Autumn at the Arboretum

Dallas, TX · Nature

When: September 19 – November 1, 2026
Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden · Dallas · TX
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

A fall display of more than 100,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash arranged through the gardens of the Dallas Arboretum on White Rock Lake. Fodor's Travel has named it one of America's best pumpkin festivals, and it draws North Texas families back every year. The 2026 season runs from September 19 through November 1.

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