Community Calendar

Texas A&M University - Commerce hosts an event honoring Hispanic Heritage month on Wednesday. The event kicks off with a TAMUC Mariachi info session- featuring Drs. Tomas Espinosa and Eric Branscome.

Then, Alfredo Corchado, a retired journalist and acclaimed author, will give a presentation followed by a Q&A session. That’s starting at 5 p.m., at the Performing Arts Center on campus at A&M Commerce - located at 2101 University Drive.

🌳🎉 It’s Almost BASH Time in Commerce! 🎉🌳
The Bois d'Arc Bash is set for Friday, September 26 through Saturday, September 27.

Since 1986, Commerce has proudly hosted the Bois d’Arc Bash every 4th weekend in September, and this year marks our 39th BASH — it’s going to be totally bodacious! 😎
Why the celebration? We honor the tough and unique Bois d’Arc tree (aka Osage orange, hedge apple, or horse apple tree), and we invite YOU to join us in the Bois d’Arc Capital of Texas for an unforgettable weekend of fun!
✨ Here’s what’s in store:
🎶 Live entertainment on the big stage
🍔 Food & drink vendors
🛍️ 100+ shopping booths & displays (Saturday)
⛳ Golf Tournament – (Date TBD)
🎈 Parade – Saturday morning
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities all weekend!
📅 Mark your calendar!
🆓 Entry is FREE – no gate charge!
🐶 Pets are welcome! (Just keep them leashed and well-behaved, per city ordinance. Aggressive pets will be asked to leave.)
Presented by the Commerce Chamber of Commerce and our amazing sponsors 💛

📞 Want to be a vendor or need more info?
📍 Commerce Chamber of Commerce
1114 Main St. | PO Box 290 | Commerce, TX 75429
📧 courtney@commerce-chamber.com
📞 903-886-3950 | 📠 903-886-8012

🎉🚗 Bash Parade – Be Part of the Fun! 🎶🎈

The Bois d’Arc Bash Parade is right around the corner, and we want YOU to join in! 🌟 Whether you’re a business, organization, or just love to show your community spirit, this is your chance to be part of one of the most exciting events of the year!

📩 To sign up, simply DM us or email the Chamber to get the form and secure your spot.

Let’s make this parade bigger, brighter, and better than ever! 🙌✨

Join us for the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum’s 3rd To Hell & Back Motorcycle Poker Run. Registration will begin at 8:30am at the museum with the run starting at 10am. Rider registration costs $30 and includes a t-shirt, poker card and lunch with an additional rider fee of $10 with lunch included. The end location will also be at the Museum. Don’t ride a bike? That’s ok – come on out to the museum from 10am – 2:00pm to visit the vendor booths, have lunch, participate in the silent auction and raffle and listen to a music by Brandon Bamburg that will start at 12:30. There are some wonderful auction items including a signed bottle by Dana White, motorcycle bags, gift certificates and much more. Interested in being a vendor, signing up for the ride or just have questions give us a call at (903) 450-4502. Funding for this event is provided in part by the City of Greenville Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Revenues.

Bread of Life Food Pantry distributes free food to those in need. Family and Senior Commodity Boxes available at all distributions. Located at 301 Hwy 224, Commerce, TX. Most boxes consist of canned vegetables, rice, pasta, peanut butter, cereal, juice, and canned meat. We also offer frozen meat, bread and fresh produce when in stock. New clients bring a photo ID and proof of address. For example, current utility bill. Our distribution days are the first Friday after the first Wednesday 10:00am – 2:00pm for seniors 60 plus, and everyone younger from 12:00pm – 2:00pm and on the 3rd Wed of the month from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. We also offer Emergency Boxes to families who can’t wait for a distribution day. Volunteers and donations are always welcome. Thank you. For Questions call 903-886-1515 or email us at bolfp@commercenazarene.org

🚨🎉 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS COMING TO COMMERCE! 🎉🚨

Presented by Commerce Police & Fire

📅 October 7, 2025

🕔 5–8 PM

📍 City Park – 2300 Park Street, Commerce, TX 75428

Join us for a fun-filled evening focused on strengthening our community and building connections between neighbors and local first responders!

💥 FREE food

🎁 Raffles & prizes

🎨 Face painting

🏰 Inflatables

💦 Water activities

…and so much more!

👨‍🚒👮‍♀️ Bring the whole family out to meet your local heroes and enjoy a night of fun, food, and fellowship.

👉 We’re currently looking for local businesses, organizations, and individuals to sponsor or donate to this incredible community event!

Whether it’s food, prizes, supplies, or monetary support—your help will make a big difference in making this night unforgettable.

📩 If you’re interested in sponsoring or have questions, please message us directly or reach out to the Commerce Police Department @ Jennifer.Brincefield@commercetx.org OR Niki.Cantera@commercetx.org. You can also call 903 886 1139 and ask for Jennifer or Niki.

Let’s make this year’s National Night Out the best one yet! 💙❤️ See less

Downtown Greenville, Texas, transforms to a wild and wacky place for the evening thanks to an exciting art exhibit of elaborately decorated bras. Bras for the Cause is celebrating it's 17th year raising money to provide services and life-saving screening for cancer patients in Hunt County. Every penny of the fund-raiser stays right here! This family-friendly event is FREE to attend - we raise money when you vote for your favorite entries at $1/vote! There is lots of fun as folks participate in "Shameless Campaigning" for their entries. Viewing and voting is from 6-8:30 pm (don't worry...the "Street Walkers" will help you find where to go and buy your voting card or use the QR codes to vote on your phone), and the awards ceremony begins about 9:00 pm at the Texan Theater. Pink glitter-covered Barbie dolls, AKA the "BRAbies" will be given to those lucky enough to win the most coveted trophies in Hunt County, Texas!

Experience Collin County’s premier family-friendly Halloween event at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. Halloween at the Heard features a safe environment to experience the joy of trick-or-treating along the eerie Dinosaurs Live! Live-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs trail. Families will enjoy an evening full of fun activities, including a presentation of a family-friendly movie on the Heard’s outdoor amphitheater stage, photo ops, and more. This event sells out each year and tickets are limited.

🎷✨ Step back into the Roaring Twenties at our Jazz Age Jubilee! ✨🎷

Join us for an elegant evening of live jazz, wine & hors d’oeuvres, and a lively silent auction—all in support of the Commerce Public Library.

📅 Date: Thursday, October 16
🕕 Time: 6–8 PM
📍 Location: Commerce Public Library

Dress to impress in 1920s-inspired attire or smart-casual and help us celebrate the spirit of the Jazz Age while supporting your library!

🎟 Tickets & Info: https://givebutter.com/c/JazzAgeJubilee

Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music, fun, and philanthropy!

Experience a new event for adults, ages 21+, at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Fright at the Museum! It’s set to take place on the day before our annual, always sold-out, family-friendly “Halloween at the Heard” event. This is your chance to enjoy Heard Halloween fun with a grown-up twist. Guests will enjoy the cult classic, Shaun of the Dead (“A romantic comedy. With zombies.”), in the Heard’s amphitheater under the stars, a mini trick-or-treat trail (along our Dinosaurs Live trail) before the movie, a haunted forest (available after the movie), a costume contest (details online), and more! Food will also be available for purchase. Each event ticket includes (2) two complimentary refreshing beverages, including a selection from Tupps Beer, wine, soda, or water. Tickets are limited so be sure to reserve yours now.

$39 per person (ages 21+ only). Heard Members save $5 per ticket!
Costume Contest Tickets: $5/person or donation from Animal Care Wishlist (Fright at the Museum Ticket purchase required to participate)
10/17/2025 6-10pm
https://www.heardmuseum.org/fright-at-the-museum/