Listeners, Dallas-Fort Worth is buzzing with must-see events and vibrant festivities this week and weekend, offering something for every taste and age group.
Today, it’s North Texas Giving Day, powered by Communities Foundation of Texas, where nonprofit organizations across 20 North Texas counties join together for a massive online fundraising drive. Many are holding in-person celebrations as well — stop by Three Wide Brewing in Fort Worth this evening for their Pints & Paws event, benefiting Mutts N Such Rescue, with raffles, adoptable pets, and local craft beer, all free and open to everyone.
For live music fans tonight, look out for Rodell Duff at Cambridge Room at House of Blues in Dallas and comedian Nick Di Paolo, plus Mothership playing their rare homecoming stoner metal set at Ferris Wheelers in Dallas tomorrow, Friday, September 19, with doors at 6pm and locational rock acts Lotus Lords and Tin Pool kicking things off.
Saturday is bursting with cultural and family activities: in Fort Worth, Sundance Square is hosting its second annual Car & Culture Show from noon to 8pm, featuring art exhibits, lowriders, food, and live music in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Arlington’s West Main Arts Festival runs from noon to 7pm on West Main Street, steps from City Hall, with live musicians, food trucks, art vendors, and interactive family fun where pets are welcome. In Fort Worth, La Gran Plaza is hosting a College Fair from 1-3pm, perfect for those exploring higher education options, with info and mentoring available.
Starting Saturday, the Dallas Arboretum brings in over 100,000 pumpkins for Autumn at the Arboretum, featuring a Mexican-themed pumpkin village, interactive mazes, and family-friendly displays reimagining iconic regions of Mexico according to Visit Dallas.
On Sunday, McFly’s Pub in Fort Worth hosts a Night Market with local vendors, food trucks, and a welcoming, dog-friendly atmosphere from 5 to 10pm. Also, mark your calendars for Pride celebrations all week, culminating in Dallas’s annual Pride Parade on September 21st.
Monday, wrestling fans can catch WWE legend Mick Foley’s first-ever one-man show, 40 Years of Foley, at Hyena’s Comedy Nightclub in Fort Worth, featuring stories from his storied career.
Theater lovers, Life of Pi hits Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth Tuesday through Sunday. This Broadway smash features stunning puppetry and stagecraft in the tale of survival at sea.
Next week and into the weekend, celebrate Oktoberfest at Trinity Park, Fort Worth’s largest German heritage festival, running Thursday to Sunday. Expect authentic food, beer, games, and polka music, as well as family-friendly fun.
Starting Friday, September 26, the State Fair of Texas returns to Fair Park in Dallas, kicking off 24 days of iconic Texas food, midway rides, exhibits, and concerts. Check out artist Patricia Rodriguez’s funky take on Big Tex, enjoy the infamous fried snacks, and see why this festival draws visitors from across the state.
For sports fans, the Dallas Cowboys are back in action, and Visit Dallas has guides for the best local watch parties if you can’t get AT&T Stadium tickets.
If none of those suit your fancy, the Margarita Mile is waiting all week for you to sip your way through some of Dallas’s finest tequila creations.
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