Sat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 4
This page covers and . It moves on to the next weekend on its own, from what Texas attractions publish on their own websites.
Everything below is a dated item a venue published itself, quoted word for word and linked back. Nothing is a listing anyone paid for, and no price appears here that the venue did not print.
1 of the 3, one to a region and one to a kind of day out, chosen for being on this Saturday or Sunday rather than on all year — and for the venue having published both a photograph and a price. Everything else is below.
3 items running for a fortnight or less, so these are on now rather than on all year. Where the same place also has a longer run on, it is on the same card.
Sid Richardson Museum, Fort Worth
2 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 3Season
The museum hosts a hands-on studio workshop on Saturday, October 3, where families can create paintings using acrylic gouache techniques inspired by landscape art.
Free to get into
The venue: “Admission to the Museum is always free”
“Sid's Studio: Painting Place in Acrylic Gouache (October)”
On nowMay 2, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027Season
The museum's current exhibition showcases Charles M. Russell's art from Glacier National Park, running from May 2, 2026 through April 2027, with paintings, sculptures, and stories of the American West.
Free to get into
The venue: “Admission to the Museum is always free”
“RUSSELL'S RETREAT: Summers At Glacier National Park May 2, 2026 – April, 2027”
On nowOct 3Event
Vintage Flying Museum, Fort Worth
The biggest Big Band Hangar Dance in the DFW area features dancing to live big band music. Families can reserve a table for ten and enjoy the evening together at the museum hangar.
“October 2026 Sat 3”
On nowOct 3 · 6:00 pmEvent
Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston, Houston
The museum celebrates Mahatma Gandhi's 157th Birth Anniversary with an evening of performances, speakers, and shared light. The celebration includes a reception, main program with awards, and dinner on the patio.
“Dates: October 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm”
30 longer runs — exhibitions and seasons open across the weekend but on for more than 14 days. Closing soonest first.
On nowSep 26 – Oct 25Season
Heritage Urban Farm, Weatherford
The farm opens for its annual fall pumpkin patch with hayrides, a petting zoo, games, activities, fall treats, food vendors, and photo opportunities. Families pick pumpkins and enjoy fresh country air.
“Sat, Sept 26th – Sun, Oct 25th”
On nowSep 29 – Oct 30Event
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Fort Worth
An exhibition of sculpture runs at the Modern Art Museum from late September through October, featuring works from the museum's collection and contemporary artists.
“[Exhibition The Sculpture Project 9/29/26 - 10/30/26]”
On nowSep 12 – Oct 30Season
Plano African American Museum, Plano
The museum presents an exhibit exploring the Emmitt Till case and its role as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement, with interactive displays and guided tours available.
Free to get into
The venue: “*Admission is FREE”
“CURRENT EXHIBIT - SEPT 12, 2026 - OCTOBER 30, 2026”
On nowOct 1 – 31Season
Dinosaur Land Children's Museum, Fort Worth
The museum features dinosaurs, dragons, unicorns, and live animals across three Halloween-themed decorated buildings. Families explore rock climbing, corn play, carnival games, sand pits, and photo backdrops.
“Pumpkin Halloween All October”
On nowSep 21 – Oct 31Season
Gemini Peach and Rose Farm, Denton
The farm's roses bloom in their second season of the year. Families can pick award-winning roses from the garden, choosing from hundreds of hybrid varieties, with clippers and water provided on-site.
“🌹Rose season: May to June and September to October.”
On nowSep 17 – Oct 31Season
Howell Family Farms, Arlington
A glowing world of fall fun with dazzling exhibits, live entertainment, festive bites, and photo ops around every corner at the farm.
“Experience the magic of Pumpkin Nights, September 17 to October 31, 2026, in the fall with glowing exhibits, live entertainment, and festive treats”
On nowOct 3 – 31Season
Keller Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Tree Farm, Keller
Local vendors and food trucks showcase small businesses at the pumpkin patch on Saturday mornings and afternoons during October.
Free to get into
The venue: “Admission is FREE”
“On Saturdays throughout October, we will host a vendor market to showcase other small local businesses and food trucks”
On nowOct 2 – 31
Pumpkin Patch on Main, Rowlett
The pumpkin patch opens for the season with thousands of pumpkins in various types, sizes, and colors. Families explore a giant sorghum maze, play interactive yard games, visit a fall story corner, and find photo backdrops.
“Our season runs from Friday, October 2 through Saturday, October 31 Monday-Friday from 4:00 til 8:00 pm”
Spooktacular Nights at YesterLand Farm, Canton
2 things on here this weekend
On nowSep 19 – Nov 1Season
The farm transforms into a spooky nighttime experience with creepy attractions and entertainment during evening hours throughout the fall season.
“Stay late and experience Spooktacular Nights (Sept 19-Nov 1), where our farm turns creepy and the spooky nighttime fun begins!”
On nowSep 19 – Nov 1Season
Families explore a pumpkin patch, corn maze, over 30 rides and attractions, pick flowers, pet farm animals, enjoy seasonal food, and watch nighttime fireworks throughout the fall season.
“Fall Festival Schedule September 19th - November 1st”
On nowJan 16 – Nov 14Season
Texas Star Dinner Theater, Grapevine
A murder mystery dinner theater set in an oil tycoon's death investigation. Families enjoy a 90-minute performance with dinner and dessert, test their detective skills, and take photos with the cast afterward.
“January 16 - November 14, 2026”
On nowSep 11 – Dec 19Season
The museum exhibits artwork commemorating the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, with an opening reception and observances honoring first responders and military personnel.
“September 11th Art Exhibition September 11 – December 19, 2026”
Meadows Museum, Dallas
2 things on here this weekend
On nowAug 23, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027Season
An exhibition of colonial South American art from the Thoma Foundation on view at the Meadows Museum, exploring spectacles of power and faith in viceregal art and culture.
“August 23, 2026–January 24, 2027”
On nowAug 23, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027Season
An exhibition of works by Pablo Picasso on view at the Meadows Museum, exploring his art beyond traditional painting and canvas.
“August 23, 2026–January 24, 2027”
On nowApr 25, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Season
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Fort Worth
An interactive exhibit exploring the science behind beloved sports through hands-on activities and historical collections. Visitors discover how forces like gravity, friction, and momentum impact gameplay and equipment innovation.
“Dates: April 25, 2026 – February 28, 2027”
On nowSep 9, 2026 – Aug 29, 2027Event
Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas
A selection from the Nasher's collection showcases the imaginative and innovative ways artists have responded to the challenge of making three-dimensional artworks in a rapidly changing world.
“September 9, 2026-August 29, 2027”
On nowSep 18 – Oct 31 · 5:00 pmEvent
John Jay French Museum, Beaumont
A downtown walking tour inviting locals and tourists to explore Beaumont's past, present, and future, highlighting booms, busts, and revitalization throughout downtown history from the Spindletop boom days onward.
“Dates: September 18, 2026 – October 31, 2026 at 5:00 pm”
On nowOct 2 – 31Season
Oil Ranch, Hockley
The pumpkin patch operates throughout October, and children 12 and under receive one free pumpkin with admission to Oil Ranch.
“Our Pumpkin Patch is open throughout October only - and kids 12 and under get 1 FREE pumpkin with admission!”
On nowSep 21 – Oct 31Season
Old MacDonald's Farm, Humble
The farm's pumpkin patch runs through October, featuring train rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, and decorated grounds with photo opportunities. Children with paid admission receive a free pumpkin.
“The Pumpkin Patch will run from September 21st to October 31st.”
On nowOct 1 – 31Season
Old Time Christmas Tree Farm, Spring
Families visit the pumpkin patch Thursdays through Sundays in October to browse pumpkin varieties, ride a train around the 75-acre farm, enjoy a corn maze, petting zoo, inflatable activities, and carnival food.
“Thursdays-Sundays in October”
On nowOct 1 – 31Season
Idle Creek Farms, Kempner
The farm opens weekends in October with pumpkin picking, hayrides, farm animal experiences, corn maze, barrel train, jump pad, archery, axe-throwing, face painting, horseback rides and gourd launching.
“We've also got face painting, horse back rides, gourd launching and more family fun happening every weekend in October.”
On nowSep 17 – Oct 31
Pumpkin Nights - Austin, Austin
A half-mile trail through nine immersive pumpkin lands built from over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins, plus Pumpkin Village with live fire shows, food, games, and vendors. Timed entry slots available most nights.
“September 17 — October 31, 2026”
Sweet Eats Adventure Farm & Petting Zoo, Georgetown
3 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 2 – 31Season
The corn maze stays open until 10pm on Friday and Saturday nights in October for families to navigate the maze in the dark with flashlights.
“Dusk – 10pm: Friday & Saturday nights in October”
On nowOct 2 – 31Season
Large five-minute fireworks displays light up the sky at dusk on Friday and Saturday nights throughout October, excluding Halloween night.
“Every Friday & Saturday night in October we will have a LARGE 5 minute fireworks display”
On nowSep 19 – Nov 8Season
The farm opens for fall with a 4.5-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch with over 40 varieties, daily pig races, pony rides, wagon rides, apple cannons, and over 30 farm activities included with admission.
“September 19th 2026 – November 8th 2026”
On nowSep 11, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 · 6:00 pmSeason
Mexic-Arte Museum, Austin
An exhibition of over 1,500 works by Latine/x artists from the Sandoval Collection, including prints, photographs, paintings, sculptures, and popular art from the U.S. Mexico borderlands and beyond.
“Dates: September 11, 2026 – January 3, 2027 at 6:00 pm”
On nowSep 25 – Nov 1Season
Nightmare at owl Creek Farm, San Antonio
A Halloween attraction featuring six haunted trails, a pumpkin patch, spooky attractions, vendors, and photo opportunities. Families experience daytime pumpkin patch activities and nighttime haunted adventures on the same property.
“September 25th - Nov 1st”
On nowAug 22 – Nov 7Event
The Museum of Western Art, Kerrville
An exhibition of paintings by award-winning American artist Adrienne Stein celebrating the natural world through bold, vibrant color. Her lush magical environments blend reality and fantasy with symbolic imagery inspired by nature, travel, and personal myth.
“August 22, 2026 - November 7, 2026”
On nowSep 10, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027Event
Ellen Noël Art Museum, Odessa
A survey of eminent American artist Janet Fish's career over five decades, featuring luminous paintings that reimagine the historical genre of still life through personal experiences and visual perceptions.
Free to get into
The venue: “Admission to the Museum is always free.”
“On view September 10, 2026 - January 3, 2027”
On nowOct 2 – 31Season
Afterlife Haunted House, Blossom
The haunted house operates on select October dates with themed attractions including Phas3, The Last Ride, and three escape games. Families experience motion simulators, immersive rooms, and interactive challenges.
“Open every Friday & Saturday in October Oct. 2-10, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Oct. 16-31, 8:00 pm - 12:00 am”
Looking further ahead? Every attraction’s own page carries its full what’s on list.
