• Typical temperatures: Highs in the mid 60s °F, lows in the mid 40s (approximate)
• Rain: Light to moderate; storms with cold fronts
• Daylight: Clocks fell back Sunday, November 1; sunset is about 5:30 p.m. early and 5:20 p.m. by the end
• Crowd level: Medium; high on game days and Thanksgiving weekend
• Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 26, 2026

A light-to-medium jacket and layers.

A warmer layer for evenings and holiday-light displays.

Comfortable walking shoes.

A compact umbrella.

Gloves and a hat for cold fronts.

Dates as of 2026-11-13; confirm with the organizer.

1. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks™ Live Glow-N-Fire Friday, November 13, 7:00 PM local (2026-11-14T01:00:00.000Z) · Ariat Arena Other at Ariat Arena; tickets via www.ticketmaster.com.
2. Em Beihold: Tales Of A Failed Shapeshifter Tour Friday, November 13, 7:00 PM local (2026-11-14T01:00:00.000Z) · The Cambridge Room at House Of Blues Music at The Cambridge Room at House Of Blues; tickets via www.ticketmaster.com.
3. The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents RØZ: SE ESTÁ HACIENDO TARDE Saturday, November 14, 7:00 PM local (2026-11-15T01:00:00.000Z) · House of Blues Dallas Music at House of Blues Dallas; tickets via www.ticketmaster.com.
4. From The Saddle To Symphony Hall - Cowtown Birthplace Of Western Swing Sunday, November 15, 1:30 PM local (2026-11-15T19:30:00.000Z) · Will Rogers Auditorium Other at Will Rogers Auditorium; tickets via www.ticketmaster.com.
5. Comedy Allstars Sunday, November 15, 7:00 PM local (2026-11-16T01:00:00.000Z) · Punch Line Irving Other at Punch Line Irving; tickets via www.ticketmaster.com.

Recurring seasonal events and holidays. Dates move year to year, confirm with the organizer.

• Holiday at the Arboretum November 11 to January 3, 2027, at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, with gazebos, a Christmas Village and evening lights. The garden is closed during the day on Thanksgiving but opens for an evening ticketed experience.
• Dallas Stars home games November 14 (Buffalo), November 15 (Florida) and November 22 (Pittsburgh), at the American Airlines Center.
• Texas Christkindl Market in Arlington November 20 to 22 and November 27 to December 23.
• GM Financial Parade of Lights in Fort Worth Sunday, November 22.
• Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot Thursday, November 26, starting about 8:30 a.m. at Dallas City Hall Plaza (the 59th edition) with 5K and 8-mile options.
• Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, November 26, 3:30 p.m., at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The Cowboys have additional November home games; check the schedule.
• Thanksgiving weekend: the Stockyards Championship Rodeo in Fort Worth Texas Ballet Theater's The Nutcracker and How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical at Fair Park.
• Holiday lights at the Dallas Zoo and The Trains at NorthPark typically begin in mid November; confirm 2026 dates. Holiday lights at the Dallas Zoo and The Trains at NorthPark typically begin in mid November; confirm 2026 dates.

Calmest: early to mid November, midweek, outside game days. Busiest: Thanksgiving week and Cowboys and Stars game days. Book ahead: Cowboys tickets, Thanksgiving dinner, the Arboretum evening tickets and Nutcracker performances. Getting around: DART runs a reduced holiday schedule on Thanksgiving; Turkey Trot closes downtown streets.

Cooler air makes the Arboretum, Klyde Warren Park and Deep Ellum patios pleasant.

Severe storms are less frequent than in spring but still possible with fronts.

Earlier dark means lights and evening events start sooner.

Holiday decor appears from mid month.

Visit the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center.

Tour the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.

Walk the Arboretum's holiday displays.

Catch a Stars game or a Cowboys game.

Eat Tex-Mex, barbecue and steak.

Full Dallas visitor guide

Day 1: Dealey Plaza and the Sixth Floor Museum, the Arts District, Klyde Warren Park, and dinner in Uptown.

Day 2: Dallas Arboretum, lunch in Bishop Arts, and an evening in Deep Ellum or at a Stars game.