5, Rec Center, 588 WA Denton, Pre-registration required. Call the Library, 903-482-5331
Winding Road Book Club — 12 Noon (bring your lunch), At the Van Alstyne Public Library, 151 W Cooper
Senior Center Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Menu: Salisbury Beef, Brown Gravy, Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Turnip Greens, Multigrain Bread, Brownie, Milk; Activities: Games & Fellowship; Chair Yoga @9:30 am, Tai Chi 10:30 am, Volleyball @12:15 pm.Address: 148 S Main Drive, downtown; Phone: 903-482-6341
Bent Creek duo — 6:30-8:30 pm, El Patio Escondido, 495 W Van Alstyne Parkway
Van Alstyne Open Golf Tournament — 9:30 a.m., Fundraising event,, The Bridges Golf Club, 2400 Fred Couples Drive, Gunter. See poster for more information.
Mahjong — 4 pm, First United Methodisst Church, 305 S Preston St
Tuesday, Oct. 21
VAHS Volleyball — 6 pm, Home at VA High School, also Senior Night
Senior Center Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Menu: Turkey Pastrami, Lentil Vegetable Pilaf, Broccoli, Dinner Roll,Banana; Activities: Line Dancing @ 12:30 pm @ Address: 148 S Main Drive, downtown; Phone: 903-482-6341
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Pre-School Storytime — 10:30 am, Van Alstyne Public Library, 151 W Cooper, 903-482-5991
Shoots & Spouts Garden Club — 5:30 p.m., VA Public Library, 151 W Cooper.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Chair Volleyball – 9:30-11 A.M., VA Rec Center, 588 WA Denton
Senior Center Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Menu: Mongolian Chicken, Jasmine Rice, Japanese Vegetables, Almond Cookie, Milk; Activities: Games & Fellowship, Chair Yoga @9:30 a.m., Tai Chi @ 10:30 a.m., Bridge Club @12:15 p.m. Address: 148 S Main Drive, downtown; Phone: 903-482-6341
Pickin Circle — The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Thursday, Oct. 23
Chamber of Commerce After-Hours Networking — 4:30-6:30 pm, Van Alstyne Chamber Office, 120 E Marshall (The Chamber’s new office)
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Pre-School Storytime — 10:30 am, Van Alstyne Public Library, 151 W Cooper, 903-482-5991
Spanish Storytime — 4 pm, Van Alstyne Public Library, 151 W Cooper, 903-482-5991
Senior Center Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Menu: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Cauliflower, Green Beans w/Onions, Strawberry Shortcake, Milk; Activities: Games & Fellowship, Bingo @12 noon with Princeton Medical Lodge. Address: 148 S Main Drive, downtown; Phone: 903-482-6341
Connected To The Vine — 6 pm, Cooley Bay Winery
Friday, Oct. 24
PickleBall — 9:30 am,- 2 pm, Gym, First United Methodist Church, 303 S. Preston
VAHS Volleyball — 4:30 pm, Away at Panther Creek
Senior Center Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Menu: Bean & Cheese Burrito, Ranchero Sauce, Corn w/Peppers, Mexican Style Tomatoes, Fresh Fruit, Milk; Activities: Games & Fellowship. Address: 148 S Main Drive, downtown; Phone: 903-482-6341
Crystal & Will Yates — 8 pm, The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Food Pantry — 3-6 pm, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
Saturday, Oct. 25
Trick or Treat — 4:30-7 pm, Downtown
Buzz Andrews Band — 8 pm, The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Bluegrass Jam — 1 pm., First United Methodist Church’s Benton Hall, 303 S Preston
Food Pantry — 9 am-noon, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
Sunday, Oct. 26
Monty Montgomery — 5 pm, The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Monday, Oct. 27
Senior Center Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Lunch at 11:30 a.m.. MOW Menu: Citrus Mojo Chicken, Spanish Rice, Oregano Green Beans, Multigrain Bread, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, Milk; Activities: Games & Fellowship; Chair Yoga @9:30 am, Tai Chi 10:30 am, Volleyball @12:15 pm.Address: 148 S Main Drive, downtown; Phone: 903-482-6341
Lego League — 10:30 am, For 4-5 year-olds, Van Alstyne Rec Center, WA Denton, Pre-register at 903-482-5991
Bent Creek duo — 6:30-8:30 p.m., El Patio Escondido, 495 W Van Alstyne Parkway
* Pickin’ Circle — 7 pm, Railyard Taproom, 218 E Jefferson
Tuesday, Oct. 28
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Pre-School Storytime — 10:30 am, Public Library, 152 W Cooper St
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Family Game Night — 5-7 pm, Public Library, 152 W Cooper St .
Friends of the Library meeting —6-7 pm, Public Library, 152 W Cooper St .
Senior Center Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Menu: Marsala Beef Meatballs, Pesto Penne Pasta, Scalloped Tomatoes, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit, Milk; Activities: Line Dancing @ 12:30 pm @ Address: 148 S Main Drive, downtown; Phone: 903-482-6341
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Senior Center Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Menu: BBQ Shredded Port, Butternut Squash, Tangy Spinich, Break Pudding, Milk; Activities: Games & Fellowship, Chair Yoga @9:30 a.m., Tai Chi @ 10:30 a.m., Bridge Club @12:15 p.m. Address: 148 S Main Drive, downtown; Phone: 903-482-6341
* Chair Volleyball – 9:30-11 A.M., VA Rec Center, 588 WA Denton
Pickin Circle — 7 pm, The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
VAHS Bi-District play will be determined and will be entered on the appropriate dates below
Thursday, Oct. 30
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Pre-School Storytime — 10:30 am, Public Library, 152 W Cooper St .
Senior Center Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Menu: Meatloaf, Parslied Potatoes,Summer Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Walnut Brownie, Milk; Activities: Games & Fellowship, Bingo @12 noon -Encompass Health, Halloween Desertt. Address: 148 S Main Drive, downtown; Phone: 903-482-6341
Friday, Oct. 31 — Halloween
*Senior Center Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Menu: King Ranch Chicken Casseole, Pinto Beans, Parslied Carrots, Fresh Fruit, Milk; Activities: Games & Fellowship, Birthday Cake. Address: 148 S Main Drive, downtown; Phone: 903-482-6341
*PickleBall — 9:30 am,- 2 pm, Gym, First United Methodist Church, 303 S. Preston
**Outlaw Ranch Band — 8 pm, The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Saturday, Nov. 1
Lord’s Acre Harvest Festival — First. United Methodist Church, South Preston
Food Pantry — 9 am-noon, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
Cars & Coffee — 8 am, downtown Van Alstyne
Sunday, Nov. 2 — Daylight Savings Time ends
Ryan Culwell — 5 pm, The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Monday, Nov. 3
Tuesday, Nov. 4 — Election Day
Community Notice: The Van Alstyne Fire and Police Departments will be testing the city’s emergency siren system at 10 a.m. to confirm it can be heard in all areas of the community. Please note this is only a test.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Pickin Circle — The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Thursday, Nov. 6
Van Alstyne Municipal Court — 1:30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston. Call 903-482-5251
Friday, Nov. 7
Community Notice: The Van Alstyne Fire and Police Departments will be testing the city’s emergency siren system at 10 a.m. to confirm it can be heard in all areas of the community. Please note this is only a test.
Saturday, Nov. 8
Food Pantry — 9 am-noon, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
Veterans Day Parade — Step-Off at Noon, Rosamond Parkway to to Slayter Creek Middle School, Anna
Sunday, Nov. 9
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Monday, Nov. 10
Dinner is Served — 6 pm, Mantua Lodge open for public dining. 101 E Cooper St at Waco
Tuesday, Nov. 11 — Veterans Day
(Maybe Wed) City Council meeting — 6:30 pm, City Hall, 152 N Main Drive, Agenda can be found on the city’s Website, cityofvanalstyne.us
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Wednesday, Nov. 12
Pickin Circle — The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Thursday, Nov. 13
Ribbon Cutting-April Shower — 2-4 pm, April Showers, 178 E. Marshall Street
Friday, Nov. 14
Food Pantry — 3-6 pm, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
Saturday, Nov. 15
Police Awards Gala — Darling Ranch, Van Alstyne
Food Pantry — 9 am-noon, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
Bent Creek — 8 pm, The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Sunday, Nov. 16
Verlon Thompson and Addison Johnson — 5 pm, The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Monday, Nov.17
Tuesday, Nov. 18
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast — 8:30-9:30 a.m., Grayson College
1455 Collin McKinney Parkway
Pickin Circle — The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Thursday, Nov. 20
Van Alstyne Municipal Court — 1:30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston. Call 903-482-5251 to confirm
Friday, Nov. 21
Saturday, Nov. 22 — Hanukkah
Food Pantry — 9 am-noon, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
Bent Creek Trio —7 pm, the Railyard Taproom, 218 E Van Alstyne
Sunday, Nov. 23
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Monday-Friday, Nov. 24-28
VAISD Thanksgiving Break
Monday, Nov. 24
Tuesday, Nov. 25
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Wednesday, Nov. 26
Pickin Circle — The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Thursday, Nov. 27 — Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, Nov. 28 – Black Friday
City Hall closed today in continued observation of Thanksgiving
Food Pantry — 3-6 pm, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
Saturday, Nov. 29
Sunday, Nov. 30
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Monday, Dec. 1
Tuesday, Dec. 2
* Community Notice: The Van Alstyne Fire and Police Departments will be testing the city’s emergency siren system at 10 a.m. to confirm it can be heard in all areas of the community. Please note this is only a test.
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Pickin Circle — The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Thursday, Dec. 4
Winter Wonderland Gale, Chamber of Commerce — 6-10 pm ,Grayson College – Great Hall,
1455 Collin McKinney Parkway
Friday, Dec. 5
Saturday, Dec. 6
• Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting — Central Social District Park, details forthcoming
• Cars & Coffee — 8 am, downtown Van Alstyne
Food Pantry — 9 am-noon, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
Sunday, Dec. 7
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Monday, Dec. 8
** Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting — 6 pm, Location to be provided.
** Dinner is Served — 6 pm, Mantua Lodge open for public dining. 101 E Cooper St at Waco
Tuesday, Dec. 9
May cancel City Council meeting — 6:30 pm, City Hall, 152 N Main Drive, Agenda can be found on the city’s Website, cityofvanalstyne.us
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Pickin Circle — The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Thursday, Dec. 11
Van Alstyne Municipal Court — 1:30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston. Call 903-482-5251
Friday, Dec. 12
Food Pantry — 3-6 pm, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
Two Tons of Steel — 8 pm, The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Saturday, Dec. 13
Bent Creek Band — 8 pm, The. Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Sunday, Dec. 14
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Monday, Dec. 15
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Christmas Market — 3-7 pm, Central Social District Park, 263 N Main
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Wednesday, Dec. 17
Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast — 8:30-9:30 a.m., Grayson College
1455 Collin McKinney Parkway
Pickin Circle — The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
Thursday, Dec. 18
Friday, Dec 19-Wednesday, Dec. 31
VAISD Christmas & Holiday Break
Friday, Dec. 19
Bent Creeks trio — 7 pm, The Railyard Taproom, 218 E Jefferson
Saturday, Dec. 20
Food Pantry — 9 am-noon, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
Sunday, Dec. 21 — First Day of Winter
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Monday, Dec. 22
Tuesday, Dec. 23
Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Wednesday, Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve
Pickin Circle — The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster — Call to confirm
Thursday, Dec. 25 — Merry Christmas To All
** Van Alstyne Municipal Court Postponed til Jan. 8 — 1:30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston. Call 903-482-5251
Friday, Dec. 26
Food Pantry — 3-6 pm, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
Saturday, Dec. 27
Sunday, Dec. 28
* Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Monday, Dec. 29
Tuesday, Dec. 30
* Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 pm, Open discussion, 556 W Jefferson. Park on the north side, in the church parking lot.
Wednesday, Dec. 31 — Happy New Year!
• Pickin Circle — The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster
For 2026:
1st Saturday each month; Cars & Coffee — 8 am, downtown Van Alstyne
2nd Tuesday each month: City Council meeting — 6:30 pm, City Hall, 152 N Main Drive, Agenda can be found on the city’s Website, cityofvanalstyne.us
TxDOT Updates:
TxDOT announced that the US 75 frontage roads in Van Alstyne have been converted to one-way traffic on both the east and west sides of from County Line Road (CR 375/Panther Parkway) to FM 121.
After the pavement work is complete, both lanes of the frontage roads will be opened to traffic.
The section of frontage road on the east side of US 75 between Kelly Lane and County Line Road will remain as two-way traffic in order to allow traffic on Kelly Lane to travel to County Line Road. All other sections of frontage roads in the Van Alstyne area will be converted to one-way traffic.
US 75, from the Collin County Line to FM 902. This will widen the US 75 mainlanes from the Collin County Line to FM 902 to six lanes. The project will also reconstruct the bridge at County Line Road and construct new u-turn bridges in Van Alstyne near Simmons Loop and in Howe south of Hall Cemetery Road. This project will convert the frontage roads from two-way operation to one-way operation. Two lanes on the US 75 main lanes will remain open in each direction during the daytime hours with occasional lane closures during the nighttime period.
SH 5, in Van Alstyne from Williams Way to Blassingame Avenue. Watch for daytime lane closures on SH 5 as crews work to install a shared use bicycle and pedestrian trail. The trail will follow along SH 5 (Waco Street) from the existing trail at Williams Way to Blassingame Avenue, then along Tolson Avenue, then along Main Street where it will connect with Van Alstyne Parkway.
US 75 full depth concrete repair, from the Collin County line to the Oklahoma State line. Watch for lane closures on northbound and southbound US 75 as crews will be working each night from Sunday night through Friday morning during the overnight period. Lane closures will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m. This work will extend from the Collin-Grayson County line to the Oklahoma State line. (May 30)
US 75 debris pickup, from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday during the nighttime.
2026
January 21 — National Hugging Day
Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Networking — 8:30-9:30 a.m., Grayson College
1455 Collin McKinney Parkway
Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Networking — 8:30-9:30 a.m., Grayson College
1455 Collin McKinney Parkway
First Tuesday every month
* Community Notice: The Van Alstyne Fire and Police Departments will be testing the city’s emergency siren system at 10 a.m. to confirm it can be heard in all areas of the community. Please note this is only a test.
*2nd & 4th Fridays
Food Pantry — 3-6 pm, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe
1st & 3rd Saturdays
Food Pantry — 39 am-noon, Feed My Sheep, 810 N Denny, Howe