It’s officially time to start thinking about cozy nights, spooky thrills, and plenty of comfort TV marathons. But what if your favorite fall show could tell you exactly what to do this season? From haunted mazes that feel straight out of Stranger Things to pumpkin patches worthy of Loreli Gilmore, we’ve rounded up the perfect Dallas activities to match your fall comfort show.
GILMORE GIRLS
☕️ Go on a retro breakfast date at Lucky’s Cafe (Pictured)
🍎 Take a day trip to Livesay Orchards and go apple picking
🎃 Pick pumpkins at Blase Family Farms
🍻 Go to Huffhines Harvest Fest for live music, beer, and small-town festival vibes
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
🩸 Sip a blood orange gin cocktail at Apothecary Bar (Pictured)
🍁 Have a romantic daytime date at the Dallas Arboretum’s Autumn at the Arb
🌙 See Twilight in concert at the Majestic Theater on October 10th
🕯️ Head to Downtown Denton Square, aka Halloweentown, for nostalgic vibes
WEDNESDAY
🍺 Go on a haunted pub crawl with Nightly Spirits
🎶 Dance to moody techno at SILO Dallas (Pictured)
🏰 Enjoy kitschy goth vibes at Haunted Castle Cafe
👻 Take a 2-hour ghost tour at the historic homes of Chestnut Square in McKinney
FRIENDS
☕️ Sip a comforting coffee like the Orange Cardamom Latte from Local Jonny’s
🍂 Pretend you’re in NYC with a stroll through State Thomas as the leaves change
🫶 Head to The Wild Detectives for major Central Perk vibes (Pictured)
🍗 Gather ‘round with friends for comfort food at Oddfellows
STRANGER THINGS
🎡 Explore a retro amusement park with a corn maze, paintball, pumpkins, and more at Yesterland Farm
🍿 Drive-in movie at Galaxy Drive-In Theatre or Coyote Drive-In
🍸 Pool, hot dogs, and martinis at dive bar Mike’s Gemini (Pictured)
🎤 Karaoke at One Nostalgia Tavern
