So many events happening this weekend from Earth Day to Tango and everything in between! Here are our top picks for (mostly) FREE family-friendly events happening in the DFW Metroplex April 22-24, 2016.
Friday, April 22, 2016
Earth Day Dallas
This three-day free event is held in April to celebrate progress, hope, and innovation and is the largest event in the world of its kind. Earth day Texas brings together environmental organizations, businesses, academic institutions, government agencies, speakers, interactive progreamming, and subject matter experts. Attendees will also enjouy numerous outdoor experiences, including live music, sustainable beer and food pavilions, electric bike test tracks, and family activities. Earth Day Texas creates a fun and engaging atmospher for thought and experiential learning while encouraging attendees to be the change they wish to see in the world.
When: April 22 – 24 10am-6pm
Where: Fair Park
Cost: Free
Grand Prairie Main Street Fest
Friday- 5 pm-midnight, Saturday- 9:00 am-midnight, Sunday- 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
The festival will celebrate the fun, festive, family atmosphere of Grand Prairie with 4 stages of LIVE! music featuring headlining performances by Los Lobos, Cody Canada & the Departed and more! Novelty Entertainment, Stunt Shows, Carnival Rides, an Arts & Crafts Area, Business Expo, Food and Beer Gardens, a KIDZONE and so much more! Follow their facebook page for details as they become available.
When: April 22 – 24
Where: 200 W. Main Street
Cost: FREE
Garland Heritage Celebration 2016
Celebrate Garland’s rich history on Saturday, April 23, 2016 as Downtown Garland hosts the third annual Garland Heritage Celebration. This year we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Bankhead Highway, the first year round road to stretch coast to coast. Beginning in Washington D.C. and ending in San Diego, this famous highway just happens to run right through Downtown Garland on Main Street! The day will feature musical entertainment, historic and comedic lectures, and fun for the whole family. The public is invited to learn more about Garland’s Bankhead Highway heritage by attending the many themed events at this year’s celebration, including a special exhibit in the Landmark Museum as well as depot tours. Live music and children’s activities are also planned. Top off the day with a FREE showing of Disney Pixar’s “Cars” at the Plaza Theatre at 5 p.m.
When: 10am-5pm
Where: Historic Downtown Garland, 108 N. 6th St. Garland, TX 75040
Cost: FREE
Art in the Square
Art in the Square is a family festival with plenty of fun for children of all ages.
Kids can enjoy a variety of entertainment options from performers on both the Gazebo and Sabre Main Stages. The Southlake Women’s Club charity fundraiser, 150 artists, and entertainment on two stages. Food and drink and vendor wares will be available. A Kids’ Korner offers face painting, sugar art, oil coloring and more. The Zone, for teens and tweens, has bounce houses, a rock-climbing wall and more. Festival entry is free; some activities require an extra fee.
When: 4pm-10:30pm
Where: Southlake Town Square1256 Main Street Southlake, TX 76092
Cost: FREE
Claws Exhibit Opening at Sea Life Aquarium
The Claws exhibit will host different crustaceans from around the world including mighty coconut crabs, unique porcupine crabs, lively land crabs and even lobsters. The exhibit will also feature Japanese spider crab, the largest arthropod in the world, with legs that can reach 12-feet across when fully grown. To celebrate the opening of Claws and the importance of recycling, we are working with a local artist to build a larger-than-life handcrafted crab sculpture made entirely of soda cans.
When: 10am-7:30pm
Where: Grapevine Mills Mall, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway Grapevine,Texas 76051
Cost: Starting at $12
Lone Star Vintage Show
Antiques · Vintage · Primitives · Jewelry · Art · Furniture · Books · Pottery · Glass · Vintage Clothing · Architectural/Garden & More! Antique Restorations by Sublime Antique Restorations, Specializing in the Repair and Restoration of Porcelain & Pottery Objects, Full Concessions, All Indoors
When: Noon to 5 pm
Where: Dallas Market Hall – North Hall 2200 Stemmons Freeway
Cost: Adults $6.00, Children 9-12 $3.00, Children 8 & Under Free. Tickets available at the door.
Ghostbusters Pinball Launch Party
This is HUGE! Fun Gameroom Superstore & Free Play Richardson present the Ghostbusters Pinball Launch Party! Join us at Free Play from 7pm until midnight Friday April 22nd to play the all new, super-hyped Stern Pinball Ghostbusters! This brand new machine was shipped down from Chicago just in time for this event! We’ll be slinging our homebrew “Ecto-Cooler” all night (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions availabe). Video Bob from Bob’s Prop Shop will have his incredible, INSANE Ecto-1 Movie Car Replica on site for photos! We’re going all out on this one! We’ll have movie replica proton packs, ghost traps, ecto goggles and more! Watch out for Stay-Puft! As usual, all of the games at Free Play, including the new Stern Ghostbusters, will be set to free play!
(Normal minor policies apply. Minors are welcome under the supervision of a guardian until 9:00 PM. After 9:00 PM, the arcade is 18+.)
When: 7pm to Midnight
Where: Free Play Arcade, 1730 E Beltline Rd, Richardson, TX 75081
Cost: $10
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Earth Day Dallas
This three-day free event is held in April to celebrate progress, hope, and innovation and is the largest event in the world of its kind. Earth day Texas brings together environmental organizations, businesses, academic institutions, government agencies, speakers, interactive progreamming, and subject matter experts. Attendees will also enjouy numerous outdoor experiences, including live music, sustainable beer and food pavilions, electric bike test tracks, and family activities. Earth Day Texas creates a fun and engaging atmospher for thought and experiential learning while encouraging attendees to be the change they wish to see in the world.
When: April 22 – 24 10am-6pm
Where: Fair Park
Cost: Free
Garland Heritage Celebration 2016
Celebrate Garland’s rich history on Saturday, April 23, 2016 as Downtown Garland hosts the third annual Garland Heritage Celebration. This year we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Bankhead Highway, the first year round road to stretch coast to coast. Beginning in Washington D.C. and ending in San Diego, this famous highway just happens to run right through Downtown Garland on Main Street! The day will feature musical entertainment, historic and comedic lectures, and fun for the whole family. The public is invited to learn more about Garland’s Bankhead Highway heritage by attending the many themed events at this year’s celebration, including a special exhibit in the Landmark Museum as well as depot tours. Live music and children’s activities are also planned. Top off the day with a FREE showing of Disney Pixar’s “Cars” at the Plaza Theatre at 5 p.m.
When: 10am-5pm
Where: Historic Downtown Garland, 108 N. 6th St. Garland, TX 75040
Cost: FREE
Fam Fest: Food, Art, & Music Festival 2016
We all know that the DFW Metroplex is a hot bed of some of the most talented and creative people that could rival any other large metropolitan area. Our goal with the 1st Annual F.A.M Fest is to bring together notable musicians, contemporary artists, food trucks, nonprofit organizations and local culinary rockstars to create a block party type atmosphere at this free event. Food from some of your favorite local eateries! Art show & live art exhibitions! Music performances on 2 stages by DFW’s top musicians!
When: 12pm-Midnight
Where: Shipping & Receiving 201 S Calhoun St, Fort Worth, Texas 76104
Cost: This event is FREE for all ages as well as pet friendly!
Japanese Garden Spring Festival
Enjoy traditional Japanese dance, music, martial arts, raku, tea ceremonies and more as we celebrate the year of the monkey at the Japanese Garden, located inside the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
When: Saturday, April 23rd, 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday, April 24th, 11:00am-5:00pm
Where: Fort Worth Botanical Gardens, 3300 Japanese Garden Ln, Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Cost: Adults $8.00, Children (4-12yrs.) $4.00, Children 3 years and younger are free Members are free
Claws Exhibit Opening at Sea Life Aquarium
The Claws exhibit will host different crustaceans from around the world including mighty coconut crabs, unique porcupine crabs, lively land crabs and even lobsters. The exhibit will also feature Japanese spider crab, the largest arthropod in the world, with legs that can reach 12-feet across when fully grown. To celebrate the opening of Claws and the importance of recycling, we are working with a local artist to build a larger-than-life handcrafted crab sculpture made entirely of soda cans.
When: 10am-7:30pm
Where: Grapevine Mills Mall, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway Grapevine,Texas 76051
Cost: Starting at $12
ReMarket in Cedar Hill
ReMarket is a monthly community market in Downtown Cedar Hill featuring local vendors, art, music, food, fresh produce and more.
When: 10am-2pm
Where: Downtown Houston St. at Texas St. Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Cost: Free
Lone Star Vintage Show
Antiques · Vintage · Primitives · Jewelry · Art · Furniture · Books · Pottery · Glass · Vintage Clothing · Architectural/Garden & More! Antique Restorations by Sublime Antique Restorations, Specializing in the Repair and Restoration of Porcelain & Pottery Objects, Full Concessions, All Indoors
When: 9am-5pm
Where: Dallas Market Hall – North Hall 2200 Stemmons Freeway
Cost: Adults $6.00, Children 9-12 $3.00, Children 8 & Under Free. Tickets available at the door.
Grand Prairie Main Street Fest
Friday- 5 pm-midnight, Saturday- 9:00 am-midnight, Sunday- 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
The festival will celebrate the fun, festive, family atmosphere of Grand Prairie with 4 stages of LIVE! music featuring headlining performances by Los Lobos, Cody Canada & the Departed and more! Novelty Entertainment, Stunt Shows, Carnival Rides, an Arts & Crafts Area, Business Expo, Food and Beer Gardens, a KIDZONE and so much more! Follow their facebook page for details as they become available.
When: April 22 – 24
Where: 200 W. Main Street
Cost: FREE
Art in the Square
Art in the Square is a family festival with plenty of fun for children of all ages.
Kids can enjoy a variety of entertainment options from performers on both the Gazebo and Sabre Main Stages. The Southlake Women’s Club charity fundraiser, 150 artists, and entertainment on two stages. Food and drink and vendor wares will be available. A Kids’ Korner offers face painting, sugar art, oil coloring and more. The Zone, for teens and tweens, has bounce houses, a rock-climbing wall and more. Festival entry is free; some activities require an extra fee.
When: 4pm-10:30pm
Where: Southlake Town Square1256 Main Street Southlake, TX 76092
Cost: FREE
Deep Ellum Spring Gallery Walk
Explore neighborhood galleries at the Deep Ellum Spring Gallery Walk on Saturday, April 23rd. Join us for any or all of the day’s activities within one of Dallas’ most culturally vibrant, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods, filled with an eclectic mix of shops, boutiques, restaurants, pubs, and music venues. Gallery Walk – The Deep Ellum Gallery Walk is a free, self-guided tour of neighborhood art galleries that offers a tantalizing day of world-class art for every style and budget. Spend the day immersed in an array of exhibits WFAA calls “a one-of-a-kind experience” and CBS/DFW touts as one of the “Best Date Ideas for Art Lovers”. Check the post at the top of this page (coming soon) for gallery list, hours, and exhibition details. Maps will be available at 2650-B Main St. Artist Open Studios at Continental Gin – Deep Ellum’s historic Continental Gin Buildling celebrates its biannual Artists Open Studio featuring some of Dallas’ finest artists and their work. Doors open Friday, April 22 from 6:00 – 10:00 PM and Saturday, April 23 from 2:00 – 8:00 PM. Entry is free.
Dia Del Niño at the Latino Cultural Center, 11am-5pm – Join the LCC and the Texas Puerto Rican Foundation in celebrating Dia del Niño. This will be a fun day filled with carnival games, magic tricks, art crafts, balloons, face-painting and special performances by Hispanics guest clowns (Payasos) Moñoño, Rainbow, Junito, Adonai, Poco-Pelo and Trapito. Visit the Barnyard Petting Zoo with your kids which will be filled with over 20 fun furry guests. Grand Stage Show at 2:30 p.m. More Info: http://
When: Noon-10pm
Where: 2650-B Main St., Dallas TX 75226
Cost: FREE
Kwestival at Klyde Warren Park
Dallas Kwestival will transform Klyde Warren Park into a mini version of Dallas, where 15 local neighborhoods are represented by top local vendors, infuencers, and artists. Visitors can peruse the different neighborhood tents and try out local eats, treats, swag and more. This family-friendly event is free to attend.
When: 11am-5pm
Where: 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201
Cost: Free
The Secret Life of Pigeons at Klyde Warren Park
Kirtan, musical meditation, stems from ancient India. It is the yoga of music and the main practice of Bhakti yoga, the yoga of love. In kirtan, heart-soothing mantras are sung accompanied by classical Indian instruments as well as acoustic western instruments. The fun of kirtan is that everyone can get involved with the music by singing and playing along. If you are a musician, please feel free to bring an acoustic instrument.
When: 1pm-2pm
Where: 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201
Cost: Free
Kirtan at Klyde Warren Park
Trinity River Audubon Center presents: “The Secret Life of Pigeons.” Come join us at Klyde Warren Park for our Pigeon Presentation, live pigeons, pigeon origami, homing pigeon messages, and more! At the end of the event audience members will release our homing pigeons to return home to the Trinity River Audubon Center. See your messages posted at the center and on our website!
When: 4pm-6pm
Where: 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201
Cost: Free
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
The 36th Season of Scarborough Renaissance Festival® will be interactive fun for everyone – 16th Century style! Weekends April 9 – May 30. Armored jousts, Birds of Prey, 23 stages of Renaissance entertainment, exquisite crafts, artisan demonstrations and more! Plan to step back in time, for the time of your life!
When: April 8 – May 30, 10am-7pm
Where: 2511 FM 66 Waxahachie, TX 75167
Cost: Adults $19 online, $25 at gate
Date Night in the Park
Bring a date, a group of friends, or fly solo as you enjoy live music, dinner, and a movie under the stars! Choose from your choice of DFW’s most popular food trucks. Try out some local brews while listening to tunes and then stick around for the feature presentation. Movie voting will be available soon on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/
Childcare is available off-site at the Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center the same night for $10/child. Pre-registration is required by Thursday, April 21. For ages 3 – 12. Contact 972.247.4607 for more information on childcare.
When: 5:30pm
Where: Farmers Branch Historical Park 2540 Farmers Branch Ln, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234
Cost: Free
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Earth Day Dallas
This three-day free event is held in April to celebrate progress, hope, and innovation and is the largest event in the world of its kind. Earth day Texas brings together environmental organizations, businesses, academic institutions, government agencies, speakers, interactive progreamming, and subject matter experts. Attendees will also enjouy numerous outdoor experiences, including live music, sustainable beer and food pavilions, electric bike test tracks, and family activities. Earth Day Texas creates a fun and engaging atmospher for thought and experiential learning while encouraging attendees to be the change they wish to see in the world.
When: April 22 – 24 10am-6pm
Where: Fair Park
Cost: Free
Grand Prairie Main Street Fest
Friday- 5 pm-midnight, Saturday- 9:00 am-midnight, Sunday- 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
The festival will celebrate the fun, festive, family atmosphere of Grand Prairie with 4 stages of LIVE! music featuring headlining performances by Los Lobos, Cody Canada & the Departed and more! Novelty Entertainment, Stunt Shows, Carnival Rides, an Arts & Crafts Area, Business Expo, Food and Beer Gardens, a KIDZONE and so much more! Follow their facebook page for details as they become available.
When: April 22 – 24
Where: 200 W. Main Street
Cost: FREE
Art in the Square
Art in the Square is a family festival with plenty of fun for children of all ages.
Kids can enjoy a variety of entertainment options from performers on both the Gazebo and Sabre Main Stages. The Southlake Women’s Club charity fundraiser, 150 artists, and entertainment on two stages. Food and drink and vendor wares will be available. A Kids’ Korner offers face painting, sugar art, oil coloring and more. The Zone, for teens and tweens, has bounce houses, a rock-climbing wall and more. Festival entry is free; some activities require an extra fee.
When: 11am-6pm
Where: Southlake Town Square1256 Main Street Southlake, TX 76092
Cost: FREE
Claws Exhibit Opening at Sea Life Aquarium
The Claws exhibit will host different crustaceans from around the world including mighty coconut crabs, unique porcupine crabs, lively land crabs and even lobsters. The exhibit will also feature Japanese spider crab, the largest arthropod in the world, with legs that can reach 12-feet across when fully grown. To celebrate the opening of Claws and the importance of recycling, we are working with a local artist to build a larger-than-life handcrafted crab sculpture made entirely of soda cans.
When: 11am-5:30pm
Where: Grapevine Mills Mall, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway Grapevine,Texas 76051
Cost: Starting at $12
Japanese Garden Spring Festival
Enjoy traditional Japanese dance, music, martial arts, raku, tea ceremonies and more as we celebrate the year of the monkey at the Japanese Garden, located inside the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
When: Saturday, April 23rd, 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday, April 24th, 11:00am-5:00pm
Where: Fort Worth Botanical Gardens, 3300 Japanese Garden Ln, Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Cost: Adults $8.00, Children (4-12yrs.) $4.00, Children 3 years and younger are free Members are free
Lone Star Vintage Show
Antiques · Vintage · Primitives · Jewelry · Art · Furniture · Books · Pottery · Glass · Vintage Clothing · Architectural/Garden & More! Antique Restorations by Sublime Antique Restorations, Specializing in the Repair and Restoration of Porcelain & Pottery Objects, Full Concessions, All Indoors
When: 9am-5pm
Where: Dallas Market Hall – North Hall 2200 Stemmons Freeway
Cost: Adults $6.00, Children 9-12 $3.00, Children 8 & Under Free. Tickets available at the door.
African Dance with Fihankra Dance & Fitness Studio
Bring the whole family to learn and enjoy this unique style of dance!
Fihankra Dance & Fitness Studio is Dallas’ Premier Studio for Dance and fitness. We serve over 3,000 diverse members, and have over 800 Lifetime Members! Our mission is to offer the largest variety and dance & fitness forms, at a very affordable rate–making it easy for families to stay healthy while having fun! Located in the heart of downtown Dallas’ historic Deep Ellum section, on Main St–our studio is accessible for everyone, by car, DART, bike trail or a simple walk for those who live nearby.
When: 4pm-6pm
Where: Kylde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201
Cost: Free
Tango in the Park
Listen, dance and delight in the magic of tango in Klyde Warren Park. Revel in the romance of Argentine tango music and dancing under the stars at Tango in the Park.
5:30 pm: Introduction to Tango lesson with Dallas masters, 6:15 pm: Tango Dance Performance, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm: DJ spinning a mix of traditional and alternative tango music, Open dance floor till 10pm
When: 5:30pm-10pm
Where: 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201
Cost: Free
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