What To Do in Dallas in May

Venture to new venues, the latest eateries and the enjoyable outdoors in May.

The month of May is the perfect time to come to Dallas and play. From a multitude of concerts to exciting celebrations like Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Memorial Day, there are many ways to enjoy the month in Dallas.

Updated April 2026

Get Your Live Music Fix

Statue on display at Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas
Pictured Hilton Anatole

Honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Dallas

  • Stay at the Hilton Anatole! It is home to one of the largest Asian art collections in the world and displays more than 1,000 pieces of fine art throughout the hotel.
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Pictured Dallas Zoo

Spend Memorial Day Weekend in Dallas

  • If you're visiting with kids, or just love animals, the Dallas Zoo is a must. If you're a parent to older kids, check out this guide to keep them entertained or this guide on indoor attractions to cool off around town.
  • For happy hour or evening entertainment, channel your competitive side at Electric Shuffle then head over to Adair's Saloon, a local watering hole famous for live country music, dancing and an authentic Texas experience.
People enjoy a tray of barbecue at Terry Blacks BBQ in Dallas
Pictured Terry Blacks BBQ

Best BBQ in Dallas

  • National BBQ Day is May 16, so naturally you have to try some Dallas BBQ! Find the Best BBQ Joints in Dallas to satisfy your brisket and beans cravings!
Pictured Beto & Son

Refresh yourself with Margaritas

  • Dallas is the home of the first ever Frozen Margarita Machine. So enjoy the city's best and brightest by participating in the renowned Margarita Mile.
  • Before you leave Dallas you must try the Mambo Taxi, a Dallas staple made of swirled margarita and sangria, at Mi Cocina on the Park.
Large eye sculpture across a grass lawn at The Joule in Dallas

Other Can't-Miss Events in May

  • Grab some friends and check out Discover Downtown Dallas Movie Series at Main Street Garden Park! This month's movies are about heros who play by their own rules. Catch Top Gun: Maverick on May 8, Shrek on May 15, Napoleon Dynamite on May 22, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade on May 29, 2026.
  • If you're in a hurry, head down to the DMA and experience Art in Thirty.
  • Dallas Museum of Art also invites you and mom to enjoy a leisurely brunch in the museum this Mother's Day at 11AM.
  • You can indulge in Dallas' rich Latin culture by hopping over to Carne Asada Fest on May 30, the biggest Carne Asada in Dallas, TX.

Check our event calendar for even more events happening in May.

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Grace loves exploring the diverse neighborhoods in Dallas from Lower Greenville to Bishop Arts. In her spare time, you can find her trying new restaurants (with a dirty martini in hand), walking on the Katy Trail, or on a mission to find the best matcha in Dallas. Have a Dallas restaurant you want to tell the world about? Send it her way!
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