Arts in Bloom turns Historic Downtown McKinney into a three-day art and wine festival with more than 120 artists, live music, food vendors, and Texas wineries. The event spreads around the McKinney Performing Arts Center and the surrounding tree-lined downtown streets.
When: April 10 - 12 | Friday: 5 – 10 PM | Saturday: 11 AM – 10 PM | Sunday: 12 PM – 5 PM
Where: Historic Downtown McKinney
Cost: Free / Wine Packages are $30
Blippi is coming to Arlington in the all-new Be Like Blippi Tour! Get ready to see the world more curiously as you move like, play like, and explore just like Blippi! Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage in a high-energy live show packed with music, laughter, and surprises, featuring fan-favorites like “The Excavator Song,” “Monster Truck,” “Dino Dance,” and “Curious Like Me.”
When: Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m.
Where: Texas Hall, 701 W Nedderman Dr, Arlington
Cost: $40 and up
Billy Bob's Concerts (Friday: Jon Wolfe / Saturday: Bleu Edmondson & Django Walker)
When: Friday at 10 p.m. / Saturday at 10 p.m.
Where: Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth
Cost: $25-$55
Breakaway Music Festival returns to Dallas as a two-day electronic music festival at Fair Park. The 2026 lineup includes artists such as Disclosure, Eli Brown, Fisher, Sofi Tukker, SG Lewis, and more, alongside brand activations and other festival experiences.
When: April 10 - 11
Where: Fair Park, Dallas
Cost: Starting at $165
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
Butterflies in the Garden returns to the Rainforest Conservatory at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, where hundreds of live butterflies fill the space with color and movement. The exhibit features species from Central, North and South America, Africa, and Asia, giving visitors an up-close look at a wide range of wing patterns and sizes. Among the highlights is the vivid Blue Morpho, known for its bright, iridescent blue wings, along with familiar native varieties from North Texas.
When: March 1 - April 30
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth
Cost: Exhibit only - $8 - $12 / Combo Ticket - $12 - $22
Cinderella from Ballet North Texas
Ballet North Texas stages Cinderella as a full-length family ballet set to Prokofiev’s score, with all the familiar elements of the fairy tale — the glass slipper, the ballroom, and the transformation that changes Cinderella’s life. The production also includes a sensory-friendly matinee on Saturday afternoon.
When: Friday, April 10 at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 11 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Where: Moody Performance Hall, Dallas
Cost: $27 and up
Experience the magic of Cirque du Soleil ECHO, where poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics, and cutting-edge technology come together to explore the delicate balance between people, animals, and the world we all share. This 20th Big Top show offers bold new visuals, a unique aesthetic, and vibrant characters that bring a universe of color and wonder to life. Inspired by youth's optimism, inventive power, and the value of empathy, ECHO captivates with inspiring music, astounding lights and projections, and never-before-seen acrobatic feats.
When: April 9 - May 3
Where: Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie
Cost: $69 and up
The Comedy of Errors follows two sets of identical twins separated at birth whose accidental reunion leads to escalating confusion, mistaken identities, and comic chaos. This Shakespeare comedy leans into farce, misunderstanding, and nonstop mix-ups as the two pairs collide in the same city.
When: April 10, 11, 17, 18 at 7:30pm and April 12 & 19 and 2:00pm
Where: Plaza Theater, 521 W. State St., Garland
Cost: $18 and up
Dallas Blooms at Dallas Arboretum
Every spring, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden flips the switch on winter and lets color take over. Dallas Blooms returns with more than half a million bulbs tucked into the hillsides and garden beds, rolling out waves of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and whatever else decides it’s time to show off. The landscape doesn’t peak all at once—it shifts week by week, so a visit in March won’t look quite like one in April. Beyond the flowers, the season fills out with food events, live music, art, and garden-focused programs, turning a stroll among the blooms into a full-day spring ritual.
When: Daily through April 12
Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Dallas
Cost: $26
The Dallas Indie Comedy Fest is a four-day festival built around improv, sketch, clown, and alternative comedy, with live performances, workshops, and social events. The festival features more than 25 acts and over 100 performers from Dallas-Fort Worth and around the country, with programming spread across multiple venues.
When: April 9 - 12
Where: Arts Mission Oak Cliff, 410 S. Windomere Ave., Dallas
Cost: $15 - $150
Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents America 250
America 250 is the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s patriotic concert celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary, featuring the United States Naval Academy Glee Club and the United States Naval Academy Pipes & Drum Corps. Led by Jeff Tyzik, the program is built around American favorites and large-scale patriotic concert pieces.
When: Friday, April 10 at 7:30p.m., Saturday, April 11 at 7:30p.m. and Sunday, April 12 at 2p.m.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas
Cost: $17 and up
Dancing With The Stars: Live! - 2026 Tour
Dancing with the Stars Live brings the television franchise’s professional dancers to Irving for a stage version of the ballroom competition show. The touring production features familiar pros performing routines live with concert-style staging and choreography. Special host Danielle Fishel (Topanga on Boy Meets World) will be there to host the special night.
When: Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving
Cost: $17 and up
Dream Hou$e follows two Latina sisters appearing on an HGTV-style reality show as they try to sell their family home in a rapidly changing neighborhood. As the show-within-the-show starts to crack, the play shifts into a darker, more surreal look at family history, gentrification, and what gets lost when a neighborhood becomes a commodity.
When: April 9-12 / April 16-20 / April 24-26 / April 30-May 3
Where: Kitchen Dog Theater, 4774 Algiers St., Dallas
Cost: $25
The FEI World Cup Finals brings both the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final and the FEI Dressage World Cup Final to Fort Worth. Alongside the competition, opening ceremonies for each session will feature live performances from artists including Lady A, Walker Hayes, Danny Joseph, Big City Outlaws, Gavin DeGraw, and SMITH, with music scheduled throughout the five-day event.
When: April 8-12
Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
Cost: Varies per day / Starts at $35
Enjoy spring in the Garden while listening to live music performances by talented local artists. Satisfy your taste buds with offerings from some of Fort Worth’s favorite food trucks, play fun yard games, and relax with a selection of adult beverages under the stars.
When: Friday, April 10 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth
Cost: Adults: $15 | Children (6-15): $6 | Children (0-5): FREE
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s seasonal Plant Sale offers a wide variety of plants for home gardeners, including native perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, and pollinator-friendly selections. The plants are chosen by the garden’s horticulture staff, giving shoppers access to species suited for North Texas landscapes and home gardens.
When: Friday, April 10 | 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM & Saturday, April 11 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth
Cost: Free
Flip Circus is a new big-top production from the Vazquez family, building on the circus tradition they established through Circus Vazquez. The show is staged inside a climate-controlled tent with just 800 seats, creating a closer, more intimate setting where every audience member is near the ring. The lineup includes a mix of international circus talent such as illusionist Jimmy Saylon, comedian Misha, juggler Dede Larible, trapeze artist Alexander Lichner, The Kung Fu Boys, and other specialty acts.
When: April 3-13
Where: North East Mall, 1101 Melbourne Rd, Hurst
Cost: $23 and up
Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival
The Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival returns with four days of events built around the city’s chefs, food artisans, brewers, and winemakers. The lineup includes Tacos + Tequila on April 9, The Main Event on April 10, Fork + Fire on April 11, and The Big Brunch on April 12, each offering a different mix of food, wine, beer, spirits, and live entertainment. From taco pairings and large-scale tasting stations to live-fire cooking and a brunch with gospel music, the festival highlights a wide range of flavors from Fort Worth and beyond, with tickets covering all food and beverages served at each event.
When: April 9-12
Where: Heart of the Ranch at Clearfork, 5000 Clearfork Main St, Fort Worth
Cost: Varies | ($75 and up)
It’s 1958, and Jack Paar hosts the hottest late-night talk-show on television. His favorite guest? Character actor, pianist and wild card Oscar Levant. Famous for his witty one-liners, Oscar has a favorite: “There’s a fine line between genius and insanity; I have erased this line.” Tonight, Oscar will prove just that when he appears live on national TV in an episode that Paar’s audience—and the rest of America—won’t soon forget. Good Night, Oscar explores the nexus of humor and heartbreak, the ever-dwindling distinction between exploitation and entertainment, and the high cost of baring one’s soul for public consumption.
Where: Addison Performing Arts Centre, Addison
When: April 7-12
Cost: $49
Hair’s group of young people protest US involvement in the Vietnam War, rehearsing a topical array of such issues as racism, the ethics of war, and the need to listen to young people’s ideas. Premiering at the Public Theatre in 1967, Hair soon moved to Broadway and remains a favorite rock musical.
Where: Fine Arts Building, 700 Greek Row Dr, Arlington
When: April 10-12
Cost: $22
Harry Potter™: The Exhibition brings the Wizarding World to life through an immersive experience featuring authentic props, costumes, and interactive activities inspired by the beloved film series and its extended universe. Visitors can practice Quidditch™, brew potions, conjure a Patronus, explore iconic settings like Hagrid’s Hut and the Great Hall, and discover behind-the-scenes details from the making of the films. The exhibition also includes special After Hours Nights for guests 18 and older, complete with themed drinks and a more intimate experience.
Where: Pepper Square, 14856 Preston Rd, Dallas
When: Daily through April 12
Cost: $30 and up
Class is back in session! Returning to Fort Worth’s McDavid Studio, the irrepressible Sister gives everyone a lesson in comedy at Late Nite Catechism. Head back to school in this uproariously funny play, complete with glow-in-the-dark rosaries and other nifty prizes for only the brightest pupils.
Where: McDavid Studio & Van Cliburn Recital Hall, 301 E 5th St, Fort Worth
When: April 9-12
Cost: $50 and up
Let’s Fly: A Traveling Exhibition
Balloon Museum presents Let’s Fly in Dallas — the third stop of its Texas tour. A one-of-a-kind experience set in the iconic space of the South Side Studios, featuring monumental inflatable artworks by renowned international artists. The exhibition explores air not only as a physical element, but as a metaphor for movement, lightness, and boundless travel.
Where: Winspear Opera House, Dallas
When: Daily through April 26
Cost: $51 for adults
Soul Rep Theatre Company presents Madam Queen, the world-premiere production of the final play by Dallas writer Dianne Tucker. Inspired by the life of Hannah Elias, one of the wealthiest Black women of her time, the historical drama examines ambition, resilience, race, power, and identity in turn-of-the-century New York. The production also serves as a tribute to Tucker's lasting influence on Dallas theater and on Soul Rep itself, reflecting her long commitment to developing Black artists, stories, and cultural spaces in North Texas.
Where: Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas
When: April 10-12 / April 17-19
Cost: $20 - $25
Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly returns to Bass Performance Hall in a stunning full production from Fort Worth Opera that delivers the heartbreak and beauty of this iconic work. Featuring breathtaking sets, richly detailed costumes, and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra bringing Puccini’s achingly beautiful score to life, this unforgettable story of love, cultural blindness, and a mother’s sacrifice remains as powerful today as when Fort Worth Opera first performed it in 1947.
Where: Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth
When: Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. / Sunday, April 12 at 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $30 and up
This hilarious race against the clock begins when Savannah Honeycutt agrees to get her feisty mother all the way from Alabama to California in time for her brother’s wedding. Savannah’s problem: Mama won’t fly. With only four days to make it to the ceremony, this determined daughter has no choice but to drive cross-country with her equally willful mother in Mama’s vintage sedan. As they get ready to leave, the bride-to-be arrives unannounced and she decides the best way to get to know her new in-laws is to travel to the wedding with them.
Where: Coppell Arts Center, Coppell
When: April 10-12
Cost: $25 - $28
Monster Art Rally combines live art-making, a community gathering, and a pop-up marketplace in one event, giving visitors the chance to watch more than 80 local artists create work in real time across four one-hour shifts. The participating artists range from college students to established professionals, and as each piece is finished, it is immediately displayed for viewing and offered for sale at a set price of $50. Artists can keep half of each sale, while the remaining proceeds support Paper Chair Studios and the Greater Denton Arts Council. DJ Affogato provides music throughout the event, and Insurgent serves food outside from its truck.
Where: Greater Denton Arts Council, 400 E Hickory St, Denton
When: Sunday, April 12 at 1 p.m.
Cost: Free ($5 suggested donation)
Step into the storied world of Fleetwood Mac, the legendary band whose evocative music has captivated listeners for generations. Go on a journey through their greatest hits, from the soulful storytelling of “Rhiannon,” “Dreams,” and “Landslide” to the intense energy of “Go Your Own Way,” “The Chain” and more. The Reid Cabaret Theatre brings the music, lore and legacy of one of rock’s most influential bands to life. This show is suitable for most audiences.
Where: Casa Mañana Theatre, Fort Worth
When: April 7-12 / April 14-19 / April 21-24
Cost: $115
The OK2BX Film Festival showcases short films made by high school filmmakers and centers on youth storytelling, diversity, and inclusion. The 2026 edition also includes a college fair and workshops tied to film education and the path toward becoming a filmmaker.
When: Saturday, April 11 at 6 p.m.
Where: Angelika Film Center & Café, 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln., Dallas
Cost: $15
Oklahoma! brings Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical to Fort Worth, centered on farm girl Laurey, cowboy Curly, and the darker rival competing for her attention. Set on the Western frontier, the show mixes romance, rivalry, and community spirit with songs like “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” and “People Will Say We’re in Love.”
When: April 10-11 / April 17-19 / April 23-26
Where: Stolen Shakespeare Guild, 3623 Decatur Avenue, Fort Worth
Cost: $28
Over the River and Through the Woods
Over the River and Through the Woods is a family comedy by Joe DiPietro about a man whose close-knit grandparents are not ready to accept that he might move away. The play centers on family expectations, guilt, affection, and the generational push and pull around staying close versus moving on.
When: April 10-May 3
Where: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd., Suite 113, Richardson
Cost: $22 Thursdays and Sundays / $24 Fridays and Saturdays
In 1902 New York, anything is possible! Ragtime bursts to life with a soaring, Tony Award-winning score that tells the intertwined stories of three families from different walks of life, all chasing the American Dream. Based on E.L. Doctrow’s acclaimed novel, Ragtime is a thrilling, powerful portrait of hope and perseverance in a time of tumultuous change. This beloved, epic musical theater classic creates a powerful portrait of America’s past—and a stirring reminder of its future.
When: April 7-12 / April 14-19
Where: Wyly Theatre, Dallas
Cost: $56 and up
SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of SAW
SAW The Musical reimagines the cult horror film as a dark comedy stage production, blending parody, music, and theatrical spectacle. The show follows Lawrence Gordon and Adam Stanheight as they find themselves trapped in the infamous bathroom from the original film, navigating the rules of the game while uncovering each other’s secrets. Inspired by the tone of productions like Little Shop of Horrors and Avenue Q, the musical turns the thriller into a tongue-in-cheek story about survival, relationships, and human choices. The approximately two-hour performance, including intermission, is recommended for audiences ages 14 and older and contains explicit content, strobe effects, and simulated gore.
When: April 7-12
Where: Theatre Three, 2688 Laclede St, Dallas
Cost: $37 and up
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Now in its 45th year, the Scarborough Renaissance Festival transforms its grounds into a 16th-century English village filled with period-style entertainment, performers, and attractions. Visitors can catch full-combat jousting, birds of prey exhibitions, live music, comedy acts, interactive performances, games of skill, and human-powered rides throughout the day. The festival also includes one of the country’s largest outdoor juried artisan marketplaces, with more than 200 shops featuring handmade goods.
When: April 11-12 / April 18-19 / April 25-26 / May 2-3 / May 9-10 / May 16-17 / May 23-25
Where: Scarborough Renaissance Festival, 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie
Cost: Kids - $16 and up / Adults - $37 and up
The Scarlet Letter Musical reworks the Hester Prynne story as a stage musical centered on survival, judgment, and rebellion inside rigid Puritan society. The adaptation presents Hester as a woman who turns public shame into a form of resistance.
When: April 9-11 / April 16-18
Where: Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman St., Dallas
Cost: $25
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants, beloved animated character and new Broadway star! Join the iconic optimistic sponge on a quest to save his fellow fish from certain doom. When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their home, SpongeBob and his friends must band together to save their aquatic world.
When: April 11-12
Where: Casa Mañana, Fort Worth
Cost: $19 and up
Some Like It Hot is a stage musical set in Prohibition-era Chicago, where two musicians are forced to leave town after witnessing a mob hit. As they race to stay ahead of trouble, they board a cross-country train that sends them into a whirlwind of disguises, music, and unexpected turns. Built around big dance numbers, comedy, and a jazz-infused score, the show leans into the style of classic musical theater while following a fast-moving story of escape and reinvention.
When: April 7-12
Where: Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas
Cost: $30 and up
Sylvia follows Greg, a middle-aged empty nester who brings home a stray dog from Central Park and quickly becomes attached to her, much to the frustration of his wife, Kate. The play turns that setup into a smart, comic look at marriage, aging, companionship, and the ways people search for meaning when life changes unexpectedly.
When: Friday, April 10 - Sunday, April 12
Where: Onstage in Bedford, 2400 School Lane, Bedford
Cost: $27
This is a musical adaptation and rendition of the classic God’s Trombones, by James Weldon Johnson. The moving work brings the spirit of African American Storytelling and gospel tradition to the stage, transforming timeless sermons into a theatrical experience that will uplift our soul.
When: April 10-12 / April 17-19
Where: Jubilee Theatre, 3925 506 Main St, Fort Worth
Cost: $28-$30
Vocal Majority: The Master’s Touch
The Master’s Touch: Celebrating the Music of Jim Clancy is Vocal Majority’s spring concert honoring the legacy of longtime musical leader Jim Clancy. The program is scheduled at the Eisemann Center and is part of the group’s 2026 season.
When: Saturday, April 11 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m.
Where: Eisemann Center, Richardson
Cost: $24-$77
The Dallas Area Parkinson Society’s Walk for Parkinson’s is a community event focused on awareness, support, and fundraising for people living with Parkinson’s disease in North Texas. The walk also includes live music from the Honeybutton Band, kids’ activities, and raffle prizes.
When: Saturday, April 11 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Where: Edgemere, 8523 Thackery St., Dallas
Cost: Free (fundraiser)
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)
Warbird Weekend brings vintage aircraft and military vehicles to the Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center for a hands-on aviation history event. The weekend includes aircraft such as FIFI and Diamond Lil, along with re-enactors, food trucks, and additional family activities.
When: Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center, 5657 Mariner Dr., Dallas
Cost: $20 / family pass available / kids 5 and under free on one verified listing
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