Pumpkins, festivals, trains and Halloween fun are taking over North Texas October 16–18.
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, you’ve got plenty of options across Dallas-Fort Worth.
From glowing pumpkins in Arlington and a Halloween market in Dallas to Armenian food in Carrollton and Thomas the Tank Engine in Grapevine, here are seven things worth checking out around DFW this weekend.
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1. ArmeniaFest — Carrollton
Come hungry.
The 31st annual ArmeniaFest runs all weekend at St. Sarkis Armenian Church in Carrollton, with Armenian food, live music, traditional dance, family activities, an Armenian coffee bar, bake sale and more.
WHEN: Friday, October 16, 5–10 p.m.; Saturday, October 17, noon–10 p.m.; Sunday, October 18, noon–5 p.m.
WHERE: St. Sarkis Armenian Church, 4421 Charles Street, Carrollton
More than 10,000 pumpkins light up Howell Farms in Arlington.
Pumpkin Nights takes visitors along a half-mile trail through nine themed pumpkin lands, with giant displays, food, games and a live fire show along the way.
It’s Halloween without leaning heavily into the scares, so it works for families or just a fall night out.
WHEN: Friday through Sunday, October 16–18; timed evening entry WHERE: Howell Farms, 4016 W. Division Street, Arlington TICKETS: Required
Photo Courtesy: Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau
3. Flea Harvey’s Annual Halloween Market — Dallas
If your version of Halloween includes vintage clothes, vinyl, oddities and local artists, this one may be for you.
Flea Harvey’s takes over Lee Harvey’s Saturday with more than 20 local vendors, artists and makers, plus costumes, music, food, drinks and adoptable dogs from The Love Pit.
WHEN: Saturday, October 17, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. WHERE: Lee Harvey’s, 1807 Gould Street, Dallas ADMISSION: Free
4. Day Out With Thomas — Grapevine
Thomas the Tank Engine is back in Grapevine this weekend.
Families can ride aboard Thomas-themed coaches on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, meet Sir Topham Hatt and check out games, live entertainment, activities and photo opportunities.
Advance tickets are recommended because some ride times can sell out.
WHEN: Friday through Sunday, October 16–18 WHERE: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, Historic Cotton Belt District, 705 S. Main Street, Grapevine TICKETS: About $26–$30 per person
Photo Courtesy: Grapevine Vintage Texas
5. YMCA Camp Carter Fall Festival — Fort Worth
Fort Worth gets its own full-on fall festival Saturday evening.
YMCA Camp Carter is hosting hay rides, pumpkin painting, inflatables, a petting zoo, vendors, trunk-or-treating, spooky laser tag and the camp’s
WHEN: Saturday, October 17, 5–8 p.m. WHERE: YMCA Camp Carter, 6200 Sand Springs Road, Fort Worth
Antiquing At The Village brings antiques, collectibles, furniture, décor, memorabilia and one-of-a-kind finds to the massive Grand Prairie marketplace Saturday and Sunday.
You can also make a full day of it with the regular Traders Village vendors and rides.
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, October 17–18, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. WHERE: Traders Village, 2602 Mayfield Road, Grand Prairie PARKING: $6
Photo Courtesy: tradersvillage.com
Whatever Your Fall Looks Like, DFW Has It
Food festival? Check. Pumpkins? Definitely. Vintage shopping, trains, hay rides and a walk through the woods? Those are covered too.
And with events spread from Dallas and Fort Worth to Arlington, Grapevine, Carrollton and Grand Prairie, you probably don’t have to drive across the entire Metroplex to find something happening this weekend.
Keep checking B96 Dallas for more things to do around DFW.
