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 Sept. 22, 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
Fort Worth Oktoberfest, Sept. 24-26
Dallas Pen Show, Sept. 24-27
State Fair of Texas, Sept. 25-Oct. 18, Dallas
Lewisville Western Days, Sept. 25+26
McKinney Oktoberfest, Sept. 25-27
Monster Truck Wars, Sept. 26-27, Denton
The State Fair Classic: Prairie View v. Grambling, Sept. 26, Dallas
Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Sept. 26, Southlake
The Drift Music & Food Festival, Sept. 26, Celina
Hispanic Heritage Festival, Sept. 26, Burleson
Family Fiesta, Sept. 26, Watauga
Front Street Festival, Sept. 26, Arlington
Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show, Sept. 26
Southlake Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Sept. 26
The Bloom Bazaar: An All Women-Owned Marketplace, Sept. 27, The Colony
Summit Racing Lone Star Nationals, Oct. 2+3, Fort Worth
Plano International Festival, Oct. 17
