World Cup events
FIFA World Cup: Jordan vs. Argentina
Argentina faces Jordan in a Group J match at AT&T Stadium, which is officially operating as Dallas Stadium during the tournament. The Saturday night game is the fifth World Cup match hosted in Arlington and marks Jordan’s first appearance in the tournament.
When: Saturday, June 27, 9 p.m.
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Cost: Ticket prices vary by seat and package
Fair Park is the center of North Texas’ World Cup celebration as the free FIFA Fan Festival opens Thursday. The one-million-square-foot festival includes live match broadcasts, concerts, food, games and cultural programming, giving fans a place to experience the tournament atmosphere even without a stadium ticket.
When: Open through July 19. Hours vary. Check the schedule here..
Where: Fair Park, Dallas
Cost: Free general admission with registration. Premium ticket upgrades are also available
BRÜ Sports Bar & Grill is showing World Cup matches throughout the tournament, giving Irving fans an indoor sports-bar option with multiple screens, a full menu and drinks available during the games.
When: Thursday–Sunday, June 25-28; match times vary
Where: BRÜ Sports Bar & Grill, 8350 N MacArthur Blvd #120, Irving
Cost: No admission charge; food and drinks are sold separately.
Buffalo Bros is showing World Cup matches live with full sound, big screens, wings and beer. The TCU-area sports bar is a longtime Fort Worth gathering place for soccer, football and other major sporting events.
When: Thursday–Sunday, June 25-28; match times vary
Where: Buffalo Bros, 415 Throckmorton St, Fort Worth
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately.
Crossbar is built around soccer, making it one of the most natural places in North Texas to watch the tournament. Both the Richardson and Denton locations are showing every match, with select games taking over the full facility. Free seating is available, although table reservations are recommended for the biggest matches.
When: Thursday–Sunday, June 25-28; all matches
Where: Crossbar Soccer + Beer, Richardson and Denton
Cost: Free seating is available; reserved tables, food and drinks cost extra.
Dallas Fan Zone at Trinity Groves
The Dallas Fan Zone brings World Cup viewing to Trinity Groves with giant screens, match-day energy and access to nearby food and drinks. The fan zone is scheduled throughout the tournament, including this weekend’s group-stage games.
When: Thursday–Sunday, June 25-28; hours vary by match (Match calendar)
Where: Trinity Groves, Dallas
Cost: Free tickets are available online; premium or reserved experiences may cost extra.
Dirty Birds Sports Bar & Grill
Dirty Birds is showing World Cup action across 18 large televisions at its Plano sports bar. Fans can follow the games with wings, burgers, drinks and the atmosphere of a traditional neighborhood watch party.
When: Thursday–Sunday, June 25-28; match times vary
Where: Dirty Birds Sports Bar & Grill, 4021 Preston Rd Ste d 618, Plano
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately.
Simpson Plaza has become a monthlong soccer destination with live match broadcasts on large screens, multiple seating areas, music, appearances, giveaways, food vendors and interactive experiences. The free celebration plans to show 97 tournament matches during its 34-day run.
When: Thursday–Sunday, June 25-28; hours follow the match schedule
Where: Simpson Plaza outside Frisco City Hall, Frisco
Cost: Free, but a daily ticket or reservation may be required.
Freedom to Play Installation at Galleria Dallas
Galleria Dallas continues its “Freedom to Play” installation, featuring hundreds of large origami stars and soccer-themed shapes suspended over the ice rink. The display is presented with Paper for Water and is designed to raise awareness of the global water crisis.
When: On view through September 1
Where: Galleria Dallas, Center Court
Cost: Free to view
Dallas’ new bridge park hosts two of the weekend’s biggest free outdoor watch parties. Mexico faces South Korea on Thursday night, followed by the United States against Australia on Friday afternoon. The park has a 300-square-foot LED wall, additional screens, DJs, cultural programming, food trucks, a playground and interactive water features.
When: Check the schedule here including USA vs Türkiye at 9 p.m. on Thursday night.
When: Halperin Park, Dallas
Cost: Free
Harwood Arms is hosting daily World Cup viewing in the Harwood District. The British-style pub offers televisions, match-day food and drinks, and a natural gathering place for international fans.
When: Thursday–Sunday, June 25-28; match times vary
Where: Harwood Arms, 2823 McKinnon St, Dallas
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately.
Holy Grail Pub is going all-in on the World Cup, showing every match live and loud. The Plano pub combines the games with pints and a full scratch-made menu, including service for later match windows.
When: Thursday–Sunday, June 25-28; all matches during business hours
Where: Holy Grail Pub, 8240 Preston Rd #150, Plano
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately.
Klyde Warren Park: Global Watch Parties
Klyde Warren Park is showing daytime and early-evening matches on its giant LED screen throughout the tournament. Thursday’s schedule includes Czechia–South Africa at 11 a.m., Switzerland–Bosnia and Herzegovina at 2 p.m., Canada–Qatar at 5 p.m. and Mexico–South Korea at 8 p.m. The park also has additional screenings through the weekend, including Spain–Saudi Arabia Sunday morning.
When: Check the viewing schedule here
Where: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas
Cost: Free
Legacy Hall is screening matches across its large indoor televisions and the massive outdoor screen in the Lexus Box Garden. More than 20 food stalls and multiple bars make it possible to stay for several games.
When: Thursday–Saturday, June 25-27; matches from 11 a.m. through late evening
Where: Legacy Hall, Plano
Cost: Free general viewing; food, drinks and reserved seating cost extra.
Little Woodrow’s is showing every World Cup match at its Fort Worth and Frisco locations. Both offer large televisions, patios, cold drinks and a casual sports-bar environment.
When: Thursday–Sunday, June 25-28; all matches during operating hours
Where: Little Woodrow’s, Fort Worth and Frisco
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately.
The Londoner is showing World Cup action at its Addison, Colleyville and Dallas locations. Known for its longstanding soccer following, the British pubs offer a lively atmosphere, plenty of televisions, English pub food and drinks.
When: Thursday–Sunday, June 25-28; match times vary by location
Where: The Londoner, Addison, Colleyville and Dallas
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately. Reservations may be helpful for major matches.
On Rotation is showing World Cup games near Dallas Love Field. The brewery and kitchen offers televisions, craft beer, food and a relaxed neighborhood setting for following the tournament.
When: Thursday–Sunday, June 25-28; match times vary
Where: On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen, Dallas
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately.
Rex’s is hosting Texas-style soccer watch parties throughout the tournament. The Fort Worth restaurant and bar offers televisions, game-day food and drinks for fans following the group stage.
When: Thursday–Sunday, June 25-28; match times vary
Where: Rex’s Bar & Grill, 1501 S University Dr, Fort Worth
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately.
Scout is showing every World Cup match inside The Statler, pairing tournament viewing with games, food and themed cocktails. The downtown entertainment venue also has branded activations, giveaways and specialty drinks inspired by the tournament.
When: Thursday–Sunday, June 25-28; every match
Where: Scout at The Statler, 1914 Commerce St, Dallas
Cost: No general admission charge is listed; food, drinks and games cost extra.
Soccer: More Than a Game at the Perot Museum
The Perot Museum’s interactive soccer exhibit explores the science, culture and global reach of the world’s most popular sport. With the World Cup coming to North Texas, the exhibit gives families a timely way to connect soccer with physics, technology and international culture.
When: Through September 7
Where: Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas
Cost: Exhibit tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for youth ages 2–12, in addition to general museum admission
Sundance Square Summer of Soccer
Sundance Square is broadcasting all 104 World Cup matches on giant outdoor screens in the heart of downtown Fort Worth. The free plaza watch parties include food vendors, bars, music and family-friendly activities, with restaurants and other downtown attractions within walking distance.
When: Thursday–Sunday, June 25-28; all matches
Where: Sundance Square Plaza, Fort Worth
Cost: Free
TOCA Social is screening every World Cup match on giant screens while offering interactive soccer games, food and drinks. Fans can book a table or combine match viewing with the venue’s soccer-inspired gaming experience.
When: Thursday–Sunday, June 25-28; all matches
Where: TOCA Social at Grandscape, 5740 Grandscape Blvd suite 110, The Colony
Cost: Varies
TUPPS Brewery Summer of Soccer
TUPPS is showing all 104 World Cup matches on its four-acre McKinney campus. The brewery adds live entertainment, giveaways, contests and special programming on select dates, with yard games, food, beer and space for families to spread out.
When: Thursday–Sunday, June 25-28; all matches
Where: TUPPS Brewery, McKinney
Cost: Free admission; food and drinks are sold separately.
The World’s Game at Texas Live!
Texas Live! is one of the region’s biggest watch-party destinations, with a 100-foot screen, more than 120 additional televisions and bars and restaurants throughout the Arlington entertainment district.
When: Matches shown throughout the weekend
Where: Texas Live!, Arlington
Cost: Thursday’s Mexico event is ticketed; prices vary by section. Many other match screenings have free entry, with optional table reservations.
USA vs. Türkiye at Toyota Music Factory
The Plaza hosts a free Friday watch party as the United States continues group play against Türkiye. Fans can watch outdoors in the center of Toyota Music Factory, with nearby restaurants and bars available before and after the match.
When: Thursday, June 25 at 9 p.m.
Where: The Plaza at Toyota Music Factory, Irving
Cost: Free
Visit Jordan Experience – Watch the Games. Discover Jordan
Levitt Pavilion Arlington and the Jordan Tourism Board are teaming up for the Visit Jordan Experience, a free three-day festival celebrating Jordan’s first FIFA World Cup appearance. The event features public screenings of several matches, including Jordan vs. Argentina on Saturday night, along with Jordanian food, live entertainment, shopping, family activities, interactive exhibits and virtual tourism experiences. Guests can also browse a street bazaar, sample Middle Eastern favorites and enter daily for a chance to win round-trip airfare to Jordan. The festival runs Thursday through Saturday, opening about one hour before the first match each day and continuing through the final match.
When: Thursday, June 25 - Saturday, June 27
Where: Levitt Pavilion, Arlington
Cost: Free, registration required
OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
African American Museum Dallas - Mandela: The Official Exhibition
Mandela: The Official Exhibition is a major international exhibition produced in collaboration with Round Room Live the Royal House of Mandela and authenticated by the Mandela family. It traces Mandela’s remarkable life through four immersive gallery environments, filled with personal artifacts, multimedia installations, archival photographs, and interactive experiences.
When: Daily through November 1 (Open: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday)
Where: African American Museum Dallas, Fair Park, 3536 Grand Avenue, Dallas
Cost: Free
Shakespeare Dallas takes audiences down the rabbit hole with an outdoor production of “Alice in Wonderland.” Alice encounters the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter and Queen of Hearts while trying to make sense of Wonderland’s shifting rules and unusual characters. The production is rated PG-13, and guests may bring blankets, chairs and picnic baskets.
When: Wednesday–Friday, June 24–26, 8:30 p.m.; additional performances continue Wednesdays through Fridays through July 17
Where: Samuell-Grand Amphitheater, Dallas
Cost: $15–$20; parking is $7
Allen’s annual summer celebration returns with live music, food trucks, a skydiving show and a large fireworks finale. Music City Queens and Endless Summer perform during the evening, with family activities and entertainment spread throughout Celebration Park.
When: Saturday, June 27, from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Celebration Park, Allen
Cost: Free
The one-man comedy brings the story of legendary Fort Worth publisher and civic booster Amon G. Carter Sr. into the heart of Dallas. Written by Texas columnist Dave Lieber, the production looks at Carter’s influence on Fort Worth, his outsized personality and his famously competitive relationship with Dallas.
When: Saturday, June 27, 3 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, June 28, 3 p.m.
Where: Hamon Hall at the Winspear Opera House, Dallas
Cost: Tickets start at $28
UTA Libraries celebrates the World Cup with “Atlas of Champions,” an exhibition exploring the countries competing in the tournament through historic maps, photographs and artifacts. The collection includes more than 60 maps spanning six centuries, along with items connected to the 1994 World Cup.
When: Tuesday through Saturday, June 23–27, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (and Tuesdays through Saturdays through September 26
Where: UT Arlington Central Library, sixth floor, Arlington
Cost: Free
Billy Bob's Concerts (Friday: Jackson Wendell / Scotty McCreery)
When: Friday at 10 p.m. / Saturday at 10 p.m.
Where: Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth
Cost: $25 - $45
Bubble Planet has arrived at Grapevine Mills, bringing a walk-through, multi-sensory exhibit designed to be explored at your own pace. The experience features 12 interactive rooms — including highlights like the Hanging Balloons Room and the Kaleidoscope Room — blending infinity spaces, LED-lit undersea scenes, bubble-filled environments, and virtual reality elements. Most visitors spend about 60 to 90 minutes moving through the installation, which is designed to be engaging for all ages.
When: Daily through June 29, 2026
Where: Grapevine Mills - 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine
Cost: $18-$34
Six mysterious guests arrive at Boddy Manor, where murder, blackmail and suspicion quickly take over the evening. As the suspects move from room to room, the audience is left to decide who did it, where and with what weapon.
Inspired by the classic board game and the 1985 film, Clue is a fast-paced comedy mystery filled with twists, physical humor and plenty of surprises before the final reveal.
When: June 16 - 28
Where: Winspear Opera House, Dallas
Cost: $41 and up
Teatro Dallas presents a Spanish-language stage adaptation of Laura Esquivel’s “Like Water for Chocolate.” Set during the Mexican Revolution, the story follows Tita as family tradition prevents her from marrying the man she loves. Food, memory and restrained emotion shape an intimate production about love, resistance and personal freedom. Recommended for ages 13 and older.
When: Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28
Where: Latino Cultural Center, Dallas
Cost: $25
Dallas Arboretum: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies
Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies turns the Dallas Arboretum into an open-air art exhibition from April 20 through September 30, featuring 28 large-scale installations and more than 100 works by the internationally recognized neo-expressionist artist. Known for his bold color, layered texture, and recurring images from the natural world, Slonem places monumental sculptures of rabbits, birds, and butterflies throughout the garden, with additional pieces displayed inside the Historic Camp House. The exhibition is included with regular garden admission or membership, and select evenings from May 1 through September 27 will also feature Twilight Nights, offering a different view of the artwork as the garden shifts into dusk.
When: April 20 – September 30
Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Dallas
Cost: Garden admission (around $26)
Illuminature transforms the zoo into a nighttime display of oversized lanterns, glowing sculptures, and nature-inspired installations created by Tianyu. The event is designed primarily as a walk-through experience, with immersive displays, hands-on activities, photo opportunities, a soccer-themed fan zone, and a full lineup of live entertainment at the Wonders of the Wild stage in ZooNorth. Throughout the night, visitors can catch performances including Sichuan Opera face-changing, contortion acrobatics, head balancing, and artistic hula hoop, all set against a backdrop of bright visuals, music, and shifting light effects while most of the animals are off habitat.
When: April 30 - June 28 (Thursday - Sunday nights)
Where: Dallas Zoo, Dallas
Cost: $16 - $24
DSO: Back to the Future in Concert
Fans old and new will experience the thrill of Back to the Future like never before – on an HD screen with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra performing Alan Silvestri’s dazzling musical score live in synch with the movie.
When: Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28
Where: Myerson Symphony Center, Dallas
Cost: $68 and up
The Grapevine Vintage Railroad gets a prehistoric makeover with Dinos on the Tracks. Families can meet friendly dinosaurs, hear stories at the Cotton Belt Depot and climb aboard a themed train ride, then explore the free “Be the Dinosaur” exhibit nearby.
When: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays from June 3 - August 8 / departures at 10:40 a.m.
Where: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, Grapevine
Cost: $20–$22 per person; parking is free
Dinosaur Quest at Tower Gallery
Grapevine continues its dinosaur-themed summer with a new hands-on exhibit at Tower Gallery. Young visitors can work their way through a maze-style adventure while learning about paleontology and testing their skills as junior fossil hunters.
When: Saturday, June 13 - August 30; open Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where: Grapevine Tower Gallery
Cost: $3 per person; free for children under 2
Two con artists discover they have both been making a living swindling wealthy women, setting up a not-so-friendly competition on the French Riviera. Theatre Three opens its production of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” a musical comedy filled with deception, rivalry and plenty of theatrical mischief.
When: Thursdays - Sundays through July 12
Where: Norma Young Arena Stage at Theatre Three, Dallas
Cost: $40 for adults and $37 for seniors. Select matinee tickets are $20.
The Heard Natural Science Museum brings mythical creatures to life along a half-mile nature trail in McKinney. The seasonal Dragon Trails exhibit features animatronic dragons that move and roar, along with educational connections between legendary creatures and animals that have lived in the real world.
When: Open Tuesday–Sunday during regular museum hours through June 27 (Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Sunday from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.)
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, McKinney
Cost: Included with general admission; free for Heard members
Ennis gets an early start on Independence Day celebrations with a full Saturday of community activities. The day begins downtown with the Bluebonnet Market and Red, White and Bike Parade, followed by an evening festival at Veterans Memorial Park with free children’s activities, food, music, a flyover and fireworks after dark.
When: Saturday, June 27; market begins at 8 a.m., bike parade at 10 a.m. and evening festival at 6 p.m.
Where: Downtown Ennis and Veterans Memorial Park
Cost: Free
Flora Street Live turns the Dallas Arts District into a walkable, multi-venue celebration of local arts and culture. The Friday night festival includes live music, dance, film, Broadway performances, visual art, food trucks and free community activities across several Arts District venues. Some individual concerts and performances require separate tickets.
When: Friday, June 26; festival activity begins at 5 p.m., with major outdoor programming from 6–10 p.m.
Where: Dallas Arts District
Cost: Free with registration; some performances are ticketed separately
Fort Worth Botanic Garden: Sean Kenney’s Nature POP!
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden opens Sean Kenney’s Nature POP!, featuring more than 40 bright, oversized nature-inspired sculptures made with LEGO bricks.
When: Opens Friday, May 22; continues daily through Sept. 7
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Cost: Included with garden admission; admission is $12 adults, $6 children, and free for children under 2.
The Texas Astronomical Society brings telescopes to Frisco Commons Park for an evening of stargazing. Visitors can get a closer look at planets, stars and other night-sky highlights while volunteers help explain what is visible overhead.
When: Saturday, June 27, beginning about 30 minutes after sunset (and each second Saturday through September 12)
Where: Frisco Commons Park, Frisco
Cost: Free. Weather permitting
Gaylord Texan All-American SummerFest
Gaylord Texan launches a summer-long celebration with resort activities inspired by America’s 250th birthday. Guests can find live entertainment, pool parties, scavenger hunts, light shows, silent discos, dive-in movies and other seasonal experiences across the Grapevine resort.
When: Thursday–Sunday, June 25-28; seasonal programming continues through Sept. 7
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine
Cost: Prices vary by activity and resort package. Some experiences are reserved for overnight guests.
A pair of classics professors makes a discovery that could transform their careers, but one desperate plea changes everything when the gods of ancient Greece actually appear. MainStage Irving-Las Colinas presents Ken Ludwig’s fast-moving comedy about academia, ambition and two screwball deities trying to navigate the modern world.
When: Friday–Saturday, June 26–27, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Irving Arts Center, Irving
Cost: $27 and up
Grease brings the music, style and teenage drama of the 1950s back to the stage. Featuring favorites such as “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightning” and “You’re the One That I Want,” the musical follows Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski as they navigate romance, friendships and senior year at Rydell High.
When: June 26-28
Where: Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave, Plano
Cost: $20 and up
Theatre Coppell presents “Gypsy,” the classic musical about an ambitious stage mother determined to push her daughters toward success as vaudeville fades and burlesque begins to rise. The landmark show mixes humor, heart and unforgettable songs in a story about show business, family and the cost of chasing the spotlight.
When: Friday–Saturday, June 26-27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 28, 2:30 p.m.
Where: Wheelice Wilson Jr. Theatre at Coppell Arts Center
Cost: $28.38 for adults and $24.97 for seniors and students, including fees
The Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem
This extraordinary exhibition showcases more than sixty objects in silver, gold, enamel, and precious jewels, given by European monarchs and rulers to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, a site of Christian devotion and pilgrimage, where they have been used in religious ceremonies for centuries. Including dazzling reliquaries, crosses, candlesticks, chalices, and vestments representing the height of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century craftsmanship, many of these objects have no equivalent anywhere else in the world. Traveling to only two venues in North America, the exhibition represents the first—and possibly only—time these treasures will be seen in the US.
When: Through July 12
Where: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth
Cost: $14-$18 general exhibition admission
The Mesquite Championship Rodeo returns with bull riding, barrel racing, bronc riding, mutton bustin’ and a live country concert. The long-running North Texas tradition gives families a full Saturday night of Western competition and entertainment.
When: Saturday, June 27, 7:30 p.m. (also Saturday nights through August)
Where: Mesquite Arena, Mesquite
Cost: Tickets start at $11.65
Main Street Social Saturdays in Dallas
Several blocks of Main Street close to vehicles for an open-streets event in downtown Dallas. Visitors can walk through a local vendor market, see chalk art, hear live music and take part in family-friendly activities without the usual downtown traffic.
When: Saturday, June 27, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; additional events July 4 and 11
Where: Main Street District, Dallas
Cost: Free.
A 108-year-old matriarch refuses to let go, leaving three generations of Southern women to wrestle with family dysfunction, old wounds and the uncomfortable realities of death. Inspired by true events, this world-premiere dark comedy blends Southern Gothic storytelling, eccentric characters and emotional honesty.
When: Friday–Saturday, June 26–27, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 28, 2:30 p.m.
Where: Bryant Hall at the Kalita Humphreys Theater Campus, Dallas
Cost: $38
The Broadway musical based on Nicholas Sparks’ novel follows Allie and Noah across the different stages of their relationship. Featuring music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson, the production explores memory, separation and a love that continues despite the forces pulling the couple apart.
When: Thursday–Friday, June 25–26, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 27, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 28, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Where: Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth
Cost: Tickets start at $50
Peppa Pig Theme Park has its summer celebration with interactive activities, character experiences and splash-pad fun for younger children. The seasonal programming is included with regular park admission and adds extra reasons for families to make a day of the North Richland Hills attraction.
When: Daily through August 16 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Where: Peppa Pig Theme Park Dallas-Fort Worth, North Richland Hills
Cost: Admission starts around $26 in advance; children under 2 are free
Phenomenomaly at Meow Wolf Grapevine
Meow Wolf’s immersive summer performance series returns inside The Real Unreal. As visitors explore the attraction, they can encounter interactive theater, music, comedy and large-scale visual moments connected to the fictional migration of the cosmic “flickerwerms.”
When: Daily from June 5 through August 9
Where: Meow Wolf Grapevine at Grapevine Mills
Cost: Included with Meow Wolf admission; tickets start around $41 for adults and $21 for children. Children under 4 are free.
Turtle Creek Chorale brings its Pride tour to Fort Worth with a concert celebrating Texas, the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. The program draws from music associated with Texas artists including Willie Nelson, Kacey Musgraves and Beyoncé, along with choral works by Marques Garrett, Victor Johnson and others.
When: Friday, June 26, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Broadway Baptist Church, Fort Worth
Cost: $50
The Princess Bride: The Parody
Art Centre Theatre offers a comic spin on “The Princess Bride,” following Buttercup, Westley, Prince Humperdinck and a memorable group of outlaws through an adventure filled with romance, danger and familiar twists. Fans of the original story can expect a playful stage version that leans into the humor.
When: Friday–Saturday, June 26–27, 7:30 p.m.; additional performances continue through July 5
Where: Art Centre Theatre, 5220 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano
Cost: $20, plus taxes and fees
Lewisville Playhouse stages “Rent,” the Tony Award-winning rock musical about a group of young artists trying to build meaningful lives in New York City’s East Village. Inspired by “La Bohème,” the show explores friendship, creativity, love and loss while encouraging audiences to make the most of the time they have.
When: Thursday–Saturday, June 26–27, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 28, 3 p.m.
Where: Lewisville Playhouse, Lewisville
Cost: Advance tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for children, students and seniors. A limited number of $15 rush tickets are available to qualifying guests one hour before curtain
Rockwall’s Concert by the Lake series continues at The Harbor with a free Thursday night show from Selena Tribute Band “Tejano Queen.” Bring a chair or blanket, grab dinner nearby and enjoy live music by the water.
When: Thursday, June 25, 7–9 p.m.
Where: The Harbor, Rockwall
Cost: Free
Rockwall San Jacinto Music Series
Downtown Rockwall’s San Jacinto Music Series offers free live music in a walkable plaza surrounded by restaurants and shops. Carson Clay is scheduled for Friday night, and Mark Barker & Friends is up on Saturday night.
When: Friday–Saturday, June 26-27, 7–9:30 p.m.
Where: San Jacinto Plaza, Rockwall
Cost: Free
Jubilee Theatre presents “Sassy Mamas,” a comedy about three accomplished women in their 50s stepping back into the dating world on their own terms. The play blends friendship, sharp humor and grown-up romance while challenging expectations about age, confidence and love.
When: Fridays-Sundays through June 28
Where: Jubilee Theatre, Fort Worth
Cost: Tickets start at $30.70
Shakespeare Dallas: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Falstaff tries to improve his finances by courting two wealthy married women, but his plan unravels when they discover he sent them identical love letters. The women turn the tables with a series of elaborate pranks in Shakespeare’s comedy of deception, jealousy and revenge. Guests may bring blankets, chairs, food, beer and wine to the outdoor performance.
When: Saturday–Sunday, June 27–28, 8:30 p.m.; additional performances continue through July 19
Where: Samuell-Grand Amphitheater, Dallas
Cost: $15–$20; parking is $7.
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Ghost Machine
A retired Sherlock Holmes is drawn back into detective work after inventions created by rivals Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison are stolen. The regional-premiere comedy combines a supernatural mystery with historical figures, quick dialogue and physical humor as Holmes faces a new threat connected to Professor Moriarty’s daughter.
When: Thursday–Friday, June 25–26, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 27, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 28, 2 p.m.
Where: Stage West Theatre, Fort Worth
Cost: $38–$50
The Firehouse Theatre brings Shrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona and a collection of fairy-tale misfits to the stage. The family musical follows the unlikely hero as he leaves his swamp, attempts a rescue and discovers that appearances do not always tell the full story.
When: Thursday–Friday, June 25–26, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 27, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 28, 2:30 p.m.; run continues through July 12
Where: The Firehouse Theatre, Farmers Branch
Cost: $35–$38
Sunnyvale’s summer celebration includes country music, food, family activities, fireworks and a drone show at Town Center Park. George Birge and Scoot Teasley headline the live music lineup before the evening concludes with shows in the sky.
When: Saturday, June 27, beginning at 5 p.m.
Where: Town Center Park, Sunnyvale
Cost: Free
Taylorville recreates the look and sound of a large-scale pop concert with a live band, costumes and video production. The tribute show covers major hits and deeper cuts from across Taylor Swift’s catalog.
When: Friday, June 26, 7:30 p.m.; doors at 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving
Cost: $28–$113
The Walt Disney Studios and World War II Exhibition
The Walt Disney Studios and World War II explores how the famous animation studio shifted into wartime service after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The exhibition features more than 500 artifacts, film clips, and historical materials showing how Disney artists created training films, public information shorts, and military insignia while also producing artwork used in wartime campaigns at home. It also highlights the role Walt Disney and his staff played in supporting the Allied effort, using familiar characters and animation to inform the public, boost troop morale, and promote initiatives like rationing, recycling, and war bond drives.
When: March 13 - September 10
Where: Dallas Holocaust and Human Right Museum, Dallas
Cost: $12 and up (free for students)
West Side Story from NTPA Repertory Theatre
West Side Story reimagines Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet on the streets of New York City, where two young people fall in love across the divide between the Jets and the Sharks. Their relationship unfolds amid gang rivalry, prejudice and violence in one of musical theater’s most enduring and powerful dramas.
When: June 25-28
Where: North Texas Performing Arts, 6121 W Park Blvd B216, Plano
Cost: $27 - $34
West Side Story from Rockwall Summer Musicals
Set against the tense streets of New York City, two young people fall in love while prejudice and rival gangs threaten to pull them apart in one of musical theater’s most powerful stories.
When: June 26-28
Where: Rockwall High School Performing Arts Center, 1201 T L Townsend Dr, Rockwall
Cost: $26 - $30
WhoaZone at Grapevine offers a floating obstacle-course water park on Lake Grapevine, with climbing, sliding, jumping and splashing for active families. Meadowmere Park also has beach and lake access, so non-participants can still come along and enjoy the park.
When: Daily through September 7 / Mon - Fri: 12pm - 7pm / Sat & Sun: 11am - 7pm
Where: Meadowmere Park, Grapevine
Cost: $23 and up; Meadowmere Park entry is $10 per car, with higher holiday rates.
