Wonderade Punch List

The weather read

Punch List rule this weekend: Warm afternoon: do the open-sun stuff in the morning and save shade for later.

Morning

Eerie Irving Rides, bounce houses and a gentle walk-through make this an easy first Halloween party for little ones. The park is open sun, so pack hats and water and check hours first. Trinity View Park · Free admission · Outdoors, open sun

Afternoon

African Dance Class with Bandan Koro A dance class at Sammons Center for the Arts is a great way to burn off energy indoors on a warm afternoon. No time is listed, so check before you head over. Sammons Center for the Arts · Price not listed · Indoors

2 to 3:30 pm

Family Day Trick or Treat at Meadows Museum Kids trick or treat among artworks that "come to life" and try hands-on activities in the galleries. Let them lead the route and leave time for the activities. Meadows Museum · Price not listed · Indoors

5 to 6:30 pm

Movie & Trick-or-Treating in the Park Trick-or-treating, a costume contest, free children's books and Toy Story 5 on the giant LED screen after dusk. It's the last free movie of the year, so come in costume for the contest. Klyde Warren Park · Free admission · Outdoors, open sun

Also Saturday: PAW Patrol Rescue Pups: An Immersive Experience opens Friday in the former Buy Buy Baby space, with an indoor walk through Adventure Bay, pup rescue missions and Chase Patroller Car rides on timed tickets you reserve online. (Admission pricing varies by day but starts from $19.99 for adults and from $29.99 for kids · Indoors · Book now, limited spots)

Also Saturday: Halloween Critter Hunt & Downtown Delights turns Historic Downtown Carrollton into a week-long scavenger hunt with trick-or-treating along the shops, and The Haunted Mansion plays on the Square at sunset if the weather allows. (Price not listed · Indoors and out)

Morning

Trunk Or Treat A morning trunk or treat at Antioch Fort Worth is an easy candy run before the day warms up. No time is listed, so check first and bring a bucket. Antioch Fort Worth · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun

Afternoon

FREE Kids Yoga: Restore & Revive Fall Market: Free kids yoga at Restore + Revive Wellness Center is a calm indoor reset after a busy Saturday. The listing gives no time, so confirm before you go. Restore + Revive Wellness Center · Free · Indoors

4:30 to 6 pm

Keller UMC Trunk or Treat 2026 Games, crafts and inflatables keep kids busy at this annual church trunk or treat. Bring costumes and candy buckets, and arrive early for the games since the trunks open later. Keller UMC · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun

Also Sunday: PAW Patrol Rescue Pups: An Immersive Experience is the indoor pick for pup fans, with missions and challenges across Adventure Bay, so grab timed tickets online before you drive over. (Admission pricing varies by day but starts from $19.99 for adults and from $29.99 for kids · Indoors · Book now, limited spots)

Also Sunday: Spring Valley Methodist Church Trunk or Treat pairs a spooky organ concert and free hot dogs with plenty of candy, a relaxed way to fill a family afternoon. (Free · Indoors and out)

Heads up: Boo at the Zoo takes over Fort Worth Zoo Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.

Heads up: Rest In Plano takes over Historic Downtown Plano Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.

Heads up: Diwali: Festival of Lights takes over Gerault Park Fields Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.

Heads up: Oktoberfest Dallas takes over Flag Pole Hill Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.

Heads up: 9th Annual DiwaliFest takes over Southlake Town Square Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.

Heads up: Do Good Fest Texas! takes over Levitt Pavilion Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.

Heads up: R.I.P. Fest takes over Downtown Plano Arts District Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.

Heads up: Little Monsters on Main takes over Wayne Ferguson Plaza Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.

Heads up: PlantCon Dallas 2026 takes over Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.

Dinner, sorted · Tom Thumb Burger Night Protein value: about 26 g protein per $

Ground beef at Tom Thumb is this week's best protein buy, about 26 g protein per $. Burgers are quick, everyone builds their own, and the sale avocados make an easy topping.

Fresh 80% Lean Ground Beef Value Pack	$2.97 lb
Avocados Medium Size	2 for $1

Sirloin Night, at home

Petite sirloin steaks at Tom Thumb still bring a lot of protein for the money, about 18 g protein per $. Steak night at home feels special without a restaurant bill, and Mrs. Baird's bread from the same ad rounds it out. USDA Choice Beef Petite Sirloin Steaks Value Pack or Beef Brisket Whole in the Bag ($4.99 lb, about 18 g protein per $), Mrs. Baird's Large Round Top Bread 20 oz., Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns 8 ct., Crab-O-Nuts Donuts 9-9.5 oz. or Lucerne Butter 16 oz. ($2.49 ea).

The weekend bonus Grab Pumpkin and Cinnamon Coffee Cake Bites and hold a Saturday morning taste test where the kids vote for a winner. Pack the leftovers as a snack for the trick or treat runs.

Kroger Eggs Large, Grade A 12 ct Kroger · about 51 g protein per $	$1.49
Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef 1 lb Kroger · about 16 g protein per $	$4.99
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs Tom Thumb	$1.69 lb
Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings 40 oz. ALDI	$4.99

Ads run Oct 21 to Oct 27. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.