Cottonwood Park, 1321 W. Belt Line Rd.
Admission: Free
Oct. 7-8
Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Richardson’s award-winning art festival features a juried art show with artists from all over the U.S.; musical entertainment on two stages, a variety of concessions, and a Children’s ArtStop area with participation fees starting at $2 per activity per child. New this year is “Chalk the Walk;” read more about it up in News. 

Parking/more information: www.cottonwoodartfestival.com