The Lone Star Smokeout festival, featuring country music and barbecue, is returning to Arlington, Texas, from April 24-26, 2026, with tickets now on sale.

Arlington offers numerous free activities for residents, including Lego play, cross stitching, a nature storytime, Canines & Coffee, and a Pointillism class.

Experience a night of classical music with Vitaly Starikov performing Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No.2 at the Garland Symphony Orchestra on January 16th.

Fort Worth welcomes visitors to its annual Stock Show & Rodeo, filled with traditional cowboy events, family entertainment, and a celebration of Texas culture from Jan. 16-Feb. 7.

White Settlement Community Services offers a free screening of "Lilo & Stitch" in the Library's Storytime Room on January 17, with snacks allowed in that area.

Arlington Public Library hosts a family-friendly 'Countdown to Noon' on December 31st, 2025, for kids to celebrate New Year's Eve with activities from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Arlington hosts various free events from a family-friendly "Noon Years Eve" to the weekly Farmers Market, musical showcases at Truth Vinyl, and D&D sessions, ensuring activities for all interests.

The Lewisville Grand Theater is selling tickets for its Black Box Songwriters Series, featuring artists such as Susan Gibson and Suzanna Choffel, with performances and workshops from January to April 2026.

Zach Bryan announces his "With Heaven On Tour," including a performance at AT&T Stadium on August 22, 2026, with a new album releasing January 9, 2026.

Chevrolet’s Chevy Holiday Magic tour stops at Reunion Tower tonight with a 1,000‑drone light show, family activities and complimentary parking.

Arlington celebrates the holidays with events including a drive-thru light show until Jan. 4, 2026, Santa photo ops, a "Game of Thrones" exhibit, and various music, art, strongman, and festive activities until Nov. 23, 2025.

Dave Chappelle will headline Punch Line Irving’s grand opening on Dec. 17–18. The 240-seat club opens at the Toyota Music Factory with GA Chappelle tickets priced at $250.

Hundreds of drones spelled out "Will you marry me?" above downtown Dallas; organizers secured a special permit and briefly closed nearby streets as the clip went viral.