The weekend of November 17-19, 2023, in the Dallas–Fort Worth area is populated with numerous events and activities. Including dinosaur exhibits, holiday light displays, music festivals, and theatrical performances on offer, there's plenty of entertainment to suit diverse tastes according to FOX 4 News.
T. rex: The Ultimate Predator exhibit has recently opened at the Perot Museum, featuring life-sized models and fossils of the iconic Tyrannosaurus Rex. Available for viewing until September 22, 2024. The Dallas Arboretum transforms into a holiday-themed spectacle until January 5, 2024, featuring the Christmas Village, 12 Days of Christmas gazebos, and a musical tree. The Gaylord Texan in Grapevine offers ICE!, a holiday event featuring 2 million pounds of ice sculptures by master artisans. Additional activities include gingerbread decorating and ice skating. On display at the World of Barbie exhibit at Frisco Stonebriar Centre are a full-size DreamCamper, a Barbie Interstellar Rocket, to set aside, and a Barbie Sound Studio as detailed by FOX 4 News.
There's a wide range of concerts available, with George Strait performing at Dickies Arena and the Trilogy Tour at the American Airlines Center featuring Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, and Ricky Martin. Meanwhile, the Deep Ellum Music Festival showcases performances by Rev. Run, Doug E. Fresh, Bowling For Soup, and others, per FOX 4 News.
Historically inclined visitors can attend the Sixth Floor Museum's event with Darwin Payne discussing his new book Behind the Scenes: Covering the JFK Assassination in remembrance of the 60th anniversary of President Kennedy's death. People looking for an extension to the Halloween fun can visit the Preserve Halloween Fest in Irving. On offer are screenings, trivia, games, and "Scary-oke." Star guests such as Doug Jones, Caroline Williams, and Count Gore de Vol amp up the thrill factor as cited by WFAA.
LANE: Life | Legend | Legacy, a documentary on the celebrated bull rider Lane Frost, premieres this weekend in Fort Worth. Frost is revered for his charismatic persona and his commitment to serving his community, which the documentary promises to highlight.
