Thursday
North Texas Giving Day
On the 11th year of the country’s largest giving day, donations can be made to more than 100 nonprofits located in East Dallas.
Where: Online or call 214-750-4222
Cost: Varies
Info: northtexasgivingday.org
Friday
Out on the town and not quite ready to go home? Join the Pocket Sandwich Theatre for a late-night comedy show.
Where: Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane
Cost: $10-$30
More info: pocketsandwich.com
Saturday
Pumpkin paradise
Kick off fall with a visit to the Arboretum’s Pumpkin Village. The display includes houses made from more than 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash.
Where: Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road
Cost: Free with $15 admissions ticket
Info: dallasarboretum.org
Tour des Fleurs
The 14th annual Tour des Fleurs quarter- and half-marathon races benefit the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
Where: Lakeside Trail
Cost: $45-$75
Info: tourdesfleurs.com
Sunday
Teatime
If you want to dish on “Downton Abbey” and sip tea fit for the Crawley family, visit the Aldredge House as it gives fans of the upcoming movie a chance to experience a tradition that has been part of the British aristocracy for centuries.
Where: Aldredge House, 5500 Swiss Ave.
Cost: $100
Info: aldredgehouse.org
