This article contains sponsored content provided by Dallas Arboretum to share family fun activities this fall season.
Autumn is the season for festivals! We’ve rounded up some family-friendly events happening in Dallas County this fall.
Festivals and events are listed in order by date and are part of our “A Guide to Fall Fun in Dallas County :: Events, Farms, Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, and More.” Click the tabs below, then click the event’s name for more details.
Thank you to our sponsors for making this resource possible: Dallas Arboretum.
For even MORE fall fun across DFW, check out these guides:
- A Guide to Fall Fun in Collin County :: Events, Farms, Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, and More
- A Guide to Fall Fun in Denton County :: Events, Farms, Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, and More
- A Guide to Fall Fun in Tarrant County :: Events, Farms, Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, and More
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Autumn at the Arboretum :: Dallas Arboretum :: From September 21 through November 3, explore the Texas Town exhibit with six pumpkin houses celebrating different aspects of Texas pioneer life. Wander through a garden of 100,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash, all surrounded by 150,000 fall-blooming plants. Check out exciting programming, including Pumpkins & Pints Nights, Mommy & Me Mondays, Tiny Tot Tuesdays, the ever-popular Cool Thursdays concert series, and much more.
September 14 – November 3
Kids Boo Fest :: Arlington :: Admission starts at $45.
September 19 – October 31
Pumpkin Nights :: Dallas :: Tickets and times vary.
September 27 – October 20
State Fair of Texas :: Dallas :: Hours and ticket prices vary by day.
September 27 – 29
McKinney Oktoberfest :: McKinney :: Hours vary by day. Admission is FREE.
October 5
Fall Festival :: Arlington :: Fall fun from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Family-of-four ticket packages cost $45.
Oaktoberfest :: Oak Cliff :: Family fun from 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Cost varies by event.
Oktoberfest Dallas :: Dallas :: Hours are from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Cost is $25 per adult. Kids ages four – 17 pay $12. Children under four get in FREE.
October 11 – 12
Forest of Fears :: Grapevine :: Visit from 9:00 – 11:30 p.m. Entry fee is $15 per car.
October 12
Perry Pumpkin Patch and Craft Fair :: Carrollton :: FREE admission.
October 18
Trunck or Treat :: Grand Prairie :: Trick or treat from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
October 19
AMICA Fall Festival :: Rockwall :: Hours are from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
October 25 – 27
Ennis Autumn Daze :: Ennis :: Prices and hours vary by day.
October 26
Eerie Irving :: Irving :: Hours are from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Admission is FREE.
Fall-O-Ween :: Cedar Hill :: Halloween fun from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Halloween Critter Hunt & Downtown Delights :: Carrollton :: FREE to attend from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
October 27
Trick ‘r Treat Trains :: Grapevine :: Admission is $20 per person.
September 19 – 22
Addison Oktoberfest :: Addison :: Admission ranges from at $5 – $25. Ages five and under get in FREE.
November 2
Dia de los Muertos Block Party :: Dallas :: Hours are 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Admission is FREE.
Festival at the Switchyard :: Carrollton :: FREE admission and parking.
November 9 – 10
Turtle Creek Arts Festival :: Dallas :: Hours are 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission and parking are FREE.
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Autumn at the Arboretum :: Dallas Arboretum :: From September 21 through November 3, explore the Texas Town exhibit with six pumpkin houses celebrating different aspects of Texas pioneer life. Wander through a garden of 100,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash, all surrounded by 150,000 fall-blooming plants. Check out exciting programming, including Pumpkins & Pints Nights, Mommy & Me Mondays, Tiny Tot Tuesdays, the ever-popular Cool Thursdays concert series, and much more.
September 14 – November 3
Kids Boo Fest :: Arlington :: Admission starts at $45.
September 19 – October 31
Pumpkin Nights :: Dallas :: Tickets and times vary.
September 27 – October 20
State Fair of Texas :: Dallas :: Hours and ticket prices vary by day.
- September 23 – 29
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September 27 – 29
McKinney Oktoberfest :: McKinney :: Hours vary by day. Admission is FREE.
- September 30 – October 6
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October 5
Fall Festival :: Arlington :: Fall fun from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Family-of-four ticket packages cost $45.
Oaktoberfest :: Oak Cliff :: Family fun from 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Cost varies by event.
Oktoberfest Dallas :: Dallas :: Hours are from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Cost is $25 per adult. Kids ages four – 17 pay $12. Children under four get in FREE.
- October 7 – 13
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October 11 – 12
Forest of Fears :: Grapevine :: Visit from 9:00 – 11:30 p.m. Entry fee is $15 per car.
October 12
Perry Pumpkin Patch and Craft Fair :: Carrollton :: FREE admission.
- October 14 – 20
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October 18
Trunck or Treat :: Grand Prairie :: Trick or treat from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
October 19
AMICA Fall Festival :: Rockwall :: Hours are from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- October 21 – 27
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October 25 – 27
Ennis Autumn Daze :: Ennis :: Prices and hours vary by day.
October 26
Eerie Irving :: Irving :: Hours are from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Admission is FREE.
Fall-O-Ween :: Cedar Hill :: Halloween fun from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Halloween Critter Hunt & Downtown Delights :: Carrollton :: FREE to attend from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
October 27
Trick ‘r Treat Trains :: Grapevine :: Admission is $20 per person.
- September 16 – 22
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September 19 – 22
Addison Oktoberfest :: Addison :: Admission ranges from at $5 – $25. Ages five and under get in FREE.
- October 28 – November 3
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November 2
Dia de los Muertos Block Party :: Dallas :: Hours are 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Admission is FREE.
Festival at the Switchyard :: Carrollton :: FREE admission and parking.
- November 4 – 10
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November 9 – 10
Turtle Creek Arts Festival :: Dallas :: Hours are 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission and parking are FREE.