New in Dallas-Fort Worth: events to meet other families
43 events. Just moved to Dallas-Fort Worth? These are the recurring, low-key events where local families show up every week: library storytimes, farmers markets, community festivals, and hands-on workshops. Most are free, and you can just show up.
Music
The Backyard Unplugged Theme Night: Spirit Night
Sat, Aug 22 at 7 PM
The Backyard at Hotel Drover
MuseumFree
August Vendor's Market at the DFW Car & Toy Museum
Sat, Aug 29 at 9 AM
DFW Car and Toy Museum
Outdoor
Reeve Carney: Broadway Divas
Thu, Sep 3 at 8 PM
CLUB 909 at the Music Hall at Fair Park
Outdoor
9th ANNUAL RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL - Friday Admission
Fri, Sep 4 at 6 PM
Riverfront Jazz Fest at Fair Park
Outdoor
9th ANNUAL RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL - Saturday Admission
Sat, Sep 5 at 1 PM
Riverfront Jazz Fest at Fair Park
Arts & CraftsFree
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Sat, Sep 5 at 9 AM
Home Depot - Lemmon Avenue
Arts & CraftsFree
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Sat, Sep 5 at 9 AM
Home Depot - Forest Lane
Seasonal
Brandi Carlile - The Human Tour
Sat, Sep 5 at 7 PM
Dickies Arena
Outdoor
9th ANNUAL RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL - Sunday Admission
Sun, Sep 6 at 1 PM
Riverfront Jazz Fest at Fair Park
Live Entertainment
Fort Worth Comedy Competition
Thu, Sep 10 at 8 PM
Big Laugh Comedy Club - Fort Worth · $15.00
Live Entertainment
Jay Yoder Live in Fort Worth
Fri, Sep 11 at 8 PM
Big Laugh Comedy Club · 10
Music
Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations
Sat, Sep 12
Casa Manana
Live Entertainment
Brisket + Boudin Showcase [September Show]
Sat, Sep 12 at 7:30 PM
Big Laugh Comedy Club - Fort Worth · $25.51
Live Entertainment
Sam Salem: Live In Fort Worth
Fri, Sep 18 at 7:30 PM
Big Laugh Comedy Club - Fort Worth · $25.00
Arts & Crafts
Bluey's Big Play
Sat, Sep 19
Bass Performance Hall (Performing Arts Fort Worth) · Tickets start at $27
Arts & CraftsFree
Lowe's DIY Kids Workshop
Sat, Sep 19 at 10 AM
Lowe's - Frisco
Arts & CraftsFree
Lowe's DIY Kids Workshop
Sat, Sep 19 at 10 AM
Lowe's - N.E. Dallas
Sports
Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Fort Worth
Sat, Sep 19 at 7 AM
Marine Creek Lake · $22.00
Arts & CraftsFree
Blacklight Run - Dallas Fort Worth
Sat, Sep 19 at 7:40 PM
Texas Motor Speedway
Outdoor
Cliburn Concerts: All-American Concerto Evening
Tue, Sep 22 at 7:30 PM
Bass Performance Hall · $20-$90 depending on seat location
Music
Chayanne - Bailemos Otra Vez Tour
Thu, Sep 24 at 8 PM
Dickies Arena
Arts & Crafts
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour
Fri, Sep 25 at 8 PM
Dickies Arena · https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0C006363C4F0705A?_gl=1*1cqjlxv*_ga*MTY4MTExMDA0NC4xNzU0NjgxNTUx*_ga_HKW2NK7P1L*czE3NjQ2MTQ5MTQkbzQ4JGcxJHQxNzY0NjE2OTIzJGo1OSRsMCRoMA..
Outdoor
State Fair of Texas
Fri, Sep 25
Fair Park
MuseumFree
September Vendor's Market at the DFW Car & Toy Museum
Sat, Sep 26 at 9 AM
DFW Car and Toy Museum
Festival
Phil Wickham Song of the Saints Tour
Sat, Sep 26 at 7 PM
Dickies Arena
Festival
State Fair Classic 2026
Sat, Sep 26 at 6 PM
Cotton Bowl
Music
The Backyard Unplugged Theme Night: Wild West Wine Fest
Sat, Sep 26 at 7 PM
The Backyard at Hotel Drover
Arts & CraftsFree
APHA/WCHA Halter Million
Sun, Sep 27 at 8 AM
Will Rogers Memorial Center
Arts & Crafts
2026 LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'PUREFLOW' IN FORT WORTH
Sun, Sep 27 at 7:30 PM
Dickies Arena
Festival
TARRANT COUNTY PRIDE 36TH ANNIVERSARY : LIVE LIFE BOLD
Thu, Oct 1 at 11 AM
Fort Worth Water Gardens · CASH PREFERRED $5 ADULTS; $1 KIDS AGES 14 - 5; TODDLER AGES 4 YRS & YOUNGER ARE FREE
Music
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN': THE FATS WALLER MUSICAL SHOW
Thu, Oct 1
Circle Theatre
Seasonal
Fort Worth Haunted House
Fri, Oct 2 at 8 PM
Fort Worth Haunted House · $40
OutdoorFree
Rock 'n' Roll Rummage Sale
Sat, Oct 3 at 12 PM
South Main Micro Park
Music
The Red Clay Strays
Wed, Oct 7 at 6:30 PM
Dickies Arena
Museum
Cliburn Concerts: Yekwon Sunwoo, piano
Thu, Oct 8 at 7:30 PM
Kimbell Art Museum · $25-$55 depending on seat location
Music
John Mulaney: Mister Whatever
Fri, Oct 9 at 7:30 PM
Will Rogers Memorial Center
MuseumFree
Trick Or Trot
Sat, Oct 10 at 11 AM
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
Outdoor
Spooky Sprint- Fort Worth
Sun, Oct 11 at 8 AM
Trinity Park - Shelter 3 · $25.98
Music
Logic & G-Eazy: The Endless Summer Tour Part II
Mon, Oct 12 at 7 PM
The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Festival
Andy Franklin & Kenny Lee: Double Headliner
Thu, Oct 15 at 7:30 PM
Punch Line Irving
Museum
Cliburn Family Concerts: The Magic of Beethoven
Sat, Oct 17 at 11 AM
Kimbell Art Museum · $20 for individual ticket, $75 for a Family of 4
Live Entertainment
Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour
Sat, Oct 17 at 7:30 PM
Dickies Arena
Arts & Crafts
Mariachi Herencia de México: Día de Muertos
Tue, Oct 20 at 7:30 PM
Bass Performance Hall (Performing Arts Fort Worth) · Tickets start at $39
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