WHAT TO DO IN DFW | October 15 – October 18
DFW EVENTS THIS WEEKEND:
25th Annual Oktoberfest Southlake – More Details
When: October 16-18
Where: Southlake Town Square
- Enjoy a weekend packed with live entertainment, delicious food, exciting contests, and family-friendly activities
- Admission and parking are completely FREE!
22nd Annual Plano International Festival – More Details
When: October 17 | 11am-5pm
Where: Haggard Park | Plano
- The largest, longest running multicultural festival in North Texas with food, music, dancing and fun for the whole family!
DFW Fall Fest – More Details
When: October 17 | 10am-2pm
Where: Frisco Fresh Market
- Enjoy a free, family-friendly fall festival featuring kid-friendly entertainment, DIY crafts, local vendors, seasonal treats, music, and festive photo ops!
- Best part? Admission and parking are completely FREE, with fun for all ages!
2026 State Fair Clásico – More Details
When: October 17 | 4pm
Where: State Fair of Texas, Cotton Bowl Stadium
- Dallas Trinity FC takes on international soccer powerhouse Club Chivas in a special matchup
- Bonus: Your game ticket includes admission to the State Fair of Texas, so you can enjoy the Fair before or after the match!
Huffhines Harvest Fest – More Details
When: October 17 & October 18
Where: Huffhines Park, Richardson
- FREE two-day festival, featuring local artisan vendors, live music, food vendors, pumpkin decorating, a petting zoo, and festive family activities!
- Pawtoberfest is Saturday! Bring your pup for a dog costume contest, puppy yoga with adoptable puppies, pet-friendly vendors, photo ops, and more. Admission and parking are FREE!
Fall Fest at The Farm – More Details
When: October 17 | 10am-2pm
Where: Russell Farm Art Center (Burleson)
- Celebrate fall with a hayride, donkey petting, fall arts and crafts, games, live music and more!
- Free event, no registration required
Butterfly Flutterby – More Details
When: October 17 | 10am-2pm
Where: Grapevine Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park (411 Ball St.)
- Celebrate the 29th annual festival honoring the monarch butterfly migration from Canada to Mexico with live butterfly releases, a costume contest, arts and crafts and butterfly themed photo ops!
- FREE and family friendly
Hollydays Market | Plano Christmas Market – More Details
When: October 16-18
Where: Plano Event Center
- Shop three festive days of holiday finds from local vendors and small businesses
- Featuring boutique clothing, handmade gifts, holiday décor, and home accents!
Tails & Touchdowns – More Details
When: October 18 | 5-7:30pm
Where: Tostitos Championship Plaza | The Star in Frisco
- FREE, football-themed event featuring pup-friendly activities, fun photo ops, custom treats, and take-home goodies!
- Enter your furry friend in the Fan of the Game costume contest for a chance to win special prizes from The Farmer’s Dog. Admission is FREE, and leashes are required!
Frisco Margarita Festival – More Details
When: October 17
Where: Rollertown Beerworks, Frisco
- Frisco Margarita Tasting Contest: Sample 10 3.5oz margarita samples (largest pours allowed by law) served over ice by Frisco’s top bars and restaurants… winning bar or restaurant takes home $1,000!
- Plus, a Live DJ, Food Vendors, Beer Garden, and a chance to win a dream trip to Mexico!
26th Annual Texas BBQ & Blues Festival – More Details
When: October 17 | 6-11:30pm
Where: Toyota Music Factory
- One of North Texas’ longest-running BBQ traditions! Enjoy some of the best BBQ in town, live blues bands, cold drinks, 50+ market vendors and an entire night of Texas-sized fun
- Free GA for the first 500 guests!
Catrina Festival – More Details on Instagram
When: October 17 | 12pm-midnight
Where: Sundance Square, Fort Worth
- A family-friendly signature event unites the community to celebrate Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) originating in Mexico more than 3,000 years ago in honor of deceased ancestors and loved ones.
- Sundance Square Plaza will transform into a day-long Día de los Muertos celebration. The festival features live music, dance performances, artisan vendors, food trucks, and one of the nation’s largest Catrina contests. It is considered the best runway show in Texas!
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SPORTS
- Oct 16: Dallas Mavericks vs. Atlanta Hawks (American Airlines Center)
- Oct 17: SMU Mustangs vs. Virgina Cavaliers (Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas)
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CONCERTS:
- Oct 16: Ashley McBryde (Billy Bob’s)
- Oct 17: Brett Young (Billy Bob’s)
- Oct 17: 3OH!3 (State Fair of Texas – free with fair admission)
- Oct 17: Weezer (American Airlines Center)
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ONGOING:
State Fair of Texas – More Details
When: LAST WEEKEND OF THE FAIR!
Where: State Fair of Texas, Fair Park
Cool Thursdays at the Arboretum – More Details
Location: Dallas Arboretum
When: Now – Nov 5
- This week = Elton John Tribute
NorthPark Pumpkin Patch – More Details
When: Now – November 1
Where: NorthPark Center (in Center 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
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
