A vibrant open-air street market featuring dozens of local indie makers, artists, vintage apparel, street food, and live neighborhood music on Crowdus Street.

Sat, Aug 29 · 6:00 PMDetails →

live music$49.5

Social Distortion Live at The Factory in Deep Ellum

Punk rock legends Social Distortion take over the main stage at The Factory in Deep Ellum for an iconic evening of hard-hitting anthems.

Sun, Aug 30 · 1:00 AMDetails →

comedy$20

Dustin Ybarra Live at Hyena's Dallas

Actor and comedian Dustin Ybarra brings his signature storytelling and sharp wit to Dallas for a headline Labor Day weekend performance.

Sat, Sep 5 · 1:00 AMDetails →

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Iconic Local Gems in Dallas

Klyde Warren Park

★ 4.7

A vibrant 5.2-acre deck park bridging Downtown and Uptown Dallas

Built over the recessed Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Klyde Warren Park is a central gathering space offering daily free programming, food trucks, interactive fountains, botanical gardens, and lush lawns with stunning Dallas skyline views.

Freeafternoon

Dallas Museum of Art

★ 4.7

One of the nation's premier encyclopedic art institutions

Anchoring the Dallas Arts District, the Dallas Museum of Art features a globally renowned collection of over 25,000 works spanning 5,000 years of human creativity, from ancient Mediterranean artifacts to modern masterworks, offering free general admission.

Freemorning

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

★ 4.7

A picturesque 66-acre botanical oasis on the shores of White Rock Lake

Ranked among the top floral gardens in the world, the Dallas Arboretum offers 66 acres of breathtaking seasonal displays, historic estates, serene water features, and family-friendly interactive children's gardens.

~$20morning

Reunion Tower

★ 4.7

Panoramic 360-degree observation deck defining the Dallas skyline

Standing 561 feet tall with its iconic geodesic dome, Reunion Tower's GeO-Deck provides breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of downtown Dallas, high-definition zoom cameras, interactive touchscreens, and outdoor observation walkways.

~$24evening

Deep Ellum

★ 4.6

The historic cradle of Texas blues, live music, street art, and nightlife

Established in 1873, Deep Ellum is Dallas's premier arts and entertainment neighborhood, famed for its vibrant murals, legendary live music venues, craft breweries, eclectic dining, and bustling late-night energy.

~$15evening

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

★ 4.6

Historic chronicler of JFK's life, presidency, and legacy

Located in the former Texas School Book Depository, this poignant museum chronicles the life, death, and lasting legacy of President John F. Kennedy with authentic artifacts, photographs, documentary films, and the preserved corner window overlooking Dealey Plaza.

~$22morning

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