60 upcoming events near Dallas — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.
Music & concerts
June 5, 2026
8:15 p.m.
Kidd Springs Park, 711 West Canty Street · Dallas, TX
Kidd Springs Park, 711 West Canty Street
Enjoy a free evening concert from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Kidd Springs Park in Oak Cliff.
Music & concerts
June 5, 2026
6:30 p.m.
The Hall of State, Fair Park · Dallas, TX
The Hall of State, Fair Park
Hear Vivaldi's Four Seasons played by candlelight in the grand Hall of State for an intimate classical evening.
Classes & arts
Opens June 5, 2026
Garden hours
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden · Dallas, TX
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
See whimsical large-scale artwork by Hunt Slonem displayed among the Arboretum gardens.
Community & civic
June 6, 2026
From 11 a.m.
Main Street Garden, Pacific Plaza, Harwood Park, Pegasus Plaza · Dallas, TX
Main Street Garden, Pacific Plaza, Harwood Park, Pegasus Plaza
Celebrate Pride across four downtown parks at the Festival of Rainbows kicking off at 11 a.m.
Music & concerts
June 6, 2026
8:15 p.m.
Paul Quinn College, 3837 Simpson Stuart Road · Dallas, TX
Paul Quinn College, 3837 Simpson Stuart Road
The Dallas Symphony closes its free parks series with an outdoor concert at Paul Quinn College.
Outdoors & nature
June 7 to August 17, 2026
Daytime
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden · Dallas, TX
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Wander vibrant summer gardens and join family-friendly activities all season at the Arboretum.
Tastings
June 7, 2026
3 p.m.
707 W, Sterrett · Dallas, TX
707 W, Sterrett
Sample imported Italian Brunello and Chianti at a guided afternoon wine tasting.
Markets
June 7, 2026
From 11 a.m.
AM/FM Dallas, 1950 Market Center Blvd · Dallas, TX
AM/FM Dallas, 1950 Market Center Blvd
Hunt for vintage treasures and relics at this Sunday flea market in the Design District.
Lifelong learning
June 8 to 12, 2026
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Nasher Sculpture Center · Dallas, TX
Nasher Sculpture Center
A week-long modern and contemporary art seminar with group discussions and creative activities.
Dance & fitness
June 8 to August 24, 2026
See listing
Como Community Center · Dallas, TX
Como Community Center
Learn easygoing line dances made for older adults at the recurring Best Years Club sessions.
Music & concerts
June 11, 2026
8 p.m.
Dallas (Candlelight venue) · Dallas, TX
Dallas (Candlelight venue)
A string quartet plays the masterworks of Mozart and Beethoven surrounded by flickering candles.
Music & concerts
June 11, 2026
Gates 6 p.m., music 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden · Dallas, TX
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Dance the evening away to the party band Emerald City on the Arboretum lawn during Cool Thursdays.
Music & concerts
June 12, 2026
8 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas · Dallas, TX
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas
Film-score favorites by Hans Zimmer come alive by candlelight in a downtown church sanctuary.
Markets
June 12 to 14, 2026
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Main Street Garden Park / 300 E Colorado Blvd · Dallas, TX
Main Street Garden Park / 300 E Colorado Blvd
Browse cool crafts and handmade goods from local makers at this weekend market downtown.
Tastings
June 13, 2026
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Eataly Dallas, La Scuola · Dallas, TX
Eataly Dallas, La Scuola
Sip and learn your way through a guided Pinot Grigio tasting at Eataly's wine school.
Tastings
June 17, 2026
Evening
Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room, Dallas · Dallas, TX
Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room, Dallas
Pair a glass of wine with a friendly game of mahjong at a vineyard tasting room.
Music & concerts
June 18, 2026
8 p.m.
Dallas (Candlelight venue) · Dallas, TX
Dallas (Candlelight venue)
A candlelit string tribute pits Coldplay against Imagine Dragons for a modern-rock evening.
Community & civic
June 18 to 20, 2026 (three days)
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Dallas (Walls Project) · Dallas, TX
Dallas (Walls Project)
Join the metroplex's largest Juneteenth celebration, a three-day cultural and service experience.
Community & civic
June 20, 2026
See listing
Beckley-Saner Park · Dallas, TX
Beckley-Saner Park
Celebrate Juneteenth with community, music, and food at Beckley-Saner Park in Oak Cliff.
Classes & arts
Month of June 2026
See listing
Tower Gallery, Dallas Museum of Art · Dallas, TX
Tower Gallery, Dallas Museum of Art
View artwork created by participants in the museum's Meaningful Moments program for people living with dementia.
Music & concerts
June 26 to 28, 2026
Evening
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center · Dallas, TX
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
Watch Back to the Future on the big screen while the Dallas Symphony performs the score live.
Tastings
June 26, 2026
See listing
Eataly Dallas · Dallas, TX
Eataly Dallas
Walk the market on a guided tasting tour sampling Italian specialties along the way.
Tastings
June 27, 2026
See listing
Eataly Dallas, La Scuola · Dallas, TX
Eataly Dallas, La Scuola
Taste a flight of cold and bold wines with light food pairings at this Eataly tasting class.
Classes & arts
July 1, 2026
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Eataly Dallas, La Scuola · Dallas, TX
Eataly Dallas, La Scuola
Learn to build a limoncello tiramisu from scratch in this hands-on pastry class.
Community & civic
July 4, 2026
Fireworks 9:30 p.m.
Trinity River, Dallas · Dallas, TX
Trinity River, Dallas
Watch the city's big Independence Day fireworks light up the sky along the Trinity River.
Community & civic
July 4, 2026
Evening, fireworks after dark
Klyde Warren Park · Dallas, TX
Klyde Warren Park
Enjoy a free Fourth of July celebration with summer fun and fireworks at Klyde Warren Park.
Classes & arts
July 14 to 16, 2026
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Nasher Sculpture Center and AD EX · Dallas, TX
Nasher Sculpture Center and AD EX
Explore design and architecture in a hands-on summer workshop split between the Nasher and AD EX.
Classes & arts
July 15, 2026
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Eataly Dallas, La Scuola · Dallas, TX
Eataly Dallas, La Scuola
Stretch and bake your own Neapolitan pizza alongside a Rosso Pomodoro pizzaiolo.
Music & concerts
July 16, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Dallas (Candlelight venue) · Dallas, TX
Dallas (Candlelight venue)
Revisit acoustic versions of 90s hits performed by candlelight on strings.
Music & concerts
September 24, 2026
Gates 6 p.m., music 7 to 9 p.m.
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden · Dallas, TX
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
The fall Cool Thursdays season opens with an ABBA tribute show under the trees at the Arboretum.
Theater & film
October 17, 2026
Dallas, TX
A major Dallas benefit gala raising money for cancer research, known for big-name musical acts and a Texas-sized party. Tickets are required.
Music & concerts
Late September into October 2026
Dallas, TX
The huge annual fair takes over Fair Park each fall with fried everything, Big Tex, livestock, rides, and live music. Check the official site for the exact 2026 run.
Pickleball & rec
Daily, first-come first-served
Daytime
Dallas park courts (Campbell Green, Fretz Park) · Dallas, TX
Dallas park courts (Campbell Green, Fretz Park)
Find quieter free public pickleball courts at North Dallas parks like Campbell Green and Fretz Park.
Outdoors & nature
Recurring mornings, 2026
8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
White Rock Lake (parking lot meetup) · Dallas, TX
White Rock Lake (parking lot meetup)
Join an Audubon Dallas guide for a free morning birdwalk around White Rock Lake.
Markets
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dallas Farmers Market, 920 S. Harwood · Dallas, TX
Dallas Farmers Market, 920 S. Harwood
Shop fresh produce and local goods from open-air farm vendors at The Shed every Saturday downtown.
Lifelong learning
Spring 2026 semester, ongoing
Varies
OLLI at UNT, 1500 I-35E, Denton · Dallas, TX
OLLI at UNT, 1500 I-35E, Denton
Take non-credit courses and educational events designed for adults 50 and better through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Tastings
Select dates through summer 2026
Daytime
A Tasteful Place, Dallas Arboretum · Dallas, TX
A Tasteful Place, Dallas Arboretum
Watch live cooking demos with garden-fresh ingredients and pick up seasonal recipes at the Garden Chef Series.
Lifelong learning
Weekly, ongoing 2026
Varies
Dallas Public Library branches · Dallas, TX
Dallas Public Library branches
Sign up for free instructor-led classes at your local Dallas library branch.
Pickleball & rec
Daily, first-come first-served
Daylight to lighted evening
Cole Park, Uptown Dallas · Dallas, TX
Cole Park, Uptown Dallas
Play on six free lighted outdoor pickleball courts in Uptown, open on a first-come basis.
Markets
The Shed: Saturdays; Market: daily
Shed 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Market 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dallas, TX
The downtown market building is open daily with a food hall and vendors, and the open-air Shed brings farm stalls on Saturdays. An easy weekend morning.
Dance & fitness
Recurring through the week, check the schedule
Dallas, TX
The downtown park runs free fitness classes through the week, including yoga and slow flow sessions on the lawn. Just show up.
Markets
Daily, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dallas Farmers Market, 920 S. Harwood · Dallas, TX
Dallas Farmers Market, 920 S. Harwood
Browse the daily food hall and artisanal vendor market for a relaxed bite and a stroll any day of the week.
Community & civic
Saturday, March 14, 2026
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dallas, TX
One of the city's biggest annual parties, running down Greenville Avenue with floats, music, and a festival. Find a shady spot early because it draws big crowds.
Lifelong learning
Summer 2026 term
Varies
Dallas College (Richland, Brookhaven, and other campuses) · Dallas, TX
Dallas College (Richland, Brookhaven, and other campuses)
Enroll in affordable summer continuing-education classes across arts, humanities, and trades at Dallas College.
Senior programs
Recurring weekdays through 2026
Midday
Jubilee Park & Community Center, 917 Bank Street · Dallas, TX
Jubilee Park & Community Center, 917 Bank Street
Older neighbors gather for a hot meal and company at Jubilee Park's recurring senior meal program.
Outdoors & nature
Friday mornings, ongoing 2026
Early morning
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden · Dallas, TX
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Beat the heat with a quiet early-morning walk through the gardens reserved for members.
Dance & fitness
Thursdays, ongoing 2026
7 to 9:15 p.m.
1720 Keller Springs Road, Carrollton · Dallas, TX
1720 Keller Springs Road, Carrollton
Dance to a live band every Thursday evening at a social open to anyone 50 and up.
Music & concerts
Through 2026 season
Evening
Winspear Opera House · Dallas, TX
Winspear Opera House
Catch grand opera including a landmark new staging of Bizet's Carmen at the Winspear.
Markets
Second Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m.
6 to 9 p.m.
Dallas · Dallas, TX
Dallas
Soak up the vibes at this monthly night market of art vendors, ceramics, handcrafted gifts, and vintage finds.
Dance & fitness
Ongoing weekly, 2026
Varies
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas · Dallas, TX
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
Take low-impact, chair, and water-fitness classes built for older adults at the Dallas YMCA.
Senior programs
Monday to Friday, ongoing 2026
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dallas recreation centers (citywide) · Dallas, TX
Dallas recreation centers (citywide)
Join aerobics, arts and culture, and social activities for older adults at Dallas rec centers for about $7 a month.
Music & concerts
Starts Monday, May 25, 2026
Concert at 8:15 p.m.
Dallas, TX
The symphony plays free outdoor concerts in parks around the city each spring. The 2026 series opens with a Memorial Day concert at Flag Pole Hill.
Outdoors & nature
Spring, roughly late February to mid-April
Dallas, TX
The Southwest's largest annual floral festival fills the Arboretum with color each spring. Recent years have run roughly from late winter through mid-April.
Community & civic
Holiday season, check the calendar
Dallas, TX
Each holiday season the zoo glows with light displays, festive music, and glowing animal sculptures for an evening stroll. Dates are set near the holidays.
Lifelong learning
See library calendar, 2026
See listing
Dallas Public Library · Dallas, TX
Dallas Public Library
Get a free hands-on intro to flying drones at a Dallas library program.
Music & concerts
Recurring through 2026 season
Evening
Klyde Warren Park · Dallas, TX
Klyde Warren Park
Catch a free live set from a talented local artist at Klyde Warren Park with downtown skyline views.
Outdoors & nature
Second Saturday monthly, 2026
Daytime
Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way · Dallas, TX
Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way
Walk the Great Trinity Forest with an education-team guide and learn about the habitat and history.
Outdoors & nature
Fridays to Sundays (select Thursdays), May 1 to September 27, 2026
6 to 9 p.m.
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden · Dallas, TX
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Stroll the gardens after dark as they glow with seasonal displays during the recurring Twilight Nights evenings.
Lifelong learning
Daily, ongoing through 2026
Daytime
DeGolyer House, Dallas Arboretum · Dallas, TX
DeGolyer House, Dallas Arboretum
Tour the historic 1940s DeGolyer mansion and its gardens for a look at Dallas history.
Pickleball & rec
Ongoing, see rec center schedules
Varies
Dallas recreation centers and outdoor courts · Dallas, TX
Dallas recreation centers and outdoor courts
Use free first-come outdoor courts or find indoor open play at participating Dallas rec centers.
