Things To Do in Dallas - April 20-26

1. Día del Niño Festival

Saturday, April 25
Latino Cultural Center

The Latino Cultural Center is the place to be for Día del Niño on April 25. From 11am to 4pm, this free, family-friendly celebration brings together hands-on crafts, live performances, lucha libre matches, storytime, games, and dancing with Disco Kids in the plaza. Shop with local vendors, connect with community partners, and don't miss the "Juguetes Para Todos" toy drive and raffle prizes happening throughout the day.

2. Fala Comigo One Year Anniversary

Saturday, April 25
VANTA Athletics

Where global sounds meet rooftop soccer, Fala Comigo is bringing something Dallas hasn't quite experienced before. Translated from Portuguese as "Talk to Me," this creative brand activates spaces through immersive art installations and music rooted in cultural connection, and they're taking over Vanta Athletics in the heart of downtown Dallas. Expect a mix of Baile Funk, Afrobeat, Dembow, Reggaeton, Latin House, Hip-Hop, and more from the Latin and Afro-Diaspora, all under one roof with skyline views to match.

3. STEVE HACKMAN CONDUCTS HIS Stravinsky X Kendrick Lamar

Saturday, April 25
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Some concerts you attend. This one you experience. Steve Hackman brings his boundary-pushing fusion to Dallas with Stravinsky X Kendrick Lamar, the perfect mix of two masterpieces. Stravinsky's Petrouchka and Kendrick Lamar's Pulitzer Prize-winning album DAMN share more than you'd expect, from their "show-within-a-show" storytelling to their unflinching explorations of identity, reality, and what it means to be human.

4. Kinky Boots

April 23-25
Winspear Opera House

The boots are back and Dallas is ready. Kinky Boots, the Tony Award-winning musical with a Cyndi Lauper score, a Harvey Fierstein book, and enough heart to fill a factory floor, is strutting its way to the stage. Based on a true story, this feel-good musical follows Charlie Price, a reluctant shoe factory heir, and Lola, a fabulous entertainer with a need for seriously sturdy stilettos, as an unlikely friendship saves the business and changes everything they thought they knew.

5. Cirque du Soleil ECHO

Now-May 3
Lone Star Park

Cirque du Soleil Big Top, and ECHO is their most visually stunning show yet. This 20th Big Top production weaves poetry, daring acrobatics, and cutting-edge technology into a breathtaking exploration of the bond between people, animals, and the world we share. Inspired by the optimism and inventive power of youth, ECHO bursts with vibrant characters, never-before-seen acrobatic feats, and a universe of color, light, and projection that has to be seen to be believed.

6. DIFF Dallas

April 23-30
Dallas

Dallas' biggest film celebration is back for its 20th edition, and DIFF 2026 is pulling out all the stops. The Dallas International Film Festival returns April 23 through 30 as the largest film festival in North Texas, bringing together independent filmmakers, diverse voices, and film lovers from across the region for eight days of screenings, panels, and awards. As an Oscar-qualifying festival with nearly two decades of championing bold storytelling and the Dallas creative community.

7. Cool Thursdays Concert Series

Thursday, April 23
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

The Dallas Arboretum's beloved concert series returns in 2026 with top national tribute acts and the area's greatest performers, all set against the stunning backdrop of White Rock Lake and the garden at golden hour. Kick things off April 23 with Desperado, one of the most celebrated Eagles tribute acts around, then keep the streak going all season long. Explore the gardens, relax with friends, and let the music carry the night.

8. Dash to the Deck: Stair Climb at Reunion Tower

Saturday, April 25
Reunion Tower

Reunion Tower's first-ever Dash to the Deck is a one-of-a-kind stair climb that takes participants all the way up to the iconic GeO-Deck, with every step supporting the American Lung Association's mission to improve lung health and prevent lung disease. Open to climbers of all experience levels, this isequal parts fitness challenge and bucket list moment in the heart of downtown.

10. Bits & Bites Food Festival

Sunday, April 26
Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

The Dallas College Foundation's annual Bits & Bites Food Festival brings together over 35 of Dallas' top chefs and restaurants for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience on the stunning grounds of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. More than 700 attendees will taste their way through the best the city has to offer while hearing inspiring stories from Dallas College alumni and programs.

Check back next week for more of the best things to do in Dallas, because there's always something new to discover in Dallas.