Dallas-Fort Worth festivals

Fresh plans around Dallas-Fort Worth, from this weekend's highlights to events worth planning ahead for.

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The STEAM Festival

A local festival at Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park in Dallas. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.

Dallas · Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair ParkTexas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park
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MLK Back to School (Drive-Thru) Festival

A local festival at 2922 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX, United States, Texas 75215. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.

Dallas · 2922 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX, United States, Texas 752152922 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX, United States, Texas 75215
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Downtown Dallas Arts & Music Festival

A local festival at Main Street Garden Park in Dallas. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.

Dallas · Main Street Garden ParkMain Street Garden Park
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Texas Latino Pride Festival 2026

A local festival at Reverchon Park in Dallas. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.

Dallas · Reverchon ParkReverchon Park
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Tequila Fest Dallas

Food and drink at 1515 S Harwood St in Dallas. The organizer has the latest serving hours and admission details.

Dallas · 1515 S Harwood St1515 S Harwood St
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Hispanic Heritage Celebration

A Day of Culture and Celebration The Dallas Arboretum invites the community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a day of culture, music, food, and the beloved Quinceañera Fashion Show.

Dallas · Dallas Arboretum Events: Learn More about Hispanic Heritage CelebrationDallas Arboretum Events: Learn More about Hispanic Heritage Celebration
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W.A.T.E.R. Festival

Join us at River Legacy Nature Center for the W.A.T.E.R. Festival, a celebration of one of our most vital resources: water.

Arlington · River Legacy Nature CenterRiver Legacy Nature Center
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State Fair of Texas

Twenty-four days of fair food, rides, shows, livestock, exhibits, college football, and Big Tex at Fair Park.

Dallas · Fair ParkFair Park
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State Fair of Texas

Big Tex, the Big Tex Choice Awards fried foods, and 24 days of midway eats in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Dallas · Fair ParkFair Park
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New here? Start with Dallas

If you are new to Dallas, TX, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.

KidsParks, museums, markets, and short downtown stops

Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.

  • Check age fit.
  • Keep drives short.
  • Pick food before the main stop.
AdultsDinner, music, patios, museums, wineries, or brewery routes

Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.

  • Check hours.
  • Book if needed.
  • Keep the route walkable.
GroupFestival, game, market, or activity venue

Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.

  • Share the map.
  • Pick one anchor.
  • Have a backup nearby.
RainIndoor backup near the same neighborhood

Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.

  • Check closures.
  • Avoid long outdoor walks.
  • Use official pages for changes.

Summer plans work best when you balance one outdoor anchor with shade, water, food, and an evening option.

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