It’s the weekend, folks! Whether you’re mapping out your brunch plans, gearing up for a concert, comedy show, art event, or night out on the town, take a look below at the most exciting things to do in Dallas this weekend.
Denton becomes the Halloween Capital of Texas with over 400 spooky events across October.
Denton, Texas transforms into the Halloween Capital of Texas with more than 400 events running October 1 through November 1, 2026, including a kickoff Blocktober Party and Pumpkin Drop at Quakertown Civic Center. The month features nightly performances, immersive art installations, markets, family activities and the Day of the Dead festival.
Experience a larger, more immersive Scarborough’s Hollow this fall — with a brand-new villain, themed weekends, and family-friendly activities. If you’re looking to add some fantasy flair to your weekend plans, Scarborough’s Hollow returns to Waxahachie’s Scarborough Faire for its second season, running Saturdays from Sept. 26 through Oct. 31 (plus Sunday, Nov. 1) with immersive storytelling, live entertainment, artisan shopping, themed weekends, and add-on attractions.
Modest Mouse
Indie-rock royalty Modest Mouse hit the Metroplex this Friday night. The group will be joined by acclaimed singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Caroline Rose as the special guest opener.
Weezer: The Gathering hits Dallas at the American Airlines Center on this Saturday! The legendary power-pop group lead by Rivers Cuomo will be joined by indie royalty, The Shins, and indie-grunge greats, Silversun Pickups.
See more than 38,000 rose bushes and enjoy parade, coronation, and garden tours in Tyler this October.
The 93rd Texas Rose Festival transforms the 14-acre Tyler Municipal Rose Garden into a massive floral showcase from October 15–18, featuring a Rose Parade, Queen’s Tea, rose shows, master gardener tours, and a mix of free and ticketed events.
Deep Ellum’s Halloween Wine Walk
Deep Ellum pairs wine tasting with a dog costume contest for its second annual Halloween Wine Walk. You can stroll the neighborhood with your leashed, costumed dog, stopping at local businesses for wine pours along the way.
Staff photograph pups at the Main Street check-in to assign them an entry letter for the community vote. Categories cover Best Pup, Best Human and Pup, and Scariest Pup. Winners take home prizes from local pet businesses—including boarding packages from Urban Paws and gift cards from The Upper Paw—but you need to stick around until the end of the event to claim them.
A dog water station is set up at the starting point. If you’re skipping the parking hunt, the DART Green Line drops you directly into the neighborhood at the Deep Ellum or Baylor University Medical Center stations.
Black Lagoon returns to Nickel City FTW for a goth-glam Halloween takeover. If you’re ready to kick off Halloween season early, nationally acclaimed cocktail pop-up Black Lagoon is returning for its 2026 North American tour—transforming Nickel City FTW in Fort Worth into a dark, immersive Halloween cocktail experience. The multi-week activation is set to begin in late September 2026 and run through the Halloween season, featuring theatrical cocktails, custom glassware, and immersive goth-glam decor.
Enjoy 24 days of food, rides, concerts, and lowered ticket prices at the State Fair of Texas.
The 2026 State Fair of Texas returns to Fair Park for 24 days from September 25 to October 18, featuring discounted admission, over 70 rides, iconic fair food (including Big Tex Choice winners), free concerts, and Cotton Bowl sporting events.
Experience Dallas’ giant Pumpkin Village with over 100,000 pumpkins and six larger-than-life artist-themed Pumpkin Houses.
Autumn at the Arboretum returns to the Dallas Arboretum from September 19 through November 1, 2026, transforming the 66-acre grounds into a fall wonderland with over 100,000 pumpkins, themed Pumpkin Houses, family activities, workshops, and special evening events.
Walk a half-mile trail of 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins and enjoy live shows, food trucks, and VIP perks. If you’re looking for a seasonal outing close to Dallas this weekend, Pumpkin Nights is an immersive fall art experience at Howell Farms featuring over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins across a half-mile walking trail with nine themed areas, live entertainment, a village with food trucks and games, and VIP options. The event runs from September 17 through October 31 with timed general-admission and VIP ticketing.
Explore Frisco’s new 120-acre nature and bike-focused destination when Northwest Community Park has officially opened to the public. If you’re up for a quick weekend trip outside Dallas, Frisco’s new 120-acre Northwest Community Park features multi-use trails, a restored Blackland Prairie, bike skills area, themed play zones including a 16.5-foot bison play structure, dog park, splash pad, and picnic pavilions.
Play unlimited arcade games for $12 inside a 25,000‑sq‑ft venue. For a quick weekend escape from Dallas, head to Cidercade Fort Worth, a large-scale arcade and entertainment venue with more than 275 games across a 25,000-square-foot warehouse. The venue offers a flat-fee unlimited-play admission for $12 and is located at 1813 W. Bowie St. Ste 101, open daily from 10 am–midnight.
Tormenta Rampaging Run — the world’s first giga dive coaster — is now open at Six Flags Over Texas.
Six Flags Over Texas has debuted Tormenta Rampaging Run— the world’s first giga dive coaster — in the Rancho de la Tormenta area. The Spanish running-of-the-bulls–themed ride climbs roughly 309 feet, features a 95-degree drop and nearly 90 mph top speeds, and claims multiple world-record stats.
City officials have unveiled the new Halperin Park! Now, Dallasites can enjoy 1.2 acres of beautifu new green space as well as the 12th Street Promenade and its Walk of Fame, and the whimsical “Treehouse in the Woods” playground.
Get behind the controls of real construction machinery at Dig World Grapevine. If you’re looking for a new, family-friendly outing, Dig World is a two-acre, construction-themed adventure park where kids and adults can operate real full-sized construction equipment and enjoy themed attractions like a mini tractor course and a Dude Perfect Zone.
Standard Crew Starter Pass general admission is $30; premium and annual passes are also available and children 2 and under are free.
Step back in time at Barber’s Book Store — a three-story Fort Worth treasure with some 60,000 books. For a classic weekend day trip from Dallas, head to Barber’s Book Store, founded in 1925 and widely regarded as the oldest bookstore in Texas. Located at 901 Throckmorton in Fort Worth, the family-owned shop houses roughly 60,000 books across three stories, with rotating rare editions and daily opening hours.
Universal Kids Resort opens July 1, 2026 — tickets are on sale now. Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas will officially open on July 1, 2026. Tickets, annual passes, and vacation packages are on sale now — single-day tickets start at $54.99 and annual passes from $129.99; resort hotel rooms are bookable beginning June 30, 2026.
