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From a Dallas Cowboys game to a car show, Dallas-Fort Worth residents have plenty of events to choose from this week.
Entertainment
DFW residents can kick off the Halloween season by visiting Pumpkin Nights from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at Howell Family Farms in Arlington, where they can enjoy a spooky festival of lights, sculptures and food. Tickets start at $34 to $38 per adult and $24 to $28 per child aged 4 to 12. Kids 3 and under enter for free. Tickets can be purchased online, and parking is $10 per car.
Automotive enthusiasts can enjoy an evening viewing cars at the Martin Fall Car Show from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at James Martin High School. This year’s car show is fall-themed and includes activities like face painting and pumpkin carving. Regular attendance is free.
This Saturday and Sunday, residents can attend an Oktoberfest event at Six Flags Over Texas, where German culture meets Texas rollercoasters. Beer, German food, live entertainment and family-friendly activities are available. Tickets start at $39.
Music
Attend a commemorative two-night concert, Treasures of the Heart, held by the Arlington Master Chorale, honoring Arlington’s 150th anniversary at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at First Baptist Arlington. Tickets can be purchased online for $18, and tickets bought at the door are $20, with students and children able to attend for free.
Sports
Support the Dallas Cowboys from home with a watch party at Texas Live in Arlington on Sunday when the team plays against the Green Bay Packers at 7:20 p.m. Cowboys fans can reserve a table in advance for better viewing options, with table bookings starting with a $250 spending minimum for four people.
Big Texas Run presents 15K, 10K and 5K races outside Globe Life Field on Saturday, with an after-party at the Texas Live after the races. The races begin at about 8 a.m. and are expected to end by 11 a.m., according to the event’s website, with registration pricing beginning at $66.59.