There is always something fun going on in Wylie, but two months in particular are bursting at the seams with family-friendly events. One of those months is May, and the other month is none other than October. Cooler days and exciting holidays make October the perfect month to get outside and spend time in your community, and this October is packed with even more events than last year’s. Here’s a list of October 2025 events in Wylie, Texas. Get those calendars ready!
Wylie Farmers Market
The Wylie Farmers Market is back! Come browse artisan crafts and locally grown produce and meat at this seasonal event. The Wylie Farmers Market takes place on the first and third Saturdays from April through October, so for October, plan on attending on October 4th or 18th (or both!). The farmers market is located at B&B Theatres Wylie 12 and runs from 9 AM to 1 PM.
Celebrate Oktoberfest in Wylie This Year
There’s no need to head overseas for an Oktoberfest experience. This year, you can enjoy Wylie’s very own Oktoberfest celebration at Glen Echo Brewing, located a block away from Ballard on N Birmingham. This three-day event starts at 6 PM on Friday, October 3rd, and runs through the weekend, wrapping on the 5th with a 3:30 PM performance of the Beer Choir of North Texas (yes, that is a thing, and yes, they will be gracing Wylie with their presence on October 5th).
Festivities are fun for the whole family, and even your favorite Fido. Owners of sausage dogs across the metroplex will want to bring their hot dogs to the Dachshund Races (taking place on Sunday from 1–2 PM). Other events taking place throughout the weekend include live music from the Dogensteins, a stein-holding contest, a costume contest, and a pop-up jewelry boutique.
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Oktoberfest at Glen Echo Brewing
Get Spooked on a Ghost Tour in Historic Downtown Wylie
The Wylie Whispers Ghost Tours are back for another year of lighthearted haunting from the locals in historic downtown Wylie. Immerse yourself in the history of Wylie as knowledgeable guides lead you down Ballard and point out buildings with some of the most interesting (or, shall we say, spooktacular) ghost stories around.
The tours run October 3rd and 4th, starting at 7pm. Buy tickets in advance, and choose a time for your tour at checkout (tours run every 30 minutes from 7 PM until 9 PM). The ghost tours are a good time, but they’re also doing good for your community. This event is a fundraiser for the Wylie Historical Society, Wylie Parks & Recreation, and the Smith Public Library.
Buy Tickets to the Wylie Whispers Ghost Tours Here
Swiftie? It’s Time to Take Ballard
Swifties will love this brand new event: Swifties Take Ballard. Join your favorite local boutiques and shops for a whole day of Eras-inspired fun. You and your fellow Swifties have all of October 4th to celebrate your favorite icon. The event happens in historic downtown Wylie and starts at 10 AM.
Get Outside and Meet Your Neighbors at National Night Out
National Night Out falls on October 7th this year. The event kicks off in Olde City Park at 5:30 PM, and the festivities don’t stop until 8:00 PM that night. Not only is it a great chance to meet your neighbors and connect with your community, but this event is also packed with free activities for the kids. Meet local first responders, snack on free hot dogs and chips, play in the bounce house, take a pony ride, and get your face painted. Depending on availability, you may even get to witness a helicopter landing!
Get All the Details on National Night Out Here
Camp Out with Lions and Tigers and Pumas, Oh My!
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to sleep under the stars … surrounded by big cats? The In-Sync Exotics Camp Out gives you the chance to do just that! You’ll get dinner, breakfast, a feeding tour, and a chance to camp next to a tiger. What more could you want? This event has very limited space, so get your tickets soon.
Learn More About the In-Sync Camp Out Here
Eat Local Under the Stars at Hope Under the Stars
Want to make a difference in your community—and the world? Grab tickets to Hope Under the Stars, an evening of delicious local food paired with local wine served under the stars to benefit Hope’s Gate, a charity that supports education for women around the world.
Hope Under the Stars is on October 11th, and dinner starts at 5:45 PM. The event takes place in Olde City Park and includes includes dinner and wine, plus a large raffle with many prizes.
Get tickets here to Hope Under the Stars
Fall Crafts, Food Truck, and Pumpkins at Wylie Urban Market
Support local artists, artisans, business owners, and creators at Wylie’s newest gathering place, Wylie Urban Market. Stocked with locally grown and locally made products, Wylie Urban Market also hosts events and classes taught by local experts.
Be sure to put October 18th in your planner, as that’s the day Wylie Urban Market is hosting Harvest Festival. From 2 PM until 8 PM, the market will host vendors, food trucks, crafts and games, and even a pumpkin patch (we finally get a pumpkin patch in Wylie!).
Boo on Ballard is Back!
Get your costume ready, grab the kids, and don’t forget a giant plastic pumpkin to collect all that candy—Boo on Ballard is back! Arguably one of Wylie’s most beloved events, “Boo” returns to N. Ballard Ave. in downtown Wylie on Tuesday, October 23rd, at 6 PM.
New to Boo? Start here by reading this “Know Before You Go” article with all the tips you need for a top-notch Boo experience. In a nutshell, Boo on Ballard is a free trick-or-treating event for the whole family. Local businesses provide the candy. There are food trucks and music, and many of the downtown businesses stay open (grab a bite to eat, an adult beverage, or something cute for the kids while you’re there).
Get the Boo on Ballard Details Here
The Wall That Heals is Coming to Wylie
Maybe you’ve heard of The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Wylie, Texas, is on the list of a a small number of communities the wall visits each year. The Wall That Heals will be arriving in Wylie on October 28th, 2025 (escort route to be announced).
The Wall will be set up on Wednesday, October 29th, and open for viewing October 30th through November 2nd. The Wall is a three-quarter-scale replica of the original memorial, and gives people in the metroplex who might not be able to travel to D.C. an opportunity to experience the famous memorial.
The opening ceremony is 10 AM on October 30th. The Wall That Heals will be available for viewing at Founders Park.
Learn More About The Wall That Heals Here
