Things to Do in Dallas this Weekend – August 8-10, 2025
Updated: 4th August 2025.
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The best free and cheap events in Dallas this Weekend (August 8 – 10) include Bop to the Top, Health and Wellness Expo, 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.
Free Events in Dallas this Weekend
NorthPark AutoShow 2025
Discover over 25 cutting-edge vehicles at the NorthPark AutoShow, featuring an incredible lineup from Avondale Dealerships and Dallas’s premier automotive centers.
Even the little ones can join the fun with a special display of mini BMW, Maserati, and Range Rover ride-on cars from Best Ride On Cars.
When: Friday, August 8 – 10, 2025
Where: NorthPark Center, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225
How much: Free
The Fit Drop Wellness Series at Galleria Dallas
Join Fitness Ambassadors for an exhilarating 45-minute Pilates session designed to ignite your core, enhance flexibility, and kickstart your day with amazing energy.
Arrive by 8:30 AM for check-in and be ready for class to begin promptly at 9:00 AM. Don’t forget your mat and water! Stick around after the workout for exclusive perks and surprises, making this the perfect exciting start to your weekend in Dallas.
When: Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 9 am – 10 am
Where: Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240
How much: Free
Texas Latino Comic Con
Dive into a dynamic world where Latino creators and fans unite, fostering a unique space for shared passion and creativity.
Prepare for an action-packed day featuring captivating panels, incredible vendors, and thrilling lucha libre!
When: Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 11 am – 6 pm
Where: Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St, Dallas, TX 75204
How much: Free
Vitruvian Salsa Festival
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The Vitruvian Salsa Festival is happening, featuring live music from Zone D’Mambo and a local DJ spinning the hottest tracks. You can even pick up some new moves with professional salsa lessons, so prepare to dance the night away!
When: Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 6 pm
Where: Vitruvian Park Amphitheater, 3966 Vitruvian Way, Addison, TX 75001
How much: Free
Best Fun Events in Dallas this Weekend – Friday
Bop To The Top
Get ready to relive your favorite summer memories because a High School Musical 2 summer celebration is hitting Dallas this upcoming weekend!
Prepare for an epic night as DJs spin all the best hits from Disney Channel, featuring High School Musical, Hannah Montana, Camp Rock, Cheetah Girls, Lemonade Mouth, and more of your beloved Disney stars.
When: Friday, August 8, 2025 | 8:30 pm – 11 pm
Where: House of Blues, 2200 N Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202
How much: Starts at $104
Health and Wellness Expo at The Statler
From August 8th to 10th, The Statler is transforming into a hub of health and happiness for a three-day wellness celebration.
Explore a vibrant marketplace brimming with local wellness brands inside Scout, discover specially crafted food and drink specials, and jump into exciting activities.
When: Friday, August 8 – 10, 2025
Where: The Statler, 1914 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201
How much: $35
The Murder Mystery Co’s Dinner Theater Show
You’re invited to step into an interactive murder mystery where everyone’s a suspect, and you might even discover you’re the killer.
Every month unveils a brand-new mystery, from the glitz of 1930s Hollywood to a roaring 1920s gangster tale.
When: Friday, August 8, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Where: Blue Mesa Grill, 14866 Montfort Dr, Dallas, TX 75254
How much: Starts at $80.95
The Book of Mormon
Image credit: Bass Performance Hall
The funniest musical of all time is heading your way. The Book of Mormon, hailed by The New York Times as “the best musical of this century,” is bringing its nine-time Tony Award-winning brilliance to Fort Worth’s Bass Hall this summer.
When: Friday, August 8 – 10, 2025
Where: Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
How much: Starts at $67.50
Quilt Plano
Explore a stunning display of over 300 judged quilts and discover a bustling marketplace featuring 55+ vendors from all over Texas. This is your chance to snag the latest fabrics, top-of-the-line sewing machines, essential notions, and countless other quilt-related treasures.
When: Friday, August 8, 2025 | 9 am
Where: Plano Event Center, 2000 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074
How much: $15 – $25
SheDFW Theater Festival
SheDFW Arts brings you the second annual SheDFW Theater Festival, a vibrant celebration dedicated to showcasing the incredible talents of women, trans, and non-binary playwrights and theater artists from Texas and the central U.S.
Prepare to be captivated by four brand-new productions, featuring two exhilarating musicals and two thought-provoking plays.
When: Friday, August 8 – 10, 2025
Where: The University of Texas at Arlington, 701 S Nedderman Dr, Arlington, TX 76019
How much: Varies by show
Broadway Dallas presents Life of Pi
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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 8 – 17, 2025
Where: Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
How much: Starts at $41
The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash
Get ready to step back in time this weekend in Dallas as Shawn Barker brings the iconic Johnny Cash to life! Prepare for an electrifying evening where Barker, with his uncanny resemblance, deep baritone voice, and spot-on mannerisms, fully embodies the Man in Black.
When: Friday, August 8, 2025 | 8 pm
Where: Longhorn Ballroom, 216 Corinth St, Dallas, TX 75207
How much: Starts at $31.79
Free and Cheap Events in Dallas this Weekend – Saturday
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Dallas, TX
Image credit: Fort Worth, TX – The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show (Forth Worth, TX)
Prepare for a fantastic dinner while you solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery. Just be aware: the culprit is lurking among you, and you might just become a prime suspect before the night is over!
Your ticket covers the award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, a complete plated dinner, and all gratuities, plus plenty of shocking surprises throughout the performance.
When: Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, 1600 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
How much: $71.99
Best Fun Events in Dallas This Weekend – Sunday
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 10 – 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
Domingos de Fiesta
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Experience the adrenaline rush as the Ultimate Bullfighters and Stockyards Championship Rodeos take center stage.
Satisfy your hunger at the Buckaroo Burger Grill, serving up mouth-watering Viva Vaquero Smash Burgers, grilled sausage, and jumbo dogs loaded with jalapeños and fresh pico de gallo. And quench your thirst with $5 RANCH2O Margaritas, Michelob Ultra, Busch Light Drafts, and Bud Light Cheladas.
You can also take a scenic ride on the Trinity River Train Excursion for only $10. Kids can also enjoy the Cowtown Cattlepen Maze for $5.
When: Select Sundays, August 10, 2025
Where: Fort Worth Stockyards, 131 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
How much: Varies by events
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