Don’t Miss The 10+ Top Events in Dallas

Let's have a great year!

There is no shortage of fun events in Dallas in 2023. From the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Dallas Blooms, Fair Park 4th, Dallas PRIDE, Grapefest, and so much more, there is no shortage of fun things to do in Dallas this year. Check out some of our favorite events in Dallas this year!

Fair Park Fourth ??

? Fair Park Dallas

Join one of our favorite 4th of July events in Dallas, Fair Park Fourth! Fair Park Fourth is featuring hands-on activities for kids, local vendors, live music, entertainment, food trucks, and of course a spectacular firework show. Experience the show from inside the iconic Cotton Bowl Stadium.

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Whiskies of the World

? Whiskies of the World

The ultimate whiskey experience is coming to Dallas! Join one of the largest whiskey-tasting events in the US featuring 200+ whiskey expressions from around the globe! From single malts, craft bourbons, scotch, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Each ticket includes unlimited whiskey expressions, culinary pairings, access to intimate masterclasses, and more!

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Top events in Dallas in 2023, This Weekend in Dallas

GrapeFest ?

Attention wine lovers! You do not want to miss the 37th Annual GrapeFest in Grapevine this weekend! Grapevine is home to a variety of award-winning winery tasting rooms. Enjoy a weekend full of wine-related activities including the People’s Choice Wine Tasting, GrapeStomp, the Champagne Cork Shoot-Off, and so much more.

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Plano Balloon Festival ?

? Plano Balloon Festival, Inc.

The Plano Balloon Festival is back! Join this family-friendly event for four days of fun! Enjoy 30 magnificent, colorful, hot air balloons in all shapes and forms, great live music, a kids’ fun zone including rides and crafts, an amazing firework show, and so much more! On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, some of the balloons will inflate and glow after it gets dark. This is a must-see!

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State Fair of Texas ?

Raise your hand if you love the State Fair of Texas as much as we do! The State Fair of Texas is one of our favorite events in Dallas! From annual Opening Day Parade, delicious fair food, some fun rides, games, live music, the Texas Auto Show, rodeo, the live stock shows, and more!

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Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot ?

? @DallasTurkeyTrot

What’s Thanksgiving morning without the annual turkey trot? Join the 56th Annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot. The Turkey Trot is the largest Thanksgiving Day event of its kind in the country and you don’t want to miss out on it. Get your family and friends together for this super fun event. If you’re not a runner don’t worry, you can walk the Turley Trot as well and even bring your furry friend along.

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Dallas Holiday Parade ?

Kick off the holiday season with the Dallas Holiday Parade! Join this fun holiday tradition in downtown Dallas and watch a cheerful parade with your whole family. Bleacher seating is available for $25. Did you know that the Dallas Holiday Parade goes back to 1987 when the Adolphus Hotel and the Children’s Medical Center Dallas each reached historic milestones and searched for a fun way to celebrate?

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Dallas PRIDE ?

? Dallas Pride

Live Out Proud! Join the Dallas Pride Music Festival and Parade to celebrate love and inclusion. Enjoy live music and dance performances on two stages, food, drinks, more than 200 vendors to shop from, and a Family Pride Zone with bounce houses, face painting, and so much more. The parade will feature fun floats, outrageous costumes, bands, performers, and groups all marching to show support for the LGBTQ+ community.

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The Morning After, a Dallas Observer Brunch

Calling all brunch lovers! Join the ultimate Dallas brunch event hosted by The Dallas Observer! Enjoy a morning of bottomless brunch bites from our favorite brunch spots, build your own bloody mary bar, and fun-filled activities including shopping, entertainment and more. This is one brunch you won’t want to sleep through! The brunch spread will feature delights from French toast, biscuits and gravy, breakfast tacos, to pastries from Dallas’ best brunch restaurants.

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Frisco Uncorked

? SBG Hospitality

Calling all food and wine lovers! Head to Frisco this weekend for Frisco Uncorked! Enjoy wine from 25 award-winning wineries, delicious food from local restaurants, a beer garden, shopping with a large variety of fantastic boutiques and artisans, grape stomping competitions, culinary demonstrations, and so much more!

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Grand Prairie Main Street Fest

? Grand Prairie

Enjoy a fun weekend! The City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department is hosting the 10th Annual Main Street Fest. Celebrate the fun, festive, family atmosphere that is Grand Prairie with live music featuring variety of bands, novelty entertainment, carnival rides, arts and crafts vendors, two entertainment stages, food and beer, a KIDZONE, and so much more!

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Bluebonnet Festival

? @adhonza

If you are looking for the ultimate bluebonnet experience you don’t want to miss taking a trip to Ennis. Enjoy 40 miles of bluebonnet driving trails between APR 1-30. Join them for their annual Bluebonnet Festival. The weekend will be full of activities for all ages. Enjoy live music, a carnival, food, races of all kinds, and lots and lots of shopping.

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Easter in Turtle Creek Park

? Turtle Creek Conservancy

Easter at Turtle Creek Park is back! After a three-year hiatus, the 50-year old tradition is once again bringing thousands to the greenspace in the heart of the city, and you are welcome to join! This free event features food trucks, music, games, photos with the Easter Bunny, the famous Pooch Parade, a live concert, and more.

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Dallas Blooms ?

? The Dallas Arboretum

Are you ready to see the prettiest blooms this weekend? Spring time means it’s the official start of Dallas Blooms, which is considered to be largest annual floral festival in the Southwest. Browse through the Arboretum and enjoy 100 varieties of spring bulbs, 500,000 spring-blooming blossoms, thousands of azaleas and hundreds of Japanese cherry trees, and more.

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Dallas Fashion Week ?

? Dallas Fashion Week

Ready to discover the latest fashion trends? Don’t miss out on the Dallas Fashion Week! For the first year ever the runway shows are open to the public. Get a chance to view the newest fashion pieces from the hottest emerging and established designers in Dallas. Network with industry professionals and learn about the latest trends. You will even have the opportunity to meet the local designers and artists in person. Get your tickets now! 20% of all ticket sales will go directly towards providing healthcare and resources for children in Ukraine.

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Dallas St. Patrick's Day Parade ?

? The Official: Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade

Are you ready to party like the Irish? The 42nd Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Day Parade is happening March 11 and you don’t want to miss out on it. The parade will start at 11:00am at the intersection of Greenville Avenue and Blackwell Street, and end at SMU Boulevard at 2:00p. Party before, after and during all along Greenville Ave and join the official concert featuring Toadies at Energy Square.

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More events in Dallas to look forward to in 2023 ?

?North Texas Irish Festival
?Dallas Arts Month
?Taste of Dallas
?Taste of Addison
?Riverfront Jazz Festival
?Addison Kaboom Town
?DFW Restaurant Week
?Autumn at the Arboretum
?AT&T Red River Showdown
?Frisco Oktoberfest
?Addison Oktoberfest
?FAME Fest
?Plano Food & Wine Festival
?Chefs for Farmers
?BMW Dallas Marathon

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Don’t Miss The 10+ Top Events in Dallas in 2023

Let's have a great year!

Fair Park Fourth ??

Whiskies of the World

GrapeFest ?

Plano Balloon Festival ?

State Fair of Texas ?

Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot ?

Dallas Holiday Parade ?

Dallas PRIDE ?

The Morning After, a Dallas Observer Brunch

Frisco Uncorked

Grand Prairie Main Street Fest

Bluebonnet Festival

Easter in Turtle Creek Park

Dallas Blooms ?

Dallas Fashion Week ?

Dallas St. Patrick's Day Parade ?

More events in Dallas to look forward to in 2023 ?

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Don’t Miss The 10+ Top Events in Dallas in 2023

Let's have a great year!

Fair Park Fourth ??

Whiskies of the World

GrapeFest ?

Plano Balloon Festival ?

State Fair of Texas ?

Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot ?

Dallas Holiday Parade ?

Dallas PRIDE ?

The Morning After, a Dallas Observer Brunch

Frisco Uncorked

Grand Prairie Main Street Fest

Bluebonnet Festival

Easter in Turtle Creek Park

Dallas Blooms ?

Dallas Fashion Week ?

Dallas St. Patrick's Day Parade ?

More events in Dallas to look forward to in 2023 ?

Wait! There's more! ?

Follow us

Curated by

Vanessa