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Karlie Does DallasTexas food, travel, and lifestyle creator · Dallas–Fort Worth & TexasThe dedicated home for Karlie’s State Fair, Halloween, Christmas, and New Year recommendations—kept out of every evergreen stack.
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The dedicated home for Karlie’s State Fair, Halloween, Christmas, and New Year recommendations—kept out of every evergreen stack.
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- October 21, 2026
“It’s officially October and that means DFW has its own Halloween Town 🎃✨ Denton, TX @discoverdenton has declared itself the official Halloween town of Texas. And for 31 days of Halloween they will have special…”Karlie Does Dallas
Downtown Denton Square02
Fork N’ Film at W Dallas03
D’Caramel Patisserie04
Pumpkin Nights05
Classic Christmas06
The Light Park — Arlington07
Hilton Anatole08
Reunion Tower09
Fair Park10
Smokey John's11
Drizzle Cheesecakes12
The Village Dallas13
Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa14
Highland Park Village15
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden16
Dallas Farmers Market17
Encina18
Omni Dallas Hotel19
The Henry20
Galleria Dallas21
Deerfield22
Fort Worth Botanic Garden23
Virgin Hotels Dallas24
The Adolphus, Autograph Collection25
Dallas Zoo26
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Things to do · DowntownDowntown Denton SquareIt’s officially October and that means DFW has its own Halloween Town 🎃✨ Denton, TX @discoverdenton has declared itself the official Halloween town of Texas. And for 31 days of Halloween they will have special…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 02
Things to do · Victory ParkFork N’ Film at W DallasThere is an interactive theater in Dallas where you can eat your way through your favorite movie 🎥 @forknfilm is a small theater/restaurant inside the W hotel that creates all the dishes from the movie you are…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 03
Bakeries, coffee & sweets · Kimball OaksD’Caramel PatisserieThere is a patisserie in DFW doing the most beautiful Halloween desserts for your next coffee date 🎃✨🥮 @dcaramel.patisserie got popular in Southlake because of their realistic fruit desserts using French cooking…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 04
Things to do · ArlingtonPumpkin NightsLooking for a Halloween themed activity to take the family or a date to? You need @pumpkinnights ✨ Pumpkin Nights is an interactive trail decorated with over 5,000 pumpkins in a super creative way. 🎃 Walk through…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 05
Things to do · Dallas MidtownClassic Christmas✨GIVEAWAY CLOSED! 🎉 congratulations @meli_castro26 . Please check your DMs! ✨ WIN 4 TICKETS FOR THE FAMILY TO @classicchristmasdallas 🎄 Classic Christmas is a tiny Christmas Village that will be popping up…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 06
Things to do · ArlingtonThe Light Park — ArlingtonThere is a Drive-Through Christmas light show that popped up in Frisco & Arlington this holiday season and it’s a fun and easy way to see Christmas lights ✨ you need @thelightpark 🎄Light Park is a Drive through…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 07
Hotels & getaways · Design DistrictHilton AnatoleThis hotel in Dallas is doing a massive Christmas pop-up for kids & a ski-themed cocktail lounge for adults ⛷️❄️ you need @hiltonanatole ✨ Incase you haven’t driven by lately, there is a working Ferris wheel 🎡…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 08
Things to do · DallasReunion TowerA look inside Dallas’s most Famous NYE party 🥳🪩🍾🥂✨Our famous Dallas landmark, @reuniontower did their annual firework show with 15,000 lbs of fireworks and 5,000 pyrotechnics 🧨 it was aired across the nation as…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 09
Things to do · DallasFair ParkBig Tex is officially up! 🤠 And it’s 1 week til the @statefairoftx 🎡🌭Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 10
Steaks, barbecue & burgers · DallasSmokey John'sHere’s all the new foods you can get @statefairoftx this year and is it worth it 💸 There’s quite a bit of vendors at The State Fair that aren’t in the Big Tex Choice Awards that are worth a stop. I tried quite a…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 11
Coffee & sweets · IrvingDrizzle CheesecakesThe State Fair of Texas is back! 🤠 And here’s a little sneak peek at some of the food you can try this year 🌭✨ @statefairoftx @drizzlecheesecakes won most inventive with their berry matcha cheesecake on a stick.…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 12
Cocktails & nightlife · DallasThe Village DallasThere is a new Holiday Cocktail lounge that just opened in Dallas 🍸✨ you need to try the Very Merry Village @thevillagedallas 🎄 The Very Merry Village is back this year in Dallas! It is part of The Village…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 13
Hotels & getaways · FriscoOmni PGA Frisco Resort & SpaThere is a New Christmas Popup in DFW where you can enjoy holiday cocktails and even a round of golf 🎄 you need @officialpgafrisco | @omnipgafriscoresort ⛳️ Blitzens is holiday themed cocktail bar that is part of…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 14
Shopping & self-care · Highland ParkHighland Park VillageHow to spend Christmas in Dallas like a DALLASITE ✨ This is one of my favorite posts from last year and I will never not repost it, just simply because it’s so true! This is the perfect way to spend Christmas…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 15
Things to do · Highland ParkThe Dallas Arboretum and Botanical GardenDALLAS ITS ALMOST TIME 🎄✨ Christmas activities in Dallas start November 1st 👏🏼 And here are a list of some of my go-to holiday activities that give the perfect Christmas in Dallas vibes 🎅 The Christmas Village…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 16
Shopping & self-care · DowntownDallas Farmers MarketThis famous and Instagramable pumpkin patch known for its downtown Dallas views is officially open 🎃✨ you need @ruibalsplants Ruibals is a plant store and nursery that has multiple locations in DFW. BUT their…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 17
Restaurants & dining · Bishop ArtsEncinaThis restaurant is doing a Mimosa Christmas Tree 🎄🥂 you need @encinadallas ♥️ Encina is one of my favorite spots in the city. They are a chef lead restaurant that does farm to table dishes and has the most…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 18
Hotels & getaways · DowntownOmni Dallas HotelThere is a NEW NYC style ice skating rink in Downtown Dallas with beautiful city views and its own Christmas cocktail bar ⛸️ you need @omnidallas ✨ The Omni is debuting their first ever Christmas pop-up in Dallas in…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 19
Restaurants & dining · DowntownThe HenryThis popular rooftop Christmas Pop-Up is now open 🎄 You need @thehenryrestaurant ✨ The Henry is a two story American Bistro in the heart of Downtown Dallas. And every year their Rooftop Patio turns into St. Henry,…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 20
Shopping & self-care · DallasGalleria DallasIt’s officially that time of year in Dallas🎄✨ And there are so many events and things to do celebrating the season that you’re not gonna want to miss! Here are just a few of my favorites ♥️ The Christmas Show…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 21
Things to do · PlanoDeerfieldLooking for a budget friendly Christmas activity? You need Deerfield Lights ✨ Deerfield is a neighborhood in Plano, Tx that goes all out for the Holidays 🎄 You can drive through a huge portion of houses that have…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 22
Things to do · Fort WorthFort Worth Botanic GardenFort Worth’s Botanical Gardens Christmas show is a must visit while in Fort Worth this holiday season 🎄✨ you need LIGHTSCAPE @fortworthbotanicgarden 🌿 Every year the cities botanical garden puts on it own Christmas…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 23
Hotels & getaways · DallasVirgin Hotels DallasThis Big name hotel has transformed its restaurant into a Christmas pop-up with Holiday Cocktails AND a Food Menu 👏🏼🎄✨ You need The Holly Jolly Bar @virginhotelsdal 🎅🏼🔥 This pop up is in collaboration with…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 24
Hotels & getaways · DallasThe Adolphus, Autograph CollectionThere is a new, Christmas pop-up on a Rooftop downtown where you can rent Christmasy cabins with Dallas Skyline views 😍🎄❄️ You need @theadolphushotel ✨ The Adolphus Hotel has brought back its Christmas themed…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 25
Things to do · DallasDallas ZooLooking for something fun to do while the family is in town Thanksgiving weekend? You need Zoo Lights @dallaszoo ✨ Zoo Lights is a family fun activity where the Dallas Zoo gets decked out in a crazy amount of…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter 26
Shopping & self-care · ArlingtonDecorator's WarehouseDid you know Texas’s BIGGEST Christmas themed store is in DFW?? You need @decoratorswarehouse 🎄✨ Decorators Warehouse is a professional decoration store that malls and offices use to decorate! So you can expect them…Open Karlie’s original post for the full itinerary, order, deal, or experience.Open chapter