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WHAT TO DO IN DFW | November 5 – November 8

72nd Annual Greek Food Festival of Dallas – More Details

When: November 6-8

Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

Enjoy a weekend celebrating Greek culture with authentic Greek food, live music, traditional dancing, cooking demonstrations, and a marketplace featuring jewelry, gifts, and imported goods.

Good to Know: The festival is cashless, and parking is available on-site, across the street, or at a free shuttle location.

Chef for Farmers Food & Wine Festival – More Details

When: November 7 & November 8 (The Main Event)

Where: Old City Park

Annual multi-day food and wine festival in Texas that celebrates regional agriculture, local food artisans, and top culinary talent

Enjoy unlimited food and drink from 50+ Texas chefs who work directly with local farmers.

$10 from each admission ticket will be donated to The Seed Project Foundation. Through their McKinney Roots farm, they grow fresh produce & eggs and get it directly to families who need it!

The Big Dill Pickle Festival – More Details

When: November 7 | 12pm – 8pm

Where: Globe Life Field & Texas Live!

A pickle-themed festival with food, vendors and plenty of pickle-inspired fun, headlined by SNOOKI

Featuring unlimited pickle sampling, 100 unique pickle flavors, 20 pickle vendors + pickle rave, carnival games, mechanical pickle rodeo and more!

National Cowgirl Museum Grand Opening and Parade – More Details

When: November 7

Where: National Cowgirl Museum, Fort Worth

Celebrate the grand opening of the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame’s exciting expansion (FREE), featuring new galleries, exhibitions, and the Cowgirl Carousel

Don’t miss the Grand Cowgirl Parade at noon, featuring horses, Western groups, floats, and more!

The parade is FREE to watch along the route, making it a fun family-friendly outing.

DMA Family Festival – More Details

When: November 7 | 11am – 4pm

Where: Dallas Museum of Art

Celebrate the power of creativity in this fun-filled day of activities and art for the entire family. Enjoy art making, community connections, and gallery activities and have the chance to meet and make alongside local artists!

DIYcon – More Details

When: November 6 – November 8

Where: Fair Park

A first-of-its-kind immersive event celebrating the creativity and community of modern DIYers

Featuring hands-on workshops, premium tools to try, interactive brand storytelling, and meet-and-greets with creators, TV personalities, and other stars.

Makers of all skill levels, from beginners to pros, are invited to roll up their sleeves, learn from leading creators, and leave with the confidence to tackle their next project.

Veterans Day Walk – More Details

When: November 7 | Check-in starts at 8:30am

Where: Reverchon Park (3505 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75219)

A family-friendly community walk along the Katy Trail built for actively connecting our community and fostering relationships.

NOTE: Registration is required for entry and participation. Registration is available in-person at the event, but registration prior to arrival is highly recommended. Registrations after October 25, including on-site registration, may not receive a shirt at the event.

Fall Japanese Festival – More Details

When: November 7 & November 8

Where: Fort Worth Botanic Gardens (Fort Worth)

Celebrate the beauty and traditions of Japan, experience authentic taiko drumming, tea ceremonies, and music throughout the festival

Panda Fest 2026 – More Details

When: November 6-8

Where: Carpenter Park, Dallas

Outdoor Asian food festival with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs, featuring 60+ Asian Food Vendors, 150+ Asian Street Food, 10+ Merchandise Vendors

16th Annual Festival at the Switchyard – More Details

When: November 7 | 11am – 10pm

Where: Historic Downtown Carrollton

Enjoy FREE concerts, community performances, strolling entertainers, carnival rides, face painting, arcade games & pinball machines inside the Main Event Plaza, and more at this rain or shine event!

Chalk the Park – More Details

When: November 7 | 6pm – 9pm

Where: Kaleidoscope Park, Frisco

Free community art event that invites talented chalk artists to transform park pathways into stunning, larger-than-life works of art.

Competing for recognition and prizes, artists will showcase their imagination and skill as they create masterpieces live throughout the day.

Plano Food + Wine Festival – More Details

When: November 7

Where: Legacy West

Sip and sample from 100+ award-winning wines, explore a curated selection of fine spirits, and indulge in mouthwatering bites from some of Plano’s top restaurants.

Plus, enjoy live culinary demos from the talented chefs at Lombardi Family Concepts, shop unique finds from local vendors, and soak in the vibrant festival atmosphere.

Texas Country Music Weekend – More Details

When: November 6 – November 8

Where: Fort Worth Stockyards

More than 30 artists, a Texas Country Showcase, a country music showdown and the Texas Country Music Awards on Sunday.

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Village Stroll: A Day of Holiday Cheer – More Details

When: November 7 | 2pm – 5pm

Where: Inwood Village, Dallas

An outdoor community kick-off featuring live music by We Them Grays, 3D sidewalk art by Jan Riggins, free craft workshops (tumbler painting, bedazzling, tea towel printing), and giveaways

The Light Park – More Details

When: Starts November 6!

Where: Three locations (Samuell Farm in Mesquite, Hurricane Harbor in Arlington and Riders Field in Frisco)

A drive-through holiday light show, each with millions of LED lights synchronized to music. From the coziness of your car, drive past holiday scenes and through the glowing tunnels.

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