Things to do in Dallas this weekend: October 6-8

There is plenty to do in and around Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend!

Each week, we try to update viewers and readers on Things to Do in Dallas-Fort Worth and what to expect from the weather.

Friday, October 6
Arlington Oktoberfest
Break out the lederhosen! A festival of German music, food, and more is happening at Arlington’s SJ Stovall Park. The festival is held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in southwest Arlington.

Saturday, October 7
Allstate Red River Showdown
Texas and Oklahoma are both undefeated and prepared for an extraordinary game. More than 92,000 school football fans will advance toward Fair Park to take in the profoundly expected game.

Sunday, October 8
Q bar-b-que Fest at AT&T Arena
The Q bar-b-que Fest is coming to the Mill operator Light House at AT&T Arena this end of the week. Pitmasters will smoke more than 30,000 pounds of meat for the event. The occasion will be hung on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., then, at that point, on Sunday, it will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Notwithstanding the grill, there will be music and exercises to keep you busy.

Stars of Texas Live concert at Texas Motorplex
Music, racing, food and so much more this weekend in Ennis. There is a lot happening this weekend at the Texas Motorplex. Clay Walker and Sawyer Brown perform on Saturday night. Midland and Ian Munsick will put on a show on Sunday. In addition to the music, there will be professional bull riding, a BBQ cookoff and even a craft beer expo.

Portugal. The Man at The Granda Theater
Musical crew Portugal. The Man is playing Saturday and Sunday at the Granada this end of the week as a piece of their visit.