Special Events

D-FW Fireworks and Other Ways To Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

By Charles Grand / July 4, 2026 /

Whether you’re the type to spread out a blanket beneath a sky full of fireworks, wander through a neighborhood block party with a snow cone in hand, or spend the evening listening to live music before the grand finale lights up the night, North Texas has no shortage of ways to celebrate the Fourth of…

Where to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Tarrant County

By Joy Donovan / June 26, 2026 /

Expect some extra sparkle this Fourth of July as the U.S. of A. puts 250 candles on its birthday cake, and communities across Tarrant County are doing their part to celebrate with several days of parades, concerts, food, and fireworks to celebrate. From Fort Worth’s annual Panther Island celebration to Arlington’s downtown festivities, Southlake’s Stars…

World Cup Kicks Off in D-FW, But Extent of Tourism Boom Remains Uncertain

By Charles Grand / June 14, 2026 /

FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially begun, and the D-FW’s first host city match kicks off Sunday afternoon at “Dallas Stadium” in Arlington. Millions of visitors are expected to descend upon the Metroplex over the course of the next month to attend matches and get in on all the revelry planned around North Texas. The…

FIFA World Cup Soccer Is Almost Here, and There Will Be Plenty To Do

By Brenda Masse / May 25, 2026 /

FIFA World Cup 2026, one of the world’s biggest events, is almost here, and the D-FW is gearing up to play host to nine matches. Whether you plan on making it to a game or not, there are plenty of ways to get in on the excitement without shelling out a lot of money. Here…

Dallas Art Fair ’26 Finds Its Mood — And Lands on a High Note

By Elaine Raffel / April 25, 2026 /

If there was a single takeaway from this year’s Dallas Art Fair, it wasn’t a specific artist or even a standout booth. It was the mood. “The vibe is very upbeat,” said Dallas Art Fair Director Kelly Cornell.