October Sunshine: Fun in the Fort
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
Lucy Maud Montgomery, Ann of Green Gables
October is the most glorious month in North Texas! There are so many things to do, and you won’t spontaneously combust when you do them. Of course, we’ve gathered the best things to do in Cowtown in October, so be sure to bookmark this page to refer to all month long!

Photo courtesy of Texas Ballet Theater
Peter Pan
October 3-5
Bass Performance Hall
Second star on the right and straight on until morning! Join Wendy, Peter, Tink, and the Lost Boys in Texas Ballet Theater’s production of Peter Pan at Bass Performance Hall.
Fashion Week, Stockyards Style
October 3-5
Fort Worth Stockyards
Head to the Stockyards for trunk shows, sip ‘n shops, runway shows, collections previews, fine art, and more!
Junie B. Jones: The Musical
October 4-19
Casa Mañana
It’s the first day of first grade for Junie, and this year promises to be amazing!
Second Annual Funkytown Roper Romp
October 4
Steel on Magnolia
Grab your caftans and chunky jewelry, fluff up those wigs, and drag your Stanley along for the second annual Roper Romp.
Brick Convention/LEGO Fan Expo
October 4
Dickies Arena
Calling all LEGOheads! Come get creative, marvel at professional LEGO artists’ works, and meet LEGO celebs.
Amplify 817: Natalie Robles
October 8
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Enjoy an evening of music from Fort Worth native Natalie Robles, backed by her father, Ray Robles.
Mac Beth
October 9 through November 1
Circle Theatre
The Scottish Play meets Heathers. Seven girls meet after school and their tales of witches, kings, and murder become more and more bloody. Regional premiere.
Jonathan Tetelman in Concert
October 10
Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU
Opening Fort Worth Opera’s 80th season is a rare U.S. appearance by internationally renowned tenor Jonathan Tetelman.
Sensory Explorations: Tinker and Build
October 11
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Come tinker and build at the Carter. Free for children of all ages on the autism spectrum and their families, but reservations are required.
Fourth Annual Race on Race Street
October 11
Race Street
Run and enjoy a fall day on Race Street. 1K Fun Run, 5K, 10K, and half marathon. If you’re not a runner, don’t worry. There’s a lot of enjoy on Race Street!
Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth Presents Hermitage Piano Trio
October 11
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
The Hermitage Piano Trio will perform works by Glinka, Albéniz, de Falla, Turina, and Perelló.
Second Saturday: Ballet Frontier Presents Echoes of Eternity
October 11
Kimbell Art Museum
October’s Second Saturday features a special performance by Ballet Frontier inspired by the special exhibition, Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Exhibition.
Italian Intensive
October 12
Central Market Cooking School
Learn to make an Italian feast from prima to dolce.
The Birds
October 15 through November 9
Amphibian Stage
Based on the du Maurier story that was the inspiration for the Hitchcock classic, three strangers seek shelter when birds start attacking. What could go wrong?
Ride the Cyclone
October 16 through November 2
Stage West
The Stage West website sums this show up perfectly: “… Ride the Cyclone is a genre-smashing musical about death and fate, and high school.”
Thrillharmonic Nightmare
October 18
Will Rogers Auditorium
Follow a boy through his dreams on Halloween night, full of music, videos, and zombie dancers.
Third Annual NTX Hot Sauce Fest
October 18
Martin House Brewing Company
Enjoy a day of spice, music, beer, and fun!
Rocky Horror Picture Show
October 18
Ridglea Theater
Drag out your costumes and water guns! Remember, it’s just a jump to the left.
Boo at the Zoo
October 24-26
Fort Worth Zoo
Grab your ghasties and ghoulies for a howling good time!
The Addams Family
October 24-26
Bass Performance Hall
They’re creepy. They’re kooky. They’re mysterious AND spooky. They’re all together spooky.
Third Annual Boo Fest
October 24
Riverside Community Center
Celebrate Spooky Season with a haunted house, a costume contest, and more!
The Perfect Pie with Sweet Lucy’s Pies
October 24
Central Market Cooking School
Learn the secrets of making the perfect pie.
Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth Presents Spells, Strings, & Spooky Things
October 25
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Bring the whole family for a haunting Halloween concert featuring music from Wednesday, Harry Potter, and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Don’t forget your costume for the costume parade!
Ninth Annual Fort Worth Firefighters Chili Cookoff
October 25
General Worth Square
Decide which firehouse reigns supreme!
Sixth Annual Trick or Treat
October 25
Fort Worth Aviation Museum
Enjoy crafts, candy, games, and more!
Murder at the Village: A Log Cabin Village Murder Mystery
October 26
Log Cabin Village
Try to solve this Texas murder mystery. Due to nature of the evidence presented, this event is 16 and up.
And finally…
2025 Lone Star Film Festival
October 30 through November 5
Various locations
Celebrate our Fort Worth film industry with world premieres, workshops, industry talks, the Gala, and more!