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.

Nov 15
United Way Centennial Celebration Presented by PepsiCo

Celebrate 100 years of community impact with United Way of Metropolitan Dallas at the Centennial Celebration presented by PepsiCo, featuring headlining performances by global icon, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and philanthropist Janet Jackson and country superstar Blake Shelton at Cotton Bowl Stadium.

This milestone event includes:

Taste United Food & Wine Festival powered by Vistra: 3:00 – 7:00 PM

Patron Dinner presented by Kimberly-Clark: 5:00 PM

Grand Finale Concert presented by PepsiCo: 7:30 PM

Learn more about the night at UnitedWayDallas.org/100.

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Other Events Coming Soon To Dallas

Oct 2 — Jan 4, 2026
Colorful Memories, November 22 Through a Child’s Eyes
Now on Display until January 4, 2026 Seventh Floor Gallery In the wake of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, filmmaker…
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Oct 2 — Jan 4, 2026
Bug Lab Exhibit
Discover the hidden brilliance of bugs at the Bug Lab exhibit at the Perot Museum. Experience larger-than-life models, immersive bug chambers, and…
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Oct 2 — Oct 5
Alice — Plague Mask Players
Alice: A Variation on Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland is a new take on Carroll’s classic that tells the story of a…
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Sep 26
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…
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Oct 4 — Nov 22
Kids Craft Series
Join our Kids Craft Series for a fun-filled day of music, crafts, treats, and more—while supplies last! Come ready to explore your…
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Oct 2 — Feb 9, 2026
Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations
Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations is the first exhibition to fully explore the pioneering British-American artist's work through the lens of its…
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Oct 1
Babou’s Live
Step into the rhythm of the night at Babou’s, where live music sets the tone every Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 PM…
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Oct 2
Bren Rapp Presents MURROW by Joseph Vitale
The words belong to American icon Edward R. Murrow. The events belong to history. The circumstances they can help to change are…
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Oct 2
Family Magic and Comedy Show with Mike Williams
Get the whole family together for a fun and laugh filled magic show! Join DFW's funniest magic man Mike Williams at the…
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Oct 2
Football Game Day at Scout
Scout, the ultimate entertainment destination for football enthusiasts, is giving fans something to cheer about this season with its game day special…
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Oct 2
Texas Vignette 2025 Art Fair
The seventh-annual Vignette Art Fair, will take place Oct. 2-4, 2025, at its new Dallas Design District location, On The Levee (110…
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Oct 2
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…
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Dallas Weather Forecast

Thursday, Oct 02
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Monday, Oct 13
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Tuesday, Oct 14
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Wednesday, Oct 15
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Thursday, Oct 16
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Friday, Oct 17
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