Arlington's Big Fall Weekend

Happy Wednesday, Arlington! This weekend is busy. Saturday has plans from morning to night, and many are free or cheap. Here are the Arlington picks most worth knowing about.

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You do not need a big plan this Saturday. Pick one or two stops and go.

Start downtown at theFarmers Market from 9 AM to 1 PM. Entry and parking are free. Have a dog? Canines & Coffee: Howl-O-Ween runs from 9 to 11 AM at the Downtown Arlington Doggie Depot. Costumes are welcome, and the event is free. For families, River Legacy's Fall Festival runs from 10 AM to 7 PM. Tickets are $8 for ages 3 and up. Expect games, live music, food trucks, a pumpkin patch, and more. At night, Levitt Pavilion has a free show with Tom Sless & Turbo and La Bell. Music starts at 7:10 PM. That is a lot of Arlington for one Saturday.

The Cowboys host Tampa Bay at AT&T Stadium tomorrow night. Kickoff is 7:15 PM. Dallas Cowboys game-day details. AT&T Stadium parking lots open at 2 PM, the East Plaza and Miller LiteHouse open at 3 PM, and stadium entrances open at 5 PM. Times can change.

Gary P. Nunn plays Levitt Pavilion Friday night. FREE. Music starts at 7:10 PM. Goldpine opens the night. Bring a chair or blanket and make a night of it downtown.

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck stops at The Parks Mall on Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM. Look for it at the Entrance 7 drive-thru area, near ICE at The Parks and Round1. The truck sells sweets and Hello Kitty merch. Credit card only — no cash.

Touch-A-Truck – 9 AM–1 PM – St. Alban's Anglican Church – FREE. Kids can see, touch, and climb around construction vehicles, vintage cars, and emergency vehicles. The fifth annual event is at 100 University Dr. in Arlington.

Paint with Me: Yarn Painting – 2 PM – George W. Hawkes Downtown Library – FREE. Make a colorful yarn painting while learning about Wixáritari art from Mexico. Ages 13 and up; first 12 people only. City event details.

Sixtiesmania – 7:30 PM – Arlington Music Hall – PAID. The sounds of the Beach Boys era, the British Invasion, Woodstock, and more. Show details.

Fuzzy's Taco Shop on Abram has happy-hour tacos, margaritas, and more for $5 and under, Monday through Friday. Dine-in only at participating locations. 510 E Abram St.

Danny Walten brings a British music tribute to Arlington Music Hall on Sunday at 5 PM — songs made famous by The Beatles, Elton John, Queen, and more. All ages; doors open at 3 PM.

Pumpkin Nights is running at Howell Farms through Oct. 31. The half-mile walk has nine themed pumpkin lands and more than 10,000 pumpkins. Tickets are paid and prices vary. The event can close for bad weather or muddy conditions, so check the event page before leaving. 4016 W Division St.

Arlington Public Library's 150th Anniversary Reading Challenge runs through Oct. 31. Join and log reading time through Beanstack.

Best free night: Gary P. Nunn on Friday. Best family plan: River Legacy Fall Festival. Best cute stop: Hello Kitty Cafe Truck. Best dog plan: Canines & Coffee. Best cheap food tip: Fuzzy's weekday happy hour. Best full Saturday: Pick a morning event, hit River Legacy, then end the day at Levitt.

That's it for this week. Forward this to the friend who always asks, "What are we doing this weekend?" Know an Arlington event we missed? Reply and send it our way.

-Dream City Daily