October is here, and DFW is ready to give you plenty of reasons to say yes. Cooler temperatures, fall festivals, live music and seasonal attractions make this one of the best times to get out and explore. From must-see exhibits and concerts to pumpkin patches, fall festivals and haunted houses, there’s no shortage of October events in DFW to add to your calendar.
Whether you’re looking for a new weekend adventure or something fun close to home, we’ve rounded up some of the best things to do in DFW in October. Pick a date, find your adventure and say yes to fall in Dallas-Fort Worth.
GAME DAY GUIDE
| Dallas Cowboys vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | October 8 |
| FC Dallas vs. Seattle | October 14 |
| Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans | October 14 |
| Dallas Mavericks vs. Atlanta Hawks | October 16 |
| Dallas Trinity FC vs. Chivas Femenil | October 17 |
| FC Dallas vs. San Jose | October 24 |
| Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs | October 24 |
| FC Dallas vs. Columbus | October 28 |
| Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | October 28 |
| Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets | October 30 |
EVENTS
MUST-SEE EXHIBITS
| Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden presents Autumn at the Arboretum | Dallas | September 19- November 1 |
CONCERTS & SHOWS
| Grapevine Main Live | Grapevine | Fridays |
| Rebecca Black in concert | Dallas | October 1 |
| Don Omar in concert | Dallas | October 1 |
| TLC and Salt-N-Pepa in concert En Vogue | Irving | October 5 |
| Miranda Lambert in concert | Fort Worth | October 6 |
| Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents Disney’s Hocus Pocus in Concert Live to Film | Dallas | October 9-11 |
| Kacey Musgraves in concert | Dallas | October 10-11 |
| Karol G in concert | Arlington | October 15 |
| Weezer in concert | Dallas | October 17 |
| Mariachi Hacienda de Mexico: Dia de Muertos | Fort Worth | October 20 |
| Music Hall at Fair Park presents Seth Meyers | Dallas | October 23 |
| Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents “Dia de Los Muertos” | Dallas | October 30 |
Ready to keep saying yes to everything DFW has to offer? Cheer on your favorite teams with our Sports coverage, explore inspiring Arts & Soul, discover the best Hot Spots & Experiences across the region and make the most of the sunshine with our guide to Parks & Outdoors. Whether you’re chasing game-day excitement, world-class performances, unforgettable nights out, or fresh-air adventures, Say Yes to Dallas has your next experience waiting. Say yes—and start exploring!
