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If you’re a resident living in the nearby Dallas region, get ready for a new bit of fun and excitement!   Running from April 29 th to May 15 th , Frisco is hosting the Frisco Fair! This amazing festival features over 80 carnival rides, games, music, food, and art! Visitors can enjoy some tasty classics like Fletcher’s famous corn dogs, as well as food from local chefs and restaurants in the region!   Additional attractions will feature plenty of old favorites like the Ferris Wheel, carnival games, tilt-a-whirl, swings, coasters, and more! And the great part? The fair itself is FREE to enter, with all the rides and food using tickets that can be pre-purchased or purchased directly at the fair. It’s the perfect weekend experience for those looking for a bit of fun and excitement, or just people looking to spend some quality time with friends and family!   Dallas is highly convenient when it comes to having quick reach to all the biggest events and celebrations! Whether you...

That hot weather is definitely coming down in the weeks ahead! It’s best to start planning your personalized summer vacation while you can, especially if you’re looking for a bit of cooling off after a long day of fun in the sun!   Phoenix’s Hurricane Harbor is a wonderful place to make a splash with some excellent water-themed experiences! Dip into cool pools, ride the waves, enjoy some refreshing drinks and snacks, and experience an all-around stellar day out with family and friends at this amazing theme park experience! Hurricane Harbor is a hugely successful entertainment hotspot for so many locals in the area, whether you’re looking to kill a few hours with some great fun and excitement, or if you’re looking for a terrific way to spend the weekend!   Plus, there are great summer-sale season passes as well to help you find the most financially lucrative experience! Your kids will absolutely love the splash zones, kiddie park, and float-focused rides that are sure to...

The Dallas Arboretum has never been a stranger to providing its guests with plenty of exquisite sights and fresh air! And since Spring is now fully in bloom, there’s no stopping guests from getting the chance to fully take advantage of some truly spectacular weather and colorful arrangements!    This weekend, guests can experience the Dallas Arboretum’s amazing Dallas Blooms event—the largest annual floral festival in the Southwest. An annual event, this year’s theme will focus on intricate Avian life, particularly that of the majestic peacock! The “Birds in Paradise” exhibit will feature larger-than-life peacock topiaries along with more than 500,000 spring-blooming bulbs for your viewing pleasure. There will be 100 varieties of spring bulbs, thousands of azaleas, and hundreds of Japanese cherry trees. But that is barely even the tip of the iceberg as the Arboretum boasts plenty of breathtaking plants, flowers, and butterflies!   It is the perfect natural settin...

Austin knows how to keep things classy. And I truly mean that--there’s always an event going on that’s tailor-made for special occasions, family get-togethers, and romantic nights out.  On Saturday, April 17th, Austin is preparing a special Moonlight & Music event for everyone to enjoy! This outdoor event will feature a safe socially-distanced atmosphere, along with the kind of pomp and polish you’d expect from an engaging outing in a luxurious bohemian-inspired environment. There will be low-floor seating, dried floral arrangements, twinkle lights, and candlelight--perfect for a date with your special someone! But let’s not forget about the bigger things. This event will feature gourmet pizza by Marye’s, wine, bubbles, or beer. Plus, guests can enjoy some exquisite live music, along with an available choice of a complimentary bottle of red, rose, and white wine. Vegetarian options will also be available upon request so that everyone can enjoy.  Austin always knows how to ...

The Nutcracker Market! It’s finally here! Or, at least, the Spring edition of it is!  For those of you who are new to this, the Nutcracker Market is one of the most exciting shopping experiences of the year in Houston! Every Spring and Winter, an exciting selection of local vendors gathers at NRG Stadium to sell some truly unique items. From food to clothing to toys and art, guests can expect to fill their bags with all that catches their fancy from the stalls. And the best part? Not only do the proceeds go to great independent vendors, but also to fund the special Houston theater production of the Nutcracker!  While the Spring edition of the Nutcracker Market is typically smaller in scale, you can still expect all the finest of shopping options if you’re looking for some much-needed socialization and fun. I have fond memories of going with my mother back in the time before Covid. I always look forward to the tasty selection of snacks they have there, from fresh chocolate chip...

Now don’t play coy with me, Dallas residents. I know you. I know exactly how you work. And like Austin, you love looking at the bizarre and unusual. Don’t try to deny it--I don’t blame you. I love it just as much as you do. And when it comes to things both unusual, brightly-colored, and FUN, I’m always game, especially for what I have in store for you here. Dallas is adding a bit of spring to everyone’s steps this April with the Big Bounce America tour. This exciting event features the largest touring inflatable exhibit in the entire world! And the king attraction is the world’s largest inflatable bounce house, the most GINORMOUS bounce castle on the planet! It includes a basketball court, a giant slide, and a massive ball pit. And at the center of it all is a world-class DJ playing a variety of sweet soundtracks to give off a superb nightclub-esque atmosphere. I can already hear your kids squealing. And the great thing is that parents and adults can enjoy just as much as they certainl...

After being cooped up inside for months on end, have you ever stopped and wished for some much-needed taste and atmosphere added to your schedule?  Not that you’re not already a true showman of the arts and modern sensibilities, of course! But when it comes to great things to do around the Houston area, you’ll find that there’s no finer place to be than the Texas Wine & Art Festival!  The Texas Wine & Art Festival is a FREE-ADMISSION event located in the Old Town Spring area and features some wonderful attractions and exhibits. Running from April 10th to April 11th, you and your family and friends can experience a deliciously tasteful adventure at this sunny market event! Guests can enjoy some exquisite samples of wine from some of the best Texas wineries in town with the opportunity to purchase a bottle of their favorites! Talented Texas artists will be there to showcase their lovely displays of photography, clothing, hand-made jewelry, paintings, crafts, and more! An...