7 Things to Do in Dallas This Week · October 8–11, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

AFRO FEST DALLAS 2026

A Dallas festival listed on Eventbrite for Saturday, October 17.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 2:00 PM · Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center

Outdoors & Active

Dallas Spartan Race 2026

A Spartan Race event in Dallas on Saturday, October 17, listed for ages 18+.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00 AM · Dallas, Texas, USA

Free Events

SCULPT & SLAY: Sunday Sculpt with Coach Sameera

A free Sunday Sculpt class with Coach Sameera at Fabletics in Dallas.

Sunday, October 18, 2026 10:30 AM · Fabletics, Dallas

Music & Nightlife

Black Sugar Comedy Show

An 18+ comedy show at Dallas Comedy Club in Deep Ellum, listed at $20.68.

Friday, October 9, 2026 6:45 PM · Dallas Comedy Club, 3036 Elm St

Dominique Hammons Soul Sessions

Violinist Dominique Hammons brings his Soul Sessions to the Wyly Theatre stage, blending jazz-infused roots with a live performance.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Wyly Theatre

Arts & Culture

DanceAfrica

Dallas Black Dance Theatre presents traditional and contemporary African dance celebrating African culture.

Friday, October 9 – Saturday, October 10, 2026

Family-Friendly

Brains On: Smash Boom Best

A hilarious, interactive Smash Boom Best debate showdown hosted by Molly Bloom, where kids and families vote on the winning topic.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 2:00 PM · AT&T Performing Arts Center