Howdy, Dallas! ☀️ It’s a mellow Monday with plenty to explore — from art walls and pumpkin patches to open mics and skyline light shows. Whether you’re chasing family fun or a solo night out, here’s what’s buzzing around town today.
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🎡 Family-Friendly & Daytime Fun
🎠 State Fair of Texas
10 AM – 9 PM | Fair Park
Grab a corny dog and ride the Texas Star. Fair favorites are in full swing — plus the Intertribal Community Council performs traditional dances at 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM and 7:30 PM, and country singer Jessica Maeve hits the stage all afternoon.
🏛 Sixth Floor Museum – Colorful Memories
All day | Dealey Plaza
An exhibit that reimagines November 22 through a child’s eyes — reflective and quietly moving.
🖼 ‘Return to Infinity’ Gallery Wall at Galleria Dallas
All day | Level 1 Galleria
Immersive, color-splashed art inspired by Yayoi Kusama. Plus, mini art corners for kids to color their own dots.
👻 BOO! at the Galleria Dallas (BooMont Hotel)
10 AM – 8 PM | Level 3 Galleria
A haunted-hotel walk-through of 13 themed rooms — family-friendly scares and selfie stops galore.
🌻 Dallas Arboretum – Fall Family Fun Weekend
9 AM – 5 PM | 8525 Garland Rd
Pumpkin village, floral displays, kids’ craft tents, and plenty of picnic spots by White Rock Lake.
🌅 Members-only early walks: 7 – 9 AM before public hours.
🏟 AT&T Stadium Tour
Walk the Cowboys’ locker room, step on the 50-yard line, and peek behind the jumbotron magic. Tours run hourly.
🚐 Welcome to Dallas City Tour
A three-hour small-group van tour hitting Reunion Tower, Pioneer Plaza, and Deep Ellum murals — ideal for out-of-towners.
🤠 Fort Worth Day Tour
Head west for a Stockyards experience — longhorns, BBQ, and cowboy culture all wrapped in one.
🌆 Dallas + Fort Worth Combo Tour
If one city isn’t enough, this full-day mash-up hits both skylines and secret local eateries.
🧱 LEGOLAND Discovery Center Grapevine
Indoor LEGO world with rides and build zones — perfect for kids who like hands-on fun.
🎨 Meow Wolf Grapevine – The Real Unreal
10 AM – 8 PM | Grapevine Mills Mall
Immersive, mind-bending art rooms mixing color, light, and storytelling — family-safe but mesmerizing for adults too.
🌾 Dallas Arboretum Legacy Awards Gala
Criswell College Event | 6 – 9 PM
Evening garden reception honoring community leaders — semi-formal, family-appropriate if you love a touch of elegance.
🎭 Concerts, Shows & Performances
🎹 Ludovico Einaudi – The Summer Portraits Tour
7 PM | Will Rogers Auditorium, Fort Worth
The Italian minimalist master returns with a hauntingly beautiful piano concert.
🎶 Kylie Morgan Live at the State Fair
3:30 PM | Chevrolet Main Stage
Country-pop energy and sing-along hooks — free with fair admission.
🎧 DJ Set – State Fair Main Stage
7:45 PM | Fair Park
Fair food + festival beats to close the night.
🎤 The Love Mic at Sundown at Granada
Sign-ups 6 PM | Show 7 PM
Open-mic magic — singers, poets, comedians, all 21+. Grab a local beer and cheer them on.
🎙 Judy Collins at Granada Theater
Folk icon. Crystal voice. Intimate setting.
🎸 Jade Bird at Deep Ellum Art Company
British indie firecracker performing hits and heartbreaks.
😂 Noises Off at Kalita Humphreys Theater
A farce about a play falling apart — endless laughs, impeccable timing.
🌇 Art, Nightlife & Date-Night Picks
🍸 Dreamland Art Exhibit at Sweet Tooth Hotel
4 PM onward | Victory Park
A neon dreamland of installations plus a craft-cocktail lounge. 21+ recommended.
🕹 A Date Night Adventure – The Big Dallas! by Let’s Roam
Anytime | Downtown Dallas
App-guided scavenger hunt that turns the city into your playground — perfect for couples or small friend groups.
🤝 4B Tech on Tap: Dallas Edition
6 – 9 PM | Dave & Buster’s Central Expy
A chill networking mixer for the city’s tech crowd. Casual dress, strong drinks, easy conversation.
🎷 Red Beans & Rice Mondays @ Revelers Hall
7 PM | Bishop Arts
Live jazz, warm bowls of red beans, and a packed dance floor — Deep Ellum soul, Bishop Arts charm.
🎩 Magic Mondays @ The Free Man
7 PM – 2 AM | Deep Ellum
Terance Bradford’s late-night jam session: Cajun food, cocktails, and musicians who never stop grooving.
🌃 Reunion Tower Light Show
6:30 PM – Midnight | Downtown Dallas
The skyline glows in a warm-white LED display visible across the city.
🚗 Tours & Mini Adventures Recap
If you’re in “wander-around” mode rather than sit-down shows, here are your roaming options:
🏙 Welcome to Dallas 3-Hour Tour
🤠 Fort Worth City Tour
🌆 Dallas + Fort Worth Combo Day Trip
🏟 AT&T Stadium Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Book early — Mondays often fill up fast with visitors.
💡 Why We Love This Lineup
Monday in Dallas doesn’t sleep — it just paces itself. Morning coffee at the Arboretum, an afternoon at the Fair, live music by night, and a skyline glow to wrap it all up.