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. 1 – 3,
2010 – Oktoberfest Southlake –
(Southlake, TX)
This year marks the 9th annual Oktoberfest celebration hosted by Southlake's Chamber of Commerce! Attendance is completely free: no admission or parking fees. Booths sell a range of food & beverages, and artisans present unique, handcrafted shopping opportunities while you explore the arts and crafts booths.
In addition to live entertainment events during the festival and the excitement-packed children's area, Oktoberfest also includes our popular wiener dog race, held on Saturday, October 2nd.
For details, visit www.southlakechamber.com
Oct. 2 - 4,
2009 - 17th Lone Star Nationals Goodguys Rod & Custom Show
(Fort Worth,
TX)
Over 1,500 Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru '72 will be on display. The event also includes vendor and manufacturer exhibits, Goodgals Gallery, Model Car & Pedal Car Show, Swap Meet & Cars for Sale Corral and a Goodguys Street Challenge AutoCross. Admission is $17 for adults and $6 for children (7-12). Camping is $35 per night, cash only, based on a first come, first serve basis. Camping opens at noon Tuesday, Sept. 30. For more information, visit
www.good-guys.com
Oct. 2 - 4, 2009 - 17th 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. 2, 2010 – 6th Annual Plano International Festival
(Plano, TX)
The City of Plano and the Plano International Festival Corporation are pleased to announce the 6th Annual Plano International Festival to take place in Haggard Park in Downtown Plano on Saturday, October 2, 2010 It will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy ethnic food, multicultural music and dance performances, cultural displays, children's activities and much more! 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. For more events and location information, please visit
www.planointernationalfestival.org
Oct. 2 – Nov. 1, 2009 –
Fright Fest Presented by Snickers
(Arlington, TX)
It’s Thrills by Day, Chills by Night at Fright Fest Presented by SNICKERS®. Six Flags Over Texas will be totally transformed into a Halloween playground, Friday-Sunday, October 2 - November 1. You’ll have a ghoulish good time with our hair-raising shows, electrifying street entertainment, and thrilling haunted houses. Plus, experience all your favorite rides in the dark. We’ll also have a special trick-or-treat area just for kids. For more details visit
SixFlags.com
Oct.
3 - 4, 2009 - 18th Annual Celtic Heritage Festival (Bedford,
TX)
The Celtic Heritage Festival (CHF) will hold its 2009 celebration of the seven Celtic nations (Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Isle of Man, Brittany and Galicia) on October 3rd and 4th at the Bedford Boys Ranch City Park in Bedford. For the 18th consecutive year the event will feature an entertaining blend of traditional and modern Celtic music, Scottish and Irish dance groups, expanded real Highland Games, a Celtic marketplace, children's activities, cultural workshops, Clan booths and historical reenactments, delicious food and drink, and even a Celtic dog parade. Scotland will be the theme country for the 2009 Celtic Heritage Festival. For details, please visit us at
www.celticheritagefestival.org
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, 2009 - Cottonwood Art Festival (Richardson,
TX)
Cottonwood Art Festival is a bi-annual event which features works from the nation's top visual artists.
Cottonwood Art Festival is a juried show.
For the past 40 years, Cottonwood Art Festival has been a popular Texas attraction and one of our nation's premier festivals. It draws over 240 local, regional, and national artists, as well as local and regional bands performing the best in rock, country, jazz, blues, swing, and folk. Located in scenic Cottonwood Park in Richardson, Texas. This fall the festival will take place on October 3 & 4, 2009. 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.
3, 2009 - 10th Annual Walk to D'Feet ALS® (Fort
Worth,
TX)
Now in it’s tenth year, the Walk to Defeat ALSTM is The ALS Association's national signature event. Each year, over 100,000 people including ALS patients, families, friends and corporate leaders join together to raise funds in support of The Association’s cutting-edge research and community-based patient services programs. This is a 3 mile walk. Check-in is 8:30 AM, walk starts at 10:00 AM & the location is the Fort Worth Community Arts Center Details may be found at
www.alsanorthtexas.org
Oct. 3, 2009 - 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 3, 2009 in the Cotton Bowl. For
more information to this event, please visit www.fairpark.org
or one of the University's websites.
Oct. 3, 2009 - Flights of Our Fathers Fly-In
(Terrell, TX)
The No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum and the City of Terrell is hosting a Fly-In to honor the WWII British pilots who trained there and the American officers and civilian staff who assisted with that training. Starts with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Civil Air Patrol's Black Sheep Squadron @ 7:30am and opening ceremonies at noon will include the Color Guard & dignitaries. Also, there will be a Scale Model Remote Control Aircraft flying show, skydiving demonstration, flight simulators & vintage air craft and antique military vehicles will be on display and much more!
Admission: Adults $8, 6-15 $5, 65+ $5. For more information contact: Lynnette Nadeau (972) 524-4322,
lnadeau@cityofterrell.org
or visit them online at www.bftsmuseum.org
Oct. 4, 2009 - 15th Annual Stevie Ray Vaughan Remembrance Ride & Concert
(Arlington, TX)
While remembering the life of Stevie Ray Vaughan, enjoy a fun-filled combination motorcycle parade and blues concert honoring Texas’ most beloved bluesman! The parade starts at The World's Largest Hooters in Dallas' West End, proceeding to Cowboys in Arlington for the all-day memorial concert. All tickets are General Admission. Free parking at Cowboys in Arlington. The concert will star Tommy Katona w/ Austin Young, Wes Jeans w/ Lance Lopez & Tallan Latz, Andy Timmons Band w/ Cole Davis, The Edgar Winter Band, After Party @ Sons of Hermann Hall, Host Band T.B.A. For advance tickets or more information visit the event
website at www.srvrideandconcert.org
Oct. 4, 2009 - 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 at Grapevine Mills Mall Southeast Parking Area, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy. Grapevine, TX 76051 . The police-escorted ride starts at 10 a.m. sharp, rain or shine! For complete details, please visit
www.pbtfus.org
Oct. 4, 2009 – Unveiled (Dallas,
TX)
The ultimate wedding planning event. Unveiled is the definitive source for all things weddings. Designed and produced by The Wedding Guys®, Unveiled is a personalized bridal experience unlike any other with a philosophy, to make magic for attending brides, grooms and guests. Unveiled offers couples an unprecedented resource, placing you in direct contact with wedding specialists who are professional, talented and creative, showcasing the latest trends in all things wedding. Located at the Downtown Dallas Convention Center. For more information visit
www.unveiledweddingevent.com
Oct.
6, 2009 - 27th Annual Taste of Arlington
(Arlington, TX)
Arlington’s biggest all-you-can-eat sampling of the best restaurants and beverages in town is celebrating its 27th year at the Arlington Convention Center from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. with the biggest, most exciting Taste yet! The evening includes a silent auction, a Big Board auction, music, sponsor displays, and a performance by Bentli – all surrounded by Arlington’s distinctive, unique restaurants for all-you-can-eat sampling. For details please visit
www.tasteofarlington.info
Oct.
8, 2009 - 8th Annual Chick Flicks Film Festival (Dallas, TX)
Once again we will be showcasing some of the
Lone
Star
State
's
finest directors and producers this year at the Studio Movie Grill
at Royal/Dallas on Thursday, October 8. This 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.
Meet and greet the filmmakers, fans and WIF.D members before the
show, then celebrate the winners with fabulous prizes at the awards
ceremony afterwards. Details and ticket information may be
found at www.wifdallas.org
