If you're looking for things to do this weekend in North Texas, KRLD has you covered. There are plenty of things to do this weekend, including Bedford Beats and Eats Fest, DSO: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert, Granbury Labor Day Weekend Festival & more!
Bedford Beats and Eats Fest
Generations Park at Boys Ranch will be rockin’ with the return of Bedford Beats and Eats Fest, featuring the Randy Rogers Band. This FREE event will feature a fantastic line-up of performers, a kid’s zone, activities, vendors, plenty of food trucks, alcohol, and more.
Where: Generations Park at Boys Ranch, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford
When: Saturday, August 31 at 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
More info: https://bedfordtx.gov/970/Bedford-Beats-and-Eats-Fest
Billy Bob’s: The Wilder Blue (Friday) / John Waite (Saturday)
Where: Billy Bob’s Fort Worth
When: Friday at 10 p.m., Saturday at 10 p.m.
Cost: $20 - $32
More info: https://billybobstexas.com/events
DMA: Frida: Beyond the Myth
Composed of over 60 works across media—paintings, drawings, prints, and photographs—the exhibitionwill explore the life of one of the 20th century’s most well-documented artists, who continues to elude our understanding of her as an individual.
Where: Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas
When: August 21 - November 17
Cost: $20
More info: https://dma.org/art/exhibitions/frida-beyond-myth
DSO: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert
Get ready to fight a dragon, swim with merpeople, and find out just who put Harry’s name in the Goblet of Fire™! For the first time ever, audiences can rediscover the magic of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ while a live symphony orchestra performs Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score.
Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas
When: August 29-Sept 1
Cost: $71
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Dallas Arboretum: Labor Day Family Fun Weekend
Spend Labor Day weekend at the Dallas Arboretum! Find a shady spot in the garden and enjoy a picnic with friends and family. Visit the Country Critters Petting Zoo daily from 9am-1pm, and don’t miss Window to the Wild on September 1 from 10:30-11:30am. Plus, enjoy live music every day from 12-4pm. Thanks to a gift from the William G. Kelley Family, guests paying for general garden admission will also receive free entrance to the Children’s Adventure Garden on August 31 – September 2.
Where: Dallas Arboretum, Dallas
When: Saturday, August 31 to Monday, September 2
Cost: $3 (for Saturday) / $10-$16 for Sunday and Monday
More info: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-activities/labor-day-family-fun-weekend/
Dan + Shay
Dan + Shay: Heartbreak On The Map Tour
Where: Dos Equis Pavilion, 1818 1st Ave, Dallas
When: Friday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $41 and up
More info: https://www.danandshay.com/tour
Destination: Dinosaurs at The Dallas Zoo
Step into a prehistoric park and wander among the shadows of over 100 life-sized colossal giants. Hear their mighty roars echo through time, experience the chills of their hisses, and prepare to meet their living descendants who share our world today. Uncover the secrets of these ancient creatures in one of the largest immersive dinosaur exhibits in the country, featuring more than 100 dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes, opportunities to meet living descendants of dinosaurs throughout the zoo, selfie-saurus stations and photo ops, almost 40 animatronic dinosaurs, a dinosaur cave, a kid zone with fossil dig boxes, and dino-themed crafts and activities.
Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Dallas
When: Daily through September 30
Cost: Zoo admission + $6 PUBLIC | $4 MEMBERS
More info: https://www.dallaszoo.com/destinationdinosaurs/
Dinosaurs Live!
Visitors can explore a half-mile nature trail featuring eleven life-size animatronic dinosaurs that move and roar. The exhibit also includes interesting facts about various dinosaurs, stationary baby dinosaurs for kids to play on, and photo ops with a Tyrannosaurus rex and Pachyrhinosaurus. An outdoor hadrosaur fossil dig will inspire budding paleontologists. The exhibit is included with general admission and free for Heard Museum members.
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, McKinney
When: August 31 - February 19, 2025
Cost: $9-$12
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FWBG: Seward Johnson Sculptures in the Garden
Twenty-one life-size sculptures by the late artist Seward Johnson will be on display throughout the Garden, Mar. 1 – Sept. 1, 2024. This head-turning exhibit of “living” art will take Garden guests by surprise as they encounter sculptures that fool the eye and beg for double takes. Strategically placed to blend with their surroundings, Mr. Johnson’s unique creations strive to make everyday occurrences special and bring classic art to life.
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth
When: March 1 - September 1
Cost: Included with general admission: $6 - $12
More info: https://fwbg.org/events/seward-johnson-sculptures/
FWSO: Stars of the Symphony
A trio of Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra musicians take the spotlight in a special performance celebrating the skill of Cowtown’s own musicians. First, Principal Violist DJ Cheek will perform Bruch’s achingly sweet Romance for viola and orchestra. English horn player Tim Daniels stars as the majestic voice of the swan in Sibelius’ epic tone poem Swan of Tuonela, and Principal Trumpeter Kyle Sherman gives voice to Tartini’s graceful and precise Concerto in D Major, a testament to the splendor of Italian baroque music.
Where: Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth
When: Saturday, August 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $32 and up
More Info: https://fwsymphony.org/24-25-season/specials/stars-of-the-symphony
George W. Bush Presidential Center: Freedom Matters
Freedom Matters uses rare artifacts and historical documents, interactive activities, and personal perspectives to examine the concept of freedom: where it comes from, what it means, what free societies look like, and the role of the individual in protecting and spreading freedom around the world.
Where: George W. Bush Presidential Center, 2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas
When: Daily through December 31, 2024
Cost: $20 - $26
More Info: https://www.bushcenter.org/events-and-exhibits/freedom-matters
Granbury Labor Day Weekend Festival
To wrap up the summer, the Historic Granbury Merchants Association is hosting a fun, family-friendly, and free event—the Labor Day Weekend Festival and Sidewalk Sale. Vendors will be lined up around the Square, and local shops will be buzzing with special Labor Day sidewalk sales. Kids can enjoy activities at the Plaza under the Pavilion. At the city beach, you’ll find all your favorite water activities, including kayaking, tubing, bike rentals, stand-up paddleboards, and more.
Where: Historic Granbury Square, Granbury
When: Friday, August 30 - Monday, September 2 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Heard Natural Science Museum Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden
The butterfly house includes native species, which vary by season and what is available from suppliers. Our butterfly garden is filled with host plants that naturally attract these lovely creatures.You may even find a few ideas to try in your own garden! It’s also a great setting for nature photography and portraiture.
Where: Heard Natural Science Museum, 1 Nature Place, McKinney
When: Now - September 28
Cost: Free with general admission
More Info: https://www.heardmuseum.org/native-texas-butterfly-house-garden/
Labor Day Luau
ALOHHHH-HA! Wrap up your summer Hawaiian-style at Legacy Hall’s 5th annual Labor Day Weekend Luau on Sunday, September 1st. Hang loose in the outdoor Lexus Box Garden all day long with traditional hula and haka dancers from Tupulaga Samoa, a kids only hula hoop contest and our ever popular family-friendly limbo competition. Enjoy Captain Morgan Mai Tai’s and vibe to live music by Kenny Chesney tribute, Barefoot Nation, Jimmy Buffett tribute Last Shaker of Salt, and a tribute to Yacht Rock from Sugar the Band.
Where: Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano
When: Sunday, September 1 from Noon - 10 p.m.
Cost: $5 for GM; $65 for VIP
More Info: https://legacyfoodhall.com/event/5th-annual-labor-day-luau/
Levitt Pavilion Free Fall Concerts
It’s a big weekend for free concerts at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington. Friday night, catch Ray Wylie Hubbard with Dallas Burrow. On Saturday night it’s The Drifters with Gabby & The Byrds. And on Sunday catch Jenny and The Mexicats with Carlos Ramos.
Where: Levitt Pavilion, Arlington
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: https://levittpavilionarlington.org/
Meow Wolf: The Real Unreal
Is it real? Is it a dream? Is it Meow Wolf’s fourth permanent exhibition? Yes. Get to know the unknown in this mind-bending, interactive art experience located at Grapevine Mills. Explore the transformative power of creative energy at Meow Wolf’s The Real Unreal. When an ordinary family encounters the extraordinary, an inspiring tale of chosen family, community, and the power of imagination unfolds within a mesmerizing, interactive artscape. Featuring a massive collaboration between Texas and Santa Fe based artists, Meow Wolf Grapevine expands into a new era of art and storytelling.
Where: Meow Wolf Grapevine, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy Suite 253, Grapevine
When: Daily
Cost: $20 and up
More Info: https://meowwolf.com/
Omari Dillard: Soul Violinist
With a sultry sound like none other, The Soul Violinist is a must-see in this lifetime. Couples will fall in love again, fellas will relax their mind, ladies can let their hair down, and all will be exhilarated.
Where: Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, Dallas
When: Saturday, August 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $48 and up
More Info: https://attpac.org/event/omari-dillard
PlantCon International Dallas
PlantCon is an immersive weekend experience that allows plant lovers from all over to meet and get to know one another while enjoying workshops, presentations, and parties! It features a 150 vendor plant market with sellers from around the globe, seminars and workshops from field experts, and exhibitions from the plant world’s leading brands.
Where: Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center, Allen
When: Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1 from 10 AM–6:30 PM
Cost: $35 (14 and under free)
More info: https://www.plantcon.org/
Primetime: Improvised Action Movie
Coming to Dallas Comedy Club this August for three nights only: Improvised Action Movie. An explosively funny double-feature blockbuster event featuring some of the best improvisers in Texas. This immersive audience experience incorporates your ideas into a completely improvised action movie-- and its horrifically hilarious direct-to-DVD sequel.
Where: Dallas Comedy Club, 3036 Elm St, Dallas
When: Friday, August 30 at 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $15
More info: https://dallas-comedyclub.com/primetime/
Prismatic Art Pop-Up Experience
Explore a never-before imagined universe of color!
Leave your expectations at the door and see the world through a completely new lens at the hit new pop-up PRISMATIC. Immerse yourself in rooms each decorated with one single color & theme, designed and built by local high school students. Open to the public: June 1-September 29 on Fridays-Sundays, Prismatic also offers adult (21+) only nights on Thursdays.
Where: South Side on Lamar, 1409 S Lamar St, Dallas
When: August 29-Sept 1; Sept 5-8; Sept 12-15; Sept 19-22; Sept 26-29
Cost: $20 and up
More info: https://sparkdallas.org/prismatic/
Riverfront Jazz Festival
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters is set to host its Seventh Annual Riverfront Jazz Festival, showcasing a diverse lineup of talent across genres like jazz, pop, soul, R&B, blues, and neo-soul. Headlining the two main stages are big names like CeeLo Green, Jeffrey Osborne, Cassandra Wilson, Ginuwine, Sheila E., Ruben Studdard, and Patrice Rushen. The festival will also spotlight emerging artists on a dedicated stage, offering a platform for rising stars.
Where: Black Academy of Arts and Letters, 650 S Griffin St, Dallas
When: August 30 - September 1
Cost: $85 and up
More info: https://www.tbaalriverfrontjazzfestival.org/
Safari Splash at The Fort Worth Zoo
Grab a shaded lounge chair, sip on a cold soft drink or lemonade, and let the kids revel in the 14,000 square-foot splash zone at Fort Worth Zoo. Safari Splash features four slides, a water dump tower, a fill wall for water toys, animal-shaped water cannons, and a special play area for toddlers, ensuring fun for everyone.
Where: Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth
When: Now - September 2
Cost: General admission + $6
More info: https://www.fortworthzoo.org/safari-splash
Sexyy Red
SEXYY RED 4 PRESIDENT TOUR - featuring Kodak Black, Hunxho, Loe Shimmy and BlakeIANA.
Where: Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St, Fort Worth
When: Friday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $45 and up
More info: https://dickiesarena.com/event/2023-08-30-sexyy-red/
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