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Dallas Events this Weekend
Go on a Scavenger Hunt!
Why not head out for a family adventure in one of our local Parks and Nature Reserves with one of our downloadable Scavenger Hunts, ready for hours of fun!
Fun Things to do This Weekend
There are some great things to do and fun events happening nearby!
Friday September 24
Opening Day – State Fair of Texas
The State Fair of Texas celebrates all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment
When: September 24 – October 17
Where: Fair Park
Cost: tickets from $10
Saturday September 25
Hollydays Market of Plano
With more than 100 merchants to shop with, you’re sure to find lots of new, unique, and One-of-A-Kind gifts all in one place to have you ready for all your festive events!
When: September 24 – 25
Where: Plano Event Center
Cost: from $6 per person
Sunday September 26
Autumn at the Arboretum
This year, the space is transformed into Bugtopia! Our signature display will come alive with larger-than-life insect topiaries, fascinatingly bugged-out pumpkin houses, and, of course, a maze for younger visitors.
When: September 18 – October 31
Where: Dallas Arboretum
Cost: included with general admission
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Farmers Markets
Dallas: Saturday 9 am – 5 pm & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm, 920 S. Harwood, Dallas
Plano Farmers/Artisan Market, Saturday 9 am – 2 pm, The Shops at Willow Bend
McKinney: Saturday 8 am – 12 noon, Downtown McKinney Square
Richardson: Saturday 9 am – 1 pm, 101 S. Coit Road, Richardson
Carrollton: Sunday 10 am – 2 pm, 2722 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton
More Fun Weekend Events
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
When: through December 12
Where: Secret Location, Dallas
Cost: from $34.90
Dinosaurs Live
When: through October 30
Where: The Heard Museum McKinney
Cost: Price included with Heard Museum admission and free for Members
CityLine Live
When: every Friday and Saturday in September and October
Where: CityLine DFW
Cost: FREE
Dallas Farmers Market Pumpkin Patch
When: through October 31
Where: Dallas Farmers Market
Cost: FREE
Jurassic World: The Exhibition
When: through January 2, 2022
Where: Grandscape, The Colony
Cost: $34.50 for adults, $24.50 for kids (3 – 15)
McKinney Oktoberfest
When: September 24 – 26
Where: Historic Downtown McKinney
Cost: Free – $25
2021 Fall Pumpkin Days
When: September 24 – October 31
Where: Mainstay Farm Park, Cleburne
Cost: From $16.95
Pumpkin Nights DFW
When: September 24 – October 31
Where: Howell Farms, Arlington
Cost: $18-$23 for adults, $14 – $16 for kids (4-12)
Dark Hour Haunted House
When: September 24 – October 31 (Thursdays through Sundays)
Where: Plano
Cost: $27 – $27 (not suitable for kids under 10)
Community Garage Sale
When: September 25, 8 am – 12 pm
Where: Oak Point Rec Center, Plano
Cost: Free
Screamin’ Green Hauntoween
When: September 25 – October 31
Where: The Crayola Experience, Plano
Cost: Included with general admission
6th Annual Pumpkin Patch Festival
When: September 25 – November 7
Where: Team Family Farms
Cost: $10 Monday – Friday, $15 weekends
Lola’s Pumpkin Patch
When: September 25 – October 31
Where: Lola’s Local Market, Melissa
Cost: Free admission, $5 parking
Trail Rides at Cathy’s Critters
When: every Saturday, various times
Where: Cathy’s Critters, Princeton
Cost: $10 per person
Murphy Maize Days
When: September 25, 12 pm – 9.45 pm
Where: Murphy Central Park
Cost: Free
Open House
When: September 25, 12 pm – 2.30 pm
Where: Primrose School of Chase Oaks, Plano
Cost: Free
Shawnee Trail Cowboy Day 2021
When: September 25, 12 pm – 5 pm
Where: Frisco Heritage Center
Cost: $5 – $15
4th Annual Oktoberfeast
When: September 25, 12 pm – 10 pm
Where: Legacy Hall
Cost: $15 – $300
Downtown Plano Art & Wine Walk
When: September 25, 12 pm – 6 pm
Where: McCall Plaza, Plano
Cost: $30
Kids Movie Saturday
When: every Saturday, 12 pm
Where: Lava Cantina
Cost: Free
Pumpkin Patch
When: September 26 – October 31
Where: CUMC Plano
Cost: Free admission, pumpkins available for purchase
Christ United Fair
When: September 26, 12 pm – 2 pm
Where: CUMC Plano
Cost: Free
Sunday Service Brunch at DAQ’s
When: every Sunday, 12 pm – 3 pm
Where: DAQ’s Luxury Daquiri Lounge
Cost: see menu for details
Harvest Carnival
When: September 26, 5 pm – 7 pm
Where: FUMC The Colony
Cost: Free
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