Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here is a list of five events happening in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth area Sept. 25-27.<\/p>\n
This list is not comprehensive and events are subject to change.<\/p>\n
1. McKinney Oktoberfest<\/a><\/p>\n Community members are invited to don their lederhosen and raise a toast to the 19th annual McKinney Oktoberfest in the city\u2019s historic downtown district.\u00a0<\/p>\n The family-friendly event features live music performances, weenie dog races, beer stein races, bratwurst eating competitions, a rock climbing wall, a petting zoo and carnival rides.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sept. 25, 5-11 p.m.; Sept. 26, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sept. 27, noon-5 p.m.<\/p>\n Free (admission)<\/p>\n 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney<\/p>\n 2. Fall Plano Train Show<\/a><\/p>\n The Fall Plano Train Show returns for its seventh year with more than 250 vendor and display tables and 14 model railroad displays.<\/p>\n The family-friendly event is hosted by the North Texas Council of Railroad Clubs at the Plano Event Center.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/p>\n $11 (adults), free (children)<\/p>\n 2000 Convention Center Blvd., Plano<\/p>\n 3. Grapevine Touch-a-Truck<\/a><\/p>\n Grapevine\u2019s annual Touch-a-Truck event gives families an opportunity to get a closer look at a variety of trucks, emergency vehicles and construction equipment serving the city daily.\u00a0<\/p>\n Guests can enjoy snow cones, face painting, a trackless train and photo opportunities.\u00a0<\/p>\n