Dua Lipa — Radical Optimism Tour (7:30 pm, American Airlines Center, Victory Park)
Global-pop arena night.
Tickets/Info: ticketmaster.com. Ticketmaster

Wolf Alice — North American Tour 2025 (7:00 pm, House of Blues – Music Hall, Victory Park)
UK alt-rock with big guitars and dreamy hooks.
Tickets/Info: dallas.houseofblues.com. House of Blues Dallas

Hollow Coves + Shallow Alcove (Doors 6:30 pm / Show 7:30 pm, The Kessler, Oak Cliff)
Indie-folk harmonies in an intimate room.
Tickets/Info: thekessler.org / prekindle.com. prekindle.com

Lamont Landers (w/ Michael Lee & The Wartime Limousine) (Doors 7:00 pm / Show 8:00 pm, Sons of Hermann Hall, Deep Ellum)
Soulful vocals + retro-groove band.
Tickets/Info: prekindle.com. prekindle.com

Improv Happy Hour (7:30 pm, Dallas Comedy Club – Club Theater, Deep Ellum)
Fast-paced short-form; drink specials during the show.
Tickets/Info: prekindle.com. prekindle.com

The DCC Open Mic (7:30 pm, Dallas Comedy Club – Mainstage, Deep Ellum)
New comics + surprise vets; anything can happen.
Tickets/Info: prekindle.com. prekindle.com

Improv Jam (open jam) (8:30 pm, Dallas Comedy Club – Club Theater, Deep Ellum)
Audience/performer jam—jump on stage or watch.
Tickets/Info: prekindle.com. prekindle.com

R&B Bingo + Karaoke Night (7:00 pm, Brew City, Dallas)
Sing-along meets bingo; mid-week party vibes.
Tickets/Info: eventbrite.com. Eventbrite

1/2-Price Games Wednesday (All day from 11:00 am, Dave & Buster’s – Dallas)
Arcade marathon on a budget.
Info: prekindle.com (listing). prekindle.com

Westlake Brewing — Free Trivia Night (7:00 pm, Westlake Brewing Co., Deep Ellum)
Team trivia with prizes; free to play.
Info: unation.com. Unation

Press Box Grill — Trivia Night (7:00 pm, Press Box Grill, Downtown)
Pub trivia, food & prizes.
Info: allevents.in. AllEvents

State Fair of Texas @ Fair Park (10:00 am–9:00 pm, Fair Park, South Dallas)
Rides, shows, Auto Show, concerts—peak fall tradition.
Schedule/Tickets: bigtex.com. State Fair of Texas+1

9th Annual Uptown Block Party (Evening, Uptown Dallas – Routh St)
Street-party energy with neighbors, vendors & music.
Tickets/Info: eventbrite.com. Eventbrite

Autumn at the Arboretum (9:00 am–5:00 pm, Dallas Arboretum, White Rock Lake)
Pumpkin Village + fall photo ops.
Info: dallasarboretum.org. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Children’s Adventure Garden Activities (9:00 am–5:00 pm, Dallas Arboretum)
Hands-on science & outdoor kids’ programming.
Info: dallasarboretum.org (calendar). Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Bug Lab (Traveling Exhibition) (10:00 am–5:00 pm, Perot Museum of Nature & Science, Victory Park)
Oversized bug worlds by Wētā Workshop; very interactive.
Tickets/Info: perotmuseum.org / VisitDallas listing. ticketing.perotmuseum.org+1

DMA — Open Hours + Daytime Programs (11:00 am–5:00 pm, Dallas Museum of Art, Arts District)
Galleries open; check day’s family programs (e.g., toddler art).
Info: dma.org. dma.org+1

10/1 Open House (Ujima Socials) (4:30 pm, 4107 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Ste 235)
Networking / community meet-and-greet.
RSVP: eventbrite.com. Eventbrite

Morning Meditation (donation-based) (AM, Klyde Warren Park)
Breathwork + grounding to start the day.
Info/RSVP: meetup.com. Meetup

Local Showcase / Club Night (House of Blues restaurant & bars open pre-show; check upgrades)
Info: dallas.houseofblues.com. House of Blues Dallas

House of Blues — Show Upgrades/VIP (for Wolf Alice night)
Info: dallas.houseofblues.com/upgrades. House of Blues Dallas