Everything happening in Garland this fall — dates, addresses, and links
Last updated: October 31, 2026. Events are subject to change. Always confirm details with the venue before heading out. Know about an event we missed? Let us know.
Faith Mother of Perpetual Help Parish, Garland's Vietnamese Catholic community, observes All Saints Day and All Souls Day with special Masses honoring the faithful departed. Contact the parish at (469) 847-0701 for the full schedule.
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Events Garland's free monthly outdoor concert series features live performances on the first Friday of each month at the Downtown Square Pavilion. November's installment spotlights Ryan Berg; bring a lawn chair and enjoy local food vendors on site.
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Family Garland Public Library hosts its monthly drop-in Crafternoon for all ages, offering hands-on creative projects in a relaxed library setting. No registration required; all supplies provided.
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Events Tasha Studios presents this live theatrical production at the Granville Arts Center in Downtown Garland's Bankhead Cultural Arts District. Tickets available via Prekindle.
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Events A community Veterans Day Breakfast honoring local veterans and active-duty service members. The event is listed on Eventbrite for Garland on November 11, 2026.
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Faith St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church offers its final Pre-Baptismal Classes of 2026 in both English and Spanish on November 12 at 7 p.m. Registration is required; contact the parish office at 972-279-6581 for details.
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Sports The Murphy Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual charity golf tournament at Firewheel Golf Park, one of the Dallas area's premier public golf facilities. Registration details available through the Murphy Chamber.
Visit Website → Events Garland Public Library hosts an after-hours Silent Book Club where attendees bring their own book and read together in community. A relaxed, social reading event open to adults.
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Shopping Garland's monthly outdoor 'Food & Finds' pop-up market returns on the second Saturday of November, featuring farm-fresh foods, vintage treasures, handcrafted goods, and local artisan vendors. Free to browse.
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Sports The Firewheel Golf Association's November tournament is an Individual Stroke Play event on the Old Course at Firewheel Golf Park. Listed on the official 2026 FGA Tournament Schedule.
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Sports A competitive dodgeball tournament hosted at Garland's Granger Recreation Center, open to adult teams. Registration and bracket details available through the event organizer.
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Faith Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Community hosts an elegant Fall Festival Gala & Charity Auction featuring a prepared dinner, fellowship, and a live auction benefiting parish ministries. Individual tickets are $75; a table of eight is $600.
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Family Red Door Dance Academy presents its annual Nutcracker production at the Granville Performing Arts Center in Downtown Garland. A family-friendly holiday ballet performance.
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Dining A fun plant-themed bingo night at Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery in Downtown Garland, pairing craft beer and BBQ with a lively bingo game. Prizes awarded to winners.
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Events The Garland Symphony Orchestra presents a fall concert featuring works by Copland, Dvořák, and Rachmaninoff, with cellist Iona Batchelder as featured soloist. Tickets available via Prekindle.
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Sports Rad Racing Company's Garland Gobble Dash offers a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids Gobble Dash (ages 10 & under) on Thanksgiving morning at Audubon Park. Post-race festivities include the signature 'Gobble Gauntlet' competitions, live results, awards, and refreshments.
Visit Website → Events The December edition of Garland's free monthly Music Made Here outdoor concert series takes place on the first Friday of the month at the Downtown Square Pavilion. Local food vendors and family-friendly activities accompany the live performance.
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Family Visit Garland's signature holiday event features the official Christmas tree lighting ceremony, live music, real reindeer, a snow hill ride, photos with Santa, train rides, artisan craft vendors, and food from Downtown eateries. Free to attend and accessible via DART to Downtown Garland Station.
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Faith St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church celebrates its monthly First Friday Evening Mass in the Sanctuary, a recurring devotional tradition honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus. All are welcome.
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Sports A festive holiday road race at Audubon Park in Garland offering 5K, 10K, and 15K distances. Runners are encouraged to wear holiday costumes; post-race celebration included.
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Sports The Firewheel Golf Association's annual charity golf tournament benefits local toy drives for children. Listed on the official 2026 FGA Tournament Schedule; participants are asked to bring an unwrapped toy donation.
Visit Website → Family Garland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts hosts its annual Snacks with Santa holiday event for families and children. Check the city's official Parks & Recreation events page for exact venue, time, and registration details.
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Faith St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church observes the Holy Day of Obligation of the Immaculate Conception of Mary on December 8 with multiple Masses. Check the parish website or Catholic Index for the full day's Mass schedule.
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Faith Good Shepherd Catholic Parish celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a special Mass and traditional parish festivities honoring the patroness of the Americas. Contact the parish at (972) 276-8587 for the full schedule of Mañanitas and Mass times.
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Shopping The final monthly Urban Market of 2026 brings holiday shopping to Downtown Garland Square, featuring hand-selected vintage items, handmade gifts, artisan goods, and locally sourced foods. A great spot to find unique holiday presents from local makers.
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Shopping A Grinch-themed holiday market at Lakewood Brewing Company in Garland, featuring local vendors, craft beer, and festive Whoville décor. Family-friendly with activities for kids.
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Events The Garland Symphony Orchestra presents its beloved Holiday Pops concert featuring mezzo-soprano Lauren Randolph at the Granville Arts Center. A festive evening of seasonal orchestral favorites.
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Events Garland Cultural Arts presents A Tejas Brothers Christmas, a festive evening of Texas country and conjunto music by the beloved Tejas Brothers at the historic Plaza Theatre in Downtown Garland. Tickets available via Prekindle.
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Events DM Management Team presents A Very Elvis Christmas at the Plaza Theatre in Downtown Garland, a holiday tribute concert celebrating the music of Elvis Presley. Tickets available via Prekindle.
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Weekly markets, story times, and multi-week happenings you can catch all season.
Family Garland's outdoor ice skating rink returns to Downtown Garland Square for the holiday season, offering festive lighting, seasonal music, and hot cocoa. Skate rentals available on site; the rink is open through early January 2027.
Visit Website → Faith Good Shepherd Catholic Parish's ARISE Advent small-group series 'Prepare the Way' focuses on preparing for Christ during the Advent season, anchored in the Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8) and Christmas. Contact the parish for session dates.
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Faith Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Community offers ongoing Eucharistic Adoration throughout the fall and holiday season. Parishioners and visitors may sign up for adoration slots via the parish website.
Visit Website → Faith Good Shepherd Catholic Parish's ARISE small-group faith-sharing program runs its November theme 'Hope Beyond the Grave,' anchored in All Souls' Day and the Feast of Christ the King. Contact the parish for session dates and group sign-up.
Visit Website → Faith First Baptist Church Garland offers three Sunday worship services throughout fall and the holiday season, including a Spanish-language service, with additional special community events on select weeknights through December.
Visit Website → Faith City Church Northside, a non-denominational church in Garland, holds weekly Sunday worship gatherings at 10:15 AM and Wednesday evening services at 6:00 PM through the holiday season. Visitors are welcome for all services.
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Faith Good Shepherd Catholic Parish holds a weekly Holy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday evening following the 7:00 PM Spanish Mass. Daily Exposition also takes place Monday–Friday from 6:00 PM until the evening Mass.
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