Autumn is the season for festivals! We’ve rounded up some amazing family friendly events happening in Dallas this fall.
Festivals and events are listed in order of opening date and are clickable, taking you directly to individual websites where you can find out all the specifics.
Be sure to check ahead for changes or cancellations.
Addison Oktoberfest :: 4950 Addison Circle Drive, Addison 75001. Hours vary by day. Cost: From $10; ages nine and under are free. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended!
GrapeFest :: Historic Downtown Grapevine, 530 South Main Street, Grapevine 76051. Hours vary by day. Cost: Free admission on Thursday; $5 – $10, Friday – Sunday.
Autumn at the Arboretum :: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas 75218. See event page for details. Included with garden admission, from $10.
Oaktoberfest :: Bishop Arts District, Dallas 75208. From 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cost: Free!
State Fair of Texas :: Fair Park, Dallas. Hours vary by day. Ticket prices vary, discounts available. Fair runs September 29 – October 22.
Oktoberfest Dallas :: Flag Pole Hill Park, 8015 Doran Circle, Dallas 75201. From 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Cost: $15 per adult; $10 per child.
The Dallas Farmers Market :: Located in the heart of downtown Dallas and a GO Texan Certified Market, this is your one to shop for freshly grown produce! Come out any day of the week, but make sure and mark your calendar for October 7! The Dallas Farmer’s Market is hosting Texas Pumpkin Day, with a variety of sizes and shapes from Big Jacks to small Pies. Lots of kids activities, demos, music and more!
Week Day Hours :: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Weekend Hours :: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Eerie Irving :: Trinity View Park, 2221 East State Highway 354, Irving 75060. From 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Cost: Admission is free. Costumes are encouraged!
Perry Pumpkin Patch :: A. W. Perry Homestead Museum, 1509 Perry Road, Carrollton 75006. From 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cost: Free! Pumpkin reservations are required, please see website.
Ennis Autumn Daze :: Downtown Ennis :: Facebook :: The biggest little fall festival in Texas, Ennis Autumn Daze, is three incredible days (October 27-29) of family fun in downtown Ennis. This event includes a pumpkin patch, giant hay maze, carnival ride favorites, corn pit, free kid crafts, cornhole tournament, unique shopping vendors, tasty food and more!
Cost: Free admission on Friday; $5 per teen and adult (ages 13 and up) on Saturday and Sunday; 12 and under are always free.
Hours: Friday, 4:00 – 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Turtle Creek Arts Festival :: Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Avenue, Dallas 75219. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cost: Free admission and parking.
