Diners can choose from fixed-price brunch, lunch and dinner menus, including higher-end Signature Experience meals. A portion of each purchase supports either the North Texas Food Bank or Fort Worth-based children and family nonprofit Lena Pope.
Where: Participating restaurants across Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties
When: August 10 - September 7
Cost: $29-$99, depending on the restaurant and menu
33 VariationsTheatre Arlington continues Moisés Kaufman’s acclaimed drama connecting two stories separated by nearly 200 years. A modern musicologist races to understand why Beethoven became obsessed with creating 33 variations on a seemingly ordinary waltz, even as her own health deteriorates. The production mixes family drama, music and the mystery behind one of Beethoven’s most unusual works.
Where: Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St., Arlington
When: Thursday-Saturday, August 27-28 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, August 30 at 2 p.m.
Cost: $40 adults; $35 seniors and students
Downtown Plano turns back the clock for a 1970s-themed edition of its monthly Art & Wine Walk. Guests 21 and older can visit 10 wine stops while exploring downtown businesses, with live music, artists, karaoke, a craft station and a costume contest adding to the night.
Where: Downtown Plano Arts District, Plano
When: Thursday, August 27 from 6-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $19.32 including fees
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
McKinney’s Heard-Craig Center brings art and fashion together for a runway show featuring creative looks inspired by visual art. The luncheon and VIP portions have sold out, but show-only tickets remain available for the noon fashion show at the Church Street Auditorium.
Where: Church Street Auditorium, McKinney
When: Saturday, August 29 at noon
Cost: $40 for show-only admission
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
Billy Bob's Concerts (Friday & Saturday: Charley Crockett with Weary Boys & Jake Penrod)
When: Friday at 10 p.m. / Saturday at 10 p.m.
Where: Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth
Cost: $35 - $200
Bricks in the Wall: The Sight and Sound of Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd tribute band Bricks in the Wall brings its elaborate concert production to the Fort Worth Stockyards. The group recreates the music and atmosphere of Pink Floyd with a full live performance designed for fans of albums such as “The Wall,” “Wish You Were Here” and “The Dark Side of the Moon.”
Where: Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall, 122 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth
When: Saturday, August 29 at 9 p.m.
Cost: $28 and up
Buddy Guy 90 with Ally Venable Band
One of the most influential blues guitarists of all time celebrates his 90th year with a Dallas performance at the Majestic Theatre. Buddy Guy’s career stretches back more than six decades, while Texas blues-rock guitarist Ally Venable joins him for the show.
Where: Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St., Dallas
When: Sunday, August 30 at 8 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start around $100
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden hosts a candlelit string performance devoted to music by Coldplay and Imagine Dragons. The program includes arrangements of songs such as “Clocks,” “Fix You,” “Radioactive,” “Believer,” “Viva la Vida” and “A Sky Full of Stars.”
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth
When: Sunday, August 30 at 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $65.50 and up
Celia Álvarez Muñoz: El Límite
Fort Worth artist Celia Álvarez Muñoz examines how borders, railroads and languages can connect communities while also dividing them. The site-specific installation combines video, sculpture, sound and other media, drawing from the artist’s experiences along the Texas-Mexico border and incorporating references to Mexican printmaker José Guadalupe Posada.
Where: Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth
When: Exhibition continues through October 18
Cost: Free
Charrería Exhibition Opening Reception
The Latino Cultural Center opens a new photography exhibition exploring charrería, the Mexican equestrian tradition that combines horsemanship, competition, clothing and cultural identity. Photographer Brent Kollock’s exhibition opens with a free Saturday evening reception and remains on view into October.
Where: Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St., Dallas
When: Saturday, August 29 from 6-8 p.m.; exhibition continues through October 9
Cost: Free
Stage West opens the regional premiere of Sandy Rustin’s “The Cottage,” a fast-moving comedy set in the English countryside in 1923. A woman decides to tell both her husband and her lover’s wife about an affair, setting off an increasingly absurd chain of revelations, romantic complications and unexpected arrivals. The production is recommended for ages 16 and older.
Where: Stage West, 821 W. Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth
When: Thursday-Friday, August 27-28 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, August 29 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, August 30 at 2 p.m.
Cost: $38-$52
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)
Sports cards, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece and other collectibles fill Gilley’s Dallas for three days of buying, selling and trading. More than 200 vendor tables are planned for the convention, making this one of the larger collectibles events of the weekend.
Where: Gilley’s Dallas, 1135 Botham Jean Blvd., Dallas
When: Friday, August 28 from noon-6 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $10 per day online or $20 for a three-day pass; children 10 and younger are free
Dallas Cowboys vs. New Orleans Saints
The Cowboys make their only home appearance of the preseason when the New Orleans Saints visit AT&T Stadium. It is Dallas’ final tune-up before the regular season and the only chance for local fans to see the Cowboys at home during the preseason.
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington
When: Friday, August 28 at 7 p.m.
Cost: Resale tickets are about $20 and up / Party passes are $48
Dallas Wings vs. Connecticut Sun
The Wings return to College Park Center for a Sunday night matchup against the Connecticut Sun. The game is also the team’s “Rock the Pink” night, part of the Wings’ breast-cancer awareness programming. The Wings just clinched a playoff spot and are trying to rise in the standings over the final few weeks of the season.
Where: College Park Center, 600 S. Center St., Arlington
When: Sunday, August 30 at 7 p.m.
Cost: $28 and up
Theatre Denton opens its production of the stage adaptation based on “Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl.” The drama follows Anne and seven other people hiding from the Nazis for more than two years, capturing the fear, hope and everyday relationships inside their confined world. Wendy Kesselman’s adaptation expands upon the original play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett.
Where: Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St., Denton
When: Friday-Saturday, August 28-29 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, August 30 at 2 p.m.
Cost: $22.60-$30.15
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
River Legacy Nature Center celebrates one of North Texas’ most misunderstood nighttime residents. Bat World Sanctuary’s Kate Rugroden leads the program before visitors head outside to listen for wild bats using acoustic detection equipment. The program is recommended for ages 8 and older.
Where: River Legacy Nature Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington
When: Saturday, August 29 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Cost: 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: 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.
Fort Worth Fall Home & Garden Show
The Fort Worth Fall Home & Garden Show brings hundreds of home-improvement ideas under one roof at Will Rogers Memorial Center. Visitors can meet contractors and remodelers, explore kitchen and bath trends, landscaping, pools, patios, windows, doors and outdoor-living products, and shop from local artisans and vendors. The weekend also includes cooking demonstrations, kids activities, giveaways and other family entertainment. Admission is free all weekend.
Where: Will Rogers Memorial Center, Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibit Hall, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
When: Friday, August 28 from 2-6 p.m.; Saturday, August 29 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, August 30 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: Free; parking is $15
Grammy-winning guitarist Gary Clark Jr. brings his blend of blues, rock, soul and funk to one of Dallas’ most historic concert halls. The Austin native has built an international following with his explosive guitar playing and songs including “Bright Lights” and “This Land.”
Where: Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St., Dallas
When: Thursday, August 27 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $95 and up
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: 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
Georgia O’Keeffe and the Carter
The Amon Carter Museum explores Georgia O’Keeffe’s connections to Texas through paintings, drawings, photographs, letters and archival material. O’Keeffe spent time teaching in West Texas before becoming one of the most recognizable figures in American modernism, and the exhibition examines how those early experiences influenced her approach to landscape, color and form.
Where: Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth
When: Exhibition continues through September 2027
Cost: Free
Eight of the best homeschool high school football teams in the country gather at Jerryworld to open their seasons in a huge festival.
The lineup: Game 1: Cincinnati Eagles (OH) vs. Dallas HSAA Angels (TX) / Game 2: Northside Lions (TX) vs. Harvest Covenant Lions (VA) / Game 3: Christ Prep Patriots (KS) vs. Tomball Christian Warriors (TX) / Game 4: Atlas Rattlers (TX) vs. NOAH Jaguars (OK)
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington
When: Sunday, August 30. Doors at 9am. First game starts at 9:45am, with games to follow at 1:15pm, 4:45pm and 8:15 pm.
Cost: $30 (Tickets can be bought at the door via Gate K) / (Free parking in Lot 10) / Field upgrades available for $40 extra.
Upright Theatre Co. continues its production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning musical about life in New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood. The story follows bodega owner Usnavi and a close-knit community balancing family, romance, dreams and cultural traditions as their neighborhood begins to change. Miranda’s Latin- and hip-hop-influenced score includes “96,000,” “When You’re Home” and the title song. The production continues through September 13.
Where: Upright Theatre Co., 2501 N. Main St., Suite 210, Euless
When: Friday-Saturday, August 28-29 at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, August 30 at 3 p.m. (Through September 13)
Cost: $24 adults; $22 seniors, students, military and first responders, plus a $2 booking fee
Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC Tour with Lake Street Dive
Jack Johnson brings his laid-back mix of acoustic rock, folk and surf culture back to Dallas. The “Better Together” and “Upside Down” singer is joined by Lake Street Dive, giving the outdoor show a strong double bill for the final Sunday of August.
Where: Dos Equis Pavilion, Dallas
When: Sunday, August 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $67 and up
Two of North Texas’ better-known high school football programs kick off the season on a big stage as Highland Park faces Lewisville in the sixth annual Jerry Jones Classic. Highland Park enters the year coming off a 12-win season and features SMU quarterback commit Buck Randall, while Lewisville brings back a talented roster led by Ole Miss cornerback commit Taelyn Mayo. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones traditionally takes part in the pregame coin toss and trophy presentation for the annual showcase.
Where: Ford Center at The Star, 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco
When: Saturday, August 29 at 1 p.m.; doors open at noon
Cost: Tickets start at $12.50; parking is free
Kimbell Architecture Public Tour: Two Buildings, One Museum
The Kimbell offers a guided look at the architecture of its two landmark museum buildings. Visitors can compare Louis Kahn’s celebrated original building with Renzo Piano’s later pavilion and learn how the two architects approached natural light, materials and museum design.
Where: Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth
When: Saturday, August 29 from 2-3:15 p.m.
Cost: Free
Jubilee Theatre closes its run of Ché Walker’s drama with music about two people whose intense relationship collides with the realities of their pasts. The production mixes lyrical dialogue, humor and soulful music, with four performances remaining during the weekend.
Where: Jubilee Theatre, 506 Main St., Fort Worth
When: Friday, August 28 at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 3 and 7 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m.
Cost: About $30.70 for evening performances and $32.80 for matinees
Latino Artístico Southside Market
Fort Worth’s Southside hosts an evening market built around Latino art and culture. Local artists and artisans take over The Fork Yard alongside music, vendors and other activities during the free four-hour event.
Where: The Fork Yard, 2351 Hemphill St., Fort Worth
When: Saturday, August 29 from 6-10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Lil Wayne: 20 Years of Carter Classics with 2 Chainz
Lil Wayne celebrates two decades of his landmark “Tha Carter” album series with a career-spanning Fort Worth concert. The show reaches into the rapper’s extensive catalog, with fellow hip-hop star 2 Chainz joining him as the special guest.
Where: Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth
When: Thursday, August 27 at 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start around $57
Lynyrd Skynyrd & Foreigner: Double Trouble Double Vision Tour
Two classic-rock heavyweights share the stage at Dos Equis Pavilion. Lynyrd Skynyrd brings Southern-rock staples such as “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird,” while Foreigner supplies a catalog that includes “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold as Ice” and “I Want to Know What Love Is.” Six Gun Sally opens the show.
Where: Dos Equis Pavilion, Dallas
When: Friday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $35 and up
The Midnight Howl: Locally Sourced Concert Series
Legacy Hall’s free Locally Sourced Concert Series continues with The Midnight Howl performing outdoors at the Lexus Box Garden. It gives Plano a no-ticket-required live-music option for Thursday night.
Where: Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall, Plano
When: Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
The historic McKinney Cotton Mill becomes a giant indoor art gallery for this two-day juried festival. Sixty artists are expected with painting, jewelry, pottery, woodworking, photography, fiber art and mixed media, along with food, drinks and Sunday live music.
Where: McKinney Cotton Mill, 610 Elm St., McKinney
When: Saturday-Sunday, August 29-30 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: Free admission and parking
Uptown Players opens the regional premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel’s “Mother Play: A Play in Five Evictions.” The semi-autobiographical drama follows a single mother and her two children across more than six decades, using dark humor and family conflict to explore identity, changing social attitudes, resilience and the complicated ways parents and children shape one another.
Where: Theatre Three, 2688 Laclede St., Dallas
When: Friday-Saturday, August 28-29 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, August 30 at 2 p.m.
Cost: $45-$60
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
The North Texas Fair & Rodeo opens Friday in Denton with three nights of PRCA rodeo competition, carnival rides, livestock events, food and major country concerts. William Clark Green and Josh Meloy headline Thursday, Aaron Watson on Friday, Diamond Rio takes the stage Saturday and Los Pescadores Del Rio Conchos performs Sunday, with each concert beginning after the rodeo. Gate admission includes both the rodeo and concerts.
Where: North Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton
When: Thursday-Sunday, August 27-30; PRCA rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m. nightly with concerts afterward
Cost: $25 adults; $5 children ages 7-12; free for children 6 and younger; parking is $15
Omar Courtz: Por Si Mañana No Estoy USA Tour
Puerto Rican singer and rapper Omar Courtz brings his “Por Si Mañana No Estoy” tour to Irving. The rising Latin artist mixes reggaeton, trap and R&B influences during his stop at Toyota Music Factory
Where: The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving
When: Friday, August 28 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $253 and up for resale
Pepper Weekend at Dallas Farmers Market
Things get spicy at the Dallas Farmers Market with a weekend devoted to peppers. Visitors can sample a hot-sauce bar and browse pepper-themed offerings while live music and family activities continue around the market.
Where: Dallas Farmers Market, 920 S. Harwood St., Dallas
When: Saturday, August 29 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, August 30 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
The Protomen: Three Albums, Three Nights
The Protomen take over the Granada Theater for an unusually ambitious three-night residency. The rock-opera band performs a different full album each night — “Act II” Thursday, “Act I” Friday and the new “Act III” Saturday — essentially turning the weekend into one extended production
Where: Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave., Dallas
When: Thursday-Saturday, August 27-29 at 8 p.m.; doors at 7 p.m.
Cost: Three-night passes are listed at $89.99
Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents a major survey of Rashid Johnson’s work across photography, painting, sculpture, video and installation. The exhibition examines identity, history, philosophy, anxiety and Black popular culture, bringing together works from throughout Johnson’s career along with several large-scale pieces.
Where: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth
When: Thursday-Sunday, August 27-30; exhibition continues through September 27
Cost: $16 adults; $12 seniors, military members and first responders; $10 students; free for visitors under 18. Admission is free Friday and half-price Sunday
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey with Bello Nock
The Ringling circus returns to Dallas with acrobatics, aerial performances, comedy and large-scale circus acts. Daredevil and comic performer Bello Nock joins the production as a special guest. There are multiple daytime performances during the weekend, giving families several chances to catch the show inside the American Airlines Center.
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas
When: Friday, August 28 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, August 29 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Sunday, August 30 at noon and 4 p.m.
Cost: $35 and up; $15 tickets available for children ages 2-12 with an adult ticket
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, August 27-30, with additional Wednesday-Sunday performances through September 20; showtimes vary
Cost: $34 and up
No. 5 SMU returns home after an eye-opening 4-0 road victory over then-No. 4 Saint Louis to face Loyola Marymount. The defending ACC Tournament champions play their home matches at Washburne Stadium, and regular-season admission is free.
Where: Washburne Soccer and Track Stadium, SMU, Dallas
When: Friday, August 28 at 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Samurai to the Imperial Court: Japanese Metalwork
The Dallas Museum of Art traces five centuries of Japanese metalwork through more than 90 pieces. The exhibition includes armor, sword fittings, decorative objects and intricate works created as Japan transitioned from the era of the samurai to the imperial court. The pieces show how craftspeople adapted military techniques to produce highly detailed art for new audiences.
Where: Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas
When: Exhibition continues through September 6
Cost: $20; free for museum members
The Perot Museum explores the science, technology and culture behind the world’s most popular sport through a 10,000-square-foot interactive exhibition. Visitors can enter through a stadium-style tunnel, test their skills through hands-on challenges and examine how engineering, physics, equipment design and data influence the modern game.
Where: Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field St., Dallas
When: Daily through January 4, 2027
Cost: $39 total for adults and $27 total for children ages 2-12, including museum admission and the exhibition ticket
Social Distortion with Descendents and The Chats
Three generations of punk share the bill in Deep Ellum. Social Distortion headlines with its mix of punk, rockabilly and roots rock, while influential California punk band Descendents and Australian punk group The Chats round out the lineup.
Where: The Bomb Factory, Dallas
When: Saturday, August 29 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $82
AT&T Stadium hosts a major four-team women’s college volleyball showcase featuring Nebraska, Florida, SMU and Penn State. Nebraska faces Florida first, followed by SMU-Penn State, with the winners meeting later that night for a share of a $1 million prize pool. The matches air nationally on TNT and HBO Max.
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington
When: Thursday, August 27 beginning at 7 p.m.; SMU-Penn State follows at approximately 8 p.m.
Cost: $11 and up
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, August 27 - Sunday, August 30
Where: Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth
Cost: $35 and up
TCU Women’s Soccer vs. No. 17 Georgia
TCU gets an early-season test when No. 17 Georgia visits Fort Worth for “Ted Lasso Night.” The Horned Frogs entered 2026 after winning their fourth Big 12 regular-season championship in six years and making another NCAA Tournament run.
Where: Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium, Fort Worth
When: Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m.
Cost: $10 adults; $5 youth; group tickets are $3
Texas country favorite Wade Bowen returns to Dallas for a Saturday night show at House of Blues. The Waco-based singer-songwriter has spent more than two decades on the Texas music circuit, building a catalog that includes “Saturday Night,” “Who I Am” and “Songs About Trucks.”
Where: House of Blues Dallas, 2200 N. Lamar St., Dallas
When: Saturday, August 29 at 7 p.m.
Cost: $35 and up
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
One of professional pool’s biggest tournaments has a new home in North Texas. The 49th US Open Pool Championship brings 256 players from more than 40 countries to Frisco to compete in nineball for a record $500,000 purse. The field includes world No. 1 and defending champion Aloysius Yapp, five-time US Open winner Shane Van Boening, Fedor Gorst, Carlo Biado, Joshua Filler and five-time champion Earl Strickland. The field is trimmed to 64 on Thursday, followed by three rounds Friday, the quarterfinals and semifinals Saturday and the championship match Sunday, which will air live on ESPN2.
Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center, 7600 John Q. Hammons Drive, Frisco
When: Thursday, August 27 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, August 28 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, August 29 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, August 30 with the junior final at 1 p.m. and US Open championship match from 4-7 p.m.
Cost: Ticket prices vary by session. Limited tickets remain for Thursday and Friday; Saturday and Sunday are sold out.
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.
