Free and Cheap Events in Dallas this Weekend – August 15-17, 2025
Updated: 11th August 2025.
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The best free and cheap events in Dallas this Weekend (August 15 – 17) include North Texas Fair and Rodeo, Gracie’s Corner Live, and more!
Check out the full list below!
Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm before heading out.
Early Birds Save with $2 Parking at Traders Village
Love to treasure hunt? Traders Village Grand Prairie is a shopper’s paradise, featuring over 1,000 open-air vendor booths that offer a wide range of items, including clothing, collectibles, tools, toys, and home décor. And this summer, you can score $2 parking before 10 AM every Saturday and Sunday—more reason to come early and shop all day.
When: All Weekend June – August 2025
Where: 2602 Mayfield Rd, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
How Much: No Entry Fee, $2 Parking!!!
Free Events in Dallas this Weekend
Community Beer Co. Cycling Group Ride
Head out for an exhilarating group cycling ride on August 16th, kicking off from the Community Beer Company. There will be multiple routes for every skill level, so whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, there’s a perfect group for you.
After you’ve crushed your ride, celebrate your accomplishment with a delicious, ice-cold beer at the brewery. Remember to bring your helmet, water, and some snacks to keep you fueled.
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 8 am – 10 pm
Where: Community Beer Co., 3110 Commonwealth Dr, Dallas, TX 75247
How much: Free
Best Fun Events in Dallas this Weekend – Friday
Dr. George Keaton’s Living Museum: A Stage Play
Be a part of Dr. George Keaton, Jr.’s “Living Museum: A Stage Play,” directed by Mr. Selmore Haines, III, and meet incredible figures like Julia Caldwell Frazier, Dr. Marcellus Cooper, and one very special guest.
Step back in time and witness the lives of the African American trailblazers who profoundly shaped the city.
When: Friday – Saturday, August 15 – 16, 2025
Where: Dallas College Mountain View Campus Performance Hall, 4849 W Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75211
How much: $20 | $10 for kids under 18
Gracie’s Corner Live: Gracie’s Global Adventure
Image credit: Gracie’s Corner
Gracie’s Corner is taking its award-winning show on the road for the very first time, and it’s making a stop at the House of Blues just for you.
It’s the perfect way to spend your weekend, filled with music, learning, and adventure. Come sing along with Gracie and her friends in a show that’s designed to thrill and educate all at once.
When: Friday, August 15, 2025 | 6 pm – 11 pm
Where: House of Blues Dallas, 2200 N Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202
How much: Starts at $94
Shakespeare in Hollywood
Get ready for a whimsical weekend as Shakespeare’s fairies from A Midsummer Night’s Dream land magically in 1934 Hollywood. The mischievous sprites discover the dazzling world of show business, and they’re ready to put on a show of their own.
When: Friday, August 15 – 24, 2025
Where: Campus Theatre, 214 W Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201
How much: Starts at $20
Taiwan Expo USA 2025: Innovation, Culture & Cuisine
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience as the Taiwan Expo returns to the United States this weekend in Dallas. Discover the vibrant innovation and breathtaking landscapes of Taiwan as the island nation showcases its world-class expertise in high-tech manufacturing and technology.
When: Thursday, August 14 – 16, 2025
Where: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, 650 S Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202
How much: Not stated
North Texas Fair and Rodeo
Image credit: North Texas Fair and Rodeo
Come on down to the North Texas Fair and Rodeo for nine days of nonstop fun! Get ready for a fantastic weekend filled with thrilling carnival rides, delicious fair food, and exciting games.
Enjoy professional rodeos, captivating livestock shows, and an incredible lineup of country music across multiple stages.
When: Friday, August 15 – 24, 2025
Where: North Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 N Carroll Blvd, Denton, TX 76201
How much: Starts at $25
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Get ready to rock out with Red Jumpsuit Apparatus in Dallas this weekend! They’re hitting the stage on at RBC, and they’re bringing some awesome special guests with them.
When: Friday, August 15, 2025 | 6 pm
Where: RBC, 2617 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226
How much: Starts at $34.15
Vino Voyage: A Local Tasting Tour Around The World
Image credit: Lone Star Winery
This upcoming weekend in Dallas, you’re invited to embark on a Vino Voyage, a unique wine-tasting experience that will transport you to the world’s most iconic wine regions.
Step inside the historic McKinney Performing Arts Center and stroll through themed tasting stations, where each one highlights a different country’s wine and culinary traditions.
You’ll discover a variety of wines, some from around the world and others from right here in Texas, all carefully selected to create the perfect pairing.
When: Friday, August 15, 2025 | 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069
How much: $59
GHOST: World Tour 2025
Get ready to witness a spectacle as the one and only GHOST, the GRAMMY Award-winning theatrical rock icons from Sweden, descend upon Dallas for a night you won’t soon forget.
When: Friday, August 15, 2025 | 8 pm
Where: Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St, Fort Worth, TX 76107
How much: Starts at $52.50
Sense & Sensibility
Get ready to be swept away by the timeless romance and wit of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, live on stage at the Allen Contemporary Theatre. This fast-paced and vibrant adaptation brings the classic tale to life with humor, heartache, and just a hint of scandal. Don’t miss your chance to see this beloved story unfold.
Join the Dashwood sisters as they navigate society, love, and loss on a journey to find happiness.
When: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, August 15 – 31, 2025
Where: Allen Contemporary Theatre, 1210 E Main St #300, Allen, TX 75002
How much: $20 – $25
Broadway Dallas presents Life of Pi
Prepare for an epic tale of perseverance and hope that will captivate your imagination. Witness a 16-year-old boy’s incredible fight for survival after a shipwreck, sharing a lifeboat with a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a majestic Royal Bengal tiger.
When: Friday, August 15 – 17, 2025
Where: Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
How much: Starts at $41
Free and Cheap Events in Dallas this Weekend – Saturday
Turtle Creek Chorale Presents Guys & Dolls
Looking for an unforgettable night out in Dallas? Catch a live performance of the classic musical comedy, Guys & Dolls, at Moody Performance Hall. Considered a perfect musical by many, this show is sure to entertain you with its incredible score and timeless story.
Get ready to experience the beloved tale of gamblers, missionaries, and showgirls. With stunning costumes and a live orchestra, you’ll be transported back in time to the colorful streets of New York City.
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 2 pm – 4 pm
Where: Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
How much: $40 – $60
Kaiju Go! 2025 – A Japanese Giant Monster Film, Art & Toy Showcase
Image credit: Kaiju Go – A Japanese Monster Film, Art, and Toy Showcase
Are you ready for a monster-sized weekend? Kaiju Go!, DFW’s top Godzilla and kaiju event, is back for its third year, and it’s bigger than ever before.
Get ready to watch a fantastic double feature of Invasion of Astro-Monster and Return of Godzilla, screened in their original Japanese language with English subtitles. You’ll also get the rare chance to see the classic Hong Kong film Super Infra-Man.
A single ticket gives you full access to everything, including a Q&A with famed artist Tom Whalen and a roster of global vinyl toy designers and makers.
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 2 pm
Where: Texas Theatre, 231 Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208
How much: $40
11th Annual Sangria Soirée
Image credit: Discover Deep Ellum
Grab your friends and get ready to sip on delicious sangrias made from chardonnay, cabernet, rosé, and cider while you explore one of the city’s most historic arts districts.
Simply check in at 2650 Main St. to pick up your artist-designed wine glass and map, and then head out to the 15-20 participating spots for complimentary wine tastings.
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 4 pm – 7 pm
Where: Discover Deep Ellum, 2650 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226
How much: $15 – $20
Queens’ Market
Get ready for an incredible day of shopping and fun at the Queens’ Market! Discover unique treasures from local women-owned vendors, including permanent jewelry, candles, apparel, and more.
While you shop, sip on refreshing craft beers, enjoy delicious food, and even meet some adorable, adoptable pups and kitties from Dallas Pets Alive.
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 12 pm – 4 pm
Where: Community Beer Co., 3110 Commonwealth Dr, Dallas, TX 75247
How much: Not stated
Summer Sizzler – Fort Worth
Get ready to hit the ground running with the annual Summer Sizzler 5k, 10k, and 15k!
Cross the finish line and be rewarded with a designer shirt, a custom medal, and free photos to capture the moment. Enjoy delicious treats and free Kona Ice, and celebrate your accomplishment with awards and live results thanks to their chip-timing system.
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 7 am
Where: Gateway Park, Players Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76117
How much: $17 – $42
Celebrate the Arts
Experience Plano at its most creative and join the excitement at Celebrate the Arts 2025! Get ready for a full day of incredible performances from Dallas’s most talented artists and organizations. Immerse yourself in music, dance, and theater, and even get hands-on with engaging art activities.
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Where: The Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave, Plano, TX 75074
How much: $10
Panthers, Pumas and Pancakes at In-Sync Exotics
Fuel up for a morning of fun with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, complete with delicious toppings, coffee, juice, and fruit. Make sure you preorder your breakfast so you don’t miss out!
Once you’ve had your fill, get up close and personal with the magnificent felines. Take a self-guided tour around their enclosures and spend some quality time with these incredible animals.
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 7 am – 10 am
Where: In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center, 3430 Skyview Dr, Wylie, TX 75098
How much: Suggested donation: $25 adults; $15 seniors and children 4–12; under 4 free
Best Fun Events in Dallas This Weekend – Sunday
Lost 80’s Live
Ready to travel back in time? The Lost 80’s Live! A concert is your ticket to an epic night of synth-pop and new wave nostalgia. Get ready to sing along to the soundtracks of your youth as legendary bands like A Flock of Seagulls, Big Country, General Public, The Vapors, and The Icicle Works.
When: Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 9 pm – 10 pm
Where: The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory, 300 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039
How much: Starts at $53
PRISMATIC: Fantastical Realms
Dallas presents PRISMATIC: Fantastical Realms, their third annual immersive art pop-up. Step into six vibrant, interactive installations, each a unique explosion of color and imagination, designed by talented local high school students in collaboration with Meow Wolf Grapevine.
Explore everything from enchanting underwater forests to dazzling crystal caverns, making this a truly unique and engaging activity for you and your kids.
When: Sunday, August 17 – September 7, 2025 | Saturdays: 10 am – 8 pm; Sundays: 1 pm – 6 pm
Where: SPARK Dallas, 1409 Botham Jean Blvd #004, Dallas, TX 75215
How much: $25 for ages 2 and older
Things to Do in Dallas this Weekend for Kids
Dr. George Keaton’s Living Museum: A Stage Play
Be a part of Dr. George Keaton, Jr.’s “Living Museum: A Stage Play,” directed by Mr. Selmore Haines, III, and meet incredible figures like Julia Caldwell Frazier, Dr. Marcellus Cooper, and one very special guest.
Step back in time and witness the lives of the African American trailblazers who profoundly shaped the city.
When: Friday – Saturday, August 15 – 16, 2025
Where: Dallas College Mountain View Campus Performance Hall, 4849 W Illinois Ave, Dallas, TX 75211
How much: $20 | $10 for kids under 18
Sense & Sensibility
Get ready to be swept away by the timeless romance and wit of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, live on stage at the Allen Contemporary Theatre. This fast-paced and vibrant adaptation brings the classic tale to life with humor, heartache, and just a hint of scandal. Don’t miss your chance to see this beloved story unfold.
Join the Dashwood sisters as they navigate society, love, and loss on a journey to find happiness.
When: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, August 15 – 31, 2025
Where: Allen Contemporary Theatre, 1210 E Main St #300, Allen, TX 75002
How much: $20 – $25
North Texas Fair and Rodeo
Come on down to the North Texas Fair and Rodeo for nine days of nonstop fun! Get ready for a fantastic weekend filled with thrilling carnival rides, delicious fair food, and exciting games.
Enjoy professional rodeos, captivating livestock shows, and an incredible lineup of country music across multiple stages.
When: Friday, August 15 – 24, 2025
Where: North Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 N Carroll Blvd, Denton, TX 76201
How much: Starts at $25
Shakespeare in Hollywood
Get ready for a whimsical weekend as Shakespeare’s fairies from A Midsummer Night’s Dream land magically in 1934 Hollywood. The mischievous sprites discover the dazzling world of show business, and they’re ready to put on a show of their own.
When: Friday, August 15 – 24, 2025
Where: Campus Theatre, 214 W Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201
How much: Starts at $20
Gracie’s Corner Live: Gracie’s Global Adventure
Gracie’s Corner is taking its award-winning show on the road for the very first time, and it’s making a stop at the House of Blues just for you.
It’s the perfect way to spend your weekend, filled with music, learning, and adventure. Come sing along with Gracie and her friends in a show that’s designed to thrill and educate all at once.
When: Friday, August 15, 2025 | 6 pm – 11 pm
Where: House of Blues Dallas, 2200 N Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202
How much: Starts at $94
Kaiju Go! 2025 – A Japanese Giant Monster Film, Art & Toy Showcase
Are you ready for a monster-sized weekend? Kaiju Go!, DFW’s top Godzilla and kaiju event, is back for its third year, and it’s bigger than ever before.
Get ready to watch a fantastic double feature of Invasion of Astro-Monster and Return of Godzilla, screened in their original Japanese language with English subtitles. You’ll also get the rare chance to see the classic Hong Kong film Super Infra-Man.
A single ticket gives you full access to everything, including a Q&A with famed artist Tom Whalen and a roster of global vinyl toy designers and makers.
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 2 pm
Where: Texas Theatre, 231 Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75208
How much: $40
Celebrate the Arts
Experience Plano at its most creative and join the excitement at Celebrate the Arts 2025! Get ready for a full day of incredible performances from Dallas’s most talented artists and organizations. Immerse yourself in music, dance, and theater, and even get hands-on with engaging art activities.
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Where: The Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave, Plano, TX 75074
How much: $10
Summer Sizzler – Fort Worth
Get ready to hit the ground running with the annual Summer Sizzler 5k, 10k, and 15k!
Cross the finish line and be rewarded with a designer shirt, a custom medal, and free photos to capture the moment. Enjoy delicious treats and free Kona Ice, and celebrate your accomplishment with awards and live results thanks to their chip-timing system.
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 7 am
Where: Gateway Park, Players Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76117
How much: $17 – $42
Queens’ Market
Get ready for an incredible day of shopping and fun at the Queens’ Market! Discover unique treasures from local women-owned vendors, including permanent jewelry, candles, apparel, and more.
While you shop, sip on refreshing craft beers, enjoy delicious food, and even meet some adorable, adoptable pups and kitties from Dallas Pets Alive.
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 12 pm – 4 pm
Where: Community Beer Co., 3110 Commonwealth Dr, Dallas, TX 75247
How much: Not stated
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