Finally, Dallas' favorite month of October has arrived! Why do we like October the best? The Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks are once again playing at the American Airlines Center, the weather is frequently nearly ideal, the Texas State Fair is in full flow, and the city comes alive with vibrant fall tastes and many pumpkins. Check out all the reasons to visit and fall in love with Dallas in October.
The Dallas Arboretum stands fully prepared for celebrations and festivities now that Fall has arrived. Visit the 17th annual Autumn at the Arboretum until the end of October to see gourds, 100,000 pumpkins, and squash on display. The theme for this year is "A Fall Fairy Tale," and there will be a labyrinth, Cinderella's Carriage, and decorated pumpkin cottages at the Pumpkin Village.
Beginning on the 30th of September, The State Fair of Texas is a must-do Dallas fall activity. Tickets are available if you’re looking forward to eating all the fried food you can think of, riding the Ferris Wheel, playing games, watching cooking demos, and going to the yearly car show. You can also attend concerts where musicians such as Ashanti, Fitz and The Tantrums, Trace Adkins, etc., will perform, and more through October 23.
What better way to enjoy the cool weather than cruising on Rockwall’s Lake Ray Hubbard in an incredible 40-foot-long by 25-foot-wide catamaran made entirely out of wood? You can either opt for an hour-long moonlight cruise or an hour-and-a-half sunset cruise offered daily. Daytime cruises are also available on the weekends. While you are encouraged to board with your own beverages and food, there is also a delivery order option from the numerous restaurants scattered around the lake.
The Sail with Scott’s 2022 season can be enjoyed from April 16 to October end, with ticket prices ranging from $25-$35 per head. You should note that you can purchase tickets for your children for $15 when it comes to the daytime cruise.
Visit Howell Farms in Arlington for everything pumpkin-related. There, you can walk along a half-mile route that has six magical realms filled with more than 3,000 hand-carved pumpkins in eye-catching larger-than-life displays. There will be 10-foot-tall Jack-o-Lanterns, the biggest pumpkin guitar in the world, a 40-foot flying homemade dragon, a life-size pumpkin pirate ship, as well as live pumpkin carving, pumpkin games, and a variety of goodies from nearby merchants.
It goes without saying that Halloween falls during the autumnal equinox. Therefore, people wishing for a good scare can choose to visit this 30,000-square-foot house of horrors in Plano. It's no surprise that this haunt frequently ranks as one of the nation's scariest because of its complex sets, cutting-edge special effects, and professional-caliber performers.
The best part is that by combining two distinct haunted attractions into one space, Dark Hour ups the spook effect. The price for general entry is $15 per person. From September 24 to Halloween 2022, open on selected nights.
Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington is the ideal event if your notion of enjoying the season includes spooky Halloween activities for the whole family. From September 18th through October 31st, every weekend, the park provides family-friendly activities before turning up the fright level with everything from haunted homes to scare zones to eerie plays. Of course, there are multiple terrifying rides, so don't be shocked if a monster is sitting next to you on one.
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