🎉 Things to Do Around Dallas–Fort Worth This Moday (Sept 29 2025)

Aminé + Lido — Tour de Dance 2025 (8:00 pm, South Side Ballroom, Cedars)
High-energy hip-hop/electro night.
👉 Tickets/Info: southsideballroomdallas.com

Destroyer (+ Jennifer Castle) (Doors 7:00 pm / Show 8:00 pm, Trees, Deep Ellum)
Art-rock with poetic vibes in a classic Deep Ellum room.
👉 Tickets/Info: treesdallas.com

Pachyman & MNDSGN (18+) (7:00 pm doors / 8:00 pm show, Deep Ellum Art Co, Deep Ellum)
Dub grooves + head-nod beats in a gallery-bar setting.
👉 Tickets/Info: deepellumart.co

QUAL (7:00 pm, Three Links, Deep Ellum)
Darkwave/industrial on a moody Monday.
👉 Tickets/Info: threelinksdeepellum.com

Wisp + Dream, Ivory (Evening, The Factory in Deep Ellum, Deep Ellum)
Shoegaze/dream-pop textures, big room sound.
👉 Tickets/Info: thefactoryindeepellum.com

Manic Monday Jazz + SIN (8:00 pm–12:00 am, The Balcony Club, Lakewood)
Cozy neighborhood jazz hang; service-industry welcome.
👉 Info: balconyclub.com

The Love Mic (open mic: music/comedy/poetry) (Sign-up 6:00 pm / Show 7:00 pm, Sundown at Granada, Lower Greenville)
Rotating performers + patio vibes.
👉 Info: sundownatgranada.com

State Fair of Texas @ Fair Park (10:00 am–9:00 pm, Fair Park, South Dallas)
Corny dogs, midway, daily shows & free concerts with admission.
👉 Schedule & Tickets: bigtex.com

Autumn at the Arboretum — ¡Mundo México! (9:00 am–5:00 pm, Dallas Arboretum, White Rock Lake)
Massive pumpkin displays + cultural exhibits and gardens.
👉 Info & Tickets: dallasarboretum.org

Pumpkins & Pints (21+) (6:00 pm–9:00 pm, Dallas Arboretum, White Rock Lake)
After-hours garden stroll with brews.
👉 Tickets: dallasarboretum.org

Angelika Film Center — Daily Showtimes (All day/evening, Mockingbird Station)
Indies + limited releases; check tonight’s slate.
👉 Showtimes: angelikafilmcenter.com/dallas

Texas Theatre — Arthouse Mondays (Evening, Oak Cliff)
Cult picks, restorations, and specials.
👉 Showtimes: thetexastheatre.com

“Kindertransport: Rescuing Children on the Brink of War” (10:00 am–5:00 pm, Dallas)
Powerful historical exhibit; plan ~60–90 minutes.
👉 Info: (host org/site for exhibit)

Perot Museum of Nature & Science (10:00 am–5:00 pm, Victory Park)
Five floors of hands-on science; late-afternoon is calmer.
👉 Tickets: perotmuseum.org

Dallas Farmers Market — The Market (Hall) (10:00 am–7:00 pm, Farmers Market District)
Food hall, specialty vendors, easy lunch/dinner stop.
👉 Info: dallasfarmersmarket.org

Dallas Farmers Market — Pumpkin Patch (10:00 am–5:00 pm)
Seasonal photo-ops and gourds galore.
👉 Info: dallasfarmersmarket.org

The Market Happy Hours (Late afternoon, Dallas Farmers Market)
Rotating drink/food specials; check today’s board.
👉 Info: dallasfarmersmarket.org

Mixology Mondays @ The Parlor (Evening, AT&T Discovery District, Downtown)
Creative cocktails + plaza screens and music.
👉 Info: attdiscoverydistrict.com/dine/the-parlor

Ivy Tavern Monday Trivia (7:30 pm, Oak Lawn)
Patio pub trivia; arrive early for a table.
👉 Info: theivytavern.com

Dallas West Branch Library — ESL (AM) & GED en español (AM) (Morning, West Dallas)
Free community learning sessions; call branch to confirm times.
👉 Info: dallaslibrary.org (search “West Branch”)

The World of Hans Zimmer — A New Dimension (7:30 pm, Dickies Arena)
Full orchestra + film sequences curated by Zimmer.
👉 Tickets/Info: Dickies Arena / Ticketmaster. Dickies Arena+1

Frankie & The Witch Fingers + Population II (Doors 7:00 pm / Show 8:00 pm, Tulips FTW, Near Southside)
Fuzzed-out psych rock in one of FW’s best rooms.
👉 Tickets/Info: Tulips calendar. Tulips

Stockyards Music Series @ Second Rodeo Brewing (12–3 pm, 4–7 pm, 8–11 pm, Stockyards)
Three live sets throughout the day on the patio stage.
👉 Lineup & times: Stockyards “Saddle Up” music schedule. Fort Worth Stockyards

Open Mic Night — White Elephant Saloon (8:00 pm, Stockyards)
Classic honky-tonk open mic—show up and sign up.
👉 Listing: Stockyards music schedule / open-mic roundups. Fort Worth Stockyards+1

The Big Laugh Open Mic (7:30 pm, Big Laugh Comedy Club, Downtown)
Weekly comedy open mic—new comics + vets.
👉 Details: Visit Fort Worth event page. fortworth.com

Fort Worth Herd — Twice-Daily Longhorn Cattle Drive (11:30 am & 4:00 pm, East Exchange Ave., Stockyards)
Free, authentic cattle drive—best viewed along Exchange Ave.
👉 Info: Fort Worth Stockyards / Visit Fort Worth. fortworthstockyards.org+1

FW Botanic Garden — “Musical Swings” (Interactive Exhibit) (All day, Fort Worth Botanic Garden)
Create music together just by swinging—family-friendly.
👉 Info: FWBG calendar / feature page. fwbg.org+1

¡Celebramos! — FWISD Student Art Show (All day, FW Botanic Garden – Garden Center)
Student artwork on display; included with garden admission.
👉 Details: FWBG events calendar. fwbg.org

Open Gym for Pickleball (Today, City of Fort Worth rec facility — see city calendar for location & time)
All skill levels; equipment provided.
👉 City Calendar: fortworthtexas.gov/events. fortworthtexas.gov

The Cole Lab Lite (Coworking/Maker Session) (8:00 am–12:00 pm, Blank Space Fort Worth)
Drop-in creative lab—great for founders, makers, freelancers.
👉 Details/RSVP: Fort Worth Chamber events. FWC

Global Reflections: Art, the Universal Language (9:00 am–4:00 pm, Courtyard Theater – Gallery Lobby)
Multicultural art showcase in Downtown Plano.
👉 Info: Visit Plano listing. Visit Plano

Screamin’ Green Hauntoween (10:00 am–5:00 pm, Crayola Experience, The Shops at Willow Bend)
Kid-friendly Halloween stations, crafts, and photo ops.
👉 Tickets: Visit Plano → Crayola page. Visit Plano

Fluid Art Workshop (11:00 am, Pipe & Palette – The Shops at Willow Bend)
Hands-on pour painting (materials included).
👉 Tickets: Visit Plano → Pipe & Palette. Visit Plano

Rhyme Time (Age 0–24 months) (10:00–10:30 am, Haggard Library)
Lap-sit songs and early literacy fun.
👉 Details: Macaroni Kid event page. plano.macaronikid.com

Conversational English (ESL) (6:30–7:30 pm, Plano Public Library — check branch on listing)
Free, practice-focused English conversation hour.
👉 Details / RSVP: Plano Library event page. plano.libnet.info

School of Rock Plano — Prep Week (All day, School of Rock, Plano)
Open house / prep sessions running this week; good for parents/students.
👉 Info: School of Rock Plano. School of Rock

Live Jazz in The V Lounge (6:30–9:30 pm, Eddie V’s — Plano/Frisco)
Evening lounge set; upscale eats + cocktails.
👉 Schedule: Visit Plano / Eddie V’s page. Visit Plano

Eddie’s Cellar Sessions: Caymus & Bao (Special Menu) (available today, Eddie V’s — V Lounge)
Limited-time wine pairing offer running Sept 22–Nov 16.
👉 Details: OpenTable experience page. OpenTable

Mil Latinos en Plano (Community Mixer) (Evening, Fogo de Chão, Plano)
Networking + dining experience; RSVP advised.
👉 Tickets/Info: Eventbrite. Eventbrite

Fine Art Mixed Media Exhibition — Mark Diaz (ongoing today, Ten 20 Gallery, Downtown Plano)
Drop-in gallery viewing; free entry.
👉 Details: Downtown Plano / Visit Plano events. Downtown Plano

AT&T Stadium VIP Guided Tours (first slot 9:30 am, AT&T Stadium)
Behind-the-scenes look at locker rooms, field access (as available), art collection.
👉 Tickets/Info: SeatGeek & Stadium Tours page. SeatGeek+1

Globe Life Field — Premium Ballpark Tours (various times, Globe Life Field)
60-min tour + 30-min outfield photo/catch time when available.
👉 Tickets/Info: Visit Arlington event listing / Rangers tours. arlington.org+1

High School Football: Lamar vs. Martin (7:00 pm, Choctaw Stadium)
Friday-night feel on a Monday—district matchup under the lights.
👉 Tickets/Info: REV Entertainment schedule. REV Entertainment

Six Flags Over Texas — Fright Fest (Select Nights) (open today 5:00–11:00 pm, 2201 Rd to Six Flags)
Coasters after dark, scare zones & shows; haunted mazes are add-on.
👉 Park Hours/Info: Six Flags. sixflags.com+1

Voice Division Recital (11:00 am, Irons Recital Hall, UTA Fine Arts Bldg)
Midday classical/vocal program from UTA Music.
👉 Details: UTA Events. UTA Events Calendar

Voter Registration Tabling (10:00 am–1:00 pm, UTA Library Mall)
Quick stop to register or update your info.
👉 Details: UTA Events. UTA Events Calendar

Feria de Recursos (11:30 am–1:30 pm, UTA Library Mall)
Spanish-language resource fair—campus & community orgs.
👉 Details: UTA Events. UTA Events Calendar

Workshop: Intro to 3D Modeling (TinkerCAD) (4:00–5:00 pm, UTA Central Library, Rm 109)
Hands-on beginner session; great for makers & students.
👉 Details/RSVP: UTA Libraries / event page. libraries.uta.edu+1

Family Storytime (10:30–11:15 am, Ron Wright Lake Arlington Branch — Community Room)
Songs, stories & movement for little ones + caregivers.
👉 Details: Arlington Public Library LibCal. arlingtontx.libcal.com+1

Little Explorers (come-and-go) (11:00 am, George W. Hawkes Downtown Library — Children’s Play Room)
Play-based learning: early STEM, fine-motor activities.
👉 Details: Arlington Public Library LibCal