The calendar says fall. The forecast says absolutely not. Either way, we’re making the most of it with plenty of reasons to get out of the house, starting with The Piano Men at Legacy Hall on October 2. Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets!

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• Break out the lederhosen and get ready to raise a stein. Irving Oktoberfest hits Toyota Music Factory on October 3, and you can RSVP for FREE or upgrade to VIP if you’re feeling fancy.*

• You know you’re going to watch Hocus Pocus for Halloween… Why not experience it with a live symphony orchestra? Don’t let the magic disappear. Get tickets for October 9-11 before they’re gone!*

• Need a comedy night to look forward to after the holidays? Tim Allen is coming to Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie on January 9. Tickets go on sale Friday!

• Skip the basic Halloween party this year. Meow Wolf Grapevine is throwing The Cosmic Howl Ultimate House Party on October 31, giving you one very trippy way to spend Halloween night.

• Vitruvian Lights kicks off on November 28 with a dazzling display plus live performances from Emerald City Party Machine and Limelight.

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Spooky season is creeping up, which means it’s time to start making those Halloween plans. From haunted houses and terrifying attractions to plenty of fright-filled fun, we rounded up some of our favorite ways to get scared around DFW.

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• We stopped by October Brew to try the viral Twilight-themed menu, and it was worth the hype! Check it out.

• The 2026–27 NHL season is almost here, which means the Dallas Stars are getting ready to hit the ice at American Airlines Center. Get caught up on the biggest offseason headlines, roster moves, and must-see home games before the regular season kicks off on October 2.

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