Dog Days - Halloween Edition
October 30 at 9am
Dallas Zoo · Cedar Crest
Your pup's ticket to the wild side: the Dallas Zoo opens its gates to costumed canines for one day of trick-or-treating among the tigers. Matching outfits strongly encouraged.
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Milonga Del Sol
November 8 at 8pm +11
Studio 22 · Far North Dallas
Spend your Sunday afternoon at this recurring social tango event. Hosted by George Jairelbhi Furlong, the session features Argentine Tango music, light snacks, and sodas for dancers to enjoy between sets.
Cowboy Santa's Grand Arrival Parade - Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 28
Fort Worth Stockyards · Fort Worth
Santa trades his sleigh for a saddle at this Western-style holiday kickoff. The Stockyards' grand parade ends with a tree lighting ceremony on historic Exchange Avenue.
AAPI Festival 2027
May 8 at 3pm
Sammons Park · Dallas Downtown Historic District • Free
Eat your way across Asia and the Pacific with a snack passport in hand. This free Heritage Month celebration packs Sammons Park with cultural performances, authentic cuisine, and flavors from North Texas' AAPI communities.
The Shed Weekend Farmers Market
Dallas Farmers Market · Dallas Downtown Historic District
Celebrate the holiday weekend with a lineup of live music, balloon art, and family-friendly activities. Shop local vendors while enjoying performances across the market grounds.
Dallas Lowriders Annual Picnic
Flag Pole Hill Park · Dallas
The Dallas Lowriders roll deep for their annual picnic, turning Flag Pole Hill Park into a vibrant celebration of car culture, community, and good times. Expect gorgeous custom rides, a laid-back crowd, and plenty of grill smoke in the air.
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Wed, Oct 14 · 10:00 AM
State Fair Of Texas
Texas State Fair · South Dallas
Wed, Oct 14 · 10:00 AM
2026 State Fair of Texas
Fair Park · South Dallas
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AM
Girls Brunch
The Hampton Social - Dallas · Dallas Downtown Historic District
$$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 5:00 PM
¡Celebramos! Blessing of the Animals
Fort Worth Botanic Garden · Fort Worth
Sun, Oct 18 · 10:00 AM
Wandering Roots: October Mariposa Market
Fort Worth Botanic Garden · Fort Worth
Free
Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM
Pups, Pumpkins & Pints: Dog Days with Dr. Dan
Celestial Beerworks · Dallas
$5
Sat, Oct 31 · 4:00 PM
Trick or Treat on Downtown Streets
Main Street Garden Park · Dallas Downtown Historic District
$0
Thu, Dec 3 · 10:00 AM
Little B.I.T.s (Botanists in Training) Holiday Party
Botanical Research Institute of Texas · Fort Worth
$5
Sat, May 1 · 8:00 PM
Reggaeton Day Party
Dada Dallas · Old East Dallas
Prost! Oktoberfest
Dallas Farmers Market · Dallas Downtown Historic District
Disco Kids
It'll Do Club · Old East Dallas
$$
Dallas Brew Festival
City Park · Cedars
$50
TX vs. OU watch party
Hero by HG · Victory Park
$$
Cowboy Santa's Grand Arrival Parade
Fort Worth Stockyards · Fort Worth
Oktoberfest at Flag Pole Hill
Flag Pole Hill Park · Dallas
White Cane Day at the Nasher
Nasher Sculpture Center · Dallas Downtown Historic District
Free
Argentina World Cup Watch Party
The Branca Room · Bishop Arts District
$$
¡Celebramos! Fiesta de Cultura Viva
Fort Worth Botanic Garden · Fort Worth
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