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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.
APRIL
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February
24

Dallas Blooms

Dallas | 2/24/24 - 4/8/24

This largest floral festival in the Southwest is considered to be one of America's best floral festivals.
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April
4

Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival

Fort Worth | 4/4/24 - 4/7/24

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
4

Chicago

Dallas | 4/4/24 - 4/6/24

The AT&T Performing Arts Center in downtown Dallas is dedicated to cultivating the local cultural landscape.
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April
4

Cool Thursdays Concert Series

Dallas | 4/4/24 - 6/27/24

Pack a picnic and enjoy concerts on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn overlooking scenic White Rock Lake.
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April
6

Scarborough Renaissance Festival

Waxahachie | 4/6/24 - 5/7/24

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
6

Big Texas Beer Fest

Dallas | 4/6/24

The festival features award-winning beers, local food trucks, and artisan food and beverages from local vendors.
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April
8

Garden Tea

Dallas | 4/8/24 - 9/20/24

Tea service at the Dallas Arboretum includes soup, tea sandwiches, sweet treats, scones, and seasonal teas.
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April
9

Girl From the North Country

Dallas | 4/9/24 - 4/21/24

Broadway Dallas entertains North Texas audiences with live musical theater performances at the Music Hall at Fair Park.
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April
12

NASCAR Weekend

Fort Worth | 4/12/24 - 4/14/24

Texas Motor Speedway is among the largest sports stadiums in America and hosts special events and series races.
OCCURS
April
14

Big Taste of Fort Worth

Fort Worth | 4/14/24

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
17

USA Film Festival

Dallas | 4/17/24 - 4/21/24

The USA Film Festival is dedicated to the recognition and promotion of excellence in the film and video arts.
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April
18

MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival

Fort Worth | 4/18/24 - 4/21/24

A nationally-recognized fine art and fine craft juried art fair, live concerts, and performance artists.
OCCURS
April
18

Mad Hatter's Luncheon

DALLAS | 4/18/24

Hosted outdoors each spring, this event features a reception, fashion show, luncheon, and wildly over-the-top hats.
OCCURS
April
19

Fashion Stars for a Cause

Dallas | 4/19/24

The dinner with fashion show provides an opportunity to assist the Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas.
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April
19

Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival

Ennis | 4/19/24 - 4/21/24

Festival features food, entertainment, shopping, and 40 miles of showcased mapped driving bluebonnet trails.
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April
26

Dallas International Film Festival

Dallas | 4/26/24 - 5/2/24

Promoting and supporting the increasingly accessible art form of contemporary independent films.
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April
27

Equest Gala

DALLAS | 4/27/24

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

Taste of the Cowboys

Frisco | TBD

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
3

Dallas International Guitar Festival

Dallas | 5/3/24 - 5/5/24

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
8

Hamilton

Dallas | 5/8/24 - 6/09/24

Broadway Dallas entertains North Texas audiences with live musical theater performances at the Music Hall at Fair Park.
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May
17

Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival

Richardson | 5/17/24 - 5/19/24

This internationally award-winning eclectic art and music festival features live music, street performers, food, and more.
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May
2

Mayfest

Fort Worth | 5/2/24 - 5/5/24

Fort Worth's premier family-friendly festival showcases live music, festival food, rides, arts, and more.
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May
17

Main Street Fest

Grapevine | 5/17/24 - 5/19/24

Tap into three full days of festival fun at Grapevine's annual Main Street Fest - A Craft Brew Experience.
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May
24

ZestFest

Irving | 5/24/24 - 5/26/24

Weekend event features cooking demos by celebrity chefs, live music, interactive contests, and thousands of bold food samples.
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May
31

Taste Addison

Addison | 5/31/24 - 6/1/24

The three-day food festival in Addison is a celebration of local restaurants, live music, and fun activities.
JUNE
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June
7

FAN EXPO Dallas

DALLAS | 6/7/24 - 6/9/24

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
8

Texas Blueberry Festival

Nacogdoches | 6/8/24

Taking place in the oldest town in Texas, the festival is a celebration of the annual blueberry harvest.
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June
14

Great Texas Balloon Race

Longview | 6/14/24 - 6/16/24

This world-class event attracts the very best competitive pilots from across the United States and the world.
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June
18

Hairspray

Dallas | 6/18/24 - 6/30/24

Broadway Dallas entertains North Texas audiences with live musical theater performances at the Music Hall at Fair Park.
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June
TBD

Taste of Dallas

Dallas | TBD

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

Nowitzki's Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game

Frisco |TBD

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

4th of July Celebrations in North Texas

Dallas/Fort Worth | TBD

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

Parker County Peach Festival

Weatherford | TBD

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

The Dallas Boat Expo

Dallas | TBD

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
TBD

DFW Restaurant Week

Dallas | TBD

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

BvB Dallas

Dallas | TBD

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

Westfest

West | TBD

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

Dallas Chocolate Festival

Dallas | TBD

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

Arts & Autos Extravaganza

Denton | TBD

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

ItalianCarFest

Dallas | TBD

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
TBD

Addison Oktoberfest

Addison | TBD3

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

GrapeFest

Grapevine | TBD

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
TBD

Plano Balloon Festival

Plano | TBD

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

Southwest RV Supershow

Dallas | TBD

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
TBD

Western Days Festival

Lewisville | TBD

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

Dirk Nowitzki Pro Celebrity Tennis Classic

Dallas | TBD

Proceeds benefit the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation which awards grants to organizations focusing on children's wellbeing.
OCTOBER
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October
TBD

Dallas Fan Festival

IRVING | TBD

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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September
TBD

State Fair of Texas

Dallas | TBD

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

Harvest Tea

Dallas | TBD

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

Texas Rose Festival

Tyler | TBD

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
TBD

Lone Star Film Festival

Fort Worth | TBD

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

Greek Food Festival of Dallas

Dallas | TBD

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

Romanian Food Festival

Colleyville | TBD

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

World Food Championships

Dallas | TBD

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

CAF Wings Over Dallas

Dallas | TBD

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

North Texas Folds of Honor Gala

Dallas | TBD

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

Romanian Food Festival

Dallas | TBD

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

Texas Christkindl Market

Arlington | TBD

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

Carol of Lights

Grapevine | TBD

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

Holiday Tea

Dallas | TBD

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

Holiday Lights Parade

Arlington | TBD

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
TBD

Armed Forces Bowl

Fort Worth | TBD

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

Cotton Bowl Classic

Arlington | TBD

This annual postseason intercollegiate football game is promoted and sponsored by the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association (CBAA).
OCCURS
December
TBD

Jingle Bell Run

Dallas | TBD

Dress up in holiday attire for this family-friendly 5K race, 1K fun run, and festive after party at the Hilton Anatole Dallas.
JANUARY
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January
TBD

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

Fort Worth | TBD

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

International Motorcycle Show

Dallas | TBD

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
TBD

Autorama

Dallas | TBD

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

North Texas Auto Expo

Dallas | TBD

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
TBD

Friendship Tea

Dallas | TBD

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

Cocktails & Cleats

Frisco | TBD

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

Dallas RV SuperSale

Dallas | TBD

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
TBD

Collin County Home and Garden Show

Allen | TBD

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

North Texas Irish Festival

Dallas | TBD

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

Texas Pinball Festival

Frisco | TBD

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

Dallas St. Patrick's Parade

Dallas | TBD

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
TBD

Food & Wine Festival

Dallas | TBD

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

Travel & Adventure Show

Dallas | TBD

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

The Color Run

Dallas | TBD

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