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Fall for these 30+ autumn events around Fort Worth
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Don’t miss the kiddos in the annual Día de los Muertos parade. | Photo submitted by Chelsea R. to the FTWtoday 2023 Picture of the Year contest
Ready for sweater weather, Fort Worth? From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to apple picking and German beer celebrations, fall is one of our favorite seasons in Cowtown.

Get ready to come alive — or play dead at a fall-tastic haunted house like Cutting Edge — with this guide featuring 30+ fall events happening now through November.

Fall Japanese Festival, Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Take in the vibrant colors of the Japanese Garden on Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3 + enjoy Taiko drummers, Japanese swordsmanship, tea ceremonies, and more.

Día de los Muertos Parade, Marine Park
Mark your calendar for a parade, mariachis, folklorico dances, and costumes in a festival hosted by Artes de la Rosa on Saturday, Nov. 2.

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The Cutting Edge ghoul will grace the skyline once again.

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Photo by @_jrh79

Cutting Edge Haunted House, Lancaster Avenue
Voted USA Today’s “Best Haunted Attraction” in 2021, thrill seekers can experience many jump scares in this 55-minute terrifying tour of the historic meat-packing facility on 18 different dates through Friday, Nov. 2.

Boo at the Zoo, Fort Worth Zoo
Trick-or-treat through the exhibits, enjoy live entertainment, and learn some monstrous animal facts in this not-so-frightening family event from Friday, Oct. 25 to Sunday, Oct. 27.

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You won’t look silly. We promise.

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Photo courtesy of @theshopsatclearfork

Rock of Ages Run, Farrington Field parking lot
Rock your way through a 5K, 10K, or half marathon to the beat of music that will be played along the course. Plus, chow down on post-race pancakes on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot, The Shops at Clearfork
The annual Thanksgiving race runs along the Clearfork trail with 1K, 5K, and 10K courses on Thursday, Nov. 28. Proceeds support programs at The Y including childcare, water safety lessons, summer camp, and youth sports.
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Events
Tuesday, Sept. 17
  • Fort Worth ISD College Night | Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Will Rogers Memorial Center | Free | Middle and high school students can visit with colleges and universities + get information on financial aid, scholarships, and admissions.
  • Texas Rangers | Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 7:05 p.m. | Globe Life Field, Arlington | $9+ | The Rangers will step up to the plate against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
  • Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 6 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $69.50+ | Listen to these rock musicians during the “Freaks on Parade 2024 Tour.”
  • Hot Yoga | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 7-8 p.m. | Soul Sweat Hot Yoga | $20 | Join the Ladies Athletic Club of Dallas for an invigorating stretch session.
Thursday, Sept. 19
  • Xtreme Knockout | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 7 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $77+ | Texas-based fighters will face off in a square-cage Muay Thai competition, rather than the traditional roped ring.
  • “The Importance of Being Earnest” | Thursday, Sept. 19-Sunday, Sept. 22 | Times vary | Stage West Theatre | $38+ | Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy about courtship and confused identity comes to Cowtown.
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✈️ 3 wildly cheap flights out of DFW in 2024

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Theater
  • Get ready for the world premiere of “Destroying David” as part of Circle Theatre’s 44th season. The play will kick off the 2025 season on Thursday, Jan. 30, followed by Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “A Strange Loop” in June. Plus, don’t miss the new Velvet Lounge lobby for immersive performances.
Wellness
  • Learn hands-on CPR and the basics of Automated External Defibrillators from the Fort Worth Fire Department. The Fort Worth Library is hosting seven free workshops from Sunday, Sept. 29 to Friday, Oct. 4 in English and Spanish to give community members basic resuscitation skills.
Travel
  • Fort Worth-based American Airlines is expanding its year-round service to Mexico with a new route from DFW Airport to Tampico International Airport starting in 2025. Tickets to the airline’s 29th Mexican destination are now available.
Festival
  • The State Fair of Texas is adding even more food and drink options to its lineup. Bite into items like the Beso de Angel (a dessert taco) or the Cheeseception grilled cheese sandwich. Check out what else to expect at the fair. (WFAA)
Eat
  • Have you been craving chili as the seasons change? You’re not alone — according to a recent survey, the dish is Texas’ favorite fall food this year. Let us know where can we find the autumnal delicacy around Cowtown + we may share your response in a future newsletter.
Weather
  • Eyes itching and nose running? That’s because ragweed, pigweek, and elm pollen counts are all high right now, according to WFAA Meteorologist Pete Delkus. Check out these resources from the Mayo Clinic to nip your seasonal allergies in the bud.
Sports
  • Texas A&M marked down a “W” with a 33-20 win over Florida, and the University of Texas dominated UTSA (56-7) on Saturday. Keep up with how Texas schools are representing in the SEC with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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    The station has become a household name in DFW. Take a look back at DFW’s first broadcast station. | Photo via WFAA
    On this day in 1949, local history was made when former US Vice President Alben William Barkley cut the ribbon on a station that would go on to alter the way North Texans received their news for three-quarters of a century.

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    I had so much fun kicking off autumn with the Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s Fall After Hours series on Friday. Mark your calendar for Friday, Oct. 11 and Friday, Nov. 8 to sip a refreshing cocktail while you listen to local musicians in the garden. Plus, stay tuned on Instagram for a sneak peek of the event.
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