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
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
Monarch takes a culinary trip to southern Italy with a three-course Sunday brunch inspired by the Amalfi Coast. The menu includes choices such as lobster Benedict, cannoli-stuffed French toast and wood-fired meats, along with Italian-inspired cocktails and summer spritzes. It’s a higher-end brunch option for anyone looking to make Sunday morning a little more of an occasion.
Where: Monarch, 1401 Elm St., Dallas
When: Sunday, August 16 from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Cost: $95 adults; $35 for children 12 and younger
The India Association of North Texas celebrates India’s Independence Day with the 49th annual Anand Bazaar in Frisco. The large community celebration brings together cultural performances, Indian food, vendors, music and family activities while highlighting the traditions of North Texas’ Indian community. The event stretches through the afternoon and evening at Comerica Center.
Where: Comerica Center, 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco
When: Saturday, August 15 from 2-10 p.m.
Cost: Free
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 BIG3 brings its playoff round to American Airlines Center, putting its fast-paced half-court version of basketball on a downtown Dallas stage. The league features former NBA players competing in three-on-three games with several rules unique to the BIG3, including four-point shooting circles. Multiple games will determine who advances toward the league championship.
Where: American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave., Dallas
When: Saturday, August 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $45 and up
Billy Bob's Concerts (Friday: Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners / Saturday: Roger Creager)
When: Friday at 10 p.m. / Saturday at 10 p.m.
Where: Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth
Cost: $20-$75
One of the world’s biggest pop groups takes over AT&T Stadium for two nights. BTS brings all seven members back together on its ARIRANG world tour, giving North Texas fans their first opportunity in years to see the complete group onstage. Expect a stadium-scale production and a catalog that includes international hits such as “Dynamite,” “Butter” and “Boy With Luv.”
Where: AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington
When: Saturday-Sunday, August 15-16 at 8 p.m.
Cost: Resale tickets are about $300 and up
Calle 24 brings the Eterno Tour to Irving for a Friday night concert built around contemporary música mexicana. The group helped push the modern corridos sound toward a younger audience through songs including “Qué Onda,” recorded with Chino Pacas and Fuerza Regida, along with its own growing catalog of regional Mexican music.
Where: The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, 300 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving
When: Friday, August 14 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $53 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
Chanté Moore with Jarrod Lawson
R&B singer Chanté Moore performs at Will Rogers Auditorium with a career that stretches back to the early 1990s. Moore is known for songs including “Chanté’s Got a Man,” “Love’s Taken Over” and “It’s Not a Love Thing,” along with the wide vocal range that has become a trademark of her live shows. Soul singer and pianist Jarrod Lawson joins her in Fort Worth.
Where: Will Rogers Auditorium, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth
When: Friday, August 14 at 8 p.m.
Cost: Resale tickets are about $89 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)
Homeowners looking for ideas can spend the weekend comparing remodeling, decorating, landscaping and renovation options at Fair Park. The Dallas Home Show fills Centennial Hall with contractors, designers, home-improvement products and demonstrations covering projects inside and outside the house. Visitors who register online in advance can get into the show for free.
Where: Centennial Hall at Fair Park, 3929 Grand Ave., Dallas
When: Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, August 16 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: Free with online registration; $10 at the door
Dallas Trinity FC vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC
Dallas Trinity FC opens its home schedule against Tampa Bay Sun FC at the Cotton Bowl. The professional women’s soccer match brings the Gainbridge Super League back to Fair Park, and fans can stick around after the final whistle for a fireworks show over the stadium.
Where: Cotton Bowl Stadium, 3750 The Midway, Dallas
When: Saturday, August 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $24 and up
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
Don Toliver: Nitrous – Octane World Tour Leg 2
Don Toliver brings his latest arena tour to American Airlines Center. The Houston-raised rapper and singer blends hip-hop, R&B and psychedelic production and is known for songs including “No Idea,” “After Party” and “Lemonade,” his collaboration with Internet Money and Gunna. The Dallas stop is part of the second North American leg of his Nitrous tour.
Where: American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave., Dallas
When: Thursday, August 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $73 and up
Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour
Country singer Ella Langley brings The Dandelion Tour to Dickies Arena after a rapid rise that has taken her from smaller stages to arena headliner. Langley is known for songs including “You Look Like You Love Me” with Riley Green and “Choosin’ Texas.” Fellow country artists Kaitlin Butts and Gabriella Rose open the Fort Worth show.
Where: Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth
When: Saturday, August 15 at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m.
Cost: Resale tickets are $450
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.
Franz Ferdinand: Greater Glasgow Cultural Exchange
Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand celebrates more than two decades of danceable indie rock at the House of Blues. The band broke through internationally with “Take Me Out” and has continued building a catalog around sharp guitars, big hooks and post-punk influences. Sunday Mourners opens the Dallas stop on the Greater Glasgow Cultural Exchange tour.
Where: House of Blues Dallas, 2200 N. Lamar St., Dallas
When: Saturday, August 15 at 7 p.m.
Cost: $60 and up
Frisco RoughRiders vs. San Antonio Missions
The RoughRiders continue their six-game homestand against the San Antonio Missions with four weekend games. Friday includes a Peppa Pig Theme Park DFW promotion, Saturday brings PAW Patrol to the ballpark and Sunday wraps up the series with Kids Sunday Funday. Fans can also cool off with access to one of minor league baseball’s more unusual attractions: the Riders Field Lazy River.
Where: Riders Field, 7300 RoughRiders Trail, Frisco
When: Thursday-Saturday, August 13-15 at 7:05 p.m.; Sunday, August 16 at 6:05 p.m.
Cost: $13 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
The Firehouse Theatre holds its production of the rock-and-roll musical set at Rydell High School in 1959. Danny and Sandy’s summer romance becomes much more complicated when they discover they are now classmates. The score includes “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and “You’re the One That I Want.”
Where: The Firehouse Theatre, 2535 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch
When: Thursday-Friday, August 13-14 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, August 15 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, August 16 at 2:30 p.m.; continues through August 23
Cost: $35-$38
Hermanos Espinoza: Linaje Tour
Hermanos Espinoza brings the Linaje Tour to Irving for a Sunday night of regional Mexican music. The brother duo has built a growing audience with a modern take on corridos and norteño-influenced music, releasing songs together while becoming part of the younger generation reshaping música mexicana in the United States.
Where: The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, 300 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving
When: Sunday, August 16 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $34 and up
Joshua Henry in Concert with The Plano Symphony Orchestra: “Get Up, Stand Up”
Joshua Henry is a major Broadway talent. He is currently earning rave reviews as Coalhouse Walker Junior in Ragtime at Lincoln Center—and has received Tony nominations for his leading roles in Carousel, The Scottsboro Boys and Violet. Hamilton fans may also know him as Aaron Burr.
Henry won a Grammy as part of the cast recording of Into the Woods and has appeared in several other Broadway hits. On screen, you may recognize him from Tick, Tick… Boom! or the Apple TV series See.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas
When: Saturday, August 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $29 and up
The Texas Theatre devotes an afternoon to giant monsters during Kaiju Go!, a celebration of Japanese monster movies and culture. The triple feature includes “Godzilla vs. Hedorah,” “Ebirah, Horror of the Deep” and “Monster Seafood Wars.” The event also features artists, collectibles and kaiju-themed vendors, with additional activities spilling into the nearby Oak Cliff Cultural Center.
Where: Texas Theatre, 231 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas
When: Saturday, August 15 at 2 p.m.; doors open at 1 p.m.
Cost: $59
King Arthur & Merlin: A Tale of Sword & Sorcery
Pocket Sandwich Theatre gives the legend of Camelot its signature popcorn-throwing treatment in this world-premiere comedy. Uther, Merlin, Morgana and a less-than-heroic King Arthur fight, flirt and stumble through a magical struggle over Britain’s future. Audiences are encouraged to boo the villains, cheer the heroes and throw popcorn during the performance.
Where: Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 1104 S. Elm St., Carrollton
When: Thursday-Saturday, August 13-14 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, August 16 at 2 p.m.; continues through August 22
Cost: $26 adults; $24 for seniors 60 and older, military members and children 12 and younger, plus service fees
Megan Moroney: The Cloud 9 Tour
Megan Moroney brings one of country music’s biggest current tours to American Airlines Center. The Georgia singer broke through with “Tennessee Orange” and followed it with songs including “Am I Okay?” and “No Caller ID.” JP Saxe and Solon Holt open the Dallas concert before Moroney takes over the arena.
Where: American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave., Dallas
When: Friday, August 14 at 7 p.m.; doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Resale tickets are $190 and up
MLB Field of Dreams Game at Cosm: Phillies vs. Twins
Cosm gives baseball fans a giant-screen way to experience Major League Baseball’s Field of Dreams Game without traveling to Iowa. The Philadelphia Phillies face the Minnesota Twins while Cosm surrounds viewers with its immersive dome presentation, designed to make the audience feel closer to the ballpark than a traditional sports bar or movie-theater broadcast.
Where: Cosm Dallas, 5776 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony
When: Thursday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m.; doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Cost: General admission starts at $11; Dome seats start at $27
British rock trio Muse brings its arena-sized sound outdoors at Dos Equis Pavilion. The band’s catalog ranges from “Supermassive Black Hole” and “Uprising” to “Starlight” and “Madness,” with concerts known for combining heavy guitars, electronic elements and elaborate production. Portugal. The Man and The Temper Trap join Muse for the Dallas stop.
Where: Dos Equis Pavilion, 3839 S. Fitzhugh Ave., Dallas
When: Friday, August 14 at 7 p.m.
Cost: $35 and up
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
North Texas SC vs. Portland Timbers2
North Texas SC continues its MLS NEXT Pro season with a Saturday night match against Portland Timbers2 in Mansfield. The FC Dallas developmental side gives fans a chance to watch young professionals competing for opportunities further up the club’s system. The match is also Community Night, with a promotional train whistle planned for the first 2,000 fans.
Where: Texas Health Mansfield Stadium, 3405 Stadium Drive, Mansfield
When: Saturday, August 15 at 7:45 p.m.
Cost: $11 and up
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
More than 300 quilts fill the Plano Event Center during one of the area’s largest showcases of quilting and textile art. The two-day show includes judged competition quilts, demonstrations, vendors, a mini-quilt auction and plenty of opportunities to see just how elaborate the craft can become. Children younger than 12 receive free admission.
Where: Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano
When: Friday, August 14 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, August 15 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $15 per day; free for children younger than 12
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 13-16; 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
Latin pop singer Ricardo Montaner performs at Texas Trust CU Theatre as part of his return to the concert stage. The Venezuelan-Argentine singer has spent decades recording romantic ballads and Latin pop, building a catalog that includes “Tan Enamorados,” “Me Va a Extrañar” and “La Cima del Cielo.”
Where: Texas Trust CU Theatre, 1001 Texas Trust Way, Grand Prairie
When: Saturday, August 15 at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m.
Cost: $74 and up
Rockwall San Jacinto Music Series
Downtown Rockwall’s San Jacinto Music Series continues August 14 and August 15 with Heath Owens on Friday and Sarah Elizabeth Schafer on Saturday.
When: Friday–Saturday, August 7-August 8, 7–9:30 p.m. (shows continue through October)
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, August 13-16, with additional Wednesday-Sunday performances through September 20; showtimes vary
Cost: $34 and up
Rover Dramawerks: 10-Minute Comedies
Rover Dramawerks presents nine short plays selected through its international comedy contest. The lineup ranges from a disastrous housewarming and an unusual science experiment to origami bees, office relationships and a celestial bank. Audience members can vote for their favorite production, with the winning playwright receiving the festival’s Best of the Fest honor.
Where: Cox Playhouse, 1517 H Ave., Plano
When: Friday, August 14 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, August 15 at 3 and 8 p.m.
Cost: By donation
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
Stockyards Rodeo Weekend - including the Bill Pickett Invitational
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.
On Saturday - catch the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo - with performances at 1:30 and 7:30.
When: Thursday, August 13 - Sunday, August 16
Where: Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth
Cost: $35 and up
A severe 1951 winter storm traps five people inside a shuttered Tennessee barbecue restaurant in this drama by Kim E. Ruyle. When a young white woman and Black man seek shelter with an older white couple, the arrival of a searching sheriff’s deputy forces the restaurant owners to confront prejudice, compassion and the consequences of helping strangers.
Where: The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Road, Suite 115, Richardson
When: Friday-Saturday, August 14-15 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, August 16 at 3 p.m.; continues through August 30
Cost: $20 adults and seniors; $15 students
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 13-14 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, August 15 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, August 16 at 2 p.m.; continues through August 30
Cost: $38-$52
Twenty-five performers bring the folk traditions of Maharashtra, India, to the Winspear Opera House through music, dance and storytelling. “The Folk Aakhyan” draws from regional traditions and community stories to create a large-scale stage celebration of Maharashtra’s cultural heritage, giving North Texas audiences a chance to experience art forms that rarely receive this kind of major-theater presentation locally.
Where: Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas
When: Sunday, August 16 at 5 p.m.
Cost: Resale tickets are $99 and up
Train: Drops of Jupiter – 25 Years in the Atmosphere
Train celebrates 25 years of its breakthrough album “Drops of Jupiter” with a Saturday night stop at Dos Equis Pavilion. The set draws from a catalog that also includes “Hey, Soul Sister,” “Drive By” and “Meet Virginia.” And there’s plenty of 1990s and 2000s nostalgia before Train even takes the stage: Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson open the show.
Where: Dos Equis Pavilion, 3839 S. Fitzhugh Ave., Dallas
When: Saturday, August 15 at 6:45 p.m.
Cost: $28 and up
UniverSoul Circus continues its Dallas engagement with a new production combining acrobatics, comedy, dance, music and audience participation. The company’s international cast performs under the big top at RedBird, with multiple matinee and evening shows available during the opening weekend. Children younger than 12 months may sit on an adult’s lap without a separate ticket.
Where: The Shops at RedBird, 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas
When: Thursday-Friday, August 13-14 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, August 15 at noon, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, August 16 at noon, 3 and 6:30 p.m. / also Thursday-Sundays through August 23
Cost: $46 and up
Bring your dancing shoes to Vitruvian Park on Saturdays in August for the Vitruvian Salsa Festival. Enjoy live entertainment, salsa lessons, food trucks, food vendors, and more from 6:00pm – 10:00pm. Entertainment includes: August 15 – Tumbaka, August 22 – Havana NRG. Parking for $15 is available at Vitruvian Park – Bella Lane & Ponte Avenue parking lots and Alfred J. Loos Sports Complex – 3815 Spring Valley Road, Addison.
When: Saturday, August 15 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. / also Saturdays through August 22
Where: Vitruvian Park, 3966 Vitruvian Way, Addison
Cost: Free / Parking - $15
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
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.
