Everything happening in Garland this fall — dates, addresses, and links
Last updated: October 3, 2026. Events are subject to change. Always confirm details with the venue before heading out. Know about an event we missed? Let us know.
Family Garland's signature autumn festival features free live entertainment, a kid's zone, pumpkin patch photo op, pumpkin bowling, and festive food. The Guzzler 0.5K fun run (just 546 yards) is open to all fitness levels; this year's theme is '70s-inspired with live bands and a roller derby rink.
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Shopping Garland's monthly outdoor artisan market features hand-selected vintage and handmade goods plus farm-fresh, locally sourced foods. Held on the second Saturday of each month, it is one of downtown's most consistent community gathering events.
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Shopping An outdoor fall market at Garland's award-winning craft brewery featuring local vendors, seasonal artisan goods, and Lakewood's craft beers on the brewery's outdoor grounds. A relaxed Sunday afternoon outing for adults and families.
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Events An annual vintage car show held in Downtown Garland that benefits Hope Clinic, a free healthcare provider for low-income individuals and families. Hundreds of classic, antique, and custom vehicles are on display throughout the square.
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Faith First Baptist Church Garland hosts its annual Celebration of Life event benefiting Involved for Life, a ministry offering support and resources to women facing unplanned pregnancies. Open to the community; check fbcgarland.org for the confirmed date.
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Dining A large-scale, multi-day outdoor festival bringing over 40 food trucks and dozens of artisan vendors to Firewheel Town Center, with a fall and Halloween-inspired theme. Free admission; free registration enters attendees in daily meal giveaways.
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Events Garland's signature free Día de los Muertos celebration, presented by Visit Garland, features live cultural performances, artisan vendors at El Mercado, traditional community and student-created altars, food trucks, and a juried art exhibit at the Granville Arts Center. A Catrín/Catrina costume contest awards prizes for creativity.
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Family The City of Garland Parks & Recreation Department hosts its annual Trunk-or-Treat event for families, with decorated vehicles, candy, and Halloween fun for kids of all ages. Check garlandtx.gov/parks for location and time details.
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Family The City of Garland Parks & Recreation Department's annual Garland Graveyard Halloween event offers spooky fun for the whole community. Check garlandtx.gov/parks for specific venue and time details.
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Family The Garland Public Library hosts its recurring Sensory-Friendly Storytime, a welcoming and inclusive program designed for children with sensory sensitivities and their families. Also offered at the South Garland Library on Thursdays.
Visit Website → Events The City of Garland's free monthly Music Made Here outdoor concert series continues with its November installment, featuring live music, food from nearby downtown restaurants, and family-friendly activities. Held on the first Friday of each month.
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Events Tasha Studios presents two performances of 'What She's Having' at the Granville Arts Center in Garland. Tickets available through the Granville Arts Center box office.
Visit Website → Faith St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church hosts its annual fall Craft Bazaar inside Curran Hall, featuring local vendors selling handmade, vintage, and artisan goods. The entire community is welcome to this beloved fall fundraiser supporting parish ministries.
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Family Children bring their favorite stuffed animals and dolls for a special overnight adventure at the South Garland Library, with photos and a story of what the stuffies got up to. A beloved recurring library program for young readers.
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Shopping The second Saturday monthly outdoor artisan market in Downtown Garland continues into fall, with hand-selected vintage and handmade goods plus locally sourced foods. One of Garland's most consistent free community events.
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Family Kids ages 6–12 make a "dancing" robot puppet using simple materials in this hands-on STEAM craft program at the South Garland Library. Part of the library's ongoing fall family programming series.
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Events The Garland Symphony Orchestra performs its fall 2026 concert featuring Copland's El Salón México with cellist Iona Batchelder as guest soloist. Tickets available through the Granville Arts Center box office.
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Events The City of Garland's free monthly Music Made Here outdoor concert series presents its December installment on the first Friday of the month, with live music and family-friendly activities in Downtown Garland.
Visit Website → Family Garland's beloved annual Christmas celebration kicks off with the lighting of the Christmas tree, live music, a snow hill for tubing and snowman building, train rides, photos with Santa, reindeer, kid-friendly crafts, food, and a dance party. It is the night Garland officially opens the Christmas season.
Visit Website → Family The City of Garland Parks & Recreation Department hosts its annual Snacks with Santa event, giving children and families a chance to meet Santa, enjoy holiday treats, and celebrate the season. Check garlandtx.gov/parks for venue and registration details.
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Shopping The final monthly Urban Market of 2026 brings holiday shopping to Downtown Garland Square, with hand-selected vintage and handmade gifts, artisan goods, and locally sourced foods. A great spot to find unique holiday presents from local makers.
Visit Website → Dining Garland's annual Breakfast with Santa features crafts for kids, photos with Santa, and a buffet breakfast at Firewheel Golf Park's Branding Iron Restaurant. Reservations required; call 972-205-3958.
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Events A Lone Star Holiday concert co-headlined by the legendary Blind Boys of Alabama and Asleep at the Wheel, presented by Garland Cultural Arts at the Granville Arts Center. A rare pairing of gospel and Western swing for the holiday season.
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Events The Garland Symphony Orchestra presents its annual Holiday Pops concert featuring mezzo-soprano Lauren Randolph at the Granville Arts Center. A festive evening of holiday orchestral music for the whole family.
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Weekly markets, story times, and multi-week happenings you can catch all season.
Events Garland Civic Theatre presents the holiday classic 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' at the Granville Arts Center, opening December 4. Tickets available through the Granville Arts Center box office.
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Family A large-scale public art installation of colorful alebrije folk-art sculptures displayed throughout Downtown Garland Square, timed to the Día de los Muertos season. The free, walkable outdoor exhibit celebrates Mexican cultural heritage.
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Faith Good Shepherd Parish launches its fall 2026 faith formation season with adult and youth religious education programs offered in both English and Spanish. The bilingual parish serves one of Garland's largest Catholic communities with multiple Sunday Masses.
Visit Website → Faith First Baptist Church Garland, founded in 1868, hosts fall 2026 community worship services in Traditional, Contemporary, and Spanish-language styles, plus Wednesday evening programs including choir, youth discipleship, and Bible study. The church is also active in community outreach including Christmas on the Square.
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Faith Good Shepherd Catholic Parish offers Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following the 8:00 AM daily Mass through 10:00 AM (except Saturday), and again from 6:00 PM until the 7:00 PM Spanish evening Mass. A consistent opportunity for quiet prayer and adoration.
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Faith St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church offers its fall adult Bible study series open to parishioners and the broader community. The parish supports more than 40 ministries and organizations and approximately 2,000 registered families.
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Faith Mother of Perpetual Help Parish holds a monthly English-language holy hour on the second Thursday of each month, in addition to its weekly all-day Friday Eucharistic Adoration. The parish is a multilingual Vietnamese Catholic community in the Diocese of Dallas.
Visit Website → Faith Mother of Perpetual Help Parish holds all-day Eucharistic Adoration every Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, with an additional adoration period after the Friday evening Mass. The parish is a vibrant multilingual community in the Diocese of Dallas.
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Faith St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Garland hosts fall fellowship gatherings, seasonal parish programs, and community events for parishioners and guests throughout October through December. Contact the parish directly for specific event dates.
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