October Fun Awaits!

October Fun Awaits! We've rounded up the best local events to help you plan. Can't think beyond this weekend? We've got you covered, too. Looking for Halloween night?

See our 2026 Halloween Events for Kids guide below.

And don't worry if you can't think beyond this weekend; we've got you covered, too.

Mel,

Your Events BFF...

Remember, many sporting events and outdoor activities can change without notice or at the last minute. Check with event organizers and be sure to check that events and pricing are as scheduled before heading out.

Family Fun This Month

• ​McKinney Asian Art & Food Festival on October 2 - 3.
• ​Heritage Haunt on October 2 from 6 pm - 8 pm.
• ​SaturYay every Saturday at Kaleidoscope Park in Frisco from 10 am.
• ​Murphy Maize Days on October 3 from 12 pm - 9.30 pm.
• ​Dallas Museum of Art Free First Sundays on October 4 from 11am – 5 pm.
• ​Fall Fest at Grandscape on October 10 from 1 pm - 5 pm.
• ​Pumpkin Dunk at Frisco Athletic Center on October 17 from 12.30 pm - 3.30 pm.
• ​Scare on the Square in Downtown Rockwall on October 24 from 4 pm - 7 pm.

Outdoor Events & Adventures

• ​Bravo Park in Allen Grand Opening on October 3 from 11 am - 4 pm.
• ​Allen Fall Fest on October 10 from 9 am - 1 pm.
• ​Downtown Plano Barktoberfest on October 11 from 11 am - 5 pm.
• ​Plano International Festival on October 17 from 11 am - 5 pm.
• ​Trick or Treat the Square in Frisco on October 24 from 1 pm - 4 pm.
• ​Halloween ParTee at PGA Frisco on October 24 from 6 pm - 9 pm.

Grown-Up Time: Mom’s Day (and Night) Out

• ​First Monday Trade Days in Canton on October 1 - 4. (about a 1-hour+ drive)
• ​Yoga & Mimosas at PGA Frisco on October 3 from 10 am - 11.30 am.
• ​10th Annual Lone Star Ladies Night at the Lone Star Mercantile on October 8 from 7 pm - 10 pm.
• ​Friday Night Market at the Boardwalk at Granite Park on October 9 from 6 pm - 10 pm.
• ​Celina Friday Night Market on October 9 from 6 pm – 9 pm in Downtown Celina.
• ​The Boho Market at CityLine Plaza in Richardson on October 9 from 6 pm – 10 pm.
• ​Hollydays Market of Plano is at the Plano Event Center on October 16 - 18.
• ​Sunday Brunch Market at the Boardwalk at Granite Park on October 18 from 11 am - 3 pm.
• ​McKinney Wine & Music Festival on October 24 from 2 pm - 6 pm.
• ​The Boho Market at Klyde Warren Park on October 25 from 11 am - 5 pm.

In Case You Missed It

• ​Over 28 of the best Fall Festivals in DFW in 2026​
• ​State Fair of Texas: How to save money in 2026​
• ​Pumpkin Patches - the 2026 List​
• ​2026 Halloween Events for kids​
• ​The Spookiest Haunted Houses in DFW​

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