Things to do in Dallas this weekend: October 28-30

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There is plenty to do in and around Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend.

Each week, FOX 4 will update viewers and readers on Things to Do in Dallas. Download the FOX 4 News App, follow FOX 4 on social media channels for weekly updates.

Friday, October 28

Lizzo at the American Airlines Center
She's won a Grammy, an Emmy, two Soul Train Music Awards, a Billboard Music Award, a BET Award, owns a Guinness World Record and even played James Madison's flute. Now Lizzo comes to the AAC for ‘The Special Tour’. Special Guest Latto will also perform.
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 05: Lizzo Performs Live At Saint Andrew's Hall For SiriusXM's Small Stage Series Presented By American Express on October 05, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

All You Can Eatly
What better way to spend the weekend than eating some of the best pasta DFW has to offer. Eatly Dallas is shutting down its usual service for a one-of-a-kind event with more than 30 food stations with guest Chefs cooking up hundreds of artisanal Italian foods. There will be demonstrations, workshops, live music and even a Halloween costume contest. Just be ready to chow down.
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'All You Can Eataly' event features some of Dallas' best food and drinks

For one night only, the Eataly Marketplace will be closed to the public but open to celebrate with endless food, drinks and live entertainment. It's for the "All You Can Eataly" event.

Frights‘n Lights at Riders Stadium in Frisco
Spooky season is officially here! All of October, the family fun Halloween event will have a hay maze, foam pit and plenty of other fun events. Frights‘n Lights is open this Wednesday through Monday to close out the month.
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'Frights n Lights' returns for Halloween fun

A Halloween adventure is back this year with new interactive activities. "Frights n Lights" at Riders Field in Frisco has just the right amount of silly and spooky. Good Day's Hanna Battah got a preview.

‘Till’
The new movie tells the true story of the lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till in Mississippi in 1955 through the eyes of the boy's mother Mamie Til-Mobley. The movie will be playing at movie theaters across DFW and around the nation starting this Friday.
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Film about Emmitt Till's mother opens in theaters

The new film "Till" portrays a mother's heartbreak after a horrific murder and the crime that put her at the center of a struggle for social justice. Good Day talked to actress Danielle Deadwyler about her powerful performance as Mamie Till-Mobley.

Saturday, October 29

Ennis Autumn Daze
Celebrate the Fall in downtown Ennis. There will be a hay maze and pumpkin patch with more than 16,000 pumpkins. Five world-renowned pumpkin carvers will also be on hand. There's also going to be a corn hole tournament with a cash prize. Pat Green performs Saturday night. The event runs Friday to Sunday, Ticket prices for Saturday is $5 per person before 4 p.m. and $10 after 4 p.m. and admission on Sunday is $5 all day. Children 12 and under are free throughout the weekend.
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Autumn Daze: Fall festival takes over historic downtown Ennis

Part of historic downtown Ennis was transformed for a fall festival happening this weekend. Good Days' Tisia Muzinga got a preview of Ennis Autumn Daze, which includes 16,000 pumpkins of all sizes

2022 Dallas Dia de los Muertos Parade and Festival
The third annual Dallas Dia de los Muertos Festival starts this Saturday at 2 p.m. at Dallas City Hall with the parade from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event meant to celebrate the living and the dead will have live music, concessions, arts & crafts and more!
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Lone Star Circus: ‘Wild West Circus’ at Frisco Fresh Market
The Lone Star Circus comes to Frisco Fresh Market from Friday, October 28 to Monday, October 31. There will be acrobatics, aerialists, contortionists, illusions, dances, music and more. Event organizers call it a ‘stunning, fearless and funny show with a touch of vintage’.
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Lone Star Circus bring new show to Frisco and Dallas

The Lone Star Circus is saddled up with an all-new show happening this weekend.. Founder and artistic director Fanny Kerwich joined Good Day to explain what's so special about this circus.

The Improvised Horror Movie at Dallas Comedy Club
October is spooky season, but it can also be pretty funny. The Improvised Horror Movie at the Dallas Comedy Club is back for its 9th year. Some of DFW's funniest improvisers use classic tropes and characters to make up a horror movie on the spot. There are shows this Friday and Saturday, and it is different every time!
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Sunday, October 30

Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering at Fort Worth Stockyards
The 31st anniversary of the authentic western experience is happening this weekend. Head to the Fort Worth Stockyards Friday, Saturday or Sunday to listen to Cowboy music, watch a Ranch Rodeo or check out a Cowboy Trapping and Trade Show.
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Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering returns to Fort Worth Stockyards

A true Western experience returns to the Fort Worth Stockyards this weekend. The Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering starts Friday and runs through Sunday.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert at the Meyerson Symphony Center
Watch the magic of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets on the big screen with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams' incredible score. There are showings Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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See 'The Hollow' in Fort Worth before its New York debut

Just in time for Halloween, a new spooky show is coming to the stage in Fort Worth before heading to New York for a world premiere. Good Day talked to actor John Rapson, who stars in the one-man show 'The Hollow.'

Halloween Bash + Costume Contest at The Statler
See some of the craziest costumes at a massive party at the Statler Hotel. DJ RUCKUS, who GQ once called the "most sought after DJ in the world." Bring your A-game for the costume contest, the winner gets $1,000 in cash and a 1 night stay at the Statler.
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Dallas Stars Hall of Fame Induction Gala
See the legends of Dallas hockey honored at the team's first ever Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Sunday at Gilley's South Side Ballroom former Stars captain Derian Hatcher and former GM and head coach Bob Gainey will be honored at the event. Mike Modano, Jere Lehtinen, Richard Matvichuck, former GM Doug Armstron and former broadcaster Ralph Strangis are scheduled to attend the event.
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Dallas Stars celebrate Hall of Fame weekend

The Dallas Stars play at home tonight and will prep for the team's first Hall of Fame weekend. Former Stars goaltender Marty Turco, who is now the team's director of community development, talked to Good Day about the season, the new head coach, the inaugural Hall of Fame class and the team's community projects.

Free Things To Do This Weekend

Booker T. Washington High School 100th Anniversary
A centennial concert will be held on Friday at Fair Park Music Hall. The concert will have a 100-voice choir and 200 performers. There will also be visual arts exhibits on Saturday and a special anniversary event on Sunday.
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Booker T. Washington High School celebrates 100th anniversary with events

This weekend marks the 100th anniversary of a Dallas ISD high school known for training some legendary artists like Norah Jones, Roy Hargrove and Erykah Badu. Booker T. High School for the Performing Arts principal Dr. Scott Rudes joined Good Day to talk about the free events that are part of a three-day centennial celebration.

Movies in the Park: Hocus Pocus at Klyde Warren Park
Klyde Warren Park is getting into the Halloween spirit on Saturday. Stop by the park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a special screening of the Halloween favorite Hocus Pocus.
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Halloween Spook-tacular at Half Price Books
Come to the Flagship Half Price Books on Northwest Highway in Dallas for a special Halloween event. On Sunday, Oct. 30 there will be a ‘Treat or Treat’ scavenger hunt for candy and other prizes.
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