WHAT TO DO IN DFW | August 27 – August 30
Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Circus – More Details
Location: American Airlines Center
When: Aug 28 – 30
- The iconic circus is back with an all-new, high-energy show packed with jaw-dropping acts, world-class performers and nonstop entertainment for the whole family!
98th Annual North Texas Fair & Rodeo – More Details
Location: North Texas Fairgrounds | Denton
When: Now – 30
- The 10-day event features nightly rodeos at 7:30 PM, headlining live country concerts on the main stage, livestock shows, and carnival attractions
Led Zeppelin Tribute | Battle of Evermore – More Details
Location: Legacy Hall
When: Aug 28
- Bringing the magic of Led Zeppelin back to the stage with electrifying performances and timeless classics
Michael Jackson Tribute | MJ Live – More Details
Location: Legacy Hall
When: Aug 29
- Celebrate Michael Jackson’s birthday with the ultimate tribute to the King of Pop!
- This high-energy show brings Michael Jackson’s music, signature moves and unforgettable legacy to life for a night of music and magic
Netflix is a Joke | Stand-Up Comedy – More Details
Location: Netflix House
When: Aug 28
- Live stand-up comedy event featuring local comedians, a late-night happy hour, and music
Pepper Weekend – More Details
Location: Dallas Farmers Market
When: Aug 29 & Aug 30 | 9am – 5pm
- Discover the incredible variety of seasonal peppers available from local farmers while shopping fresh produce, artisan goods, and handmade products
- Plus, enjoy fun activities including a build-your-own hot sauce bar, live music, balloon art + kids’ activities
MidSummer Mardi Gras – More Details
Location: Revelers Hall | Bishop Arts
When: Aug 29
- A celebration marking the halfway point to Mardi Gras and the start of the countdown to Carnival season
- Featuring New Orleans-inspired cocktails along with live music throughout the day and into the night
- Revelers Hall Band: 2 PM–6 PM
- Congo Square: 6 PM–10 PM
- Bioniq Brass Band: 10 PM–2 AM
Tribute to Summer | Like Combs – More Details
Location: Toyota Music Factory Plaza
When: Aug 29 | 2pm – 2am
- Last chance to catch the FREE concert series
- Bring your lawn chairs, grab dinner & drinks and enjoy the World Class Tribute to the Music of Country Superstar Luke Combs
- NOTE: He is playing at Rollertown Beerworks (Frisco) on Aug 28!
Bat Walk Tour – More Details
Location: Fort Worth Botanical Gardens
When: Aug 29
- Explore the Garden after dark on a guided one-mile walk while learning about bats, echolocation + their role in Texas ecosystems
- A unique evening outdoors with a chance to spot bats + other nighttime wildlife along the Garden trails
U.S. Open Pool Championship – More Details
Location: Embassy Suites | Frisco
When: Aug 25 – Aug 30
- The 49th annual US Open Pool Championship brings six days of high-level competition to Frisco as part of the World Nineball Tour
- Watch 256 of the world’s top pool players compete in professional nineball for a $500,000 prize fund
Spikes Under the Lights – More Details
Location: AT&T Stadum, Arlington
When: Aug 27
- Watch Nebraska, Penn State, SMU + Florida face off in a premium women’s college volleyball showcase
- The teams will compete for a $1 million prize pool, the largest ever awarded in women’s college sports
Dallas Card Fest – More Details on Instagram
Location: Gilley’s Dallas
When: Aug 28-30
- 200+ vendor tables featuring Pokémon, MLB, NFL, NBA + more
- Shop, trade + collect trading cards, sports + collectibles
- Rare singles, sealed products, graded cards, vintage collectibles, giveaways, and incredible deals all weekend long!
Dallas Restaurant Week – More Details
Location: DFW
When: Now – Sept 7
- Returns for its 30th anniversary, with prix-fixe lunch, dinner, and brunch menus at 150+ restaurants across Dallas, Collin, Tarrant and Denton counties
- About 20% of the cost of each participating meal will be donated to the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas-area restaurants or Lena Pope in Tarrant County
SPORTS:
- Aug 28: Dallas Cowboys vs. New Orleans Saints (AT&T Stadium)
- Aug 30: Dallas Wings vs. Connecticut Sun (College Park Center, Arlington)
- Aug 31 – Sept 2: Rangers vs. Athletics
CONCERTS:
- Aug 27: Lil Wayne with 2 Chainz (Dickies Arena)
- Aug 28: Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner (Dos Equis Pavillion)
- Aug 29: DJ James Kennedy (Village Beach Club)
- Aug 30: DJ Dustin Lynch (Village Beach Club)
- Aug 30: Jack Johnson (Dos Equis Pavillion)
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NEW NEWS
Truckyard Richardson – Opens Sept. 1
- 4th DFW location
Addison Bay – Opens Sept. 2
- 1st in Texas, female-owned, Philly-founded brand offering functional activewear
Einstein Pull Aparts – Launching Aug. 26 Nationwide (More Details)
- Rolling out a brand-new $3 Pull-Apart Bagel & Shmear in two seasonal flavors, Pumpkin Crunch and Cinnamon Sugar
- The tear-and-share Pull-Apart bagels are designed for easy dipping and sharing, with the Pumpkin Crunch Pull-Apart served with Pumpkin Shmear and the Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart paired with Honey Almond Shmear
