Fall is here! Which means it’s time for pumpkin spice lattes, hoodies, and Halloween! It also means it’s time to get outside and enjoy the cooler temperatures.
Dallas, Texas is a great place to celebrate fall and offers a wide variety of events and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for some incredible fall festivals or want to dive right into spooky season, there are options for everyone.
While these aren’t all the events and activities happening in the Dallas area this fall, these are some of our favorites. So if you’re looking to get out of the house and get into the festive fall spirit, these are a great place to start!
Festivals and Events in Dallas This Fall
Pumpkin Nights: Sept 19 – Oct 31
Pumpkin Nights began in 2016 in Minnesota and has quickly spread to other cities across the country. You can find Pumpkin Nights in both Dallas and Austin Texas this fall showcasing their incredible display of pumpkin carvings.
You’ll walk along a ½ mile path that features over 5,000 hand carved pumpkins spread throughout a Forbidden City, a Pirate’s Cove, and more incredible lands. You’ll also find fire dancers, live pumpkin carving, local food vendors, games for the kids and more.
This is a ticketed event, so be sure to purchase tickets ahead of time.
Dark Hour Haunted House: Sept 13 – Nov 2
The Dark Hour Haunted house has consistently been rated amongst the best haunted houses in the country, so get ready to scream as you venture into the house of the coven in this year’s haunted attraction.
This event may not be suitable for children under 10, or adults who spook easily, but if you’re a fan of being scared and love the Halloween season, you’re not going to want to miss this.
This year’s attraction focuses on witches, the thirteen witches to be exact, who have been called on by the Dark Hour Coven. Venture through their haunted house as you try to survive the terrifying scenes, creatures, and horrors that they have brought back with them.
This is a ticketed event, so be sure to purchase tickets ahead of time.
Halls Pumpkin Farm
What is fall without a visit to the pumpkin patch!
The Dallas area has quite a few options if you’re looking for pumpkin related activities, but Halls Pumpkin Farm is one of our favorites.
The Hall farm dates back to 1929 when the property was first purchased and has gone through a variety of transformations over the years. These days you can enjoy pumpkins as well as the incredible corn maze and hayrides.
If you’re looking for a good old fashioned pumpkin patch, Hall’s Pumpkin Farm is great for the whole family.
State Fair of Texas
What’s better than a state fair? A Texas state fair!
The State Fair of Texas features a large number of activities, events, and food for the whole family. If you’re looking for a festival that encompasses all that Dallas has to offer, this is the fair you’re going to want to attend.
The fair runs from September 27th – October 20th at Fair Park just outside of Dallas. You’ll find rides and games for the kids, live music and rodeo events, the beautiful starlight parade, as well as a number of other events happening all the time.
Want to get a taste of what Texas is all about? Get a taste of local Texas food vendors as well as celebrity chef demonstrations, while also enjoying the wine garden.
If you’re looking to experience Texas this fall, the State Fair of Texas is the place to be.
Plano Balloon Festival
If you’re free September 19th through the 22nd then you won’t want to miss the Plano Balloon Festival which takes place at Oak Park Point/Red Tail Pavilion in Plano Texas. This multi-day festival offers food, fun, and hot air balloons!
Bring the whole family to experience all that this incredible festival has to offer. Whether you want to take a tethered balloon ride, enjoy the kids activities, listen to live music, or enjoy the delicious food, this festival offers up something for just about everyone.
Visit their website for more information.
GrapeFest 2024 in Grapevine
For all you wine lovers out there you won’t want to miss the 38th annual Grapefest “A Texas Wine Experience” this fall. From September 12th through the 15th Grapevine,TX will be hosting this amazing wine tasting experience.
Want to bring the kids? No problem! GrapeFest offers much more than just wine tastings. There are kid-friendly activities, a carnival, live music and many different food options to try.
For more information on all the weekend events and how to get tickets, visit their website.
Autumn at the Arboretum
Did you know that the Dallas Arboretum features one of the best pumpkin festivals in the whole country?
The 19th annual Autumn at the Arboretum features over 100,000 pumpkins, squash, and gourds from Floydada, TX. This year’s theme is Texas Town, where you can take a journey through Texas pioneer life as you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.
You’ll also find various events throughout September and October like Tequila & Tacos, Pumpkins & Pints Nights, and of course Halloween Spooktacular Nights.
If Autumn/Fall is your favorite season, then the Arboretum should definitely be at the top of your list this year!
Fall in Dallas
Summers can be extremely hot in Texas which means fall is the best time to get out and enjoy the cooler temperatures and all the events and activities available.
There are plenty of options in Dallas and the surrounding areas that you shouldn’t have any trouble keeping you and your family busy this fall season, and these events listed are just the tip of the iceberg.
Places like Six Flags Over Texas turns into a haunted amusement park as Fright Fest begins. The Dallas Arboretum transforms into a fall wonderland with Autumn at the Arboretum.
Fall in Dallas can be a magical place as long as you take advantage of all that it has to offer!
