08/31/2026
We are ready for cooler temps...If youâre looking for something fun to do this month, here are a few Dallas + Fort Worth area events worth putting on your calendar:
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
September 25âOctober 18
Fair Park, Dallas
Itâs almost Fair Time! Big Tex, carnival rides, livestock exhibits, live entertainment and, of course, all the deep-fried food you can handle. This 24-day Texas tradition is one you donât want to miss.
RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL
September 4â6
Fair Park + Texas Horse Park
Spend Labor Day weekend with live jazz, R&B and soul. This yearâs festival includes performances from artists including Gladys Knight and Samara Joy.
DENTON ARTS & JAZZ FESTIVAL
September 11â13
North Texas Fairgrounds
This FREE 2½-day festival brings together live music, food trucks and an expanded art section. A great way to spend a fall weekend in Denton.
DFW TOY & CAR MUSEUM CLASSIC CAR SHOW
September 7
Fort Worth
Head out on Labor Day for this FREE classic car show featuring incredible rides and more than 60 awards.
SAFARI NIGHTS AT THE DALLAS ZOO
Through early October
Cooler evenings + animals + a little adventure? Yes, please. Safari Nights is a fun family-friendly way to enjoy the Dallas Zoo after the sun goes down.
September in DFW means cooler weather, football, fairs, festivals and plenty of reasons to get out and explore.
Save this list, grab your calendar, and make some plans!