NRH Senior Center October newsletter features craft fair, trips and activities

The NRH Senior Center is highlighting a full schedule of activities and special events for October 2026, including the Senior Artisans Craft Fair, group outings, wellness programs and seasonal celebrations.

The Senior Artisans Craft Fair is scheduled for October 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Grand Hall in the NRH Centre, 6000 Hawk Ave. in North Richland Hills. The event will feature jewelry, quilts and embroidery, crochet and knitting, painting and photography, holiday décor, paper crafts, candles and gift baskets, cards and stationery, woodcrafts and more. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.

The center’s October Luncheon and Costume Contest will take place Thursday, October 22, at 11 a.m. The calendar also includes the No Tricks, All Treats Halloween Party at 3 p.m. Friday, October 30.

On Thursday, October 8, the center will host the Star Spangled 250th! picnic at Northfield Park, 7804 Davis Blvd., beginning at 11 a.m. The celebration includes chili dogs, Frito pie, entertainment, a car show and a patriotic costume contest. Registration is required.

October activities also include Trail Trek walks at Faram Park on October 5 and Dr Pillow Park on October 19. The member-led walks are canceled if it rains, and dogs must be on a leash. An AARP Safe Driving class is planned for October 15 from 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $20 for AARP members with a valid membership number and $25 for nonmembers.

Other scheduled offerings include fitness classes, card games, arts and crafts, bingo, line dancing, the Pokeno Tournament, a State Fair trip and a visit from the NRH Library’s Maker Spot featuring a 3D printer.

Online registration and additional details are available at nrhseniorcenter.com or by calling 817-427-6695. The NRH Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 6000 Hawk Ave.