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Around DFW: Local Events and Places

Local events and places around Dallas–Fort Worth that we have written about over the years. Dates and details change, so check the organizer before you go.

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Band playing on a stage in front of colorful star banners, with audience members in the foreground
Around DFW

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar in Austin: 2025 and 2026

The 2025 Armadillo Christmas Bazaar in Austin has passed. Here is what the organizer lists for 2026, what to confirm before you go, and a short note on hosting at home.

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Aerial view of a large turquoise lagoon with swimmers, a sandy shoreline with palm trees and a parking area beside open fields
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Lagoonfest Texas: What It Is and Where DFW Can Swim

Lagoonfest Texas is a lagoon park near Houston. Here is what it is, how far it is from DFW, and where North Texas families can cool off closer to home.

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Colorful hot air balloons inflated on a sunny grass field, with spectators and chairs gathered below
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Plano Balloon Festival: What It Is and When It Runs

The 2025 and 2026 Plano Balloon Festivals have both ended. Here is what the festival is, what the 2026 schedule looked like, and how to plan for next year.

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White pergola on round columns over a stone patio, beside a built-in grill and counter against a stucco wall
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Universal Kids Resort in Frisco: What Opened in 2026

Universal Kids Resort opened in Frisco on July 1, 2026. Here are the seven lands, the on-site hotel, where the park sits and how to plan a visit with young children.

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Theater interior with a full audience watching dancers in orange costumes on a lit stage with blue backdrop
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Frisco Arts Center: The Plan, the Vote, What Is Next

Frisco’s proposed Broadway-capable arts center did not get voter funding in May 2025. Here is what the city studied afterward and what remains unsettled.

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Shelves of canned goods, boxed food and household items inside a school pantry, with a sign reading you matter
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Fort Worth School Markets: What the Program Is

Fort Worth ISD school markets put grocery pantries inside campuses. Here is how the 2024 openings worked, what to ask the district today, and how to take part.

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Large crowd gathered in a lit plaza in front of a tall Christmas tree, with fireworks bursting and video screens beside the stage
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Frisco Holiday Events: What Ran and What to Check

Frisco’s holiday season starts in mid-November. Here is what Visit Frisco listed for 2025, what is still unannounced for 2026, and a note on hosting at home.

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White patio cover with a ceiling fan over a brick-paved patio, with a round table, white chairs and flower pots
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Peppa Pig Theme Park in North Richland Hills: A Year On

The Peppa Pig park opened in North Richland Hills in March 2025. Here is what is confirmed about its first year and what to do if you live nearby.

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Brick-paved park path lined with trees wrapped in warm white and multicolor holiday lights at night
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Christmas in Color at NRH2O in North Richland Hills

Christmas in Color lit up the NRH2O parking lot in the 2024 season. Here is what is known about the show, how to find out about future seasons, and how to hang lights at home without harming the house.

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Neighbors seated on a patio under string lights at dusk while a guitarist plays beside a house with a lit window
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Frisco’s Music Friendly Texas Certification Explained

Frisco earned its Music Friendly Texas certification in March 2023. Here is what the program is, how the ACM Awards fit in, and how to host music at home.

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Rooftop terrace with a wooden pergola, wicker lounge chairs and sofas, and a grill beside a stucco wall
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Living Near the Frisco Theme Park: Homeowner Notes

Universal Kids Resort opened in Frisco in July 2026. This homeowner guide covers short-term rental rules, why home value claims are guesses, and which upgrades make sense.

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