{"id":244345,"date":"2026-04-10T23:51:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T23:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/244345\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T23:51:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T23:51:12","slug":"spring-and-summer-festivals-you-dont-want-to-miss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/244345\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring and summer festivals you don&#8217;t want to miss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img alt=\"The Spring Japanese Festival is April 26-27 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Spring Japanese Festival is April 26-27 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.<\/p>\n<p>Fort Worth Botanic Garden<\/p>\n<p>After months of chilly temps and gray skies, Dallas-Fort Worth is finally in full bloom and so is the spring festivals scene. North Texans have a variety to choose from, including art, music, botanical and Renaissance-fair events.<br \/>Here is a guide to festivals happening in North Texas this spring. As a note, weather-related schedule changes and other updates are a possibility, so make sure to check event websites as you plan your trip.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-channels-pixel.ex.co\/events\/0012000001fxZm9AAE?integrationType=DEFAULT&amp;template=design%2Farticle%2Fplatypus_two_column.tpl\" alt=\"\" class=\"x1px y1px vh abs\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>FESTIVAL OF JOY<br \/>Klyde Warren Park will be filled with a kaleidoscope of music, energy and color. This year, there will be a new spring spectacle, called the Ribbon Wave. There will also be a kids\u2019 zone and a cultural discovery area for families to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>April 18 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas. Free. More info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klydewarrenpark.org\/events-programming\/festival-of-joy\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SCARBOROUGH RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL<br \/>This year\u2019s 45th annual Scarborough Renaissance Festival features a different theme each weekend for eight weekends. Festivalgoers can watch a jousting match in the new arena, walk through the King\u2019s Dungeon and check out more fun Renaissance-theme\u00a0activities.<\/p>\n<p>Through May 25. Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Scarborough Renaissance Festival grounds, Waxahachie. $36.72 for single-day tickets, $16.20 for ages 5-12 when purchased online. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srfestival.com\/\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">srfestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Make Dallas News a preferred source so your search results prioritize writing by actual people, not AI.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=dallasnews.com\" data-link=\"native\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Add Preferred Source\" class=\"td300 cp f aic jcc disabled:cd wsn px24 y40px px16 py8 buttonSm fs13 xs:fs16 xs:buttonLg bg-primaryAccessible hover:o80 c-white disabled:bg-gray300 disabled:c-gray600 border bn tac br2\"><\/p>\n<p>Add Preferred Source<\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>ART IN THE SQUARE<br \/>Southlake Town Square will be transformed into art central during Art in the Square. It is an annual event hosted by the Southlake Women\u2019s Club, and all proceeds from the event are donated to local charities that support women. During the three-day festival, there will be jazz, pop, classic rock and country music performances, plus lots of fun activities for the kids.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>April 24 from 4 to 10:30 p.m., April 25 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and April 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Southlake Town Square, 285 Grand Ave., Southlake. Free.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.artinthesquare.com\/\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">artinthesquare.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SPRING JAPANESE FESTIVAL<br \/>A celebration of the traditions and history of Japan is planned at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden\u2019s Spring Japanese Festival. There will be authentic taiko drumming, tea ceremonies, food trucks, vendors, family-friendly crafts and cultural activities.<\/p>\n<p>April 25-26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth. Tickets are $9 for children and $15 for adults.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/fwbg.org\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> fwbg.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>LEWISVILLE COLORPALOOZA<br \/>Attendees of the Lewisville Colorpalooza will get to experience a day full of creativity, education and interactive art activities. Some standout events include the logo contest, chalk this way and a new sensory safe space called the nest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>April 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wayne Ferguson Plaza, 150 W. Church St., Lewisville. Free. More info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoflewisville.com\/city-hall\/city-departments\/community-engagement\/special-events-festivals\/lewisville-colorpalooza\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>MAY FEST<br \/>Families can enjoy an array of activities in the 33 acres of Fort Worth\u2019s Trinity Park. These activities include carnival rides, paddleboarding, rock climbing, bounce houses, a petting zoo, free activities for the kids, art and gift market and more.<\/p>\n<p>April 30 from 3:30 to 9 p.m., May 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., May 2 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and May 3 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Trinity Park, 2401 University Drive, Fort Worth. Free admission on Thursday, tickets are $7 for children and $12 for adults.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/mayfest.org\/\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mayfest.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL<br \/>Ever since 1969, the Cottonwood Art Festival has been the stage for the finest artists from across the country. This year\u2019s festival will feature performances by Becky Middleton Duo, Jon Griffin Duo, TX High Roads Trio and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>May 2-3 \u00a0at Cottonwood Park, 1321 W. Belt Line Road, Richardson. Free.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/cottonwoodartfestival.com\/\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cottonwoodartfestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>42ND ANNUAL MAIN STREET FESTIVAL GRAPEVINE<br \/>This year, Main Street Fest in the heart of historic Grapevine will be celebrating Grapevine Mayor William D. Tate\u2019s 50 years in office. There will also be live music and performances happening on three stages, a carnival and midway, craft brews and wine, festival food and a KidZone.<\/p>\n<p>May 15-17 \u00a0at Main St., Grapevine.\u00a0 More info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grapevinetexasusa.com\/main-street-fest\/\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>TEXAS MUSIC REVOLUTION<br \/>All the fun at the 30th Annual Texas Music Revolution takes place in the downtown historic McKinney square. There will be performances by Shane Smith &amp; The Saints, Randall King, Ray Wylie Hubbard, William Beckmann and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775016909_917_rawImage.jpg\" alt=\"image\" title=\"#\" class=\"x100\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall c-gray600\">By signing up, you agree to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/terms\/\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"underlinedButton fw500 tuo1px tdu tuo2px tdc-secondary tdt-px hover:o70 td300\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Terms Of Use<\/a> and acknowledge that your information will be used as described in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/privacy\/\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"underlinedButton fw500 tuo1px tdu tuo2px tdc-secondary tdt-px hover:o70 td300\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>June 5-6, \u00a0111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. <a href=\"https:\/\/tmrfest.com\/\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tmrfest.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>DALLAS ARTS DISTRICT CHANGING PERSPECTIVES\u00a0BLOCK PARTY<br \/>In celebration of Dallas Arts Month, Flora Street will be bustling with performances from Sway!, a fusion of dance, theater and circus. There will also be musicians, dancers, community muralists, singer-songwriters and more.<\/p>\n<p>June 26 \u00a0at Sammons Park, 2403 Flora St., Dallas. Free. More info <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasartsdistrict.org\/2025changingperspectivesblockparty\/\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Spring Japanese Festival is April 26-27 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. 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