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September 28, 2023 by

The Texas State Fair is Back!

The State Fair of Texas opens Friday, September 29, 2023. This year’s theme is “Explore the Midway”.

For more than 135 years, The Midway of the State Fair of Texas has been one of the most popular locations on the fairgrounds for people of all ages. The Midway is the place where you can choose your adventure and enjoy the carefree bliss that comes with riding rides, playing games, or simply taking a stroll as you savor a Corny Dog while soaking in all the sights and sounds the Fair has to offer. 

Explore the Midway

Inspired by several iconic elements of the State Fair of Texas, this year’s commemorative theme art highlights some of our favorite ways to “Explore the Midway,” like the historic neon Midway arch, the 1914 Dentzel Carousel, the Midway Barker, the Texas Skyway, and of course, the Texas Star Ferris Wheel. 

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September 21, 2023 by

Autumn at the Dallas Arboretum

Celebrate Autumn with more than 100,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash at the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village. This year’s theme is “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown™,” where we feature creative displays and themed pumpkin houses based on the 1966 classic. 

The 18th annual Autumn at the Arboretum: It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown™, presented by Reliant, opens September 16 and runs through November 5, 2023. The festival features the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village filled with pumpkin houses and creative displays using more than 100,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash. 

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April 27, 2023 by

The Dallas Arboretum Celebrates Black Heritage

The Dallas Arboretum has set the date for the 3rd annual Black Heritage Celebration (BHC), presented by Bank of America, for May 6 and Sunday, May 7. The 2-day event will take place in the 66-acre garden overlooking White Rock Lake and will feature chef demonstrations, musicians, Black-owned vendors, a fashion show, and an entrepreneur showcase. Black Heritage Celebration is open to the public and is included in the general admission to the Dallas Arboretum.

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March 30, 2023 by

Arts & Letters Live Spring 2023 Lineup

arts and letters live 2023

Featuring Gabrielle Zevin, Colson Whitehead, Abraham Verghese, and more! 

The Dallas Museums of Art’s Arts & Letters Live is a literary and performing arts series featuring award-winning authors and performers of regional, national, and international acclaim. This year’s spring lineup of authors includes Colson Whitehead, Abraham Verghese, and more

  • April 4 – New York Times best-selling author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, Gabrielle Zevin
  • April 11 – Author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, V. E. Schwab [SOLD OUT]
  • April 16 – Master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers, David Sedaris. This popular event will sell out fast!
  • April 19 – Great (Women) Painters: In conversation with four artists featured in the book, Jennifer Guidi, Tschabalala Self, Genesis Tramaine, and Lisa Yuskavage. 
  • April 25 – New York Times bestselling author of  The Wager, David Grann. (Ticket prices include a hardcover copy of The Wager.
  • May 9 -Author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water, Abraham Verghese (Optional ticket + book bundle VIRTUAL)
  • May 18 – R. F. Kuang, author of the New York Times bestselling book Juniper Song. (All tickets include a hardcover copy of Yellowface.)
  • June 7 – National Book Award winner and New Yorker essential read, The Rabbit Hutch, Tess Gunty: In conversation with Ben Fountain
  • July 25 -Acclaimed author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Nickel Boys, The Underground Railroad, and his latest work, Crook Manifesto, Colson Whitehead. (This event does not include a book signing; however, all copies of Crook Manifesto purchased as part of a book bundle will be pre-signed by the author.)
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