Things to Do in DFW This Weekend: November 6-8, 2026
Things to do in DFW this weekend run from a Greek food festival in Dallas and a Friday night market in McKinney to a museum expansion opening and an awards night in Fort Worth, plus the final weekend of a McKinney pumpkin patch. Eight picks, all verified this week. Times and ticket prices can change, so confirm with the venue before you go.
Things to Do in DFW This Weekend: The Full Lineup
Food & Festival · Dallas
Greek Food Festival of Dallas
Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM; Sunday, November 8, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM · Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 13555 Hillcrest Road, Dallas
Three days of Greek food, music, and dancing in Dallas. General admission is $11 on Eventbrite, free for children under 10 and for military, teachers, and first responders with photo ID.
Tickets: $11 general admission ($11.25 on a secondary listing).
Market & Music · McKinney
First Friday Market and Music at District 121
Friday, November 6, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM · District 121, 6731 Alma Road, McKinney
A Friday night market with live music from Downtown Fever and local vendors at District 121 in McKinney.
Tickets: Listed at $0.
Market · McKinney
Holiday Bazaar in McKinney
Saturday, November 7, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM · Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5871 Virginia Parkway, McKinney
An early start on holiday shopping with a children's gift workshop, a silent auction, and live demonstrations.
Tickets: Free entry; $5 soup lunch.
Festival · Fort Worth
Fall Japanese Festival
Saturday, November 7 to Sunday, November 8, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, last entry 4:00 PM · Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth
A two-day Japanese cultural festival at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Parking is free for festival guests, but allow extra parking time for road construction in the area.
Tickets: Adults $15, seniors 65 plus $13, children 3 to 15 $9, under 2 free, members free.
Opening · Fort Worth
National Cowgirl Museum Expansion Opening
Saturday, November 7 · National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, 1720 Gendy Street, Fort Worth
The expanded museum opens with a members preview at 10:00 AM, the Grand Cowgirl Parade at 11:00 AM, and a public opening at noon with free admission all day.
Tickets: Free admission all day Saturday.
Music · Fort Worth
Texas Country Music Awards
Sunday, November 8, doors 2:00 PM, red carpet from 2:00 PM, pre-show 5:00 PM, ceremony 6:00 PM, 18 plus · Billy Bob's Texas, Fort Worth Stockyards
The 10th anniversary Texas Country Music Awards, headlined by Wynn Williams and hosted by Brandon Rhyder and Erin Wilde.
Tickets: Price not confirmed in a reliable source. Check Billy Bob's or Ticketmaster before you go.
Theater · Fort Worth
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
November 7 to 15 · Casa Manana, 3101 West Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth
The Broadway musical runs at Casa Manana starting this weekend and through November 15.
Tickets: Price not confirmed in a reliable source. Check Casa Manana before you go.
Family · McKinney
Sunset Trail Farm Pumpkin Patch
Friday to Sunday, September 25 to November 8; Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM · Sunset Trail Farm, 1794 Sunset Trail, McKinney
The final weekend of the season at Sunset Trail Farm in McKinney. Ages 2 and up need a ticket.
Tickets: $12 Friday, $13 Saturday and Sunday with advance reservations, $16 limited walk-up.
Weekend Weather
Friday is mostly sunny at 69 degrees, Saturday mostly cloudy at 64, Sunday partly cloudy at 64. Daytime rain sits at 10 percent all three days, nights drop into the 40s, and no freeze is expected. Forecast checked Wednesday, November 4, via the McKinney forecast on weather.com. Recheck before you head out, since weekend forecasts still move.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the DFW weekend guide published?
Every Wednesday, covering events for the coming Friday through Sunday.
Are the event details verified?
Events are researched the week of publication. Times and prices can change, so confirm with the venue before you go.
Which picks are free or low cost this weekend?
The National Cowgirl Museum expansion opening offers free admission all day Saturday, the Holiday Bazaar in McKinney has free entry, First Friday Market and Music at District 121 lists a $0 ticket, and the Greek Food Festival of Dallas is $11 general admission.
Which events are in McKinney this weekend?
Three: First Friday Market and Music at District 121 on Friday evening, the Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, and Sunset Trail Farm Pumpkin Patch all weekend.
Why do two events show no ticket price?
No reliable source confirmed a ticket price for the Texas Country Music Awards or for Frozen at Casa Manana, so no price is published here. Check the venue or Ticketmaster before you go.
That is your weekend. Things to do in DFW this weekend favor McKinney on Friday and Saturday and Fort Worth on Saturday and Sunday, with dry days and cool nights across all three. Pick one anchor per day, confirm times before you go, and enjoy the last of the fall weather before winter settles in.
