Gourd times

• Dallas Farmers Market | Sept. 21-Oct. 31 | The Shed at the Dallas Farmers Market | There are 25 different varieties of locally grown pumpkins to choose from + these gourds are expected to last a bit longer since they didn’t have to travel far before being sold.
• Pumpkin Patch | Sept. 30-Oct. 31 | St. James Episcopal Church | This program has been around since 1997, offering Dallasites pumpkins of all different shapes and sizes. Keep reading for more details on a family-friendly event here at the end of October.

PSL in DAL

• B-Side Coffee | The seasonal drink here packs a punch, and it comes with warm spice cold foam on top. Or, switch things up and try the maple cream cold brew, which also feels seasonally appropriate.
• Sip Stir Coffee House | Their spiced chai tea latte is great for anyone looking to avoid strong coffee flavors, but still wants in on the seasonal fun.

Fest with the best

• Fright Fest | Saturday, Sept. 21-Sunday, Nov. 3 | Six Flags | Leave the kids at home — unless they are brave — because ghoulish creatures will lurk the amusement park in the evening.
• State Fair of Texas | Saturday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Oct. 20 | Fair Park | This annual event is back and its always marks the start of fall in our minds.

• “Gardens of Gold” Daffodil Project | Monday, Sept. 23 | 12 a.m. | Colleyville Center | Purchase daffodil bulbs by Sept. 23 to support Colleyville’s community beautification project — make sure to plant this November so the flowers bloom next spring.
  
• Discover Downtown Dallas Food Tour | Monday, Sept. 23 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Dallas | $89 | Enjoy being a tourist in your own city and explore some of Dallas’ restaurants, art installations, and hidden gems.

• Expressive Art Class (Women’s Group) | Tuesday, Sept. 24 | Meow Wolf Grapevine, Grapevine | $25 | Spend an evening de-stressing through a creative art therapy program designed to be a safe space for healing and self-expression.

• Pumpkins & Pints Nights | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 6-9 p.m. | The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Pumpkin Village | $9+ | Try local craft beers and wine while listening to live music.

• Southern Gateway Deck Park, a five-acre park off I-35, is now officially named Halperin Park after a $23 million donation from the James and Gayle Halperin Foundation. Jim Halperin is a co-founder of Heritage Auctions in Dallas, the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer. (Dallas Observer)

• Coming soon to the Latimer District: Cash Cow Dallas. The VIP-style bar and entertainment venue offers cocktails, light bites, and sophisticated lighting designs + LED screens to set the mood. Grab some friends and dance the night away to both local and celebrity DJs on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. (CultureMap Dallas)

• Two Dallas-based developers are planning to buy the Bank of America Plaza for around $350 million. The devs — Mike Hoque of Hoque Global and Mike Ablon of PegasusAblon — want to bring a 300-room hotel to the area. (Dallas Business Journal)

• The numbers are in: North Texans raised over $68 million for 3,200 local nonprofits for North Texas Giving Day. All proceeds of each donation go to nonprofit organizations across 20 counties in North Texas. (FOX4 KDFW)

• Looking to try a one-of-a-kind beer? Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs announced a limited-edition Mustard Beer, created through a collaboration with Martin House Brewing Company and Best Maid Dill Pickles. The unique beer is available at the State Fair and at Martin House’s taproom in Fort Worth until it is sold out. (The Dallas Morning News)

• “My bad,” FEMA, probably. The federal agency accidentally sent out an emergency email last week, declaring the Cowboys loss to the Saints as a “major disaster.” They quickly issued a correction, but the original message hinted at Cowboys fans being entitled to financial compensation. (WFAA)

• The new NHL 25 video game was released to all platforms on Friday + it gave Dallas Stars fans their first look at the virtual squad. Defenseman Miro Heiskanen led the team with the highest overall at 92, followed by winger Jason Robertson with an overall at 90. See both of them in real life as the Stars are currently in preseason action. (WFAA)

• Good news from Goodwins — Goodwins, a popular Dallas restaurant on Greenville Ave., is now serving a lunch menu Tuesday through Saturday. From oysters on the half to a turkey Tzatziki wrap, the popular restaurant offers a range of cocktails, entrees, and more. (The Dallas Morning News)

• A cold front is headed for Dallas, and WFAA’s Pete Delkus is predicting rain this week. Stay prepared by following him on X for more instant weather updates.

• Dallas Maverick Dereck Lively II should play more with Luka Doncic if the Mavs want to return to the NBA Finals again this year. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Mavs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

• Lyft’s Women+ Connect empowers women and nonbinary drivers. New drivers (of any gender) earn a $400 bonus for 40 rides in seven days. Terms apply.*

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