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Fall Events in Dallas You Won’t Want to Miss
Fall Events in Dallas You Won’t Want to Miss
Things to Do This Fall in Dallas
1. The State Fair of Texas
The Lone Star State doesn’t shy away from going all-out, and it doesn’t get much bigger than the State Fair of Texas! Last year’s attendance broke records, drawing in over 2.4 million people2.
From September 26 to October 19 this fall in Dallas, you can enjoy family-friendly exhibits and activities, thrilling rides, live music, delicious new and classic fair foods, and much more. This fair is imbued with all things Texas, from the iconic Big Tex statue that watches over the festivities to the exciting and diverse rodeos at Fair Park Coliseum. Bring your family and friends and get ready for a day full of fun.
2. Autumn at the Arboretum
Every year, the Dallas Arboretum sets up an enchanting themed pumpkin display for Autumn at the Arboretum. This year, the Pumpkin Village is transforming into ¡Mundo México! from September 20 to November 2. The spectacular event uses more than 110,000 pumpkins, squash, and gourds.
As a celebration of Mexican culture and the harvest season, the display allows you to explore seven regions of Mexico, recreated with detailed gourd artistry. The display also features stunning alebrije-inspired sculptures by world-famous artists Jacobo and María Ángeles. Go pumpkin hunting, take plenty of photos, and enjoy the beautiful autumn aesthetics.
In addition to their displays, the arboretum hosts daily events throughout the season. Sit for tea, listen to live music, bring your kids to the Children’s Adventure Garden, or take a historical tour of the DeGolyer House.
3. Dallas Farmers Market
Don’t let harvest season pass you by without checking out the farmers market! Nestled in the heart of downtown, the Dallas Farmers Market offers visitors a variety of seasonal produce, fresh eggs, free-range meats, handmade arts and crafts, and more.
Everything sold here must be grown and raised in Texas or within 400 miles of Dallas3, so you can rest assured you’re buying fresh and local. Shop for Texas-grown pumpkins and apples, pick up some local goods and merchandise, and finish up your shopping trip with one of their delicious dining options. Promising community, fresh flavors, and a healthier way of living, the Dallas Farmers Market offers a centrally located spot where you can escape the rush of the city.
4. Dallas Brew Festival
Every city boasts its own favorite brews, and Dallas is no exception. The Dallas Brew Festival brings together more than 50 breweries and 150 beers to give you a taste of our local flavors. Admission gets you beer samples throughout the park, so it’s easy to try something new.
In addition to brews, you can enjoy a bite from local food trucks, jam to ‘80s and ‘90s cover bands, and test your skills with lawn games. This event takes place on October 25 at Old City Park. All guests must be 21 and over.
5. Haunted Houses
Ready for some thrills? Dallas has no shortage of haunted houses for those seeking some spine-tingling fun. Starting September 19 and running every weekend through November 1, step into the horrific halls of Dark Hour Haunted House. This top-rated Halloween attraction allows you to tackle your greatest fears with creepy creatures around every corner.
Another popular haunt is the Moxley Manor. Open from September 26 to November 1, this attraction features three haunted houses with their own unique frights. Explore the labyrinth of horrors at Moxley Manor, which are sure to give you a scream.
6. Seasonal Sporting Events
For many sports fans, fall means the start of football season—but you can also catch a basketball game, a soccer match, or even a hockey face-off. And we don’t just mean the big leagues, though we do recommend taking in a big arena game when you can. Dallas families know that high school and college sports offer just as much action and excitement, plus the opportunity to connect with friends and neighbors.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of the pro teams or planning to catch a game at your old alma mater, there’s plenty of exhilarating sports action in the Dallas area.
7. WorldSprings Pools & Spa
Planning vacations and going from activity to activity can be tiring. Whether you’re an exhausted traveler or a Dallas local looking for a staycation, spas and hot springs are a fantastic way to unwind when you want to get away from the hustle and bustle. Fend off the impending chill of autumn with a mineral-rich hot springs soak at WorldSprings.
Our four globally inspired regions feature rejuvenating pools varying in temperature and mineral content to provide unique physical, mental, and emotional wellness benefits. Spend your time reconnecting with your loved ones or making new friends as the daily stresses of life (and your muscle tension) melt away.
Beyond the pools, you can receive relaxing and indulgent treatments at our spa. Try a renewing sculpting facial or an exfoliating mineral massage or reach the deepest layers of muscle knots with a deep tissue massage.
If you’re spending this fall in Dallas, book a soak and give yourself a chance to rest and recharge at WorldSprings.
Sources:
- (22 November 2024). Dallas Travel and Tourism Industry Reaches New Heights. Visit Dallas. Retrieved September 10, 2025, from https://www.visitdallas.com/about/press/press-releases/dallas-travel-and-tourism-industry-reaches-new-heights/
- Fox 4 Staff. (21 October 2024). State Fair of Texas 2024 Closes with Record-Breaking Attendance. Fox 4. Retrieved September 10, 2025, from https://www.fox4news.com/news/state-fair-texas-2024-closes-record-breaking-attendance
- About the Dallas Farmers Market. Dallas Farmers Market. Retrieved September 10, 2025, from https://dallasfarmersmarket.org/about-us/history/
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on Sep 18, 2025 | 2 min
Day Trips From Austin If you need a quick break, day trips from Austin are easy to arrange, even last-minute. There are plenty of things to do within a two-hour drive of Austin, and plenty of towns to explore for a few hours. Georgetown For small-town vibes close by, Georgetown is about a half-hour’s drive from downtown Austin and is a great option for a day or even a few hours1. The Inner Space Caverns are some of the best-preserved caves in the state, with large rooms to explore and prehistoric animal bones on display. Go swimming or have a picnic in Blue Hole Park, or explore the shops in the historic town square. If you’re planning a spring adventure, check out the city’s Red Poppy Festival in April2. San Antonio The second-biggest city in Texas, San Antonio, is only about a 90-minute drive from Austin and is a great option for history buffs, foodies, and families. The River Walk is arguably one of the most beautiful pedestrian walkways in the state, if not the country, and a tour of the Alamo is a must for anyone who appreciates history. When it’s time to relax, the Japanese Tea Garden in Brackenridge Park is a great option2. Long Weekend Getaways Houston Weekend trips from Austin offer more time to explore towns and attractions in depth. Houston is just over two hours’ drive from Austin’s city center and is home to all the attractions you’d expect the biggest city in the state to have. The Houston Theater District takes up 17 blocks and includes symphony, opera, and ballet venues2. Galveston Island Close to Houston, Galveston Island has 32 miles of beaches and numerous museums and art galleries to explore. The island also has multiple performing arts venues, including the Grand Opera House, the East-End Theatre Company, the Galveston Symphony Orchestra, and the Galveston Ballet. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are four national forests (Angelina, Davy Crockett, Sabine, and Sam Houston) and the Caddo National Grassland and Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland in East Texas. These areas have many options for camping, hiking, boating, fishing and hunting. Your Perfect Austin-to-Dallas Itinerary A weekend getaway in Dallas is worth a somewhat longer drive—but there are lots of things to see and do along the way, so you can make a real road trip of it. The Highway 281 Route If taking Highway 281 (less direct, but much more scenic than I-353), take a detour to Dinosaur Valley State Park. In this 1,524-acre park, dinosaur footprints were found more than a hundred years ago4. The footprints can often be seen on the banks of the Paluxy River, where visitors can go boating or fishing. Not far from Highway 281, Lake Buchanan is another great destination for fishing aficionados. The lake is full of striped bass, white bass, largemouth bass and Guadalupe bass. There are also watersports options like jet-skiing for those seeking something more active3. Heading east from 281 towards Dallas, stop in Fort Worth, one of the closest cities to Dallas, with a unique style and culture.5 Its historic stockyards host the world’s only twice-daily cattle drive. Visitors can watch teams of cowhands dressed in authentic Western clothing drive longhorns through the Stockyards on Exchange Avenue. The Fort Worth Water Gardens—next to the Fort Worth Convention Center — is an urban park open all year round and perfect for unwinding outside. The Sid Richardson Museum, in a restored 19th-century building in Sundance Square, has a collection of art depicting the American West. The museum is free and open by reservation. The I-31 Route And if you’d rather drive directly to Dallas on I-35, stop in Waco and see the Magnolia Market at the Silos, the Armstrong Browning Library, or the Black Gospel Archive. Your Dallas Spa Day Destination Upon arrival in Dallas, stop to visit WorldSprings and spend a few hours (or the full day) finding the perfect pool to help you relax. Especially when traveling with friends or loved ones, spending time in the water can help improve social wellness and reduce overall stress. WorldSprings has four globally inspired regions, all included in the price of an adult soak reservation. The varying hot springs were inspired by springs from around the world and have different temperatures and mineral balances to meet guests’ physical and mental health needs. Some of the pools have fresh water while others are as salty as the Dead Sea, and they can range from cold plunges (perfect on a hot Texas day) to warmer than 100 degrees. Need to work out some knots in your muscles after a long drive? WorldSprings’ Spa has several body and facial treatments available in addition to saunas. The venue is open daily from 9 AM to 8 PM. (Good to know: A three-hour soak is included in all Spa treatments — up to $79 value). If you’re ready to relax and unwind without traveling far from home, book your visit to WorldSprings today. Sources Johnson, C. 10 Best Day Trips from Austin (90 Minutes or Less!). Big World Small Girl. Retrieved September 9, 2025, from https://bigworldsmallgirl.com/austin-day-trips Brannon, F. (Aug. 18, 2025). Here are the Best Weekend Getaways from Austin, Texas. Travel Noire. Retrieved September 9, 2025, from https://travelnoire.com/weekend-trips-from-austin Dorri, P. (Aug. 6, 2024). Road Trip from Dallas to Austin. Lazy Trips. Retrieved September 9, 2025, from https://lazytrips.com/trip/road-trip-from-dallas-to-austin Gilbert, T. (Nov. 6, 2021). Austin to Dallas Road Trip: 3 Alternate Routes & Best Places to Stop. Texas Freeway. Retrieved September 9, 2025, from https://www.texasfreeway.com/austin-to-dallas-road-trip-alternate-routes-places-to-stop Dallas to Austin: A Texas-Sized Foodie Road Trip. Visit the USA. Retrieved September 9, 2025, from https://www.visittheusa.com/trip/dallas-austin-texas-sized-foodie-road-trip
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Wellness and Saunas Saunas date back thousands of years to ancient Nordic people. Today, saunas are an integral feature in spas and wellness centers around the world. Today, one in three Finns still use saunas, and the U.S. has approximately a million units in use4,5. Spending time in a sauna can raise your skin temperature to roughly 40 degrees Celsius or 104 degrees Fahrenheit, which causes intense sweating and an elevated heart rate as the body tries to cool down5. You could lose as much as a pint of sweat during a sauna session5! As the heart rate increases, your blood vessels dilate and your circulation increases as well1. The Sauna Experience Saunas are warm, peaceful spaces designed to promote relaxation and stress reduction. But beyond the tranquility they can bring, saunas can also promote your physical well-being. Four Physical Sauna Benefits According to several studies, sauna health benefits include: A lower risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality with regular use4. Relief from everyday soreness as well as the pain and stiffness associated with rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis muscles6. Improved lung function in individuals with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with regular sauna use6. Better complexion thanks to the sweating associated with a dry sauna4. Preparing for a Sauna Shower before starting, especially if you’ve been exercising, as this helps remove impurities from the skin2. Be sure you’re wearing proper attire, such as a bathing suit or a towel, and enter and exit the sauna quietly to maintain a calm environment2. It’s important to enjoy your sauna time safely. If you’re new to the experience, begin with shorter sessions, no longer than five minutes. Once you know what works for you and what makes you feel best, you can try staying in for as long as 20 minutes. The heat will cause you to sweat, so be sure to drink plenty of water during the session and avoid alcohol afterward, as it can have dehydrating effects on the body7. Most importantly, listen to your body. If you feel weak, dizzy, or uncomfortable, step outside and ask for help from the staff6. The Sauna at WorldSprings Our saunas are part of a broader experience that aims to promote wellness through soaking sessions in mineral hot springs. For a complementary experience, consider pairing your sauna session with a cold-water soak. Moving between cold plunges and a sauna is an integral part of the Detox circuit of WorldSprings’ Mineral Method. This method, which you can incorporate into a wellness routine, is designed to help your body address overactive inflammation. We also offer a wide range of massage therapies at the spa to suit a variety of needs, including prenatal massage, deep tissue massage, and classic Swedish massage. Consider other wellness services, too, including the Procell Microchanneling Facial and yoga classes in the Sanctuary Studio. Sources Holman, T. (January 13, 2025). What are the health benefits of a sauna? HCA Midwest Health. Retrieved May 30, 2025, from https://www.hcamidwest.com/healthy-living/blog/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-a-sauna Andonian, N. (August 27, 2024). 11 Sauna Benefits That’ll Have You Ready to Feel the Heat. GoodRx. Retrieved June 1, 2025, from https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/alternative-treatments/sauna-benefits#how-to-use-a-sauna Finnish saunas: how they work and their health benefits. Fluidra. Retrieved June 9, 2025, from https://www.fluidra.com/commercial-solutions/inspiration/blog/finnish-saunas/ (April 22, 2024). Dry Sauna vs. Wet Sauna: Understanding the Differences. Retrieved May 31, 2025, from https://sisulifestyle.com/blogs/resources/dry-sauna-vs-wet-sauna-understanding-the-differences De Pietro, M. (June 27, 2023). What are the benefits and risks of a sauna? MedicalNewsToday. Retrieved June 1, 2025, from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/313109 (August 12, 2024). Get Your Sweat On: The Benefits of a Sauna. Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved May 31, 2025, from https://health.clevelandclinic.org/sauna-benefits Lindberg, S. (September 20, 2019). Health Benefits of Dry Saunas, and How they Compare to Steam Rooms and Infrared Saunas. Healthline. Retrieved June 1, 2025, from https://www.healthline.com/health/dry-sauna-benefits
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