Celebrate German culture with this three-day festival. | Photo by Trinity Trails
Summer is coming to an end, which means festival season is right around the corner. From music festivals and grape stomping to one of the biggest state fairs in the country, fall is when North Texas thrives. Get ready to get outside with these 10 festivals happening this autumn.
¡Celebramos! | Fort Worth Botanic Garden
The festival will celebrate Latin American culture and heritage on Saturday, Sept. 13-14, and Saturday, Oct. 11-12 with live performances, exhibitions, food, and shopping experiences — and 46,000 marigolds.
Mid-Autumn Festival | Asia Times Square
Head to Grand Prairie from Friday, Oct. 3 to Sunday, Oct. 5 to light the night with mesmerizing shows and feast on mooncakes and street food under the fullest moon of the year.
Denton Arts & Jazz Festival | Denton’s Quakertown Park
From Friday, Oct. 3 to Sunday, Oct. 5, enjoy free access to seven stages of continuous jazz music, fine art, crafts, food + games. This year’s headliners include Lindsey Webster and Dylan Triplett.
Photos courtesy of Guinness World Record, reader Cathy S., Arlington ISD, and Whataburger
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Texas Rangers vs. Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday, Sept. 9-Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 7:05 p.m. + 1:35 p.m. | Globe Life Field, Arlington | $17+ | This is your reminder that Wednesdays are Dollar Hot Dog Wednesdays.
Wednesday, Sept. 10
American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection | Wednesday, Sept. 10-Sunday, Jan. 25 | Times vary | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | Free | Head to the second floor to view 80+ works from the collection of the philanthropist and heir to the grocery chain H-E-B — the collection includes works from Georgia O’Keeffe and Romare Bearden.
Thursday, Sept. 11
I Remember : A 911 Poetic Tribute Featuring Jeronimo Tatt | 7:30-9:15 p.m. | Farr Best Theater, Mansfield | $7 | Join the theater for a heartfelt evening of poetry and reflection from the national spoken word artist Jeronimo Tatt.
Friday, Sept. 12
Blooms & Beats | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $15 | The first of the three-part series — enjoy the first feelings of fall in the Garden while listening to live music performances by talented local artists, plus satisfy your taste buds with offerings from local food trucks.
ICYMI — Gov. Abbot’s special session came to an end and the process to move away from STAAR testing has begun. Find out what this means for Tarrant County schools. (Fort Worth Report)
Plan Ahead
We’re officially in the month of the State Fair of Texas. Be sure you’re up to date on its safety plan, including a brand-new, clear bag policy. Stay tuned for more need-to-knows from us. (NBC DFW)
Sports
Next year, the Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their 100th anniversary. The team will dribble into Dickies Arena on Monday, Feb. 16. Tickets go on sale Monday, Sept. 22. The team also has a stop in Dallas. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Shop
The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a series of community garage sales, so you don’t have to worry about planning it yourself. See the list of upcoming sales through December. It’s $10 to register for a spot.
Development
The future Westside Village will break ground early next year and is slated to finish by 2028. Earlier this summer, we told you this new 37-acre development will include 880,000 sqft of office space, 238,000 sqft of retail space, a new hotel, and new apartments. (Fort Worth Inc.)
Announced
Two winning jackpot lottery tickets popped up over the weekend, resulting in a two-way split of $1.8 billion. One ticket was sold at Big’s 103 gas station in Fredericksburg. WFAA producer Sandra Turner shared the Texas Lottery’s announcement.
Listen
Brian Schottenheimer’s debut as the Dallas Cowboys’ coach has fans buzzing. The experts at the Locked On daily podcast wonder: Should fans stay optimistic this season? Find out on their latest podcast episode.
Real Estate
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Watch
College football Saturdays, NBA playoffs, championship golf — it’s all included on ESPN Unlimited, plus Disney+ and Hulu for your first 12 months. Stream everything for $29.99.*
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Tickets to the 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo went on sale yesterday. Find the event schedule (keep a close eye on adjustments), then grab tickets and start planning.
Next year’s rodeo will only be my second, and I’m as excited as ever. A few events I’m looking forward to the most are the Celebrity Goat Milking contest, the Vine 2 Wine wine tasting, and the Mariachi competition.
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