NORTH TEXAS IRISH FESTIVAL
Experience the magic of the Emerald Isle with live Celtic music, Irish dance, cultural demonstrations, storytelling, food, shopping and more at one of the largest Irish festivals in the United States. Back for its 44th year, the festival will feature entertainment on multiple stages along with horse displays and sheepherding demonstrations. Children’s activities and crafts, magic shows and other family entertainment are also on the menu. The North Texas Irish Festival Fun Run will kick off on the morning of March 7 with a 5K walk/run through the Fair Park grounds.
March 6 from 6 to 11 p.m., March 7 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and March 8 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Fair Park in Dallas. Single-day tickets for ages 12 and up are $20 on March 6 and $30 on March 7-8. For children ages 6-11, it’s $10 each day. Younger kids get in free when accompanied by an adult. Three-day tickets are $50 for ages 12 and up and $20 for kids ages 6-11. Two-day tickets are $45 or $15. Admission is free for everyone on opening day from 6 to 7 p.m., and children 11 and under can get in free on March 8 from 11 a.m. to noon. VIP packages are also available. ntif.org.
TEXFEST
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FREE Get into a Lone Star state of mind at this community celebration in Carrollton, where organizers urge attendees to bring their boots and buckles. Vendors will sell arts and crafts and other items, and a mechanical bull will be there to test guests’ mettle. Live music will run throughout the festival, with performances by Brandon Rosage Band at 3 p.m., Bailey Rae Band at 5 p.m. and Grupo Stampede at 7 p.m. A beer garden will serve local craft brews, and vendors will offer barbecue, tacos, burgers, cheesecake, hot dogs and more. Guests can also take photos with a real-life Texas longhorn.
March 7 from 3 to 9 p.m. in historic downtown Carrollton. Free admission. A presale beer-tasting card (available online through March 6 at 6 p.m.) is $30 and gets you a dozen 3-ounce samples. Individual beer tickets will cost $4 at the event. cityofcarrollton.com.
TexFest is March 7 in historic downtown Carrollton.
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VIDEO ART NIGHT DENTON
FREE An exhibition of video artworks presented in unexpected public spaces, Video Art Night has taken place annually in Dallas since 2022. This year, the event expands to Denton for the first time, with an immersive exhibition of artworks projected across the outdoor spaces of Quakertown Park. In addition, guests can enjoy live music by the Dead Thing, along with food and drink purchases. The event will serve as a preview for Video Art Night in Dallas’ AT&T Discovery District, which returns April 17 from 7 to 10 p.m.
March 6 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Quakertown Park in Denton. Free. dallasaurora.com.
CEDAR HILL BLOCK PARTY
FREE Enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, vendors and more at this annual community celebration. Children’s activities will include bounce houses, face painting, a puppet show and a balloon twister. There will also be free T-shirts, cupcakes and popcorn while supplies last.
March 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alan E. Sims Recreation Center in Cedar Hill. Free. cedarhilltx.com.
“Whose Live Anyway?” is coming to the Majestic Theatre in Dallas on March 11.
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‘WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?’
If you’re a fan of the Emmy Award-winning improv TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, this touring stage show should tickle your funny bone. Comedians Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray will create characters, scenes and songs on the spot, engaging in silly antics and banter to keep the crowd entertained. Expect plenty of audience interaction during the 90-minute show.
March 11 at 8 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre in Dallas. $127-$708. majestictheatredallas.com.
SPRING BREAK AT GALLERIA DALLAS
Galleria Dallas is offering a full slate of activities to keep kids entertained while they’re out of school, including art making, yoga, performances and ice skating. Highlights include the hands-on Artmaking with the DMA on March 11, March 13, March 18 and March 20 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Yoga Storytime on March 14 and March 21 at 10:30 a.m.; Mini Skate Classes on March 17-19 from 9:30 to 10 a.m.; and a sneak peek of The J Performing Arts Space’s Guys and Dolls Jr. on March 20 at 6 p.m. In addition, Showtime Saturday performances are held weekly at 11:30 a.m., with Sam the Magic Man on March 8, A Pair of Pirates on March 15 and musician David Chicken on March 22. Check the mall’s website for a full schedule of events.
March 8-22 at Galleria Dallas in Dallas. All activities near the Children’s Play Place are free, as is the Guys and Dolls Jr. performance. Mini Skate Classes are $48. Public skating admission is $13, $5 for skate rental. On Girl Scout Skate Day on March 8, the first 100 guests in Girl Scouts apparel get free skate rental with paid admission. galleriadallas.com.
Galleria Dallas’ spring break activities include a Girl Scout Skate Day on March 8.
Galleria Dallas
KYM WHITLEY
Veteran comedian and actress Kym Whitley has brought her sharp storytelling and larger-than-life personality to Arlington. Known for scene-stealing roles in TV shows like My Brother and Me, Sparks, The Parkers and The Boondocks, Whitley draws heavily on family life, Hollywood experiences and unapologetic self-reflection for her standup act. Her film credits include Next Friday, Deliver Us From Eva, Black Dynamite, Hubie Halloween and Happy Gilmore 2. Catch her mix of bold punch lines and relatable humor in a weekend of 18-and-up shows.
March 6 at 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. and March 7 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. at the Arlington Improv in Arlington. Tickets start at $31.40. improvtx.com/arlington.
The Dallas Arboretum’s popular Dallas Blooms festival runs through April 12.
Dallas Arboretum
DALLAS BLOOMS
The largest annual floral festival in the Southwest is back, with more than 500,000 blooming bulbs planted throughout the gardens of the Dallas Arboretum. Welcome spring with colorful tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other seasonal favorites. In addition to expansive floral displays, Dallas Blooms offers a lineup of seasonal programming. Highlights include the annual Orchid Show through March 7, showcasing rare and exotic orchids in a climate-controlled indoor setting; the Garden Chef Series through April 5, where local chefs will share seasonal recipes on Fridays and Saturdays at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.; and the Creative Arts Series through March 31, an arts-focused program featuring live performances and creative showcases. Check the arboretum website for a full schedule of events.
Through April 12 at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adult admission is $21.95-$25.95, depending on the day. For children ages 2-12, admission is $17.95-$21.95. Free for younger kids. dallasarboretum.org.
BUTTERFLIES IN THE GARDEN
The latest sign of spring’s imminent arrival? Butterflies in the Garden is back at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The garden’s Rainforest Conservatory has been transformed into a habitat for thousands of butterflies from around the world, including the electric-blue Instagram star Blue Morpho and the massive Atlas moth, whose wingspan can reach nearly a foot across. Venture into this living kaleidoscope of color and learn all about the importance of pollinating insects.
Through April 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. $12 for ages 16-64, $10 for seniors 65 and older, $8 for children ages 3-15, and free for younger kids. For a combo ticket that includes access to the butterflies and the full garden, it’s $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and $12 for children. fwbg.org/events/butterflies-in-the-garden.
Butterflies in the Garden runs through April 30 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden
TULIPALOOZA
This tulip festival is back for its eighth year, with hundreds of thousands of tulip bulbs imported from the Netherlands. And this year, daffodils have been added to the mix as well. The colorful rows of flowers make for an Instagram-ready photo backdrop, and guests can also pick flowers to take home. A portion of the proceeds benefit local charities.
Through March 15 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at Getzendaner Memorial Park in Waxahachie. $15 for ages 13 and up, $5 for ages 5-12 and free for younger kids. tulipalooza.org.
HARRY POTTER: THE EXHIBITION
Potterheads should appreciate this immersive celebration of all things Harry Potter, which was recently extended into April. Visitors can see authentic movie props, actor-worn costumes and re-creations of iconic scenes and settings, and they can also hone their Quidditch skills, brew potions, cast spells and pot a mandrake. An after-hours event for muggles ages 18 and up, from 6 to 9 p.m., offers complimentary cocktails or mocktails.
Through April 12 at 14902 Preston Road in Dallas’ Pepper Square shopping center. Ticket prices vary by day, starting at $24 for ages 13 and up and $16 for ages 3-12, with discounts available for family or group purchases. Free for younger kids. dallas.harrypotterexhibition.com.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition recently had its Dallas run extended through April 12.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition