What we think of as fall weather may come and go a few times in September and October, but events and activities are ramping up to make outdoor time fun. More events on the calendar means more FREE events, so it’s easy to go easy on your entertainment budget. Check out some of these fun, free events in Dallas and beyond.
Outdoor Movies
Movies on the Lawn at AT&T Discovery District, Downtown Dallas
At the AT&T Discovery District, movie nights are less of a series than scattered through the calendar of events. Movies are shown on the 104 by 84 (feet) media wall, and are free to attend. Feel free to bring blankets and chairs for seating.
Sept 13 | 7-9 pm | In the Heights
Sept 20 | 7-9 pm| Coco
Oct 18 | 7-9 pm | Haunted Mansion
October Movie Series at Griggs Park, Dallas
On Tuesdays in October, Griggs Park hosts free movies in the park with free popcorn. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics.
Movies start at 8 pm on Tuesday, Oct 1, 8, 15, and 22. No movie is scheduled for Oct 29. Movie titles have not yet been announced.
Discover Downtown Dallas October Movie Series at Main Street Garden Park, Dallas
Friday night is movie night at Main Street Garden Park in October. Movies start at 7:30 pm and are free to attend. These evening events will also feature live music and food trucks. It looks like they’re building up to Halloween with these themed movies.
Oct 3 | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Oct 11 | Practical Magic
Oct 18 | Maleficent
Oct 25 | Hocus Pocus
Movies in the Park at Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park hosts a few free outdoor movies each year on Saturday nights. Up next,
Sept 14 | 7-9 pm | CODA | PG-13
Oct 26| 7-9 pm | The Nightmare Before Christmas | PG
Tuesday Cult Classics at Jaquval Brewing (not outdoors, but FREE)
Visit Jaquval’s Eventbrite page for all upcoming events. Movies scheduled include:
September 17th | 8 pm | Running Man
September 24th – Big Trouble in Little China
October 1st – Shaun of the Dead
October 8th – Young Frankenstein
October 15th – Army of Darkness
October 22nd – Creepshow
October 29th – Halloween (Original)
Midnight Movie Night at Assembly Park, Plano
Assembly Park is new/refurbished mixed use concept built around a community park. As the retail, residential, and office spaces fill up, so does their events calendar. There’s one movie a month on the schedule so far. Movies are free, so bring a picnic blanket and get comfy.
Sept 19 | 7:30 pm | Hairspray
Oct 19 | 7 pm | Beetlejuice (the original)
The HUB, Allen
Free movie nights at The HUB often have two showtimes, making it convenient for families. Check the calendar on The HUB’s website for more details.
Sept 18 | Inside Out 2 | 6 pm and 7:35 pm
Sept 19 | Frozen 2 | 6 pm and 7:35 pm
Sept 25 | Despicable Me 4 | 6 pm and 7:35 pm
Free outdoor movies and popcorn at Griggs Park in Uptown Dallas.
Concert Series
Central Market Stores
The Lovers Lane location has free concerts every Friday night in September. The Fort Worth store has free live music from 6-9 pm on Fridays and 5:30 to 9 pm on Saturdays through November 3.
PNC Patio Sessions at Flora Cantina in the Dallas Arts District
This recurring series in the Dallas Arts District is a casual live music performance with other actitivies available in Klyde Warren Park. Upcoming performers include Covie the Band, Corina Grove, and The Special Edition Band. See the list with dates and times at the ATTPAC website link above.
Lakefront Live at Bath House Cultural Center
The Bath House Cultural Center will offer five free Lakefront Live concerts between September and November.
Mark your calendar for Tuesday nights at 7:30 pm to see these local musicians:
9/17 – Madame X
10/1 – Honin
10/15 – Chloe Rogers-Campbell
10/29 – Opulence
11/12 – Hee Yun Kim & Friends
Be sure to check out this online brochure (PDF format) of all upcoming fall events at the Bath House.
Wednesday Patio Sessions and Lakeside Live at The Sound at Cypress Waters
The Sound at Cypress Waters hosts two different free live music programs (and three shows) each week from September through November.
- Wednesday Patio Sessions are on Wednesdays starting at 6 pm on the Landon Winery patio.
- Lakeside Live concerts are scheduled on most Friday and Saturday nights at 8 pm in the Rogers-O’Brien Amphiteatre.
Check the events calendar for The Sound (linked above) to confirm dates and performers.
CityLine Live Fall Series at CityLine Plaza, Richardson
CityLine Plaza is the place for free live music every Friday and Saturday through Oct 26. The plaza is at a DART station and parking is free, so getting there isn’t too tough. Use the link above to visit the CityLine DFW website for the full lineup.
Live Music Series at Legacy West, Plano
Three free concerts remain in this September series in front of Free People in Legacy West.
Sept 14 | 7-9 pm | Gabby Minton in front of Free People
Sept 21 | 7-9 pm | Dev Wulf in front of Free People
Sept 28 | 7-9 pm | Ashton Edminster in front of Free People
Music Made Here, Garland
This concert series in downtown Garland has been held the first Friday of the month, and has two events left. See Dev Wulf and The Midnight Howl at 7 pm Oct 4 and Mike Tuck at 7 pm Nov 1.
Lakeside Music Series at The Shops at Lakeside, Flower Mound
On Friday nights through Nov 15, local musicians take the stage at this mixed use shopping center. Concerts are free, and so is parking (though it’s not particularly plentiful). Find food and drink at local restaurants, bring a lawn chair or blanket if you like, and be ready for the music to start around 7:30 pm.
Visit the Music Series web page (linked above) for a list of all upcoming performers.
Grapevine Main Live at Peace Plaza, Grapevine
There are six free concerts left in this music series in historic downtown Grapevine. The music starts at 7:30 pm on Friday nights in Peace Plaza, which is right outside Harvest Hall at the corner of Main Street and Dallas Road.
If you’d like to ride TexRail, you can get discount tickets using a promo code in the link above.
Remaining concert dates and performers include:
Sept 20 | Seger System – Ultimate Bob Seger Tribute
Sept 27 | 80’s Mix Tape
Oct 4 | Epic Unplugged
Oct 11 | Neon Prophets
Oct 18 | Zack King Band
Oct 25 | Destroyer | A Tribute to Kiss
