Fall Around North Texas
Fall is coming, and North Texas is getting ready with pumpkin patches, hometown festivals, live music, Oktoberfest celebrations, Halloween events and plenty of family fun.
We rounded up verified 2026 events within about an hour of Justin so you can start planning your fall weekends.
Dates and event details can change, so we recommend checking the official event website before heading out.
Upcoming Fall Events
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SEPTEMBER
GrapeFest – A Texas Wine Experience
September 17–20, 2026
Historic Downtown Grapevine | Grapevine, TX
One of North Texas’ biggest fall traditions returns to Grapevine. Expect wine experiences, live entertainment, food, shopping and family activities throughout the weekend.
Where: Historic Main Street, Grapevine
Autumn Fest
September 17–20, 2026
Little Elm Park | Little Elm, TX
A four-day community festival featuring carnival rides, games, live music and food vendors. Wristband Nights every Thursday and Sunday with unlimited rides. $25 plus a $2 service fee
Where: Little Elm Park, 701 W. Eldorado Pkwy., Little Elm
Fort Worth Oktoberfest
September 24–26, 2026
Trinity Park | Fort Worth, TX
Get a taste of Germany in North Texas with traditional Oktoberfest food, music, competitions and entertainment.
Where: Trinity Park, Fort Worth
State Fair of Texas
September 25–October 18, 2026
Fair Park | Dallas, TX
It’s hard to talk about fall in North Texas without mentioning the State Fair. Big Tex, carnival rides, livestock, exhibits, concerts and all those famous fair-food creations return to Fair Park.
Where: Fair Park, Dallas
Lewisville Western Days
September 25–26, 2026
Old Town Lewisville | Lewisville, TX
A hometown-style festival celebrating the Western spirit with live music, food, vendors and Western-themed entertainment.
Where: Old Town Lewisville
Denton County Cowboy Church Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch
September 26, 2026 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Denton County Cowboy Church | Ponder, TX
A local fall festival featuring vendors, food trucks and seasonal family activities.
Where: 400 Robinson Road, Ponder, TX
OCTOBER
40th Annual Aubrey Peanut Festival
October 3, 2026
Historic Downtown Aubrey | Aubrey, TX
Aubrey celebrates 40 years of its annual Peanut Festival with vendors, food, entertainment and the traditional parade.
Festival: 9 a.m.
Parade: 10 a.m.
Where: Downtown Aubrey
City of Aubrey – Peanut Festival
Frisco Oktoberfest
October 3, 2026 | 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
The Star | Frisco, TX
A free, family-friendly Oktoberfest featuring German food, music, games and traditional Oktoberfest activities.
Where: The Star, 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco
Admission: Free
Fall Into Flower Mound Festival
October 9–10, 2026
The River Walk | Flower Mound, TX
Bring on the fall fun with live entertainment, carnival games, vendors, a hay maze and a pumpkin photo garden.
Where: 4110 River Walk Drive, Flower Mound
Patch’s Place 2nd Annual Fall Festival
October 10, 2026 | 2–7 p.m.
Patch’s Place | Justin, TX
A local fall fundraiser featuring hayrides, trick-or-treating, vendors, games, live music, food and horses.
Where: 9910 Meadow Ranch Road, Justin, TX
Celebrate Roanoke
October 10, 2026
Historic Downtown Roanoke | Roanoke, TX
Roanoke’s annual community celebration brings live entertainment, food, vendors and family activities to downtown.
Where: Historic Downtown Roanoke
City of Roanoke – Celebrate Roanoke
Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival
October 22–25, 2026
Downtown Denton | Denton, TX
A colorful cultural celebration featuring music, art, food and community events, including Denton’s Twilight Parade.
Where: Downtown Denton
Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival
Christ’s Haven Fall Festival & Open House
October 24, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Christ’s Haven for Children | Keller, TX
A free family event with food trucks, pony rides, a kid zone, trunk-or-treat and bounce houses.
Where: 4200 Keller-Haslet Road, Keller, TX
Admission: Free
Little Monsters on Main
October 24, 2026 | 6–9:30 p.m.
Old Town Lewisville | Lewisville, TX
A family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treating, inflatables, entertainment, hayrides and a movie.
Where: Old Town Lewisville
Admission: Free
City of Lewisville – Little Monsters on Main
Bewitched by the Barn
October 30, 2026 | 7–9 p.m.
Historic Nash Farm | Grapevine, TX
Spend an October evening at the historic farm with old-fashioned spooky stories.
Where: 626 Ball Street, Grapevine, TX
Admission: $5 in advance / $10 at the door
Halloween at Denton FarmPark
October 31, 2026
Denton FarmPark | Denton, TX
Celebrate Halloween at the farm with pumpkins, train rides, crafts, food, hayrides, a petting zoo, inflatables, face painting and trick-or-treating.
Trick-or-Treating: 5–6:30 p.m.
Where: Denton FarmPark
Aubrey Haunted Harvest
October 31, 2026
Aubrey, TX
A Halloween celebration hosted by the City of Aubrey.
Where: Aubrey, TX
City of Aubrey – Haunted Harvest
Fall Attractions and Pumpkin Patches
Pumpkin Nights
September 17–October 31, 2026
DFW Area
An immersive fall experience featuring large-scale, hand-carved pumpkin displays and themed walking trails.
Check the official website for the current DFW location and specific operating dates before planning your visit.
Cobbins Family Pumpkin Patch
September 26–October 31, 2026
Sanger, TX
The pumpkin patch is open throughout the fall season, with special themed weekends and activities scheduled throughout October.
Ruby Creek Family Farm
October 2–November 8, 2026
Aurora, TX
Fall activities continue throughout October and into November at this family farm.
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This list was last updated August 2026. Event dates, times, admission prices and locations are subject to change. Please verify details with the event organizer before attending.