Get ready for all of the pumpkins, candy and trick-or-treating, because these are the events you'll want to pencil into your calendar this month.
October 1-31 | Howell Farms
Glowing eyes flicker behind pumpkin faces on the chilly October night. Candlelit paths filled with over 3,000 hand-carved pumpkins guide you through a maze in the dark. Fiery batons are tossed in the air, families challenge each other to outdoor games and everyone stops to take a selfie (or 10). Pumpkin Nights is back at Howell Farms, and it’s one amazing Halloween tradition you’ll want to be a part of! If you like all things spooky with none of the gore, scare or horror, then Pumpkin Nights is just for you. It’s a perfectly curated fall wonderland, designed for all ages to enjoy.
October 9 | Texas Motor Speedway
Bubbles make everything better. Bubbly drinks, bubble baths, bubble parties — they’re great for everyone, no matter your age! That’s why the Bubble Run, billed as a “Good Clean Run,” is one of the most anticipated 5K events for families. It’s an easy walk or run, starting and ending with giant foam cannons spraying gigantic bubbles, a DJ playing fun music and four colorful bubble surprises throughout the race. The after-party includes even more music, bubbles and delicious food to help you refuel. Not to burst your bubble, but you’ll be super disappointed if you miss this one!
October 16 | Panther Island Pavilion
Enchanting lanterns glow softly in the night sky. Thousands of paper lanterns float lazily through the water as people gather around to make wishes, dance in the light around the flickering flames and read the sweet messages printed on the side. It’s like a moment from a movie scene, so captivating and surreal, and it’s happening right here at the Water Lantern Festival! Your ticket includes a floating lantern kit that you can decorate, a commemorative drawstring bag and the cleanup fee.
October 17 | American Airlines Center
Count one Mississippi, two Mississippi, three — and it’ll be time for Kane Brown to come to Texas! The sensual “Worship You” country singer is known for his powerful vocals, unforgettable lyrics and social media savvy. With his irresistible music, handsome demeanor and deep love of family that shines through every song, you’ll have gotten one thing right when you go to see Kane Brown live!
October 19-24 | Bass Hall
After the stunning Apple TV-filmed performance of “Come From Away” was released in September, we are more anxious than ever to see this breathtaking show in person. The musical, written by Tony Award nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, tells the true story of 7,000 stranded air passengers after the 2001 terrorist attacks and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Music, friendliness and strength help bond people and create lasting memories. Buy your tickets today to find out why “Come From Away” is a Best Musical winner and “New York Times” critics’ pick!
October 22 | Dos Equis Pavilion
America’s three most famous brothers are back performing live once again! After their 2019 Happiness Begins tour sold over 1.2 million tickets and grossed over $120 million, the pop trio is back with their Remember This tour, featuring multi-platinum country superstar Kelsea Ballerini. Since reuniting in 2019, the band has released their first No. 1 hit with “Sucker,” an Amazon original film and their third No. 1 album debut “Happiness Begins.” They also won three Billboard Music Awards and one iHeartRadio award in 2020. Expect to hear a mix of fan-favorite hits and new songs, like “Remember This” and “Leave Before You Love Me.”
October 23 | Arlington
Beers, barbecue and Texas — what could be better? Everything you love about the Lone Star State is celebrated in the new Big Tex Run. Choose the 5K or 10K course, where you will be treated to beautiful views of AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field Ballpark. Afterward, put on your event T-shirt and finisher’s medal (complete with a built-in bottle opener) and join the afterparty at Texas Live!, featuring free beers from Revolver Brewing. If you’re hungry, there’s plenty of delicious barbecue available to purchase. This will be a fun race with a Texas-sized after-party!
October 24 | The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory
Despite releasing his first mixtape back in 2007, Machine Gun Kelly has recently exploded in popularity. In 2020, his fifth punk-rock album, “Tickets To My Downfall,” was one of the only rock albums to top the Billboard 200 in the entire year, and this year’s highly anticipated “Born With Horns” (also produced by Blink-182’s Travis Barker) is expected to be just as popular. The artist also won two Billboard Music Awards in 2021 for Top Rock Artist and Top Rock Album, as well as an iHeartRadio Award for Alternative Rock Album of the Year. Catch him live this month, playing hits like “Papercuts,” “Love Race” and “Bloody Valentine.”
November 5 | American Airlines Center
You already love watching him on TV, social media and podcasts, but now you can see comedian Trevor Noah live as part of his Back to Abnormal tour! Noah is the host of the Emmy Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central and has written, produced and starred in 11 comedy specials throughout his career. His ability to blend humor with compassion for issues like racism and immigration led him to receive an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Variety Show and a Grammy Award nomination for Best Comedy Album. He is also the author of the No. 1 “New York Times” bestseller, “Born A Crime: Stories From A South African Childhood.”