The temperatures are beginning to cool down and there are some great things to do in September. Check out an outdoor concerts, attend the State Fair of Texas or a DFW festival, or watch the Dallas Cowboys try to make it to the playoffs. Meteorologists promise us that it won't be triple-digit temps all September long too.
2. Dallas Cowboys Seasons Opener
The Dallas Cowboys are ready to kick off the season -- and this year they do it on a Wednesday night. Will this be the year that they make it to the Super Bowl? Stay tuned!3. Sept 6: Fashion's Night Out at NorthPark Center
Fashion's Night Out at NorthPark Center is a celebration of fashion, fun, music, in-store events, live entertainment and informal modeling from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Runway Shows:
6 pm: Nordstrom, bebe, Diesel and H&M
7 pm: Neiman Marcus
8 pm: Ted Baker London, Macy’s, Pinto Ranch Fine Western Wear, Gap and Dillard’s
When: September 6, 2012
4. Sept 7-8: 6th Annual BBQ Cook-Off
Don't miss the 6th Annual BBQ Cook off, the largest amateur BBQ event in North Texas. Great food, great fun & for a Great Cause. Live entertainment, silent & live auctions, concessions, celebrity judges, kids activities.Friday, September 7th: 5 p.m. Kick-Off Party & Concert. Tickets Available on Website, full Casino tent
Saturday, September 8th: Gates are Open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free admission. $10 Unlimited Samples
Bass Pro Shop: 2501 Bass Pro Drive, Grapevine, TX. Hosted by: Bass Pro Shops & Embassy Suites
5. Gluten-Free and Allergy Expo Dallas
Whether you have Celiac Disease or food allergies, check out the Dallas Gluten & Allergen Free Expo to find great recipes, cooking demonstrations and more. It's September 8-9 at the Westin Park Central. The vendor fair has over 100 vendors with cooking and lifestyle stages for you to learn all about gluten and allergen-free living. Vendors will be sampling and selling their products. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. No strollers allowed in ballrooms. 9 am Early Bird Admission (Adults $35 and Children $10); 10 am - 4 pm Regular Admission (Adults $20 and Children $5).6. 9/11 Tributes and Memorials in DFW
There are several 9/11 tributes and memorials going on throughout DFW.
7. Sept 9: Plano Bridal Show
What: The 23rd Annual Plano Bridal Show is the premier bridal event in North Texas. Over 100 wedding businesses, ranging from the first steps of planning your wedding to the honeymoon. The Plano Bridal Show will provide a one-stop shopping experience to plan your complete wedding -- including a fabulous Fashion Show at 2 p.m.
When: Sunday, September 9, 2012 from noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano, TX
Admission: Cash only. $12/Adults. $6 for Children 14 and under (Including toddlers and infants)
Reason You Can't Miss It: There will be incredible door prize drawings, including a beautiful diamond ring from Dallas Gold & Silver and more.
8. Sept 12-23: War Horse
Don't miss "War Horse" at the AT&T Performing Arts Center September 12-23, 2012. 214-880-0202.9. Sept 13-16: Grapefest
Celebrate the best of Texas wine during the 2012 Grapefest. Enjoy award-winning wine and culinary treats perfectly paired with the fun and excitement of Historic Downtown Grapevine at the largest wine festival in the Southwest. And you can stomp grapes too. How cool is that?When: September 13-16, 2012.
Where: Historic Downtown Grapevine
