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Hope you’re feeling hungry, Dallas residents! This latest event is something that’s sure to wet your taste buds!   On Saturday, May 21 st , the Touchdown Club of Dallas will be hosting its Big Texas BBQ event, located at the famous Cotton Bowl Stadium! This stellar annual experience features Dallas residents with an absolutely divine taste of some greasy goodness with some of the best ribs, brisket, and appetizers you’re not going to want to miss!   Directly benefiting the Ashford Rise School of Dallas, the Big Texas BBQ will feature up to 60 teams competing for Best Ribs, Appetizers, and Best Tailgate. There will be a kid’s zone, food trucks, live music, ice cream, and more! For ambitious future chefs across America, there will even be a Kid’s Bakeoff event where the six classes from the Rise School will each create a dessert to pair with a selected ice cream from Howdy Homemade Ice Cream! The main event will be judged by six major celebrity judges, making it an absolut...

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...

Easter is here, which means families can gather to fully embrace and celebrate the wholesome thrill of the spring season with this amazing Easter outing!    This Sunday, April 17 th , Dallas residents have the opportunity to celebrate the holiday in style with Dallas’ Easter Eggstravaganza event! Families and friends can come together to gather and collect as many Easter eggs as they can grab, complete with a visit from the Easter Bunny, snow cones, shopping, snacks, face painting, giveaways, and more.   And the best part? Admission is FREE, allowing for the perfect holiday adventure for any family fully invested in the Easter holiday! And since Covid appears to be finally ramping down, guests can enjoy plenty of outdoor activities with ease, along with some quality time spent with loved ones. I fondly remember many easter egg hunts I participated in when I was a kid and there’s really no price that can be placed on such warm, nostalgic memories. It’s the opportunit...

Get ready to wag your tails this weekend!   If you’re a resident living in the Dallas region near Coppell, there’s a perfect opportunity for anyone looking to enjoy some fanciful furry friends!   This weekend, on Saturday, April 9 th , the Coppell Arts Center will be partnering with Camp Bow Wow to present their second annual Dog Days Fashion Show and Adoption Event! Attendees can register their dog to compete in the show for some major prizes, as well as give a needy dog a forever home through special adoption registrations! The on-site animal adoption agency is ready and available to help find the best dogs tailor-made for your home, especially if you’re looking to provide a safe and welcoming home for a dog in need of a second chance at life.   The event itself will also include professional family photos, local pet-related vendors, food, drinks, and plenty more! So, if you’re a certified animal-lover like I am, it’s the perfect outing to experience some truly cu...

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...