DALLAS — Between Friday the 13th and the annular eclipse last weekend + Halloween events next weekend, let's take a little breather from the thrills and chills in North Texas.
Especially since we're planning on putting out a 5-day list of events for Hallo-weekend (if you know about anything, see the email below).
Weather-wise, each day looks like it'll start off cool before rising toward 90 degrees. Keep that in mind as you plan your weekend.
Here's a look at what's going down in North Texas.
Friday, Oct. 20
Gordy's HWY30 Music Fest will be taking over Texas Motor Speedway starting on Thursday.
Each day has its own lineup of artists performing between 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m.
For Thursday, the roster includes Ashley McBryde and Dierks Bentley. Other big names for the weekend include Zach Bryan, Koe Wetzel, and Diplo Presents: Thomas Wesley.
Ticket prices vary depending on when you want to go. Starting price is about $110.
Other events
- Texas Rangers Watch Parties (Plano, all weekend)
- Rocky Horror Picture Show (Dallas, multiple shows through Oct. 29)
- Friday Festivities at TX Whiskey's (Fort Worth, every Friday)
- Art Worth Festival (Fort Worth, all weekend)
- CBD-infused dinner (Dallas, every Friday)
- Cosmic Howl at Meow Wolf (Grapevine, Oct. 13-31)
- Fright Flix Halloween Series (Southlake, all month)
- Grapevine Main Live (every Friday through Oct. 27)
- Cityline Live (Richardson, every Friday & Saturday through Oct. 28)
- Haunted Soiree: A Macabre Cocktail Party (Dallas, multiple dates)
- Hangman's House of Horrors (Fort Worth, multiple dates)
- SPCA of Texas Fur Ball (Dallas)
- Circus Burlesque (Dallas, multiple dates through Nov. 25)
- Emo Night Brooklyn (Dallas)
- Dog-friendly Ghostbusters screening (Fort Worth)
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center (Grapevine, almost every day through Dec. 6)
- Concert at Sweet Tooth Hotel (Dallas)
- World of Outlaws Sprint at Stampede (Mesquite)
- Clay Night at Pottery For The People (Dallas)
Saturday, Oct. 21
What's more Texan than a day dedicated to country music and barbecue? (If you're listing other things, respectfully, knock it off.)
The Troubadour Festival - a literal "Texas BBQ & Music Experience" - is going down at Old Celina Park.
For the music, musicians like Chris Young, Kevin Fowler, and the Squeezebox Bandits will be among others taking the stage. There will be a DJ to keep the party going between each set.
The lineup for BBQ includes joints from in and outside of Texas. The list includes Heim (Fort Worth), Hurtado (Arlington), Hutchins (McKinney and Frisco), Meat Church, and Lockhart Smokehouse (Dallas, Plano, Arlington).
Tickets are available starting at $60. If you see this before midnight Wednesday night, use the code "SMOKE20" to get 20% off of your ticket.
Other events
- Ice Shaker world record-breaking attempt benefit event (Southlake)
- Flying Saucer Beerfeast (Fort Worth)
- Feel Good Dallas Wellness Fest
- Saturday Night Lights at Happiest Hour (Dallas, every Saturday)
- AfroPiano Sessions at Green Light Light Social (Dallas)
- Plano Food + Wine Festival
- Free butterfly festival (Grapevine)
- TX Whiskey's Sippin' Saturdays (Fort Worth, 21+)
- Tall Girl Meet Up (Dallas)
- Build Your Own Mimosa Bar (Plano, every Sat. & Sun until Nov. 11)
- Sweetheart Fest: Power, Passion, and Pure Talent (Dallas)
- Harvest Hayday at Addison Circle Park
- Turn Up The Lights benefit event (Dallas)
- STIRR Dallas Haunted Mansion Pop-Up (open through Oct. 31)
- Art of the Guitar fundraiser (Dallas)
- Deep End Pool Series (Dallas, every Saturday & Monday) - Use code "DeepEnd" for 50% off
- Night Brunch @ ESO (Arlington, every Saturday)
- LGBTQ+ Monster Prom (Dallas)
- Boo Bash Festival (Burleson)
- Pumpkins & Popcorn with Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (Southlake)
- Eggfest (Dallas)
- Ebony-Opoly Experience with WFAA reporter Scoop Jefferson (Arlington)
Sunday, Oct. 22
They say laughing is healthy, so this is just what the doctor ordered.
The Plano Comedy Festival will be running from Oct. 22 through the 29th, providing 100 comedians that are sure to help strengthen your funny bone.
The festival will have a kick-off show at 5 p.m. on Sunday, followed by a comedy set from Fonzo Crow. The rest of the week has its own lineups of events and stand-up shows to check out.
Tickets vary depending on which events and/or days you want to get a laugh. The day passes range between $35-60.
Other events
- Art Day at Soma Winery (Fort Worth)
- Pride Frisco Festival
- Now That's What I Call Brunch (Plano)
- Autumn at the Arboretum (Dallas, every day until Nov. 5)
- Celebrity chef networking event (Fort Worth)
- PumpkinFest (Grapevine, every weekend day through Oct. 22)
- Pups & Pints adoption event (Fort Worth)
- Game Day Brunch at Happiest Hour (Dallas, every Sat. & Sun)
- Chuck E. Cheese Boo-tacular (open through Oct. 31)
- Bob n' Shop Market (Arlington, every weekend day)
- Dreamland exhibit at Sweet Tooth Hotel (Dallas, multiple dates)
- Dallas Soul Food Festival
- Fall Arts & Culture Festival (Fort Worth)
- Cocktails For A Cause at Bar Louie (every day for the rest of 2023)
- Acoustic Brunch at The Revel Patio Grill (Frisco, every Sat. & Sun.)
- Karaoke Sunday Nights (Arlington)
- Sleeping Panther Latin Night (Fort Worth, every Sunday)
- Brunch at World of Beer Bar & Kitchen (The Colony, every Sat. & Sun.)
Do you know any events happening during Halloween weekend (Oct. 27-31)? Email the info to bhawkins@wfaa.com.
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