ItalianCarFest is an annual prelude to the 39th Annual GrapeFest. This is the largest show of premier Italian automobiles in the Southwest. There will be more than 90 modern and classic vehicles. Admission is free. Guests of all ages are encouraged to attend.
Where: Nash Farm, 626 Ball St, Grapevine
When: Saturday, September 6 from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Alejandro Fernández: de Rey a Rey Tour
When: Saturday, September 6 at 8 p.m.
Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
Cost: $51 and up
"Always...Patsy Cline" is based on the real-life friendship between Patsy Cline and Louise Seger, a fan from Houston who became close to the singer after meeting her in a Texas honky-tonk in 1961. The show features 27 of Patsy Cline's biggest hits, providing a musical journey through her career and life. The play is known for its heartfelt and entertaining performances, capturing the joy, heartache, and humor of Patsy Cline's life and music. "Always...Patsy Cline" has been a popular and enduring show, celebrated for its touching portrayal of friendship, love, and the enduring legacy of Patsy Cline.
When: September 5-7 / September 12-14
Where: Granville Arts Center, 300 North 5th St., Garland
Cost: $15 - $40
BABYMONSTER 1ST WORLD TOUR [HELLO MONSTERS]
When: Sunday, September 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth
Cost: $77 and up
When: Friday at 10 p.m. / Saturday at 10 p.m. / Sunday at 7 p.m.
Where: Billy Bob's Texas, Fort Worth
Cost: $18 - $40
BOO! is an indoor, immersive, spooky adventure. Guests can expect the unexpected as they navigate through the "BooMont Hotel's" mysterious rooms, interactive spaces, and imaginative photo opportunities. BOO! takes guests on an explorable adventure through endless imaginative rooms and hundreds of surprises for those who are ready to experience the strange and unusual over the course of about an hour. Created to be a fully immersive and truly spooky journey, BOO! features unique photo opportunities for guests to snap a picture from another world – including 3 extra-special photo moments with integrated cameras and professional lighting.
When: Sept 5-7 / Sept 12-14 / Sept 19-21 / Sept 26-28 / Oct 1 - November 2
Where: Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas
Cost: $20 - $35
It's live music under the stars from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights this fall. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the great tunes. This weekend it's Emsy Robinson on September 5 and Colton Blue on September 6.
When: Friday and Saturday nights through October 25
Where: CityLine, 1415 State St, Richardson
Cost: Free
DSO: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert
Relive the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big screen in high-definition and experience the music of a live symphony orchestra performing Nicholas Hooper's unforgettable score.
The in-venue experience includes themed photo backdrops, specialty food and beverages, and the opportunity to join fellow fans in costume before the concert and during intermission. Join the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at this concert experience that brings the story to life.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas
When: September 4-7
Cost: $68 and up
Discover the magic of spring at the Dallas Zoo's newest attraction, I Spy Butterflies—a walk-through garden filled with fluttering wings, blooming wildflowers, and hands-on fun. Nestled in the newly transformed Wildflower Ridge, this colorful exhibit lets you wander through a lush, pollinator-friendly landscape where hundreds of live butterflies take flight around you. It's a feast for the senses and a chance to learn about these vital creatures from on-site experts. You'll also find a new nature-inspired play area and the charming Monarch Express mini-train nearby—all included with your zoo admission.
Where: Dallas Zoo, 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas
When: Daily through October 26
Cost: Included with general admission
Encounter the 40-foot T-Rex and 13 new life-size animatronic dinosaurs along the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary's nature trails at the 20th annual Dinosaurs Live! life-size animatronic dinosaurs exhibit. See the dinosaurs move and hear them roar! Photo op and play area dinosaurs will be available as well. This year, the exhibit also features an outdoor fossil dig. Dinosaurs Live! is included in general admission and free for Heard Museum members.
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, McKinney
When: Daily, September 6 - March 1
Cost: $12-$16 (2 and under free)
FWSO: Opening Weekend - Brahms Fourth and Grieg's Piano Concerto
The great composer Johannes Brahms' last public appearance was for a concert of his fourth and final symphony. Listeners leapt to their feet to give a standing ovation after every movement of this rich, dense, sensitive culmination of Brahms' career. To open its season, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will perform Jean Sibelius' patriotic Finlandia, a work protesting Russian censorship with a glorious hymn, before continuing with another Nordic masterpiece, Edvard Grieg's famous Piano Concerto.
Where: Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth
When: Friday, Sept 5 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept 6 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept 7 at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $33 and up
Juicy's got a lot on his plate - his mom just married his uncle. All he wants is to make his own way as a queer Black man in a Southern family. But here's the rub - his father's ghost just turned up at a backyard barbecue demanding vengeance.
Where: Stage West Theatre, 821 W Vickery Blvd, Fort Worth
When: September 4-7 / September 11-14
Cost: $42
Flamenco in the Golden Age of Hollywood
This self-guided exhibit explores the history of flamenco in Hollywood through film stills, historical photography, and rare costumes. The exhibit features narration by Juan Vergillos, a renowned Spanish flamencologist.
Where: Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St, Dallas
When: Saturday, September 6 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $15 and up
Game Changer: United by Sports
Game Changer: United by Sports brings to life the power of sports in bridging divides and fostering unity across cultures through rare artifacts and inspirational stories. Visitors will explore pivotal moments when sports brought our nation together, such as President Bush's first pitch at the World Series in New York after 9/11, and learn how legendary athletes like Jesse Owens and Jackie Robinson inspired change far beyond the game. This all-new exhibition explores how sports are interwoven with American history, spotlighting defining moments that put the nation on the world stage. It also highlights historic milestones in sports that are often overlooked in history books yet have played a powerful role in how America is viewed globally – and how Americans view themselves.
Where: George W. Bush Presidential Center, 2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas
When: Daily through January 10, 2027
Cost: Included with admission ($26 for adults)
The Fort Worth International Fringe Festival (FW Fringe), produced by Theatre Network of Texas, Inc. and hosted in the Stolen Shakespeare Guild's performance space, is an annual celebration of diverse performing arts. Now in its ninth year, the festival showcases an eclectic mix of rarely produced theater, dance, storytelling, poetry, and more, featuring artists from around the world—including Chile, the United Kingdom, and across the U.S.
Where: Stolen Shakespeare Guild, 3623 Decatur Ave, Fort Worth
When: September 5-7
Cost: Varies ($12 and up)
Give My Regards To Broadway: A Youth Production
A lively Broadway-style musical featuring classic George M. Cohan songs, this show follows producer Dick Foster as he struggles to launch a new production amid financial woes and cast troubles. Enter Mary Collins, a hopeful young actress, and Legs Ruby, a bookie fleeing the mob, who shake things up just in time. Packed with colorful characters, memorable tunes like "Give My Regards to Broadway" and "You're a Grand Old Flag," and flexible staging, this toe-tapping crowd-pleaser delivers old-school charm in the spirit of 42nd Street.
Where: Platinum Music Complex NRH, 7301 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills
When: September 4-6 / September 11-13
Cost: $18
Grapevine Main LIVE! is back with an 8-week fall concert series on Fridays from September 5 through October 31, at 7:30 p.m., offering evenings of live music under the stars. Set against the backdrop of Grapevine Main Station, this complimentary concert series features an exciting lineup of tribute bands and talented artists. Guests can enjoy food from eight chef-inspired global kitchens at Harvest Hall as well as specialty crafted cocktails and performances by some of the best local artists and bands in the Metroplex. This week (September 5) it's "Still the One – A Tribute to Shania Twain."
Where: Peace Plaza in Grapevine
When: Friday nights through October 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
The free, family-friendly event will honor the rich traditions, art, music, and heritage of the Hispanic community with a full day of festivities from 10 AM – 9 PM. EVENT TIMELINE: 10 AM – 4 PM | Vendor Market, 11:15 AM | Representa Salsa Class, 11:45 AM | Bolivian Dance Show and Class, 12:15 PM | Representa Line Dance Class, 12:45 PM | Abuelitas, 1:45 PM | Peruvian Dance Show, 2:15 PM | Bolivian Dance Show and Class, 2:45 PM | Representa Colombian Dance Show, 3:15 PM | Argentinian Folkloric Show, 6 PM – 9 PM | North Texas Giving Day Non-Profit Fair, 7 PM – 9 PM | Havana NRG Headliner Concert Begins
Where: Kaleidoscope Park, 6635 Warren Pkwy, Frisco
When: Saturday, September 6 from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
ItalianCarFest is an annual prelude to the 39th Annual GrapeFest. This is the largest show of premier Italian automobiles in the Southwest. There will be more than 90 modern and classic vehicles. Admission is free. Guests of all ages are encouraged to attend.
Where: Nash Farm, 626 Ball St, Grapevine
When: Saturday, September 6 from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
This high-energy concert is all about family-friendly versions of today's biggest pop hits like "espresso", "HOT TO GO", and "Dance Monkey."
Where: Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory, Irving
When: Friday, September 5 at
Cost: $23 and up
The Last Five Years by Jason Robert Brown tells the story of a passionate but unraveling relationship between two aspiring artists, Cathy and Jamie, using a unique structure—her journey runs backward from their breakup while his moves forward from their first meeting. With an emotional score and an intimate look at love's highs and lows, the musical explores how two people can be deeply connected yet never fully understand each other.
Where: Circle Theatre, 230 W 4th St, Fort Worth
When: September 4-6
Cost: $40-$45
Leanne Morgan: Just Getting Started
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas (September 6)
Where: EECU Center, Stephenville (September 7)
When: Saturday, September 6 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Dallas) / Sunday, September 7 at 6 p.m.
Cost: $28 and up
Music Made Here Concert Series
The Music Made Here Concert Series features live performances by dynamic artists on the first Friday of every month on the Garland City Square. The family can eat bites from local restaurants, and the kids can participate in friendly challenges in the activity area. On Friday, September 5, Jimmy Wallace & The Mighty are performing.
Where: Garland City Square
When: Friday, September 5 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
A clever comedy where neighbors clash over their gardens and culture differences leading to a border dispute and a war of class, privilege, and entitlement.
Where: Theatre Denton, 214 W Hickory St, Denton
When: September 4-7
Cost: $17
Nelly with Ja Rule & Special Guests: Where The Party At Tour
Where: Dos Equis Pavilion, Dallas
When: Friday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $40 and up
Where: The Core Theatre, 518 W Arapaho Rd, Richardson
When: September 5-8 / September 12-14
Cost: $15-$20
OPERA BOX, written and directed by Artistic Director, Matthew Posey, a poignant dark comedy about a poor Southern family caught up in addiction due to the Opioid Crisis. They journey through the Bardo in order to understand their lives, as the American Dream unravels. Written in verse, the show employs live music, shadow play techniques, projections, puppetry, and a wickedly hilarious cast of talented unflinching artists to round out a provocative evening of risk-taking theater.
Where: OCHRE HOUSE THEATER, 825 Exposition Ave, Dallas
When: September 3-8 / September 10-13 / September 17-20
Cost: $17 and up
Perot Museum – "Bug Lab: A Journey into the World of Insect Ingenuity"
What if the planet's smallest geniuses could share their biggest secrets? Bug Lab is a captivating exhibition exploring the remarkable genius of insects, offering an unparalleled opportunity to experience the world from a bug's perspective. It's opening this weekend at the Perot Museum. Visitors can explore immersive bug chambers, test their reflexes at interactive adaptation stations, and examine real specimens in hands-on labs—all while discovering the incredible abilities, behaviors, and science behind the insect world.
Where: Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas
When: Daily TFN
Cost: $15-$25
Downtown Grand Prairie hosts Pickle Fest on Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a free celebration of all things pickled and playful. With more than 80 vendors offering everything from pickle snow cones and chamoy pickles to pickling kits and pickleball gear, the day is packed with flavor and fun. Guests can enjoy a pop-up pickleball tournament, live music, food and beer vendors, and a kid zone with a petting zoo and bounce houses. With free admission and parking, it's sure to be a "big dill" for the whole family.
Where: Downtown Grand Prairie, 132 TX-180, Grand Prairie
When: Saturday, September 6 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
SPARK! Dallas presents Prismatic: Fantastical Realms, an immersive art pop-up created by local teens in partnership with Meow Wolf Grapevine. The exhibit features six vibrant, interactive spaces—from crystal caverns to underwater worlds—each themed by color. Open weekends through September 7, it marks SPARK!'s 10th anniversary and celebrates youth creativity.
Where: SPARK! Dallas, 1409 Botham Jean Blvd #004, Dallas
When: Weekends through September 7
Cost: $25 and up
Shades of Women in Love discovers the timeless power of love through the lens of feminist poets and ancient texts. From Maya Angelou to NatyaShastra's AshtaNayikas, explore the emotional states of women in love. Understand how these archetypes connect to modern-day experiences, highlighting themes of love, longing, and empowerment. Dive into the rich tapestry of women's emotions and see how love defines strength and resilience across ages.
Where: Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, Dallas
When: September 5-7
Cost: $35
Simple Plan: Bigger Than You Think! Tour
Where: Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving
When: Saturday, September 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $81 and up (resale)
Step into a vibrant blue world at The Smurf Experience, an interactive indoor adventure spanning 13,000 square feet of fun. This immersive playground invites guests to shrink down to Smurf size and take on a mission to stop the wicked Gargamel. As you journey through Smurf Village, the Enchanted Forest, and the villain's hideout, you'll tackle obstacle courses, join scavenger hunts, dive into virtual reality, and meet your favorite Smurf characters along the way.
Where: Esports Stadium Arlington, 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington
When: September 5-7 and September 12-14 from 10:00am - 8:30pm
Cost: $30 and up
A Solitary Man: The Music of Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond's career spans six decades, blending heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies to create timeless hits. His unmistakable music continues to inspire audiences worldwide and he's considered one of the best-selling musicians of all time. Enjoy classics like "Sweet Caroline," "Cracklin' Rosie," "Song Sung Blue," "America," "Love on the Rocks" and more, sung by the stars of The Reid Cabaret Theatre. This show is suitable for most audiences.
Where: Casa Mañana Theatre, Fort Worth
When: August 27-September 21
Cost: $125
Embark on an immersive, interactive tour of the Titanic with vast, jaw-dropping recreations of the ship's interior and exterior. Visit the dock from where the Titanic first sailed, explore the galleries and boiler room, take a look inside a millionaire's suite, stroll the exterior promenade deck under a starry night sky, and see the Grand Staircase with your own eyes.
Where: Pepper Square, 14856 Preston Rd, Dallas
When: Through September 21
Cost: $30 and up
The Witcher in Concert celebrates the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with a live performance of its iconic soundtrack. A 14-piece ensemble, selected by the game's co-composer and featuring members of the Polish folk metal group Percival Schuttenbach, brings Geralt of Rivia's epic journey to find his adopted daughter, Ciri, to life on stage through powerful, immersive music.
Where: Will Rogers Auditorium, Fort Worth
When: Sunday, September 7 at 7 p.m.
Cost: $28 and up
