The City of Lancaster is turning up the energy for International Women’s Day with an evening full of shopping, music, food, and good vibes. Come out and support amazing women-owned businesses while enjoying a lively, community-centered atmosphere.

What’s Happening:
Pop-up shops featuring women-owned brands & local vendors
Music to keep the vibes going
Delicious food & sweet treats
Cute photo ops for you and your crew
A chance to connect, shop, and celebrate together

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival with lively festivities and vibrant entertainment.

Thousands of people flood the streets along Greenville Avenue annually for this Dallas favorite St. Patrick’s Day event, which has been a beloved celebration for more than 40 years. Whether you're looking for family-friendly activities for this Irish tradition or planning a brewery crawl with friends, Dallas offers an tons of festive fun for this lucky holiday.

Parade starts at 11AM.

Cars and Coffee come and go cruise-in Midlothian. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, or other vehicles are all invited.

Celebrate Mardi Gras, Waxahachie-style! Start with the festive Hachie Gras parade, then dive into a downtown crawl of food, drinks, and live music. Our restaurants and breweries are the stars of the show—serving up themed specials, festive flavors, and toe-tapping tunes all day long. Grab your friends, bring the family, and experience the heart of Waxahachie through its food, music, and community spirit. At Hachie Gras, every stop downtown is part of the party!

Spune Presents Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime w/ Beach Fly at Club Dada - Outdoor Stage on February 11, 2025!

Badfish is a vibe. Badfish is a sonic house party complete with plenty of gyrating fans sipping libations and enjoying various extracurricular activities. Badfish is feel-good music.

For almost 25 years, the Rhode Island-based band – Joel Hanks on bass, Scott Begin on drums, Pat Downes on vocals and guitar, Danny Torgersen on horns, keyboards, and guitars – have successfully paid tribute to Sublime, the influential California group that brought ska-punk and reggae-rock to the mainstream. Badfish’s heartfelt celebration of Sublime’s musical spirit and legacy is so sought-after that they’ve headlined theaters, sold out shows, and played 15-20gigs a month.

But now, Badfish is more. After two decades of Sublime reverence, Badfish originality is stomping into high gear. Badfish recently released its second new song, the anthemic, groove-fortified “F You Pay Me,” with special guest Grieves, as the follow-up to the band’s first single, “High With You.” Now the Sublime repertoire is nicely augmented by fresh original tracks that blend seamlessly together.

Get ready to spice things up at the Burleson Chili Bowl—chili, fun, and good vibes all day!

Join us in person for a fun-filled day at the Burleson Chili Bowl! It's the perfect chance to enjoy some awesome chili, meet great people, and soak up the lively atmosphere. Whether you're a chili pro or just looking for a fun outing, this event's got something for you. Don’t miss out on the good vibes, spicy flavors, and great company. See you there!

Comedian and Actor Harland Williams is known the world over for his hilarious movie roles and outlandish stand up and sketch comedy routines. From his unforgettable roles in films such as Dumb and Dumber, Something about Mary, Half Baked, Rocketman, Sorority Boys, Down Periscope and so many more. Harland has been described as a scene stealing actor whose unique portrayals of his characters keep them etched in the minds of filmgoers everywhere. Add to this his incredible stand up comedy routines, which have been seen on Letterman, The Tonight Show, Conan O’Brian, HBO, Comedy Central and everywhere else.

Described as sharp, witty, unpredictable and original; Harland is the true master of joke telling and crowd interaction. His improvisational skills led to him winning the award for best improviser on NBC’s prime time series, ‘Thank God You Are Here’ (available on YouTube). Harland Williams is the rare comic artist who has managed to master both Stand Up and Sketch comedy and combine them both masterfully into his shows. Fresh, funny and always full of the unexpected, Harland’s incredible shows are not to be missed.

Please Join Us on our first In Town Outing of 2026 to Dallas City Hall. We're excited to have the opportunity to have a special tour of this iconic building given by Marcus Watson, Chief Planner at the Office of Historic Preservation. We will be discussing the history, significance and design features throughout the tour. Spots are limited!

Get your tickets here.

Let's have a little fun this holiday season. Does cheese go with holiday cookies? Find out as we pair 8 of America's Favorite Cookies paired with 8 amazing cheeses! (including my great-grandmother's Italian Cookies!)

In-Person Option: How Does it Work?

Classes start promptly at 7 pm. We suggest arriving a few minutes ahead of time to find your seat and get comfortable. Aside from what's being served in class and wine by the glass/beer until 7:30, the shop will be closed for purchases until after the event, when take-home options will be available.

5oz portions of two wines will be served with your class purchase.

More info here.

Fueling for Families Charity Car Show - Saturday, December 13th

Registration: 10 AM | Show Ends: 3 PM

Location: Union 28 – Midlothian, TX

Benefiting: Anchor Home

Sponsored by: Jack Daniel’s

Join us for a day of classic cars, community, and giving back at the Fueling for Families Charity Car Show. All proceeds support Anchor Home, helping local families in need this holiday season.

$20 per car registration fee

Show off your ride or come admire the lineup. Free to attend for spectators!

For more information, call or text Jared McNeil at (682) 717-4574.

Go here to register your car.

Take your holiday lights tour to the skies! Experience Dallas’ most dazzling Christmas displays, including the glowing skyline and the famous Interlochen lights, from aboard Bucket of Bolts, a restored World War II C-45 Expeditor.

Flight Details
Dates: December 5, 6, 12, & 13
Times: 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM each night
Location: CAF Headquarters, Dallas Executive Airport, 5661 Mariner Drive, Dallas, TX.
Arrival: Please arrive 45 minutes before your scheduled flight time
Capacity: Up to 4 passengers per flight
Price: $800 per flight (plane sold as a group experience; individual tickets not available)

About the Experience
Step back in time aboard a historic WWII aircraft and watch the holiday lights of Dallas sparkle below. This exclusive aerial tour combines vintage aviation and holiday wonder for an unforgettable night with family or friends.

Space is extremely limited, so reserve your flight today and make this holiday season truly soar.

More info Here.

Dates: The first Saturday in December each year; the 2025 Parade is Saturday, December 6.

Cost: The parade is free to attend, but if you want a guaranteed seat, there are bleacher seats available for purchase. Purchase seating tickets here.

Getting there: The parade route begins at Commerce and Houston Streets downtown. Pro tip – DART is the best way to get to downtown Dallas for the Dallas Holiday Parade. DART’s rail stations and bus stops get you within blocks of the parade route, and you can avoid the hassle of parking. The parade starts at Commerce and Houston streets. For more information about this event, visit the official website of the Dallas Holiday Parade.

Things To See and Do:
Be on the lookout for festive floats, marching bands, dance teams, giant balloons and, of course, special appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus.
There will be plenty of options for food and drinks along the route – visit one of Downtowns many restaurants, or check out the food trucks that will be onsite for the parade

More info here.

Join us for The Great Tree Lighting in our Social Lobby as we illuminate our famous 25-foot real Christmas tree! Guests will enjoy Victorian Carolers performing your favorite holiday tunes, a hot toddy bar, complimentary holiday cookies and more.

Be sure to visit the Commerce Goods + Supply pop-up in the Social Lobby from 5:30pm to 7:30pm to purchase ornaments, holiday keepsakes and more.

This event is open to guests, neighbors, family and friends. So warm up next to the fire and enjoy The Adolphus merriment! More info here.

We’re spinning into the holidays with one of the biggest vinyl events of the year >>> Record Store Day Black Friday!

Come dig through rows of exclusive releases, limited-edition drops, and classic finds that every vinyl lover will want on their turntable.

Check out all the RSD Black Friday releases up until the day before right here.

Let’s kick off the holiday season together >>> shop small, spin big, and celebrate at Forever Young Records!

Entrepreneur Miriam Linna (The Cramps/Norton Records co-founder) returns to Dallas to reveal all in a spellbinding presentation connecting Jack Ruby, Lee Harvey Oswald, monster movies, and more! Linna’s talk is the prelude to a screening of the locally-produced and filmed creature feature classic, THE GIANT GILA MONSTER (1959).

Come early for DJ fun spinning rare and obscure hits of 1963, including local musician Joe Johnson’s “Giant Gila Monster.” Please visit the Kicks Books/Norton table and snag a keepsake poster of the night’s event.

Miriam Linna joined seminal Psychobilly band The Cramps in 1976 as its original drummer. She and Billy Miller co-founded New York-based Norton Records in 1986 to uncover, and recover great un-lauded music — hillbilly, rhythm & blues, instrumental, garage, doowop, and soul music. In 2013 Linna debuted Songs from the Grassy Knoll, an album of tribute and topical songs regarding the JFK assassination.

Co-presented by Half Price Books, Top Ten Records, and the Dallas Municipal Archives.

6pm - intro from Miriam Linna
7pm - screening

Get your tickets here.

Join Us for an exciting In Town Outing to Southside on Lamar! The iconic and historic Sears building was built in 1912 in the Cedars neighborhood. Let's explore the building from the Artist Quarters in the basement all the way to the roof with some of the most expansive and breathtaking views of downtown Dallas. We'll learn about the history of the building as well as the neighborhood and see where art is alive in the Cedars!

Trick or Treat on the Square is back! Join us in Downtown Waxahachie on Thursday, October 30, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a fun afternoon of costumes, candy, and community.

Don’t forget to swing by South Rogers Street, where our City staff will be handing out treats in front of the Charles Beatty Building! 🍬

🛍️ Witches RowShop a bewitching mix of Halloween goods, Christmas cheer and everyday treasures or services from incredible local makers and businesses.🍬 Trick-or-Treat (for Adults!)Every attendee gets to trick-or-treat at each vendor booth—candy, samples, coupons, and spooky swag await!🎶 Entertainment Includes:•Live DJ & Dancing•Costume Contest•Professional Photo Ops• Spooktacular Raffles• Light hearted broom race with prizes of course🐄 And of Course… the Animals!It wouldn’t be a Broken Road Farm event without our beloved creatures!Expect some Highland cow love, “Smalls”’our adorable goat and “Hamela” the piglet. You know you want that witchy selfie with a cow.🌮 Food VendorsCome hungry—delicious eats will be available from a local food vendor to keep your cauldron full all night long.🍷Award winning wine available from Cassaro🧛 Costumes Encouraged – All Are WelcomeWitches, a cow, a fairy, a goat, whatevs! Yes men are allowed too, we guess.. Any and all costumes are encouraged!❤️ 21+ Event — ID required at entry🙌 Grab your broom, your besties and your dancing shoes. The most enchanted night of the season awaits! This is a light hearted fall and Halloween event that has nothing to do with actual witches, so you must only beware of a good time!👻 More to come, stay updated on our social media.🎟️ Ticket includes-Entry to this limited access eveningTrick or Treating from each vendor / Goodies2 Raffle tickets1 ticket for animal photo area1 wine glass ticketAdditional photo areaDj/dancingEntry if wanted in games and contestsA genuine Witchin time you won’t want to miss!

Join Roseann Ferguson in this charming seasonal class as you craft an elegant pumpkin centerpiece adorned with live succulents!

Our Dallas at Dusk series comes to an end at the Dallas Freedman's Cemetery. The Freedman's Cemetery graveyard for African Americans was established in 1869 on one acre of land but continued to grow for its community. The construction of Central Expressway in the 1930s virtually eliminated the cemetery until work began to reinter and recognize all of the souls who call this place their final resting place. Join Us and Remembering Black Dallas, along with our award-winning storytellers, in a beautiful night of history and storytelling.