Hidden Gems

Enjoy summer nights with family and friends at events around the region. From Hawaiian luaus to live concerts, there is an event for you to enjoy.

Summer Nights >

Tex-Mex, Chihuahua races, mariachi concerts, or a margarita on the rocks— there are many ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Dallas Region.

Let’s Fiesta! >

A metropolitan region can be judged as much for its dining experiences as by any other metric – air quality, availability of mass transit and its biking/jogging trail network. Dallas shines by this measure: from Chinese dumplings, to schnitzels to baba ghanoush, dining options well reflect the region’s diverse population of 7.2 million people. But where to start? The “Say Yes” crew met that question with steely determination, producing this list of best off-the-beaten-path drinking-and-eating experiences.

Consuming Hidden Dallas >

Known as the Festival of Colors, Holi is the annual Hindu celebration of the eternal and divine love of Radha Krishna, a Hindi God. In celebration colored powders are thrown in the air to mark the beginning of spring. The Dallas Festival of Colors will take place on Saturday, March 19 with the largest color party featuring DJs, food trucks, performances, and so much more.

Get colorful >

Lucky you, the Dallas Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back! No. 41 himself, Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki will be the grand marshal for the 41^st annual parade on Saturday, March 12, at 11 AM. The parade will begin on Blackwell Street and end on SMU Boulevard. In case you miss the parade, you can also join the festivities at The Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade Official Concert featuring the Toadies, 40 Acre Mule, bars, DJs, food trucks and more!

Bring out the shamrocks and learn more >

The Dallas Region has served as fodder for lyricists and tunesmiths for nearly as long as audio recordings have existed, perhaps earlier.  From blues legend to pop star, check out our list of top 10 tunes for your Dallas’ playlist – song recordings that best capture the spirit of Big D.

Your Dallas’ Playlist >

Whether you are planning your holiday staycation or visiting from out of town, witness the wonder and magic of the season through these unique Dallas Region holiday experiences.

Holiday Hidden Gems >

Time to get down and dirty to protect our planet. This month, the region will celebrate Earth Day in a series of events commemorated through cleanup days, expos, and more.

Earth X

• Filled with expos, speakers, live music, and more, Earth X (April 20-24) is a 4 day event educating and inspiring people and organizations to take action towards a more sustainable future.

Oak Cliff Earth Day

• On Sunday, April 3, Oak Cliff celebrates people and our planet at the beautiful historic Lake Cliff Park. With Dallas College as the premier sponsor, this day will highlight the uniqueness and beauty of Oak Cliff.

More Events >

The month of April brings Dallas Art Month with exhibits displayed around the region. AURORA and Downtown Dallas, Inc. bring a month-long program of projections displayed at parks and on outdoor surfaces. Video Art Nights will take place every Friday from 8 PM to midnight in April. Free to the public, each event will have live music and artisanal markets.

Where will you pop-up? >