The Bluebird Weekend List

This Weekend in Dallas

November 13–15, 2026

A few lovely reasons to get out of the house.

Checked November 9 · Confirm details before you go.

Little finds for your weekend

Friday · FreePast event

Art on the Go

Klyde Warren Park · Nov 13 · 10–11 AM

Free art kits from the Meadows Museum in the park.

Free art kits while supplies last.

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More: SMU’s Meadows Museum brings free take-home art kits and a little art-making to the Klyde Warren children’s park.
Where: Klyde Warren Park · children’s park, Dallas

Friday · TicketedPast event

Christmas at Gaylord Texan · ICE! featuring Harry Potter

Grapevine · Gaylord Texan · Opens Nov 13

Opening weekend for ICE!, this year with Harry Potter.

Tickets are sold through the official Christmas at Gaylord Texan site.

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More: Opening weekend for ICE!, the hand-carved ice attraction, this year featuring Harry Potter, plus the resort’s holiday activities.
When: Opens Nov 13 (runs through Jan 3)
Where: Gaylord Texan · 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine
Price: Not published; general admission ticket required

Sat & Sun · FreePast event

Upcycle Market

Downtown · Dallas Farmers Market · Nov 14–15 · 10 AM–4 PM

Upcycled finds, live music and a kids’ activity each morning.

No tickets needed.

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More: A market of upcycled and vintage finds with live music, plus a kids’ activity both mornings.
When: Nov 14 & Nov 15 · 10 AM–4 PM (kids’ activity 10 AM–noon both days)
Where: Dallas Farmers Market · 920 S Harwood St, Dallas

All weekend · $15Past event

Ruby Creek Family Farm (final weekend)

Aurora · Nov 13–15

Final weekend of the season; hayrides $3.

Hayrides are $3 extra.

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More: The farm’s final weekend of the season: pumpkins, farm play and hayrides out in Aurora.
When: Nov 13 · 10 AM–3 PM; Nov 14 · 10 AM–7 PM; Nov 15 · 11 AM–6 PM
Where: Ruby Creek Family Farm · Aurora
Price: $15 · under 2 free

All weekend · FreePast event

Fort Worth Greek Festival

Fort Worth · St. Demetrios · Nov 13–15

Greek food, music and dancing; free entry.

Food and market vendors are credit card only.

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More: Gyros, spanakopita, pastries, music and dancing at St. Demetrios. Free to get in, with free parking and a shuttle from North Side High School.
When: Nov 13 & Nov 14 · 10 AM–10 PM; Nov 15 · 11 AM–3 PM
Where: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church · 2020 NW 21st St, Fort Worth
Price: Free entry & parking
Bring a card: purchases are credit card only.

All weekend · $17.95–25.95Past event

Holiday at the Arboretum

East Dallas · Arboretum · Nov 13–15

Final season of the 12 Days of Christmas gazebos.

Buy timed tickets online; Holiday at Night is $35–$40 online ($4 more walk-up).

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More: The 12 Days of Christmas gazebos are back for their final season, plus holiday displays by day and a lit-up garden by night.
When: Nov 13 – Nov 15 · daytime 9 AM–4 PM; Holiday at Night 5–10 PM
Where: Dallas Arboretum · 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas
Price: Daytime adults $21.95–$25.95 · kids 3–12 $17.95–$21.95 · under 3 free
Night Owl entry (8:30–10 PM) is $15.
Santa visit times vary; check the Arboretum’s calendar before you go.

All weekend · $12–15Past event

Preston Trail Farms

Gunter · Nov 13–15 · 8 AM–8 PM

Pumpkins and farm fun, open daily through Nov 25.

No reservation listed.

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More: Still going after most patches close: pumpkins and farm fun up north in Gunter, open every day through Thanksgiving week.
When: Nov 13 – Nov 15 · 8 AM–8 PM (open daily through Nov 25)
Where: Big Orange Pumpkin Farm · 15102 TX-289, Gunter
Price: Sat–Sun $15 · Fri $12 · under 2 free

All weekend · TicketedPast event

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live

Fort Worth · Ariat Arena · Nov 13–15

Hot Wheels monster trucks, four shows this weekend.

Buy tickets through the show’s official page; kids’ pricing is offered.

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More: Life-size Hot Wheels monster trucks crushing, jumping and showing off in the Fort Worth arena.
When: Nov 13 · 7 PM; Nov 14 · 11:30 AM & 6:30 PM; Nov 15 · 1:30 PM
Where: Ariat Arena · 1911 Montgomery St, Fort Worth
Price: Not published; general admission ticket required

Past weekends

Earlier picks stay here, with their dates, so you can always look back.

November 6–8, 2026

Fri & Sat · $25Past event

Aviation Discovery Fest

Dallas Executive Airport · Nov 6–7 · Daytime

Historic aircraft, a kids’ discovery zone and living-history reenactors.

Tickets sold on the festival’s site.

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More: More than 20 historic aircraft, a kids’ discovery zone, living-history reenactors and military vehicles.
When: Nov 6 · 9 AM–3 PM; Nov 7 · 9 AM–4 PM
Where: Dallas Executive Airport · 5657 Mariner Dr, Dallas
Price: Adults $25 · kids 17 & under free on Friday
Friday: adults $25 at the gate ($22.76 online), seniors $20, military and veterans free. Saturday: students 6–17 $20, seniors $20, ages 5 and under free, family pack $50. Historic aircraft rides and some cockpit tours cost extra. Check current pricing on the official event page.
Friday is 9 AM–3 PM and Saturday is 9 AM–4 PM. Parking is free.
The event is rain or shine, with no refunds or rain checks.

All weekend · TicketedPast event

Greek Food Festival of Dallas

Holy Trinity Church · Nov 6–8 · Daytime

Greek food, live music and dance, church tours and a children’s area.

General admission ticket required.

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More: Greek food and pastries, live music and dance, church tours and a children’s area, rain or shine.
When: Nov 6 & Nov 7 · 11 AM–10 PM; Nov 8 · 11 AM–5 PM
Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church · 13555 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas
Price: Not published; general admission ticket required
Food is sold separately. Kids 10 and under are free, and military, teachers and first responders are free with ID. Check current pricing on the official event page.
Friday and Saturday 11 AM–10 PM, Sunday 11 AM–5 PM. General admission tickets are valid any day of the weekend.

Saturday · FreePast event

DMA Family Festival

Dallas Museum of Art · Nov 7 · 11 AM–4 PM

Art-making, gallery activities, live music and story time.

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More: Art-making, gallery activities, live music, story time and sensory play fill the museum’s free family festival.
Where: Dallas Museum of Art · 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas
Story time is with author-illustrator Anoosha Syed. There is a toddler play room.
A Pilobolus movement workshop is limited to the first 30 participants.

Saturday · FreePast event

Safety Fair & Touch-a-Truck

Oak Point Park · Nov 7 · noon–4 PM

Climb aboard fire, police and construction vehicles, with a helicopter landing planned.

Weather can change plans, so check before you go.

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More: Climb aboard fire, police, public works and construction vehicles. A PHI Air Medical helicopter landing is planned, subject to emergency calls.
Where: Oak Point Park, Red Tail Pavilion · 2801 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano
The helicopter landing is planned and subject to emergency calls.
A fire truck pull runs 1:30–3:30 PM and is free to enter.
The fair is part of Plano Flags of Honor, Nov 7–14.

Sat & Sun · $9–15Past event

Fall Japanese Festival

Fort Worth Botanic Garden · Nov 7–8 · 9 AM–5 PM

Taiko drumming, tea ceremonies and music in the garden.

Tickets sold on the garden’s event page.

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More: Taiko drumming, tea ceremonies and music at the Japanese Garden, planned with the Fort Worth Japanese Society.
When: Nov 7 & Nov 8 · 9 AM–5 PM (last entry 4 PM)
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden · 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth
Price: Adults $15 · seniors 65+ $13 · ages 3–15 $9 · 2 & under free
Members are free. Parking is free. Check current pricing on the official event page.
Last entry is 4 PM each day. No outside food or drink is allowed.

Saturday · FreePast event

Festival at the Switchyard

Downtown Carrollton · Nov 7 · 11 AM–10 PM

Free admission and parking, rides, games and live concerts.

Weather can change plans, so check before you go.

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More: Free admission and parking, rides, games and concerts, with Toad the Wet Sprocket headlining.
Where: Historic Downtown Carrollton · Carrollton
Eve 6 and Wheatus also perform.

Sat & Sun · $35–40Past event

Heard Family Campout

Heard Museum · Nov 7–8 · Overnight

An overnight family campout with guided hikes, wildlife and s’mores.

Registration required.

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More: An overnight campout for families with kids ages 5 to 12, with guided hikes, Texas wildlife and s’mores.
When: Nov 7 · 5 PM – Nov 8 · 8:30 AM
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum · 1 Nature Pl, McKinney
Price: Children $35 · adults $40
Check current pricing on the official event page.
Each group needs at least one adult for every four children. Bring your own tent.
Lights out is by 10 PM.
Prices are from the museum’s ticketing page.

Sat & Sun · Price not publishedPast event

Veterans Day Weekend at Dallas Farmers Market

Dallas Farmers Market · Nov 7–8 · Daytime

Live music, thank-you cards for veterans and a kids’ activity.

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More: A Veterans Day weekend at the market with live music, thank-you cards for veterans and a kids’ activity on Saturday.
When: Nov 7 · 9 AM–5 PM; Nov 8 · 10 AM–5 PM
Where: Dallas Farmers Market · 920 S Harwood St, Dallas
Price: Price not published
Saturday: kids’ activity 10 AM–noon, thank-you cards 10 AM–2 PM, live music 11 AM–2 PM.
The first 25 veterans each day get a $10 Shed Bucks voucher with ID.

Saturday · FreePast event

Brass & Jazz in the Park

Mattie Nash–Myrtle Davis Park · Nov 7 · 1 PM

Live jazz and New Orleans brass, family art activities and Louisiana food.

RSVP on the event page.

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More: Live jazz and New Orleans brass with a Second Line, family art activities and Louisiana food.
Where: Mattie Nash–Myrtle Davis Park · 3710 N Hampton Rd, Dallas

Saturday · FreePast event

Nasher by the Book: Free Community Day

Nasher Sculpture Center · Nov 7 · 11 AM–2 PM

Paper sculpture-making, story times, a book swap and a reading lounge.

RSVP listed on the event page.

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More: Paper sculpture-making, story times, a book swap and a reading lounge at the Nasher.
When: Nov 7 · 11 AM–2 PM program (free admission 11 AM–5 PM)
Where: Nasher Sculpture Center · 2001 Flora St, Dallas
Story times are at 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
Museum admission is free 11 AM–5 PM.

Saturday · FreePast event

Grapevine Veterans Day Parade & Fair

Historic Main Street · Nov 7 · 10 AM

A Veterans Day parade up Historic Main Street, then a veterans fair.

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More: A Veterans Day parade up Historic Main Street, followed by a veterans fair behind the Town Square Gazebo.
Where: Historic Main Street · Grapevine
The parade starts at Main and West Hudgins and runs north to East Wall Street. The fair is in the public lot behind the gazebo at 115 E. Worth St.
Parking is free along Historic Main Street.

Sunday · $5Past event

The Little Prince: Family Opera

Winspear Opera House · Nov 8 · 2 PM

A 50-minute family opera, sung in English, for ages 3 and up.

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More: The Dallas Opera’s 50-minute family opera, sung in English, is made for ages 3 and up.
Where: Winspear Opera House · 2403 Flora St, Dallas
Price: $5 per ticket
Check current pricing on the official event page.
There is no intermission. Seating is general admission.
Lobby crafts are offered before the show.

October 30–November 1, 2026

All weekend · $21.95–25.95Past event

Autumn at the Arboretum

Dallas Arboretum · through Nov 1 · daily 9 AM–5 PM

More than 100,000 pumpkins, plus the Harvest Hues Pumpkin Village.

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When: Through Nov 1 (last day) · daily 9 AM–5 PM
Where: Dallas Arboretum · 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas
Price: Fri–Sun: adults $25.95 · kids 3–12 $21.95
Parking is $15. Members are free. Prices are lower Monday–Thursday.
Sunday, Nov 1 is the last day of the season.

All weekend · $24–34Past event

Pumpkin Nights

Arlington · Oct 30–Nov 1 · 6–9:30 PM

A glowing evening trail of hand-carved pumpkins.

Timed tickets, sold online in advance.

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More: A glowing evening trail of hand-carved pumpkins. The final night is Sunday, Nov 1.
When: Oct 30–Nov 1 · timed entry, 6–9:30 PM
Where: Howell Farms · 4016 W Division St, Arlington
Price: Weekend tickets: adults 13+ $34–38 · ages 4–12 $24–28 · 3 & under free
Parking is $10.

Friday · FreePast event

Global Grooves: Día de los Muertos

Plano · Oct 30 · 7 PM

A Día de los Muertos edition of Global Grooves, presented by the Plano International Festival and Plano Arts.

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More: The Plano International Festival and Plano Arts present a Día de los Muertos edition of Global Grooves.
Where: McCall Plaza · 998 E 15th St, Plano

Sat & Sun · Price not publishedPast event

Halloween & Día de los Muertos at Dallas Farmers Market

Dallas Farmers Market · Oct 31, 9 AM–5 PM · Nov 1, 10 AM–5 PM

Halloween and Día de los Muertos happenings at the market on Saturday and Sunday.

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More: Halloween and Día de los Muertos happenings at the market on Saturday and Sunday. It’s an open market.
When: Oct 31 · 9 AM–5 PM · Nov 1 · 10 AM–5 PM
Where: Dallas Farmers Market · 920 S Harwood St, Dallas
Price: Price not published

Saturday · $10–35Past event

Halloween Spooktacular

Fort Worth · Oct 31 · Morning

A Halloween family concert with lobby activities beforehand.

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More: A Halloween family concert in the CMSFW Family Concert Series, with lobby activities beforehand.
When: Oct 31 · lobby activities 10 AM, concert 11 AM
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth · 3200 Darnell St, Fort Worth
Price: Adults $15 · kids 2+ $10 · families of 4–8 $35

Saturday · Price not publishedPast event

Ick or Treat

Fort Worth · Oct 31 · 10 AM–2 PM

Ick or Treat at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

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Where: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History · 1600 Gendy St, Fort Worth
Price: Price not published
Museum admission is $16 (ages 12–64), $14 (seniors), $12 (ages 3–11), free for ages 0–2. The event page doesn’t say it is included.