Dallas–Fort Worth · Weekend edition

Things to do in Dallas–Fort Worth this weekend

117 events happening around Dallas, Oct 23–25, 2026, picked from every local listing so you don't have to. Get this every Thursday, free.

Pick of the week

Sat, Oct 24 · 12pm · Old City Park, Dallas · See tickets

Craft beer tasting, cover bands, lawn games and food trucks.

Loud, late, and worth it

Baauer at It'll Do Club
Fri, Oct 23 · 9pm · It'll Do Club, Dallas · See tickets
2026 Dallas Reggae in the Park Fest
Sat, Oct 24 · 3pm · City Hall Plaza Park, Dallas · See tickets
Come experience the vibes of the Reggae in the Park Festival
Tom Rush - Live in Concert
Sat, Oct 24 · 8pm · Arlington Music Hall · See tickets
Don't miss the musical celebration when Tom Rush takes the stage at the Arlington Music Hall on October 24th, 2026!

Bring stretchy pants

Irving Taco Festival
Sat, Oct 24 · 4pm · Toyota Music Factory, Irving · See tickets
Get ready for an evening packed with tacos, margaritas, music, and festival vibes at Toyota Music Factory!
Dallas Wine Festival - 40+ Types of Wine to Try Included with Admission
Sat, Oct 24 · 1pm · Venture X Dallas - Braniff Centre · See tickets
Wine Festival SALE ONLY $20 (Regularly $40) includes: 40+ wine samples, souvenir wine glass, & optional wine classes
Garland/Rowlett Fall Fest
Sat, Oct 24 · 4pm · 350 Oaks Trail, Garland · Free
Garland, Texas - Join us for the CTC Fall Festival 2026! There will be food, fun, fellowship, and LOTS of candy!

Tire them out by 8pm

Fall Fest on The Lawn
Sat, Oct 24 · 4pm · The Shops At RedBird, Dallas · Free
Celebrate the season and get ready for a day full of family fun with a maze, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and Trunk or Treat!
Sunday Funday, bring the family! Hawaii Fluid ART Red Oak!
Sat, Oct 24 · 12pm · Hawaii Fluid Art Red Oak · See tickets
Come join us for Sunday Funday, bring the family for games, food, and laughs!
Junior Archeologist Field School
Sat, Oct 24 · 10am · Opal Lawrence Historical Park, Mesquite · See tickets
Join Us for an Exciting Dig into History! Prepare for a day filled with outdoor adventure and discovering history!

Touch grass, officially

Grand Diwali Mela - Dallas Festival of Lights
Sat, Oct 24 · 12pm · Myers Park & Event Center, McKinney · See tickets
The biggest cultural celebration of Diwali in North Texas at the Myers Park Mckinney on 24th October 2026
SCULPT + BRUNCH x Culinary Dropout
Sat, Oct 24 · 9am · Culinary Dropout, Dallas · Free
Join GRIT Fitness x Culinary Dropout for a complimentary outdoor mat sculpt class, then stick around for brunch!
Día De Los Muertos 5K - Runners Unidos
Sat, Oct 24 · 6pm · Trinity Overlook Park/ After party at Taco Y Vino, Dallas · Free
Dia De Los Muertos-5K Night Run. Runners Unidos invites you to run and honor those who are no longer with us! Join us at Taco y Vino after!

Culture, with a cocktail

Fort Worth Halloween Bar Crawl
Sat, Oct 24 · 4pm · BAR 2909, Fort Worth · From $11
The Official Fort Worth Halloween Bar Crawl is here! Grab all your friends and explore the best bars in Fort Worth for this pub crawl!
Station 4 Express Entry - Halloween Block Party 2026 - Skip The Line
Sat, Oct 24 · 8pm · Station 4, Dallas · See tickets
Station 4 is in the middle of the Halloween Block Party and is a Dance Club down stairs, Rose Room Drag Room & VIP Lounge upstair, & Patios.
Trick or Drink: Dallas Halloween Bar Crawl (3 Days)
Sat, Oct 24 · 4pm · Dubliner, Dallas · See tickets
Barcrawlerz is taking over Dallas this Halloween!

Good things that cost nothing

Empanada Festival in Dallas
Sun, Oct 25 · 12pm · Four Corners Brewing Company, Dallas · Free
Family Friendly, Free Admission, Outdoor, Music and Plenty of Curated empanada Options From All over Latin America!
Rodeo Barbie Pop Up Market
Sun, Oct 25 · 12pm · White Rock Alehouse & Brewery, Dallas · Free
Saddle up for the cutest summer shopping day at White Rock Alehouse & Brewery!
Free Autism Trunk or Treat Community Event
Sat, Oct 24 · 1pm · SOS Desoto, DeSoto · Free
Join our families and staff for a fun, FREE, and autism-friendly Trunk or Treat event at Success on the Spectrum!
Premiere The Chosen - Temporada 6
Sat, Oct 24 · 7pm · 3000 W Airport Fwy, Irving · Free
No te pierdas el estreno de la temporada 6 de The Chosen. Ven junto a toda tu familia a ver el episodio 1 en Casa De Dios Cielos Abiertos.
Storytelling in Novels and Music: Barbara Kingsolver and Gabriela Frank
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:30pm · J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas · Free
Enjoy an evening of discussion and performance with Pulitzer Prize winners Barbara Kingsolver and Gabriela Frank, moderated by Ann McCutchan