{"id":263077,"date":"2026-04-23T18:07:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T18:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/263077\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T18:07:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T18:07:11","slug":"best-things-to-do-in-dfw-april-23-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/263077\/","title":{"rendered":"Best things to do in DFW April 23-26"},"content":{"rendered":"

760 Fest Music & Arts Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

760 FEST is a daylong outdoor festival built around live music, local makers, food, and family activities. The event features bands and performers on two stages, a vendor market filled with handmade goods and original artwork, and a wide range of food and drink options including tacos, burgers, pizza, wings, ice cream, beer, wine, and cocktails. For families, the Imaginarium Kid Zone adds a vintage-style carnival setup with free games, prizes, entertainment, and themed photo opportunities.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, April 25 from Noon – 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: The District at Willow Park, 460 Shops Blvd, Willow Park<\/p>\n

Cost: General Admission – $10 \/ 10 and under – Free<\/p>\n

Allen 150 Fest<\/a><\/p>\n

Allen 150 Fest is a one-day celebration packed with live music, amazing food, local art, fun activities, and a few surprises\u2014all honoring 150 years of heart, history, and community spirit. There will be a parade along Main Street, carnival games, a car show, a big performance by Emerald City Band, a drone show, and more. Most streets and parking lots surrounding Allen 150 Fest will be closed to general traffic. Allen 150 Fest guests should use complimentary shuttles or ride share apps for the fastest and most convenient access to the event.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, April 25 at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Allen Public Library, Allen<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

Avant Chamber Ballet: The Seasons \/ Carnival of the Animals<\/a><\/p>\n

The Seasons is Avant Chamber Ballet\u2019s debut of Glazounov\u2019s ballet score, presented with live orchestra at Moody Performance Hall. The production moves through four tableaux representing winter, spring, summer, and autumn, using classical ballet to interpret the changing year.<\/p>\n

Avant Chamber\u2019s Carnival of the Animals blends Saint-Sa\u00ebns\u2019 whimsical orchestral suite with ballet in a family-friendly afternoon performance. The program is designed to introduce younger audiences to live orchestra and dance through a playful, visually driven concert.<\/p>\n

When: The Seasons – Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. \/ Carnival – Saturday, April 25 at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas<\/p>\n

Cost: The Seasons: $27-$81 \/ Carnival – $27<\/p>\n

Billy Bob’s Concerts (Friday: Michael Salgado \/ Saturday: Sara Evans)<\/a><\/p>\n

When: Friday at 10 p.m. \/ Saturday at 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Billy Bob\u2019s Texas, Fort Worth<\/p>\n

Cost: $28 – $120<\/p>\n

Bubble Planet<\/a><\/p>\n

Bubble Planet has arrived at Grapevine Mills, bringing a walk-through, multi-sensory exhibit designed to be explored at your own pace. The experience features 12 interactive rooms \u2014 including highlights like the Hanging Balloons Room and the Kaleidoscope Room \u2014 blending infinity spaces, LED-lit undersea scenes, bubble-filled environments, and virtual reality elements. Most visitors spend about 60 to 90 minutes moving through the installation, which is designed to be engaging for all ages.<\/p>\n

When: Daily through June 29, 2026<\/p>\n

Where: Grapevine Mills – 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine<\/p>\n

Cost: $18-$34<\/p>\n

Bug Fest<\/a><\/p>\n

Bug Fest is Grand Prairie\u2019s annual insect-themed family event, filling Lynn Creek Park with hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, insect experts, and interactive activities. The festival is designed for kids, nature lovers, and anyone curious about the strange and fascinating world of bugs.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake, 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy., Grand Prairie<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

Butterflies in the Garden<\/a><\/p>\n

Butterflies in the Garden returns to the Rainforest Conservatory at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, where hundreds of live butterflies fill the space with color and movement. The exhibit features species from Central, North and South America, Africa, and Asia, giving visitors an up-close look at a wide range of wing patterns and sizes. Among the highlights is the vivid Blue Morpho, known for its bright, iridescent blue wings, along with familiar native varieties from North Texas.<\/p>\n

When: March 1 – April 30<\/p>\n

Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth<\/p>\n

Cost: Exhibit only – $8 – $12 \/ Combo Ticket – $12 – $22<\/p>\n

Cirque du Soleil: ECHO<\/a><\/p>\n

Experience the magic of Cirque du Soleil ECHO, where poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics, and cutting-edge technology come together to explore the delicate balance between people, animals, and the world we all share. This 20th Big Top show offers bold new visuals, a unique aesthetic, and vibrant characters that bring a universe of color and wonder to life. Inspired by youth’s optimism, inventive power, and the value of empathy, ECHO captivates with inspiring music, astounding lights and projections, and never-before-seen acrobatic feats.<\/p>\n

When: April 9 – May 3<\/p>\n

Where: Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie<\/p>\n

Cost: $69 and up<\/p>\n

DSO: Steve Hackman Conducts his Stravinsky X Kendrick Lamar<\/a><\/p>\n

Steve Hackman\u2019s Stravinsky X Kendrick Lamar brings together Stravinsky\u2019s Petrouchka and Kendrick Lamar\u2019s DAMN. in a concert program that draws out the shared themes between the two works. The piece moves back and forth between the ballet and the album, connecting questions of identity, control, acceptance, and inner conflict as Petrouchka and Kendrick\u2019s \u201cKung-Fu Kenny\u201d each struggle to understand who they are and what shapes their fate. Presented as a single fused work, the concert follows the original order of both pieces, pairing scenes from Petrouchka with songs such as \u201cLOVE.,\u201d \u201cFEAR.,\u201d \u201cXXX.,\u201d \u201cFEEL.,\u201d \u201cLOYALTY.,\u201d and \u201cHUMBLE.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas<\/p>\n

Cost: $68 and up<\/p>\n

Dallas Arboretum: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies<\/a><\/p>\n

Hunt Slonem: Bunnies, Birds & Butterflies turns the Dallas Arboretum into an open-air art exhibition from April 20 through September 30, featuring 28 large-scale installations and more than 100 works by the internationally recognized neo-expressionist artist. Known for his bold color, layered texture, and recurring images from the natural world, Slonem places monumental sculptures of rabbits, birds, and butterflies throughout the garden, with additional pieces displayed inside the Historic Camp House. The exhibition is included with regular garden admission or membership, and select evenings from May 1 through September 27 will also feature Twilight Nights, offering a different view of the artwork as the garden shifts into dusk.<\/p>\n

When: April 20 \u2013 September 30<\/p>\n

Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Dallas<\/p>\n

Cost: Garden admission (around $26)<\/p>\n

Dallas Cowboys Draft Party<\/a><\/p>\n

The Cowboys hold two first round picks on Thursday and they\u2019ll host an in-person Draft Party at the Ford Center at the Star. The night is packed with appearances by current players and alumni, high-energy performances from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and Dallas Cowboys Rhythm & Blue, plus mascot Rowdy. Enjoy games, live music from DJ 13lackbeard, and nonstop entertainment throughout the night.<\/p>\n

When: Thursday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m. (also events on Friday and Saturday)<\/p>\n

Where: Ford Center at the Star, Frisco<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

Dallas International Film Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

The Dallas International Film Festival celebrates its 20th edition with more than 120 films, Q&A sessions, filmmaker and actor panels, red carpets, and special events. Most of the festival takes place at Cin\u00e9polis Luxury Cinemas Victory Park, with additional screenings and events at Texas Theatre and Virgin Hotels Dallas.<\/p>\n

When: April 23 – 30<\/p>\n

Where: Cin\u00e9polis Luxury Cinemas Victory Park and additional venues in Dallas<\/p>\n

Cost: $50 – $300<\/p>\n

Dash to the Deck Stair Climb<\/a><\/p>\n

Dash to the Deck is Reunion Tower\u2019s stair-climb fundraiser benefiting the American Lung Association. Participants climb 837 steps to the GeO-Deck, with proceeds supporting lung-health programs and event registration including a race shirt and awards component.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, April 25th from 7 a.m. – Noon<\/p>\n

Where: Reunion Tower, 300 Reunion Blvd. E, Dallas<\/p>\n

Cost: $75-$85<\/p>\n

Dream Hou$e<\/a><\/p>\n

Dream Hou$e follows two Latina sisters appearing on an HGTV-style reality show as they try to sell their family home in a rapidly changing neighborhood. As the show-within-the-show starts to crack, the play shifts into a darker, more surreal look at family history, gentrification, and what gets lost when a neighborhood becomes a commodity.<\/p>\n

When: April 24-26 \/ April 30-May 3<\/p>\n

Where: Kitchen Dog Theater, 4774 Algiers St., Dallas<\/p>\n

Cost: $25<\/p>\n

An Evening With Goose<\/a><\/p>\n

Where: Toyota Music Factory, Irving<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Cost: $19 and up<\/p>\n

FWSO: Spanish Masters: An Evening of Music and Art<\/a><\/p>\n

The ballet The Three-Cornered Hat chronicles a magistrate\u2019s attempt to seduce a miller\u2019s faithful wife with a lightly spiced score of colorful orchestral dances drawn from Andalusian folk music by Spanish composer Manuel de Falla. For this special performance, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra has partnered with the Kimbell Art Museum to project exquisite Spanish masterpieces during the concert, which also features Ravel\u2019s Rapsodie espagnole and the incomparable mezzo Kelley O\u2019Connor singing American composer Peter Lieberson\u2019s Neruda Songs, drawn from the poetry of Pablo Neruda.<\/p>\n

Where: Bass Hall, Fort Worth<\/p>\n

When: April 24-26<\/p>\n

Cost: $30 and up<\/p>\n

FWBG Neighbors in Nature: An Earth Day Celebration<\/a><\/p>\n

Celebrate the beauty and importance of nature at Neighbors in Nature: An Earth Day Celebration on Friday, April 24. Enjoy a day of free admission to the garden, filled with engaging activities and opportunities to connect with the environment. From family-friendly yoga sessions to educational film screenings, this event has something for everyone.<\/p>\n

When: Friday, April 24 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

Fort Worth Botanic Garden Japanese Spring Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden\u2019s Japanese Spring Festival brings a weekend of Japanese cultural programming into the garden, with taiko drumming, tea ceremonies, traditional music, martial arts, sword demonstrations, raku pottery, food trucks, craft vendors, and family-friendly activities spread throughout the grounds. The event is built as a seasonal celebration of the Japanese Garden and the traditions that shape it.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, April 25 and Sunday April 26 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth<\/p>\n

Cost: $15 for adults \/ $9 for kids \/ $13 for seniors<\/p>\n

Frisco Uncorked<\/a><\/p>\n

Frisco Uncorked is a large food-and-wine festival held in Frisco Square, featuring hundreds of wines, local restaurant tastings, a craft beer garden, shopping, grape stomping competitions, and activations. The event is structured as a spring tasting festival with multiple pass options, including wine-only, food-only, and VIP packages.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, April 25 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Frisco Square, 8843 Coleman Blvd., Frisco<\/p>\n

Cost: $45-$125, depending on package<\/p>\n

FuelFest<\/a><\/p>\n

FuelFest brings together car culture, live entertainment, and celebrity appearances in a festival built for automotive fans. The event combines a large car show, custom builds, drifting exhibitions with professional drivers, live music on the festival stage, and appearances from Fast & Furious stars Tyrese Gibson and Cody Walker, along with vehicle reveals and other automotive-focused attractions. New this year, the festival also adds Lucha Libre wrestling, introducing masked, high-flying matches to the mix.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, April 25 from 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth<\/p>\n

Cost: $35 and up<\/p>\n

Hops and Props Beerfest<\/a><\/p>\n

Hops and Props is the Fort Worth Aviation Museum\u2019s annual beer festival and fundraiser, pairing craft beer with live music, food, games, airplane rides, and family-friendly vendors. The event also highlights veteran support groups and helps fund the museum\u2019s education and preservation programs.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, April 25 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Fort Worth Aviation Museum, 3300 Ross Ave., Fort Worth<\/p>\n

Cost: $20 – General Admission (no beer) \/ $15 for kids \/ $35 – Beer Tasting<\/p>\n

Jurassic Quest<\/a><\/p>\n

Jurassic Quest combines a dinosaur exhibit with hands-on activities for children and families, pairing life-size moving dinosaur models with fossil digs, baby dinosaur encounters, and ride attractions. This version of the event also adds LEGO-inspired features, including large brick-built sculptures, interactive building areas, and a Brick Derby where kids can test their own creations. The setup is designed as a broad family outing that mixes dinosaur-themed entertainment with open-ended play and building activities.<\/p>\n

When: Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26<\/p>\n

Where: Fair Park – Centennial Hall, Dallas<\/p>\n

Cost: $30 and up<\/p>\n

Kinky Boots<\/a><\/p>\n

Kinky Boots follows Charlie Price, who inherits his father\u2019s struggling shoe factory and is forced to figure out how to keep the business alive. His path changes when he meets Lola, a performer who needs sturdier high-heeled boots, and the two begin an unexpected partnership that pushes the factory in a new direction. Built around pop-inflected music, comedy, and big stage numbers, the musical centers on friendship, reinvention, and the ways unlikely collaborations can change people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n

When: Thursday, April 23 – Saturday, April 25<\/p>\n

Where: Winspear Opera House, Dallas<\/p>\n

Cost: $45 and up<\/p>\n

Klyde Warren Park: Movies in the Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Grab a seat on the lawn on Saturday, April 25 and Wicked: For Good at Klyde Warren Park.<\/p>\n

Where: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Cost: Free<\/p>\n

LANY in Concert with special guests Aiden Bissett + Riah<\/a><\/p>\n

LANY comes to Fort Worth in support of the band\u2019s album Soft. The indie-pop group\u2019s live show is built around polished production, emotional pop hooks, and a setlist drawn from both the new record and its earlier catalog.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth<\/p>\n

Cost: $35 and up<\/p>\n

The Legend of Deadeye Mary<\/a><\/p>\n

The Legend of Deadeye Mary is a tongue-in-cheek western melodrama built around bounty hunter Deadeye Mary as she pursues an outlaw, a stash of buried gold, and a corrupt lawman through a story framed as a dime-novel adventure. The show mixes broad comedy, gunplay, music, and audience participation, leaning into oversized characters and old-fashioned frontier theatrics. It plays with the style of classic stage melodrama while keeping the tone fast, playful, and rowdy.<\/p>\n

Where: Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 1104 Elm St, Carrollton<\/p>\n

When: April 23-26 \/ April 30-May 3 \/ May 7-10 \/ May 14-16<\/p>\n

Cost: $24 – $26<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Fly: A Traveling Exhibition<\/a><\/p>\n

Balloon Museum presents Let\u2019s Fly in Dallas \u2014 the third stop of its Texas tour. A one-of-a-kind experience set in the iconic space of the South Side Studios, featuring monumental inflatable artworks by renowned international artists. The exhibition explores air not only as a physical element, but as a metaphor for movement, lightness, and boundless travel.<\/p>\n

Where: Winspear Opera House, Dallas<\/p>\n

When: Daily through April 26<\/p>\n

Cost: $51 for adults<\/p>\n

Lone Star Smokeout<\/a><\/p>\n

Lone Star Smokeout combines country music and barbecue in a stadium-sized festival at AT&T Stadium. The 2026 edition features headliners Riley Green, Koe Wetzel, and Shaboozey, plus more than a dozen barbecue pitmasters from Texas and around the country, with a new Sunday brunch added this year.<\/p>\n

When: Friday, April 24 \/ Saturday, April 25 \/ Sunday, April 26<\/p>\n

Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington<\/p>\n

Cost: $69 and up<\/p>\n

The Music of Fleetwood Mac<\/a><\/p>\n

Step into the storied world of Fleetwood Mac, the legendary band whose evocative music has captivated listeners for generations. Go on a journey through their greatest hits, from the soulful storytelling of \u201cRhiannon,\u201d \u201cDreams,\u201d and \u201cLandslide\u201d to the intense energy of \u201cGo Your Own Way,\u201d \u201cThe Chain\u201d and more. The Reid Cabaret Theatre brings the music, lore and legacy of one of rock\u2019s most influential bands to life. This show is suitable for most audiences.<\/p>\n

Where: Casa Ma\u00f1ana Theatre, Fort Worth<\/p>\n

When: April 21-24<\/p>\n

Cost: $115<\/p>\n

Oklahoma!<\/a><\/p>\n

Oklahoma! brings Rodgers and Hammerstein\u2019s classic musical to Fort Worth, centered on farm girl Laurey, cowboy Curly, and the darker rival competing for her attention. Set on the Western frontier, the show mixes romance, rivalry, and community spirit with songs like \u201cOh, What a Beautiful Mornin\u2019\u201d and \u201cPeople Will Say We\u2019re in Love.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: April 23-26<\/p>\n

Where: Stolen Shakespeare Guild, 3623 Decatur Avenue, Fort Worth<\/p>\n

Cost: $28<\/p>\n

Over the River and Through the Woods<\/a><\/p>\n

Over the River and Through the Woods is a family comedy by Joe DiPietro about a man whose close-knit grandparents are not ready to accept that he might move away. The play centers on family expectations, guilt, affection, and the generational push and pull around staying close versus moving on.<\/p>\n

When: April 10-May 3<\/p>\n

Where: Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd., Suite 113, Richardson<\/p>\n

Cost: $22 Thursdays and Sundays \/ $24 Fridays and Saturdays<\/p>\n

Rent<\/a><\/p>\n

The rock musical follows a group of young artists struggling to survive, create, and love in New York City under the shadow of poverty and the AIDS crisis. Set in the late 1980s, the show captures the urgency of a generation living without guarantees and fighting to hold onto their dreams. With its iconic score and message of community, resilience, and \u201cno day but today,\u201d RENT remains a powerful anthem for chosen family and living life on your own terms.<\/p>\n

When: April 23-25 \/ April 30-May 2 \/ May 7-9 \/ May 14-16<\/p>\n

Where: Circle Theatre, 230 W 4th St, Fort Worth<\/p>\n

Cost: $35 and up<\/p>\n

Richardson Symphony Orchestra:”Ravel & Rachmaninoff”<\/a><\/p>\n

A stunning season finale awaits with music by living composer Anna Clyne, renowned pianist Jon Kimura Parker, and your Richardson Symphony Orchestra. The program opens with Clyne’s vibrant festival-inspired work. Parker dazzles with Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major, blending joyous melodies and jazz influences. While Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances incorporates the composer\u2019s luscious lyricism in an unforgettable night of musical brilliance.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Eismann Center, Richardson<\/p>\n

Cost: $28 and up<\/p>\n

Scarborough Renaissance Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

Now in its 45th year, the Scarborough Renaissance Festival transforms its grounds into a 16th-century English village filled with period-style entertainment, performers, and attractions. Visitors can catch full-combat jousting, birds of prey exhibitions, live music, comedy acts, interactive performances, games of skill, and human-powered rides throughout the day. The festival also includes one of the country\u2019s largest outdoor juried artisan marketplaces, with more than 200 shops featuring handmade goods.<\/p>\n

When: April 25-26 \/ May 2-3 \/ May 9-10 \/ May 16-17 \/ May 23-25<\/p>\n

Where: Scarborough Renaissance Festival, 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie<\/p>\n

Cost: Kids – $16 and up \/ Adults – $37 and up<\/p>\n

Step Out Walk: North Texas<\/a><\/p>\n

Join the American Diabetes Association along with friends, family, and colleagues to walk in support of people living with diabetes. This event increases awareness, connects communities, contributes to diabetes prevention and management, and supports the ADA\u2019s vision of life free of diabetes and all its burdens.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, April 25 at 9 a.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Levy Event Plaza, Irving<\/p>\n

Cost: Free to walk. They\u2019d love for you to raise some money.<\/p>\n

Sweet Charity<\/a><\/p>\n

Sweet Charity follows Charity Hope Valentine, a dance hall hostess in New York City whose optimism keeps colliding with disappointment as she searches for love and a better life. Loosely inspired by Federico Fellini\u2019s Nights of Cabiria, the musical pairs Charity\u2019s misadventures with a 1960s score by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, and a book by Neil Simon. The show balances comedy and heartbreak while featuring familiar songs like \u201cBig Spender,\u201d \u201cIf My Friends Could See Me Now,\u201d \u201cI\u2019m a Brass Band,\u201d and \u201cBaby, Dream Your Dream.\u201d<\/p>\n

When: April 24-26 \/ May 1-3<\/p>\n

Where: Lyric Stage, 1170 Quaker St, Dallas<\/p>\n

Cost: $43-$63<\/p>\n

Texas Lone Star Elvis Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

The Texas Lone Star Elvis Festival is an officially licensed Elvis Presley Enterprises event that brings Elvis tribute artists from around the world to Grapevine for a weekend of music and memorabilia. The festival features live performances, appearances by champion tribute artists, backing from Fever The Band, and special exhibits tied to Elvis\u2019 legacy.<\/p>\n

When: April 25 – 26<\/p>\n

Where: Palace Arts Center, 300 S. Main St., Grapevine<\/p>\n

Cost: $70 – $100<\/p>\n

Texas Street Food Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

The 4th Annual Texas Street Food Festival returns to Billy Bob\u2019s Texas on Saturday, April 25, expanding across both the iconic indoor venue and the surrounding outdoor grounds in the Fort Worth Stockyards. The festival brings together more than 70 vendors, including over 40 restaurants and food trucks, with food from around the world and all menu items priced at ten dollars or less, including five-dollar options at every vendor. Beyond the food, the event includes live music and DJs, mechanical bull riding, dance lessons, axe throwing, cooking demonstrations, eating challenges, a large vendor market, and a kids\u2019 fun zone, making it a broad, family-friendly festival built around Texas-style entertainment.<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, April 25 at Noon (General Admission starts at 2 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Where: Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth<\/p>\n

Cost: General admission – $16 and up<\/p>\n

The Walt Disney Studios and World War II Exhibition<\/a><\/p>\n

The Walt Disney Studios and World War II explores how the famous animation studio shifted into wartime service after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The exhibition features more than 500 artifacts, film clips, and historical materials showing how Disney artists created training films, public information shorts, and military insignia while also producing artwork used in wartime campaigns at home. It also highlights the role Walt Disney and his staff played in supporting the Allied effort, using familiar characters and animation to inform the public, boost troop morale, and promote initiatives like rationing, recycling, and war bond drives.<\/p>\n

When: March 13 – September 10<\/p>\n

Where: Dallas Holocaust and Human Right Museum, Dallas<\/p>\n

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