# North Texas Events Guide

> North Texas has 15+ events this week: rodeos, festivals, art shows and more.
- Title: North Texas Events Guide · The Dallas Morning News | Shortify
- Summary: North Texas has 15+ events this week: rodeos, festivals, art shows and more. North Texas offers 15+ events including rodeos, art shows and festivals this…
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- Source: The Dallas Morning News — https://dallasnews.com/things-to-do
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- Topics: dallas, fort worth, bill pickett invitational rodeo, state fair of texas, cottonwood art festival, harvest hues, arbor, north texas, news, local
## Bill Pickett Rodeo Returns
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, America’s longest-running Black rodeo, returns to Fort Worth on Oct. 17 for two shows at Cowtown Coliseum.

> The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, America’s longest-running Black rodeo, will return to Fort Worth on Oct. 17 for a pair of shows at Cowtown Coliseum.
## Yasmin Levy Performance
Yasmin Levy performs at Carpenter Hall at the Irving Arts Center on Oct. 8.

> Yasmin Levy will be performing on Oct. 8 at Carpenter Hall at the Irving Arts Center.
## Free Culturalyst Hub Launch
Dallas launches a free Culturalyst hub for arts events and artists.

> Dallas launches free Culturalyst hub for arts events and artists
## North Texas Arts Scene
North Texas has new shows and exhibitions from Oct. 2 to Oct. 8, 2026.

> What's happening in the North Texas arts scene, Oct. 2 - Oct. 8, 2026
## Harvest Hues at Arboretum
The Dallas Arboretum hosts 'Harvest Hues' through November 1 with over 100,000 pumpkins and fall events.

> 'Harvest Hues' takes over the Dallas Arboretum
## State Fair of Texas
The State Fair of Texas features affordable dining combinations for $25 and under.

> State Fair of Texas 2026: Here are three affordable dining combinations for meals for $25 and under at the Dallas, Texas annual fair.
## Key takeaway

North Texas offers 15+ events including rodeos, art shows and festivals this week.