WHAT TO DO IN DFW | October 8 – October 12
RED RIVER RIVALRY WEEKEND
Bash Before the Clash – More Details
When: October 9 (6pm-10pm, 9pm Pep Rally)
Where: Klyde Warren Park
- Annual Bash Before the Clash ends with the Beat OU! Pep Rally from 9-10pm
- Featuring live music, drinks, vendors, special guests and more + live performances the pep rally and interactive fan fun
- Open to the public with free admission or you can purchase a VIP experiences!
Official UT Tailgate (Texas Exes Dallas Chapter) – More Details
When: October 10 (9am – 2pm)
Where: inside the State Fair of Texas grounds, by GATE 5 (in between The African American Museum and the Magnolia Beer Garden)
- Each year they host UT fans for a fun party with live music, a DJ, food and drinks for purchase!
- Come Early… look for their White Tents and Longhorn Signs!
Official UT Watch Party (Texas Exes Dallas Chapter) – More Details
When: October 10
Where: Two DFW Locations
- Longhorn Icehouse – 1901 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas
- Happiest Hour – 2616 Olive St, Dallas
NOTE: Free to attend, but if you RSVP, you’ll get an extra chance to win great door prizes, including game day tickets at DKR!
Beat Texas Pep Rally – More Details
When: October 9 (6pm – 10pm)
Where: Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel
- OU Club of Dallas holds the Pep Rally for the OU-Texas Game where you get a chance to see the band, spirit squad, Ruf/Neks and mascots!
- Individual party tickets are $25… wristbands can be picked up day-of event starting at 3pm – open to anyone!
Sooners Watch Party – More Details
When: October 10
Where: Bar W (Uptown Dallas)
- The OU alumni association’s Dallas branch sets up regular watch parties here!
DFW EVENTS THIS WEEKEND:
Hocus Pocus – More Details
When: October 9-11
Where: Meyerson Sympony Center
- Watch the movie at the Meyerson while the orchestra plays the music live
Fall Into Flower Mound Festival – More Details
When: October 9 (5-10pm) & October 10 (12pm-10pm)
Where: The River Walk (4110 River Walk Dr., Flower Mound)
- Two days of live entertainment, carnival games, vendor booths, a hay maze, a pumpkin photo garden, and more!
- Friday – Diamond West at 8:30pm
- Saturday – Le Freak at 8:30pm
- Free to attend!
River Legacy Fall Festival – More Details
When: October 10 (10am-7pm)
Where: River Legacy Park & River Legacy Nature Center (Arlington)
- A family-friendly fall day with games, bounce houses, face painting, balloon art, a pumpkin patch, live music, festival food and more!
- Best part: It’s also a fundraiser supporting River Legacy’s environmental education programs, so you can have fun while supporting conservation and nature education!
Barktoberfest – More Details
When: October 11 (11am – 5pm)
Where: Downtown Plano Arts District – 1021 E. 15th St
- A free, dog-friendly event featuring a dog costume contest, local vendors, pet shopping, fall finds, and photo ops!
- Dress up your pup and receive a free pup cup
DFW Italian Festival – More Details
When: October 10 (11am – 6pm), October 11 (11am-5pm)
Where: Levy Event Plaza (Irving)
- A lively celebration of Italy’s rich heritage and culture, featuring authentic food, wine tastings, live performances, immersive experiences, family-friendly fun, and so much more!
- Free admission
EVENTS THIS WEEKEND (OUTSIDE DFW)
Stars of Texas – More Details
When: October 9 – October 11
Where: Texas Motorplex (7500 US-287, Ennis – about 40 minutes south of Dallas)
- Annual three-day outdoor event blending country music, drag racing, bull riding, and sky lantern, featuring headliners:
- Oct 9 – Aaron Watson
- Oct 10 – Brad Paisley
- Oct 11 – Travis Tritt
15th Annual Bonnie & Clyde Days – More Details
When: October 10 (2-9pm)
Where: Historic Pilot Point Square (about 50 minutes from Dallas, by Cedar Creek Lake)
- Step back in time with a reenactment of the famous Bonnie & Clyde bank robbery, Model A cars, live music, and tribute bands celebrating Taylor Swift and ’70s hits!
- FREE fun for the whole family, plus kids can enjoy a Ninja obstacle course, game truck, and face painting in the free Kids Zone!
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SPORTS
- Oct 8: Dallas Cowboys vs. Tamba Bay (AT&T Stadium)
- Oct 10: Texas Longhorns vs. Oklahoma Sooners (Cotton Bowl at State Fair)
NOTE: Mavs 1st home preseason game = next Wednesday (10/14)
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CONCERTS:
- Oct 9: Two Friends (State Fair of Texas – free with fair admission)
- Oct 10 & 11: Kasey Musgraves (American Airlines Center)
- Oct 10: Paul Wall Ball (State Fair of Texas – free with fair admission)
- Oct 10: Brooks & Dunn with Tucker Wetmore (Dickies Arena)
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ONGOING:
NorthPark Pumpkin Patch – More Details
When: Now – November 1
Where: NorthPark Center (in Center Park)
State Fair of Texas – More Details
When: Now – Oct 18
Where: State Fair of Texas, Fair Park
Pumpkin Nights – More Details
Location: Howell Farms (Arlington)
When: Now – 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 = Coldplay tribute
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
