Events Mid-Autumn Asian Arts Festival
A celebration of Asian arts and culture at UT Dallas's Athenaeum, featuring performances and cultural programming for the Mid-Autumn Festival season. Free and open to the public.
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Everything happening in Richardson this fall — dates, addresses, and links
Last updated: September 25, 2026. Events are subject to change. Always confirm details with the venue before heading out. Know about an event we missed? Let us know.
Upcoming Events in Richardson
Saturday, September 26, 2026
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Events 7 Bridges – Eagles Tribute Band at Eisemann Center
7 Bridges, one of the nation's top Eagles tribute acts, performs live at the Eisemann Center's Hill Performance Hall. Expect note-perfect renditions of Eagles classics in a premier concert setting.
Visit Website →Sunday, September 27, 2026
Events Gaurav Kapoor – Stand-Up Comedy at Eisemann Center
Indian stand-up comedian Gaurav Kapoor performs live at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. Tickets required; one of the DFW area's premier comedy events of the fall season.
Visit Website →Thursday, October 1, 2026
Family St. Paul the Apostle Monthly Food Distribution
In partnership with Catholic Charities' Mobile Community Pantry, St. Paul the Apostle hosts monthly food distributions serving neighbors in need across the Richardson community. Both volunteers and recipients are welcome.
Visit Website →Saturday, October 3, 2026
Events Fall Cottonwood Art Festival
One of the nation's most prestigious juried fine art festivals, featuring 190+ artist booths, live music on two stages, a craft beer garden, food trucks, and the ArtStop children's activity area. Houston artist Tony Paraná is the 2026 Featured Artist; free admission.
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Family Cottonwood Art Festival – Chalk the Walk Contest
Sidewalk chalk art contest held alongside the Fall Cottonwood Art Festival, open to youth (ages 12–18) and adult teams. Cash prizes awarded; pre-registration required by Sept. 29.
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Events Richardson Symphony Orchestra – Season Opener: Beethoven & Berlioz
The RSO opens its fall season with Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 featuring pianist Kenny Broberg, paired with Berlioz's dramatic 'Symphonie fantastique.' Tickets range from $25–$85.
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Family Richardson Public Library – AI & CoPilot Tinkering Workshop
Join the Richardson Public Library to learn about and tinker with Microsoft's CoPilot AI to generate text and art. Free to attend; registration required along with a current RPL library card in good standing.
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Family Richardson Voter Registration Drive – League of Women Voters
Volunteers from the League of Women Voters of Richardson will be on-site at the Fall Cottonwood Art Festival to help residents register to vote, update addresses or name changes, and verify registration status.
Visit Website →Sunday, October 4, 2026
Events Richardson Community Chorale & First Presbyterian Choir – 'Voices in Unity'
The Richardson Community Chorale and the Sanctuary Choir of First Presbyterian Church of Richardson present a free joint concert, 'Voices in Unity: Songs of Hope and Peace,' followed by a community reception.
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Faith Voices in Unity: Songs of Hope and Peace – Richardson Community Chorale & First Presbyterian Church
The Richardson Community Chorale and the Sanctuary Choir of First Presbyterian Church of Richardson present a free joint choral concert, 'Voices in Unity: Songs of Hope and Peace,' followed by a community reception.
Visit Website →Friday, October 9, 2026
Shopping CityLine Night Market – October
The monthly CityLine Night Market returns on the second Friday of October with 45+ booths of handmade and vintage goods plus live music. Shop local makers and enjoy the full CityLine dining lineup steps away.
Visit Website →Saturday, October 10, 2026
Family St. Joseph Catholic Church Annual Ministry Conference
St. Joseph Catholic Church hosts its annual ministry conference, open to all parishioners serving or wanting to get more involved in parish life. The conference covers ministry formation, service opportunities, and community building for the Richardson and Garland communities.
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Faith Annual Ministry Conference – St. Joseph Catholic Church
St. Joseph Catholic Church hosts its annual ministry conference open to all parishioners serving or wanting to get more involved in parish life, covering ministry formation, service opportunities, and community building for the Richardson and Garland communities.
Visit Website →Saturday, October 17, 2026
Sports Ladies Athletic Club Golf Tournament at Golf Ranch Richardson
The Ladies Athletic Club of Dallas hosts a three-hole coed golf tournament with live music, cocktails, networking, and brand activations. First-time golfers and casual players are welcome alongside competitive players.
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Family Huffhines Harvest Fest 50th Anniversary – Pawtoberfest Saturday
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this free City of Richardson fall festival features 150+ arts & crafts vendors, live music on two stages, a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, scarecrow village, and face painting. Saturday adds Pawtoberfest with pet-friendly activities and a craft beer garden.
Visit Website →Sunday, October 18, 2026
Shopping Huffhines Harvest Fest – Kids' Entrepreneur Market Sunday
Day two of the 50th annual Huffhines Harvest Fest features the Children's Entrepreneur Market, where young vendors run their own booths selling handmade products, plus a costume contest hosted at 2:30 PM with cash prizes.
Visit Website →Sunday, October 25, 2026
Dining Culture in the Core Festival
Richardson's annual free fall festival celebrating the city's global cultures with multicultural dance and music performances, international food vendors, arts and crafts demonstrations, and a Light Up Lockwood water tower light show. One in four Richardson residents was born outside the U.S., making this a uniquely diverse community celebration.
Visit Website →Sunday, November 1, 2026
Events Richardson Community Band – The Great American Road Trip
The Richardson Community Band performs 'The Great American Road Trip,' a concert of songs celebrating the American West and frontier spirit. A beloved civic ensemble concert at Richardson's premier performing arts venue.
Visit Website → Family All Saints Day Parade – St. Paul the Apostle Religious Education
The Religious Education program at St. Paul the Apostle holds its annual All Saints Day Parade at the church before the 11:00 AM Mass. Children dress as their favorite saints in this beloved parish tradition.
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Faith All Saints Day Parade – St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
The Religious Education program at St. Paul the Apostle holds its annual All Saints Day Parade before the 11:00 AM Sunday Mass. Children dress as their favorite saints in this cherished parish tradition open to all families.
Visit Website →Monday, November 2, 2026
Events Richardson Symphony Orchestra – November Pops Concert
The Richardson Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1961 and one of the premier orchestras in the DFW region, presents a fall pops concert at the Eisemann Center. Tickets available at the box office.
Visit Website →Saturday, November 7, 2026
Family St. Paul the Apostle – 'Behold the Heart' Day Retreat
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church hosts a full-day spiritual retreat called 'Behold the Heart' at the Parish Hall. Open to parishioners and community members seeking a day of faith formation and reflection.
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Faith 'Behold the Heart' Day Retreat – St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church hosts a full-day spiritual retreat titled 'Behold the Heart' at the Parish Hall, offering faith formation and a day of prayer and reflection for parishioners and community members.
Visit Website →Friday, November 13, 2026
Shopping CityLine Night Market – November
The CityLine Night Market continues on the second Friday of November with 45+ booths of handmade and vintage goods plus live music. A great spot to shop local makers and enjoy the CityLine dining scene.
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Ongoing & Recurring
Weekly markets, story times, and multi-week happenings you can catch all season.
Events CityLine LIVE – Fall Outdoor Concert Series (November)
CityLine's free outdoor live music series continues into November with local and regional performers on the plaza stage. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic blanket; DART accessible and free parking on-site.
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Events Night Watch – Richardson Theatre Centre
The Richardson Theatre Centre presents the psychological thriller 'Night Watch,' following a woman who begins to see visions of dead bodies. Tickets available online; runs through November 1.
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Events CityLine LIVE – Fall Outdoor Concert Series (October)
Free outdoor live music on CityLine's plaza every Friday and Saturday in October, featuring a rotating lineup of local and regional artists spanning country, pop, soul, and R&B. Bring lawn chairs; leashed dogs welcome.
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Dining The Candle-Making Experience @ CityLine
A hands-on candle-making workshop hosted at CityLine, perfect for date nights, friend groups, or solo crafters. Participants create and take home their own custom candles; tickets available on Eventbrite.
Visit Website → Faith Monthly Food Distribution – St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church & Catholic Charities
In partnership with Catholic Charities' Mobile Community Pantry, St. Paul the Apostle hosts monthly food distributions serving neighbors in need across the Richardson community. Both volunteers and recipients are welcome.
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Faith St. Paulpalooza Annual Parish Festival – St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
St. Paulpalooza is the annual parish festival at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Richardson, featuring food, live entertainment, games, and community fellowship for parishioners and neighbors. Event details and tickets available at SaintPaulEvents.org.
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Faith Fall Worship Nights & Community Gatherings – Watermark Community Church (North Campus)
Watermark Community Church's North Campus, serving the Richardson and North Dallas area, hosts fall worship nights and community gatherings open to all. The church offers multiple weekend services and community groups throughout the fall season.
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Faith Fall Parish Fellowship Gatherings – St. Joseph Catholic Church
St. Joseph Catholic Church hosts a series of fall parish fellowship gatherings, ministry programs, and sacramental events for its Richardson and Garland communities. Check the parish events page at josephcatholic.org for the full fall calendar.
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Faith Eucharistic Adoration – St. Joseph Catholic Church
St. Joseph Catholic Church offers multiple weekly Eucharistic Adoration sessions, providing parishioners and visitors ample opportunity for quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Confession is also available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:00 PM.
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Faith Rosary & Prayer Devotions – St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church hosts daily Rosary and prayer devotions following morning Mass, and a Wednesday afternoon Rosary session from 4:30–5:30 PM. The parish offers Mass in both English and Spanish and serves a diverse Richardson community.
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