Weekend Picks

Upgrade your whole dang weekend with this week's best concerts, nightlife, exhibits and more.

Things to Do This Weekend
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Fun Things to Do This Weekend

With so many things to do in Dallas, how do you choose what to do? Make the most of this weekend with our editor’s picks. From professional sports to neighborhood festivals and all the events that locals love, there’s always something happening in Dallas. Find everything from the best concerts and nightlife to museum exhibits and things to do with the kids.

Nov 15
United Way Centennial Celebration Presented by PepsiCo

Celebrate 100 years of community impact with United Way of Metropolitan Dallas at the Centennial Celebration presented by PepsiCo, featuring headlining performances by global icon, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and philanthropist Janet Jackson and country superstar Blake Shelton at Cotton Bowl Stadium.

This milestone event includes:

Taste United Food & Wine Festival powered by Vistra: 3:00 – 7:00 PM

Patron Dinner presented by Kimberly-Clark: 5:00 PM

Grand Finale Concert presented by PepsiCo: 7:30 PM

Learn more about the night at UnitedWayDallas.org/100.

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Other Events Coming Soon To Dallas

Oct 28 — Jan 4, 2026
Colorful Memories, November 22 Through a Child’s Eyes
Now on Display until January 4, 2026 Seventh Floor Gallery In the wake of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, filmmaker…
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Oct 28 — Jan 4, 2026
Bug Lab Exhibit
Discover the hidden brilliance of bugs at the Bug Lab exhibit at the Perot Museum. Experience larger-than-life models, immersive bug chambers, and…
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Oct 28 — Feb 9, 2026
Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations
Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations is the first exhibition to fully explore the pioneering British-American artist's work through the lens of its…
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Oct 15
Taco Bout Dallas — El Califa de León Pop-Up
El Califa de León, Mexico City’s legendary taquería, to Texas for a limited-run 14-day, culinary pop-up presented by Melinda’s at University Park…
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Oct 28 — Oct 31
Alice — Plague Mask Players
Alice: A Variation on Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland is a new take on Carroll’s classic that tells the story of a…
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Oct 24
Live Oak Summer Music Series x Codigo Tequila x TX Whiskey
Warm weather means patio season and Fearing’s Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas welcomes locals to unwind and enjoy lively performances during this…
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Nov 1 — Dec 20
Kids Craft Series
Join our Kids Craft Series for a fun-filled day of music, crafts, treats, and more—while supplies last! Come ready to explore your…
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Oct 28
Civil Discourse Series: Reimagining Immigration — Toward a Just and Functional System
The issues of border security, unauthorized migration, and deportations fill headlines, yet the nuances and multifaceted factors underlying these issues rarely reach…
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Oct 28
Aknvas: A First Look + Lunch
Welcome to our Aknvas: A First Look + Lunch event! Join us at The Crescent Club for an exclusive preview of our…
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Oct 28
Family Magic and Comedy Show with Mike Williams
Get the whole family together for a fun and laugh filled magic show! Join DFW's funniest magic man Mike Williams at the…
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Oct 28
Dreamland at Sweet Tooth Hotel
Prepare to be completely immersed in the captivating world of interactive art at Sweet Tooth Hotel's Downtown Dallas Flagship Location! Explore our…
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Oct 28
Bren Rapp Presents MURROW by Joseph Vitale
The words belong to American icon Edward R. Murrow. The events belong to history. The circumstances they can help to change are…
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Dallas Weather Forecast

Tuesday, Oct 28
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Wednesday, Oct 29
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Tuesday, Nov 04
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Thursday, Nov 06
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Saturday, Nov 08
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Sunday, Nov 09
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Monday, Nov 10
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Tuesday, Nov 11
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Wednesday, Nov 12
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