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Live Music
Skilla Baby: The Price of Fame Tour - 18+ - MOVED TO CAMBRIDGE ROOM
Thu, Nov 5, 2026

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Museums

Live Music

Film
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Sports
SMU Mustangs Football vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Football

Sports
SMU Mustangs Mens Basketball vs. Virginia Military Institute Mens Basketball
Fri, Nov 6, 2026

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Live Music

Museums

Sports
SMU Mustangs Womens Volleyball vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Womens Volleyball
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
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Live Music
Holiday Events in Dallas
Parades, parties and seasonal events around the next big holidays in Dallas.
Fall
Veterans Day & Remembrance Day
Nov 9 – Nov 11, 2026
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Holiday Season
Christmas & Holiday Season
Nov 20 – Dec 28, 2026
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Fall
Thanksgiving
Nov 25 – Nov 29, 2026
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Holiday Season
Black Friday & Small Business Saturday
Nov 27 – Nov 29, 2026
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Winter
New Year's Eve
Dec 29 – Jan 1, 2027
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Winter
Mardi Gras & Carnival
Jan 28 – Feb 9, 2027
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Winter
Lunar New Year
Feb 3 – Feb 20, 2027
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Winter
Valentine's Day
Feb 11 – Feb 15, 2027
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Activities
Local attractions, tours and experiences in Dallas

Animals, Family Friendly, Romantic, Theme Parks, Wheelchair Accessible
Sea Life Dallas
SEA LIFE Grapevine is home to Texas’ only 360 degree Ocean Tunnel! Come face to fin with sharks and rescued sea turtles, touch a sticky anemone, and explore over 10 breathtaking exhibits. Immerse yourself 260, 000 gallons of wow and voyage into jaw dropping underwater worlds. Enter a Seahorse Temple and come nose to snout with these beautiful creatures. Be surrounded by schooling fish in a 360-degree experience. See some of your freshwater fishy friends and turtles in the Mangrove Forest and more! No flippers required. SEA LIFE Grapevine is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and meets all standards including animal care and welfare, veterinary programs, conservation, education and safety. Key exhibits and features
• Sea Turtle Rescue Center

Miscellaneous
Dallas CityPASS® - Access to 4 Attractions
Experience 4 must-see attractions and save up to 49% with Dallas CityPASS® tickets. One simple purchase removes the stress of planning, so you can relax and enjoy your memories in the making. With 9 days to use your tickets, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the top sights. Dallas CityPASS® tickets include one-time admission to 4 attractions. Includes: Perot Museum of Nature and Science - General Admission to exhibit halls, plus a film in The Hoglund Foundation Theater Reunion Tower GeO-Deck - General Admission Plus choose 2 of the following: Dallas Zoo - General Admission George W. Bush Presidential Museum - General Admission Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum - General Admission Plan Your Trip: Download the My CityPASS® app or visit my.citypass.com to access your tickets, make reservations (if required), and view attraction details. Top reasons why CityPASS® tickets might be right for you: Value: CityPASS® tickets save you time and money at the most popular attractions. Convenience: A single purchase and simple trip planning make CityPASS® tickets easy to use. Flexibility: CityPASS® tickets are valid for 9 days, so you get plenty of time to explore. Trust: 29 million travelers have enjoyed CityPASS® experiences since 1997.

Guided Tours
Legoland Discovery Center Dallas
This ultimate indoor LEGO® playground has rides, a 4D Cinema, attractions, and millions of LEGO Bricks for an exciting family adventure. Take flight on Merlin's Apprentice ride, blast skeletons on Kingdom Quest ride, see your favorite characters in the LEGO 4D Theater, and build epic LEGO creations alongside expert builders! Enjoy many LEGO attractions including:
• Kingdom Quest adventure ride where families hop aboard a royal chariot to save the princess in this interactive journey.

Small Group Tours
Plaza Premium Lounge - Dallas/Forth Worth International Airport
Plaza Premium Lounge’s very first lounge in the United States, bringing you the opportunity to experience the brand’s premium service and a taste of Texas hospitality. Located at Terminal E near Gate E31, a 2-minute walk from the Skylink train that connects to Terminal A, B, C and D, Plaza Premium Lounge DFW features an array of services and facilities including comfortable seating, local authentic and international flavours freshly made in the kitchen, complimentary Wi-Fi and TV channels, inclusive of sports and news. Not forgetting our signature Aerobar, uniquely accentuated with a 3D ceramic tile illustrations to portray the shape of the Texas map, presents a selection of locally crafted beers, cocktails, wine and liquors, giving you that perfect place for both leisure and business travellers. Inclusions :Maximum of 3 hours lounge use, charging station, flight information, food & beverage, lounge bay, newspaper/ magazines, shower facilities, telephone, TV channels, vageterarian options, Wi-Fi Inclusions: Drinks Exclusions: Television, newspapers and magazines. Access to Plaza Premium Lounge including Shower. Charging station. Telephone Food. Vegetarian options. Important Info: A valid boarding pass is required for passengers to access the lounge. . Please indicate the flight details, passenger names and the ages of the children. Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.
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