Guide to the perfect weekend in DFW: Live music, ice cream, Dallas Cowboys game
Summer is winding down in North Texas, but there’s still plenty of fun activities around the area for those looking to boogie over the weekend.
From a variety of concerts and musical shows, to a preseason Dallas Cowboys game, there’s no shortage of ways to spend the next few days.
Whether you’re looking for family-friendly events, date-night concerts or just a reason to get out and explore, Fort Worth, Arlington, and Dallas each have their own lineup ready to go.
Fort Worth
Friday, Aug. 22
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ in concert
Bass Hall is hosting a screening of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which includes the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performing the score as the film plays.
- When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
- Where: Bass Hall, 525 Commerce St.
- Cost: Prices vary by seat. Find tickets here.
Whitey Morgan and The 78’s concert
Billy Bob’s Texas is welcoming Whitey Morgan and The 78’s for a Friday night show at the “World’s Largest Honky Tonk.”
- When: Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 10 p.m.
- Where: Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza
- Cost: Prices vary by seat. Find tickets here.
Saturday, Aug. 23
The Music of Laurel Canyon show
Casa Mañana is hosting the show that celebrates the Los Angeles neighborhood and the artists who called it home, including Joni Mitchell; Buffalo Springfield; Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young; and The Mamas & the Papas.
- When: 8 p.m.
- Where: Casa Mañan, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave.
- Cost: Prices vary by seat. Find tickets here.
TCU spirit night at Hotel Drover
Hotel Drover is hosting a TCU spirit night at its “Backyard Unplugged” event, which will feature live music, signature cocktails and room for dancing.
- When: 7 p.m.
- Where: Hotel Drover, 200 Mule Alley Drive
- Cost: Free
Sunday, Aug. 24
Sound Bath Under the Stars
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater is hosting a sound bath experience to help folks counteract the “Sunday Scaries.” A sound bath is described as being bathed in sound waves produced by various instruments, which helps “induce a state of deep relaxation” and also release stress.
- When: 6 p.m.
- Where: Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St.
- Cost: $30. Purchase tickets here.
Arlington
Friday, Aug. 22
Dallas Cowboys versus Atlanta Falcons
The Dallas Cowboys will host the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium on Friday, Aug. 22. This will be the Cowboys’ third and final preseason matchup, before the regular season kicks off against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Finanical Field on Sept. 4.
- When: 7 p.m.
- Where: AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way
- Cost: Prices vary by seat. Find tickets here.
Classics IV concert
Rock band Classics IV will play the hits — “Spooky,” “Stormy” and “Traces” — at Arlington Music Hall on Friday.
- When: Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m.
- Where: Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St.
- Cost: Prices vary by seat. Find tickets here.
Saturday, Aug. 22
Downtown Arlington Farmers Market
Stroll the open-air market for farm-fresh produce, baked goods and locally made crafts. A perfect Saturday morning stop to stock your kitchen and support small businesses.
- When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and every Saturday through November
- Where: 201 N. Center St.
- Cost: Free
Ice Cream Contest and Social
Division Brewing is hosting an “old fashioned hand cranked ice cream contest” at the brewery. Ice cream will be free for everyone and all school educators will received food and drink discounts.
- When: 1-4 p.m.
- Where: Division Brewing, 506 E. Main St.
- Cost: Free
Sunday, Aug. 24
Dallas Wings versus Golden State Valkyries
The Dallas Wings will face off against the Golden State Valkyries at home.
- When: 3 p.m.
- Where: College Park Center, 600 S. Center St.
- Cost: Prices vary by seat. Find tickets here.
Dallas
Thursday, Aug. 21
Marcello Hernandez comedy show
The “Saturday Night Live” comedian is performing in downtown Dallas at the Majestic Theatre.
- When: 7 p.m.
- Where: Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St.
- Cost: Prices vary by seat. Find tickets here.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Saint Michael’s Farmers Market
This recurring weekly event is full of local produce, baked goods and handmade crafts.
- When: 8 a.m. - noon
- Where: 344 Colgate Ave.
- Cost: Free
Hugapalooza at Klyde Warren Park
KidLinks is hosting its annual Hugapalooza Children’s Concert and Resource Fair on Saturday. The event will feature a musical puppet show, therapeutic music performers and a resource fair.
- When: 9 a.m. - noon
- Where: Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway
- Cost: Free
Sunday, Aug. 24
Ethel Cain concert
Ethel Cain will serenade the Dallas crowd at The Bomb Factory this weekend.
- When: Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.
- Where: The Bomb Factory, 2713 Canton St.
- Cost: Prices vary by seat. Find tickets here.
This story was originally published August 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM.
