Now
thru Nov. 1, 2009 - Autumn at the
Arboretum - Great Pumpkin Festival (Dallas,
TX)
Discover the rich colors of autumn at the Dallas Arboretum where over 150,000 flowers bloom every fall.
Stroll through our 66 acres of gardens filled with thousands of chrysanthemums, fall blooming marigolds, coleus, salvia and more; come see the thousands of unique and rare pumpkins
decorating the beautiful gardens. Artisans Market which is the Dallas Arboretum’s annual arts and crafts
fair will be included for two days only. This exciting two day event will be held during our popular Autumn at the Arboretum festival which runs September 19 - October 31. This year’s theme is the Great Pumpkin Festival and will feature artisans, music, a giant pumpkin house surrounded by thousands of pumpkins, food, entertainment and your art!
For more details, please visit the Dallas Arboretum at www.dallasarboretum.org
Sep.
25 thru Oct. 18, 2009 - State Fair of Texas (Dallas, TX)
The 2009 State Fair of Texas will be held this year from Sept. 25 to Oct.
18, 2009 at the Dallas Fair Park, a 277-acre entertainment and recreation complex owned by the City of Dallas,
which is located two miles east of downtown Dallas. The theme for
2009 is "All aboard for food and fun!", which is a tip of the hat to hospitality, good eats and non-stop good times, Texas style. It's also a nifty tie-in to a new route to Fair Park, along DART's Green Line.
The 2009 State Fair, its more than 70 rides, 200 food locations, unique shopping opportunities, college football, livestock shows, cooking competitions and the 2010 State Fair Auto Show.
For an adrenaline rush, the Thrillway offers the latest in X-treme
experiences. Rides, games, shows, souvenirs and fantastic
food-on-a-stick make the Midway one of the fair's most popular
destinations.
Visit the State Fair of Texas on line for more information about
this year's fair at www.bigtex.com
Oct.
2, 2008 - 7th Annual Chick Flicks Film Festival (Dallas, TX)
We are set for October 2nd, 2008 for this year's Chick Flicks Film Festival which is an annual event open to all Texas female filmmakers. Showcasing new and seasoned talent, Chick Flicks is one of our most important fundraising events for Women In Film.Dallas as the proceeds from ticket and entry fees benefit our scholarship foundation. Each entry is eligible for the coveted “Audience Choice”, “Jury Choice” and our new "Crew Girls Choice" awards. Meet and greet the filmmakers, fans and WIF.D members before the show, then celebrate the winners with fabulous prizes at the awards ceremony after.
Details and ticket information may be found at www.wifdallas.org
Oct.
2, 2008 - 10th Annual Style Night Benefiting Diffa Dallas
(Dallas, TX)
For over 30 years, Dallas’ renowned Slocum Street has been a destination
Mecca for shoppers from around the globe in search of exquisite antiques and furnishings. For 10 years THE SLOCUM STREET ANTIQUES AND DESIGN ASSOCIATION has thrown open the showroom doors for “SLOCUM STREET STYLE NIGHT,” this year to be held Thursday, October 2 from 6-9pm and sponsored by Heritage Galleries. For the first time, the 10th anniversary event benefits the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS: DIFFA/Dallas.
On this special evening, more than 33 showrooms will throw open their doors to the treasures inside and give a once-a-year opportunity to the general public to have a sneak peek, shop, and enjoy fabulous food, spirits, and music. With the street closed to vehicle traffic for the evening, guests enjoy a casual stroll or catch one of the Slocum Style trolleys to move to the next shop.
Details at www.antiquesdallas.com
Oct. 3, 2009 - Prosper Arts & Music Festival
(Propser, TX)
The 3rd Annual Prosper Arts & Music Festival will be held on October 3, 2009 in the Prosper Town Center from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. The Prosper Arts & Music Festival is sponsored by the Prosper Texas Chamber of Commerce. This one day event is free and open to the public. During the Festival we will have an art gallery of regional artists and crafters. Handcrafted or painted, one of a kind art and crafts will be available for festival attendees to purchase that day. The main stage of the festival will feature live music of local bands, solo artists and more. Several types of music will be featured such as jazz, gospel, rock & roll or country. A special Kids Corner featuring pony rides, a barrel train and unique interactive crafts will be a highlight of the Festival for families and “kids of all ages”. A food court will be available for all to sample and enjoy near the main stage tent. For more details please visit
www.prosperartsandmusicfestival.com or call 972/342-8420.
Oct. 3 - 4,
2008 - Musicarte de Fort Worth (Fort Worth,
TX)
The Southwest's largest Latino festival, two days of fine art, food, fun and festivities! Features 50 juried artists from around the world, kids’ activities, the music of Tito Puente, Jr. and Grupo Fantasma, the Pavilions de las Américas area and the new Sabor de las Américas, featuring the gastronomy of six countries under the direction of Doña Teresa Ocampo, the "Julia Childs of Peruvian Cuisine!"
Details at www.musicartefw.com
Oct.
3, 2008 - May 17, 2009 - Tutankhamun; Golden Age of the
Pharaohs (Dallas, TX)
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, the exhibition that drew nearly four million visitors during its two-year, four-city tour, will return to the United States for a three-city encore tour. Following the success of the first tour, which broke records at each of the four museums it visited in the United States from June 2005 through September 2007, the exhibition will return from its current London engagement to open at the Dallas Museum of Art in October 2008. The Dallas exhibit marks the first time these artifacts will be seen in the Southwest region. The current exhibition includes an extensive array of more than 130 extraordinary artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun and other ancient Egyptian sites.
Details at www.dallasmuseumofart.org
Oct. 3 - 5,
2008 - 16th Lone Star Nationals (Fort Worth,
TX)
Car show featuring over 1,500 Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru 1972. Vendor & Manufacturer Exhibits • Goodgals Gallery • Model Car & Pedal Car Show. • Swap Meet & Cars for Sale Corral • Street Challenge Autocross will be held: Friday & Saturday 9am-Noon & 1pm -4pm.
Details at www.good-guys.com
Oct. 4, 2008 -
4th Annual Plano International Festival
(Plano, TX)
The City of Plano and the Plano International Festival Corporation are pleased to announce the
4th Annual Plano International Festival to take place in Haggard Park in Downtown Plano on Saturday, October
4, 2008. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Festival is underwritten by the Plano City Council and is designed to showcase the many cultures that make up Plano, Collin County, and their surrounds. It will be a splendid outing for the entire family, offering an opportunity to become better acquainted with the myriad of ethnicities of a cosmopolitan City.
For more events and location information, please visit planointernationalfestival.org
Oct.
4 & 5,
2008 - Cottonwood Art Festival (Richardson,
TX)
Cottonwood Art Festival is a bi-annual event which features works from the nation's top visual artists. Located in scenic Cottonwood Park in Richardson, Texas, this prestigious art show is now entering its 39th year. This
fall the festival will take place on October 4 & 5, 2008. Cottonwood Art Festival is a juried show. This year approximately 800 artists submitted their work for consideration. Jurors selected over 240 artists to exhibit their museum-quality work at the festival. The artists competed in 14 categories: 2D Mixed Media, 3D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Digital, Drawings/Pastels, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metalwork, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Wood.
Whether you're shopping for art, listening to music, enjoying the outdoors, or making art of your own, Cottonwood has something for you.
For details to this event may be found at www.cottonwoodartfestival.com
Oct.
4, 2008 - Southwest Airlines State Fair Classic (Dallas, TX)
The Southwest Airlines State Fair Classic features a match up between the
Prairie View A&M University Panthers and the
Grambling State University Tigers.
The Southwest Airlines State Fair Classic is the largest African
American event in Texas and the third largest African American
sporting event in the United States. Grambling and Prairie View will
face-off for the historical classic on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at
6 p.m. in the Cotton Bowl. The Grambling Tigers, lead by first year
head coach Rod Broadway, come to the Classic attitude of continuing
their winning domination of the contest. The Prairie View Panthers,
lead by head coach Henry Frazier III, at press time are riding high
on expectation of changing the traditional game outcome with a 2-0
season record. Tickets to the game include State Fair admission. For
more information to this event, please visit www.fairpark.org
or one of the University's websites.
Oct.
4, 2008 - 1st Annual CCHS Golf Tournament (Dallas, TX)
Support the Collin County Humane Society in their mission to help out the dogs that need us most. Enjoy a round of
golf as you and 3 others compete for the championship trophy. Games, Challenges and even a betting hole provide you with the opportunity to have some fun and possibly put some prizes in your hands! Tee Off time stars at 10:30am Sharp!!
Details at www.collincountyhumanesociety.org;
LB Houston Golf Course
Oct. 5,
2008 - Dallas/Fort Worth Ride for Kids® (Grapevine,
TX)
Join hundreds of other motorcyclists for a scenic ride through the Texas countryside. You’ll have a great time while raising funds for the PBTF's medical research and family support programs! Riders on all makes and models are welcome. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 9:45. The police-escorted ride starts at 10 a.m. sharp, rain or shine!
For complete details, please visit www.pbtfus.org
Oct. 5,
2008 - Family Day: Get Elected! (Dallas,
TX)
Family Day: Get Elected! is a great opportunity for families with kids ages 5-14 to have fun together by learning about presidential election history. Children will “run for president” by designing their own campaign buttons and hats. Parents and teens can challenge each other with presidential trivia. Plus, don’t miss out on the chance to be a winner in our prize drawing.
For more information, visit www.jfk.org
or call 214-747-6660
