WHAT TO DO IN DFW | SEPTEMBER 10 – 13
Fan Expo – More Details
Location: Kay Bailey Hutchison Center
When: Sept 11 – 13
- The largest sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in Texas, offering exciting family-friendly attractions, events, and world-renowned celebrities!
Fright Fest Six Flags – More Details
Location: Six Flags, Arlington
When: Sept 11 – Nov 1
- Annual Halloween-themed seasonal event hosted at legacy Six Flags amusement parks
- Featuring scare zones, haunted houses and mazes, live entertainment and family-friendly DAY activities for younger children
- After 6pm, not recommended for children under 13
Dak Prescott Lookalike Contest – More Details
Location: Legacy Hall
When: Sept 13 | 6-7pm
- Before kickoff, show us your best quarterback impression during our Dak Prescott Lookalike Contest from 6–7 PM
- Bring your A-game, impress the judges, and compete for bragging rights (and prizes), plus Cowboys giveaways, photo ops, game day vibes and more
- Stay for kickoff (Cowboys Season Opener) at 7:20pm
Katy 5K – More Details
Location: Reverchon Park, Dallas
When: Sept 10 | 7:30-10pm
- 28th Annual 5K through Turtle Creek, Uptown and the Katy Trail
- After you cross the finish line, the party starts! There’ll be a DJ, free food and drinks from more than 35 local restaurants, two complimentary Michelob ULTRAs for those 21+, and tons of fun
9/11 Heroes Run 5K – More Details
Location: National Medal of Honor Museum
When: Sept 12 | 8:30am
- The 2026 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and honor the heroes who served that day and in the wars that followed
- Join your community in honoring first responders and service members, fulfilling the promise made 25 years ago to never forget
George W. Bush Presidential Center Moment of Remembrance – More Details
Location: George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
When: Sept 11 | 8:30am
- Public moment of remembrance in collaboration with area police and fire departments
- Admission & parking for the Bush Museum will be free to all guests for the entire day
- NOTE: Registration is required
Hispanic Heritage Celebration – More Details
Location: Dallas Arboretum
When: Sept 12 | 10am-5pm, 5-9pm
- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with culture, music, food, and the beloved Quinceañera Fashion Show
- The daytime event runs 10am-5pm with a vendor market, live entertainment, and kids’ activities, while Twilight Noches from 5-9pm is a separately ticketed evening with more vendors and live music.
Downtown Dallas Arts & Music Festival – More Details
Location: Main Street Garden Park
When: Sept 12 & Sept 13
- Discover local art, enjoy live music in the heart of Dallas
- Featuring live painting, murals, curated art exhibitions & installations, performances, pop-up activations, food trucks and more
- There will be a wide variety of DFW artists, makers, small businesses, and creative brands
CityLine Night Market – More Details on Instagram
Location: Cityline, Richardson (PGBT + 75)
When: Sept 11
- Shop, sip + stroll with 40+ local vendors at The Boho Market
- Note: Saturday (9/12) brings a mariachi band, Mariachi Amatitlan, food from Manny’s, and free face painting in the Plaza (6-9pm)
Dwell with Dignity: Warehouse Liquidation Sale – More Details
Location: 1127 Conveyor Ln, Dallas
When: Sept 9-19 (Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm)
- Shop new and secondhand home décor and furniture all benefitting a great cause, donated from community, designers and high-end showrooms
Jackson Durham Events Warehouse Sale – More Details on Instagram
Location: Borrowed by JD Warehouse (1272 Security Drive)
When: Sept 11-13
- Shop a selection of pieces from their inventory – tables, seating, shelving + more!
Eye Candy Local Art Exhibition – More Details
Location: DAUM Gallery (167 Payne Street, Dallas)
When: Sept 12 – October 3
- Scooped in Dallas and Daum Gallery present their 3rd Eye Candy exhibition
- A high-energy, colorful, design-forward art show that flips the traditional gallery experience with candy displays, free art supplies, and original artwork covering every wall
- Featuring over 40 local artists and 300+ original works, with a strong focus on accessibility (many pieces are priced at $300 and under)
- It’s a mix of seasoned collectors, first-time buyers, and curious newcomers all in one room, making it easy for anyone to go from “just looking” to bringing home their first piece
VIVA Dallas – More Details
Location: Dallas City Hall Plaza
When: Sept 12 | 5-9pm
- Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month at this FREE celebration and celebrate with music, crafts, fine spirits, ales, Mexican street food, and the best Dallas entertainment from Mariachis, Bandas, and much more
CONCERTS:
- Sept 11- Tim McGraw (Dos Equis Pavilion)
- Sept 12 – Shaboozey (South Side Ballroom)
- Sept 12- Josh Turner (Billy Bob’s 18+)
- Sept 10, 12 & 13 – Chris Brown & USHER (AT&T Stadium)
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SPORTS
- Sept 12- SMU vs. UC Davis (Gerald J. Ford Stadium)
- Sept 12 – TCU vs. Grambling State Tigers (Amon G. Carter Stadium)
- Sept 12 – FC Dallas vs. Portland Timbers (Toyota Stadium)
- Sept 13- Dallas Cowboys vs. NY Giants (AT&T Stadium)
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- Sept 13 – Dallas Trinity vs. DC Power FC (Cotton Bowl Stadium)
