October 22 - October 26
Arts and Autos Cruise: Denton
The Denton Main Street Association changed up their events this year to host their first-ever Arts & Autos Cruise over four Saturdays in September and October. The final one is Saturday, October 24. Car, truck, and motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to take part in the cruise around the square and surrounding areas of Denton. You must register ahead of time for the event so follow the links below. $25 gets T-shirts and a goody bag for each vehicle.
Where: Downtown Denton, 110 W. Hickory St
When: Saturday, October 24
Cost: $25
More info: https://www.discoverdenton.com/original-event/arts-autos/?instance_id=250994
Billy Bob's Concerts
Concerts are finally back at Billy Bob's in Fort Worth. This weekend there are a full slate of performances. On Thursday and Friday Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen: Hold My Beer and Watch This Tour hits the stage. On Saturday it's Riley Green. Billy Bob's reminds you to arrive early, as COVID-19 protocols mean it will take longer than normal to get into the venue.
Where: 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth
When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 10 p.m.
Cost: $16 - $50 and up
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
Cutting Edge Haunted House
It's opening weekend at Cutting Edge Haunted House. While some haunted houses have chosen not to operate during COVID-19, Cutting Edge is out there doing what they do best...scaring the tar out of people. 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. You must grab your timed ticket ahead of time.Where: 1701 E. Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth
When: Friday Oct 9 (7p - 11:30p), Saturday Oct 10 (7p-Mid), Sunday Oct 11 (8p-10p)
Cost: $45
More info: https://www.cuttingedgehauntedhouse.com/
Dallas Arboretum: Autumn at the Arboretum
Autumn at the Arboretum highlights the nationally-acclaimed Pumpkin Village featuring four 20-foot-tall decorated pumpkin houses and creative displays fashioned from more than 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash. With the theme, "The Art of the Pumpkin," the Dallas Arboretum's popular festival features one of "the Best Fall Festivals to Celebrate the Season" by Country Living Magazine. The event opens on September 19 and runs through November 1. Autumn at the Arboretum features breathtaking colors of fall including 150,000 autumn flowers accented by pumpkins, gourds and squash from Floydada, Texas. The festival features the return of the popular Mommy and Me Mondays and Tiny Tot Tuesdays, a hay bale maze, a pumpkin patch with pumpkins for purchase, music and more.Where: 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas
When: Daily thru November 1; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $17 for adults, $14 for seniors 65 and older, $12 for children 2-12, and free for Arboretum members and children under two. Parking is $15 or $10 purchased online.
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/
Denton Blues Fest - Virtual
The Denton Black Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Denton Blues Fest October 24. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Denton Blues Fest is pivoting to a virtual Blues Fest, featuring karaoke from community members, followed by hand-picked selections of highlights from the previous nine years of festivals! The karaoke starts at 10 a.m., and the nine hour blues marathon starts at noon.Where: Virtual
When: Saturday, October 24 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.dentonblackchamberonline.org/
Fall Pumpkin Days at Mainstay Farm Park in Cleburne
One of the area's best pumpkin patches is now open in Cleburne. They call it the "Biggest Backyard in Texas." With over 40 attractions, plus delicious food and drinks, including, Wine Chillers, Mainstay Farm Wine, and freshly squeezed lemonade. Activities include a new roller coaster, hayride, pumpkin house, standing teeter totters, mazes, a 100' chute slide, a kids train, farm animals, sheep racing and more.
Where: 1004 W. Bethesda Rd., Cleburne
When: Open Wednesdays through Sundays, now till November 1
Cost: $14.95 - $17.95
More info: https://www.mainstayfarm.com/
Forest of Fear in Grand Prairie
Guests of Forest of Fear will witness the transformation of Loyd Park's campgrounds into a drive-through Halloween experience like no other - all from the safety of their vehicles! This year's event is a drive-through-only experience. Admission is just $15 per vehicle. Guests should wear a face covering upon entry, as well as at any other time when interacting with staff, or upon entering restrooms which are available throughout the park.
Where: Loyd Park at Joe Pool Lake, 3401 Ragland Rd, Grand Prairie
When: Friday Oct 23, Saturday Oct 24 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Cost: $15/car
More info: https://grandfungp.com/events/forest-of-fear/
Football (High School and College) at Globe Life Park
Football in a former baseball stadium. It's a 2020 thing. This week, it's a big matchup for the HEB ISD, as Trinity faces arch rival L.D. Bell on Thursday night. Then Saturday, you can catch the first ever college football game at GLP when the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks take on the Wildcats of Abilene Christian at 12:30. Parking is be available in Toyota Lot D, Avalon Lot E, Sequoia Lot L, Sienna Lot M, and Highlander Lot N. Parking will cost $10.00 and can be pre-purchased online at TexasRangers.com/Football or at lot entrances on the day of the event. Parking lots will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff.
Where: 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington
When: LD Bell vs. Trinity - Thursday, 7 p.m.; SFA vs ACU - Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $12 - $15 and up
More info: https://www.mlb.com/rangers/ballpark/globe-life-park/events/football
Great Pumpkin Adventure at Golden Triangle Mall
It's a family friendly halloween adventure all month at Golden Triangle Mall. Activities include: Life-size Tic-tac-toe; Decorate a Keepsake Pumpkin; Sensory & Fear Factor Laboratory; Spider Maze; Decorate Cookies at Grim Reapers Bakery; Skeleton Bone Dig; Gem Dig; Carnival Game Room; Movie Theater; Spooky Forest and Build Your Own Halloween Stuffed Animal.
Where: Golden Triangle Mall, 2201 S. Interstate 35E, Denton
When: Friday, 4p-7p; Saturday, 12p-7p; Sunday, 12p-6p
Cost: $20 - $40
More info: https://shopgoldentriangle.com/sale/the-great-pumpkin-adventure/
Haunted Tall Tales at Reunion Tower
The spirit of Halloween can be found at Reunion Tower- or at least the spirits that inhabit the haunted places of Dallas can be found there this October. Leave the weary world below to appreciate the view of some of the most haunted places in Dallas from high in the sky on Cloud Nine at Reunion Tower. Be drawn into the space between the worlds with some of the most unforgettable (g)hosts telling some of the tallest tales about the city they once called their home.
According to Director, Rue Neumann, "Halloween is a traditional time to honor the dead, and this year we are bringing some of those dead back to celebrate." This unique theatrical based event merges the haunted history of Dallas with ghost stories as told by the campfire in a Covid compliant environment.
Where: 300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas
When: Select Dates from October 22 - 31 between 6 p.m. - 8:45 a.m. (every 15 min)
Cost: $45
More info: https://reuniontower.com/events/haunted-tall-tales/
Last Ditch Drive-In Concert Series: Melissa Ratley / Will Johnson and Scott Danborn
The pandemic has been extremely tough on the brewery industry. Armadillo Brewing Company is getting creative with their concert series. They're calling it a last ditch effort to stay in business while waiting to get the go ahead that it's safe to reopen. So these concerts with Melissa Ratley (on Thursday) and Will Johnson and Scott Danborn (Saturday) are being held drive-in style. Load the family into the station wagon and cruise on down to Armadillo Ale Works and Boca 31 – Denton for a socially-distanced concert experience unlike any other. There will be food and drinks for purchase. You'll also need to purchase a spot to park your vehicle. No alcoholic beverages are allowed inside of vehicles. But you can sit in your lawn chair and enjoy yourself.
Where: Armadillo Ale Works, 221 Bell Ave, Denton
When: Thursday, October 15 and Saturday, October 17. Lot opens at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 - $60
More info: https://www.prekindle.com/events/armadillo-ale-works
Look Club at Dallas Heritage Village
Grab a mask, your paints or pencils, and a sketchbook! The Cedars Union, a nonprofit art incubator, is holding its Look Club, a four-part program that invites the public to draw observationally, focusing on a chosen subject each week. The subjects – Still Life, Landscape, Figure Drawing, and Architecture – will be led by a local artist who incorporates those subjects or themes in his or her work. The session begins with an artist talk, followed by two-and-a-half open hours of drawing or painting from life, whether chosen by the participant or constructed by The Cedars Union.
Where: Dallas Heritage Village, 1515 S. Harwood St., Dallas
When: Saturdays from October 3 - October 24, 11 a.m.-2 p.m
Cost: Free if you register ($5 at the door)
More info: https://www.cedarsunion.org/organizer/the-cedars-union-2/
Movie Night on the Strauss Square Lawn
The AT&T Performing Arts Center's Movie Nights are in their outdoor venue Strauss Square with reduced-capacity, socially-distanced seating so everyone can safely stretch out on the lawn and enjoy current and classic films under the stars in the Dallas Arts District. On Friday night there are two spooky movies to choose from. The Addams Family (2019) plays at 7 p.m., it's rated PG. Then IT Chapter One screens at 9:30 p.m. The rated R film is based on the hugely popular Stephen King novel of the same name.
Where: 2389 Flora Street, Dallas
When: Friday, October 23rd, 7pm & 9:30pm
Cost: $10
More info: https://www.attpac.org/
North Texas Fair and Rodeo
The North Texas Fair and Rodeo was pushed back, but it's still happening in Denton! This is the closing weekend. There's plenty of entertainment, including main stage performances by Shane Smith and the Saints on Thursday night, Sawyer Brown on Friday night, and Justin Moore closing out the rodeo on Saturday. There are rodeo events each night at 7:30. And don't forget the carnival, livestock shows, and art displays.
Where: 2217 N Carroll Blvd, Denton
When: Thursday, October 22 - Saturday, October 24
Cost: $15-$20
More info: https://www.ntfair.com/
Ozarka Brand Drive-In Film Festival
The event, happening this upcoming weekend (Friday 10/23 and Saturday 10/24), will celebrate the beauty of Texas and offer good old-fashioned fun for the community. In addition to playing a feature film (Friday – Friday Night Lights/Saturday – The Rookie), each night of the festival will kick off with short films created by high school students from the Dallas area. These short films focus on the beauty of Texas as well as the importance of recycling.
Where: Four Corners Brewery, 1311 S Ervay, Dallas
When: Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24; Gates: 6 p.m., Showtime 7:15 p.m.
Cost: Free, first come, first park
More info: https://www.dallasfilmcommission.com/events/ozarka-brand-drive-in-film-festival/
Perot Museum: Reopened to the Public
The wildly popular Perot Museum of Nature and Science continues Friday, Saturday, and Sunday hours after reopening last month. There are new public-health protocols, ticketing procedures, reduced hours, and 25% occupancy limits. Because of the strict occupancy limits, guests should purchase their tickets online ahead of time for their timed entry into the Perot.
Where: 2201 N Field St., Dallas
When: Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $13 (Youth 2-18), $18 (Seniors 65+), $20 (Adults)
More info: https://www.perotmuseum.org/
Pumpkin Nights
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 Pumpkin Central, 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 - November 3, 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. nightly
Cost: $16 - $20
More info: https://pumpkinnights.com/dallas/
Six Flags Over Texas: HALLOWFEST
HALLOWFEST is underway, and runs weekends through November 1. Operating hours will be Fridays from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with limited capacity admission to prevent overcrowding. Reservations, masks and other COVID protocols are in effect. You can ride over 40 rides, and enjoy unique experiences not available the rest of the year.
Where: 2201 E. Road to Six Flags St., Arlington
When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through November 1
Cost: Varies
More info: https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas/special-events/hallowfest
Topiaries in the Garden at Fort Worth Botanic Garden
The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT®) and Fort Worth Botanic Garden invites visitors to the newest exhibit "Topiaries in the Garden," running Oct. 16, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Featuring 12 plant-based animal shapes, such as elephants, giraffes, and butterflies, the displays are sure to stimulate a sense of wonderment and fascination.
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth
When: Debuting Friday, October 16 - through June 30, 2021
Cost: $6 - $12
More info: https://www.fwbg.org/welcome
