DALLAS — WAKE UP, FRIEND! It's the weekend.
I'll be honest, I thought DFW was partying a lot last week for St. Patrick's Day. But based on all of the Paddy Day events I found for Friday alone (the actual St. Patrick Day), I apparently haven't seen anything yet.
If you're looking for something that isn't related to St. Patrick's Day, I got you too.
Note: WFAA meteorologists are keeping an eye on severe weather threats in North Texas, so any of these events could be postponed or cancelled.
Here's what we've got for March 17-19:
Friday, March 17
St. Patrick's Day events (everywhere, basically)
Here a Pat, there a Pat, everywhere a St. Pat. I don't think there's a city anywhere in North Texas that isn't celebrating.
I found seven St. Patrick's day events happening Friday. But keep in mind, there's surely plenty more happening in and around the metroplex that day and even on Saturday.
- The World's Only St. Paddy's Pickle Parade & Palooza (Mansfield)
- Shamrocks & Shenanigans (Arlington)
- St. Patrick's Weekend Party (Plano)
- St. Patrick's Day Party (Dallas)
- St. Patrick's Day at TUPPS Brewery (McKinney)
- St. Patrick's Day at Flying Saucer Draught Emporium (Fort Worth)
- Madonna tribute (St. Patrick's Day edition) (Plano)
- St. Paddy's Day Beerfest (Dallas)
- St. Paddy's Day at Pegasus City Brewery Downtown (Dallas)
Non-St. Paddy's events:
- Bad Bunny Night (Dallas, 18+)
- Blake Shelton tribute show (The Colony)
- Stockyards Championship Rodeo (Fort Worth)
- Greater Frisco Home & Garden Show (all weekend)
- All-Con Dallas Convention (all weekend)
- Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Dallas, multiple dates)
- Nickelodeon-themed party with DJ Matt Bennett (Dallas, 18+)
- Skyline Sketch Art at Reunion Tower (Dallas)
- Wildlife On The Move (Dallas)
- Las Estrellas de Tejas Folklorico Dance Group (Dallas)
- Disney on Ice (Dallas, all weekend)
Saturday, March 18
Anyone looking for a dance party? Head over to the Toyota Music Factory for the R&B ONLY FEST.
According to the festival website, R&B ONLY is an all-day show with music from the past and present of rhythm and blues. The event will be full of sets from world famous R&B ONLY DJs and surprise guests performances.
If you're even thinking about going, better get your ticket ASAP! The website says more than 80% of tickets have already been sold. The only ones left are $75 and $330.
Other Saturday events:
- The World's Only St. Paddy's Pickle Parade & Palooza (Mansfield)
- St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Shannon Brewing Company (Keller)
- Kilts & Cowboy Boots Concert Festival at Chisholm Trail Museum (Cleburne)
- Saint Patrick's Day Beer Tasting & Shopping (Southlake)
- Scream Break at Six Flags (Arlington)
- Seltzerland Festival (Dallas)
- Universoul Circus (Dallas, final weekend)
- Spring Break PICNIC Bash (Arlington, kid-friendly)
- The Night Brunch at ESO (Arlington, every Saturday)
- DFW Golf Show (Arlington, all weekend)
- Texas Ballet Theater presents Modern Masterpieces (Fort Worth, all weekend)
- Flame Working class (Fort Worth, multiple dates)
- Black Girl Magic Museum (Dallas)
Sunday, March 19
The world's largest bounce house is hopping into DFW.
Big Bounce America will be taking over Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie for multiple weekends.
Tickets are available for toddlers, kids, teens, parents, and even those who are just kids at heart. Starting prices vary between $22-41.
Tickets give bouncers three hours around the park. You'll have a specific time slot to hop around the main Big Bounce, but you'll also unlimited access to up to three of their special edition bounce houses.
Keep in mind, the ones you have access to very with each ticket. Also, pay attention to the dates and times you get tickets for as well as you time slot for Big Bounce.
Happy jumping!
Other Sunday events:
- Spring Bling Day Party/Pop Up (Fort Worth)
- Smartphone-guided scavenger hunt (Fort Worth)
- Self-guided park picnic date (Colleyville, multiple dates)
- Lunch + Lambos (Grapevine, free)
- Circus Vazquez (Frisco, multiple dates)
- GloRilla "Anyway, Life's Great" concert (Dallas)
- World Ballet Series presents Cinderella (Dallas)
- Neo Soul Sundays (The Colony)
- Inner Glow Yoga (Dallas)
- Screening: Harry Potter and the Scorcerer's Stone (Fort Worth)
Do you know about any North Texas events happening next weekend (March 24-26)? Email our Weekend Guide writer at bhawkins@wfaa.com.
Other upcoming events:
World's Only St. Paddy's Pickle Parade & Palooza