This article contains sponsored content provided by Dallas Arboretum to share family fun activities this fall season.
Autumn is the season for festivals! We’ve rounded up Collin County festivals and events for the whole family.
Festivals and events are listed in order by date and are part of our “Guide to Fall Fun in Collin County :: Events, Farms, Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, and More.” Click the tabs below, then click the event’s name for more details.
Thank you to our sponsors for making this resource possible: Dallas Arboretum.
For even MORE fall fun across DFW, check out these guides:
- A Guide to Fall Fun in Dallas County :: Events, Farms, Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, and More
- A Guide to Fall Fun in Denton County :: Events, Farms, Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, and More
- A Guide to Fall Fun in Tarrant County :: Events, Farms, Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, and More
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Note: Events are subject to change or cancel, so be sure to visit the site for updates before visiting.
Autumn at the Arboretum :: Dallas Arboretum :: From September 21 through November 3, explore the Texas Town exhibit with six pumpkin houses celebrating different aspects of Texas pioneer life. Wander through a garden of 100,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash, all surrounded by 150,000 fall-blooming plants. Check out exciting programming, including Pumpkins & Pints Nights, Mommy & Me Mondays, Tiny Tot Tuesdays, the ever-popular Cool Thursdays concert series, and much more.
September 14 – November 3
Kids Boo Fest :: Arlington :: Admission starts at $45.
September 19 – October 31
Pumpkin Nights :: Dallas :: Tickets and times vary.
September 27 – October 20
State Fair of Texas :: Dallas :: Hours and ticket prices vary by day.
September 19 – 22
Addison Oktoberfest :: Addison :: Admission ranges from at $5 – $25. Ages five and under get in FREE.
September 27 – 29
McKinney Oktoberfest :: McKinney :: Hours vary by day. Admission is FREE.
October 5
Celebrate Prosper :: Prosper :: FREE admission.
Fall Fest at Grandscape :: The Colony :: Admission is FREE.
Frisco Oktoberfest :: Frisco :: Admission is FREE.
Pumpkin Patch Party :: Allen :: Hours are 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
October 12
Celina Oktoberfest :: Celina :: Admission is $5 per adult.
Halloween at the Heard :: McKinney:: Tickets range from $10 – $15.
Perry Pumpkin Patch and Craft Fair :: Carrollton :: FREE admission.
October 19
Fall-O-Ween :: Sachse :: Admission is FREE.
Pumpkin BooLooza :: Princeton :: Admission is FREE.
Trick-or-Treat Trail :: McKinney :: Admission and parking are FREE.
October 24
Boo on Ballard :: Wylie :: Trick or treat for FREE from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
October 25 – 27
Ennis Autumn Daze :: Ennis :: Prices and hours vary by day.
October 26
A Heritage Halloween :: Frisco :: FREE Halloween fun from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Beware! of the Square :: Celina :: FREE Halloween fun from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Halloween Critter Hunt & Downtown Delights :: Carrollton :: FREE to attend from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Trick or Treat the Square :: Frisco :: FREE trick-or-treating from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
October 27
Trick ‘r Treat Trains :: Grapevine :: Admission is $20 per person.
November 2
Festival at the Switchyard :: Carrollton :: FREE admission and parking.
- All Season
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Autumn at the Arboretum :: Dallas Arboretum :: From September 21 through November 3, explore the Texas Town exhibit with six pumpkin houses celebrating different aspects of Texas pioneer life. Wander through a garden of 100,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash, all surrounded by 150,000 fall-blooming plants. Check out exciting programming, including Pumpkins & Pints Nights, Mommy & Me Mondays, Tiny Tot Tuesdays, the ever-popular Cool Thursdays concert series, and much more.
September 14 – November 3
Kids Boo Fest :: Arlington :: Admission starts at $45.
September 19 – October 31
Pumpkin Nights :: Dallas :: Tickets and times vary.
September 27 – October 20
State Fair of Texas :: Dallas :: Hours and ticket prices vary by day.
- September 16 – 22
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September 19 – 22
Addison Oktoberfest :: Addison :: Admission ranges from at $5 – $25. Ages five and under get in FREE.
- September 23 – 29
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September 27 – 29
McKinney Oktoberfest :: McKinney :: Hours vary by day. Admission is FREE.
- September 30 – October 6
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October 5
Celebrate Prosper :: Prosper :: FREE admission.
Fall Fest at Grandscape :: The Colony :: Admission is FREE.
Frisco Oktoberfest :: Frisco :: Admission is FREE.
Pumpkin Patch Party :: Allen :: Hours are 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- October 7 – 13
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October 12
Celina Oktoberfest :: Celina :: Admission is $5 per adult.
Halloween at the Heard :: McKinney:: Tickets range from $10 – $15.
Perry Pumpkin Patch and Craft Fair :: Carrollton :: FREE admission.
- October 14 – 20
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October 19
Fall-O-Ween :: Sachse :: Admission is FREE.
Pumpkin BooLooza :: Princeton :: Admission is FREE.
Trick-or-Treat Trail :: McKinney :: Admission and parking are FREE.
- October 21 – 27
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October 24
Boo on Ballard :: Wylie :: Trick or treat for FREE from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
October 25 – 27
Ennis Autumn Daze :: Ennis :: Prices and hours vary by day.
October 26
A Heritage Halloween :: Frisco :: FREE Halloween fun from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Beware! of the Square :: Celina :: FREE Halloween fun from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Halloween Critter Hunt & Downtown Delights :: Carrollton :: FREE to attend from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Trick or Treat the Square :: Frisco :: FREE trick-or-treating from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
October 27
Trick ‘r Treat Trains :: Grapevine :: Admission is $20 per person.
- October 28 – November 3
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November 2
Festival at the Switchyard :: Carrollton :: FREE admission and parking.