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• Addison Outdoors Barks & Beats Featuring Ruel Thomas | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 7-9 p.m. | Addison Circle Park, Addison | Free | Your four-legged friend will enjoy socializing with other pets as you enjoy live music presented by Addison Outdoors.
• Aura Photography | Thursday, Sept. 26 | Times vary | Miracles of Joy, Lewisville | $30+ | Learn about aura photography, color charts, and receive a professional interpretation in this class.

• Fort Worth Oktoberfest 2024 | Friday, Sept. 27 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Trinity River Trail, Fort Worth | $10+ | Fill up bier steins, enjoy shopping in the Marktplatz, contests, carnival rides, a 5k, and more.
• THE DROP: Cure for Paranoia, We Them Grays, Curl, Scuttino | Friday, Sept. 27 | 7-9 p.m. | The Kessler | Get ready for a celebration of local artistry as four local bands hit the stage.

• Dinner Detective Interactive True Crime Dinner Show | Saturday, Sept. 28 | Times vary | Hilton Garden Inn Downtown | $72 | Join this engaging and unique murder mystery dinner theatre performance that’s played since 2004.
• Tequila & Tacos: Adults Only Night | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 6-9 p.m. | The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden DeGolyer House | $85+ | Taste six Socorro Tequila cocktails, enjoy a taco buffet, and dance the night away to live Latin music.

• Richardson’s Cottonwood Festival is back on Saturday, Oct. 5. The two-day festival will feature 200 artist booths, food trucks, craft beer, kid art stations, a chalk walk, and live performances.

• The Crow Museum’s second location has finally broken ground. Check out this gallery of pictures from the ribbon-cutting ceremony. (Community Impact)

• Linkin Park will be coming to Globe Life Field on Friday, Nov. 8. Vocalist Emily Armstrong will replace the late frontman Chester Bennington. This will be their only North American stop. (Dallas Observer)

• A new Italian restaurant is now open in Uptown offering affordable pastas and wines. San Marzano says it is the only pasta spot in Dallas offering $7 glasses of wine and $14 house-made pasta. (Dallas Morning News)

• WFAA Meteorologist Mariel Ruiz is keeping tabs on Hurricane Helene. The aftermath of the Florida event could potentially be felt in the metroplex as severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect in certain areas of DFW.

• Dallas’ tallest tower is reaching new horizons. It will be redeveloped by new investors buying Bank of America Plaza. The $350 million redevelopment would add a 300-key hotel to the tower and upgrade the surrounding street into a pedestrian-friendly area with restaurants and shops. It will reopen in 2027. (Dallas Business Journal)

• “Objects of Desire” is a new art gallery debuting this fall in Dallas’ Design District. The installation features works from contemporary artist Auguste Rodin and other artists in the modern art world. (Paper City Magazine)

• The Boys have to win their next game. Let’s talk strategy. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

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Do...

• Wear comfortable clothing and stay hydrated.
• Check out our State Fair of Texas 2024: What to know before you go guide for the latest on performances, parking, hours, etc.
• Plan to arrive early, as parking and traffic can be frustrating. Parking is $30 per space. We also recommend taking either the DART or a rideshare.
• Bring cash. While many vendors accept cards, some might only take cash.
• Check out the food winners of the Big Tex Choice Awards.

Don’t...

• Bring selfie sticks, tripods, monopods, and similar items. These items are not allowed on fairgrounds without a media pass.
• Make large signs or props, they aren’t allowed on fairgrounds.
• Overpack. Keep it light— you will be doing a lot of walking.
• Bring your pet. Pets are not allowed on fairgrounds unless they are emotional support animals.