Another busy weekend across DFW. Don't just sit inside, find something great to do Around Town with John Liddle.
20 Years in 20 Minutes
An immersive projection experience, 20 Years in 20 Minutes seeks to highlight the 20 years of the Eisemann Center during its 20th Anniversary Celebration. The experience will explore the Eisemann Center’s immense impact on the art landscape of Richardson and the greater North Texas area as a whole.
Where: Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts, 2351 Performance Dr., Richardson
When: September 28-30
Cost: $20
More info: https://www.eisemanncenter.com/event/i/8535/d/20-years-in-20-minutes
Billy Bob’s: NED LEDOUX (Fri) / TOM JONES (Saturday)
Where: Billy Bob’s, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Ft Worth
When: Friday at 10 p.m., Saturday at 10 p.m.
Cost: $18 - $200
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
Cirque du Ballet
This world premiere presents an amazing array of fabulous characters and choreography under the big top. See your favorite moments from ballets like Cinderella, Dracula, Swan Lake, and more!
Where: Bass Performance Hall
When: Friday, September 30 - Sunday, October 2
Cost: $20 and up
More info: https://texasballettheater.org/performance/cirque-du-ballet/
Cottonwood Art Festival
From its humble beginnings in 1969, the Cottonwood Art Festival has developed into one of the most prestigious fine art festivals in the United States. Cottonwood features over 200 artists chosen to exhibit their museum-quality work from approximately 1,400 submissions. Grab a bite to eat from a variety of Vendors including everything from BBQ and southern cooking to handcrafted soda and espresso. Cottonwood is an event for everyone including kids! Learn to weave, paint like picasso, play with clay and much more in ArtStop.
Where: Cottonwood Park, 1321 W. Belt Line Rd., Richardson
When: Saturday, October 1 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday October 2 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://cottonwoodartfestival.com/
Cutting Edge Haunted House
Cutting Edge has been voted one of the Best Haunted Houses in America and Winner of Guinness World Record for the World's Longest Walk through Horror House. Located in a 100-year-old abandoned meat packing plant in a section of Fort Worth historically dubbed as "Hell's Half Acre," the Cutting Edge Haunted House is built upon a foundation of fear. The meat packing equipment from the Old West is still in use, but now it is a two-story human processing area. Make sure to grab your ticket ahead of time.
Where: 1701 E. Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth
When: Select dates through November 5
Cost: $45 and up
More info: https://www.cuttingedgehauntedhouse.com/
DSO: Don Quixote
Embark on a grand musical journey with Strauss’s Don Quixote. Cellist Jan Vogler plays the central role of Cervantes’s beloved Don, with other instruments representing various characters throughout including the brass taking a turn as a herd of sheep. The famous viola solo in Don Quixote features DSO’s very own, Meredith Kufchak, Principal Viola.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
When: Thursday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, October 2 at 3 p.m.
Cost: $19 and up
More info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/don-quixote/
DSO: Gala & After-Party
All of the magnificence of the Meyerson will be on full display as the DSO presents a revelatory evening of music, dance and drama. Bring your dancing shoes for a celebratory evening of innovative operatic storytelling featuring the great Susan Graham, members of DBDT: Encore!, the Dallas Symphony Chorus and more, followed by a world-class party as the Meyerson lobby transforms for the party of the year.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
When: Saturday, October 1
Cost: $95 and up
More info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/dso-gala-after-party/
Dallas Arboretum: Autumn at the Arboretum
The 17th annual Autumn at the Arboretum features 100,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash, hailing from THE pumpkin capital of Texas, Floydada, throughout the garden. This year’s theme ‘A Fall Fairy Tale’ features the return of Cinderella’s Carriage, along with themed pumpkin houses that make up the acclaimed Pumpkin Village, and of course, a maze for younger visitors. Other gourd-eous displays reimagine classic tales of Jack & The Beanstalk, The Three Little Pigs, The Sword in the Stone and One Thousand and One Nights.
Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas
When: September 17 - October 31
Cost: $12 and up
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/autumn-at-the-arboretum-2022/
Dallas Arboretum: "#IfThenSheCan" Pop-Up Exhibit
Lyda Hill Philanthropies' IF/THEN Initiative presents #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit. This monumental exhibit of 120 3-D printed statues celebrates contemporary women innovators in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and features the most statues of real women ever assembled together. The Exhibit will be on display at the Dallas Arboretum from September 9th through December 31st. The statues will be in one of four locations within the Rory Meyer’s Children’s Adventure Garden.
Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas
When: Saturday, September 10 through December 31
Cost: Free with garden admission
More info: https://ifthenexhibit.org/
Dinosaurs Live
Visitors to Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney will be able to let their imagination run wild as they travel back in time along a half-mile nature trail with eleven life-size animatronic dinosaurs. During the 17th Annual Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs exhibit, these animatronic dinosaurs will move and roar, providing an experience sure to captivate visitors. This exhibit will also offer interesting facts about both herbivorous and carnivorous dinosaurs.
Children and the young at heart will also have the opportunity to play on stationary baby dinosaurs, a photo-op Tyrannosaurus rex and a photo op Pachyrhinosaurus. This year’s exhibit will also feature an outdoor hadrosaur fossil dig to inspire future paleontologists.
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl., McKinney
When: Daily September 3 through February 20, 2023
Cost: $12
More info: https://www.heardmuseum.org/event/dinosaurs-life-size-animatronic-open-for-season/
Elton John
Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road The Final Tour
Where: Globe Life Field, Arlington
When: Friday, September 30 at 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Sold out - you’ll have to find resale tickets
More info: https://www.mlb.com/rangers/tickets/events/elton-john
Frights 'n Lights in Frisco
They say it's "the nations #1 Family-Fun Fall Fest, filling the gap between basic pumpkin patches and blood and gore haunted houses." At Frights’n Lights you’ll explore an adventure trail lined with thousands of shining jack-o'-lanterns, intricately carved in the shape of your favorite superheroes, princesses and cartoon characters, plus legends of fantasy, music and sport. Frights'n Lights is packed with phantasmic photo ops & monstrous Instagram moments. Encounter a thrilling cast of Hollywood’s most iconic, spine-chilling stars like Beetlejuice, Pennywise, Freddy, Jason, Annabel, and others, brought to life by a creepy cavalcade of giant-sized lanterns and lights. Add to that a haunted host of games, Halloween-themed rides, creepy crafts, a pumpkin patch with over 5000 pumpkins and frightening food and drink options.
Where: Riders Field, 7300 Roughriders Trl., Frisco
When: Thursdays - Sundays from October 1 - October 31
Cost: $20 and up
More info: https://www.frightsnlights.com/
Frisco Oktoberfest
The Bier will be flowing, and the brats and pretzels will be tasty! Enjoy cheering on the stein hoisting competitors in the Biergarten, browsing the local vendors, participating in Oktoberfest games, dancing with the bands in the Alpinegarten, and enjoying delicious bier, wine and cuisine. All food and beverage at the festival requires tickets. Tickets are $20 per sheet of 20 tickets with additional tickets available at the festival in increments of 10.
Where: Frisco Square, Frisco
When: Saturday, October 1 from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Cost: $20 and up
More info: https://www.friscooktoberfest.com/
Hamlet
Young Hamlet returns home to discover the world-shattering news that his father is dead, and his mother has married his father's brother. A ghostly encounter leads to madness, revenge, death, and the downfall of the kingdom.
Where: Samuell-Grand Amphitheatre, 1500 Tenison Pkwy., Dallas
When: September 29 - October 3, October 7-9, 13-15
Cost: $15 and up
More info: https://shakespearedallas.ticketspice.com/shakespeare-dallas-2022-season
Hangman’s House of Horrors
Hangman's House of Horrors features three different attractions: their main, and featured attraction (Hangman's) is their largest, longest running, and most popular. This 45 minute walk through will have you wondering if these legends are folklore or legit!
The Beauty of Horror - It’s a horror-based, interactive art exhibit. You and your friends and family can take interactive photos and selfies in a series of professionally prepared sets.
OUTBREAK! - Zombies abound from the dark corners and hidden chasms of this smaller yet equally intense attraction.
Where: Hangman's House of Horrors, 4400 Blue Mound Rd., Fort Worth
When: Select dates through October 31
Cost: $39 (Parking is $10)
More info: https://hangmans.com/
Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light
100 years ago the boy king’s tomb was discovered. Now, celebrate the anniversary by venturing into the Valley of the Kings at Immersive King Tut!
The ground-breaking Immersive King Tut experience takes you on a mythical journey through the Egyptian afterlife! As Pharaoh, Tutankhamun is the sun of his nation. In this immersive experience, you will follow him on his journey through the underworld. Will he triumph and bring his people eternal light and prosperity?
Where: Lighthouse Dallas, 507 S. Harwood St., Dallas
When: Daily through November 13 (could last longer)
Cost: $25 and up
More info: https://immersive-kingtut.com/Dallas/
J&F House of Terror
The Haunted House Maze is back for the 2022 season. The haunted maze is recommended for those 14 and older. Patrons under 14 can come with a parent or guardian. You must purchase tickets online.
Where: Firewheel Town Center, 245 Cedar Sage Dr., Garland (East of Barnes & Noble and Dillards)
When: Most nights through October 31
Cost: $20 +
More info: https://jandfhouseofterror.com/
Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School
Listen up, I tell you! Junie B. Jones is back, and she's got some advice to give...eventually. It was her brilliant idea to put together a survival guide for next year's students, but now she's at a total loss for what to add to it! It doesn’t help that all her friends are full of cool ideas and dance numbers. How's a girl supposed to deal with all this competition? Hilariously, of course! In this musical extravaganza great for back-to-school time, Junie B. Jones learns some important lessons about school, patience, and personal growth. This play is perfect for fans of Junie B. and newcomers alike!
Where: Dallas Children's Theater, 5938 Skillman St., Dallas
When: Saturdays and Sundays through October 30
Cost: $18 and up
More info: https://www.dct.org/plays/
Keith Urban at Dickies Arena
Keith Urban: The Speed of Now World Tour comes to Dickies on Saturday. Tyler Hubbard will be joining Keith Urban on this stop.
Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
When: Saturday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $59 and up
More info: https://dickiesarena.com/event/2022-10-1-keith-urban/
“Liberty & Laughter: The Lighter Side of the White House”
The George W. Bush Presidential Center's special exhibit glimpses behind-the-scenes into the lighter side of life in the White House. Entertaining first family anecdotes, interactive multimedia, and amusing artifacts unveil presidential pranks, inside jokes, and more. Revealing how humor has evolved from our Founding Fathers to the present day makes one thing readily apparent – laughter remains vital to a thriving democracy.
Where: George W. Bush Presidential Center, 2943 SMU Blvd., Dallas
When: Through December 31
Cost: $26
More info: https://www.bushcenter.org/exhibits-and-events/exhibits/2020/liberty-and-laughter.html
Mary J. Blige at Dickies Arena
MARY J. BLIGE brings her “Good Morning Gorgeous” Tour to Dickies Arena on Saturday, October 2, 2022 with special guests Queen Naija and Ella Mai!
Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
When: Sunday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $103 and up
More info: https://dickiesarena.com/event/2022-10-2-mary-j-blige/
PNC Patio Sessions
Every Thursday evening from 5:30-7:30 p.m., guests can come out to enjoy a happy hour – live music, beautiful scenery, fun games, putt-putt golf, and of course beverages. The free concerts featuring local artists are held on the patio outside the Center Café. Featured performers include Ceci Ceci (September 29), Trevor Tyrrell (October 6), Aurora Bleu (October 13), Strange Girl (October 20), Texas Jury Jam (October 27).
Where: Sammons Park, 2403 Flora St., Dallas
When: Thursdays through October 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.attpac.org/your-visit/pnc-patio-sessions/
Pumpkin Nights at Howell Family Farms
Explore fantastical lands, built using over 3,000 hand-carved real (and synthetic) pumpkins. There’s magic around every corner, including a 40-foot long dragon, a ghostly pirate ship, and an undersea wonderland. It’s a family-friendly event that also includes the Pumpkin Village, the main festival area, with food and beverages, photo-ops, The Spirit of Pumpkins fire show and more.
Where: Howell Farms, 4016 W. Division, Arlington
When: Now - October 30, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. nightly
Cost: $26 for adults (13+), $16 for kids (4-12), Free for 3 and under
More info: https://www.pumpkinnights.com/dallas/
Screams Halloween Theme Park in Waxahachie
Screams Halloween Theme Park is 5 Haunted Houses…and a whole lot more…providing the ultimate Halloween experience in the metroplex! Each haunted house has a different theme including the all-new Bootlegger’s Bayou. Catch the all-new Cool Ghoul Boolevard and exciting live entertainment on the Screams main stage. Plus, you don’t want to miss the Rottingwood Cemetery, the DJ spinning tunes at the Taboo Tavern Stage, Scary-Oke, or the games of skill for an entire night of Halloween Fun!
Where: 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie
When: September 30 - October 29 on Friday and Saturday nights
Cost: $42 (cheaper online)
More info: https://screamspark.com/
Six Flags Over Texas: Fright Fest
Dare to enter the Halloween event of the season, featuring family-friendly attractions during the day...and thrills once the sun goes down. Haunted attractions, scare zones, and live shows all return this year. There are new attractions like Dead Man’s Wharf and Looney Tunes Spooky Town. And the park’s Casa Magnetica pays homage to Día de los Muertos.
Where: 2201 East Road to Six Flags, Arlington
When: Select nights now through October 31
Cost: $60 and up
More info: https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/events/fright-fest
State Fair of Texas
Here we go! Big Tex is back, and so is the State Fair of Texas through October 23. This year’s theme is “Treats of Texas” So, put on your stretchy pants and get ready to take in all things fried. Including: the big winners…the Fried Charcuterie Board, Peanut Butter Paradise, and Cha-cha Chata. All your fair favorites are back, including live music, family fun, the Midway, livestock shows, rodeo events and the Texas Auto Show.
Where: Fair Park, Dallas
When: September 30 - October 23
Cost: $24 and up
More info: https://bigtex.com/
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Stranger Things Store
Ready for a new adventure, nerds? Step into the official Stranger Things Store. Discover some of the show's most iconic locations and check out all of the gnarly merch and rad activities waiting inside. Answer the yellow phone at Joyce’s house, play games at the Palace Arcade, and take a stroll through the Russian Lab, if you dare. Just know that you might come face to face with a Demogorgon—don’t say we didn’t warn you! Get priority access (free of charge) and enjoy a truly immersive shopping experience themed around the Stranger Things universe. Explore realistic set recreations of iconic locations from the show. Browse through a wide array of Stranger Things products integrated into each location. Enjoy stunning photo ops, interactive activities, and many ǝƃuɐɹʇs moments!
Where: Grapevine Mills Mall
When: Daily: Mon-Sat: 10am - 9pm / Sun: 11am - 7pm
Cost: Free (reserve your timed tickets)
More info: https://strangerthings-store.com/
Thursdays on Tap at the Perot Museum
Every Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m., experience the Perot Museum of Nature and Science after hours and enjoy live music, drinks and food trucks from local businesses. Plus, get full access to all exhibit halls.
This program is for ages 21+, so it is the perfect opportunity to experience the Museum without the daytime crowds or kids.
Where: Perot Museum, 2201 N. Field, Dallas
When: Thursday nights through October 13
Cost: $5 - $25
More info: https://www.perotmuseum.org/events/adults/thursdays-on-tap/
"Weird Al" Yankovic
“Weird Al” comes to town for the Unfortunate Return of the Ill-Advised Vanity Tour. The world’s foremost musical satirist and five-time Grammy winner will be joined by special guest Emo Philips.
Where: Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St., Dallas
When: Friday, September 30 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $40 and up
More info: https://www.axs.com/events/420055/weird-al-yankovic-tickets
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