Perfect weather and friendly vibes made this past Spirit Haven Samhain one to remember. A special thank you to everyone who stopped by the North Texas Area meeting and said hello. Each guest of the land—new or old—contributes to the magic we make at Spirit Haven. If you had a good time, I hope you will invite a friend to a future festival!
The annual DFW Pagan Unity Fest was supposed to be this Saturday, Nov. 2 but Thor said nope! It’s been rescheduled to the 16th due to thunderstorms.
As a reminder, your North Texas Reps are at your service throughout the year. If we can help with newbie questions, event recommendations, feedback, or local connections, let us know. You can reach the North Texas Rep team at rep.northtx@spirit-haven.org or through our Facebook page.
As usual, there’s a lot of cool stuff happening around town, so check ‘em out below:
The Morrigan Calls: Preparing for the Dark of Winter
Saturday, November 2 at 7 PM
Hosted by Denton Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans
Denton Unitarian Universalist Church
A Samhain ritual dedicated to the Morrigan, goddess of battle and the cycles of life and death. Gather at 7 PM, ritual begins promptly at 7:30. All are welcome. Please bring a snack to share if you are able. [Special note: Samhain is one of Denton CUUPS’s bigger annual rituals, so if you can come early or stay late to help move stuff, it’s much appreciated!]
Full Moon Gathering and Vendor Pop-Up
Saturday, November 6 at 5 PM – 11 PM
Maven’s Moon (White Settlement, TX)
Fun under the full moon with live music, vendors, and a fire ceremony. BYOB. $10/person.
https://www.facebook.com/events/878795900836966
DFW Pagan Unity Fest 2024
Saturday, November 16 at 10 AM – 5 PM (Rescheduled from Nov. 2)
Arlington Unitarian Universalist Church
DFW’s annual community celebration and fundraiser since 2016. Gather for free workshops, a community raffle, and some early Yule shopping. [Disclosure: Grove and Grotto is a sponsor of this event.]
https://dfwpaganunityfest.com/
Rhythm Groove Open Drum Circle
Friday November 22 at 7 PM – 9 PM
Entelechea Center (Richardson, TX)
Get your groove on with Ambassador of the Groove, Michael Kenny! Beginners welcome. If you’ve ever wanted to learn to drum around the fire, this is a great way to build confidence playing in a group. Bring a drum or borrow one from the hosts. $10/person.
https://events.entelechea.org/event/rhythm-groove-drum-circle-with-michael-kenny-3-2/2024-11-22/
Friday Night Ecstatic: HARVEST (w/ musical guest Cynesthesia)
Friday, November 22 at 7 PM – 11 PM
Hosted by Dallas Movement Collective
Sammons Center for the Arts (Dallas, TX)
Gather and receive the harvest season’s offerings through freeform movement and healing sound. Dallas Movement Collective presents an intention-setting circle, followed by a music flow to help you discover your body’s own intuitive dance in a supportive setting. The DMC dance floor is a barefoot, sober, consent-based space. Pay what you can, $15-50 recommended.
https://www.dallasmovementcollective.com/ecstatic-dance
Re-Homing Rummage Sale
Saturday, November 23 at 10 AM – 1 PM
Hearth Wisdom Store (Pantego, TX)
Dig through this trove of previously loved magical items, and you just might find something that’s meant to be yours! Free to attend, vendors inquire with the store for terms.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2068413170218085
Annual Gem & Mineral Show
Saturday, November 23 at 10-6 PM and Sunday, November 24 at 10-5 PM
Hosted by Dallas Gem & Mineral Society
Mesquite Arena (Mesquite, TX)
Feast your eyes upon Gaia’s treasures, and take home a stone or a bauble to cheer you up on dark days. Dallas Gem & Mineral Society has been producing this show for decades and it’s a fun way to spend a weekend afternoon. Adults $8. Kids $4. Seniors, teachers, and veterans $5.
Yule Ceremony
Sunday, December 15 at 5:30 PM
Hearth Wisdom Store (Pantego, TX)
Celebrate the season with feasting and friends and an intimate Yule ritual. All ages, paths, traditions welcome. $22/person, tickets on sale soon.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2284474801761979
About This List
Grove and Grotto publishes a curated monthly list of Pagan, witchy, and earth-based events happening in and around our home base of Dallas, Texas.
This list comes out around the 1st of the month. (Or a couple of days before, if we're feeling organized.) Info is provided as a volunteer service only and we are not affiliated with any event, except as described in the listing. Please reach out to the organizer(s) with any questions or proposals.