Hey Dallas 👋
Mid-week and the city’s buzzing again. Whether you’re wrangling kids, craving live music, or just want something new after work, we’ve rounded up the best of what’s happening today across Dallas-Fort Worth.
👨👩👧 Family & Kid-Friendly Fun
🎃 Pumpkin Nights at Howell Farms
6 PM – 11 PM | Howell Farms, Arlington
Wander through seven glowing Pumpkin Lands with more than 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins, performers, and food trucks. A must-do for families this season.
🌿 Preschool Nature Explorers
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
A nature adventure for the little ones—storytime, outdoor play, and mini science lessons surrounded by fall colors.
🐛 “Bug Lab” Exhibit at the Perot Museum
10 AM – 5 PM | Perot Museum of Nature & Science
Immerse yourself in a hands-on world of giant animatronic insects. Educational + fun = perfect weekday field trip.
🏈 Cowboys AT&T Stadium Tour
Multiple departure times | Departs downtown Dallas
Walk the locker rooms, media areas, and even the field of one of the most famous stadiums in America. Ideal for sports-loving families.
🌳 Our Village Playdate at Pumpkin Village (Fit4Mom White Rock)
10 AM – Noon | Dallas Arboretum
Join local moms for stroller walks, kids’ crafts, and pumpkin-patch photos. Great way to meet other Dallas parents.
💆 For Parents & Community Minded Locals
🚶♀️ National Walk for Mothers & Mental Health
6 PM – 8 PM | Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, Plano
An uplifting evening stroll raising awareness for maternal mental health. Family welcome, strollers included.
🧘♀️ Community Yoga with V12 Yoga
7 PM – 8 PM | Dallas Farmers Market
Free open-air yoga for all levels — bring your mat and unwind beneath the skyline.
🎨 Being Human Hall + Lamar Hunt Family Sports Hall (Perot Museum)
All Day | Perot Museum of Nature & Science
Two immersive halls—one exploring what makes us human, the other celebrating sports heroes with interactive exhibits.
🏛️ JFK Assassination & Sixth Floor Museum Tour
Daily departures | Downtown Dallas
Trace history through Dealey Plaza and the Sixth Floor Museum in this guided historical experience.
🎭 Arts & Culture Spotlight
🎭 The Rocky Horror 50th Anniversary Tour
8 PM | AT&T Performing Arts Center
Do the “Time Warp” again with this cult classic musical back on stage.
🖼️ Dreamland Art Exhibit
All Day | Downtown Dallas pop-up location
A surreal, interactive art installation with neon dreamscapes perfect for Instagram.
🏮 Reunion Tower Light Show – “Autumn Falls”
After Sunset | Downtown Dallas
The skyline lights up in a custom LED performance celebrating the start of fall.
🎸 Live Music & Nightlife Tonight
🎤 Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls – “YES WE ARE” Tour
8 PM | Music Hall at Fair Park
Two legendary voices, one powerhouse night.
🤘 Alestorm – Pirate Metal Party
7 PM | House of Blues Dallas
Bring your pirate hat; you’ll need it. Loud, fun, and perfectly ridiculous.
🎶 Wet Leg at Granada Theater
7 PM | Granada Theater
Indie rock’s most irreverent duo brings their catchy weirdness to Greenville Ave.
🎧 DJ Monsterdoll + Pretty Pity Tour
10 PM | Three Links, Deep Ellum
Electronic pop and hyper-punk energy collide — a late-night pick for the downtown crowd.
🎤 Joey Valence & Brae – “HyperYouth” World Tour
8 PM | Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall, Fort Worth
High-energy hip-hop with nostalgic beats; worth the short drive west.
🎸 Waylon Wyatt Live
9 PM | The Kessler Theater
Local Americana done right — small venue, big heart.
🤼 Micro Wrestling Federation (18+)
8 PM | Big Al’s Down the Hatch, Waxahachie
Comedy, stunts, and body-slams — adults-only fun just outside town.
🤠 Honky Tonk Wednesdays at Cowboys DanceHall
7 PM | Cowboys DanceHall, Addison
Free dance lessons, live country band, and line-dancing all night.
🎹 Live Music & Drink Specials at Arthur’s Steakhouse
7 PM | Addison Circle
Old-school piano bar vibes — perfect date-night stop.
🍷 Date-Night Ideas & Unique Experiences
🏰 The Medieval Experience Dinner Show
7 PM | Medieval Times, Dallas Castle
Knights, jousting, and four courses eaten with your hands — a Dallas classic.
🏙️ Welcome to Dallas 3-Hour Van Tour
Morning & Afternoon Departures | Downtown Dallas
See the city’s landmarks without driving; includes Reunion Tower, Dealey Plaza, and Bishop Arts District.
🏛️ Fort Worth Guided Day Tour
Departs 10 AM | Downtown Dallas pickup
A small-group escape into cowboy culture and historic Stockyards.
💡 Emma’s Local Tip
Midweek traffic’s light — take advantage!
Grab a bite at Truck Yard Dallas or Deep Ellum Brewing before hitting your show, and always check parking if you’re headed near Fair Park (State Fair prep slows things down).
🗓️ That’s Wednesday, Dallas!
Whether you’re chasing lights, live bands, or late-night tacos — the city’s ready.