October in Dallas–Fort Worth means cooler weather, fall traditions, and a calendar full of community celebrations. Whether you’re looking for cultural festivals, family-friendly fun, or a foodie adventure, there’s something happening every weekend.
Here are some of the best events to check out in DFW this October:
💀 McKinney’s Día de los Muertos
📅 October 11, 2025 | 2–8 PM
📍 Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park, 300 West Louisiana Street, McKinney
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Celebrate this meaningful holiday with music, traditional dancing, ofrendas (altars), and family activities honoring loved ones. This free festival brings the community together with art, culture, and remembrance.
🌾 25th Annual Nash Farm Fall Round-Up
📅 October 11, 2025 | 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 626 Ball St., Grapevine
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Step back in time at Grapevine’s historic Nash Farm with demonstrations of 19th-century farm life. Enjoy activities like heritage crafts, livestock exhibits, and hands-on experiences for the whole family.
🍺 Celina Downtown Oktoberfest 2025
📅 October 11, 2025 | 11 AM – 7 PM
📍 Historic Downtown Celina
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Raise a stein and enjoy German beer, authentic food, live polka music, and plenty of family-friendly activities. Celina’s Oktoberfest brings Bavarian charm to the heart of North Texas.
🌍 Plano International Festival
📅 October 18, 2025 | 11 AM – 5 PM
📍 Haggard Park, Downtown Plano
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This free event celebrates cultures from around the world with food, music, art, and dance performances. Bonus: free health screenings and fitness demos are available throughout the day.
🪄 Harry Potter: The Exhibition!
📅 Starting October 24, 2025
📍 14902 Preston Road #1200, Dallas
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Step into the Wizarding World with this immersive exhibition featuring movie props, interactive experiences, and magical surprises for fans of all ages.
🌮 Frisco Taco & Margarita Festival
📅 October 25, 2025 | 12 – 6 PM
📍 9215 John W. Elliott Drive, Frisco
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Tacos + margaritas = the perfect combo. This lively festival includes delicious food, tequila tastings, live music, and a fun-filled atmosphere for adults to enjoy.
🎃 Beware! of the Square 2025
📅 October 25, 2025 | 4 – 9 PM
📍 Downtown Square, Celina
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Celina’s annual Halloween celebration is full of spooky fun for the whole family. Come dressed up and enjoy trick-or-treating, games, live entertainment, and seasonal treats in the heart of downtown.
October is bursting with opportunities to get out and enjoy everything North Texas has to offer. From cultural celebrations and family festivals to foodie favorites, there’s something for everyone to love this month.
👉 Which of these events will you be adding to your October calendar?
