Dallas Events
If you are in Dallas, you can never be bored as there is a plethora of events all the year round. Theres an event for everybody, whether you are a sport freak, a kid, or simply want to have some fun. Just check them out:
January
College Baseball: Baseball is undoubtedly Americas favorite pastime and you can enjoy it right from January till June.
Cotton Bowl at Fair Park: Coinciding with New Years Day, the Southwestern Bell Cotton Bowl will start at Fair Park.
Kid Film Festival: For more than two decades, it has earned the reputation of featuring the best new and classic childrens film from around the world at various venues. It a must attend event for your kids.
Martin Luther Birthday Parade: This event is held to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a renowned civil rights leader.
Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show: Highlights includes Fort Worths annual rodeo and cowboy competition.
Home and Garden Show: Decorate your homes, gardens and patios in Texas flavor, which can be exclusively seen at this expo.
February
Dallas Autorama: If cars fascinate you, then do attend this expo which will display a number of vintage and modern cars.
Golden Gloves Tournament: This annual amateur boxing tournament will attract the best young boxers from all over the nation.
Russian Festival: This event will feature Russian ballet, music and art at SMUs McFarlin Auditorium.
Fort Worth Bead Market: This event is also staged in November. There will be huge display of vintage buttons, beads, gemstones, silver, jewelry, books, tools, etc.
Mardi Gras Parade: Held in the West End Historic District, it will be marked by a Mardi Gras parade.
March
Dallas Bloom: You will be mesmerized to see more than 300,000 spring-blooming bulbs and 20,000 flowering azaleas at the gardens of the Dallas Arboretum.
Spring Home & Garden Show: Planning to upgrade your domestic environs Check out the Dallas Spring Home & Garden Show which will have all the latest innovations.
North Texas Irish Festival: At Dallas Fair Park, enjoy live performances by bands, street performers and storytellers.
Greenville Avenue St. Patricks Day Parade: This event is for the delight of entire family.
April
Major League Baseball: Now that the spring is here, enjoy it with baseball and American culture with historic firsts, icon performances, record-setting events, and traditions from hot dogs slathered in mustard to unexpected curveballs, and seventh-inning stretches.
Major League Soccer: It is a must attend event for all Soccer lovers
Arbor Daze: A must attend event for family. It aims to promote tree planting, besides providing entertainment and rides for kids.
Deep Ellum Arts Festival: An event where artists will display their works of art.
New Vintage Wine & Arts Festival: Marked with seminars and tours, besides featuring the Blessing of the Vine and the New Release.
Main Street Fort Art Festival: There will be an art, entertainment and laser show.
International DFW Week: It will feature several events focusing on health education and business.
EarthFest: The theme of this festival is Earth Day and you can see related exhibits at Pegasus Plaza.
USA Film Festival: If you love movies, then this film festival is for you. Enjoy some great movies from around the world.
Prairie Dog Chili Cookoff: If you love food, then dont miss this festival where you can taste some real good delicacies.
May
Artfest: You would find it impossible to resist the perfect combination of food and music at Fair Park.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration: This is to mark the celebration of Mexico's 1862 victory over France.
Cottonwood Art Festival: If you are looking for works of fine arts, besides food and entertainment, then Richardsons Cottonwood Park is the place to be.
Grapevine Heritage Festival:
This is in celebration of the history of Grapevine. Enjoy music, food and libations.
Colonial Golf Tournament: A tournament to watch if you love golf.
Mayfest: Celebrate spring with arts and crafts.
Taste of Addison: Delight your taste buds with some of the finest cuisine from Addison at the Addison Conference & Theatre Centre.
June
Chisholm Trail Round-Up: Enjoy street dances, Indian powwow, trail rides, etc.
Juneteenth Celebration: If you are looking for a day-long fun, then come and celebrate this event which will also include a parade, besides other festivities.
Texas Scottish Festival: At Arlingtons Maverick Stadium, there will be a Golf Tournament, dance contests, athletic competitions, etc.
Antique Auto Swap Meet: If you are an auto collector, then do visit Traders to buy car buff collectibles.
First Lady Conference: The National Ministry of Dr. Tony Evans will stage three-day event with workshops, plenary sessions, and worship in prayer and song.
July
Dallas Video Festival: Angelika Theater is a place to be to check out new works by regional, national and international artists.
Kaboom Town: Enjoy fireworks, food and historic warplane fly-bys.
Old Fashioned Fourth of July: This is a day to celebrate patriotism with brass bands, barbecue, pony rides and a parade.
Shakespeare Festival: Blankets, picnic dinners, and appreciation of Shakespeare are what popularizes this annual festival at the Grand Amphi-Theatre.
Taste of Dallas: This is the largest outdoor food festival of Dallas.
August
Partyfest: If you are a party animal, dont miss out the fun at the Dallas Convention Center.
Elvis Run: This 5 run is held to fund the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Dallas.
KRLD Restaurant Week: This event is held to raise funds for North Texas Food Bank.
Texas International Blues Festival: at the Sons of Hermann Hall, blues musicians
from Texas will entertain everybody.
Visions - Womens Expo: Its a womens day out at Dallas Market Hall, which features career, financial, health and personal tips
Viva Dallas! Hispanic Expo: For all Hispanic, this expo is a place to be. There's entertainment for you, besides display of new products, family resources, and health services.
September
National Football League: A must attend football league.
College Football: Promotes college football ideals.
Addison Oktoberfest: Enjoy German food, drinks and entertainment at this fest.
BluesFest: An outdoor event showcasing national, regional, and local blues musicians.
Dallas Dance Festival: Enjoy spectacular dance performances.
Greek Festival of Texas: Enjoy Greek dancing, music, food, arts and crafts at this event.
Dallas Blooms Autumn: Celebrate autumn in a unique way.
State Fair of Texas: Enjoy rides, music, exhibits and live stock events.
Heritage Crafts Festival: This country fair with homemade crafts, food, music and pageantry, will definitely enchant you.
ZestFest: Take tips for cooking from celebrity chefs.
October
National Hockey League: This event celebrates the milestones in national hockey.
Boo at the Dallas Zoo: A favorite haunt for trick or treating.
Butterfly Flutterby: It is a known fact that Monarch butterfly migrates from Canada to Mxico. This event celebrates this migration with a parade.
Chili Pepperama: Get free tips for cooking, decorating, medicine, etc from experts in these fields.
Fright Fest Pet Parade: Time to chill out for your pets as well. All pets are welcome, be it pups, pigs, cows, cats, etc.
Goth Ball: This event is held to help Cancer Relief Fund.
Haunted Symphony: Enjoy musical movies and other chilling classics at Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.
Rescue Round-Up: When we say that Dallas has an event for everyone, we have included your pet dog as well. Even dogs can have their share of fun at this event.
SnowFest: Enjoy skiing at Dallas Market Hall, which will be full of snow at this time.
Texas Stampede: Enjoy country music, saddle bronco riding, barrel racing and bull riding at American Airlines Center.
Western Swing Festival: Enjoy poetry, campfire songs etc. at this wonderful event.
November
College Basketball: Those who love basketball can see the game in action.
Chi Omega Christmas Market: This 25-years-old market offers holiday shopping opportunity combined with special events.
Holiday at the Arboretum: Enjoy a Christmas fanfare at the DeGolyer house and gardens.
The Nutcracker: You will love to watch a classic Nutcracker ballet on a vibrant set at Majestic Theatre.
Trains at North Park: Children will love to ride in toy trains.
Fort Worth Bead Market: This event is also staged in February, where visitor can buy vintage buttons, beads, gemstones, silver, jewelry, books, tools, etc at the Fort Worth Bead Market.
Turkey Trot: Coinciding with Thanksgiving morning, this event has been successfully running for nearly 40 years.
December
Blue Yule Art Sale: Enjoy holiday shopping with hand-made ornaments up for auction at the McKinney Avenue Contemporary.
Christmas Boat Parade: Theres nothing as romantic as seeing decorated boats in the lake. Capture this scintillating moment at Grand Prairies Lynn Creek Park.
Cotton Bowl Parade of Bands: This event is marked by parade by High School bands.
Dickens In Historic Plano: This event continues throughout December, where you can enjoy melodious country music.
Celebrity Cutting: Time for celebrities to ride horsebacks at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum.
Childrens Christmas Parade: A Christmas parade for children.
Starbucks Jingle Bell Run: Participate in this annual walk at the Dallas Convention Center. Kids will love Santa Land.
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