Weekend Picks

Upgrade your whole dang weekend with this week's best concerts, nightlife, exhibits and more.

Things to Do This Weekend

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Fun Things to Do This Weekend

With so many things to do in Dallas, how do you choose what to do? Make the most of this weekend with our editor’s picks. From professional sports to neighborhood festivals and all the events that locals love, there’s always something happening in Dallas. Find everything from the best concerts and nightlife to museum exhibits and things to do with the kids.

Jul 27

Dreamland at Sweet Tooth Hotel

Prepare to be completely immersed in the captivating world of interactive art at Sweet Tooth Hotel's Downtown Dallas Flagship Location! Explore our largest exhibit yet, showcasing the extraordinary talent of both emerging local and national artists. Indulge in the luxurious ambiance of the Calirosa Cocktail Lounge, offering a curated selection…

Open Tuesday-Sunday at 12pm — event currently underway

Sweet Tooth Hotel

Aug 2

Eataly Summer Fridays

Take a break from the summer heat and discover the flavors of Italy at Eataly Dallas at NorthPark Center! Every Friday this summer, reserve your $15 punch card and embark on a culinary journey through the Italian marketplace's multiple artisanal counters. Just follow the map to find your next tasting…

Held every Friday through September 2, from 2-7PM

Eataly Dallas

Jul 27

Deep Ellum Foodie Lovers Tour

The Deep Ellum Foodie Lovers Tour packs a punch with four partner restaurants, over ten different tastings, a bonus artisan shopping stop, and a variety of cuisines. From Nashville’s hottest “Shut The Cluck Up” chicken for the foodie adventurer to a bao bun, this foodie tour will surely stretch your…

Weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Mar 2, 2024, until Jul 1, 2025

Hattie B's

Jul 27

Texas Black Invitational Rodeo

Dust off those cowboy boots and giddy up to the 35th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo on Saturday, July 27, at 7 p.m. at the Fair Park Coliseum. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the Grand Entry Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Presented by the African American Museum, Dallas, the family-fun…

Fair Park Coliseum

Jul 27

Rooftop Yoga at Waterpoof

Waterproof, the iconic rooftop pool at The Statler, has long been known for the best nightlife views in Dallas. Now, however, guests can enjoy the spectacular skyline panorama in the mornings as well. Waterproof is hosting a Saturday morning yoga series led by V12 Yoga. Join V12 Yoga at 1…

Aug. 3, Aug. 10, Aug. 17, Aug. 24, Aug. 31

Waterproof Dallas

Jul 27

Dallas’ Best Tacos & Margaritas Tour

Join in on a Dallas taco- and margarita-sampling adventure! You'll love the diversity of our four stops, as we enjoy award-winning street tacos, gourmet tacos and eclectic tacos. The margaritas we've selected will also be awesome, including the 5-time winner of Best Margarita in Dallas! Drinks beyond two margaritas are…

Weekly on Saturday, starting from Aug 12, 2023, until Dec 31, 2028

Dallas Bites & Sights Tours

Jul 27

The Dallas by Chocolate Tour

Bite into a decadent chocolate truffle. Savor an indulgent chocolate pastry. These and more indescribably delicious experiences await as we travel to 5 of Dallas' premier local chocolate dessert havens on an air conditioned motorcoach. Your fun-loving tour host will take you on a sweet adventure that includes learning about…

Weekly on Saturday, starting from Aug 5, 2023, until Dec 31, 2028

Dallas Bites & Sights Tours

Jul 27

A New Colorful Tour of Deep Ellum with Dezi 5

A fresh walking tour shared from the perspective of local musician and founder of the Dallas Entertainment Awards, Dezi 5, who grew up in Deep Ellum working at his grandmother’s soul food restaurant, Vern’s Place. Dezi 5 will take guests down Elm, Main, Crowdus Streets and more, exploring the deep…

Every Saturday at 3:00 PM

Deep Ellum Community Center

Aug 4

DMA FREE First Sundays: Access for All

Did someone say FREE? Guests who visit the Museum on the first Sunday of each month will have the opportunity to experience exhibitions like Abraham Angel: Between Wonder and Seduction, Afro-Atlantic Histories, and He Said/She Said: Contemporary Women Artists Interject—typically a $40 value—at NO COST, in addition to dynamic on-site…

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Dallas Museum of Art

Aug 9

Heather McDonald: The Juicy Scoop Experience | Ages 16+

Immerse yourself in the electrifying atmosphere of live music and vibrant energy at House of Blues Dallas! Join us for an unforgettable night of soulful performances and unforgettable memories that will leave you craving more. Extend your evening pre- or post-show in the Foundation Room offering an opulent and exclusive…

House of Blues Dallas

Aug 17

Create Your Own Terrarium!

Join us on Saturday, August 17th, from 3-5 PM for a fun and interactive workshop where you'll be able to design and build your very own terrarium to take home! Get your hands dirty and unleash your creativity as our experts guide you through the process of selecting plants, arranging…

Energy Garden

Aug 17

PJ Morton Cape Town to Cairo Tour with special guest Kenyon Dixon

PJ Morton is a soul singer, songwriter, performer and producer based in New Orleans. He is a 5x GRAMMY-winner and 20x GRAMMY nominee who has earned numerous nominations for BET, Soul Train and NAACP Image Awards, in addition to selling out countless shows at historic venues like the Apollo Theater…

Winspear Opera House

Aug 23

Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac — Rumours

Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage – note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians. “Think of it as a recital,” says Martin, “these albums are historic and stand the test of time.” Forgoing costumes…

Winspear Opera House

Aug 24

Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin — II

Winspear Opera House

Aug 29 — Sep 1

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert

Get ready to fight a dragon, swim with merpeople, and find out just who put Harry’s name in the Goblet of Fire™! For the first time ever, audiences can rediscover the magic of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ while a live symphony orchestra performs Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score…

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Sep 13 — Sep 15

Cinderella

Join Texas Ballet Theater for Cinderella and enter into a magical realm of fairy dust, glass slippers, and hilarious stepsisters. Rejoice as Cinderella finds her prince in one of the most beloved stories of all time. This ballet adaptation is choreographed by Ben Stevenson, O.B.E., TBT’s revered Artistic Director Laureate…

Winspear Opera House

Sep 18 — Sep 22

C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters (Dallas, TX)

A battle for your soul is being waged from an office in hell! Don't miss The Screwtape Letters, the provocative, faithful and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis' classic novel about spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view. The Screwtape Letters creates a topsy-turvy, morally inverted universe, set…

AT&T Performing Arts Center

Sep 21

RSVP through SweatPals: FAME Fest

***RSVP Through SweatPals App*** 🎉 You're Invited to the 6th Annual FAME Fest! 🌟 Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness, fun, and festivity! FAME Fest is back, and it's bigger and better than ever. Join us on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 8 AM to 5 PM, at…

Omni Dallas Hotel

Sep 21

Tour des Fleurs

Hosted by the Dallas Arboretum, the Tour des Fleurs starts and finishes on the Lakeside Trail of White Rock Lake directly in front of the Arboretum. From there, participants run along the shores of White Rock Lake and in and among the beautiful historic Dallas neighborhoods surrounding the lake. The…

Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden

Sep 28

Morgan Jay: Aphrodesia Tour — LATE Show

House of Blues Dallas

Oct 4 — Oct 6

Aviation Discovery Fest

The Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) Aviation Discovery Fest returns to Dallas from October 4-6, 2024! The event offers a fun-filled opportunity for families to celebrate and experience the wonder of flying. The event includes cockpit tours and rides on vintage aircraft, as well as activities for the whole family to…

Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center

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Other Events Coming Soon To Dallas

Jul 27 — Sep 22

T. rex: The Ultimate Predator

A new exhibition explores the latest research and discoveries about tyrannosaurs with a spotlight on the most impressive member of the family—…

Jul 27 — Nov 3

The Impressionist Revolution from Monet to Matisse

The Impressionist Revolution from Monet to Matisse explores the fascinating story of Impressionism from its birth in 1874 to its legacy in…

Jul 27 — Jan 5, 2025

From Munch to Kirchner: The Heins Collection of Modern and Expressionist Art

From Munch to Kirchner: The Heins Collection of Modern and Expressionist Art celebrates the legacy of Marie “Elinor” Heins through the recent…

Jul 27 — Sep 30

Destination: Dinosaurs Presented by Reliant

Uncover the secrets of the dinosaurs this summer at the Dallas Zoo! Wander among the shadows of over 100 life-sized colossal giants…

Jul 27 — Dec 31

Freedom Matters

Explore the ongoing pursuit of liberty in a new special exhibit at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Featuring rare artifacts and…

Jul 27 — Sep 22

Barnaby Fitzgerald: An Eye for Ballast

This focused, monographic exhibition of key paintings by Dallas-based artist Barnaby Fitzgerald (b. 1953) from prominent local collections will honor the artist’s…

Jul 27 — Aug 17

Opening Reception for Portraits of Frida by Lucienne Bloch and Nickolas Muray

Portraits of Frida by Lucienne Bloch and Nickolas Muray June 22 – August 17, 2024 Opening Reception: Saturday, June 22nd from …

Jul 27 — Aug 18

Sarah Sze at Nasher Sculpture Center

For her exhibition at the Nasher, Sarah Sze invites viewers to become immersed in newly conceived works that explore how memory marks…

Jul 27 — Jul 28

The Prom

Uptown Players is thrilled to bring you the regional premiere of the hit Broadway musical The Prom, an uplifting and heartwarming story…

Jul 27 — Aug 4

Dallas Theater Center’s Production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Join us “Under the Sea” as DTC presents a large-scale Public Works version of the classic Disney musical, The Little Mermaid, in…

Jul 19

Live Oak Summer Music Series x Codigo Tequila x TX Whiskey

Warm weather means patio season and Fearing’s Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas welcomes locals to unwind and enjoy lively performances during this…

Jul 27 — Jul 28

Tulsa Drillers @ Frisco Roughriders

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More Upcoming Fun

Thanks to our partners across the city, our calendar includes everything happening in town now and in the coming months!

Whether you're an art enthusiast, sports fanatic, foodie or someone simply looking to have a good time on your Dallas getaway, your entire year is covered with these exciting annual…

Need some ideas on how to start your family weekend in Dallas? Start with our list of kids events! Dallas has the best events for your family, kids, and budget.