16 Things to Do in Dallas This Week · October 1–4, 2026

Arts & Culture

Poly Díaz (En Español)

Comedian Poly Díaz performs a Spanish-language stand-up show at Punch Line Irving, perfect for bilingual comedy fans.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:30 PM · Punch Line Irving

Whitman on Walls

A theatrical and visual arts immersive event running at Music Hall at Fair Park through October 18.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas

Author Talk with Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick joins The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas for an author talk event.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 7:00 PM · The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Dallas

The Elixir of Love

The Dallas Opera presents this beloved comedic opera in a new-to-Dallas production that has remained among the most popular for nearly two centuries.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · Winspear Opera House

Food & Drink

Pumpkin Patch Cake Class

A hands-on seasonal cake decorating class at The Bakery: T&K So Fabulous Cakes, perfect for fall baking enthusiasts.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 1:30 PM · The Bakery: T&K So Fabulous Cakes

Music & Nightlife

2nd Annual Citrus Fest

The second annual Citrus Fest brings live music and vibrant energy to the Studio at The Bomb Factory in Dallas.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · The Studio at The Bomb Factory, Dallas

Ashley Gavin

Stand-up comedian Ashley Gavin takes the stage at Hyena's Comedy Nightclub in Dallas for a night of laughs.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:30 PM · Hyena's Comedy Nightclub, 5321 E. Mockingbird, Dallas

Queer Factor

A fabulous queer comedy show at Dallas Comedy Club in the heart of Deep Ellum.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 8:15 PM · Dallas Comedy Club, 3036 Elm St, Deep Ellum

Seth Meyers: Live

Late-night legend Seth Meyers performs a live stand-up show at Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas

Outdoors & Active

SHOWROOM SCULPT: THE POWER RED EXPERIENCE

A bold, themed sculpt fitness class experience at 150 Turtle Creek Blvd in Dallas.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 1:00 PM · 150 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207

Free Events

Free Improv Show: Ameritrash & A Group of People

Free improv comedy show featuring Ameritrash and A Group of People at Dallas Comedy Club in Deep Ellum, free with RSVP.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:15 PM · Dallas Comedy Club, 3036 Elm St, Deep Ellum

PILATES IN THE PARK

A free outdoor pilates class in Oak Cliff Founders Park, open to all fitness levels.

Thursday, October 8, 2026 10:00 AM · Oak Cliff Founders Park, Dallas

Festivals & Special Events

McKinney Oktoberfest

Just north of Dallas, the town of McKinney shuts down its streets for a massive, free Oktoberfest expected to draw around 70,000 visitors.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · McKinney, TX

TYP Austin Networking Mixer

Texas Young Professionals hosts a monthly networking mixer for young professionals and entrepreneurs in the Austin area.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 5:30 PM · Austin, TX

Date Night

Witches Brew Halloween Train

A spectacular adults-only Halloween train ride just outside Dallas, hitting the tracks for just two nights this October.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Outside Dallas, DFW area

Family-Friendly

Scarborough Hollow Renaissance Festival

An award-winning Renaissance Festival with 200+ artisan vendors returns 45 minutes from Dallas for a weekend of medieval fun.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Scarborough Renaissance Festival grounds, 45 minutes from Dallas