Studio Ghibli Festival: Kiki’s Delivery Service

When: Sept. 26, 2015 – Sept. 30, 2015

Where: Angelika Film Center & Cafe (Dallas)

Price: Starting at $8

Written and directed by Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki, Kiki’s Delivery Service is a beloved story about a resourceful young witch who begins an apprenticeship with her chatty black cat. The film follows Kiki as she starts a delivery service with her broom and power of flight, only to lose her ability to fly and communicate with her cat. The film is ideal for Studio Ghibli film lovers and those interested in watching a young girl find her way in the world.

Free Third Thursday

When: Every third Thursday each month until Dec. 3, 2015

Where: Trinity River Audubon Center

Price: Free

On this journey, hike the trails, explore in the exhibit hall, picnic in the cafe. Admission is free every Third Thursday of the month. This is event is an opportunity to reconnect with nature.

Make Me Smile (A Tribute to Vintage Chicago)

When: Oct. 1, 2015 (7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Where: Dallas Arboretum

Price: Free – $27

The concert will be held at Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn. The event will be presented as a tribute to the Vintage Chicago Transit Authority. Currently, this band focuses on the band’s pre-1980 repertoire. Stop by to experience the nostalgic vibes of the 80s.

Baseball: America’s Presidents, America’s Pastime

When: Sept. 2, 2015 – Oct. 4, 2015

Where: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum

Price: Free – $16

Baseball’s relationship with the American presidents is just about as old as the game itself. Baseball has aided America through troubled times with George W. Bush attending a game after 9/11, Herbert Hoover attending the World Series in order to bring a sense of calm during the Great Depression and Harry S. Truman using the sport to bring a sense of normalcy back to the country by pitching the first pitch at a game just six days after Japan’s surrender during World War II. The exhibit will be using baseball-related documents and artifacts from its  presidential archives, as well as from other libraries.

State Fair of Texas

When: Sept. 25, 2015- Oct. 18, 2015

Where: Fair Park

Price: Starting at $14

The 2015 theme for the fair is “Passport to Texas.” The fair is an annual event and special activities will include concerts on the Mainstage as well as two college football games. Daily activities include the Starlight Parade at 7 p.m. and the Illumination Sensation lights and fireworks show at 8 p.m.

Matilda the Musical

When: Sept. 23, 2015 – Oct. 4, 2015

Where: Winspear Opera House

Price: Starting at $30

Reminisce in childhood splendor with Roald Dahl’s classic tale, “Matilda.” The tale follows an intelligent young girl with a vivid imagination who decides to takes things into her own hands and shape her own destiny. The musical has won 50 international awards, including four Emmy awards and is sure to warm your heart again.

Cottonwood Arts Festival

When: Oct. 3, 2015 – Oct. 4, 2015

Where: Cottonwood Park

Price: Free

The Cottonwood Arts Festival is a semi-annual event that features works from the nation’s top visual artists. Cottonwood Art Festival is a juried show with approximately 1,400 artists submitted their work for consideration this year. However, there is more to the festival than art.  Bands surround every corner  performing  rock, country, jazz, blues, swing and folk music. Also swing by to enjoy some delicious treats like lemonade and funnel cakes. Do not forget to gaze at the sculptures and home decor.