# Things to do in Dallas–Fort Worth this weekend (Oct 23–25, 2026) 183 events around Dallas, picked by Thursday Drop. Updated 2026-10-23T23:14:53.365Z. Web version: https://thursdaydrop.io/email/dfw ## Forecast - Fri: 85°F, Partly cloudy - Sat: 82°F, Cloudy - Sun: 79°F, Cloudy ## Pick of the week - **Dallas Symphony Orchestra Presents Rachmaninoff and Schubert**: Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30pm · Morton Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas · See tickets [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/43f4dd366d002c75?m=dfw&c=seo) ## Live Music - **Gary Allan (18+ Event)**: Sat, Oct 24 · 10pm · Billy Bob's, Fort Worth · See tickets [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/a60bf4235772c415?m=dfw&c=seo) - **Ed Sheeran**: Sat, Oct 24 · 5:30pm · AT&T Stadium, Arlington · See tickets [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/824b34c34067b0e3?m=dfw&c=seo) - **Sick New World**: Sat, Oct 24 · 12pm · Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth · See tickets [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/a945a26bd9f757f5?m=dfw&c=seo) ## Eat & Drink - **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! [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/7f8a6808f17af0b9?m=dfw&c=seo) - **2026 Dallas Brew Festival**: Sat, Oct 24 · 12pm · Old City Park, Dallas · See tickets. Craft beer tasting, cover bands, lawn games and food trucks. [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/0fe8dcd212efd709?m=dfw&c=seo) - **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 [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/90b1cf7e1a0f3220?m=dfw&c=seo) ## Family & Kids - **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! [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/d9ef6d3ab6c6a233?m=dfw&c=seo) - **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! [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/0f71e8ad4ab9aa9f?m=dfw&c=seo) - **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! [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/c757a52aaeda2662?m=dfw&c=seo) ## Outdoors & Sports - **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. [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/6bdbdc1894848d28?m=dfw&c=seo) - **SMU Mustangs Football vs. California Golden Bears Football**: Sat, Oct 24 · 11am · Gerald Ford Stadium, Dallas · See tickets [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/0ae352e40f6f3f6a?m=dfw&c=seo) - **Worlds 2026 - Swiss 2**: Sat, Oct 24 · 12pm · Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen · See tickets [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/6864f01a86c8afd2?m=dfw&c=seo) ## Arts & Nightlife - **Seth Meyers: Live**: Fri, Oct 23 · 8pm · Music Hall At Fair Park, Dallas · See tickets [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/c132c2d2adf5982f?m=dfw&c=seo) - **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"… [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/c3d29c92a8af353b?m=dfw&c=seo) - **"Relief" - Featuring Jada Arnell**: Sat, Oct 24 · 9pm · The Women's Museum, Dallas · See tickets [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/0a343fbbbf6028cf?m=dfw&c=seo) ## Free This Weekend - **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! [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/8f06377ca9ce09fa?m=dfw&c=seo) - **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! [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/5a1a012aae52f623?m=dfw&c=seo) - **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! [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/56d0d02ccbc5e6d2?m=dfw&c=seo) - **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! [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/1ed54f4d6a16e23d?m=dfw&c=seo) - **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. [Details](https://thursdaydrop.io/r/3a0ae3e5e2b69010?m=dfw&c=seo) --- Get this lineup by email every Thursday, free: https://thursdaydrop.io/