Denton Day of the Dead
DARTable Weekend Events
Outdoor fun, scary movies and immersive adventures await you all along the DART Rail lines this weekend.
Thursday, Oct. 22-Saturday, Oct. 24

Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival reflects the college town’s eclectic art and music culture. Highlights include live music, the Halloween Cabaret “Cirque du Horror,” Coffin Races, a lantern-lit twilight parade, and more. Catch the days-long celebration on Denton Square, easily walkable from Downtown Denton Transit Center on DCTA’s A-train. Transfer to the A-train at the Green Line’s Trinity Mills Station.
Friday, Oct. 23
October Movie Nights features scary movies under the stars in the heart of downtown Dallas . Tonight is a special double feature: Addams Family Values at 6:45 p.m., and The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 8:30 p.m. See them at Main Street Garden, a short walk from St. Paul Station on the Red, Blue, Green, and Orange lines.
Sweeney Todd is the classic, macabre Stephen Sondheim musical about a murderous barber who helps provide a “secret ingredient” for Ms. Lovett’s meat pies. Catch it through Nov. 1 at The Firehouse Theatre. That’s a short walk from Farmers Branch Station on the Green Line.
Friday, Oct. 23-Saturday, Oct. 24

CityLine Live presents live music at CityLine Plaza. Bring a picnic blanket or grab a patio seat at one of CityLine’s many restaurants. On Friday, enjoy the RCN Jazz Band; on Saturday, catch the country stylings of Preston Parker. To get there, take the Red Line to CityLine/Bush Station.

Oak Cliff Art Walk exists to create opportunities for connection—between artists, community members, and local organizations, and businesses. It all takes place at East Dock: take the Red Line to Dallas Zoo Station, then it's just a short walk away.
Saturday, Oct. 24

Styles Fest: Watch the walls come alive as local favorites, nationally recognized artists and pioneers of aerosol culture paint live inside one of Dallas' most remarkable outdoor art spaces. Location: 7321 Lake June Rd. Dallas, TX 75217. Take Green Line to Lake June Station! The location (The Walls of Pleasant Grove) is right across Pleasant Grove's Library accessible by bus route 218 and 30.

Dia de Los Muertos Festival: Celebrate Día de los Muertos with live music, Catrinas, altars, crafts, vendors, performances and more! The center brings this annual exhibition and celebration to pay tribute to the departed. Take the Green Line to Deep Ellum Station, the center is just a few minutes away walking.
Friday, Oct. 23-Sunday, Oct. 25
PAW Patrol Rescue Pups is an immersive family adventure designed for young fans and families. Join the pups on an action-packed rescue mission, explore Adventure Bay locations brought to life, and put teamwork and problem-solving skills to the test. The event will be ongoing on select dates through January. It takes place at 2712 North Central Expressway in Plano – inside the former home of Buy Buy Baby. That’s right across the parking lot from Parker Road Station on the Red Line.
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