What to Do in November in Dallas

Festivals and markets, holiday hotel deals, events and much more!

November is one of the best months to discover Dallas. With fresh seasonal flavors, cooler temps and another exciting holiday season approaching, you're going to love all of Dallas' fall and festive flourishes. Check out all the reasons November is a fantastic time to explore Dallas!

(Updated September 2025)

Iconic Restaurants & Sweet Favorites

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No holiday is complete without sweet indulgences like desserts, pies and cheesecake. Stop by for a slice of Drop Dead Gourdgeous pie - a spicy pumpkin custard with a gingerbread crust - from Emporium Pies or Val's Cheesecakes Jars from Val's Cheesecakes. Both businesses accept pre-orders for full cheesecakes and pies for your Thanksgiving table.

Get a Head Start on Holiday Activities

An illuminated light display with a water fountain and a swan at Holiday at the Arboretum.

Pictured Holiday at the Arboretum

There are many highly coveted tickets to secure before you put up the holiday decorations. From extravagant light displays and holiday teas to theater productions and concerts, find out what tickets you should book right now for the holidays here!

The Dallas Arboretum's Holiday at the Arboretum of 12 Days of Christmas and Christmas Village begins Nov. 13 through Jan. 5.
America’s tallest indoor Christmas tree will be on display at the Galleria Mall. The tree will have 850 new, fuller branches, more than 15,000 ornaments, 215,000 points of light and a 100-pound, 10-foot-tall LED star. The lighting celebration will be hosted on from Friday to Saturday, Nov. 28 to Nov. 29 at noon, and again on Dec. 6 at noon.
SNOWDAY & SANTALAND begins Nov. 14 and features unique photo opportunities for guests to have fun, strike a pose, and snap a picture. SANTALAND runs until December 24, while SNOWDAY ends on January 4.

Celebrate National Days this November

The hearth at La La Land Cafe with merchandise on display.

Pictured La La Land Cafe

Nov. 4 - National Candy Day. Celebrate with sweet treats original to Dallas from Kate Weiser Chocolates. Have a big sweet tooth? This guide should help!
Nov. 6 - National Nachos Day. Dallas has no shortage of options here. Some of our favorites are from and Gloria's Latin Cuisine. Check out more options here in our guide to Tex-Mex and Latin Cuisine.
Nov. 23 - National Espresso Day. Consider it a holiday for a day-long coffee crawl across the city. Here are some of our favorite coffee shops in Dallas.

So many November Festival and Markets

Crowds of people stroll through the annual Chef for Farmers.

Pictured Chefs for Farmers

Chefs For Farmers is Texas’ premier food & wine festival! Starting Wednesday, Oct. 29, and running through Nov. 2 this celebration is a party deeply-rooted in purpose. View this year's featured chefs.
Join Dallasites101 for their last Silent Disco of the year at Klyde Warren Park. Enjoy electrifying music from DJ Richy Smart and DJ Jose on your own personal headset, and dance to the beat of your own drum.
Visit the Dallas Farmers Market for live music on Friday, Nov. 7 from 6-8pm, where musicians perform inside The Market next to Rex's Seafood.
Go Oak Cliff is hosting their 17th Annual Blues, Bandits, and BBQ Festival on Nov. 8! If you've never attended BBBBQ, this is a fall festival that celebrates the blues in the place that raised Stevie Ray Vaughan, while crowning the best BBQ champions in town.
Turtle Creek Fall Arts Festival returns to Reverchon Park on Nov. 8-9, a 43-acre community park. This event will feature up to 100 painters, sculptors, glass-blowers, jewelers, and many other artisans! The Festival will also offer artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, a children’s play area, plus festival foods and beverages with healthy alternatives.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at AT&T Discovery District's Exchange Food Hall on Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Watch various performances from tribes across the country and explore Native American exhibitions during this special event.