I think we can all agree that we are more than ready for fall! From the TX State Fair to Zach Bryan at the Texas Motor Speedway here are 40+ fall events around DFW to get you in the spirit!
FALL
AUTUMN AT THE DALLAS ARBORETUM
Bring the whole family for a day of 100,000 pumpkins, 150,000 vibrant blooming plants scattered throughout the garden, “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” themed pumpkin patch, and more! (Pictured)
Date & Time: September 16th-November 5th, times vary
Location: Dallas Arboretum
Price: Included with garden admission
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
Experience the State Fair of Texas, a 24-day showcase of Texas tradition that features concerts, Midway rides and games, and spectacular cuisine!
Date & Time: September 29th-October 22nd, times vary
Location: Fair Park
Price: $15-$20
GOOD OL’ DAYS FEST
This family-friendly festival will have a variety of activities including 35+ local vendors, a dunk tank for charity, a corn hole tournament, family field day competitions, live music, pumpkin painting, face painting, and more!
Date & Time: October 22nd from 11 am to 6 pm
Location: The Stix Icehouse
Price: Free
FESTIVAL OF PUMPKINS
Listen to live music, browse downtown stores, enjoy festival treats, free kids’ activities, a costume contest, pumpkin decorating events, and more!
Date & Time: October 28th from 9 am to 5 pm
Location: Downtown Paris
Price: Free
ENNIS AUTUMN DAZE
Join the 21st Annual Ennis Autumn Daze featuring live music, a hay maze, carnival rides, a pumpkin patch, a cornhole tournament, and more!
Date & Time: October 27th-29th, times vary
Location: Downtown Ennis
Price: Free
FOOD & DRINK
PLANO FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
This 5th annual culinary festival will feature a vast selection of award-winning wines, mouthwatering cuisine from 15 delicious restaurants, and more!
Date & Time: October 21st from 12 pm to 5 pm
Location: Legacy West
Price: $45-$125
BEST LITTLE BREWFEST IN TEXAS
A 100% charity beer festival that features over 40 craft breweries from around Texas, the U.S., and the world!
Date & Time: October 21st from 3 pm to 7 pm
Location: Old Town Lewisville
Price: $0-$75
DALLAS SOUL FOOD FESTIVAL
Come enjoy food from over 30 different food vendors from Dallas, Houston, Austin, and other surrounding cities!
Date & Time: October 22nd from 12 pm to 6 pm
Location: Lofty Spaces
Price: Free
GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL
Try all of the authentic delicious Greek food, pastries, and more!
Date & Time: November 3rd-5th, times vary
Location: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Price: Free
TEXAS MONTHLY BBQ FEST
Come on down to downtown Lockhart to enjoy some live music, explore the area, and celebrate the big world of BBQ at the Barbecue Capital of Texas!
Date & Time: November 4th from 12 pm to 7 pm
Location: Lockhart City Park
Price: Free
WURST FEST
Come for a unique annual celebration rich in German culture with good food, music, dancing, exciting carnival rides and games, German, Texan, and domestic beer, special events, and more!
Date & Time: November 3rd-11th, times vary
Location: New Braunfels
Price: $18-$22
TACOLANDIA
Enjoy unlimited taco sampling from the greatest taquerias in Dallas, margaritas, and more!
Date & Time: November 4th from 4 pm to 7 pm
Location: Energy Square Plaza
Price: $30-$65
CHEFS FOR FARMERS
Showcasing the talents of Texas’s best chefs and food artisans while celebrating the farmers who make great food possible in one mouth-watering festival!
Date & Time: November 2nd-5th from 3 pm to 6 pm
Location: Old City Park
Price: $125
MUSIC
LEWISVILLE WESTERN DAYS
Enjoy a concert with Lee Brice and delicious food and drinks, vendors, a tamale contest, kid’s activities, and more!
Date & Time: November 29th-30th, times vary
Location: Old Town Lewisville
Price: $15
MOO & BREW FEST
Experience a flavorful day of burgers, beers, live music from Colony House, and more!
Date & Time: October 21st at 4 pm
Location: The Plaza At Toyota Music Factory
Price: $25-$50
GORDY’S HWY30 MUSIC FEST: TEXAS EDITION
An annual four-day music festival featuring over thirty of the hottest bands in the country like Zach Bryan and Dierks Bentley!
Date & Time: October 19th-22nd, times vary
Location: Texas Motor Speedway
Price: Starting at $189
SPORTS
MAVS SEASON OPENER
Cheer on the Dallas Mavs to victory against the Brooklyn Nets! (Pictured)
Date & Time: October 27th at 7:30 pm
Location: American Airlines Center
Price: Starting at $15
OKTOBERFEST
YESTERLAND FEST
Come visit the farm and enjoy amazing park rides, gorgeous photo ops, adorable animals, delicious farm treats, and so much more for guests of all ages!
Date & Time: September 23rd-November 5th, times vary
Location: Yesterland Farm
Price: Starting at $20
OKTOBERFEST ON PEACE PLAZA
Enjoy an evening filled with, live music, stein holding contests, delicious food, and of course, plenty of German-style beer!
Date & Time: October 20th at 5 pm
Location: Peace Plaza at Harvest Hall
Price: Free
FITNESS
TURKEY TROT
The largest Thanksgiving Day event of its kind in the country with an annual 5K, 8-mile race, or fun run, live music, food, and fun activities for the whole family, including dressing up in your favorite Thanksgiving-themed costume!
Date & Time: November 23rd, time TBD
Location: City Hall
Price: Starting at $41
ART & CULTURE
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PARADE
Enjoy an evening filled with live music, a beautiful parade, delicious concessions, fun arts and crafts, and so much more! (Pictured)
Date & Time: October 28th from 2 pm to 10 pm
Location: Dallas City Hall Plaza
Price: Free
HARAMBEE FESTIVAL
The festival is an educational and cultural event that provides an atmosphere of celebration with entertainment, vendors, treat bags, giveaways, and more!
Date & Time: October 28th at 10 am
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Price: Free
TURTLE CREEK FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
This event will feature up to 100 artists along with artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, a children’s play area, and festival foods and beverages!
Date & Time: November 11th-12th, times vary
Location: Reverchon Park
Price: Free