Hit the Trails

Get an early start on unique holiday shopping at Richardson arts and crafts festival

As the temperature starts to cool and the leaves begin to change, that's the signal that it's also time for one of Richardson's most beloved festivals: Huffhines Art Trails.

Whether you're a longtime supporter or have yet to discover this artistic utopia, there are a few important things to note before the festival kicks off October 19-20.

All the art
This year will showcase the creative work of more than 130 artists and craftsmen — and that also translates to an extraordinary shopping experience. The vast selection of handmade goods provides a variety of unique choices for holiday gifts.

Live for live music
With a beautiful backdrop of fall colors, Huffhines Park not only provides plenty of photo opps but also a schedule that's jam-packed with entertainment. Enjoy all-day music from the Front Porch Stage or the new Backyard Stage, as local acoustic duo Taylor-DeLatte, blues-rock group Joey Love, Fort Worth rockers The 222 Band, country vocalist the Valenzuela Band, jazz musicians Those Guys TX, and so many more take the stage.

Pups welcome
Bring along your furry sidekick to Pawtoberfest, a special feature happening only on Saturday, October 19. There will be dog-centric vendors, crafts, a Yappy Hour, and even costume contests, all guaranteeing it'll be the best "pawty" in town.

Indulge, y'all
In need of a cold beverage? Take a stroll through one of the Craft Beer Gardens, or sink your teeth into festival foods of all types from the visiting vendors.

The details
Huffhines Art Trails runs October 19-20 at Huffhines Park in Richardson. It's open Saturday from 10 am-6 pm and Sunday from 10 am-5 pm. Admission and parking are both free.

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For complete festival information, visit www.huffhinesarttrails.com or call 972-744-4580.

Bring your pups to Huffhines Art Trails' Pawtoberfest on October 19.

Photo courtesy of Huffhines Art Trails

Bring your pups to Huffhines Art Trails' Pawtoberfest on October 19.

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Museum News

National Medal of Honor Museum offers preview at downtown Dallas event

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The AT&T Discovery District hosted a mobile museum pop-up.

A high-profile museum opening in 2025 offered a preview in downtown Dallas: It's The National Medal of Honor Museum, slated to open in Arlington, at Nolan Ryan Expressway and AT&T Way in the Stadium district in spring 2025.

To give folks a preview of coming attractions, the institution dispatched a mobile museum to make a visit to the AT&T Discovery District on November 20, during lunchtime when foot traffic is brisk.

Imagine the sense of wonder and amazement that downtown Dallas denizens must have felt upon the sight of a double decker bus, parked in the District, equipped with video and historical information about the Medal of Honor award, stories of the recipients, and a rendering of how the museum in Arlington will look.

The National Medal of Honor MuseumCourtesy rendering

The goal of The National Medal of Honor Museum is to inspire Americans by honoring and preserving the history of the highest military decoration awarded for valor in combat.

They hope it will serve as a national landmark, illustrating the historical thread of sacrifice and patriotism that runs through all U.S. military service members, past and present.

Beyond its state-of-the-art, interactive experiences, a critical part of the Museum’s mission will be to use the stories of Medal of Honor recipients to inspire their fellow Americans.

It will incorporate the AT&T Virtual Recipient Theater, an augmented reality experience where visitors can interact with with Medal of Honor recipients. The space will be equipped with cutting-edge conversational AI technology complete with voice recognition to allow museum goers to have a conversation in a 3D format with medal of honor recipients living and past.

It will also have AT&T Branded Wi-Fi throughput the museum.

Interior of the mobile Medal of Honor Museum.AT&T