DALLAS — Fall will soon officially start, with the arrival of the fall equinox on Sunday. But across North Texas, it still feels like summer.
There's always something fun to do in Dallas-Fort Worth including the Plano Balloon Festival, Oktoberfest celebrations, and a Good Vibes Only Block Party.
Here's a list of events to keep you busy this weekend!
Friday, Sept. 20
It's one of the longest-running Oktoberfest celebrations in North Texas. The four-day party returns to Addison Circle Park for polkas, dachshund races, stein-hoisting competitions, barrel rolling face-offs, and, of course, plenty of ice-cold beer. The family-friendly event runs through Sunday with ticket prices ranging from $5 - $15.
Other events:
- Plano Balloon Festival
- Collin County Fall Home & Garden Show (Allen)
- Latinas Make A Difference: POWER UP Summit (Arlington)
- Marten Horger concert (Dallas)
- Fashion Week Stockyards Style (Fort Worth)
- Denton Blues Festival (Denton)
- Matilda the Musical JR (Plano)
- Leslie Austin at Sundance Square Plaza (Fort Worth)
- HRC DFW 27th Annual Fairway to Equality Weekend (Dallas)
- The Beatles Tribute: Hard Night's Day (Plano)
Saturday, Sept. 21
The "Ex's and Oh's" singer is returning to North Texas after rescheduling her performance at Billy Bob's following her controversial performance at the Grand Ole Opry earlier this year. The country star was expected to perform on Jan. 26 and original concert tickets will be accepted for Saturday's show. Elle King will take the stage at 10 p.m.
Other events:
- SweatPals FAME Fest (Dallas)
- 2024 Tarrant County Heart Walk (Fort Worth)
- C.S. Lewis The Screwtape Letters (Dallas)
- Dining in the Dark - A Unique Blindfold Experience (Dallas)
- Foodies of Fort Worth Food Truck Festival (Fort Worth)
- Wild West in the Garden (Dallas)
- Annual Downtown Dallas Oktoberfest
- Tour Des Fleurs (Dallas)
- Sundance Square Car & Culture Show (Fort Worth)
- Andre 3000 at Winspear Opera House (Dallas)
Sunday, Sept. 22
Enter into a magical realm of fairy dust, glass slippers and hilarious stepsisters with the Texas Ballet Theater performance of Cinderella. Rejoice as Cinderella finds her prince in one of the most beloved stories of all time. There will be a dedicated children's area with activities and photo ops before the show. Ticket prices range from $20 - $135. This is the last weekend to see the show in Fort Worth.
Other events:
- ¡Celebramos! Latin Dance Festival (Fort Worth)
- Good Vibes Only Block Party (Dallas)
- Dallas Cowboys vs. Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium (Arlington)
- Bill Bates Tailgate Party (Arlington)
- Meatless Meals: Mastering Mushrooms (Fort Worth)
- Tejas Brothers Fiesta 18 (Plano)
- Tiffani Watkins at Sundance Square Plaza (Fort Worth)
- Paint Your Pet (Plano)
- Garland Civic Theatre presents: On Golden Pond (Garland)
- Isaac LaVigne at Harvest House (Denton)
