It's going to be a beautiful Fall weekend in North Texas and there are plenty of great things to see and do! Check out our 'Around Town' list here.
Big Texas Beer Fest
The Big Texas Beer Fest is Dallas’ original beer festival. The 2021 event is the 9th annual. The event features 110+ breweries and 500+ beers. BTBF is well-known as the festival to go to for exclusive and rare beers, one-offs and special firkins. Fest goers can also try artisan food concepts along with non-alcoholic beverages. Plus outside the auto building, you’ll find music and food trucks in the pavilion.
Where: Fair Park Automobile Building, 1121 1st Ave., Dallas
When: Friday, November 12 and Saturday, November 13
Cost: $37-$60
More info: https://www.bigtexasbeerfest.com/home
Billy Bob’s: John Wolfe (Friday), La Mafia (Saturday), 2021 Texas Country Music Awards (Sunday)
Where: Billy Bob’s, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Ft Worth
When: Friday at 10 at p.m., Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 6 p.m.
Cost: $16-$80
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
Clint Eastwood - A Cinematic Legacy
WarnerMedia presents this exhibition of props and costumes from 50 years of filmmaking at Warner Bros., along with memorabilia from Clint Eastwood's personal collection. Items include the Gran Torino car from the 2008 film "Gran Torino," boxing gloves from 2004's "Million Dollar Baby," Bradley Cooper's costume from 2014's "American Sniper," the saxophone from 1988's "Bird," Clint Eastwood's director's chair, and much more. The free exhibition runs through November 29.
Where: AT&T Discovery District, 208 S. Akard St., Dallas
When: Daily through November 28
Cost: Free
More info: https://discoverydistrict.att.com/event/clint-eastwood-a-cinematic-legacy/
DSO: The Concert Truck
Back by popular demand, the DSO and The Concert Truck are presenting collaborative community concerts across the city, featuring musicians of the DSO and other arts organizations. The pop-up concerts are held outdoors where audiences and performers are able to maintain a safe distance while enjoying live performances. Performances are free and last 45 to 60 minutes.
This weekend’s performances are:
Thursday, November 11, 12:00pm - Baylor Medical Center (In front of Sammons Cancer Center 3410 Worth St., Dallas)
Friday, November 12, 6:30pm - Klyde Warren Park (2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas)
Saturday, November 13, 11:00pm - Central Market, Southlake (1425 E Southlake Blvd)
Saturday, November 13, 3:00pm - The Sound at Cypress Waters (3111 Olympus Blvd, Coppell)
Sunday, November 14, 2:00pm - NorthPark Center - Neiman Marcus Gardens (8687 N Central Expy, Dallas)
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/the-concert-truck-residency/
Dallas Arboretum: Holiday at the Arboretum
Holiday at the Arboretum is one of Dallas’ favorite holiday traditions! Stroll the garden to see the 25-foot-tall elaborately decorated Victorian-style gazebos that represent each of the 12 Days of Christmas. In the evenings, the garden comes to life for a beautiful nighttime experience aglow with over one million lights. The Christmas Village features visits with Santa Claus, entertainment, shopping, food & beverage options, plusa the NEW 50-foot tall Dazzling Musical Tree with 42,000 lights and holiday tunes.
Where: 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas
When: Through December 31
Cost: $12 - $17
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/
Dallas Art Fair
In the heart of the downtown arts district, the Dallas Art Fair offers collectors, arts professionals, and the public the opportunity to engage with a rich selection of modern and contemporary artworks presented by leading national and international galleries. Thoughtfully curated exhibitions and innovative programming encourage lively conversations and close looking in a robust and rapidly growing arts community.
Where: Fashion Industry Gallery, 1807 Ross Ave., Dallas
When: November 11 - 14
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.dallasartfair.com/
Fort Worth Botanic Garden: Japanese Festival
Enjoy this special event with traditional Japanese dance, taiko drummers, martial arts, sword demonstrations, raku pottery, food trucks, and more in the garden.
Where: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth
When: Saturday, Nov. 13, and Sunday, Nov. 14, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cost: Adults $12.00, Seniors (65+) $10.00, Children (6-15) $6.00, Children 5 and under Free.
More info: https://brit.org/events/fall-japanese-festival/
The Friends Experience
The FRIENDS Experience is coming to Dallas this fall! Get ready to step inside the world of FRIENDS on November 4th. Explore 12 rooms of set recreations, Joey and Chandler’s apartment, Monica and Rachel’s kitchen, and Central Perk. You’ll even get to poke Ugly Naked Guy.
Where: The Shops at Willow Bend, 6121 W. Park Blvd., Plano
When: Now through January 17
Cost: Starting at $32.50
More info: https://www.friendstheexperience.com/dallas/
George W. Bush Presidential Center: Out of Many, One
While permanent exhibits at the George W. Bush Presidential Center (like the Oval Office, etc) are closed due to COVID right now... an exhibit called, "Out of Many, One: Portraits of America's Immigrants" is available. The exhibit includes 43 portraits painted by George W. Bush, statistics about immigration and policy recommendations. Out of Many, One includes paintings of celebrities like Dirk Nowitzki, Henry Kissinger and Madeleine Albright and lesser known immigrants who may know the former president personally. Included with the paintings are stories about how each person adjusted to life in America.
Where: 2943 SMU Blvd, Dallas
When: Now through January 3, 2022
Cost: $15 - $21 / Free for military (current) / $10 for retired military
More info: https://www.georgewbushlibrary.gov/visit/buy-tickets
Heard Natural Science Museum: Dinosaurs Live!
Encounter the 46-foot T-Rex and nine new life-size animatronic dinosaurs along the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary’s nature trails at the 15th annual Dinosaurs Live! Let your imagination run wild with this life-size Animatronic Dinosaurs exhibit. The exhibit always gives families and friends a fun, educational activity to enjoy together. See the dinosaurs move and hear them roar! Photo op and play area dinosaurs will be available as well. This year, the exhibit also features an outdoor fossil dig.
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place, McKinney
When: Now through February 21
Cost: $10 for adults, $7 for kids/seniors, Free for 2 & under
More info: https://www.heardmuseum.org/dinosaurs-live/
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
It’s every kids’ dream come true - Hot Wheels coming to life as real monster trucks…crushing everything in sight! In addition to the show, you can get tickets to the Hot Wheels Crash Zone Pre-Show Party…giving fans exclusive access to their favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks up close.
Where: Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth
When: Saturday November 13 at 12:30 pm & 7:30 pm, Saturday, November 14 at1:30 pm
Cost: $30 and up
More info: https://hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com/event/fort-worth-2021/
Immersive Van Gogh
The highly-anticipated Immersive Van Gogh experience opens this weekend. It’s 500,000 cubic feet of monumental projections animating Vincent van Gogh’s oeuvre. Wander through entrancing, moving images that highlight brushstrokes, detail, and color – truly illuminating the mind of the genius.
You will be immersed in Van Gogh’s works – from his sunny landscapes and night scenes to his portraits and still life paintings. The installation includes the Mangeurs de pommes de terre (The Potato Eaters, 1885), the Nuit étoilée (Starry Night, 1889), Les Tournesols (Sunflowers, 1888), and La Chambre à coucher (The Bedroom, 1889), and so much more.
Where: Lighthouse Dallas, 507 S. Harwood St., Dallas
When: Daily through Jan 3
Cost: $30 - $100
More info: https://www.dallasvangogh.com/
John Wayne Grit Series 5K
The 5K course weaves through the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. The run starts at the “John Wayne: An American Experience” exhibit, and goes down the cobblestone streets of the stockyards, out along the trinity trail, before coming back to the Stockyards. The John Wayne Grit Series 5K benefits the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. You can fundraise at least $250 to run for free…or sign up for $100.
Where: John Wayne: An American Experience Museum, 2501 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth
When: Saturday, November 13, 8:00am
Cost: $100
More info: https://johnwayne.org/pages/gs-fort-worth-2021
Jurassic World: The Exhibition
It's an immersive 20,000-square-foot experience based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history. Visitors will walk through the world-famous “Jurassic World” gates, encounter life-sized dinosaurs, and explore richly themed environments. Guests will have an up close look at a Velociraptor, stand under a towering Brachiosaurus, and encounter the most fearsome of them all, the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Where: Grandscape, 5752 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony
When: Now through January 2
Cost: $29.50 for adults (16 years +) and $19.50 for youth (3- 15 years)
More info: https://jurassicworldexhibition.com/
The Light Park in Grand Prairie
The Light Park invites you to an electric holiday light show, featuring millions of lights synchronized to a festive mix of Christmas music. Open 7 days a week from November 5th through January 2nd, this show promises to bring holiday spirit to the entire family.
Where: Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Pkwy., Grand Prairie
When: Daily through January 2 (starting at 5:30 p.m.)
Cost: $30 and up
More info: https://www.thelightpark.com/calendars/grand-prairie
Lone Star Film Festival
The Lone Star Film Festival is back for its 15th edition. The event features almost two dozen feature-length films, along with short films and documentary features. In total there are 80 films from around the world! In the narrative feature films section, you’ll find “For Bo: A Play Inspired by the Murder of Botham Jean by Officer Amber Guyger.”
Where: Downtown Cowtown at the Isis, 2401 N. Main St., Fort Worth
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth
When: Thursday, November 11 - Sunday, November 14
Cost: $10 per screening
More info: https://www.lonestarfilmfestival.com/
The Modern Lights
The Modern trees are illuminated with an array of festive lights in celebration of the holiday season. Passersby experience a stunning display, and visitors are invited to enjoy evening viewing opportunities. The museum galleries are open with free admission until 8 pm on Fridays. Cafe Modern is open for dinner on Fridays from 5-8:30. Plus on the First Friday of each month, the First Friday House Band plays music in the museum's Grand Lobby from 5 to 8 pm.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth
When: Now through February 6
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.themodern.org/modern-lights
‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market
The Junior League of Collin County celebrates the 25th anniversary of the annual ‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market. As the largest fundraiser for the Junior League of Collin County, the ‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market has raised over $4.4 million over the last 25 years to give back to the local community by funding educational and community projects and programs that benefit families throughout Collin County. The four-day holiday gift market hosts over 13,000 shoppers and over 125 merchants each year from throughout Texas and beyond. The market features unique holiday and home décor, ladies clothing, accessories, gifts, jewelry, children’s items, gourmet food, and more.
Where: Delta Hotels by Marriott Dallas Allen, 777 Watters Creek Blvd., Allen
When: Thursday November 11 - Sunday November 14
Cost: $15 (kids under 12 free)
More info: https://www.jlcollincounty.org/fundraisers/ntw/
North Texas EggFest
Sunnyland Outdoor Living hosts the 5th Annual North Texas EGGfest, a Big Green Egg culinary event, on Saturday. This family-friendly event features teams competing on the Big Green Egg to win bragging rights as the 2021 North Texas EGGhead of the Year. Guests will be able to vote for their favorite items prepared on the Big Green Egg. Celebrity judges include: Trey Chapman of Trey’s Chow Down, Mike Hiller of Escape Hatch Dallas and Kristina Row of the Dallas Observer. Guests will enjoy tasty samples, live music by Kelsi Kee Music and receive special deals on Big Green Eggs and quality outdoor furniture. Carter Bloodcare will be hosting a community blood drive at the event as well. Funds raised will benefit the Texas Restaurant Association’s Education Foundation.
Where: Sunnyland Outdoor Living, 7879 Spring Valley Rd, Dallas (Spring Valley at Coit)
When: Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: Recommended Donation - $5 Adults, FREE for kids
More info: https://www.sunnylandfurniture.com/page/Dallas-Fort-Worth-EggFest/126
Nunsense - at Main Stage Irving
Join the Little Sisters of Hoboken (well, what’s left of them, that is) for a hysterically haphazard variety show to raise emergency funds for the convent. After a bad batch of Sister Julia – Child of God’s vichyssoise killed off fifty-two of the nuns, the survivors emptied the coffers to bury the deceased but ran out of cash before the last few bodies could be laid to rest (don’t worry – they’re in the kitchen freezer). Will their prayers be answered before the health department discovers their secret? With hilarious talent acts, tongue-in-cheek musical numbers, and help from the audience, Nunsense has blessed theatregoers worldwide for over 30 years and is sure to have you rolling with laughter! A heavenly delight that's sinfully funny!
Where: Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving
When: November 5 - 20 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)
Cost: $25 and up
More info: https://mainstageirving.com/nunsense/
Patriotic Pops Celebration from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Join conductor Jeff Tyzik for this uplifting tribute honoring our nation’s men and women in uniform. Lift your spirits with this rousing celebration of our great nation, as Patriotic Pops salutes our veterans with your favorite songs and anthems. The US Naval Academy shares their internationally acclaimed Glee clubs and their Pipes and Drum Band with Dallas. Hooyah!
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
When: Friday November 12 - Sunday November 14
Cost: $19 and up
More info: https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/patriotic-pops-veterans-day-celebration/
Plano West Snowflake Bazaar
Shop Local as you support the Plano West Band this weekend at Snowflake Bazaar. Get your holiday list filled with more than 100 vendors, raffles and a cafe. Plus there’s entertainment. Best of all, the event is free.
Where: Plano West Senior High School, 5601 W. Parker Rd., Plano
When: Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday noon-5pm
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.facebook.com/PWsnowflake
Potted Potter
Playing to sold out houses all over the world, Potted Potter takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books into seventy hilarious minutes. This fantastically funny show features all your favorite characters, a special appearance from a fire-breathing dragon, endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props, and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic!
Even if you don’t know the difference between a Horcrux and a Hufflepuff, Potted Potter will make you roar with laughter. This brilliant family entertainment is perfect for ages six to Dumbledore (who is very old indeed).
Where: Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St., Coppell
When: November 12 and 13
Cost: $29
More info: https://www.coppellartscenter.org/events/detail/potted-potter
Rainbow Vomit presents: Sanctuary
The immersive art exhibit, Rainbow Vomit, has reopened its doors for public and private tours on a newly imagined experience titled “Sanctuary.” This creative refuge will transport guests to a new realm of visual splendor and relaxation that combines many mediums of art into a fun and moving artistic experience. This gallery is great for all ages.
Where: Rainbow Vomit, 3609 Parry Ave, Dallas
When: Daily through December 19
Cost: $17 - $40
More info: https://rainbowvomit.com/
Sweettooth Hotel: Rewind
Rewind showcases a curation of local and national artists with purposefully different backgrounds and voices. Each artist has been given a dedicated space to create their own unique art installation. For fans of previous Sweet Tooth Hotel exhibits, they're rebooting a couple of our favorite installations including Joy Ride and Surprise Room. You'll also discover the magic of Rainbow Cave - a brand new creation from the Sweet Tooth Hotel team.
You'll discover a full blown vintage video store full of VHS tapes and a few hidden spaces for you to discover. Each Super Sweet ticket grants you entry to Rewind and a limited edition Sweet Tooth Hotel merch pack featuring an enamel pin, sticker and a locally made mini Wildberry Pop Tart from The Butter Fairy.
Where: Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, 970 Garden Park Dr., Allen
When: Daily through Jan 30
Cost: $15 for Kids, $20 for Adults, $35 for “Super Sweet” package
More info: https://www.showclix.com/event/rewind-watters-creek/tag/homepage
The Stockyards Championship Rodeo
Grab your boots and Cowboy hat! This rodeo is back! The live and kicking rodeo is every Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. (Friday...it’s “Free Kid Friday”...buy an adult ticket and get a kid’s ticket free!) It's in the Cowtown Coliseum. Rodeo organizers say you can feel safe as you watch the live rodeo action because they are enforcing social distancing and everyone has to wear a facial covering. Giddy up!
Where: Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76164
When: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
Cost: Adults: $27, Children: $15
More info: https://stockyardsrodeo.com/
The Supreme Leader at Dallas Theater Center
It's the World Premiere of this comedic play written by Don X. Nguyen and directed by Kevin Moriarty
While in boarding school in Switzerland, Kim Jong-Un learns he’s next in line following his older brother’s career-ending trip to Tokyo Disneyland. But he must prove himself. Under the watchful eye of his minder, he sets his paintbrush aside to spy on his pretty American friend Sophie.
Will “Oony” get the girl? Will he make his father proud? Set in the snow globe world of stinky cheese and mountain climbing, this coming-of-age comedy imagines Kim Jong-Un’s final throes of youth before his fateful return to North Korea.
Where: Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas
When: Through November 21
Cost: $15 - $60 ($15 for a digital link)
More info: https://www.dallastheatercenter.org/show/the-supreme-leader/
Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade
The elite U.S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, will jump in with Old Glory next to the Tarrant County College downtown campus – at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 11. to open a special Veterans Day salute in Fort Worth. Then bells of peace will ring, “Taps” sound, and a 21-gun salute will signal the start of this year’s 102nd Veterans Day in the Panther Island Pavilion parking lot.
A motorcade will then roll down North Forest Park Blvd. along the Clear Fork section of the Trinity Trails system to Rotary Plaza., then back to Panther Island. Spectators can picnic along the Trinity River while viewing the parade on the west side of downtown Fort Worth.
Where: Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth
When: Thursday, November 11, 11:00am
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.fw2021vetsdayparade.org/
Towers of Tomorrow at the Perot Museum
Featuring 20 iconic skyscrapers from across the globe, Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks makes its Texas debut Sept. 24 at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. The LEGO sculptures – from the world’s tallest building to the Empire State Building – were constructed over 2,000 hours with more than half a million LEGO® bricks by Ryan McNaught, one of only 21 LEGO certified professionals in the world. All ages can get creative as they build upon a growing LEGO installation using thousands of the popular colored bricks.
Where: Perot Museum, 2201 N Field, Dallas
When: Now through April 24, 2022
Cost: $28 for adult (less for members, kids, seniors)
More info: https://www.perotmuseum.org/
The Trains at NorthPark
The Trains at NorthPark is back for its 34th season. They call it the most elaborate miniature toy train exhibit in Texas. Travel across America as the trains (with 750 rail cars) navigate 1,300 feet of track, chugging past features like the White House, Time Square, Grand Central Station, the Grand Canyon, the Golden Gate Bridge, and more. Most importantly, the exhibit benefits the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. Since 1987, the Trains have raised more than $13 million for RMHD allowing them to serve more than 40,000 families.
Where: NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expy, Dallas
When: Now - January 2
Cost: $10 adults, $5 for ages 3-12. Under 2 and 65+ free
More info: http://www.thetrainsatnorthpark.com/
Uptown Night Market
The Uptown Night Market at McKinney & Olive Grand Opening is a free event open to the public. The market will feature over 25 curated local artisans and makers, excellent food and drinks, live music, photo ops, lawn games, and plenty of seating to relax and enjoy the evening. Parking for the night market is free during market hours at McKinney & Olive’s garages on Olive and Harwood streets. The event is open to all ages but will cater primarily to 21+ patrons.
Where: McKinney & Olive, 2021 McKinney Ave., Dallas
When: Friday, November 12, 6pm-10pm
Cost: Free
More info: https://www.mckinneyandolive.com/
Whose Live Anyway?
It’s like the TV show, only live!
Where: Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St., Dallas
When: Saturday, November 13, 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $33 and up
More info: https://artandseek.org/calendar/event/104512/whos-live-anyway
Zip Line Day: Heard Natural Science Museum
It’s an exciting outdoor adventure at the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary's Ropes Course! During the Zip Line Days, guests climb a 23-foot tree to the zip platform then proceed to a 487-foot zip line. Purchase one ticket for each time you would like to travel down the zip line. Pre-registration is required. Suitable for all outdoor enthusiasts over the age of 10.
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place, McKinney
When: Sunday, November 14 starting at 9 a.m.
Cost: $12 a zip
More info: https://www.heardmuseum.org/ropescourse
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