Get your classical on this Saturday when the NorthPark Center hosts a rare concert featuring the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Hear Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 4” led by Music Director Jaap van Zweden. The music takes place in the garden at 7 p.m. and is free for all to attend. During the event, mall eateries will be selling boxed dinners to enjoy with the concert — see menu the prices here.

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Symphony at NorthPark Center

If a plane ticket to Germany isn’t realistic this Oktoberfest, head to the craft beer and music festival Parktoberfest from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. this Saturday at the Shops at Park Lane. Tickets are $10-$30 and available here. A portion of the event’s proceeds will be donated to the Wilkinson Center, an agency that assists families in poverty.

The Meadows Museum Family Day is free this Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy entertainment, arts activities and other hands-on experiences as you explore the museum’s new Modern Spanish Art exhibition. Get all the details here.

While you’re at the Meadows Museum, stop by SMU’s Owen Art Center to watch the contemporary music ensemble SYZYGY perform “24HC,” a 24-hour concert where music is written on the spot. You can learn more about this unique event here.