5 events taking place around Downtown Arlington this week (Sept. 29- Oct. 5)

(photo courtesy Creative Commons)
What: Clayton Gardner
When: 9 p.m. Sept. 29
Where: Grease Monkey, 200 N. Mesquite Street
Cost: free
Self-taught artist Clayton Gardner will perform live at Grease Monkey, a burger bar in Downtown Arlington..

(photo courtesy Flickr/ Halloween Crafts by Wendy Piersall)
What: 47th Annual Fall Craft Fair
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 30
Where: 1000 Eunice Street
Cost: free
This craft fair will feature the work of more than 50 local artists. A variety of items from baked goods to handmade jewelry and other items will be available and priced to fit a range of budgets, says the city's webpage.

(photo courtesy Facebook/ Knapp Heritage Park)
What: Front Street Festival
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 30
Where: 201 W. Front Street
Cost: $3 for those 12 and over and $10 for a family of four
Festival goers can enjoy music, crafts and food or take a tour of historical log cabins to learn more about Arlington's history. Proceeds from the event benefit Knapp heritage Park.

(photo courtesy Facebook/ National Night Out )
What: National Night Out
When:5:30-7:30 Oct. 3
Where: 300 W. First Street University Center Mall
(and other locations around Arlington)
Cost:free
The UT Arlington Police Department invites the community as well as students, faculty, and staff members to join in an evening of fun while learning how to keep neighborhoods safe,

(photo courtesy Pexels)
What: Open Mic Night
When: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 5
Where:Legal Draft Beer Co., 500 E. Division Street
Cost: free
Legal Draft Beer Company invites artists to bring their own instruments for a night of live music and fun.