Things to do in Dallas–Fort Worth this weekend

Pick of the week

Live Music

Loud, late, and worth it

• 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!

• Tiny Space Concert: Live Recording
  Sun, Oct 25 · 6:30pm · 1806 S Ervay St, Dallas · See tickets

  An intimate live recording experience with soulful music, warm vibes, and a close-up connection between artists and audience.

Eat & Drink

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!

• 2026 Dallas Brew Festival
  Sat, Oct 24 · 12pm · Old City Park, Dallas · See tickets

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

• 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

Family & Kids

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!

Outdoors & Sports

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!

Arts & Nightlife

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!

Free This Weekend

Good things that cost nothing

• 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!

• 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.