WHAT TO DO IN DFW | October 1 – October 4
*NEW THIS WEEK* NorthPark Pumpkin Patch – More Details
When: October 1 – November 1 (Opens this week)
Where: NorthPark Center (in Center Park)
- Back with festive fall photo ops, storytimes, and family-friendly activities and it’s completely FREE to visit!
- Fridays are extra fun with free movie nights and live music in the Pumpkin Patch, so grab the family and make a night of it!
- You can also book a festive fall family photo session for just $20, which includes digital copies emailed to you. Spots are limited, so you’ll want to reserve yours in advance!
*NEW THIS WEEK* Hall’s Pumpkin Farm & Corn Maze – More Details
When: October 2 – November 1 (Opens this week)
Where: 3420 Hall Johnson Road, Grapevine, Texas 76051
- Head to the farm for a classic fall day with a pumpkin patch, a 2+ acre corn maze, hayrides, farm animals, and plenty of photo ops for the whole family.
- NOTE: Cash only!
State Fair of Texas – More Details
When: Sept 25 – Oct 18
Where: State Fair of Texas, Fair Park
Pumpkin Nights – More Details
Location: Howell Farms (Arlington)
When: Sept 17 – Oct 31
Autumn at the Arboretum – More Details
Location: Dallas Arboretum
When: Now – Nov 1
Cool Thursdays at the Arboretum – More Details
Location: Dallas Arboretum
When: Now – Nov 5
- This week = Journey tribute
Eye Candy Local Art Exhibition – More Details
Location: DAUM Gallery (167 Payne Street, Dallas)
When: Ends October 3
Scarborough’s Hollow – More Details
When: Now – Nov 1
Where: 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie, TX
Fright Fest Six Flags – More Details
Location: Six Flags, Arlington
When: Now – Nov 1
Boo! The Spooky BooMont (Immersive Experience) – More Details
Location: Galleria Dallas (North end of Level 3, across from food place)
When: Now – Nov 1
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FREE EVENTS THIS WEEKEND:
Fall Main Street Fest – More Details
When: October 2 | 5-9pm
Where: The Village
- Kick off fall with an evening of seasonal food and drinks, live music, and golden-hour vibes, plus a Beer Garden featuring bites and drinks from local spots
- FREE to attend! Food and drinks are available for purchase throughout the event!
- Shop the vendor market for handmade goods, local art, and unique finds, and bring your pup along because this one is dog-friendly! Plus, the first guests can snag a free tote bag while supplies last.
Uptown Block Party – More Details
When: October 2 | 6-10pm
Where: Griggs Park
- *FREE* Celebrate 10 years of the Uptown Block Party with a special night featuring live music, local vendors, food, and plenty of fun!
- Band = Diamond West Band
Frisco Oktoberfest – More Details
When: October 3 | 11am-9pm
Where: The Star in Frisco
- 7th annual celebration with authentic German food, traditional Oktoberfest games, stein-hoisting contests, live music, and plenty of ice-cold bier
Live on Stage: Barefoot Nation – More Details
When: October 2 | 7-9pm
Where: Grandscape (Corona Stage & Lawn)
- A Kenny Chesney tribute band, playing all the hits!
Bravo Park Grand Opening + Harvest Jubilee – More Details
When: October 3 | 11am-4pm
Where: Bravo Park (Allen)
- Celebrate the official opening of Bravo Park with a full day of music, food, games, wellness, and family fun. Bring your picnic blankets and spend the day enjoying live music, free yoga classes in afternoon, lawn games, pickleball classes, etc.
- Plus, there will be a pumpkin patch where you an find and buy your perfect pumpkin and shop from local vendors!
Annual DFW Dragon Boat, Kite and Lantern Festival – More Details
When: October 4 | 8:30am – 6pm
Where: Levy Event Plaza (Las Colinas)
- Celebrate Asian culture at the free waterfront festival at Lake Carolyn, featuring exciting dragon boat races, live cultural performances, food, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities throughout the day!
Oktoberfest – More Details
When: October 3 | 12pm – 8pm
Where: Toyota Music Factory
- A full day of German beer, German grub, live music, games, competitions and Oktoberfest fun (All ages welcome!)
- 12pm-2pm $3 Beers, $2 Brats
- $6 Jager all day
- Plus, you can sign up for Stein-Holding competition or Weiner Dog Races!
- NOTE: The first 500 GA tickets are FREE, so reserve yours early!
- Your GA ticket includes admission to the festival and access to all the entertainment, games and festivities.
Yo-Chi Grand Opening Party – More Details
When: October 3 | 11am
Where: 5710 W. Lovers Lane, Suite 101, Dallas
- Frozen yogurt, music, and fun featuring a live DJ, special chocolate cowboy hat toppings, and giveaways, with the first 50 guests in line receiving their Yo-Chi bowl for free!
- Fun fact: This is Australia’s leading self-serve frozen yogurt brand, and they are opening their FIRST U.S. location right here in Dallas (2nd one coming in NorthPark Center)
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OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEKEND:
- Oct 3: Monster Jam (AT&T Stadium)
- Oct 3: Irving Oktoberfest Half Marathon (More Details)
- Oct 3: SusieCakes Bakery opens in West Village, Uptown (More Details)
CONCERTS:
- Oct 1: Stephen Wilson Jr (Toyota Music Factory)
- Oct 1: Rebecca Black (The Echo Lounge & Music Hall)
- Oct 2 & 3: Chris Young (Billy Bob’s)
SPORTS:
- Oct 2: Dallas Stars vs. St. Louis Blues (AAC)
- Oct 3: TCU Horned Frogs vs. BYU Cougars (Fort Worth)
- Oct 3: SMU Mustangs vs. Boston College (Gerald Ford Stadium)
- Oct 4: Dallas Cowboys vs. Houston Astros (Houston)
