09/11/2026
DFW WEEKEND PICKS | SEPT. 11-13 ✨
Looking for something fun around DFW? Here are eight verified picks for families and grown-up plans.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS
🦸 FAN EXPO Dallas
Fri 4-9 PM | Sat 10 AM-7 PM | Sun 10 AM-5 PM
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas
Three days of comics, cosplay, gaming, anime, celebrity panels, autographs and photo ops. Tickets required.
🎶 Safari Nights: The Coppertones
Sat | Concert 7-8:30 PM | Zoo open until 9 PM
Dallas Zoo
Enjoy a Motown tribute concert, keeper chats and animal encounters. Included with general Zoo admission.
🇲🇽 Viva Dallas 2026
Sat 5-9 PM
Dallas City Hall Plaza
This free Mexican Independence celebration includes music, crafts and street food. The procession begins at 6 PM, followed by the official Grito at 7 PM.
🐎 Fiestas Patrias Parade & Celebration
Sun | Festivities begin at 10 AM
Fort Worth Stockyards
See dancing horses, folklórico performers, live music, vendors, the 11:40 AM parade and the 7 PM Grito. Rodeo shows and the late concert require separate tickets.
ADULT ACTIVITIES
🥂 Drunk Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet
Fri-Sun | Multiple showtimes
Deep Ellum Art Co, Dallas
One actor takes five shots while the cast performs Shakespeare. Unpredictable, funny and strictly 21+.
😂 Chingo Bling
Fri-Sun | Multiple evening shows
Arlington Improv
Catch his bold, unapologetic stand-up during a five-show weekend. Ages 18+ with valid photo ID and a two-item minimum.
💿 Club 90s: Ariana Grande Night
Sat | Doors 8:30 PM | Show 9 PM
House of Blues Dallas
Dance to Ariana favorites and pop throwbacks. Ages 18+ with physical ID required.
🤠 Josh Turner
Sat 10 PM | Doors 6 PM
Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth
Country hitmaker Josh Turner takes the main stage, with Southern Chrome at 8 PM. Tickets start at $20. Adults need valid government ID; minors must attend with a parent or legal guardian.
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