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Upcoming Events in Dallas
Dallas
“Mandela: The Official Exhibition”
June 13-Nov. 1
African American Museum, Dallas, 3536 Grand Ave.
Marking its debut in Texas, “Mandela: The Official Exhibition” explores the life of one of the world’s most recognizable champions of freedom and justice—whose vision of justice, service and reconciliation continues to inspire people around the globe. Presented in partnership with the city of Dallas, the exhibition serves as both a cultural anchor and welcoming destination for international visitors during World Cup “Fan Fest” activities at Fair Park and the Cotton Bowl Stadium. The exhibition spans all four galleries and unfolds through multisensory experiences, tracing Nelson Mandela’s extraordinary journey from his rural childhood in the Eastern Cape to his decades of resistance against apartheid and his election as South Africa’s first democratically elected president. His journey to becoming the “Father of South Africa” and a globally revered figure is presented in personal and revealing ways. Through his own reflections and stories shared by his family and those who knew him best, visitors see Mandela—respectfully called Madiba—in a new light. One gallery is transformed into a fully immersive, multimedia environment that places visitors within defining chapters of Mandela’s life. Guests encounter rarely seen films, photographs and personal artifacts on loan from the Mandela family, as well as museums and archives worldwide, illuminating the people, places, and pivotal experiences that shaped one of the 20th century’s most remarkable leaders.
Junkyard Haunted House at City Park
Oct. 2-Nov. 1
Old City Park, 1515 S. Harwood St.
The Junkyard Haunted House is proud to collaborate with the city of Dallas to host a new haunted house experience at City Park. Seven haunted houses including the elusively haunted Millermore Mansion are available for spooky tours. Food vendors are on site, and there are several photo ops with spooky characters.
Harambee Festival
Oct. 31
MLK Jr. Recreation Center, 2901 Pennsylvania Ave.
Rooted in the Swahili concept of “Harambee” meaning “let’s pull together,” this year’s theme, “Harambee! One People One Purpose,” highlights community strength, cultural diversity, and family engagement. There are candy stations for kids, live concerts, a food truck park, vendor marketplace, a line-dancing party, and more.
Kid’s Halloween Sensory Play
Oct. 31
The Shops at Park Lane, 8080 Park Lane
Let the little ones create, squish, scoop, mix, and explore their way into spooky season. Join The Shops at Park Lane for a special Halloween event for hands-on sensory fun designed for little explorers.
shopsatparklane.com/events/the-shops-at-park-lane-halloween-sensory-play
DIY Con
Nov. 6-8
Fair Park, 3809 Grand Ave.
DIY Con is a hands-on festival for DIY enthusiasts, makers, and homeowners to explore tools, techniques, and creative inspiration across home improvement, woodworking, smart home, crafting, and décor.
“Twisted, Plaited, Sculpted: Collection of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation”
Nov. 7-Oct. 17, 2027
Crow Museum of Asian Art’s Dallas Arts District location, 2010 Flora St.
Marking the Crow Museum’s first collaboration with the Dallas-based Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation, this exhibition brings together 22 works by 17 Japanese artists, including Living National Treasures Fujinuma Noboru and Fujitsuka Shosei. Drawn from one of the foundation’s four major collecting areas, the exhibition showcases the breadth and creative possibilities of woven bamboo—from dream-like basketry to abstract sculpture—as artists reshape and manipulate a familiar plant material to push the boundaries of natural form.
Christmas Lights Tours
Dec. 4-27
Various locations, 7600 W. Greenway Blvd.
Glide past some of the country’s most extravagant and magical Christmas Lights displays in Dallas’ Park Cities area, in the comfort of a warm bus. At several homes, there’s the chance to get out and personally experience displays. Hot chocolate and another indulgent treats are served.
Beats Antique in Concert
Dec. 6
Deep Ellum Art Company, 3200 Commerce St.
Commitment to the full performance art form is how Beats Antique fuses musical worlds, pulling on global sounds for experiments on the fringes of cinematic cabaret, informed by electronic mash-ups and inspirations who have joined them on the journey such as Les Claypool, Alam Khan, The Glitch Mob, Too Many Zooz, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
Mistletoe Market at Preston Hollow Village
Dec. 19
Preston Hollow Village , 7859 Walnut Hill Lane
The Mistletoe Market at Preston Hollow Village is back with a variety of vendors, live music, and onsite restaurants.
Will Holiday’s Grand Ol’ Christmas Show
House of Blues Dallas, 2200 N Lamar St