Dallas Fall Festivals: Your Ultimate Guide to Autumn Events
Dallas has officially entered fall, bringing a vibrant lineup of festivals that celebrate the season’s bounty, culture, and community. Whether you’re a local or visiting, this guide will help you extend your staycation and make the most of Dallas’s autumn celebrations.
Autumn at the Arboretum | Sept. 21 – Oct. 31
The Dallas Botanical Gardens and Arboretum transform into a pumpkin wonderland, featuring over 90,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash amid 150,000 vibrant flowers. Named one of “The Best Pumpkin Festivals to Visit This Fall” by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, this year’s theme, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” invites guests to pose with the beloved Peanuts gang, navigate a hay maze with Pig Pen, and choose a pumpkin to decorate.
State Fair of Texas | Sept. 27 – Oct. 20
Fair Park hosts Texas’s most anticipated event, offering a blend of food, entertainment, and sports. Sample the award‑winning Ruth’s Stuffed Fried Mexi-Cone, catch one of three Cotton Bowl football games, and discover hidden gems in the fair’s expansive grounds.
Tacolandia | Oct. 5
Celebrating its 5th year at the Dallas Farmers Market, Tacolandia serves unlimited urban‑contemporary tacos and authentic flavors. VIP attendees receive early access, exclusive drink tickets, and priority seating.
Turtle Creek Fall Arts Festival | Oct. 5 – 6
Experience fine art in the Turtle Creek neighborhood with over 125 painters, photographers, and crafters. The festival offers sweet treats, food stalls, children’s activities, art demonstrations, and live music.
Uptown Block Party | Oct. 10
Griggs Park hosts a free, music‑filled evening featuring country stars Dylan Scott and Lainey Wilson. Guests receive two complimentary beers and an unforgettable night of dancing.
Dia de los Muertos Parade | Oct. 26
Dallas’s inaugural Día de los Muertos parade spans 1.3 miles through Downtown, showcasing colorful floats, altars, and catrinas. The event concludes with arts, crafts, music, and fireworks at City Hall.
Harambee | Oct. 26
The 45th annual Harambee Festival at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center celebrates community unity with a “Keeping It Clean & Green” theme. Highlights include health screenings, a job fair, live performances, and family‑friendly activities like rock climbing and photo booths.
Oak Lawn Halloween Block Party | Oct. 26
Ghostly festivities on Cedar Springs run from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., featuring themed food, drinks, live entertainment, and a Halloween‑decorated Roundup Saloon. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
Dallas Festival of the Arts | Oct. 27
Oak Cliff’s two‑day event at Kidd Springs Park showcases over 125 local artists—painters, photographers, sculptors, and craftsmen—while fostering community pride in the arts.
Diwali Mela | Nov. 2
Return to the Cotton Bowl for the annual Hindu festival of lights, featuring traditional foods, Bollywood performances, kids’ activities, a laser show, and a grand fireworks finale.
Texas Veggie Fair | Nov. 2
Dallas Farmers Market hosts a health‑focused food festival, offering plant‑based “I can’t believe it’s not meat” dishes, lifestyle speakers, chef demos, and live entertainment.
Chefs for Farmers | Nov. 3
Explore the culinary talents of Dallas chefs while honoring local farmers. Enjoy Texas‑made drinks, farm tours, and the history of margaritas at a tailgate party—tickets are selling fast.
Edge: The Texas Monthly Festival | Nov. 8 – 10
Presented by VisitDallas at The Bomb Factory, this weekend of storytelling, entertainment, and exclusive interviews includes a talk with cancer immunologist Dr. Jim Allison, a performance by Grammy‑winning artist Leon Bridges, and a downtown Sunday in Park with food trucks, pop‑ups, and live shows.
