Things to Do in Southlake Fall 2026: Local Events & Festivals
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Late summer starts giving way to fall around Southlake, Grapevine, Colleyville, and Keller, with local calendars filling in from August through October. The Keller Farmers Market opens the season on August 22, followed by Oktoberfest Southlake October 16–18 as the final major event in the window.
Between August 22 and October 18, 2026, the calendar includes festivals, outdoor concerts, a market season finale, and free community events across the Northeast Tarrant County corridor.
- Keller Farmers Market: August 22, 2026 — Bear Creek Park, Keller
- Grapevine Main LIVE! Fall Concert Series: Fridays and Saturdays, September 4 – October 31, 2026 — Peace Plaza, Grapevine
- Grapevine Artisans Market — Season Finale: September 12, 2026 — Town Square Gazebo, Grapevine
- 40th Annual GrapeFest® – A Texas Wine Experience: September 17–20, 2026 — Historic Main Street, Grapevine
- Boot Scootin' Saturday Night: September 26, 2026 — Heroes Park at City Hall, Colleyville
- 25th Annual Oktoberfest Southlake: October 16–18, 2026 — Southlake Town Square, Southlake
Fairs & Festivals
40th Annual GrapeFest® – A Texas Wine Experience
- Date
- September 17–20, 2026
- Time
- Thu 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; Fri 11:00 AM–11:00 PM; Sat 11:00 AM–11:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Location
- Historic Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051
- Cost
- $12
GrapeFest® runs across four days on Historic Main Street in Grapevine. The event begins Thursday at 11:00 AM and continues through Sunday, with the longest hours on Friday and Saturday.
Historic Main Street is closed to vehicular traffic between Northwest Highway and Dallas Road during the event. Free park-and-ride shuttle service is available from Grapevine Mills Mall and TEXRail Grapevine Main Station.
Source: GrapeFest general information
25th Annual Oktoberfest Southlake
- Date
- October 16–18, 2026
- Time
- Fri 4:00 PM–11:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM–11:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM–7:00 PM
- Location
- Southlake Town Square, 285 Grand Ave, Southlake, TX 76092
- Cost
- Free
Oktoberfest Southlake returns to Southlake Town Square for three days, beginning Friday afternoon and continuing through Sunday evening.
Road closures affect Grand Avenue and Main Street inside Southlake Town Square. Free parking is available in the Central, East, and West garages off Prospect Avenue.
Boot Scootin' Saturday Night
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Time
- 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Location
- Heroes Park at City Hall, 100 Main Street, Colleyville, TX 76034
- Cost
- Free
Boot Scootin' Saturday Night takes place at Heroes Park at City Hall in Colleyville on September 26 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Parking is available at Colleyville City Hall and the adjacent Public Library parking structures off Main Street.
Source: Boot Scootin' Saturday Night
Outdoor Music & Movies
Grapevine Main LIVE! Fall Concert Series
- Date
- Fridays and Saturdays, September 4 – October 31, 2026
- Time
- 7:30 PM
- Location
- Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main Station, 815 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051
- Cost
- Free
Grapevine Main LIVE! brings a recurring outdoor concert series to Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main Station on Fridays and Saturdays from September 4 through October 31.
The 7:30 PM start time makes the series a recurring evening option during the fall calendar. The venue is accessible through TEXRail's Grapevine Main Station.
Markets & Local Spots
Keller Farmers Market
- Date
- Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Time
- 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Location
- Bear Creek Park, 400 Bear Creek Pkwy, Keller, TX 76248
- Cost
- Free
The Keller Farmers Market opens the fall event window on Saturday, August 22 at Bear Creek Park. Market hours run from 8:00 AM until noon.
The event provides an early-morning stop in Keller before the larger September and October events arrive across the corridor.
Grapevine Artisans Market — Season Finale
- Date
- Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Location
- Town Square Gazebo, 325 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051
- Cost
- Free
The Grapevine Artisans Market season finale takes place Saturday, September 12 at the Town Square Gazebo. The market runs from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The event falls on the same September stretch as other Grapevine activities, with its own five-hour daytime schedule at 325 S. Main St.
Before You Go
For Oktoberfest Southlake, the Central, East, and West garages off Prospect Avenue provide free parking, but the Southlake Town Square garages can fill to capacity by 5:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Arriving before 4:00 PM or parking near Parkwood Drive can make access easier.
For GrapeFest, Historic Main Street closes to vehicles between Northwest Highway and Dallas Road. Free park-and-ride shuttles run from Grapevine Mills Mall and TEXRail Grapevine Main Station. Saturday sees the heaviest lines along Main Street, while Sunday morning has been the shortest-line period for wine tasting sessions and artisan vendor booths based on local observation.
For Grapevine Main LIVE!, Peace Plaza is at Grapevine Main Station, with TEXRail access and parking at the Grapevine Main parking garage. The first 90 minutes of garage parking are complimentary.
Questions People Are Asking About Fall in Southlake
What are the top community events in Southlake and Northeast Tarrant County for fall 2026?
The fall calendar spans Keller, Grapevine, Colleyville, and Southlake from August 22 through October 18. Highlights include Keller Farmers Market, GrapeFest, Boot Scootin' Saturday Night, Grapevine Main LIVE!, and Oktoberfest Southlake.
Where is the best place to park for Oktoberfest Southlake in Southlake Town Square?
Free parking is available in the Central, East, and West garages off Prospect Avenue. Grand Avenue and Main Street inside Town Square have road closures. Local observation indicates the garages can reach capacity by 5:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Is GrapeFest in Grapevine free to enter?
The supplied event information lists GrapeFest admission at $12. The event runs September 17–20, with Thursday and Sunday having shorter hours than Friday and Saturday. Parking logistics include free park-and-ride service from Grapevine Mills Mall and TEXRail Grapevine Main Station.
How do I enter the $100 Southlake Town Square Gift Card giveaway?
Reply with the keyword SOUTHLAKE2026 by September 30, 2026. Qualified reply entries will be included in a random drawing, with the winner scheduled to be notified October 2, 2026. The prize is a $100 Southlake Town Square gift card provided by The Tosello Team.
What hours does the Keller Farmers Market operate?
The Keller Farmers Market is listed for Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It takes place at Bear Creek Park, 400 Bear Creek Pkwy, Keller, TX 76248, and the supplied cost is Free.
When can I catch Grapevine Main LIVE! during the fall?
The Grapevine Main LIVE! Fall Concert Series is listed for Fridays and Saturdays from September 4 through October 31, 2026. Performances begin at 7:30 PM at Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main Station, 815 S. Main St., with free admission.
What is the shortest event in the fall calendar?
Among the listed events, the Keller Farmers Market runs four hours, from 8:00 AM to noon on August 22. The Grapevine Artisans Market runs five hours on September 12, while Boot Scootin' Saturday Night runs four hours from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Can I use TEXRail to reach events in Grapevine?
TEXRail access is available for Grapevine Main LIVE! at Peace Plaza, which is at Grapevine Main Station. GrapeFest also lists free park-and-ride shuttle service from TEXRail Grapevine Main Station, giving visitors another transportation option during the festival.
Compiled by The Tosello Team (Paul & Colleen Tosello), Keller Williams Realty DFW Southlake. Source: NTREIS (North Texas Real Estate Information Systems). Event details verified August 10, 2026.