September on the doorstep and fall is around the corner. While you might have already cracked into the Pumpkin Spice Lattes, there’s still plenty more summer-soaked things to do before the season runs out.
Don’t let you summer in Dallas fade away, check out our list of 28 things to do to make the most out of this September!
Glow Or Go is the high-octane experience where your reflexes, smarts, and teamwork will be put to the test in a race to restore color to the world. There’s life-sized arcade games, secret-agent-style lasers, an IRL “Floor is Lava” game, and so much more. Click here to get your tickets and see if you have what it takes to make it through all five rooms!
You can experience an absolutely magical season here in Dallas, and part of that is thanks to the amazing spaces the city has to offer. Luckily, Fever Originals is bringing its wildly popular Candlelight concert series to beautiful venues for the season.
Experience Dallas’ giant Pumpkin Village with over 100,000 pumpkins and six larger-than-life artist-themed Pumpkin Houses. One of September’s standout seasonal picks, 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.
Push the Limits of Your Senses at SENSAS Dallas
If you’re looking for something a little different to add to your September lineup, prepare for an experience filled with laughter, teamwork, and shared unforgettable moments as you push the boundaries of your five senses. Fresh from international acclaim, SENSAS has opened its doors in Dallas, inviting you to a unique 75-minute multi-sensory journey.
Gather your team, or join new friends in Open Sessions, to tackle pitch-black challenges and vibrant sensory workshops designed to push the boundaries of your sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing. Guided by the mischievous Master of Senses, prepare for an experience filled with laughter, teamwork, and shared unforgettable moments. Plus, every sensory charm collected supports a local charity.
Nothing quite says “living the highlife” like clinking glasses on a city rooftop. Touch the sky this season with a brunch, evening, or nightcap on the most jaw-dropping rooftops in Dallas.
New York-based RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, has opened its first Texas outpost with a luxurious three-story establishment complete with a glass-encased rooftop restaurant.
Yeah eating tacos on Tuesdays is fun, but you ever eat tacos every day of the week and experience true bliss? The taco gods smile upon the DFW area. From authentic, no frills taquerias, to trendy taco stands, to fan favorite franchises, the area has it all. Read on if you want to talk taco.
A free, three-day celebration of music, art, and food in Denton this September. If you’re up for a quick day trip from Dallas, the 35th annual Denton Arts & Jazz Festival is a free, three-day celebration of live music, visual art, crafts, food vendors, and family activities held in Denton. The 2026 event moves to the North Texas Fairgrounds, offering expanded space and multiple stages and food courts.
For a can’t-miss September splurge of fandom fun, Dallas’s biggest pop‑culture convention returns September 11–13, 2026. FAN EXPO Dallas returns September 11–13, 2026 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, offering three days of celebrity panels, gaming, cosplay, Artist Alley, and 400,000 sq. ft. of marketplace. Single-day tickets start around $33, with 3-day advance passes about $99 (full price roughly $115).
Step into an immersive fantasy world with artisan markets, roaming characters, and nightly entertainment. If you’re up for a September day trip just outside Dallas, Scarborough’s Hollow returns to Waxahachie this fall as a month-long immersive 16th-century village and fantasy festival featuring artisan markets, live entertainment, themed events, and optional paid attractions.
Raise a glass to the OG — mead — with a day trip just outside Dallas at Scarborough Faire this September. The Texas Mead & Music Festival takes place Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Scarborough Faire in Waxahachie and features 13 Texas meaderies, 16 artists across five stages, artisan vendors, educational presentations, and interactive experiences.
Black Lagoon returns to Nickel City FTW for a goth-glam Halloween takeover. If you’re ready to kick off spooky 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.
If you’re up for a quick day trip from Dallas, see over 30 vibrant hot air balloons light up the sky during the festival’s nightly Balloon Glow. The 47th annual Plano Balloon Festival takes place Thursday, September 17 through Sunday, September 20 at Oak Point Park and Red Tail Pavilion, featuring over 30 hot air balloons, live music, carnival rides, artisan vendors, food trucks, tethered balloon rides, nightly fireworks, and a crowd-favorite Balloon Glow at 7:30 PM.
Experience a slice of Venice just 15 minutes from downtown Dallas. For a scenic September outing beyond downtown, head to the Mandalay Canal Walk in Las Colinas, Irving, for a Venice-like waterfront with winding canals, cobblestone paths, European-style architecture, waterfront dining, gondola rides on Lake Carolyn, and active water rentals. The area is open to the public and free to explore.
Spend a sunny day at Burger’s Lake — sandy beaches, big diving boards, and slides await! If you’re up for a quick getaway from Dallas, Burger’s Lake is a longtime Fort Worth swimming hole with sandy beaches, diving boards, slides, a 25-foot trapeze, and family-friendly amenities on a 30-acre park. Day admission runs about $20–$23.85, and the lake is open weekends during the summer until Labor Day Weekend.
Tormenta Rampaging Run — the world’s first giga dive coaster — arrives June 2026 at Six Flags Over Texas. If you’re already planning beyond September, Six Flags Over Texas will debut Tormenta Rampaging Run in June 2026 — 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.
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.
