Eight sessions of gardening for fun for second, third and fourth-graders. Held Wednesdays Sept. 5 through Oct. 24. Cost: $30 residents, $40 non-residents. Online registration required: livegreeninplano.obsres.com

Fairview Farms Marketplace is open seasonally May through October for all your farm fresh produce, flowers and plants. Open Tuesday through Sunday in September.

Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each week, March 22-Oct. 20. On top of all the great local produce they always have, this year they're offering local organics. Check out their website to see list of vendors.

Held on six consecutive Thursdays. • Get the scoop on green living topics such as water conservation, responsible yard care, managing household waste, green building and renovation, energy efficiency and air quality. • Understand how daily decisions impact the environment - for better and for worse. • Discover simple ways to inspire people in making greener choices. • Contribute 24 hours of volunteer service, matching your passion for the environment with new skills and fun opportunities.

The Downtown Arlington Farmer’s Market is a community-oriented market focusing on Texas provided foods, arts, crafts, services and wares. It is open every Friday and Saturday. The goal of the market is to provide a venue for local vendors to offer Arlington, Texas residents an opportunity to buy the freshest meat, produce, breads and other great foods, crafts and products available. Visit their website to learn more about vendors.

Stroll through the park visiting with vendors, artists and artisans who are building a greener city. Learn how to garden, attract honeybees, raise chickens, save energy, conserve water, protect our Trinity River and much more. Bring the kids for hands-on activities and teaching opportunities.

Local designers create outfits using recycled products, clothing and fabric and model creations on stage during the Dallas Green Fest.

Create a little peace where you can, and this sure promises to be the place to do just that! The Center for Healing Arts honors the International Day of Peace (Sept 21) with the Carnaval de La Paz to benefit the Safe City Commission and The Peace Alliance. And it's all in the tune of fun! Activities include a party with Peace Brew, Chadra Mezza pizza, palm-reading, photo booth, live music by the Marshall Young Band, cotton candy, hula-hooping, a cake walk and a very special art auction, featuring peace-themed art by local school kids. Plus, you can learn the Peace Dance! Cost: Tickets are $25 at the door; or, $10 for ages 6-21