The real question — what are you wearing for your fall family photos at Hall’s Pumpkin Farm? | Photo by @girlinchief
Here is your reminder that the first day of fall is on Monday, Sept. 22. Earlier this week, we took a look at the upcoming season’s temperature and precipitation predictions.
While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s an outlook to help you prepare for what October and November will bring.
Agreeable October
In October, our average high and low temps are between 60° and 79°. It’s also one of our rainier months of the year, with an average of five days of rain and patchy cloud coverage. Use this month’s comfortable weather to enjoy local fall festivals.
Not so cold November Historically, average highs in November drop about 11° to 68°, with an average low of 50°. November also tends to be one of the windiest months in Fort Worth, bringing in blustery winter breezes.
39th Annual GrapeFest | 11 a.m. | Main Street, Grapevine | $12+ | Grab a boa and your pearls, because this year’s theme is “The Grape Gatsby” — a nod to the “Roaring Twenties” and the 100th anniversary of the great American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Friday, Sept. 12
Smashburger Slider Flight Paring | Friday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 14 | Hours of operation | Maple Branch Craft Brewery | Cost of purchase | After the success of the hot dog flight pairing — which sold out — the brewery’s introducing a flight of four craft beers paired with four perfectly smashed sliders.
Saturday, Sept. 13
Trinity River Book Festival 2025 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Trinity River Park | Free | Listen to author panels, attend a mega book club meet-up, enjoy kids’ activities, a reader’s speed dating event, a daytime paint-and-sip, and that’s just the half of it.
Mariposa Market | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $12+ | Shop local small businesses during ¡Celebramos! at this outdoor market organized by Wandering Roots Markets — attending the market is free, but general admission to the zoo must be purchased.
Sunday, Sept. 14
Dallas Cowboys | 12 p.m. | AT&T Stadium | $30+ | Find a tailgate, then cheer on the Boys during their first regular season home game against the New York Giants.
Sunday Day Party with DJ raisethevibe.net | Hours of operation | GUSTOS burger bar | Cost of purchase | It’s your Newsletter Editor, Elizabeth here — I tried a Gustos burger for the first time last weekend during their pop-up at Gallery Night, and all I can say is WOW, I can’t wait to have another one.
9/11. Head to the Urban Lantern at 2 p.m. at the Museum of Science and History for a moment of silence to honor those impacted by the 9/11 attacks, or attend a poetic tribute to 9/11 victims tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Farr Best Theater in Mansfield.
Sports
VISA cardholders can now register for the FIFA World Cup tickets pre-sale, through 11 a.m. next Friday, Sept. 19. If selected, applicants will be assigned a time slot to purchase tickets. Arlington is one of 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup — nine matches will be played at AT&T Stadium. (KDFW)
Drink
Crystal Springs Hideaway — which opened in late December — is introducing a new menu item. Coffee. That’s right — the beer garden will now rise with the sun Tuesdays through Sundays and offer coffee and espresso made from an exclusive blend of locally-roasted beans. Check out the croissants, too.
Theater
Circle Theatre’s 45th season is “ICONIC.” The downtown performing arts theater has released its lineup, including Jonathan Larson’s “RENT” and Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill.” The season kicks off Jan. 29, 2026, with “A Night with Janis Joplin Book.”
Tech
This week, TechFW promoted Caitlin McMinn from Managing Director to Executive Director. Tomorrow is the final day to apply for the 2025 ThinkLab Accelerator — a 12-week program that helps early-stage founders with the structure and coaching needed to turn their ideas into action.
Plan Ahead
This Saturday is FTW’s first Public Library Day. Learn about the perks of having a library card, then don’t miss out on events and activities across several branches.
Mailbag
FTWtoday reader and author Amy Schultz wrote to us about homecoming mums. With her book “MUMENTOUS,” you can learn all about the history of the oversized Texas high school tradition. We’re still looking for a local business to help us create a homecoming mum. If you have any advice, tell us.
List
Forbes just dropped its list of the 400 richest people in America. Walmart heiress and Fort Worth resident Alice Walton came in at No.1 in DFW, No. 1 in women, and No. 15 overall with a net worth of $106 billion. Follow WFAA’s Scoop Jefferson to see who else from North Texas made the list.
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Pumpkin spice lattes are back — and so is our quest for the perfect fall boots. Here are our top five picks of the season:
👢 These knee high boots strike the perfect balance between function and style with an anti-slip rubber outsole and chic buckle detailing.
👢 Free People’s Western booties feature a sophisticated two-inch heel, patent leather, and appliqué details for under $70.
👢 Spot us wearing these vanilla-hued suede pointed toe ankle booties to date nights and dinner parties all season long.
👢 These timeless Chelsea ankle boots are a steal for under $50. Oh, and they’re top-rated on Amazon.
👢 Sporty meets sleek in Eurosoft’s ultra-comfortable side zip boots complete with a padded footbed + round toe design.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
This past weekend, I attended Gallery Night — and it was such a hit. I loved seeing the works of local artists in all types of media — even bought a print to take home. Here I am in front of “Women and Their Labor” by Victoria Gonzales. It’s on display at the William Campbell Gallery now through Saturday, Oct. 11.
Looking ahead, the next Gallery Night is scheduled for spring on March 28, 2026. The event is free to attend, and snacks + sips are available at various galleries.
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