The 38th Annual GrapeFest—A Texas Wine Experience will take place in Grapevine, Texas, from September 12 to 15. This year's theme is "All About the Global Wines and Lone Star Vibes." It is considered the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Savor award-winning wines from international vineyards alongside some of Texas's best wines. You and your friends can experience wines from three premier wine valleys of the world: Barossa, Australia; Krems, Austria; and Parras, Mexico, in the International Wine Experience sponsored by Gaylord Texan Resort. Champagne and sparkling wine will be served by the glass at Champagne Terrace, sponsored by Hilton DFW Lakes rosés at the Rosé Rendezvous at the Gazebo, sponsored by Messina Hof and Landon Wineries; it will be all about the blush and rosés, featuring live music, pink décor, and an array of photo opportunities. Wine enthusiasts can also take their knowledge to the next level with the Barossa Premium Wine Experience and Master … [Read more...]
Get Ready to Groove to the Sounds of Jazz this Labor Day weekend!
Riverfront Jazz Festival Downtown Dallas will be filled with music at the Riverfront Jazz Festival from August 30 to September 1. The Black Academy of Arts and Letters will host the Festival at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center over Labor Day Weekend. The three-day music festival will feature performances in a diverse range of genres, including jazz, R&B, soul, blues, and neo-soul. Don't worry about the Texas heat; all performances will be indoors. Food trucks will be located on Canton and Akard Streets, close to the performance venue. Artists Scheduled to Perform Friday, August 30 The Festival will be jammin' New Orleans style, so bring your decorative umbrellas and hankies for 2nd line party! Saturday, August 31 The Arena Stage will be smokin' hot with a special tribute to great jazz singers: Cab Calloway, Al Jarreau, Joe Williams, Al Hibbler, George Benson, Nat "King" Cole, Billy Eckstine, Oscar Brown, Jr., Jon … [Read more...]
It’s Not Too Late to Experience DFW Restaurant Week 2024
Clear your calendar! DFW Restaurant Week – the Metroplex’s largest annual culinary event – is happening this month with nearly 150 local restaurants serving up delicious prix fixe meals benefiting the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and Lena Pope. Metroplex area foodies can explore Dallas-Fort Worth one bite at a time during the 28th annual DFW Restaurant Week, an entire month of dining, now through September 1. The culinary excitement is happening at participating restaurants, so make your reservations before it's too late! … [Read more...]
5 Fun and Fabulous Family-Friendly Summer Activities in Dallas Fort Worth
When the Texas heat becomes unbearable, it's time to find indoor activities to stay cool and have fun in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Fortunately, there are plenty of family-friendly options to keep everyone entertained this Summer. Here are some fun and exciting indoor activities you and your family will love this Summer. Crayola Experience Plano Let your child's creativity run wild at the Crayola Experience. With 22 hands-on attractions, including a live manufacturing show, a melt-and-mold station, and a Drip Art activity, this indoor adventure is perfect for sparking the imagination. The Crayola Experience is a colorful wonderland of adventure for the whole family. For more information and tickets, visit www.crayolaexperience.com/plano … [Read more...]
Make Your Reservations for DFW Restaurant Week 2024: Dining for a Cause
The 28th annual DFW Restaurant Week will take place from August 5 to September 1, 2024, offering food enthusiasts a month-long opportunity to explore the culinary delights of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. It is the largest annual culinary celebration in the Metroplex and features nearly 150 local restaurants serving their exclusive and carefully crafted prix-fixe menus. … [Read more...]
Fun Summer Date Night Ideas for Dallas – Fort Worth
Are you looking for fun and exciting date night ideas in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for July and August 2024? Get ready to ignite some fun this Summer for your date nights in Dallas, Fort Worth! From exciting concerts to indoor activities and events, here are five fantastic options to make your summer evenings unforgettable. Whether you're single or a couple, there are plenty of options for enjoying concerts, music, indoor activities, and events. Here are some fantastic ideas for creating an unforgettable summer date night: … [Read more...]
Fun Ways to Stay Cool Indoors this Summer
Beat the Summer Heat in North Texas - Part 2 The end-of-summer weather in North Texas is still beating down on us. So we have a few suggestions for where you can stay cool indoors and have fun. From movie theaters to museums, here are some fun things to do to stay cool indoors. Let's Go to the Movies Forget about preparing a meal in a hot kitchen. Why not treat the family to dinner and a movie at the Alamo Drafthouse or the Studio Movie Grill? You can enjoy watching the latest summer blockbuster movies and re-live the excitement of seeing dinosaurs with a 30th-anniversary viewing of Jurassic Park. Or see Paul Newman in the 1963 classic, Hud at the Palace Theater in Grapevine, TX. Visit a Museum The Dallas-Fort Worth area has many wonderful museums. They are the perfect place to spend a cool afternoon or evening. You can see beautiful artwork, listen to music, and even enjoy a lovely meal at one of the museum’s cafes. In addition to seeing great works of art at … [Read more...]
Celebrate Independence Day 2024 at These Spectacular North Texas Events
The 4th of July is right around the corner, and that means it's time to start making plans to celebrate America's birthday in style! North Texas always goes big for the patriotic holiday, with countless festivals, concerts, and jaw-dropping fireworks displays. Here are some of the best events happening around the DFW metroplex in 2024: Fair Park Fourth (Dallas) July 4th, 2024One of the largest 4th of July celebrations in the country, Fair Park Fourth features an all-day festival with live music, food trucks, family activities, and more. But the real star of the show is the incredible fireworks finale, one of the most spectacular pyrotechnic displays in the nation set to a choreographed musical soundtrack. Kaboomtown (Addison) July 3rd, 2024The annual Kaboomtown in Addison is known for having one of the best 4th of July fireworks shows in DFW. But before the night sky lights up, enjoy an afternoon and evening festival with live music, a petting zoo, a children's parade, air … [Read more...]