This is an ongoing list of weekend events and things to do in the North Texas. If you know of an event we should feature, write in and let us know.
Last updated Oct. 6, 2026
The Nelson Mandela Exhibition, now-Oct. 31, Dallas
Pumpkin Nights at Howell Farm, Sept. 17-Oct. 31, Arlington
Autumn at the Arboretum, Sept. 19-Nov. 1, Dallas
State Fair of Texas, Sept. 25-Oct. 18, Dallas
Stars of Texas Music Festival, Oct. 9-11, Ennis
Shef Food + Wine Festival, Oct. 9-11, Grand Prairie
Kacey Musgraves in concert, Oct. 10 -11, Dallas
DFW Italian Festival, Oct. 10-11, Irving
Scarborough Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival, Oct. 10- Nov. 31, Waxahachie
Farmers Branch Fall Fest, Oct. 10
UT/ OU Red River Showdown, Oct. 10, Dallas
Rubber Duck Regatta Jeep Festival, Oct. 10, Rockwall
Beer City Festival, Oct. 10, Fort Worth
Monarch Fest, Oct. 10, Granbury
DanceAfrica Festival & Marketplace, Oct. 10, Dallas
NTX Toy Show, Oct. 10, Lewisville
Fort Worth Botanical Gardens Family Fun Run, Oct. 10
Hay Festival Forum Dallas, Oct. 15-18
Plano International Festival, Oct. 17
McKinney Wine and Music Festival, Oct. 24
Witches’ Brew Train, Oct. 30-31, Grapevine
