DALLAS — July in Texas is bringing the heat and plenty of fun with it!
The cold front earlier this week brought a short reprieve from triple-degree days but a stacked list of events will help make the weekend feel breezy.
Whether you’re looking to dive headfirst into a family fun outing or stroll the streets of look-a-like Paris with a glass of wine, there’s plenty to do this weekend in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Here’s a look at what is happening this weekend.
Friday, July 12
Dive into the Dallas Theater Center’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, which is opening this weekend.
The production features 200 community members of all ages, some of whom are making their stage debut, alongside the theater company’s professional artists.
Tickets range from $49.50 to $150 and performances are held at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre in the downtown Dallas Arts District.
There’s plenty of time to support the Dallas theater scene as the production runs through Sunday, Aug. 4.
Other events:
- Playoff Party with Dallas Mavs ManiAACs and Mascots at Reunion Tower (Dallas)
- Meow Wolf Grapevine’s Birthdaze Palooza (Grapevine, 21+, all weekend)
- Jhené Aiko: The Magic Hour Tour (Fort Worth)
- The Volunteers: North American Tour (Dallas)
- Parent Night Out: Summer in Paris (Fort Worth)
- Tom Thakkar at Dallas Comedy Club (Dallas, 18+, Friday and Saturday)
- Indie Showcase at Horus Hall (Fort Worth)
- L’Dance De Ma Vie – Billie Eilish Night (Dallas, 18+)
- Vibes Texas: Girls Just Want to Have Fun (Dallas, 21+)
Saturday, July 13
Step into a retro time machine of vintage clothing, home goods, retro-inspired handmade items and more at the Time Travelers Vintage Expo.
The expo is the largest traveling retro vintage market in the country and features up to 120 small businesses at each show. Vendors are highly curated and offer shopping experiences at various price points for vintage lovers on any budget.
Before heading to Omaha and Nashville, Time Travelers is coming to Dallas this Saturday at the Centennial Hall at Fair Park.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Centennial Hall at Fair Park (1001 Washington St.) Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Kids under 12 years old are free.
Other events:
- Thoroughbred Racing Season: Stars of Texas Day (Grand Prairie)
- LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo (Denton)
- Magic Tournament: Veteran Players (Richardson)
- AMON! The Ultimate Texan at Grapevine’s Historic Palace Theatre (Grapevine, Saturday and Sunday)
- Toxic Summer Dallas at The Factory (Dallas)
- Cage the Elephant: Neon Pill Tour (Fort Worth)
- Soccer game: FC Dallas vs. Los Angeles Galaxy (Frisco)
- Silent Disco: Ogre Boogie Wonderland (Dallas)
- Bop to the Top presents Best of Both Worlds Hannah Montana (Dallas, 18+)
- Hunter Hayes at Billy Bob’s Texas (Fort Worth, 18+)
Sunday, July 14
This weekend you can don a beret and get ready to rebel the French way in the Bishop Arts District!
Bastille Day is the French national holiday on July 14, 1789, that celebrates the storming of the Bastille, a military fortress and prison, leading to the French Revolution. While Texas may be nowhere near France, the festival on Bishop Avenue is a much closer way to celebrate.
The annual festival boasts Oak Cliff’s French roots with live music, street vendors and more from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
While exploring the festival itself is free, visitors interested in consuming alcohol during the event must purchase a ticket package, which includes an event wine glass and two tokens that can be redeemed for beverages. Cocktails, beer and wine all cost one token.
Other events:
- Solar Car Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway (Fort Worth)
- Pop Up Paradise “Summer Edition” (Fort Worth)
- Major League Baseball All-Star Sunday at The Stockyards (Fort Worth)
- Dramapalooza at Plaza Theatre (Garland)
- Only Dallas Sunday Funday at The Art House (Dallas)
- Summer Night Market at AT&T Discovery District (Dallas)
- 2024 Peruvian Festival “Culture and Tradition” (Arlington)
- Cricket match: MI New York vs. Texas Super Kings (Grand Prairie)
- PartyNextDoor: Sorry I’m Outside Tour (Dallas)
