The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Company of Rowlett Performers presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” the Tony-winning musical comedy about six quirky young spellers competing for a county championship. The show mixes fast-paced humor, touching backstories and audience interaction as one speller tries to survive the dreaded ding of the bell.
When: Friday–Saturday, June 5–6, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 7, 2 p.m.
Where: Plaza Theatre, Garland
Cost: $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $15 for students
ACL Fort Worth Signature Open
Cornhole moves onto a big stage at the ACL Fort Worth Signature Open. Players from multiple skill levels compete across the weekend at Will Rogers Memorial Center, with professional-level action and live broadcast sessions giving spectators a chance to see some of the sport’s best players up close.
When: Friday–Sunday, June 5–7
Where: Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth
Cost: Free spectator admission; premium viewing upgrades may cost extra.
All You Can Eataly: Festa della Repubblica
Eataly Dallas celebrates Italy’s Festa della Repubblica with its biggest all-access party of the year. Guests can enjoy unlimited tastings of more than 50 Italian bites, endless pours from more than 50 wine, beer and spirits selections, chef demonstrations, live music and DJ entertainment throughout the marketplace.
When: Friday, June 5, 6–10 p.m.
Where: Eataly Dallas at NorthPark Center
Cost: $125 per person
The Best of Broadway Featuring Mark Anthony Brown and Jacob Dodd
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters presents a Broadway-focused concert at The Women’s Museum. Mark Anthony Brown takes the stage with accompaniment from Jacob Dodd for two affordable evening performances at Fair Park.
When: Friday–Saturday, June 5–6, 8:15 p.m.
Where: The Women’s Museum at Fair Park, Dallas
Cost: $10
When: Thursday at 9 p.m. / Friday at 10 p.m. / Saturday at 10 p.m.
Where: Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth
Cost: $25 - $100
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
Mexican rock band Caifanes brings its influential sound to Irving for a Sunday night concert at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory. The group has built a devoted following across generations with a mix of alternative rock, Latin rhythms and atmospheric songs.
When: Sunday, June 7, 8 p.m.
Where: The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving
Cost: Lawn tickets start at $35
Casa Mañana brings “Come From Away” to Fort Worth, telling the true story of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, which welcomed thousands of airline passengers after flights were diverted on 9/11. The musical pairs a folk-inspired score with a moving story about kindness, connection and people showing up for strangers in a time of crisis.
When: June 3-7
Where: Casa Mañana Theatre, Fort Worth
Cost: Regular performance tickets start at $49
The Colony starts summer with a free family celebration featuring games, crafts, snacks, a petting zoo and summer-reading signups. The event gives families a low-key Saturday outing while helping kids find ways to stay active and engaged during the break from school.
When: Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: The Colony City Hall Annex
Cost: Free
Dairy Exhibition and Ice Cream Social
Nash Farm celebrates its agricultural roots with an old-fashioned afternoon in Grapevine. Families can learn about dairy farming, try hands-on activities and finish the day with an ice cream social on the historic farm grounds.
When: Saturday, June 6, 4–8 p.m.; ice cream social from 6–8 p.m.
Where: Nash Farm, Grapevine
Cost: $6.50 in advance or $10 at the gate
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)
Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses
NorthPark Center becomes a showcase of imaginative custom-built children’s playhouses, all supporting Dallas CASA and its work with abused and neglected children.
When: Opens Friday, May 22, and continues through June 7
Where: NorthPark Center, Dallas
Cost: Free to view; raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.
Dallas Pride Festival of Rainbows and Sunset Parade on Main
Dallas Pride fills downtown with a full day of music, performances, vendors and community celebrations spread across four parks. The day ends with the free Sunset Parade on Main, a lighted evening procession featuring more than 120 floats, bands and marching groups.
When: Saturday, June 6; festival parks open at 11 a.m.; parade from 7–9 p.m.
Where: Main Street Garden Park, Pacific Plaza, Harwood Park, Pegasus Plaza and Main Street, Dallas
Cost: Festival admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and active-duty military, and free for children 12 and younger. The parade is free
Dallas Theater Center: Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem
Dallas Theater Center presents a world premiere inspired by a true story from the summer of 1943. The play imagines the unlikely bond between two young men — Little and Foxy — before they became Malcolm X and Redd Foxx, as friendship, ambition and history collide inside a Harlem chicken shack.
When: June 3-7
Where: Wyly Studio Theatre, Dallas
Cost: $46 and up
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: Parks Concert Presented by the Dallas Symphony at Kidd Springs Park
For more than 25 years, the DSO has presented Parks Concerts throughout Dallas. Join the DSO this year at Kidd Springs Park for this fun-filled concert for the entire family!
When: Friday, June 5 at 8:15 p.m.
Where: 711 West Canty St, Dallas
Cost: Free
DSO: Parks Concert Presented by the Dallas Symphony at Paul Quinn College
Join the DSO this year at Paul Quinn College for this fun-filled concert for the entire family! Pre-show entertainment, beginning at 6:30pm, will be provided by Smith Chapel A.M.E. Gospel Choir.
When: Saturday, June 6 at 8:15 p.m. (preshow at 6:30p)
Where: 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd, Dallas
Cost: Free
Denton County Farm Heritage Day
Denton County Farm Heritage Day brings North Texas history to life with antique tractors, farm animals, demonstrations and family activities. Visitors can see traditional skills such as butter churning and spinning while learning more about the region’s agricultural roots.
When: Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: Denton County Historical Park, Denton
Cost: Free
Destination Summer Kickoff Celebration
Lewisville Public Library starts summer with an afternoon of family activities, giveaways and live entertainment. Kids can celebrate the beginning of the library’s summer programming with games, music and a special appearance from Bluey.
When: Saturday, June 6, 2–4 p.m.
Where: Lewisville Public Library, 1197 West Main, Lewisville
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
Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show
Downtown Arlington rolls out a wide-ranging lineup of vintage vehicles, muscle cars and custom builds for its annual classic car show. The free event also includes food vendors, live music and awards, making it an easy Saturday stop for car fans and families.
When: Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Vandergriff Town Center, Arlington
Cost: Free
FoodieLand takes over Texas Motor Speedway for a three-day celebration built around adventurous eating. The festival brings together more than 250 vendors and thousands of food options, along with games, shopping and live entertainment.
When: Friday, June 5, 3–10 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, June 6–7, 1–10 p.m.
Where: Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth
Cost: Tickets start at $13 online; children 5 and younger get in free with a ticketed adult.
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.
Free First Saturdays at the Nasher
The Nasher Sculpture Center opens its doors for a free family day in the Dallas Arts District. Visitors can explore the galleries and garden, take part in hands-on art activities, meet local artists and join short guided tours designed for all ages.
When: Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas
Cost: Free
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
Garland’s free Music Made Here concert series returns to the Downtown Garland Square with a Friday night show featuring Frank Hannon of Tesla and a birthday bash for Jimmy Wallace. The outdoor concert offers an easy way to start the weekend with live music surrounded by downtown restaurants and shops.
When: Friday, June 5, 7 p.m.
Where: Downtown Garland Square
Cost: Free
Gingerbread Trail Tour of Homes
Waxahachie’s Gingerbread Trail opens the doors to a collection of historic homes, offering a closer look at the city’s architecture and local history. The self-guided tour also includes stops connected to the Ellis County Museum and downtown Waxahachie.
When: Saturday–Sunday, June 6–7, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where: Historic Waxahachie
Cost: General admission is $40; VIP tickets are $100
Grapevine Main LIVE! brings two free outdoor concerts to Peace Plaza. Friday night features STREETZ, a tribute to the music of the Doobie Brothers, while Saturday night brings King George and the sounds of George Strait.
When: Friday–Saturday, June 5–6, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main Station, Grapevine
Cost: Free
The Tony Award-winning musical “Hadestown” comes to Bass Performance Hall for a five-show weekend run. The acclaimed production intertwines the mythic stories of Orpheus and Eurydice with Hades and Persephone, taking audiences on a haunting and hopeful journey to the underworld and back through music, movement and storytelling.
When: Friday, June 5, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 6, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 7, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Where: Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth
Cost: Tickets start at $50
The historic Texas Pool celebrates Plano’s birthday with swimming, treats and a community pool party. It’s a simple summer outing for families looking to cool off while marking the city’s anniversary. Dive in for special birthday treats (while supplies last) and get a taste of Texas Pool history.
When: Saturday, June 6, 5–7 p.m.
Where: The Texas Pool, Plano
Cost: $10 per person
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 June 28
Where: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth
Cost: $14-$18 general exhibition admission
The Irving Taco Festival brings tacos, margaritas, music and a lively outdoor atmosphere to Toyota Music Factory. Admission is free, so visitors can come and go while sampling food from vendors and enjoying an evening in Las Colinas.
When: Saturday, June 6, 4–11 p.m.
Where: The Plaza at Toyota Music Factory, Irving
Cost: Free admission; food and drinks are sold separately
Kaleidoscope Park hosts a free outdoor date night with music, lawn games, crafts and wine tastings. Guests can bring their own drinks, spread out on the lawn and enjoy a relaxed Saturday evening in Frisco.
When: Saturday, June 6, 7–9 p.m.
Where: Kaleidoscope Park, Frisco
Cost: Free
Drivers can take their own vehicles onto the track at Texas Motor Speedway while supporting Speedway Children’s Charities. Each registration includes three laps around the speedway behind a pace car, giving fans a rare chance to see the track from the driver’s seat.
When: Saturday, June 6, 6–10 p.m.
Where: Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth
Cost: $60 per vehicle
Levitt Pavilion Arlington Free Concert Weekend
Levitt Pavilion continues its free summer concert series with two nights of outdoor music. Prophets and Outlaws headline Friday with Taylor LaCourse and Jesse Spradlin, while Tristan Roberson takes the stage Saturday with The Branded Saddle Boys.
When: Friday–Saturday, June 5–6, 7:10–10 p.m.
Where: Levitt Pavilion Arlington
Cost: Free
Old Town Lewisville keeps its First Friday tradition going with an evening designed for strolling the historic district. Visitors can explore local shops, restaurants and community activity while easing into the weekend.
When: Friday, June 5, 5–9 p.m.
Where: Old Town Lewisville
Cost: Free
The Friends of the Lewisville Public Library open their summer book sale with thousands of affordable books, movies and other items. Friday includes an early-shopping opportunity, while Saturday offers free admission for anyone looking to stock up on summer reading.
When: Friday, June 5, 4–7 p.m.; Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where: Lewisville Public Library
Cost: Friday presale admission is $5; Saturday admission is free. Most items cost 25 cents to $5.
Little Elm Brew & Que Festival
Little Elm’s signature lakefront festival brings Texas barbecue, live country music and a fireworks finale to the shores of Lewisville Lake. The Saturday event features 20 pitmasters, more than 45 Texas wines, beer and whiskey tastings, vendors, games and contests. Vincent Mason headlines the music lineup, which also includes The Jack Wharff Band, Sterling Elza, Brandon Wisham and Tyler Bond.
When: Saturday, June 6, 4–10 p.m.
Where: Little Elm Park, Little Elm
Cost: General admission starts at $35; VIP passes start at $90. Kids 12 and younger are free with a ticket.
Amphibian Stage presents “Mamá Goose,” a family-friendly theater experience created with young audiences in mind. The show is designed for children ages 3–7, making it an approachable introduction to live performance for preschoolers and early elementary-age kids.
When: Saturday–Sunday, June 6–7, 10 a.m.
Where: Amphibian Stage, Fort Worth
Cost: Pay what you can
Martin Lawrence: Y’all Still Know What It Is! Tour
Martin Lawrence brings his stand-up tour to Grand Prairie for a Saturday night comedy show. The actor and comedian returns to the stage with the bold storytelling, sharp observations and high-energy style that helped make him one of the biggest names in comedy.
When: Saturday, June 6, 8 p.m.; doors at 7 p.m.
Where: Texas Trust CU Theatre, Grand Prairie
Cost: Tickets start around $65
McKinney Summer Kids Festival and Market
Stix Icehouse hosts a Sunday afternoon festival designed for families, with activities, games, face painting, crafts, treats and local vendors. Kids can explore the market and enjoy a laid-back summer afternoon while parents browse and grab something to eat.
When: Sunday, June 7, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Stix Icehouse, McKinney
Cost: Free admission; food and vendor purchases cost extra
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 6, 7:30 p.m. (also Saturday nights through August)
Where: Mesquite Arena, Mesquite
Cost: Tickets start at $11.65
Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour Special Taping
Comedian Nate Bargatze brings his clean, understated comedy style to Dickies Arena for two Saturday shows. The Fort Worth performances will be recorded for a new comedy special, giving fans a chance to be part of the live audience.
When: Saturday, June 6, 3 and 7 p.m.
Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
Cost: $43 and up
Peppa Pig Theme Park starts 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: Friday–Sunday, June 5–7, during park hours
Where: Peppa Pig Theme Park Dallas-Fort Worth, North Richland Hills
Cost: Admission starts around $26 in advance; children under 2 are free
Texas Discovery Gardens hosts an adoption-focused afternoon with adoptable dogs, garden time and free microchipping. The event gives visitors a chance to meet potential pets while enjoying a family-friendly stop at Fair Park.
When: Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Where: Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park, Dallas
Cost: 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.
Rockwall’s Concert by the Lake series continues at The Harbor with a free Thursday night show from Bad Moon Rising (a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band). Bring a chair or blanket, grab dinner nearby and enjoy live music by the water.
When: Thursday, June 4, 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. Mark Midland Hughes is scheduled for Friday night and TJ Chesshire plays on Saturday night.
When: Friday–Saturday, June 5-6, 7–9:30 p.m.
Where: San Jacinto Plaza, Rockwall
Cost: Free
Rowlett Summer Reading Kick-Off
Rowlett Public Library starts its summer reading program with a family event featuring STEAM stations, face painting, lawn games, chalk art and complimentary hamburgers, chips and water. It’s an easy way to get kids excited about reading before summer schedules get busy.
When: Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m.
Where: Rowlett Public Library
Cost: Free
The Rush Tribute Project brings the sound and energy of one of rock music’s most influential bands to the Majestic Theatre. The concert covers more than four decades of music, recreating the musicianship and atmosphere of the band’s live shows for longtime fans and newer listeners alike.
When: Friday, June 5, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Majestic Theatre, Dallas
Cost: Tickets start around $34
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: Friday, June 5, 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 6, 3 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, June 7, 3 p.m. & Fridays-Sundays through June 28
Where: Jubilee Theatre, Fort Worth
Cost: Tickets start at $30.70
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
Summer Kick Off Party at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History hosts a Summer Kick Off Party with fun in the sun, exciting activities, incredible community partners and sweet treats. They’ll have music, bubbles, and plenty of hands-on fun for a summer celebration!
When: Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Where: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Cost: $10; parking is $10
Some of the state’s top taquerias gather at EpicCentral for Texas Monthly Taco Fest North. Guests can sample tacos from 15 restaurants featured in the magazine’s taco coverage while enjoying an evening built around North Texas food culture.
When: Saturday, June 6, 5:30–8:30 p.m.; VIP entry at 5 p.m.
Where: EpicCentral, Grand Prairie
Cost: General admission is $60; VIP admission is $85; children ages 6–12 are $20; younger children are free.
Collectors and curious newcomers can browse coins, currency, supplies and memorabilia at the Texas Coin Show. The three-day event includes dozens of tables, free parking and a low-cost entry point for anyone interested in collecting or learning more about the hobby.
When: Friday, June 5, 2–6 p.m.; Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, June 7, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Where: Grapevine Convention Center
Cost: $5 Friday and Saturday; $2 Sunday
Texas Music Revolution celebrates its 30th anniversary with two days of Americana, Red Dirt and country music in downtown McKinney. Friday’s lineup includes Wade Bowen and William Beckmann, while Saturday features Shane Smith & The Saints, Kiefer Sutherland and Ray Wylie Hubbard, along with many more performers spread across multiple stages and venues.
When: Friday, June 5, 3–11:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 6, 1–11:30 p.m.
Where: Historic Downtown McKinney
Cost: Single-day tickets start at $54; two-day passes start at $84
Texas Rangers vs. Cleveland Guardians
The Rangers return home for a weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians at Globe Life Field. Friday night includes a Captain plush keychain giveaway, while Sunday’s game is tied to ALS Awareness Day and offers a Classic Cowboy cap through a special theme-ticket package.
When: Friday, June 5, 7:15 p.m.; Saturday, June 6, 6:35 p.m.; Sunday, June 7, 1:35 p.m.
Where: Globe Life Field, Arlington
Cost: Tickets start around $24
Tribute to Summer: Local Yoakam
Toyota Music Factory launches its free Tribute to Summer concert series with Local Yoakam, a tribute to country star Dwight Yoakam. The Saturday night show offers an easy outdoor music option surrounded by restaurants and entertainment in Las Colinas.
When: Saturday, June 6, 9 p.m.
Where: The Plaza at Toyota Music Factory, Irving
Cost: Free
Freestyle bullfighting comes to Cowtown Coliseum with athletes facing bulls in an event built around agility, timing and courage. Unlike traditional rodeo bull riding, competitors stay on the ground and try to avoid the bull while performing close-range maneuvers.
When: Sunday, June 7, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Cowtown Coliseum, Fort Worth Stockyards
Cost: Tickets start around $46
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)
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.
Wicked retells the story of Oz from the perspective of the two witches long before Dorothy arrives. At the center are Elphaba, a brilliant and misunderstood young woman with green skin, and Glinda, a charming and widely admired blonde whose early rivalry with Elphaba slowly grows into an unlikely friendship. As their lives move in different directions, the world around them begins to sort one into the role of “good” and the other into “wicked.” Featuring songs like “Defying Gravity,” “Popular,” and “For Good,” the musical reimagines familiar Oz mythology through friendship, conflict, and the forces that shape a person’s reputation.
When: May 7 - June 14 (no shows on Mondays)
Where: Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas
Cost: $56 and up
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–Saturday, June 5–6, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 7, 2 p.m.; run 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.
Yellowcard: The Up Up Down Down Tour
Yellowcard brings its pop-punk catalog to Irving for a Friday night show at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory. New Found Glory and Plain White T’s join the lineup, turning the concert into a throwback night for fans of early-2000s alternative rock.
When: Friday, June 5, 7 p.m.
Where: The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving
Cost: Tickets start around $74
