From the State Fair of Texas to Oktoberfest celebrations, fall is taking over DFW! Here are 6 events you'll want to check out.
Updated September 2026
1. Oktoberfest | Fort Worth
Dates: Sep 24th to 26th
Authentic three-day German festival hosted at Trinity Park with FW Oktoberfest.
2. State Fair of Texas | Dallas
Dates: Sep 25th through Oct 18th
Head to Fair Park for the iconic State Fair of TX with fried foods, Big Tex, midway rides, games, live entertainment, and all things Texas.
3. Scarborough Hollow | Waxahachie
Dates: Sep 26th through Nov 1st
Step into a fall wonderland with pumpkins, hayrides, live entertainment, food, and more.
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased through their website. USE CODE: DALLASITES ($5 off adult tickets, expires 11/1)
4. Oktoberfest at The Rustic | Dallas
Date: Oct 3rd
Raise a stein and celebrate Oktoberfest with German-inspired food, drinks, music, and plenty of fall fun with 101 Media Events.
5. DFW Fall Fest at Frisco Fresh Market | Frisco
Date: Oct 17th
Spend the day at Frisco Fresh MKT with a free family festival featuring petting zoos, games, and plenty of fall activities.
6. Huffhines Harvest Fest | Richardson
Dates: Oct 17th to 18th
Celebrate the season with fall activities, live entertainment, local vendors, food, and family-friendly fun. Plan your visit through their website.
Mark your calendar as these fall festivals in Dallas-Fort Worth cover everything from Oktoberfest celebrations near Dallas to family-friendly harvest fun, making them some of the best things to do in DFW this fall.
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