Sachse families have two festivals on the calendar Saturday, Oct. 17, with Fallfest and Fall-O-Ween scheduled at Heritage Park, 4408 Hudson Drive.

The Sachse Journal’s events calendar lists the Chamber of Commerce’s Fallfest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with free admission. Planned attractions include more than 100 vendor booths, live music, food trucks and a Touch-a-Truck activity.

Fall-O-Ween begins at 4 p.m.

According to the city’s event page, the third annual Fall-O-Ween runs from 4 to 8 p.m. in Heritage Park’s expanded area. Admission is free, with food and merchandise available for purchase.

Activities include a haunted maze, carnival games, a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, a trick-or-treat vendor market, live performances and a cornhole tournament.

Amphitheater contests begin at 7 p.m. The witches’ cackling contest starts at 7:05 p.m., followed by werewolf howling at 7:10 p.m. Both welcome all ages. The costume contest begins at 7:15 p.m. for children under 12, families and pets.

Aerial Illuminations will present a drone show at 7:30 p.m.

Free event parking is available at Sachse High School and Hudson Middle School. Dogs must remain leashed. Outside beverages and prepared food are allowed; alcohol and on-site cooking are prohibited.

CERT will operate a First Aid tent near the Hudson Drive entrance and a Lost Child tent. Weather-related delays or cancellations will be announced through city social media.

Family dodgeball follows Oct. 23

The city’s calendar lists a free Family Halloween Dodgeball Night Friday, Oct. 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Michael J. Felix Community Center, 3815-E Sachse Road. Costumes are encouraged, and a registration link is available in the listing.