Looking for #WeekendThangsToDoInDFW? Here are a few!
Friday
Zombie Walk – at Cedar Springs at Throckmorton – get your “Walking Dead” on, by walking with your fellow zombies as you shop, eat and play at the Zombie Walk, a Halloween Block Party on the 3900 block of Cedar Springs. The event features a costume walk, music, food and drink booths. Admission to the party is FREE.
Aurora at Dallas Arts District – this one-night-only event held every other year transforms 19 city blocks in downtown Dallas into an open-air canvas for new-media art: light, video, sound and performance. General admission – FREE. The VIP package includes VIP lounge access, appetizers, drinks and an afterparty featuring Com Truise and a Tycho DJ Set. The VIP tickets cost $150 each.
Friday & Saturday
Backstage Pass: Baron Wolman and the Early Years of Rolling Stone at Arlington Museum of Art – iconic images from Baron Wolman, first director of photography for Rolling Stone, a magazine that claims roots in music, pop culture, and politics. Wolman’s unparalleled access to rock and roll’s heavy hitters of the times helped Rolling Stone guide the creation of the “rock star” persona from performer, to cover model, to music and pop culture icon.Two other music-related exhibits are also on display:Rock and Roll Billboards from the Sunset Strip: Advertising in one of the most musically influential parts of the country, industry executives used images such as the Beatles Abbey Road cover for billboards installed next to rock and toll clubs like the Whiskey-a-Go-Go, the Roxy, and the Key Club that gave a stage to up and coming bands that today enjoy a legendary status. L.A. based photographer Robert Landau brings back the look and feel of the creative genius these temporary works of art.Austin Blues: Cassandra Weyandt spent years photographing musicians who would become some of the best known names in the Austin blues and country music scenes. These sharp, gritty performance photos capture the raw, unpolished feel of the Texas capitol’s bars and clubs where these musical icons performed. Museum admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and free for children 12 and under. 201 W. Main St. Arlington, TX 76010
Friday – Sunday
State Fair Of Texas! – LAST WEEKEND! This year’s theme is “Passport to Texas,” and special activities will include concerts on the Main Stage and two college football games. Daily activities include the Starlight Parade at 7 p.m. and the Illumination Sensation lights and fireworks show at 8 p.m. Tickets: General Admission: $18 – Kids under 48″ tall: $14 – Seniors 60 and over: $14 – Children 2 and under: Free – Seniors 60 and over: Free every Thursday (Oct. 1, Oct. 8, and Oct. 15) Hours: State Fair of Texas exhibit buildings open at 10 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays. Opening times and closing times vary for the midway and museums. Parking: Self parking is available on official State Fair lots for $15 per space. Location: Fair Park – 1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd. Dallas, TX 75210
24th Annual Mid-Cities Greek Fest in Euless – – bring your appetites and put on your dancing shoes! Meet their new mascot, Yianni from Euless, who will be happy to show you the best of Greek food and culture — Gyro sandwiches, spinach pie, baklava and ouzo slushies are just some of the yummy treats that await. Learn how to make some of these traditional recipes at their cooking demos. Shop the MarketPlace where you’ll find Greek souvenirs and foods, jewelry and other novelty items. And learn how to Greek dance — our dance troupes will perform and show you how to dance like Zorba! Free admission and parking. Today/Friday – 11am-1opm, tomorrow/Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 11am-4pm at Saint John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church 303 Cullum Drive Euless, TX 76040.
Dallas Comic Con’s Fall Fan Days Expo will feature appearances by actors and comic book artists, cosplay, vendors and more. The guest list includes Yaphet Kotto, James Marsters, Jason Momoa, Michael Rooker, Lucy Lawless and Renee O’Connor, Ralph Macchio, Edward James Olmos, Aaron Ashmore, Shawn Ashmore, Bonnie Wright and John Rhys-Davies, today/Friday – 4-8pm, tomorrow/Saturday 10am-7pm and Sunday 10am-5pm at Irving Convention Center – Los Colinas – 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd. Irving, TX 75039.
Saturday
D-Town Throwdown – Main Street and Akard Street Dallas, TX 75202 – is the largest skateboarding event in North Texas and the first to include a downhill course through a 13-story garage. This event will also feature a Pro Freestyle Moto Demos, a Pro Vert contest and Street contest – where the top skaters in Texas will compete for $15,000 in cash & prizes. Admission and parking are free for spectators, and there will be a block party with food trucks and live music by Sam Lao; Blue, the Misfit; Krash Rover and the Unlikely Candidates. See http://www.dtownthrowdown.com/ for more info.
2015 Texas Veggie Fair at Reverchon Park – 3505 Maple Ave. Dallas, TX 75219 – 11am-6pm… is a free event celebrating plant-based lifestyle options of every kind. The fair features food, guest speakers, live music, clothing, housewares, veggies, beer garden, chef demos, kid activities, yoga and more. This is a dog-friendly event. See http://www.texasveggiefair.com/ for additional details
Plano International Festival – Experience sights, sounds and tastes from more than 100 cultures around the world. The festival features a naturalization ceremony, a parade of flags, international art exhibit, multicultural music and dance performances, fitness and wellness fair, and international fashion show. And don’t miss the children’s educational activities and the ethnic food court. 11am-5pm at Haggard Park – 901 East 15th Street Plano, TX 75074.
Cotton Bowl Craft Beer Festival – This new event will be hosted in the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium, showcasing both local and international flavors from 70 different Texas breweries. This event is perfect for beer connoisseurs as well as guests who are new to the world of craft beer. Representing their brands, brew masters will also be in attendance, giving fairgoers the chance to talk to the experts and learn more about their unique creations. Entry is free with State Fair admission. 12noon – 10pm. Prices vary for pints and refills. 3750 Midway Plaza
Dallas, TX 75210 in Fair Park.
Tacolandia – Dallas Observer presents an outdoor taco fest featuring some of the city’s best tacos. Sample a variety of tacos ranging from urban contemporary to authentic street style. The event is complete with live music, cash bar with beer and cocktails, and tacos awards in several categories. Admission includes unlimited taco sampling. VIP tickets include early entry and access to VIP lounge with complimentary beer and cocktail samples. Early Bird prices through 9/28: $25 / VIP $65. Advance prices through Oct. 16: $30 / VIP $75 . At the gate: $40 / VIP $80. 4-7pm at Dallas City Hall – 1500 Marilla St. Dallas, TX 75201
Sunday
Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival: Aziz Ansari & Amy Schumer – In what is becoming a summer tradition beloved by comedy fans all over the world, the return of the world’s most epic comedy tour for the third consecutive year. This summer’s Funny Or Die also includes Anthony Jeselnik, Ashley Barnhill, Bridget Everett, Jeff Ross, Nick Thune, TJ Miller and Big Jay Oakerson. 5pm – Gexa Energy Pavilion – 1818 1st Avenue Dallas, TX 75210. Tickets start at $30.
Now – Nov. 1
Fright Fest 2015 at Six Flags Over Texas – check out Texas Scare-A-Tory, Voodoo Swamp, Zombie Infestation and other ghoulish giggles!
Now – Nov. 8
“Grit and Grace: Visions of The West exhibit is at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, including 28 paintings of Terri Kelly Moyers, which include cowgirls, western landscapes, and the western lifestyle. Info at http://www.cowgirl.net/
Now – Wed. Nov. 25
Autumn at The Arboretum at the Dallas Arboretum – 8525 Garland Road Dallas, TX 75218… the highlight of the festival is the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village, which is created with more than 75,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash by the talented horticulture team. This year, to continue with the ongoing Texas theme, the display will be recreated into an Old Texas Town in the Pecan Grove. Special events take place throughout the festival, including a hay bale maze, a pumpkin patch, scavenger hunts, Mommy and Me Mondays, Tiny Tot Tuesdays, special music and more. $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for children 3-12, and free for children two and under. Additional cost of $3 per person for entrance into the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. On-site parking is $15; pre-purchased online parking is $8.
Haunted Houses
The Boneyard Haunted House in Arlington – located at 360 and Division across from Six Flags.
Moxley Manor Haunted House 2015 in Bedford – featured in the 2014 film “The Houses That October Built“.One of “North Texas’ Scariest Haunted Attractions” – NBCDFW.com
Slaughter House 2015 on Elm Street in Dallas provides over 16,000 sq.ft. of TERROR!
Nightmare at the Wax Museum 2015 at Madame Tussaud’s Palace of Wax and Ripley’s Believe it or Not… their website says, “Come face-to-face with familiar characters from your favorite horror films – Frankenstein, Jason, Leatherface and more. For an extra dose of terror, try navigating the Mirror Maze, which will be haunted with characters straight out of your nightmares.
Dark Hour Haunted House 2015 in Plano… according to their website, “Dark Hour is conveniently located in Plano on Plano Parkway just off of Hwy 75 and the President George Bush Turnpike. Since opening its doors during the Halloween Season in 2013, the goal of Dark Hour Haunted House has always been a simple one: produce the highest quality haunt experience available. Sets worthy of a Broadway production, professional actors, as well as strategic use of technology produces a genuine theatrical experience in terror for Dark Hour visitors. New shows are produced monthly which build on the existing theme of the Witch of Coven Manor, creating an expanded exploration of fear throughout the year. runs through October 31. Carefully crafted in 47,000 square feet which once housed a major sporting goods retailer, Dark Hour provides over 30,000 sq. feet of terror to be explored by willing guests. See http://darkhourhauntedhouse.com/
Hangman’s Haunted House in Fort Worth… according to it’s website, “In 2015, Hangman’s House of Horrors celebrates its 27th Anniversary as the top charity-benefiting haunted house in the WORLD! Under new ownership and at an amazing new location, the house has entertained over half a million patrons and donated almost $2 million to local charities! The annual production involves over 1000 adult volunteers and 200 companies who contribute time, talent and supplies to this tremendously successful endeavor. The haunted tour includes three separate attractions: the classic Hangman’s House of Horrors, 3D Wonderland and Zombie Outbreak! Additionally, the nineteen-acre property will be transformed into an exciting festival area featuring live bands, food trucks, free photos, festival activities, novelties and more.”
Screams Halloween Theme Park in Waxahachie features professional actors and it’s 20th year includes the all new Castle of the Doomed! Fridays and Saturdays – 7:30p – 1:30a. $25 per person. Group discounts available. See http://www.screamspark.com/general-info/ for full information.
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Baseball: America’s Presidents, America’s Past Time – exhibit at the George W. Bush presidential Center at SMU. This exhibit uses baseball-related documents and artifacts from its archives as well as from other presidential libraries. Details at http://www.bushcenter.org/
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