WHAT TO DO IN DFW | September 3 – September 6
Labor Day Weekend
POOL PARTIES:
Labor Day Weekend at The Village – More Details
Location: The Village Beach Club in Dallas
When: September 5 – 7
- Celebrate the holiday weekend with a vegas-style pool party! Expect nonstop energy, DJs all weekend, poolside cocktails, and an electric atmosphere, plus a Backyard BBQ on Labor Day
- Saturday – CID at Village Beach Club
- Sunday – Kim Lee at Village Beach Club
- Monday – Backyard BBQ Pool Party
Closing Weekend at The Texas Pool – More Details
Location: The Texas Pool
When: September 7
- Celebrate the the final day of the 2026 swim season with a Labor Day party from 12-6pm
- There will be traditional pool games, a cannonball contest for prizes, a snack bar, BBQ grills, and picnic areas, plus Shellebrations will onsite with the Pop-Up Grotto and your chance to score mer-mazing mer-chandise
9th Annual Riverfront Jazz Festival – More Details
Location: Fair Park
When: September 4 – 6
- 3 days, 3 stages, 1 weekend
- Live music from artists around the world with a mix of jazz, blues, R&B, soul, pop and neo-soul
- Plus, plenty to eat and shop… browse local vendors, shop unique finds and enjoy a wide variety of delicious food
Granbury Labor Day Weekend Festival – More Details on their Instagram
Location: Granbury Square
When: September 4 – 7
- Four days of vendors, live music, family fun, shopping, food, games and more!
- Sept 6: Dog Days of Summer Pet Parade at 11:30am (best dressed, best trick, most personality, best dog & owner duo)
- NOTE: Streets Closed – Bridge & Crockett on the Square – September 4th midnight through Tuesday September 8 at 9am
Dolly Parton Tribute – More Details
Location: Legacy Hall
When: September 4
- Celebrate the life & legacy of the legendary Dolly Parton by joining “Karen as Dolly” for a tribute concert
- Give back in Dolly’s honor! $1 of every ticket benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Collin County, and guests are encouraged to bring a children’s book donation to Legacy Hall
The Boomont Hotel | Immersive Exhibit – More Details
Location: Galleria Dallas
When: Begins Sept 4 (runs through Halloween)
- An indoor, immersive, spooky adventure where guests can expect the unexpected as they navigate through mysterious rooms, interactive spaces, and imaginative photo opportunities
- A 45-minute escape-room-style haunt, perfect if you want spooky without the gore and chainsaws
- This year, there are two brand-new rooms, plus a Master Key scavenger hunt throughout the hotel
- It’s by the creative team behind SNOWDAY! so you know it is cool!
First Friday at The Modern – More Details
Location: The Modern Museum, Fort Worth
When: September 4
- Live music, cash bar drinks, and light bites from Café Modern in the Grand Lobby, plus free gallery admission all day
- Free 25-minute docent-led tour at 6:30 pm
Straight Tequila Night – A Tribute to 90s Country – More Details
Location: Choctaw Stage at Rollertown Beerworks, Frisco
When: September 4
- A live tribute band bringing the biggest hits from country’s golden era — George Strait, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Shania Twain, and more
- Expect honky-tonk anthems, two-stepping favorites, and big sing-alongs
Dino Days – More Details
Location: Perot Museum
When: September 5 – 6
- Enjoy dino-themed activities, food and drinks, plus the 3D film T. REX, which explores the life and times of the “Greatest of All Tyrants.”
- Explore, discover, and dig into prehistoric fun for the entire family
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert – More Details
Location: Meyerson Symphony Center
When: September 4 – 6
- A giant-screen film experience paired with a live symphony orchestra performing the score in real time, conducted by Lawrence Loh
- A magical way to relive the story with an unforgettable, immersive soundtrack
Safari Nights – More Details
Location: Dallas Zoo
When: Starts September 5 through October 3
- Spend the day with the animals, then catch Keeper Chats at 4:30 pm for up-close time with animal ambassadors
- After dark, Safari Nights brings live music to The Grove (7pm)
- This Saturday kicks things off with a Taylor Swift tribute band, with new bands each Saturday through early October
- 9/5 – Reputation | Taylor Swift Tribute
- 9/12 – The Coppertones | Motown Tribute
- 9/15 – Hard Night’s Day | The Beatles Tribute
- 9/26 – Bidi Bidi Banda | Selena Tribute
- 10/3 – Topanga | ‘90s Hits
Bedford Beats & Eats Fest – More Details
Location: Generations Park at Boys Ranch (2801 Forest Ridge Dr.)
When: September 5
- This FREE event features a fantastic line-up of performers, more than 50+ vendors, food trucks, activities for the kiddos, free shuttles, and more
- Catch performances from Don Felder (a former Eagles lead guitarist), Parmalee, Le Freak, the Traveller (Stapleton tribute), and the Milagro Texas Band (Santana tribute)
Fiesta Charra – More Details
Location: Bill Weaver Arena, Lewisville
When: September 6
- Rescheduled from Memorial Day due to rain, this free, family-friendly event will feature several activities of a traditional Charreada, which is like a rodeo and practiced in Mexico.
- Watch escaramuzas (synchronized women’s horseback riding), lucha libre wrestling, Jalapeno Eating Contest, Ballet Folklorico dance performances and more
- Free admission, live music, and pony rides make it a full day of family entertainment in one arena
SPORTS:
- Sept 3-6: Frisco RoughRiders vs. Amarillo Sod Poodles (Riders Field)
- Sept 4: Post Game Fireworks
- Sept 5: Dallas Stars Night
- Sept 6: Character meet and greets with Spongebob and Sandy throughout the game
- Sept 3 – 6: Texas Rangers vs. Tamba Bay Rays
- Use code STENSINTHECITY for 25% off select single-game tickets at rangers.com/singlegame (valid Sunday–Friday, excludes Saturdays)
- Sept 5: Dallas Trinity vs. Brooklyn FC (Cotton Bowl)
- Sept 5: FC Dallas vs. Sporting Kansas City (Toyota Stadium)
