Looking for something fun to do this weekend in DFW? 🎉 Whether you’re craving live music, family-friendly festivals, cultural experiences, or just a new spot to hang out, we’ve got you covered. This roundup pulls together the best events across Dallas, Fort Worth, and the suburbs—so you can spend less time scrolling and more time making plans.
🎉 Friday, Sept 19
🎤 Badshah “Unfinished Tour” @ Curtis Culwell Center
Indian rap star live, 8 pm–11 pm.
Price: Ticketed • Location: Garland, TX • Link: Details
🎸 Los Acosta @ Far West Dallas
Mexican pop-rock icons, 8 pm.
Price: Ticketed • Location: 7331 Gaston Ave, Dallas • Link: Details
🩰 Peter Pan (Texas Ballet Theater) @ Winspear Opera House
Classic ballet returns, 8 pm.
Price: Ticketed • Location: Dallas Arts District • Link: Details
🎶 Dallas Sounds Amplified: Gracen Wynn @ Klyde Warren Park
Free lunchtime concert, 11:30 am–1:30 pm.
Price: Free • Location: Klyde Warren Park • Link: Details
🎤 Trap Karaoke @ House of Blues
Hip-hop karaoke party, doors 7 pm, show 8 pm–12:30 am (21+).
Price: Ticketed • Location: House of Blues, Dallas • Link: Details
🎻 Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA @ Edison’s
String quartet plays ABBA hits, 6:30 pm.
Price: Ticketed • Location: Edison’s, Dallas • Link: Details
🎸 Emery — 20th Anniversary of The Question @ Trees
Post-hardcore celebration, 7 pm.
Price: Ticketed • Location: Deep Ellum • Link: Details
🎨 Painting with a Twist: Ethereal Twilight (Richardson)
BYOB painting night, 7 pm.
Price: Paid • Location: Richardson • Link: Details
💃 Afrobeats to the World @ Gilley’s Dallas
Dance night, 9 pm.
Price: Ticketed • Location: Gilley’s, Dallas • Link: Details
🤹 Cirque du Soleil “∞” Happy Hour @ Grandscape
Sip + circus acts, 4–5:30 pm.
Price: Ticketed • Location: The Colony • Link: Details
🎷 One O’Clock Lab Band @ Windmills Brewery
UNT’s famed jazz group, 7–9 pm.
Price: Ticketed • Location: The Colony • Link: Details
🏃 Playtri Las Colinas Social Run
Community evening run, 7 pm.
Price: Free • Location: Irving • Link: Details
🎡 Saturday, Sept 20
🏮 Plano Balloon Festival @ Oak Point Park
Hot-air balloon launches, glows + fireworks.
Price: Ticketed • Location: Plano • Link: Details
🍺 Addison Oktoberfest @ Addison Circle Park
German food, beer + music.
Price: Ticketed • Location: Addison • Link: Details
🎶 Promiscuous – 2000s Throwback Party @ Trees
All the Y2K bangers, 9 pm.
Price: Ticketed • Location: Deep Ellum • Link: Details
🎧 BUNT. + Crispin @ SILO Dallas
DJ duo, 9 pm (18+).
Price: Ticketed • Location: Design District • Link: Details
🏃 Summer Meltdown Half Marathon @ Anderson Bonner Park
Half/quarter marathon & 5K, 7 am.
Price: Registration • Location: Dallas • Link: Details
🚶 St. Jude Walk @ Grandscape
Fundraiser walk, 7–10 am.
Price: Fundraiser • Location: The Colony • Link: Details
☀️ Sunday, Sept 21
🏡 Fall Open House @ Live Grandscape
Entertainment + tours, noon–5 pm.
Price: Free • Location: The Colony • Link: Details
🕯 Candle Making & Mimosa @ Tande Thai
Creative workshop, 3–5 pm.
Price: Paid • Location: The Colony • Link: Details
🤝 Sister Circle @ Soul Stonz
Community gathering, 5:30–6:30 pm.
Price: Free • Location: The Colony • Link: Details
⚾ Texas Rangers vs Miami Marlins @ Globe Life Field
MLB matchup, first pitch 4:05 pm.
Price: Ticketed • Location: Arlington • Link: Details