Food Events and Festivals
Oktoberfest Six Flags over Texas
Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 3
Grab your stein and head to Six Flags over Texas to celebrate Oktoberfest with a side of rollercoasters. The food and drink menus are the star of the show at this event—featuring a wide range of German-inspired handheld foods like schnitzel on a stick, bratwurst, and latkes. And, of course, the event will feature beer. The live entertainment lineup includes a keg tapping ceremony and a stein hoisting tournament. 2201 Road to Six Flags, Arlington.
Nov. 2
A food pass gives you access to 25 restaurants serving pizza, seafood, burgers, and everything in between. A wine pass will get you 20 tastings and a souvenir wine cup. Combine them for an all-day food and wine extravaganza. Passes start at $45 for wine tasting only. 5908 Headquarters Dr., Plano.
Nov. 1-3
Spend a day walking around the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church grounds sampling gyro, souvlaki, cocktails, and more. Throughout the festival there will also be Greek dancing and a market (AKA, an agora) for shoppers. Tickets are $10 for attendees ages 10 and up. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 13555 Hillcrest Rd.
Dallas Dias De Los Muertos Parade & Festival
Oct. 26
Take part in a celebration of love, culture, life, and death with the 5th annual Dias De Los Muertos festival and parade. The festivities will kick off in front of Dallas City Hall, making its way through downtown Dallas with live music, food, drinks, and crafts for the whole family. Authentic attire is encouraged. 1500 Marilla St.
Nov. 1-3
If you are a food lover, Chefs For Farmers is your chance to embrace where all of your food comes from and the Texas farmers and producers behind it. In its 14th year, you can dine your way through an array of local bites, attend dinners, meet your Texas favorite chefs, and discover new cocktails. 1515 S. Harwood St.
Nov. 9
Calling all beer lovers—take your pick from over 150 beers this fall at the Dallas Brew Festival. The event is spotlighting 50 breweries, while providing dining options in the form of food trucks, games, and live music. 1515 S. Harwood St.
Pumpkin Patches and Outdoor Activities
Through Nov. 3
If you need a nudge to get into the fall spirit, stroll through the Dallas Arboretum showcasing no shortage of pumpkins, gourds, and squash—with 100,000 on display, to be exact. This year’s Pumpkin Village theme is “Texas Town” taking visitors on an adventure through a Texas pioneer experience. 8525 Garland Rd.
Dallas Farmers Market Pumpkin Patch
Through Oct. 31
Sure, you can shop boba, jams, flowers, and more at the Dallas Farmers Market, but this fall you can also pick out your perfect pumpkin. The market’s annual patch is back. And after you carve your jack-o-lantern, you even come back post-Halloween for a Thanksgiving gourd. 920 S. Harwood St.
Through Oct. 31
Bring your walking shoes to Howell Farms for Pumpkin Nights. The event is a walking path with pumpkin art on display, depicting scenes like a forbidden city, a pirate’s cove, and more. To make the exhibitions, the artists behind the event use over 5,000 pumpkins carved by hand. The event also includes fire dancers, local food vendors, and monster-themed games for the kiddos. 4016 W. Division St., Arlington.
Through Nov. 3
This Cleburne fall festival has no shortage of things to do, with more than 30 attractions for the whole family. Take your pick from activities like picking your perfect pumpkin in the Pumpkin Barn, taking a ride on the Funk Train, taking in the views on the Ferris wheel, grabbing a drink on the Wine Terrace, and more. 1004 W. Bethesda Rd., Cleburne.
Through Oct. 31
If you are looking for a pumpkin patch the whole family can enjoy, the Blase Family Farm has plenty for everyone to do. From hayrides and a petting zoo, to picking your own blueberries, there is no shortage of activities for parents and kids alike. 1232 E. Fork Dr., Rockwall.
Through Oct. 31
Grace Avenue United Methodist Church’s annual pumpkin patch has everything you need to celebrate fall. Alongside the patch that’s open all October, face painting is available for children on weekends, and there’s a hayride, bounce house, pumpkin play area, and shaved ice. Plus, you can try your hand at the pumpkin catapult for an additional cost. 3521 Main St., Frisco.
Through Oct. 31
The Cobbins Family Pumpkin Patch features arts and crafts, lawn games, sensory play, pumpkin bowling, train barrel rides, bounce houses, a hay maze, and more. A mini pumpkin is included with a ticket for kids ages 3-12. 1926 Milam Rd. E., Sanger.
Through Nov. 27
This farm will offer visitors a chance to walk through the patch with pumpkins still on the vine, relax on a hayride, explore a six-foot hay maze, and enjoy a petting zoo—called a “petting farm”—of your favorite barnyard animals for adults and kids alike. There is also a café and a gift shop for pumpkin patch visitors. 15102 TX-289, Gunter.
Team Family Farms Pumpkin Patch Festival
Through Nov. 3
With barrel train rides, giant hamster wheels (for tiny humans), a giant tube slide, and farm animals galore, there is no shortage of fall fun for your family at the Team Family Farm’s annual Pumpkin Patch Festival. Closed-toe shoes are recommended for the event.
1042 W. Sherman Dr., Aubrey.
Oct. 19-20
The city of Richardson’s annual autumn fest is the perfect spot for a fall photo shoot, whether you’re pumpkin painting, enjoying a hayride, entering the halloween costume contest, or partaking in “Pawtoberfest” with your furrier family members. The event also includes a vendor market and a children’s entrepreneur market. 1500 Apollo Rd., Richardson.
Nov. 2-3
Head to the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens for a celebration of Japanese culture this fall. The event will feature demonstrations, dancing, Japanese food, and more. The event is in support of the Fort Worth Japanese Society. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth.
Oct. 19
Gather your family and head to Frisco for the DFW Fall Festival. This kid-centric event will include DIY crafts, live entertainment, a vendor market, and small bites from the Frico Fresh Market. The event is open to the public with free entrance. 9215 John W. Elliott Dr., Frisco.
Historic Downtown Ennis Haymaze and Pumpkin Patch
Through Oct. 31
Downtown Ennis’ pumpkin patch is open every day this fall through October, featuring falltime photo opportunities and a winding hay maze. There will also be an array of special events all month long, including a movie night, karaoke, live music, and trunk or treat. 302 N. Dallas St., Ennis.
Arts and Entertainment
Turtle Creek Fine Arts Festival
Nov. 9-10
Head to Reverchon Park to shop fine art all weekend long. The annual event will feature booths and works from painters, glassblowers, jewelers, and more artists. There will be live demos, a kid’s play area, snacks, and other activities, too. 3505 Maple Ave.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Horror Movie Classics
Oct. 25
Listen to an evening of haunting musical classics from your favorite spooky films in a candle-lit setting at the Frontiers of Flight museum. The show will feature tunes from “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” “Psycho,” “The Shining,” “Beetlejuice,” and more. 6911 Lemmon Ave.
Día De Los Muertos Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Oct. 29
Celebrate the Day of the Dead at the Symphony Center this weekend for a one-day-only show. The performance will feature Latin American music and a colorful, decorated environment in honor of the occasion. 2301 Flora St.
Through Nov. 3
Watch a retelling of Bram Stoker’s Dracula by the Dallas Theater Center this spooky season. The show is a comedic rendition, taking inspiration from Monty Python, Mel Brooks, and The 39 Steps. 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd.
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