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TTY Teletypewriter for the Hearing-Impaired
Explore your community through arts festivals, fairs, musical events and more.
Learn more about your state, another culture or support a good cause.
JANUARY
KidFilm (USA Film Festival), Dallas
International children’s festival. (F $)
214-821-6300 (www.usafilmfestival.com)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebrations
Entertainment and educational events focusing on African-American culture and
history. ($)
Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show, Fort Worth
Ten-day stock show, western parade and rodeo competition. ($)
817-877-2400 (www.fwssr.com)
Very Special Arts Festival, Plano
Event tailored for children with special needs; includes hands-on artwork and
performing arts groups. (F)
972-941-7272 (www.planoparks.org)
FEBRUARY
Fort Worth Cowtown Marathon, Fort Worth
National 5K and 10K run that begins and ends in Fort Worth Stockyards. ($)
817-735-2033
West End’s Mardi Gras Parade, Dallas
Celebrates Mardi Gras with floats, festive costumes and plenty of beads.
214-741-7185
MARCH
Dallas Blooms, Dallas Arboretum
Colorful blossoms, exhibits, demonstrations and activities for children. ($)
214-327-8263 (www.dallasarboretum.org)
Texas Born, Texas Fed, Dallas
Celebration of Texas cuisine held each year on Texas Independence Day. ($)
214-369-0500 (www.500inc.org)
APRIL
Denton Arts & Jazz Festival
Family music and arts festival. Held at Denton Civic Center Park. (F)
940-565-0931 (www.dentonjazzfest.com)
Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration, Old City Park, Dallas
Family weekend festival of dancing, singing and drawing with community resources.
(F)
214-823-7601 (www.oldcitypark.org)
Main Street Arts Festival, Fort Worth
Street celebration featuring music, art, food and activities for children. (F)
817-336-2787 (www.msfwaf.org)
MAY
Asian Festival – 12th annual
A day long festival celebrating the sights, sounds, and foods of the beautifully unique Asian culture.
972-241-8592
ArtFest (500, Inc.), Dallas
Large outdoor exhibition and sale of art and crafts. Children’s areaand musical entertainment. ($)
214-361-2036 (www.DallasArtFest.com))
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
Events featuring traditional foods, mariachi bands and dancing. ($ SP)
Mayfest, Fort Worth
Children-oriented outdoor festival celebrating spring. ($)
817-332-1055 (www.mayfest.org)
JUNE
Juneteenth Celebrations
Emancipation Day festivals held in various North Texas locations. (F $)
Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games, Arlington
Festival includes bagpipe and drumming competition, Scottish food and athletic
events. ($)
817-654-2293 (www.texasscottishfestival.com)
JULY
Shakespeare in the Park, Dallas/Fort Worth
Plays performed in Samuell Grand Park in Dallas and Trinity Park Playhouse in
Fort Worth. (F $)
214-559-2778 (www.shakespearedallas.org)
Summer Fest, Mesquite
Food, fireworks and entertainment. (F)
972-285-0211 (www.mesquitechamber.com)
Taste of Dallas, West End
Restaurants present samples of their best fare. (F $)
214-741-7185 (www.tasteofdallas.org)
Annual Greek Festival, Dallas
Festival offering Greek food, cookbooks, music and crafts. Sanctuary tours and
other exhibits. ($)
972-991-1166 or 972-233-4880 (www.gohtdallas.org)
Plano Balloon Festival
Hot-air balloon races; morning and evening balloon glow; arts, crafts, entertainment
and booths. (F)
972-867-7566 (www.planoballoonfest.org)
State Fair of Texas, Fair Park, Dallas
Livestock exhibitions, craft shows, food, rides, product shows and entertainment.
($)
214-565-9931 (www.texfair.com)
OCTOBER
Komen Race for the Cure
The largest series of 5K and 1 mile run/fitness walks to help fund breast cancer
research.
214-750-7223 (www.komen-dallas.org)
Oktoberfest, Fort Worth
A German/Texas festival with ethnic foods, entertainment, large children’s
area, arts and crafts. ($)
817 625-9715 (www.stockyardsstation.com)
Pumpkin Mania at the Dallas Farmers Market
Pumpkin decorating, coloring activities and music. (F)
214-939-2746 (www.dallasfarmersmarket.org)
Texas Stampede
Four day rodeo and country music emtertainment extravaganza.
214-520-8874 (www.texasstampede.org)
NOVEMBER
Parade of Lights
A magical nighttime holiday parade that illuminates the streets of downtown
Fort Worth.
817-336-2787 (www.fortworthparadeoflights.org)
Turkey Trot, Dallas City Hall
Very popular 10K run through the streets of downtown Dallas. Also includes a
3.5-mile run. ($)
214-880-9622 (www.ymcadallas.org)
DECEMBER
Candlelight Tour, Old City Park, Dallas
A village decorated in turn-of-the-century style for the holidays; entertainment,
crafts, demonstrations and carriage rides. ($)
214-421-5141 (www.oldcitypark.org)
Dickens Downtown Christmas, Plano
Tree lighting, crafts, strolling jugglers and caroling. (F)
972-941-7250 (www.planoparks.org)
Jingle Bell Run, Dallas
5K or one-mile run/walk through downtown Dallas. Features holiday costume contest.
($)
817-412-5500 (www.carterbloodcare.org)
Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children’s Parade, Dallas
Downtown event with floats, balloons, marching bands, horses, clowns, children’s
characters and celebrities. (F)
214-456-5310 (www.childrens.com)
Getting around in Dallas/Fort Worth is made easier with public transportation:
In Dallas, call (214) 979-1111 for DART bus and train schedules see page (29)
for more information.
In Fort Worth, call (817) 215-8600 for The T bus schedule information page (29)
for more information.
