Dallas Blooms 2024: A Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words

Dallas Blooms at the Dallas Arboretum ushers in springtime in Dallas from now through April 8, 2024. This year, the theme is A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words.   The popular floral festival features more than 500,000 spring-blooming bulbs, including tulips, daffodils, Dutch Iris, hyacinths, pansies, violas, poppies, and thousands of other spring annuals and perennials.  Beyond being a visual floral delight, Dallas Blooms transforms into a playground of joy for families, offering cherished activities like petting zoos, bubble picnics, and heartwarming story times. You and your children are invited to special Mommy and Me Mondays and Tiny Tot Tuesdays, tailor-made to spark their imaginations, and Family Fun Weekends.  Named the "Most Beautiful Springtime Destination in the U.S." Travel & Leisure During one visually stunning week, about 150 cherry trees burst with blossoms in pink and white, reminding everyone that spring has … [Read more...]

Don’t Miss Scotty McCreery in Concert at the Mesquite Arena

The Mesquite Arena will host a concert featuring country music singer Scott McCreery as part of the Mesquite Independent School District and Lone Star Legacy Gala Fundraiser. The concert is scheduled for Saturday, February 24, 2024. The doors will open at 7:30 pm, and the show will start at 8:30 pm. Scotty McCreery in ConcertMesquite ArenaSaturday, February 24, 20248:30 pm (Doors Open at 7:30 pm) Mesquite Arena is located at 1818 Rodeo Dr, Mesquite, TX 75149 Scott McCreery is an American country music singer. He is best known as the winner of the tenth season of American Idol in 2011. Since then, he has released several successful albums, including "Clear as Day," "See You Tonight," and "Seasons Change," and singles, including "Five More Minutes," "This Is It," and "In Between." He has received numerous awards and nominations for his music. Don't miss this opportunity to see Scotty McCreery sing your country music favorites live on stage! Concierge Connection has a … [Read more...]

Free Community Event at the Dallas Museum of Art: Afro-Atlantic Histories 

The Dallas Museum of Art is hosting a Free Community Day event called Afro-Atlantic Histories, which will be presented by Arthur Primas this weekend. The event is scheduled for Sunday, January 14, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Admission to the DMA's special exhibition, Afro-Atlantic Histories, will be FREE for all visitors on Sunday, January 14. So, bring your family and friends to explore the diverse visual cultures that retell the many stories of the Afro-Atlantic. You can also explore all of the museum's exhibitions on this day.   You do not need to book tickets in advance. Visit the Guest Services Desk when you arrive. The Afro-Atlantic Histories exhibition is co-organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Museu de Arte de São Paulo, in collaboration with the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The exhibition was curated by the Museu de Arte de São Paulo by Adriano Pedrosa, Artistic Director; Ayrson Heráclito, Curator; Hélio … [Read more...]

The Spookiest Halloween Events in October

Prepare yourself for some of the spookiest...scariest...most frightening Halloween events in the Dallas Fort Worth area. From Boo at the Fort Worth Zoo to trick or treating at the Dallas Arboretum and  31 days of horror movies at the Alamo Drafthouse, take a look at these spooktacular Halloween events. Pumpkin Village at the Dallas Arboretum Thru November 3 Gather the family for a visit to the biggest pumpkin patch in North Texas. See more than 100,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash at the Dallas Arboretum's nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village. This year's theme is “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown™” where they feature creative displays and themed pumpkin houses based on the 1966 classic. You will find endless opportunities for selfies and family photos with the Peanuts Gang, including Snoopy, Woodstock, Pigpen, Linus, Lucy, Franklin, Peppermint Patty, and Marcie. For ticket information, visit Autumn at the Arboretum … [Read more...]

The Iron Cowboy: The Other Dallas Cowboy

  Iron Cowboy Prepare to see some new cowboys at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington on March 1, 2014. The Iron Cowboy and The American will bring together some of the world's greatest cowboys and cowgirls. The Iron Cowboy V is the only bracket-style event on the BFTS featuring the PBR’s best 24 riders competing head-to-head for a total purse of $150,000. The winner will receive $50,000, and the opportunity to win an additional $1 million if he can ride the World Champion Bull contender in the bonus round. During this one-night only event the riders will be randomly matched against each other in a bracketed format. The rider with the highest score in each matchup advances to the next level. If neither rider in a matchup makes a qualified 8-second ride, the rider with the longest riding time will advance. The matchups continue until one cowboy prevails and is declared the “Iron Cowboy.” The American Rodeo The American, the single largest one-day cash prize event in the history of … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day is Also for Pet Lovers

Why should our pets miss out on all the Valentine’s Day fun? Even though they can’t have any chocolate hearts, there are still some fun Valentine’s Day events for pet lovers. My Furry Valentine Find your own “furry valentine” at this pet adoptions event in Uptown Dallas. Presented by Downtown Dallas Inc., The Petropolitan, and DogFit Dallas, My Furry Valentine will feature dog adoptions from Duck Team 6, Dallas Pets Alive, DFW Pug Rescue Club Inc., and Chihuahua Rescue & Transport. There will also be a pet costume contest with prizes and pet photos by Longhorn Photo Booth. Be sure to stop by from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all the fun! My Furry Valentine Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Main Street Garden 1902 Main St., Dallas, TX For more info, email [email protected] Who Do You Love? 2014 Valentine Pet Food Drive Host a pet food drive for this annual event on Friday, Feb. 21, or drop off donations at one of 50-plus sites. For a list, visit … [Read more...]