Dark Hour Haunted House
Sept. 13 – Nov. 2, 2024: Dark Hour Haunted House, 701 Taylor Dr, Plano, TX 75074
Come to Texas' most highly rated haunted house, trek through its darkest corners and try to escape the horror. Watch your back, the scariest creatures are coming for you. Will you survive the terror?
State Fair of Texas
Sept. 27, 2024 – Oct. 20, 2024: The State Fair of Texas, 925 S. Haskell, Dallas, TX 75223
The State Fair of Texas celebrates all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment.
Austin City Limits Music Festival
Oct. 4-6 & 11-13, 2024: Austin City Limits Music Festival, Zilker Metropolitan Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78746
The festival was inspired by the TV show Austin City Limits and was founded in 2002. Austin City Limits Music Festival was a one-weekend event until 2013 when it expanded to two weekends. There are eight stages and over 100 performers and the ACL Eats Food Court provides tons of food and beverage options. There's also a mini-fest for kids, Austin Kiddie Limits, which is free to kids 8 and under.
Southlake Oktoberfest
Oct. 11 - 13, 2024: Southlake Oktoberfest, Southlake Town Square, 285 Grand Ave, Southlake, TX 76092
Come take a stroll in Southlake’s beautiful Town Square while looking at the unique, handcrafted arts and crafts booths. Great food and live entertainment are also at your fingertips during this fun-filled event. The kids will have a great time in the excitement-packed children’s area! Don’t forget to sign up your dog to participate in the popular wiener dog race!
Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo
Oct. 11 - 20, 2024: Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo, Fairground, 5827 Leonard Rd, Bryan, TX 77807
The Brazos Valley Fair & Exposition is dedicated to “Showcasing Agriculture, Education, & Youth to Enhance our Texas Culture”. The Brazos Valley Fair & Exposition is making a true impact on agriculture and education by providing Fairgoers with attractions that are not only entertaining, but also provide a variety of educational experiences for the public in agriculture and the rural way of life. The Scholarship program is an integral part of the educational impact of the Fair. The Fair is committed to providing funds for scholarships and other educational programs to educate the youth of Texas for future generations.
Fall River Walk Artisan Show
Oct. 11 - 13, 2024: Fall River Walk Artisan Show, Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX
Experience the beauty of the San Antonio River Walk at the Fall Artisan Show! Shop over 40 handmade artisan booths. Booths include pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork, and more.
Texas Renaissance Festival
Oct. 12 – Dec. 1, 2024: Texas Renaissance Festival, 21778 Farm to Market 1774, Todd Mission, TX 77363
Since 1974, there has been a magical kingdom about an hour north of the Houston area, where guests can step through the gates and enter an enchanted world filled with kings and queens, knights and nobles, fairies and elves, pirates and peasants, and other fanciful delights.
North Texas Pride Festival
Oct. 12, 2024: Art Center of Plano, 902 E. 16th, Plano, TX
North Texas Pride "Come As You Are" Festival is a family-friendly celebration of pride in diversity. The event includes sponsor/vendor booths, food/beverages, give-a-ways, adult and kid activities, bands, DJ, and dancing. With a portion of the proceeds to be donated to a partnering nonprofit organization.
Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival
Oct. 12, 2024: The Harbor Rockwall, 2059 Summer Lee Dr, Rockwall, TX 75032
Be part of the excitement on October 12th at the Rubber Duck Regatta and Jeep Festival, held in Rockwall, Texas. This exciting day of fun includes a thrilling Rubber Duck Race, where one lucky person will win a brand-new Jeep Wrangler!
Our fun, Fall festival boasts a huge Kids Zone, adrenaline-pumping Mini-Jeep races, fantastic food trucks, live music and a lineup of captivating Jeep events! Join us for a day of Halloween fun and Duck, Duck, Jeep excitement!
Depot Days Car Show (Hot Rod and Hayride)
Oct. 12, 2024: Gainesville, TX
This car show is an opportunity for automotive enthusiasts to come together and enjoy a selection of custom hot rods. Proceeds from the event will benefit Cooke County charities, supporting local needs through the automotive hobbyist community.
Texas Rose Festival
Oct. 17 – Oct. 20, 2024: Texas Rose Festival, 420 Rose Park Drive, Tyler, TX 75702
Since its beginning in 1933, the Texas Rose Festival has represented the spirit that brings Tyler together as a community. Rich in heritage and tradition, the Festival offers enchanting ceremonial events – the Queen’s Coronation, Ribbon Cutting and Rose Presentation, the Queen’s Tea, and the Rose Parade – all amidst a backdrop of brilliant roses as vibrant and colorful as the community they represent. We invite you to join us this year as the City of Roses celebrates its 89th Annual Texas Rose Festival.
2024 Mannequin Night – Paris, TX
Oct. 19, 2024: Mannequin Night, Paris TX
A one-of-a-kind experience where volunteers pose as living mannequins in beautiful downtown Paris, Texas. Each Mannequin Night is unique. With a new theme every year, the storefronts of Paris’s local businesses transform windows into exciting worlds. 2024 marks the 10th Anniversary and this year's theme is TV Land. Free admission includes live music, food, drinks, sweets, and so much more. 5:30-9:30pm
Pecan Fest Heritage Days
Oct. 26, 2024: Seguin Pecan Fest Heritage Days, Seguin, TX
Pecan Fest is an opportunity to break out of your shell, go a little nuts, and harvest a good time. The weekend-long celebration is spread out over all of Seguin and is a celebration of all things pecan and all things Seguin.
Paris Festival of Pumpkins
October 26, 2024: Paris Festival of Pumpkins, Paris, TX
Free kids activities, costume contest, pumpkin decorating events. Listen to live music, enjoy a unique shopping experience by browsing downtown stores for huge Festival savings and fill up on all your favorite festival Treats like corn dogs, funnel cakes, chocolate dipped cheesecake and kettle corn.