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What to do in North Texas | April 24th – April 26th

Lone Star Smokeout – Arlington

• The second annual Lone Star Smokeout is returning to Arlington for a parking lot party at AT&T Stadium! April 24 – 26
•  Three days of country music and BBQ
• Headliners: Shaboozey (Friday), Koe Wetzel (Sat), Riley Green (Sun)
• A portion of proceeds from every ticket purchased will be donated to their charitable partner, ACM Lifting Lives
• Pre & Post party at Texas Live! Could keep party going all night.. book a VIP table at PBR

Celebrate Spain 2026 – More Details

• FREE Thursday April 23, 2026, from 7–8:30 p.m
• Location: Meadows Museum in Dallas
• This year’s event highlights the rich heritage of Málaga. Live music, a bustling mercado, artmaking for all ages, authentic Spanish cuisine

Klyde Warren Park – FREE Movies in the Park

• • April 25 – Wicked for Good (PG) 7-10pm

Pupchella – More Info

• FREE Event at Happiest Hour (Saturday). A festival-style celebration dedicated to our four-legged friends
• One of sponsors is Socorro Tequila (dallas-founded tequila)… buy a cocktail, get a free “pup-rita” for your dog. $1 from every drink supports Dallas Pets Alive
• Shop local dog vendors, meet adorable adoptable dogs

Jurassic Quest – More details

• April 24 – 26 –  Location: Fair Park Centennial Hall
• Embark on a journey where North America’s largest moving, roaring, and breathing dinosaurs come alive in a fully immersive walk-through experience
• VERY Hands-On: dig for fossils, meet baby dinos, ride life-sized dinosaurs, LEGO-themed play zones, bounce house, rides and activities

Kinky Boots (Broadway) – More details

• April 23 (today) – 25 (Saturday)
• Location: Winspear Opera House
• Big energy, feel-good story about acceptance and being yourself
• Expect catchy songs, dazzling choreography, and major crowd vibes

Avant Chamber Ballet – More details

• Saturday & Sunday (April 25 & 26)
• Location: Moody Performance Hall
• A mix of live orchestra, new premieres, and audience favorites all in one performance

Texas Street Food Festival – More details

• When? April 25 at Fort Worth Stockyards – 4th Annual
• 70+ vendors, including 40+ restaurants and food trucks- All food $10 or less (with $5 options at every vendor)
• Live bands, big bars, and tons of activities (games, axe throwing), plus indoor activations at Billy Bob’s Texas
• Kids 10 and under get in free

Knox Street Recycling Drive – More details

• Happening this Saturday + Sunday
• Bring clothing and household items to donate
• Drop-off near Starbucks on Knox Street (10 AM–2 PM)
• Get a “Go Green” perk card with deals to local spots

Texas Rangers Games: More details

• Kick off a homestand.. games starting tonight
• 25% off tickets online (excluding Saturday) with code STENSINTHECITY. Rangers.com/singlegame
• Promo nights: Friday – Nathan Eovaldi City Connect Bobblehead, Saturday – Hello Kitty Rangers Jersey, Sunday – Sunday Funday Pregame Happy Hour with Teremana ($9.99 People’s Margaritas in the Teremana Terrace (Section 134) until first pitch), plus $1 Ice Cream for kids 13 and under

UBBI DUBBI – More Details

• 2-day EDM festival (7th year) with artists like Alesso, Loud Luxury, Twinsick, Xandra, Zedd
• Location: Panther Island Pavilion – Fort Worth

Concerts around DFW

• Tonight (April 23): Tyler Childers – Dos Equis Pavilion
• Tonight (April 23): Eric Johnson – House of Blues
• Friday (April 24): Alesso – SILO
• Saturday (April 25) – LANY – Dickies Arena
• Dallas Stars – First Round of playoffs: Game 4 = Saturday, April 25 at 4:30 PM

Butterflies in the Garden – More info

• Through April 30 at Fort Worth Botanic Garden (last weekend… ends next Thursday)
• Walk through a greenhouse filled with butterflies from around the world. Tropical, rainforest-like experience right here in North Texas
• Tickets start around $14

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