Six Flags Over Texas announces the record-breaking Tormenta Rampaging Run giga dive coaster, set to open in 2026, promising to be the tallest, fastest, and longest of its kind.

"El DORADO - The Golden One," a contemporary ballet, premieres in North America on October 5, 2025, blending Indian dance with Broadway elements, directed by Anita Kulkarni and choreographed by Guru Akhila Rao.

The Lewisville Western Days festival is set for Sept. 26-27 with headliners Gretchen Wilson and Shane Smith, plus Joey Chestnut at the World Tamale Eating Championship.

Historic Mesquite Inc. is hosting the Mesquite Meander, a living-history tour at Mesquite Cemetery, featuring local actors and tours. Tickets are $15 and tend to sell out quickly.

Dallas launches the "Sidewalk Poetry Project," inviting locals to submit poems to be imprinted in sidewalks across 28 locations, with grants from the Academy of American Poets supporting the initiative.

Mansfield completed its first community mural with over 150 locals contributing, set to be revealed on October 13th.

The Garland Eyes Photography Exhibit at the Granville Arts Center Gallery showcases local photographers' work, with an artists' reception held on September 18.

The Garland Cultural Arts announces the Dia de Los Muertos Juried Art Exhibit for artists 18+ to submit 2D works representing Hispanic culture by October 7.

Arlington's weekend events include Pumpkin Nights, The Smurf Experience, baseball games, theater, and music, as well as Oktoberfest, yoga, and an art festival.

The Mansfield Commission for the Arts promotes the mental health benefits of arts in education and offers grants and scholarships for creative efforts.

The Latino Cultural Center in Dallas is seeking submissions for the 2025 Virgen de Guadalupe Art Exhibition, curated by Jose Vargas. Deadline: October 24, 2025.

The Mansfield Commission for the Arts introduces a new Art Truck design debuting at a Mural Painting event, with multiple stops planned throughout the fall.

The Arlington Public Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of culturally focused events for all ages, including education and fun activities.