World Cup events
Fair Park is the center of North Texas’ World Cup celebration as the free FIFA Fan Festival runs through July 19. 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: Gamedays through July 19. Hours vary. Check the schedule here..
Where: Fair Park, Dallas
Cost: Free general admission with registration. Premium ticket upgrades are also available
BRÜ Sports Bar & Grill is showing World Cup matches throughout the tournament, giving Irving fans an indoor sports-bar option with multiple screens, a full menu and drinks available during the games.
Where: BRÜ Sports Bar & Grill, 8350 N MacArthur Blvd #120, Irving
Cost: No admission charge; food and drinks are sold separately.
Buffalo Bros is showing World Cup matches live with full sound, big screens, wings and beer. The TCU-area sports bar is a longtime Fort Worth gathering place for soccer, football and other major sporting events.
Where: Buffalo Bros, 415 Throckmorton St, Fort Worth
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately.
Crossbar is built around soccer, making it one of the most natural places in North Texas to watch the tournament. Both the Richardson and Denton locations are showing every match, with select games taking over the full facility. Free seating is available, although table reservations are recommended for the biggest matches.
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: 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.
Where: Dirty Birds Sports Bar & Grill, 4021 Preston Rd Ste d 618, Plano
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately.
Simpson Plaza has become a monthlong soccer destination with live match broadcasts on large screens, multiple seating areas, music, appearances, giveaways, food vendors and interactive experiences. The free celebration plans to show 97 tournament matches during its 34-day run.
Where: Simpson Plaza outside Frisco City Hall, Frisco
Cost: Free, but a daily ticket or reservation may be required.
Freedom to Play Installation at Galleria Dallas
Galleria Dallas continues its “Freedom to Play” installation, featuring hundreds of large origami stars and soccer-themed shapes suspended over the ice rink. The display is presented with Paper for Water and is designed to raise awareness of the global water crisis.
When: On view through September 1
Where: Galleria Dallas, Center Court
Cost: Free to view
Dallas’ new bridge park hosts some of the weekend’s biggest free outdoor watch parties. 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
When: Halperin Park, Dallas
Cost: Free
Harwood Arms is hosting daily World Cup viewing in the Harwood District. The British-style pub offers televisions, match-day food and drinks, and a natural gathering place for international fans.
Where: Harwood Arms, 2823 McKinnon St, Dallas
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately.
Holy Grail Pub is going all-in on the World Cup, showing every match live and loud. The Plano pub combines the games with pints and a full scratch-made menu, including service for later match windows.
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.
When: Check the viewing schedule here
Where: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas
Cost: Free
Legacy Hall is screening matches across its large indoor televisions and the massive outdoor screen in the Lexus Box Garden. More than 20 food stalls and multiple bars make it possible to stay for several games.
Where: Legacy Hall, Plano
Cost: Free general viewing; food, drinks and reserved seating cost extra.
Little Woodrow’s is showing every World Cup match at its Fort Worth and Frisco locations. Both offer large televisions, patios, cold drinks and a casual sports-bar environment.
Where: Little Woodrow’s, Fort Worth and Frisco
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately.
The Londoner is showing World Cup action at its Addison, Colleyville and Dallas locations. Known for its longstanding soccer following, the British pubs offer a lively atmosphere, plenty of televisions, English pub food and drinks.
Where: The Londoner, Addison, Colleyville and Dallas
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately. Reservations may be helpful for major matches.
On Rotation is showing World Cup games near Dallas Love Field. The brewery and kitchen offers televisions, craft beer, food and a relaxed neighborhood setting for following the tournament.
Where: On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen, Dallas
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately.
Rex’s is hosting Texas-style soccer watch parties throughout the tournament. The Fort Worth restaurant and bar offers televisions, game-day food and drinks for fans following the group stage.
Where: Rex’s Bar & Grill, 1501 S University Dr, Fort Worth
Cost: No cover; food and drinks are sold separately.
Scout is showing every World Cup match inside The Statler, pairing tournament viewing with games, food and themed cocktails. The downtown entertainment venue also has branded activations, giveaways and specialty drinks inspired by the tournament.
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.
Where: Sundance Square Plaza, Fort Worth
Cost: Free
TOCA Social is screening every World Cup match on giant screens while offering interactive soccer games, food and drinks. Fans can book a table or combine match viewing with the venue’s soccer-inspired gaming experience.
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.
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.
Where: Texas Live!, Arlington
Cost: Prices vary by section. Some matches have free entry. Table reservation available.
OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
African American Museum Dallas - Mandela: The Official Exhibition
Mandela: The Official Exhibition is a major international exhibition produced in collaboration with Round Room Live the Royal House of Mandela and authenticated by the Mandela family. It traces Mandela’s remarkable life through four immersive gallery environments, filled with personal artifacts, multimedia installations, archival photographs, and interactive experiences.
When: Daily through November 1 (Open: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday)
Where: African American Museum Dallas, Fair Park, 3536 Grand Avenue, Dallas
Cost: Free
Shakespeare Dallas takes audiences down the rabbit hole with an outdoor production of “Alice in Wonderland.” Alice encounters the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter and Queen of Hearts while trying to make sense of Wonderland’s shifting rules and unusual characters. The production is rated PG-13, and guests may bring blankets, chairs and picnic baskets.
When: Wednesday–Friday, July 15–17, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Samuell-Grand Amphitheater, Dallas
Cost: $15–$20; parking is $7
This one-man production tells the story of Amon G. Carter Sr., the larger-than-life newspaper publisher and civic booster who helped shape modern Fort Worth. Written by Texas columnist Dave Lieber and starring Kelvin Dilks, the show mixes regional history with humor and Carter’s famously bold personality.
Where: Platinum Music Complex, 7301 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills
When: Saturdays and Sundays, July 18-19 and July 25-26 at 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $20-$30
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: Tuesdays through Saturdays through September 26
Where: UT Arlington Central Library, sixth floor, Arlington
Cost: Free
The Basically Beethoven Festival continues with performances from professional and student musicians. Sunday’s program includes the TexasCellos Ambassadors performing music by Beethoven and Katherine Lee Bates, followed by Dallas Symphony and Dallas Opera musicians presenting works by Edgar Meyer, Rebecca Clarke and Sergei Prokofiev.
Where: Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas
When: Sunday, July 19 at 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free; advance registration is requested.
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 - $75
Disney Channel nostalgia takes over the dance floor during this 18-and-up party celebrating 20 years of Hannah Montana and High School Musical. The DJ set also features favorites from Camp Rock, The Cheetah Girls, Lemonade Mouth and other Disney stars, accompanied by music videos, audience participation and onstage dancing.
Where: The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, 300 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving
When: Friday, July 17 at 9 p.m.
Cost: $39 and up.
Brit Floyd brings its elaborate Pink Floyd tribute production, “The Moon, The Wall and Beyond,” to Grand Prairie. The concert celebrates landmark albums The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall through faithful performances, theatrical lighting, immersive visuals and the expansive sound associated with the legendary rock band.
Where: Texas Trust CU Theatre, 1001 Texas Trust Way, Grand Prairie
When: Saturday, July 18 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $34 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)
The region’s largest indoor boating and water recreation show returns with hundreds of boats, personal watercraft and marine products on display. Visitors can compare everything from fishing boats and luxury pontoons to performance models, accessories and the latest technology from more than 80 brands.
Where: Dallas Market Hall, 2200 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas
When: Thursday, July 16 from 3-8 p.m.; Friday from noon-8 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $15 adults; $8 for children ages 5-13; free for children under 5. Parking is free.
A frantic trip across the country begins when Walker learns his pregnant wife has gone into labor in Alabama while he is stuck in Los Angeles. With flights grounded by an air-traffic controllers’ strike, his determined mother turns the emergency into a chaotic family road trip filled with detours, disagreements and Southern comedy.
Where: Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St., Garland
When: Thursday and Friday, July 16-17 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 18 at 2 p.m.
Cost: $20 adults; $18 seniors; $15 students.
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
Grapevine Vintage Railroad turns back the clock with a two-hour ride featuring disco music, colorful lights and a lively party atmosphere. Admission includes two glasses of Texas wine, a souvenir glass and individually portioned food, with additional wine available for purchase.
Where: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 707 S. Main St., Grapevine
When: Friday, July 17 at 7:55 p.m.
Cost: $56 per person.
K-pop group Enhypen brings its Blood Saga tour to Dallas for back-to-back concerts at American Airlines Center. The performances support the group’s album The Sin: Vanish and continue its rapid rise from televised competition-show beginnings to international arena headliner.
Where: American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave., Dallas
When: Friday and Saturday, July 17-18 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $124 and up.
This family-friendly musical explores the relationship between playwright J.M. Barrie and the Llewelyn Davies family, whose imagination helped inspire Peter Pan. Based on the film of the same name, the production blends fantasy, friendship and the story of an author searching for his next great idea.
Where: Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Road, Suite 2405, Richardson
When: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., July 17-August 2
Cost: $37 adults; $20 for ages 8-18.
After moving from Chicago to a small town where public dancing has been banned, teenager Ren McCormack challenges the rules and encourages his classmates to stand up for themselves. The stage musical features energetic choreography and familiar songs including “Footloose” and “Let’s Hear It for the Boy.”
Where: Stolen Shakespeare Guild, 3623 Decatur Ave., Fort Worth
When: Friday, July 17 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 18 at 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 19 at 2 p.m.; continues through July 26
Cost: $19-$28.
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Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking choreopoem combines poetry, movement and music to tell interconnected stories about the experiences of Black women. The landmark work explores love, identity, hardship, resilience and the strength found through community.
Where: Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St., Arlington
When: Thursday-Saturday, July 16-18 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 19 at 2 p.m.
Cost: $43.20 adults; $38 seniors and students.
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.
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, July 2-4; 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
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s award-winning musical tells the story of founding father Alexander Hamilton through a score blending hip-hop, R&B, jazz and traditional Broadway influences. The production follows Hamilton’s rise from ambitious immigrant to a central figure in the American Revolution and the nation’s early government.
Where: Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth
When: Thursday, July 16 at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.; continues through July 26
Cost: $69 and up
Jimmy’s Buffet pays tribute to the easygoing music and tropical spirit of Jimmy Buffett. The concert features familiar favorites including “Margaritaville,” “Fins” and “A Pirate Looks at Forty,” creating an evening designed for longtime Parrotheads and casual fans alike.
Where: Charles W. Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
When: Friday, July 17 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $32-$58.50
Moon Day at Frontiers of Flight Museum
The Frontiers of Flight Museum marks the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with a day of STEM activities, space presentations and interactive exhibits. Retired astronaut Carl Walz will discuss his four spaceflights, while visitors can also see the Apollo 7 command module, view a moon rock and attend a screening of The Day We Walked on the Moon.
Where: Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave., Dallas
When: Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $25 adults; $15 children and seniors; free for museum members
Nasher Sculpture Center: Roy Lichtenstein: Drawing in Process
Take a closer look at one of pop art's biggest names through an exhibition that explores Roy Lichtenstein's creative process. Sketches, studies and finished works reveal how the iconic artist transformed simple ideas into bold, instantly recognizable pieces.
Where: Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas
When: Daily through October 24
Cost: $18 adults; seniors $15; students $10; free for members and children 12 & under
Plano’s unusual new museum explores the legends, alleged evidence and reported sightings behind creatures such as Bigfoot, Mothman and mysterious swamp beasts. The indoor exhibition features full-size recreations, immersive environments and displays inspired by North American folklore.
When: Thursdays - Sundays through August 30
Where: North American Cryptid Museum at Dark Hour, 701 Taylor Drive, Plano
Cost: Tickets range from $16 to $46.95.
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.
Rapper, singer and songwriter Qveen Herby comes to Deep Ellum on her Isle of Qveen Tour. Known for combining hip-hop, pop and R&B with confident, theatrical performances, she will be joined by special guest Thot Squad.
Where: The Bomb Factory, 2713 Canton St., Dallas
When: Saturday, July 18 at 9 p.m.
Cost: $73 and up
Rockwall’s Concert by the Lake series continues July 16 with “Walk This Way” - an Aerosmith Tribute Band
When: Thursday, July 16, 7–9 p.m.
Where: The Harbor, Rockwall
Cost: Free
Rockwall San Jacinto Music Series
Downtown Rockwall’s San Jacinto Music Series continues July 17 and 18 with Brazos Elkins on Friday and Taylor Lewis on Saturday.
When: Friday–Saturday, July 17-18, 7–9:30 p.m.
Where: San Jacinto Plaza, Rockwall
Cost: Free
The Drunk Shakespeare Society puts an unpredictable spin on Shakespeare’s tragic romance. One member of the five-actor cast takes five shots before the performance begins, leaving the ensemble to navigate the classic story through improvisation, audience interaction and plenty of unexpected detours. The show is for guests 21 and older.
Where: Deep Ellum Art Co., 3200 Commerce St., Dallas
When: Thursday-Sunday, July 16-19, with additional Wednesday-Sunday performances through September 20; showtimes vary
Cost: $34 and up
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, July 18–19, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Samuell-Grand Amphitheater, Dallas
Cost: $15–$20; parking is $7.
Experience a true Texas tradition as cowboys and cowgirls compete in bull riding, barrel racing, bronc riding and more inside historic Cowtown Coliseum. The rodeo has been entertaining visitors in the Fort Worth Stockyards for generations and remains one of the area's signature weekend attractions.
When: Thursday, July 16 - Sunday, July 19
Where: Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth
Cost: $35 and up
S.E. Hinton’s coming-of-age story reaches the stage through Ponyboy Curtis, a teenager caught in the conflict between the working-class Greasers and the wealthy Socs. The production explores friendship, loyalty, social division and the consequences of violence as Ponyboy searches for a place to belong.
Where: The Art Centre Theatre, 1400 Summit Ave., Suite E, Plano
When: Friday and Saturday, July 17-18 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 19 at 2 p.m.; continues through July 26
Cost: $20 plus taxes and ticketing fees.
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)
North Texas’ newest theme park is now open. Designed specifically for families with younger children, the Frisco resort includes seven lands featuring Shrek, SpongeBob SquarePants, the Minions, Trolls, Jurassic World, Puss in Boots and Gabby’s Dollhouse.
When: Open daily
Where: Universal Kids Resort, Frisco
Cost: One day admission - $54.99 and up / Two day - $73.99 and up
Don't let the title fool you. This Tony Award-winning musical is a sharp satire filled with memorable songs, clever humor and plenty of unexpected twists. The cult favorite continues its North Texas run this weekend with performances that showcase one of Broadway's most unique comedies.
Where: Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas
When: Friday-Sunday, July 17-19
Cost: $41 and up
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.
