Free and cheap festivals, fairs and art walks. 6 sources, linked on each listing. Newest verification Oct 18, 2026.
Dallas · Hughes Family Tribute Center · Crown Hill Memorial Park, 9718 Webb Chapel Rd., Dallas, TX 75220 · Events
Free art exhibition and festival with mariachi, folklórico, theater, family art activities and vendors.
When: Select days Oct 17–Nov 2, 2026; main festival Nov 2
Listed on Visit DallasLast verified:
Dallas · NBC 5 / Telemundo 39 / Navarro Group · Dallas City Hall Plaza, 1500 Marilla St., Dallas, TX · Events
Free family festival with live music, arts and crafts, vendors and a 7 p.m. parade.
When: Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 4–10 p.m. (parade 7 p.m.)
Listed on NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLast verified:
Dallas · Dallas Farmers Market · 920 S. Harwood St., Dallas, TX 75201 · Events
Free weekend festivities: Halloween Seed Scavenger Hunt, kids activities, live music, mariachi, Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company (Sun), and Día de los Muertos vendors and Catrina photo ops.
When: Sat, Oct 31, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun, Nov 1, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Source: Dallas Farmers MarketLast verified:
Dallas · Klyde Warren Park · 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy., Dallas, TX 75201 · Events
Free Halloween trick-or-treating in the park, the same night as a Movies in the Park screening.
When: Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 5–9 p.m.
Source: Klyde Warren ParkLast verified:
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Nationwide · The Home Depot · All Home Depot stores · Events
Free build-it kits for kids 5–12 with an apron, pin and certificate, while supplies last. Register online to hold a spot.
When: First Saturday monthly, 9 a.m.–noon (next: Nov 7, Dump Truck)
Source: The Home DepotLast verified:
Nationwide · The Home Depot · All Home Depot stores · Events
Extra free kids workshop (ages 5–12) on top of the usual first-Saturday series. Tools and materials provided; register to secure a kit.
When: Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, from 9 a.m. while supplies last; registration opens Nov 7
Source: The Home DepotLast verified:
Nationwide · Lowe's · Lowe's stores nationwide · Events
Free hands-on build workshops for kids 4–11 with a free MyLowe's Rewards Kids Club profile, plus badges toward a free tool bag.
When: Monthly, typically the third Saturday; register ahead
Source: Lowe'sLast verified: