October 20, 2012
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| 10:00 am | State Fair of Texas. State Fair of Texas features amusement rides, shows, food, games, livestock and much more. The Fair attracts millions of visitor… Fair Park. (Festivals - Carnival / Fair). 214-670-8400 |
| 10:00 am- 10:00 pm | Chinese Lantern Festival. By day, it's a collection of authentic Chinese art featuring pandas, flamingos, even a 110-yard-long, larger-than-life dragon. B… Fair Park. (Festivals - Cultural). 214-670-8400 |
| 11:00 am | Barnes & Noble South Arlington Story Time. Children of all ages can come to Barnes & Noble to hear their favorite stories read to them. Children must be accompanied by an… Barnes & Noble South Arlington. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-472-7559 |
| 7:00 pm- 12:00 am | Zombie Manor. DFW's most original and unique Halloween experience. Learn the legend of Landrun Manor which is now inhabited by "The Caretaker… Zombie Manor. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 817-478-7430 |
| 7:00 pm- 12:00 am | Cutting Edge Haunted House. Located in a 100-year-old abandoned meat packing plant in a section of Fort Worth historically dubbed as "Hell's Half Acre," the… Cutting Edge Haunted House. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 817-348-8444 |
| 7:30 pm- 12:00 am | Moxley Manor Haunted House. Featuring some of the most intense scenes and high quality scare tactics. Moxley Manor features detailed scenes and movie quali… Moxley Manor Haunted House. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). |
| 7:30 pm- 1:30 am | Screams. Screams Halloween Theme Park includes five haunted attractions, Castle of Darkness, 3D Pirates of Peril, Unkle Koy's Klown Maze… Screams Halloween Theme Park. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 972-938-3247 |
| 8:00 pm- 1:00 am | Slaughter House. The Slaughter House has been completely renovated since its move to the new 16,000 square-foot Deep Ellum location. With somethi… Slaughter House. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 214-999-0708 |
| 8:00 pm | Madonna.  Madonna is an American singer and song writer performing live on stage. Hit songs include "Like a Virgin", "Vogue", and "Like a… American Airlines Center. (Arts - Concerts). 214-221-8326 |
| Occupy Dallas. Join protestors supporting people over profits as part of the national movement that began as Occupy Wall Street on Sept. 17th.… Pioneer Plaza. (Community - Organization). 214-939-2724 |
Festivals
| 10:00 am | State Fair of Texas. State Fair of Texas features amusement rides, shows, food, games, livestock and much more. The Fair attracts millions of visitor… Fair Park. (Festivals - Carnival / Fair). 214-670-8400 |
| 10:00 am- 10:00 pm | Chinese Lantern Festival. By day, it's a collection of authentic Chinese art featuring pandas, flamingos, even a 110-yard-long, larger-than-life dragon. B… Fair Park. (Festivals - Cultural). 214-670-8400 |
| 11:00 am- 10:00 pm | Bloomin' Bluegrass Festival & Chili Cook-Off. The event will feature Grammy award winning bluegrass artists, a taste of some of the best chili in DFW & the magnificent Rose G… Farmers Branch Historical Park. (Festivals - Music). 972-919-2620 |
| 11:00 am- 2:00 pm | Pumpkins in the Park. Hundreds of pumpkins will be in Turtle Creek Park this year creating a beautiful fall display for the public to enjoy. Along wit… Turtle Creek Park. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). |
| 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm | WorldFest - A Celebration of World Cultures. Eat ethnic food at our international food court, shop at our marketplace, listen to music from all over the world and craft with… Addison Circle Park. (Festivals - Cultural). 214-965-8400 |
| 5:00 pm | Magnolia at the Modern. The Magnolia at the Modern is an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films. Ticket sales begin two hours prior to show… Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. (Festivals - Film Festival). 817-738-9215 |
| 7:00 pm- 12:00 am | Zombie Manor. DFW's most original and unique Halloween experience. Learn the legend of Landrun Manor which is now inhabited by "The Caretaker… Zombie Manor. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 817-478-7430 |
| 7:00 pm- 12:00 am | Cutting Edge Haunted House. Located in a 100-year-old abandoned meat packing plant in a section of Fort Worth historically dubbed as "Hell's Half Acre," the… Cutting Edge Haunted House. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 817-348-8444 |
| 7:30 pm- 12:00 am | Moxley Manor Haunted House. Featuring some of the most intense scenes and high quality scare tactics. Moxley Manor features detailed scenes and movie quali… Moxley Manor Haunted House. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). |
| 7:30 pm- 1:30 am | Screams. Screams Halloween Theme Park includes five haunted attractions, Castle of Darkness, 3D Pirates of Peril, Unkle Koy's Klown Maze… Screams Halloween Theme Park. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 972-938-3247 |
| 8:00 pm- 1:00 am | Slaughter House. The Slaughter House has been completely renovated since its move to the new 16,000 square-foot Deep Ellum location. With somethi… Slaughter House. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 214-999-0708 |
The Arts
| 9:00 am- 5:00 pm | Chihuly at the Dallas Arboretum. Featuring dramatic glass sculptures in more than 15 locations throughout the 66-acre Arboretum. Artist info: Dale Chihuly create… Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-327-8263 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Joseph Csatari Exhibit. Works from this American realist artist and illustrator, who has had a long involvement with the Boy Scouts of America, are on d… National Scouting Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 800-303-3047 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Norman Rockwell And The Art of Scouting. Works from the iconic American artist, Norman Rockwell, who has long been associated with the Boy Scouts of America, are on disp… National Scouting Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 800-303-3047 |
| 11:00 am- 4:00 pm | Linder Exhibition at The Goss-Michael Foundation. The Goss-Michael foundation is happy to present a solo show by one of the most important British artists of her generation, Lind… The Goss-Michael Foundation. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 214-696-0555 |
| 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Child Prodigy: A Diverse Collection Of Artwork By Autumn de Forest. An impressive collection of original artwork by child prodigy Autumn de Forest will be on exhibition and available for acquisiti… Wisby-Smith Fine Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). |
| 2:00 pm | Guided Tours. Explore the museum with a docent who will take you to see highlights from the permanent collection. The tour begins at the Infor… Amon Carter Museum. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 817-738-1933 |
| 2:00 pm | The Addams Family. This adaption of the smash Broadway musical tells the story of what happens when Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of dark… Music Hall at Fair Park. (Performance - Musical). 214-565-1116 |
| 2:00 pm | Deer Camp: The Musical. Follows 4 fearless deer hunters on their hilarious annual trek to deer camp. But things are looking bleak this season. After dec… Eisemann Center for Performing Arts. (Performance - Musical). 972-744-4650 |
| 8:00 pm | The Addams Family. This adaption of the smash Broadway musical tells the story of what happens when Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of dark… Music Hall at Fair Park. (Performance - Musical). 214-565-1116 |
| 8:00 pm | Herd 'Em Through the Grapevine. There's trouble in the vineyard! Someone has popped the cork of Jacques Bordeaux, the local would-be wine maker, and a Texas Ran… Texas Star Dinner Theater. (Performance - Dinner Theater). 817-337-1882 |
| 8:00 pm | Madonna. Madonna is an American singer and song writer performing live on stage. Hit songs include "Like a Virgin", "Vogue", and "Like a… American Airlines Center. (Arts - Concerts). 214-221-8326 |
| 8:00 pm | Dallas Symphony Orchestra: Divine Dvorak. Performing two of the Czech composer's most popular and potent pieces, full of festive feeling and ardent melodies. Morton Meyerson Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 214-692-0203 |
| 8:00 pm | Deer Camp: The Musical. Follows 4 fearless deer hunters on their hilarious annual trek to deer camp. But things are looking bleak this season. After dec… Eisemann Center for Performing Arts. (Performance - Musical). 972-744-4650 |
Sports
| 3:30 am | Southern Methodist Mustangs vs. Houston Cougars. College Football Game. Gerald J. Ford Stadium. (Sports - College Football). |
| 10:00 am- 11:00 pm | American Drag Racing League's World Finals VIII. Seven all-professional, eighth-mile drag racing classes: Summit Racing Equipment Top Sportsman, Aeromotive Fuel Systems Pro Modi… Texas Motorplex. (Sports - Car Racing). 972-878-2641 |
| 1:00 pm | TCU Horned Frogs vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders. College Football Game. Amon G. Carter Stadium. (Sports - College Football). 817-257-FROG |
| 8:00 pm | Stockyards Championship Rodeo. Traditional rodeo events including bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, tie down roping, team roping, breakaway ro… Cowtown Coliseum. (Sports - Rodeo). 817-625-1025 |
For Children
| 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Touch-A-Truck. Touch-A-Truck is a car show like no other, where kids are invited to sit in/on, honk the horn, explore, and learn about the vehi… Valley View Center. (Kids - Children's Activities). 214-280-2575 |
| 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | FortWorth Child Model Search 2013. Representatives from the children's division at Kim Dawson Agency will be on hand as well looking for fresh faces to add to thei… Ridgmar Mall. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-731-0856 |
| 11:00 am | Barnes & Noble South Arlington Story Time. Children of all ages can come to Barnes & Noble to hear their favorite stories read to them. Children must be accompanied by an… Barnes & Noble South Arlington. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-472-7559 |
| 11:00 am- 12:00 pm | Polar Ice House Grapevine Offers Kids First Hockey Program. This special program consists of four sessions designed to provide players with no previous skating experience with basic instru… Polar Ice House of Grapevine. (Kids - Children's Activities). 972-874-1930 |
| 1:00 pm | The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Mark Twain's beloved novel comes to life in this new adaptation of the classic coming-of-age story. Casa Manana. (Kids Theater). 817-332-2272 |
| 2:00 pm | Saturday Storytime. A new story and related activities will entertain children each week. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 817-737-0444 |
| 2:15 pm | An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe. Experience some of Edgar Allan Poe's most memorable works such as The Tell-Tale Heart and The Raven. Even hear from Poe himself… Plano Children's Theatre. (Kids Theater). 972-422-2575 |
| 5:00 pm | The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Mark Twain's beloved novel comes to life in this new adaptation of the classic coming-of-age story. Casa Manana. (Kids Theater). 817-332-2272 |
| 7:15 pm | An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe. Experience some of Edgar Allan Poe's most memorable works such as The Tell-Tale Heart and The Raven. Even hear from Poe himself… Plano Children's Theatre. (Kids Theater). 972-422-2575 |
Business
| 9:00 am- 2:00 am | Big Android BBQ. The Big Android BBQ is the world's preeminent mobile technology conference for Android developers and enthusiasts alike. Dallas Metro Area. (Business - Conference). |
Community
| 9:00 am- 11:00 am | Eggs, Economics and the Election. Eggs, Economics and the Election will be presented by Dr. Timothy G. Nash, Dr. Adam Guerrero, and Professor Sabine Adams. The d… Hilton Anatole. (Community - Panel Discussion / Forum). 972-293-5492 |
| 10:00 am | 360: Artists, Critics, Curators Speaker Series. Featuring artist Eva Rothschild. Learn about the ever-expanding definition of sculpture and the thought-process behind some of t… Nasher Sculpture Center. (Community - Lecture). 214-242-5100 |
| 6:00 pm- 10:00 pm | A Night of Glitz and Glam. The Corps of Volunteers is hosting a cabaret-themed benefit featuring one of a kind vocal performances by Denise Lee, Dru River… The Brick Bar. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 214-521-3154 |
| Occupy Dallas. Join protestors supporting people over profits as part of the national movement that began as Occupy Wall Street on Sept. 17th.… Pioneer Plaza. (Community - Organization). 214-939-2724 |
Health & Fitness
| 7:00 am | Red Balloon Run and Ride. Join the Red Balloon Run & Ride! All funds raised will benefit Children's Medical Center. Participate in the following:.1k kids… Dallas Metro Area. (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike). |
| 8:30 am | Dallas/Fort Worth Walk Now for Autism Speaks. The Day includes an extensive Resource Fair of local autism community service providers, family-friendly activities and entertai… Dallas Metro Area. (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike). 972-960-6227 |
| 9:30 am | Komen Dallas Race for the Cure. Join the Dallas County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen in celebrating 30 years of supporting our Dallas County neighbors in the brea… NorthPark Center. (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike). 214-750-7223 |
Miscellaneous
| 7:00 am- 10:00 pm | Fly A Sim. Everyone gets the exciting opportunity to fly a real jet simulator! Flights offer full motion, sound and visuals. Gift Certific… Flight Safety Learning Center. (Miscellaneous). 972-242-5999 |
| 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm | Laser Skate. Ice skate to laser lights, great music and a DJ. Polar Ice House of Grapevine. (Miscellaneous). 972-874-1930 |
Dining Specials
| 8:00 pm | Medieval Experience. A beautiful fish-filled moat beneath the drawbridge will lead you to the auditorium where you will dine and view a jousting matc… Medieval Times. (Dining - Dinner Show). 214-761-1800 |
Nightlife
| 9:00 pm- 2:00 am | Live Music. Live music and a new band showcase each Wednesday night. Ridglea Theater. (Nightlife - Live Music). 817-738-9500 |
| Cowboys Red River Live Music night. Live music every night with James Hinds and 'Runnin Behind. Cowboys Red River. (Nightlife - Live Music). 214-352-1796 |
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