Juneteenth Celebrations
Opal’s Walk for Freedom
Dr. Opal Lee leads her annual 2.5-mile walk through Fort Worth, symbolizing the two and a half years between the Emancipation Proclamation and the enforcement of freedom in Texas. The walk also celebrates Lee’s 100th birthday year and her decades of work helping make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
When: Friday, June 19, 9 a.m.
Where: Will Rogers Square, Fort Worth
Cost: Adult registration is $39.74 and includes a T-shirt. Registration is free for participants 18 and younger, with shirts sold separately.
Allen Juneteenth Celebration Concert
Allen marks Juneteenth with an outdoor evening of music, food and community at Stephen G. Terrell Community Park. Extended PLAY provides the live soundtrack, with food trucks and vendors joining the celebration of freedom, unity and connection.
When: Friday, June 19, 6–9 p.m.
Where: Stephen G. Terrell Community Park, 1680 W Exchange Pkwy, Allen
Cost: Free.
Arlington Juneteenth Celebration
Downtown Arlington hosts its fifth annual Juneteenth Celebration with free live music and community activities at Levitt Pavilion. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in for an evening honoring Black culture, history and freedom.
When: Saturday, June 20; activities begin at 5 p.m.
Where: Levitt Pavilion Arlington
Cost: Free. Free public parking is available around downtown Arlington.
Culture & Vibes Fest
Downtown Plano kicks off Juneteenth weekend with Culture & Vibes Fest at McCall Plaza. The evening features live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks and a high-energy edition of Urban Trivia Live, with questions drawn from Black music, movies, history and culture.
When: Friday, June 19, 5:30–10 p.m.
Where: McCall Plaza, Historic Downtown Plano
Cost: Free.
Denton Juneteenth Celebration
Denton’s multi-day celebration includes history, art, poetry, gospel music, a parade and a full festival day at Fred Moore Park. Thursday brings story time and a poetry slam, Friday features the Gospel Explosion, and Saturday begins with the Freedom Day Parade before vendors, children’s activities, a heroes reception and an evening concert.
When: Thursday–Saturday, June 18–20; Saturday’s parade begins at 9:30 a.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m.
Where: Multiple Denton locations, including Fred Moore Park
Cost: Free.
Freedom in Focus
Grand Prairie Public Library presents a family program centered on the documentary “Our America: Black Freedom.” The evening offers a chance to learn, reflect and create while exploring the history and meaning of Juneteenth.
When: Thursday, June 18, 7–8 p.m.
Where: Grand Prairie Main Library
Cost: Free.
Freedom Vibes: Fashion + Comedy
The National Juneteenth Museum’s Freedom Vibes celebration pairs fashion and laughter during a free afternoon program at I.M. Terrell Academy. The event features stylist J. Bolin and comedian Marcus D. Wiley, bringing together creativity, culture and comedy.
When: Friday, June 19, 3–6 p.m.
Where: I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA, Fort Worth
Cost: Free; advance registration is required (currently on a wait list)
Freedom Vibes: ’80s Night
Freedom Vibes celebrates the sounds of the 1980s with a major R&B concert featuring The S.O.S. Band, Midnight Star, Freddie Jackson, Glenn Jones and Angela Winbush. The show is part of the National Juneteenth Museum’s multi-day celebration of music, culture and history.
When: Friday, June 19, 7 p.m.
Where: Fort Worth Convention Center Arena
Cost: $50 and up
Freedom Vibes: ’90s Night
The National Juneteenth Museum turns the calendar to the 1990s for a night of R&B favorites. Blackstreet, Stokley of Mint Condition, Carl Thomas, NEXT and Case perform, with actor Omari Hardwick hosting the evening.
When: Saturday, June 20, 7 p.m.
Where: Fort Worth Convention Center Arena
Cost: $50 and up
Freedom Vibes: Official ’90s Concert After-Party
The Freedom Vibes celebration continues after Saturday night’s concert with an official after-party hosted by actor Larenz Tate. The late-night event gives concertgoers another place to keep the Juneteenth weekend celebration going.
When: Saturday, June 20, 10 p.m.–midnight
Where: Fort Worth Convention Center Exhibit Hall
Cost: $25 - $50
Garland Juneteenth Celebration
Downtown Garland hosts a free evening of music, art and family activities on the square. The celebration includes a car show, art displays, a children’s area, line dancing with DJ Raspy and performances by the Don Diego Band and Unfaded Brass Band.
When: Saturday, June 20, 5–9 p.m.
Where: Downtown Garland Square
Cost: Free.
Irving Juneteenth Celebration
Heritage Park becomes the setting for Irving’s celebration of African American history and culture. The evening includes local vendors, community organizations, free food and live performances by The Inspiration Band, saxophonist Vandell Andrew and Moore Melodies.
When: Friday, June 19, 6–9 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park, Irving
Cost: Free.
Juneteenth Fashion Show
Legacy Hall celebrates the fifth anniversary of its Juneteenth Fashion Show with an evening of Black fashion, music and movement. The program includes vendor shopping, live entertainment, a runway show and a line-dance after-party led by Cupid the Line Dance King. Proceeds benefit The African Think Tank.
When: Friday, June 19; doors at 5:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m.
Where: Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall, Plano
Cost: Ticket prices vary.
Juneteenth: Liberation in Motion
The Bath House Cultural Center hosts a vintage picnic-style Juneteenth celebration beside White Rock Lake. The family event includes live music from Sunny & The Heat Rays, backyard barbecue, Philly water ice, fresh lemonade and activities honoring Black culture and freedom.
When: Friday, June 19, 2–5 p.m.
Where: Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas
Cost: Free, but an RSVP is required.
Juneteenth Market at Community Beer Co.
Soulstice and The Soul Market bring an indoor Juneteenth market to Community Beer Co. Visitors can shop local vendors, grab food and drinks and enjoy music from a live DJ. The market is family-friendly and dog-friendly.
When: Friday, June 19, 5–9 p.m.
Where: Community Beer Co., Dallas
Cost: Free admission; food, drinks and vendor purchases cost extra.
Rowlett Juneteenth Celebration
Downtown Rowlett celebrates freedom, culture and community with live music, poetry, vendors, food and cultural showcases. The Dallas Poetry Slam opens the evening, followed by a performance from All Funk Radio.
When: Friday, June 19, 6–9 p.m.
Where: Downtown Rowlett Green, 4001 Main St, Rowlett
Cost: Free.
World Cup events
Argentina v Austria: FIFA World Cup 26
North Texas hosts its third match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Argentina takes on Austria in Arlington. AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium) becomes one of the tournament’s biggest stages, giving local fans a chance to experience the global event in person without leaving DFW.
When: Monday, June 22 at Noon
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Cost: Ticket prices vary by seat and package
Fair Park becomes 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
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 18–21; 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
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 18–21; match times vary
Where: Buffalo Bros, 415 Throckmorton St, Fort Worth
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately.
The Crescent Hotel Fanzone ’26
The Circle Bar at The Crescent becomes a more relaxed, upscale watch-party destination for selected matches. Friday’s USA–Australia event includes a special Texas-inspired menu, with BBQ burnt-end sheet-pan nachos available during the game.
When: Friday, June 19; USA vs. Australia kicks off at 2 p.m.
Where: The Circle Bar at The Crescent Hotel, Fort Worth
Cost: No event admission is listed; the featured match-day dish is $32, with other food and drinks available for purchase.
Crossbar Soccer + Beer
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 18–21; 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 18–21; 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 18–21; 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.
FC Dallas Soccer Celebration
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 18–21; hours follow the match schedule
Where: Simpson Plaza outside Frisco City Hall, Frisco
Cost: Free, but a daily ticket or reservation may be required.
Fogo de Chão North Irving
Fogo de Chão gets behind Brazil for a Friday night viewing of Brazil against Haiti. The steakhouse is adding match-day energy to its dining room as Brazil continues group play.
When: Friday, June 19; Brazil vs. Haiti kicks off at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, 3080 Ranch Trail, Irving
Cost: No separate watch-party admission is listed; regular dining prices apply.
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
The Ginger Man: USA vs. Australia
The Ginger Man hosts a Friday afternoon gathering for the United States’ second group-stage match against Australia. The Las Colinas pub offers beer, food and a traditional pub atmosphere for the game.
When: Friday, June 19; kickoff at 2 p.m.
Where: The Ginger Man, 5228 N O'Connor Blvd #126, Irving
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately.
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 Mexico vs South Korea at 8 p.m. on Thursday, and the US vs Australia on Friday at 2 p.m.
When: Halperin Park, Dallas
Cost: Free
Harwood Arms
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 18–21; match times vary
Where: Harwood Arms, 2823 McKinnon St, Dallas
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately.
Holy Grail Pub
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 18–21; 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 Summer of Soccer
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. Weekend highlights include Mexico–South Korea, USA–Australia, Brazil–Haiti, Netherlands–Sweden and Germany–Ivory Coast.
When: Thursday–Saturday, June 18–20; 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
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 18–21; all matches during operating hours
Where: Little Woodrow’s, Fort Worth and Frisco
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately.
The Londoner
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 18–21; 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.
Mexico vs. South Korea at Toyota Music Factory
The Plaza at Toyota Music Factory hosts a free outdoor watch party for Mexico’s second group-stage match. Fans can watch Mexico take on South Korea surrounded by the restaurants and bars of the Las Colinas entertainment district.
When: Thursday, June 18; kickoff at 8 p.m.
Where: The Plaza at Toyota Music Factory, Irving
Cost: Free.
On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen
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 18–21; match times vary
Where: On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen, Dallas
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately.
Rex’s Bar & Grill
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 18–21; match times vary
Where: Rex’s Bar & Grill, 1501 S University Dr, Fort Worth
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately.
Scout at The Statler
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 18–21; 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 18–21; all matches
Where: Sundance Square Plaza, Fort Worth
Cost: Free.
TOCA Social Dallas
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 18–21; 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 18–21; 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. Thursday’s Mexico–South Korea party begins at 3 p.m. with DJs and live music before the 8 p.m. match, followed by a concert from La Fiera de Ojinaga. Texas Live! also hosts a USA watch party Friday afternoon.
When: Thursday, June 18, beginning at 3 p.m.; Mexico–South Korea at 8 p.m. Friday, June 19; USA–Australia at 2 p.m. Additional 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. Australia at Toyota Music Factory
The Plaza hosts a free Friday watch party as the United States continues group play against Australia. Fans can watch outdoors in the center of Toyota Music Factory, with nearby restaurants and bars available before and after the match.
When: Friday, June 19; kickoff at 2 p.m.
Where: The Plaza at Toyota Music Factory, Irving
Cost: Free.
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: Thursday–Friday, June 18–19, 8:30 p.m.; additional performances continue Wednesdays through Fridays through July 17
Where: Samuell-Grand Amphitheater, Dallas
Cost: $15–$20; parking is $7.
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 9–13, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (and Tuesdays through Saturdays through September 26
Where: UT Arlington Central Library, sixth floor, Arlington
Cost: Free
When: Thursday at 9 p.m. / Friday at 10 p.m. / Saturday at 10 p.m.
Where: Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth
Cost: $15 - $85
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
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: Icons of the Strip: Sinatra & The Rat Pack
Time travel back to the heyday of the 1950’s Las Vegas strip where the biggest names in show business held sway and a well-poured martini was never far away. From Sinatra and the Rat Pack, to Louis Prima and Bobby Darin, the young, soulful crooner Paul Loren takes you on a musical journey through The Great American Songbook and highlights some of the most iconic voices of all time along the way!
When: Friday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. / Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m. / Sunday, June 21 at 2 p.m.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas
Cost: $55 and up
Dallas Arts District Pride Block Party
The Dallas Arts District Pride Block Party returns June 19 with live performances, line dancing, food, local vendors, a community mural and family-friendly activities. Participating museums, including the Crow Museum of Asian Art, Dallas Museum of Art and Nasher Sculpture Center, will also offer concerts, films, tours and other special programming.
The free event runs from 6 p.m. to midnight and features Dallas-area performers including Uptown Players, Bruce Wood Dance Dallas, Dezi 5 Entertainment and Bleach Artists.
When: Friday, June 19 at 6 p.m. - Midnight
Where: Dallas Arts District, Dallas
Cost: Free
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; continues 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
Hans Christian Andersen’s familiar tale gets a playful musical makeover in “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” The family-friendly show pokes fun at fashion, celebrities, pompous leaders and con artists while mixing Broadway-style music with modern comedy.
When: Friday–Saturday, June 19–20, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 21, 2:30 p.m.
Where: Onstage in Bedford, 2400 School Ln, Bedford
Cost: $27 for adults, $25 for seniors, military members and first responders, and $10 for students, plus fees.
FWSO: Night of Strings at the Garden: The Virtuoso Spirit
The final program of the Summer Strings series bursts to life with the rhythmic vitality and celestial energy of Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst before diving into the playful wit of Britten’s Simple Symphony. The mood shifts to one of profound beauty and English nostalgia with Elgar’s tender Serenade, eventually building toward the spirited folk melodies of Bartók. It is a masterful curation that spans the full emotional range of the string ensemble, concluding the series with the graceful clarity of Mozart.
When: Fri, Jun 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden Lecture Hall, Fort Worth
Cost: $39, parking is free
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 13, 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 11–14; 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 19–20, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 21, 2:30 p.m.; run continues through June 27
Where: Irving Arts Center, Irving
Cost: $27 and up
Grapevine Main LIVE! brings two free outdoor concerts to Peace Plaza. Friday night features Zack King Band, and on Saturday it’s Neon Prophets - a 90’s country tribute band.
When: Friday–Saturday, June 19–20, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main Station, Grapevine
Cost: Free
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 19-21 / 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 19–20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 21, 2:30 p.m.; run continues through June 28
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
Levitt Pavilion Arlington Free Concert Weekend
Levitt Pavilion continues its free summer concert series with a night of outdoor music. Texas Made Songs: Singer-Songwriter Night w/ Dawn and Hawkes and Tony Pierce takes the stage on Friday night. There’s also some great Juneteenth Celebration programming on Saturday.
When: Friday, June 19 from 7:10–10 p.m.
Where: Levitt Pavilion Arlington
Cost: Free
Louis Tomlinson is bringing his How Did We Get Here? World Tour to Dickies Arena with special guests The Aces and The Royston Club.
When: Sunday, June 21 at 7 p.m.
Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
Cost: $40 and up
Magic of Mermaids at SEA LIFE Grapevine
SEA LIFE Grapevine adds mermaids to its underwater experience for a limited summer engagement. Families can see mermaid appearances inside the aquarium, explore marine-life exhibits and turn a visit to Grapevine Mills into a little extra summer magic.
When: Thursday–Sunday, June 18–21; select dates continue through June 22
Where: SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium at Grapevine Mills
Cost: Included with aquarium admission, starting around $20. Children under 2 are free
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 20, 7:30 p.m. (also Saturday nights through August)
Where: Mesquite Arena, Mesquite
Cost: Tickets start at $11.65
Ballet North Texas transforms Shakespeare’s comedy into a whimsical ballet filled with tangled romance, meddling fairies and woodland mischief. The production is choreographed by Nicolina Lawson and set to Felix Mendelssohn’s music. Saturday afternoon’s performance is sensory-friendly.
When: Friday, June 19, 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 20, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 21, 2 p.m.
Where: Moody Performance Hall, Dallas
Cost: $27–$79.
Avy’s Sunshine Kite Festival invites families to decorate and fly kites in memory of loved ones. The free community event also includes a DJ, face painting, water activities, games, food and an ice cream cart. Kites are provided while supplies last, and the event supports Avy’s Sunshine Tribe’s effort to build a memorial playground.
When: Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Where: Old City Park, Dallas
Cost: Free.
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: Friday, June 19, 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 20, 8 p.m.; additional performances June 27–28
Where: Latino Cultural Center, Dallas
Cost: $25
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 20, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; additional events continue June 27 and July 4 and 11
Where: Main Street District, Dallas
Cost: Free.
The McKinney Craft Beer Walk sends guests to 20 tasting stops inside shops around the historic downtown square. Admission includes a tasting cup and map, with participating beverage partners including TUPPS Brewery, Community Beer Co., Saint Arnold Brewing and Rahr & Sons. The afternoon also includes a vendor market and photo booth.
When: Saturday, June 20, noon–6 p.m.
Where: Historic Downtown McKinney
Cost: $35. Guests must be 21 or older to participate in the tastings.
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 19–20, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 21, 2:30 p.m.; run continues through June 28
Where: Bryant Hall at the Kalita Humphreys Theater Campus, Dallas
Cost: $38
Myron Butler: Still We Sing — The Legacy Sessions
Grammy-winning gospel artist Myron Butler leads a live concert and recording honoring the music of Andraé Crouch and Thomas Whitfield. Special guests include Marvin Sapp, Lena Byrd-Miles, Gene Moore, Nakitta Foxx, Dayanna Redic and Larry Whitfield.
When: Saturday, June 20, 7 p.m.
Where: Wyly Theatre, Dallas
Cost: $37.80. A separate pre-show VIP add-on is also available.
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.
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 19–20, 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 18–20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 21, 3 p.m.; run continues through June 28
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 party band Soulful Sounds. Bring a chair or blanket, grab dinner nearby and enjoy live music by the water.
When: Thursday, June 18, 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. Water Sign (Eclectic R&B/Soul/Pop) is scheduled for Friday night, and Chris Colston (Country/Traditional Red Dirt) is up on Saturday night.
When: Friday–Saturday, June 19-20, 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 20–21, 8:30 p.m.; additional performances continue through July 19
Where: Samuell-Grand Amphitheater, Dallas
Cost: $15–$20; parking is $7.
Stockyards Championship Rodeo, including the Bill Pickett Invitational
Cowtown Coliseum keeps Fort Worth’s Western traditions front and center with multiple rodeo performances across the weekend. Fans can see bull riding, bronc riding, roping, barrel racing and other classic events in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards. On Saturday, there are two chances to catch the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo at 1:30 and 7:30.
When: Thursday, June 18 - Saturday, June 20
Where: Cowtown Coliseum, Fort Worth Stockyards
Cost: $41 and up
Super Pickle: A Musical Parody
“Super Pickle” takes aim at the pickleball craze with pop-song parodies, oversized personalities and a rivalry between experienced players and enthusiastic newcomers. The musical includes adult humor and themes.
When: Saturday, June 20, 3 p.m.
Where: Bank of America Theatre at the Eisemann Center, Richardson
Cost: $59.50–$70
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 19-21 / 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 19-21 / 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.
Theatre Arlington opens its run of “The Wiz,” the beloved musical retelling of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” The family-friendly production follows Dorothy through the Land of Oz with a lively mix of rock, gospel and soul music, bringing a modern energy to the familiar story.
When: Friday–Sunday through June 21
Where: Theatre Arlington
Cost: $45 for adults; $40 for seniors and students. Remaining seats are available to students with a current ID for $5 beginning 15 minutes before curtain.
