DALLAS
Events Calendar | Shows, Concerts, Annual Festivals, Entertainment, Local Community Events, and What's Happening This Weekend | Dallas, Fort Worth, DFW Metroplex Area, Texas, USA

DALLAS | EVENTS CALENDAR

We don't list everything in town that you could do, but we do recommend these events that you definitely should consider attending.
DECEMBER
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December
2024

Holiday Lights Parade

Arlington | 2024

Santa will be on hand for photo opportunities after the switch is flipped to light the spectacular 50-foot Christmas tree.
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December
2024

Armed Forces Bowl

Fort Worth | 2024

This annual postseason college football bowl game features patriotic overtones recognizing all five branches of the service.
OCCURS
December
2024

Cotton Bowl Classic

Arlington | 2024

This annual postseason intercollegiate football game is promoted and sponsored by the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association (CBAA).
JANUARY
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January
2025

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

Fort Worth | 2025

Event features rodeo, livestock show, Western parade, carnival, live music, and special events like Vine to Wine, Bull's Night Out, and more.
OCCURS
January
2025

International Motorcycle Show

Dallas | 2025

Tour provides access to new models, live entertainment, and the opportunity to purchase the latest parts, gear, and accessories.
FEBRUARY
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February
2025

Autorama

Dallas | 2025

This car show exhibition showcases new and classic automobiles, specialty custom vehicles, concept cars, and more.
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February
2025

North Texas Auto Expo

Dallas | 2025

The North Texas Auto Show at the convention center offers an impressive lineup of new model year cars and trucks.
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February
2025

Friendship Tea

Dallas | 2025

Tea service at the Dallas Arboretum includes soup, tea sandwiches, sweet treats, scones, and seasonal teas.
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February
2025

Cocktails & Cleats

Frisco | 2025

This FC Dallas fundraiser features cocktails, bites, and a chance to explore the National Soccer Hall of Fame Experience.
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February
2025

Dallas RV SuperSale

Dallas | 2025

Hundreds of RVs will fill more than 350,000 square feet of exhibit space making this the largest RV show in Texas.
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February
2025

Collin County Home and Garden Show

Allen | 2025

Find home improvement products, remodeling services, and contractors along with stunning landscape displays and water features.
MARCH
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March
2025

North Texas Irish Festival

Dallas | 2025

Festival features top Irish musicians, dancers from around the world, and cultural presentations at Fair Park.
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March
2025

Texas Pinball Festival

Frisco | 2025

Hundreds of pinball machines, classic video games, and other game room goodies set up on FREE play.
OCCURS
March
2025

Dallas St. Patrick's Parade

Dallas | 2025

The festival hosts 90+ floats, draws over 125,000 people, and is said to offer something for everyone's taste.
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March
2025

Food & Wine Festival

Dallas | 2025

Dozens of local chefs serve delectable dishes at this food-filled festival at the Dallas Arboretum during Dallas Blooms.
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March
2025

Travel & Adventure Show

Dallas | 2025

Vacation expo features travel experts, speakers, seminars, booking discounts, and product demonstrations.
OCCURS
March
2025

The Color Run

Dallas | 2025

The Happiest 5k on the Planet celebrates healthiness and individuality in a fun, un-intimidating running environment.
APRIL
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February
2025

Dallas Blooms

Dallas | 2025

This largest floral festival in the Southwest is considered to be one of America's best floral festivals.
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April
2025

Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival

Fort Worth | 2025

Talented chefs, food artisans, craft brewers, and vintners bring a range of tastes and events at multiple venues in the community.
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April
2025

Cool Thursdays Concert Series

Dallas | 2025

Pack a picnic and enjoy concerts on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn overlooking scenic White Rock Lake.
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April
2025

Scarborough Renaissance Festival

Waxahachie | 2025

Step back in time to the 16th century days of King Henry VIII with 23 stages of entertainment, jousting, parade, etc.
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April
2025

Big Texas Beer Fest

Dallas | 2025

The festival features award-winning beers, local food trucks, and artisan food and beverages from local vendors.
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April
2025

Garden Tea

Dallas | 2025

Tea service at the Dallas Arboretum includes soup, tea sandwiches, sweet treats, scones, and seasonal teas.
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April
2025

NASCAR Weekend

Fort Worth | 2025

Texas Motor Speedway is among the largest sports stadiums in America and hosts special events and series races.
OCCURS
April
2025

Big Taste of Fort Worth

Fort Worth | 2025

Chefs from local restaurants prepare signature dishes and battle it out for a chance to win the People's Choice and Best of Big Taste.
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April
2025

USA Film Festival

Dallas | 2025

The USA Film Festival is dedicated to the recognition and promotion of excellence in the film and video arts.
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April
2025

MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival

Fort Worth | 2025

A nationally-recognized fine art and fine craft juried art fair, live concerts, and performance artists.
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April
2025

Mad Hatter's Luncheon

DALLAS | 2025

Hosted outdoors each spring, this event features a reception, fashion show, luncheon, and wildly over-the-top hats.
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April
2025

Fashion Stars for a Cause

Dallas | 2025

The dinner with fashion show provides an opportunity to assist the Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas.
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April
2025

Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival

Ennis | 2025

Festival features food, entertainment, shopping, and 40 miles of showcased mapped driving bluebonnet trails.
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April
2025

Dallas International Film Festival

Dallas | 2025

Promoting and supporting the increasingly accessible art form of contemporary independent films.
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April
2025

Equest Gala

DALLAS | 2025

The gala benefits Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship which provides equine-facilitated activities, therapies, and counseling.
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April
2025

Taste of the Cowboys

Frisco | 2025

Get ready to tackle hunger as The North Texas Food Bank and Dallas Cowboys present this gourmet tailgate event.
MAY
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May
2025

Dallas International Guitar Festival

Dallas | 2025

The guitar show seems to have a bit of everything for those who play music as well as those who just love to hear it.
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May
2025

Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival

Richardson | 2025

This internationally award-winning eclectic art and music festival features live music, street performers, food, and more.
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May
2025

Mayfest

Fort Worth | 2025

Fort Worth's premier family-friendly festival showcases live music, festival food, rides, arts, and more.
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May
2025

Main Street Fest

Grapevine | 2025

Tap into three full days of festival fun at Grapevine's annual Main Street Fest - A Craft Brew Experience.
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May
2025

ZestFest

Irving | 2025

Weekend event features cooking demos by celebrity chefs, live music, interactive contests, and thousands of bold food samples.
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May
2025

Taste Addison

Addison | 2025

The three-day food festival in Addison is a celebration of local restaurants, live music, and fun activities.
JUNE
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June
2025

FAN EXPO Dallas

DALLAS | 2025

Considered by many as the flagship comic event in Texas, this is the largest comics, sci-fi, and gaming event in Texas.
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June
2025

Texas Blueberry Festival

Nacogdoches | 2025

Taking place in the oldest town in Texas, the festival is a celebration of the annual blueberry harvest.
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June
2025

Great Texas Balloon Race

Longview | 2025

This world-class event attracts the very best competitive pilots from across the United States and the world.
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June
2025

Taste of Dallas

Dallas | 2025

Dallas' premier summertime food and drink festival features interactive encounters with chefs, restaurants, and exhibitors.
OCCURS
June
2025

Nowitzki's Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game

Frisco | 2025

Proceeds from this fan-favorite baseball game with fireworks benefit Dirk Nowitzki Foundation and Heroes Foundation.
JULY
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July
2025

4th of July Celebrations in North Texas

Dallas/Fort Worth | 2025

From parades and live music to street dancing and tubing, find the best celebrations and firework displays in North Texas.
OCCURS
July
2025

Parker County Peach Festival

Weatherford | 2025

Peachy treats like ice cream and cobbler along with live music, bike ride, food, and activity booths.
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July
2025

The Dallas Boat Expo

Dallas | 2025

A wholesale market of more than five million square feet, Dallas Market Center hosts more than 50 trade events each year.
AUGUST
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August
2025

DFW Restaurant Week

Dallas | 2025

DFW Restaurant Week offers diners prix fixe meals with 20% benefiting the North Texas Food Bank or Lena Pope.
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August
2025

Westfest

West | 2025

Event celebrates Czech heritage with authentic food, polka music, and activities like helicopter rides, parade, and 5K race.
OCCURS
August
2025

BvB Dallas

Dallas | 2025

Fun and philanthropic powder-puff football game that raises money for Alzheimer's research and awareness.
SEPTEMBER
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September
2025

Dallas Chocolate Festival

Dallas | 2025

DallasChocolate.org celebrates chocolate makers and chocolatiers that have elevated their craft to an art form.
OCCURS
September
2025

ItalianCarFest

Dallas | 2025

A wholesale market of more than five million square feet, Dallas Market Center hosts more than 50 trade events each year.
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September
2025

GrapeFest

Grapevine | 2025

Sample premium Texas wines, enjoy live entertainment, squish and stomp grapes, test your cork shooting skills, compete in a cookoff, etc.
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September
2025

Southwest RV Supershow

Dallas | 2025

A wholesale market of more than five million square feet, Dallas Market Center hosts more than 50 trade events each year.
OCCURS
September
2025

Arts & Autos Extravaganza

Denton | 2025

Check out classic cars, hot rods, and motorcycles as well as a silent auction, arts/crafts, live music, Chalk Fest sidewalk art, and more.
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September
2025

Addison Oktoberfest

Addison | 2025

Four days of German food, entertainers in costumes, Bavarian folk dances, activities, oompah music, and more.
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September
2025

Plano Balloon Festival

Plano | 2025

Event features magnificent hot air balloons, live music, a parachute team exhibition, fireworks show, and more.
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September
2025

State Fair of Texas

Dallas | 2025

The annual event promotes agriculture, education, and community involvement through family-friendly entertainment.
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September
2025

Western Days Festival

Lewisville | 2025

Event features five stages of live music, tamale-eating contest, craft beer pavilion, mechanical bull, reenactments, market, and car show.
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September
2025

Harvest Tea

Dallas | 2025

Tea service at the Dallas Arboretum includes soup, tea sandwiches, sweet treats, scones, and seasonal teas.
OCTOBER
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October
2025

Dallas Fan Festival

IRVING | 2025

This event brings together the worlds of comics, sci-fi, and gaming in one pop culture convention at the Irving Convention Center.
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October
2025

Texas Rose Festival

Tyler | 2025

Displays of roses and activities such as the Rose Show, Coronation, Queen's Tea, and Texas Rose Festival Parade.
NOVEMBER
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November
2025

Greek Food Festival of Dallas

Dallas | 2024

Live Greek music, traditional dancing, cooking demos, tours of byzantine iconography, and more.
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November
2025

Lone Star Film Festival

Fort Worth | 2024

Event celebrates the work of cinema's emerging talents and honors the legacy of the trendsetters along the way.
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November
2025

Romanian Food Festival

Colleyville | 2024

Event features a Romanian culture primer, live music, grill and bar, games, vendor exhibits, and more.
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November
2025

World Food Championships

Dallas | 2024

This tournament showcasing the best culinary artisans allows participants to show their chops and earn respect.
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November
2025

CAF Wings Over Dallas

Dallas | 2024

More than eighty WWII-era aircraft comprise airshow featuring demonstrations, reenactments, rides, etc.
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November
2025

North Texas Folds of Honor Gala

Dallas | 2024

Attendees provide organizational support while enjoying a seated dinner, musical entertainment and dancing, and auctions.
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November
2025

Romanian Food Festival

Dallas | 2024

Event features a Romanian culture primer, live entertainment, grill and bar, games, painting exhibit, vendor exhibits, and more.
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November
2025

Texas Christkindl Market

Arlington | 2024

Inspired by a cherished German tradition, this is one of the largest open-air holiday markets in the Southwest.
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November
2025

Carol of Lights

Grapevine | 2024

Historic Downtown Grapevine is brightly illuminated as the season kicks off in the Christmas Capital of Texas.
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November
2025

Holiday Tea

Dallas | 2024

Tea service at the Dallas Arboretum includes soup, tea sandwiches, sweet treats, scones, and seasonal teas.