This weekend is all about eating and drinking, and it’s happening all across the city. Pick from Legacy Food Hall’s halloween parties, Park & Palate, Foodies at Nite, a tequila and taco festival, and Hennessy festival. If you’re in the mood for some laughs, Kevin Hart is in town. And if you’re ready for Halloween, catch Psycho at the Majestic. And when all else fails, there's always the best haunted houses in Dallas. Here's everything you need to do in town over the next few days.
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LOL, LMAO and ROFL with Kevin Hart
October 26
American Airlines Center
Whether it’s in film, TV, or on his own stand-up, Kevin Hart knows how to make people laugh. His The Irresponsible Tour hits Dallas this weekend for a night that will be full of laughs. His performances have been selling out across the country, so get your tickets early.
Cost: Tickets start from $61.50.
Get a headstart on the festivities at Hall-O-Ween
October 26-28
Legacy Food Hall
You don’t have to wait until October 31 to celebrate Halloween. Start early this weekend at Legacy Food Hall where they’ll have events going on all weekend. The festivities get started on Friday with a Spooky DJ dance party. On Saturday, there will be haunted brewery tours, followed by live music and a costume contest. Keep it going on Sunday with more of the same and NFL watch parties.
Cost: Admission is free.
Try the best foods in the city at Park & Palate
October 26-27
Klyde Warren Park
Do you think you could try samples from 20 different Dallas-area restaurants in one night? Find out for yourself at Park & Palate. The event will also feature 20 different spirits, local brews and wines. One ticket gets you access to try all of them so come hungry, come thirsty.
Cost: Tickets are $75.
Run for a good cause at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
October 27
NorthPark Center
Every October, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure comes to Dallas. The goal of the race is to raise money for breast cancer research and programs. You don’t have to be an elite runner to participate, there’s a 1K, a 5K fun run, and a timed 5K.
Cost: Registration starts from $35.
Get some late-night bites at Foodies at Nite
October 27
Dallas Farmers Market
Do you stan for FAN (Foodies at Nite)? The night market and food festival will feature more than 30 Dallas-area food vendors along with music and entertainment. FAN gives a chances for local entrepreneurs and businesses to show off their good in one fun night.
Cost: Tickets are $12.
Eat and drink your way through the Tequila, Taco and Cerveza Fest
October 27
AirHogs Stadium
This festival is the stuff of tequila snobs' dreams. The event will feature more than 40 tequilas, all available for sampling. Cleanse your palate with some cerveza and feed you palate with some tacos (there will be more than 10 kinds of tacos). There will be tons of entertainment to see while you eat and drink including mariachis, luchadores, water pong, corn horn, and more.
Cost: Tickets start from $10.
Sip on some Henny at Hennything Fest
October 27
Dallas City Hall
Hennything goes at the Hennything Fest. Okay, maybe not everything. This festival celebrates everything Hennessy and it features local bands, DJs, games and, of course, some cognac cocktails for sipping. Come thirsty.
Cost: Tickets start from $18
Learn about and celebrate Dia de los Muertos
October 27
Latino Cultural Center
If you’ve cried your way through Coco, you probably know what Dia de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is by now. Learn more about the holiday at the Latino Cultural Center. The event will feature music, sugar skulls, face painting and other art activities. You can also stroll through the galleries and check out some art and Day of the Dead altars.
Cost: Admission is free.
Get ready for Halloween with Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho
October 28
Majestic Theatre
As a rule, it’s good practice to watch Halloween-related, scary or horror films to prepare for Halloween. This Sunday the Majestic Theatre will be screening Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. If you’ve never seen it, you’re in for a treat -- a film considered one of the greatest of all time.
Cost: Tickets are $10.
Sing “Congratulations” with Post Malone
October 28
Dos Equis Pavilion
D-FW’s own Post Malone returns to North Texas for what he’s calling Posty Fest. The show will feature him and Travis Scott. With hits like “Better Now” and “Rockstar” Post has been one of the most popular artists of the last year, and tickets are going fast so you don’t want to miss this one.
Cost: Look for tickets on secondary markets.
Hit up one of the best haunted houses in Dallas
Through Halloween
Various locations
'Tis the season to terrify yourself after all. Dallas's lineup of haunted houses only gets creepier every year. Check out our full guide to the best ones around here.
Cost: Varies by location
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