Things to do This Fall in Dallas

The Best Pumpkin Patch Dallas, TX

Autumn at The Arboretum

With close to 90,000 pumpkins and gourds gorgeously displayed, you won’t be disappointed with Autumn at The Arboretum! There’s a fairytale carriage (even Cinderella would be jealous), hay mazes and of course, the famous Dallas Arboretum pumpkin patch. Grab a few friends, bring a picnic and your camera and enjoy the sights on the lawn!

Yesterland Farm

Located just outside of Dallas in Canton, TX is a true fall wonderland. The things to do at Yesterland Farm are endless! With everything from a corn maze to concerts and apple cannons, there is no shortage of things to do here! You could definitely spend a whole day here and still not want to leave.

The Yesterland Farm pumpkin patch is not something you want to miss!

Hall’s Pumpkin Farm

Hall’s Pumpkin Farm in Grapevine is another great attraction that so many people still don’t know about! They have a corn maze, pumpkin patch and hayrides! Hall’s Pumpkin Farm also has tons of areas set up for photo-ops, so be sure to bring your camera!

Blase Pumpkin Patch

We found this amazing little farm a few years ago while planning a bridal shower! They are just east of Dallas in Rockwall and double as a blueberry farm in the spring. The pumpkin patch at Blaze Farm is absolutely adorable and the perfect place to take kiddos! They also have homemade treats available for purchase as well.

Cost: $8 admission

When: September 28th – October 31st

Where: 1232 E Fork Rd, Rockwall, TX 75087

St. James Episcopal Church Pumpkin Patch

This is pumpkin patch totally deserves noting. I have been going here since I was little (#EastDallasRaised) and it always amazed me how many pumpkins they fit in to that little area, and how beautiful the area was!

Cost: Varies

When: September 28th – October 31st

Where: 9845 McCree Rd, Dallas, TX 75238

Glowing Pumpkin Patch

Cost: $20 adults, $18 age 60+, $16 ages 4-12, Free 3 and under; Group rates & late night pricing available

When: October 11th – 13th

Where: Howell Farms, 4016 W Division St. Arlington, TX 76012

 

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Dallas’ Original Pumpkin Patch

Located at the Dallas Farmers Market, Dallas’ Original Pumpkin Patch is a one day event that encompasses all things pumpkin (and fall). If you haven’t been to one of these one-day-festivals at the DFM, you’re in for a real treat! Be sure to stop in at Whiski Designs while you’re at the Farmer’s Market – they have a State Fair of Texas T-Shirt that we absolutely LOVE, and is perfect for fall in Dallas!

Cost: Free

When: October 12th

Where: 920 S Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201

Fall Festivals & Activities in Dallas

Grapevine GrapeFest

Okay don’t sue us, but this festival isn’t technically in the fall, but whatever, close enough. GrapeFest is the largest wine festival in the southeast. This four day event is all about wine in the gorgeous area of Downtown Grapevine! We always consider this the inaugural start of Fall in Dallas.

Cost: $8 adults, $5 seniors (62+), $5 kids

When: September 12th – 15th

Where: Downtown Grapevine, TX 76051

Addison Oktoberfest

Addison is known for a few things – 1. having the most restaurants per capita than any other city in the US; 2. Taste (of) Addison; 3. Addison Oktoberfest. This festival has going on for as long as we can remember in Addison Circle. Grab your lederhosen and head down for some delicious beer and an afternoon of fun!

Cost: Free admission Thursday & Sunday, $10 admission adults, free for kids under 10

When: September 19th – 22nd

Where: Addison Circle Park, Addison, TX 75001

 

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Greek Food Festival of Dallas

Read that title again. Does this even need an explanation? The Dallas Greek Food Festival is a true gem, that should not be missed if you enjoy the mediterranean cuisine!

Cost: $9

When: September 20th – 22nd

Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 13555 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX 75240

 

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Plano Balloon Festival 

The Plano Balloon Festival has long been a staple in North Texas! Usually, the first weekend (or close to it) of fall, you can see dozens of beautiful hot air balloons floating through the sky in and around Plano! You can also enjoy tons of food and games at the festival! A definite family favorite!

Cost: $20 3-day weekend ticket, $10 1-day ticket, $5 kids 3-12 years old, $5 seniors 65+, Free kids 36 inches and under

When: September 20th – 22nd

Where: 2801 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074

Smoked Dallas

Smoked is another great one-day festival in Dallas. With dozens of pitmasters cooking up some of the best BBQ they have to offer, this is any meat lover’s dream! Get there early to get the best selections!

Cost: $50 general admission, $96 VIP admission

When: September 21st

Where: 1902 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201

Six Flags Fright Fest

If you enjoy haunted-ish things and rollercoasters, this is definitely the fall event in

Cost: $50, various discounts available

When: September 21st – November 3rd

Where: 2201 E Road to Six Flags St, Arlington, TX 76010

The State Fair of Texas

If you’ve ever been to Dallas in the fall, you know the State Fair is one of the biggest attractions! With State fair discount days almost every day of the fair season, there’s no reason to ever pay full price for a ticket. Be sure to check out our State Fair of Texas Bucket List and some great State Fair of Texas photo ideas!

Cost: Varies, discounts available daily

When: September 27th – October 20th

Where: Fair Park, Dallas, TX 75210

Really trying to get in to the fall spirit? Give our (sort of famous) pumpkin zucchini bread recipe or fall detox water a try!

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We have been season pass holders every, single year since we began dating and go at least a dozen times each year. We love the food, the atmosphere, the people, the football, the everything! If you’ve been around a while, you’ve probably seen our State Fair of Texas Bucket List. But, since the fair is such a busy place, and there are always a ton of people, we knew we were going to really have to be on top of the planning and strategy for the shoot!

Once we found an amazing photographer, who was crazy enough (and insanely talented) to go along with our idea, we set out for a sunset engagement shoot at The State Fair of Texas!

Photographer: Nat Chittamai | Instagram | Facebook

State Fair of Texas Engagement Photos + Engagement Photo Tips

Chose a location that totally represents you

This was a no brainer for us. We wanted something that SCREAMED “Thomas and Tiffani,” so we chose a place where we had so many wonderful memories and a place that meant a lot to us. Deciding on State Fair of Texas engagement photos was something we just knew would make our friends and family literally say “These are SO YOU” …. and they did.

Bring your support system!

Especially if you are going to a busy place, somewhere there is a lot of traffic, or a decent amount of foot traffic, you need people there! Whether it’s to hold your lipstick, and all the little extras you brought along, or just for emotional support, bring them along. Having someone else there adds a different dynamic, and might make being in a busy place less awkward.

Don’t be afraid to share your ideas with your photographer!

When we first contacted Nat he recommended we start a Pinterest board, so we did! It gave Nat a good idea of the photos we wanted, and let him see what we are looking for. Having engagement photos in a unique location, that not many people use, make things a little more difficult, but having a baseline idea of the kinds of photos we wanted beforehand made it so much easier to go through the motions during the engagement shoot.

Bring props that mean something to you!

The whole point of having a unique engagement photo session is to be unique! So do it! Bring props that are unique to you guys, your location, or something you love! We snagged this “Howdy, Folks!” printable from Whiski Designs the minute we saw it go up on their Instagram! It is so cute, and was the perfect accessory to our engagement shoot at the state fair!

Tell people around you what you’re doing!

Sound silly right? People should just know you’re in the midst of a photo shoot, but they don’t. Let people know. They’ll often give you a little extra! In our case, we were graced with free cotton candy (see below), our photographer and moms were able to ride the carousel with us, and a few other things. Especially if people are staring, and trying to figure out what they’re doing, let ’em know! Everyone loves hearing about an engagement!

Have total confidence while shooting!

When shooting unique engagement photos, you are bound to have people staring. Whether you’re in a park, and wearing crazy clothes, or in the middle of the State Fair of Texas with a photographer in tow, OWN IT! Know people are just curious, and you have to be confident in order to get the best pictures possible!

Don’t worry about peoples’ reactions!

If this isn’t your life motto (it’s totally mine), live by this, y’all! Don’t worry about everything going on around you. Engagement photos are supposed to show how in love you and your significant other are, and of course, to show off the gorgeous asset on your left ring finger! Get lost in the person you are with, flirt, laugh, and enjoy each other. Don’t worry about anyone else… Except maybe your photographer!

If you are interested in seeing more of our engagement photos, head over to our wedding website and check them out -> SweetHomeAnderson.com

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The State Fair of Texas Bucket List

Eat a Fletcher’s Corn Dog 

Take a picture with Big Tex 

Ride the Texas Star Ferris Wheel  

Texas Fight or Boomer Sooner at Cotton Bowl Stadium 

Win a prize at the Midway 

Catch a show on the Chevrolet Main Stage 

Try a crazy fried food 

Soar above the fair on the Texas SkyWay 

Enjoy some wine in the Wine Garden 

Watch the Starlight Parade 

Follow along with the Wild West Pet Palooza 

Channel your inner Texas in the Go Texan Pavilion

Shop your way through Pavilions and Market Buildings  

Eat your way through the Tower Building Food Court 

Oink oink at the pig races 

Check out the latest vehicles at the Automotive Building 

Ride DART to the fair 

Down a beer at the Magnolia Beer Garden 

Catch the Mattress Firm Illumination Sensation show at the Esplanade  

Pet your way through the petting zoo 

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