Things to do in Dallas this weekend of October 11 Include Bewitched Witch Hunt, Fall After Hours & More

Things to do in Dallas this weekend of October 11 Include Bewitched Witch Hunt, Fall After Hours & More

Things to do in Dallas this weekend of October 11 Include Bewitched Witch Hunt, Fall After Hours & More

Our top picks for Things to do in Dallas this weekend of October 11

Check out the full list below!


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Free Events in Dallas this Weekend

Discover Denton is giving you the best thing to start your weekend– free beer!
This month, enjoy a limited season release from Denton County Brewing Company, community spirit, and fun Halloween vibes.
When:  Friday, October 11, 2024 | 11 am | Every Friday in October
How Much: $18 for members; $25 for non-members

You don’t need to buy an expensive gym membership to get fit. This Zumba class is not only free, but fun too! You get to sweat it all out while dancing to live music and connecting with other great people.
This is an 18+ event.
When: Friday, October 11, 2024 | 5 pm
How Much: Free

Community Beer Cycling: Group Ride

Connect with fellow cyclists and have a blast in this group cycling ride. There will be multiple groups for every kind of rider.

After the ride, you’ll have a lot of tasty, cold beers at the brewery. Bring your helmet, nutrition, and a water bottle.
When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 7:30 am
How much: Free, all ages

Bewitched Presents: Witch Hunt

Things to do in Dallas this weekend

Image credit: Bewitched Denton Facebook

Hop on your broom and join the witchy scavenger hunt in Denton Square. Check-in at Bewitched Denton to get your map of the destinations, as well as instructions on how to complete the hunt.

At the final check-in at the Psychics on the Square Event, get a chance to win some awesome raffle prizes! Shop, get readings, and just have an all-out great time.
Of course, dressing up is highly encouraged.
When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 11 am – 7 pm (Check-in ends at 1 pm)
How Much: Free, All ages welcome

Birdie’s Second Sunday Market

Hosted by The Roadrunner Stop, Birdie’s Second Sunday Market will feature tons of delicious drinks and grub, plus plenty of Fort Worth’s community vendors.

They’ll even be serving lunch at 3 pm and drink specials like $5 Bloody Mary’s and Michelada’s. There will also be new fall cocktails available at the bar.
This is a family event. Even furry friends are welcome!
When: Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 7 pm
How Much: Free to attend

Boo-tique Shopping Crawl

Shop ’til you drop (dead) at the Boo-tique Shop Crawl! Visit all the shops. And with every $25 (pre-tax) purchase, you’ll get an entry into a grand prize drawing for a chance to win $100 Denton Mainstreet Dollars eGift Card.
Participating businesses include 3 Wishes Gifts, Lone Star Naturals, Susie’s Snack Shop, and so many more!
When: Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 10 am
Where: Downtown Denton
How much: Free to participate

Things to do in Dallas this Weekend – Friday

Fall After Hours

Things to do in Dallas this weekend of October 11 Include Bewitched Witch Hunt, Fall After Hours & More

Kick off the weekend with a nice night enjoying the autumn breeze at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.

The evening will be complete with an adult beverage, tasty bites, and vibrant live music.

When:  Friday, October 11, 2024 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Members get early access at 6 pm)
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
How Much: $18 for members; $25 for non-members


Witches & Wizards Social Mixer and Dance Social

Witches & Wizards Social Mixer and Dance Social

Image credit: DFW Young & Social Club Facebook

Put on your robes and get ready for an enchanting evening with magical people.

The Witches & Wizards Social Mixer and Dance Social will feature a dance lesson that will keep everyone up and moving. There will also be over 140 board games, pool tables, and six arcade cabinets. The fun won’t stop!
Stay hydrated with the complimentary water and fill up on snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, which you can buy.
This is an 18+ event.

When:  Friday, October 11, 2024 | 7:30 pm – 11 pm
Where: DFW Young & Social, 2309 Springlake Rd Suite 600, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
How Much: $10

Be transported to the flapper era and test your detective skills as you uncover the killer before the night ends.
With the event set in the Roaring 20s, a time of glamour and gangsters, flapper dresses, zoot suits, feather boas, and pinstriped suits are welcome!
Your ticket will get you a delectable 1920s-inspired dinner and two drink tickets.

When:  Friday, October 11, 2024 | 6 pm
Where: Greater Denton Arts Council, 400 E Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201
How Much: $50


Free and Cheap Events in Dallas this Weekend – Saturday

Boos and Booze Bar Crawl

You’re in for a spookily exciting afternoon with the Boos and Booze Bar Crawl. Join the party walk through Mains Street, and taste what the hottest businesses in the area have to offer.

Participating establishments included Wild Cactus, East Side, LSA Burger, Shuck Me, and so many more!

Check in an hour before the crawl. This is a 21+ event.

When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 2 pm – 6 pm
Where: Check-in at Discover Denton Visitor Center, 111 W Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201
How much: $25 pre-registration online; $30 day of registration


Spook Alley

Things to do in Dallas this weekend

Image credit: The Texas Pool Facebook

The perfect Halloween activity for the whole family! Spook Alley, a walk-thru Halloween attraction, will have a few fun jumpscares, some screams, and plenty of laughter– no scary ghouls to worry about.

When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 7 pm – 10 pm | Every Saturday this month

Character Lunch

Escape reality for a bit and have a magical time at this Character Lunch event. Eat a delicious lunch and meet some of your favorite movie characters. Your ticket also includes a 30-minute arcade card.

Although you can come as you are, dressing up as your favorite character sounds more fun.
When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 11:30 am
How Much: $12

Things to Do in Dallas This Weekend – Sunday

Paranormal Investigation

Teal Grey, author of Haunted Denton, is inviting you to a thrilling paranormal investigation of the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. You’ll get to hear from the Para Hunter Team, investigators who travel the world in search of evidence in haunted locations.
Learn how to use equipment and meet one of the cemetery’s inhabitants. Actors from the Urban Legends Ghosts will tell stories, making it a unique and interactive experience.
When: Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 6 pm – 9 pm

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