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🗓️ What's happening in Dallas Today
💼 Jobs Opportunities: Local Dallas positions
📰 Fresh Dallas news from the last 24 hours
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🎉 Here's what's happening TODAY,from volunteer opportunities and family activities to live music and career events. Let's make the most of November 24th!
WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2025
👨👩👧 FAMILY & KIDS-FRIENDLY – TODAY ONLY
🦃 Operation Turkey – Dallas Turkey Tailgate
Today 8am–6pm | The Mix Kitchen, 9125 Diceman Dr
Help smoke, carve, pack meals for families in need; all ages welcome
♿ Abilities Expo Dallas
Today (times vary) | Dallas area
Hands-on expo with adaptive sports, kids' activities & disability resources
💃 Behind the Scenes – Dallas Black Dance Theatre
12pm | DBDT Studios, Arts District
Free program showing how productions go from studio to stage
🕵️♀️ Discover Dallas's Hidden Treasures
Today (start any time) | Klyde Warren Park
App-guided city scavenger hunt; fun for families with school-age kids
🎨 Festive Craft Workshop
This afternoon/evening | Halcyon, Dallas
Holiday-themed make-and-take craft session; better for older kids + parents
🕵️ Dallas Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows
Today (time slots available) | Bishop Arts STEAM
Outdoor mystery escape game around Bishop Arts; best for teens + adults
🍽️ The Ranch's Annual Farm to Fork Event
5–7pm | The Ranch at Las Colinas, Irving
Tasting event celebrating local Texas producers; family-friendly with food-loving teens
🎄 Texas Christkindl Market
Today | 1650 E Randol Mill Rd, Arlington
German-style outdoor Christmas market with lights, food, kids' activities & shopping
🤝 Food Distribution – Volunteer Shift
10am–3:30pm | Dallas area
Family-friendly volunteer day packing and distributing food to neighbors in need
🍝 Eataly "Summer Fridays" at NorthPark
11am–7pm | Eataly at NorthPark Center
Tasting stations and specials; easy family stop if you're already at the mall
🌙 SINGLES & NIGHT-OWLS – TONIGHT (MON, NOV 24)
🎤 Burna Boy – Live in Dallas
8:30pm | American Airlines Center
Huge Afro-fusion show; big arena energy
🎸 Belmont + Avoid + Super Sometimes
Doors 6pm, show 7pm | Trees, Deep Ellum
Pop-punk / rock lineup in an all-ages but very "night-owl" room
🎶 VIOLENT VIRA at The Echo Lounge
7pm | Design District
Alt/rock show, good if you want a smaller concert vibe
🧑🤝🧑 Friendsgiving at 2919 Canton
7pm | 2919 Canton St, Dallas
Community Friendsgiving gathering with food + social vibes
🧘 Canvas Wellness Collective – Rooftop Sound + Meditation
9am | Canvas Hotel Dallas
Rooftop sound bath + gentle flow; more "wellness singles" than kids
💼 Executives in Transition
Today | 14241 Dallas Pkwy
Networking and support event for professionals in career transition
💼 Dallas Job Fair – Dallas Career Fair
Today | Dallas, TX
Multi-employer hiring event; good for job-seeking readers
🥐 Fulbright Association Give Back Brunch
Today | Olivella's (Dallas)
Brunch + networking for the local Fulbright community
🙏 Healing & Family Deliverance Prophetic Crusade
Evening | Shining Star International Church, Richardson
Night revival with preaching, music, and prayer
🧘♂️ The Courage to Forgive – Meditation Class
7–8:15pm | Plano Environmental Education Center
Guided Buddhist meditation session; calm way to end the day
🚗 WORTH THE DRIVE – PLANO / ARLINGTON / FORT WORTH (TODAY)
🕵️♂️ Plano Murder Mystery: Catch the Killer!
Today | Downtown Plano
Outdoor mystery escape game around historic Plano; great for groups of friends
🏈 Game Days at Dave & Buster's
11am | Dave & Buster's, 425 Curtis Mathes Way, Arlington
All-ages game-day deals, arcade, and sports on big screens
🕵️ Fort Worth Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows
Today | Central Fort Worth
Self-guided outdoor murder mystery; fun excuse to wander downtown
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💼 I spotted some great job opportunities around town this week, from teaching positions at Dallas ISD to creative gigs and tech roles. Here's what caught my eye!
LOCAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES
YOUR DALLAS COMMUNITY BOARD
📚 EDUCATION
TEACHER
Dallas ISD. 2025-26. All grades/subjects. Certified.
J-1 TEACHER VISA
Dallas ISD. International educators. 2025-26 program.
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SUBSTITUTE
Dallas ISD. Flexible schedule. Ongoing hiring.
MUSEUM REGISTRAR
Sixth Floor Museum. FT collections mgmt.
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💼 GENERAL POSITIONS
MAINTENANCE TECH
Fair Park. PT $17.34/hr. Eves/wknds.
NANNY (INFANT)
FT 4-day week. $28-32/hr. Live-out.
SUPPLY CHAIN
Boeing. Entry-level. On-site Dallas.
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CDL DRIVER 🎁
Labatt Food. Home daily. Sign-on bonus.
SYSTEM ADMIN
Brainlabs. FT $50k-67k. IT support.
PRIVATE CHEF
Polished Chef. Contract. High-end clients.
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THE DALLAS DIGEST
NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • DALLAS, TEXAS
⚡ WEATHER ALERT
SEVERE STORMS STRIKE NORTH TEXAS
Tornado watch active. Heavy rain, hail risk across DFW. Flood watch: 1-3" rainfall expected north of I-20.
► FULL REPORT
🏛️ CITY HALL
Ex-Council Member: Protect Downtown Landmarks
Historic buildings at risk as city weighs development plans.
Read More ›
🏗️ REAL ESTATE
Santander Tower Adds Residential Floors
Details ›
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🍽️ DINING
Romy Restaurant Coming to Henderson Ave
Opens late 2026.
More ›
🎄 COMMUNITY
Grapevine Draws Over 2 Million Visitors as "Christmas Capital of Texas"
Read More ›
📈 DEVELOPMENT
East Plano: 215-Acre Project Near Approval
Full Story ›
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