Wonderful Unexpected October: Fun in the Fort
“In October any wonderful unexpected thing might be possible.”
— Elizabeth George Speare, The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Oh, October! You are the loveliest of months in Texas – bright, sunny days and cool, clear nights. There is so much fun to be had in Fort Worth in the month of October that we had a hard time narrowing them down for you. As always, be sure to bookmark this page to refer to all month long!

State Fair of Texas
Through October 18
Fair Park, Dallas
The rides, the barns, the Midway, the FOOD – it’s officially fall in North Texas! Meet you at Big Tex!
Scarborough’s Hollow
Through November 1
Waxahatchie
Step into a world of magic, mystery and wonder at Scarborough’s Hollow this fall.
Ain’t Misbehavin’
October 1-25
Circle Theatre
Back by popular demand, the musical celebrating the music of Fats Waller will have you dancing in your seats!
Casanova
October 2-4
Bass Performance Hall
Allow Texas Ballet Theater to transport you to 18th century Venice to experience the life and loves of the legendary Casanova.

Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale
October 2-18
Casa Mañana
Casa Mañana’s Children’s Theatre season opens with this lively re-telling of the classic fairytale.
First Tuesday: Totally Made Up Musical
October 6
Stage West
No script. No score. No choreography. One raucously funny evening of completely improvised musical theater!
Thank God I’m a Country Boy: The Music of John Denver
October 6-November 1
Reid Cabaret Theatre
Spend an evening enjoying the beautiful melodies of acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actor John Denver.
Christmas in Cowtown
October 7-11
Will Rogers Memorial Center
The beloved holiday shopping tradition returns!

Day Out With Thomas
October 9-11 and 16-18
Cotton Belt Railroad Historic District, Grapevine
Bring your little fans of Thomas the Tank Engine™ to enjoy a day with their hero!
John Mulaney: Mister Whatever
October 9
Will Rogers Auditorium
The award-winning comedian brings his acclaimed new standup show to Will Rogers.
Sensory Explorations: Powerful Patterns
October 10
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Families of children who are on the autism spectrum are cordially invited to play, create, and explore at the Carter.
Second Saturday: Le monde de Verlaine: Exploring French Music from the Long Nineteenth Century, featuring Morgan Manifacier, tenor, and Corinne Penner, piano
October 10
Kimbell Art Museum
Experience the poetry to Paul Verlaine set to music in conjunction with the Kimbell’s new exhibition, Photography’s First Century: Masterworks from the Bibliothèque nationale de France.

Studio Day with the Artists: Sculpture ROCKS
October 10
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
You’re invited to celebrate The Sculpture Project with hands-on artmaking with artists Trey Burns and Tamara Johnson of Sweet Pass Sculpture Park.
Homage to Great Artists
October 10
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Enjoy an afternoon of music by Dvořák, Brahms, and Schubert at the Modern.
Haus Mahj with JuJu
October 14
WineHaus
While JuJu Knits’ brick-and-mortar has closed, you can still enjoy an evening of mahjong and fun at WineHaus!
Ajax by Habib Yazdi
October 14-November 1
Amphibian Stage
Amphibian Stage presents a darkly comic spy thriller and pollical satire.

A Night Up in Flames
October 15
Central Market Cooking School
Grab your friends and learn to cook with FIRE!
Carter Playdate: Special Symbols
October 17
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Children ages 3-5 with their adults are invited to read The Remember Balloons by Jessie Oliveros, search out symbols in the galleries, and create your own symbol-filled clay artwork inspired by artworks in Here Lyeth: Grave Rubbings by Ann Parker and Avon Neal.
Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour
October 17
Dickies Arena
Phoebe Bridgers is bringing her first tour since 2023 to Fort Worth and Dickies Arena.
Wandering Roots Markets Presents Mariposa Market
October 18
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
¡Celebramos! Support local artists and artisans as you shop in the beautiful Garden.

Mariachi Herencia de México: Día de Muertos
October 20
Bass Performance Hall
Celebrate the heritage of mariachi and all things spooky at Bass Performance Hall.
Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector
October 22-November 8
Stage West
A virus. A school board. A pack of concerned parents. Eureka Day is hilarious and almost preternaturally appropriate now.
Fall Market & Pumpkin Patch
October 23
SiNaCa Studios
Shop and support local artists at SiNaCa Studios’ Fall Market.
Meet the Chef and Winemaker: Chef Marcus Paslay and Pinea Wines
October 23
Central Market Cooking School
Celebrate 25 years of Central Market Fort Worth with a demonstration and wine dinner featuring Chef Marcus Paslay and Pinea Wines.

Boo at the Zoo
October 23-25
Fort Worth Zoo
The beloved Fort Worth Halloween tradition returns!
Art Worth
October 23-25
The Shops at Clearfork
Spend a fall day celebrating the visual arts and classical music.
ArtsGoggle
October 24
Magnolia Avenue
Fort Worth’s favorite art festival returns to Magnolia Avenue on October 24.
Jeanine De Bique in Concert
October 29
Van Cliburn Concert Hall, TCU
Fort Worth Opera presents the world-renowned soprano Jeanine De Bique in concert.

Morrissey: Live in Concert
October 29
Dickies Arena
Relive your youth at Dickies when Morrissey is schedule to celebrate his first studio album in 30 years.
The 4th Annual Twilight Soiree
October 29-31
Hip Pocket Theatre
Engage and celebrate the beauty of the natural landscape and the beauty of Hip Pocket Theatre.
Make & Take: Halloween Treats
October 31
Central Market Cooking School
Children and teens are invited to make their own Halloween treats in this hands-on cooking class.
And finally…

Ick or Treat
October 31
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Wear your costumes and celebrate Halloween at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History!


