Things to do in Dallas–Fort Worth this weekend

Pick of the week

Live Music

Loud, late, and worth it

• Gary Allan (18+ Event)
  Sat, Oct 24 · 10pm · Billy Bob's, Fort Worth · See tickets
• Ed Sheeran
  Sat, Oct 24 · 5:30pm · AT&T Stadium, Arlington · See tickets
• Sick New World
  Sat, Oct 24 · 12pm · Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth · See tickets

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
  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

• Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs
  Sat, Oct 24 · 7pm · American Airlines Center, Dallas · See tickets

  ALL PATRONS AGES 2 AND ABOVE MUST HAVE A TICKET. 4 TICKET LIMIT FOR THIS GAME.

• SMU Mustangs Football vs. California Golden Bears Football
  Sat, Oct 24 · 11am · Gerald Ford Stadium, Dallas · See tickets
• Worlds 2026 - Swiss 2
  Sat, Oct 24 · 12pm · Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen · See tickets

Arts & Nightlife

Culture, with a cocktail

• Seth Meyers: Live
  Fri, Oct 23 · 8pm · Music Hall At Fair Park, Dallas · See tickets
• Brincos Dieras - El Desmadre Continua Tour 18+
  Fri, Oct 23 · 8pm · The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving · See tickets

  To reduce staff contact with guest belongings, we have implemented the following bag policy: we will allow clear plastic, vinyl or PVC tote bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12"…

• "Relief" - Featuring Jada Arnell
  Sat, Oct 24 · 9pm · The Women's Museum, Dallas · See tickets

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.