AndiDallas may not be known for beautiful fall foliage, but there is plenty to do! Here’s everything to do and eat in Dallas for the Ultimate Dallas Fall Bucket List.
Ultimate Dallas Fall Bucket List
Things To Do:
Explore Dallas Farmers Market
This is a must do on a fall weekend in Dallas. They have beautiful pumpkin displays, awesome food vendors, fun events and locally made goods.
There are two big areas to visit. The Shed is a big air market where you can shop from regional vendors only on Saturday and Sunday. The Market contains a food hall and local shops open seven days a week.
For events and more information, check out their website HERE.
See the Pumpkins at Rubials Plants of Texas
Rubials has an awesome pumpkin display every year with cute photo opps. This is the place to buy pumpkins! It’s a great place to shop for plants all year long, but definitely check it out during the fall season.
There are a few locations now, but I think the coolest one is the flagship store by the Dallas Farmers Market.
Cheer On The Dallas Cowboys at a Game
Since it’s Dallas, we’re all about the Cowboys! Tickets to the Death Star aka AT&T Cowboy Stadium are not cheap. In fact, they run a few hundred for the cheapest seats. However, it’s an awesome stadium and it’s fun to do it at least once.
Or go to a local watch party at a fun bar or food venue like Legacy Hall in Plano.
Watch a Local Football Game
Texas is all about football, so even if you’re not interested in the Dallas Cowboys check out a local team. You can find a high school football game every Friday night throughout the metroplex.
Check out the Allen Eagles at Eagle Stadium one of the largest and nicest in Texas. The Frisco high schools teams take turns playing at Toyota Stadium and The Star.
High school not competitive enough for you? College games are even more fun! Tailgate at an SMU game in Dallas or a TCU game in Fort Worth.
Have Fun at the Texas State Fair
This is a must do event! The Texas State fair is one of my favorites on the Ultimate Dallas Fall Bucket List! It’s one of the biggest fairs in the nation, because you know everything is bigger in Texas!
There’s Big Tex who is a perfect photo opp at 55 feet tall, musical performances, parades, midway games and lots of rides. Plus all the fried food you can imagine!
This year the Texas State Fair runs from September 24th to October 17th. For ticket information, check out the website.
Stroll Through the Dallas Arboretum
The Dallas Arboretum holds a wonderful fall event every year. There is a huge life size pumpkin village plus a pumpkin patch.
For tips on visiting the Dallas Arboretum, check out this post.
For ticket information, check out their website HERE.
Run For Fun at a Halloween Themed 5K
Themed 5Ks are so much fun and they promote being active!
Check out the McKinney Monster Dash and Spooky Sprint in Irving on October 30th.
Boo at the Zoo
If you have kids this needs to be on your Dallas Fall Bucket List! I mean animals and trick or treating?!?! It’s a favorite!
The Dallas zoo and Fort Worth zoo do this every year.
For more information at the Dallas zoo, click HERE and for the Fort Worth zoo click HERE.
Ride on a Themed Train Excursion
Kid will love the Trick or Treat Train on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Dress up and enjoy treats while riding the train. For more information on pricing, check out their website HERE.
Looking for an adults only experience? They’ve got the Witches Brew Train for 21 and older. The train experience includes two Texas beers, appetizers, a souvenir mug and entertainment. It’s October 29th from 7:20-9:20 PM.
To purchase tickets and for more information, check out their website HERE.
Get Spooked on a Ghost Tour
Want to go on a spooky adventure in Fort Worth? The historic Fort Worth Stockyards supposedly have a high level of paranormal activity. They offer tours every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. To purchase tickets or for more information, check out their website HERE.
McKinney, Texas offers Ghost Walks on Halloween weekend through Chestnut Square. To purchase tickets or for more information, check out their website HERE.
Brave a Haunted House
There are several haunted houses in the Dallas area to choose from. Check out these top rated ones:
Watch a Movie In The Park
Klyde Warren Park host movies in the park throughout the year. Food trucks are available to purchase dinner and snacks.
This year watch Beetlejuice on October 30th.
Take a Fall Hike
One of my favorite places to hike in Dallas is at Cedar Ridge Nature Preserve. The fall colors here are great for the Dallas area! There are several trails to choose from or combine them all for a long hike.
Check out their website HERE for more information.
Shop at Canton Trade Days
Canton is home to the largest flea market in the world! It has over 5,000 vendors and falls on the weekend before the first Monday of the month!
2021 Fall Dates: September 2nd-5th, September 30th -October 3rd and October 28th – October 31st.
For more information, check out their website HERE.
Pumpkin Carve at The Old Monk
The Old Monk hosts pumpkin carving every year to raise money for a local charity. For $13, you get a pumpkin, carving kit and a free pint! Check out their website HERE.
Visit a Pumpkin Patch
This is one of my favorite Dallas Fall Bucket List activities! You’ve got to visit a pumpkin patch in the fall and there are plenty to choose from in the Dallas area.
Here are my favorites:
- Hall’s Pumpkin Farm in Grapevine
- Preston Trail Farms in Gunter
- Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch
- Storybook Ranch in McKinney
Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Texas
All the thrilling rides and attractions, plus all the Halloween fun! It’s family friendly during the day and scary haunted houses at night.
2021 Dates are September 11th through October 31st.
For ticket information, check out their website HERE.
Enjoy a Fall Festival
Dallas has many festivals happening during the fall season with different themes. We’ve got a wine festival, Oktoberfest, hot air balloon festival and more!
These are a few of my favorites:
Taste All the Pumpkin Flavored Items
- Pumpkin Pies at Babe’s Chicken or Emporium Pies
- Kate Weiser Pumpkin Chocolate
- Pumpkin Ice Cream at Henry’s in Plano
- Unrefined Bakery’s Pumpkin Bread
- Empire Baking Co. Pumpkin Muffins
- Biscuit Bar’s Pumpkin French Toast
- White Rock Coffee Pumpkin Lattes
- Sprinkles Pumpkin Cupcakes
- Pumpkin Pancakes at Breadwinners, Yolk, Snooze or Cafe Brazil
- Detour Donuts pumpkin donuts
Even S’more Goodness!
- Nest Cafe S’more Waffles
- Bryan Street Tavern S’more Pizza
- Tom + Chee S’more Grilled Cheese
- Remedy Ice Cream
- Bar Louie’s S’more Martini
- Sweet Thangs S’more Cupcakes
- The Stirr S’more
There you go! 20 Things to add to your Dallas Fall Bucket List!
Did I miss anything?
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