Free and Cheap Events in Dallas – July 25-27, 2025
Updated: 21st July 2025.
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The best free and cheap events in Dallas this Weekend (July 25-27) include Disco Wine Train, Odysseus and Penelope, and more!
Check out the full list below!
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Free Events in Dallas this Weekend
28th Biennial Carroll Harris Simms, National Black Art Competition and Exhibition
Dallas is unveiling a brand new exhibit showcasing incredible Black artists from across the nation. Discover a stunning collection of works, carefully selected from hundreds of entries in the prestigious Carroll Harris Simms National Black Art Competition and Exhibition.
When: Friday, July 25 – 26, 2025 | 2 pm – 3 pm
Where: African American Museum Dallas, 3536 Grand Ave Dallas, Texas 75210
How much: Free
Best Fun Events in Dallas this Weekend – Friday
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Image credit: Uptown Players
Uptown Players is lighting up the Kalita Humphreys Theatre with the Southwest premiere of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, running from July 18 to August 3, 2025.
This fearless, feel-good musical is a vibrant, heartwarming story about Jamie New, a teenager who dreams big and becomes a drag queen, supported by his devoted mom and a fantastic cast.
Experience a glittering tribute to authenticity and acceptance, packed with a vibrant pop score and witty humor, making it one of the best events in Dallas in July for all ages.
When: Friday, July 25 – August 3, 2025
Where: Kalita Humphreys Theatre, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas, TX 75204
How much: $35 – $65
Odysseus and Penelope
Prepare to be captivated by Odysseus and Penelope, a powerful stage adaptation of Homer’s legendary tale. You’ll witness the warrior’s harrowing voyage home and his wife’s courageous fight to protect their household.
When: Friday, July 25 – 26, 2025
Where: Addison Performing Arts Centre, 15650 Addison Rd, Addison, TX 75001
How much: $10 – $20
Disco Wine Train
Image credit: Visit Grapevine
The 3rd Annual Disco Wine Train, presented by Trinity Metro TEXRail, is rolling into Grapevine this weekend. Dust off your finest disco attire and prepare for a two-hour journey filled with dazzling lights, groovy disco music, and plenty of fun.
Your ticket to this exclusive 21+ event includes two complimentary glasses of wine served in a souvenir glass, alongside delicious savory bites. Additional wine will also be available for purchase.
When: Friday, July 25, 2025 | 7:25 pm
Where: Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 707 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051
How much: $56
THE FRAY-How To Save A Life: The 20th Anniversary Tour
Image credit: The Fray
Get ready to celebrate two decades of incredible music as The Fray brings their 20th Anniversary How to Save a Life Tour to the Bayou Music Center! This is your chance to sing along to all their chart-topping hits, from “You Found Me” to “Over My Head (Cable Car),” and experience their powerful ballads live.
When: Friday, July 25, 2025 | 7 pm
Where: South Side Ballroom, 1135 Botham Jean Blvd #101, Dallas, TX 75215
How much: $56
Free and Cheap Events in Dallas this Weekend – Saturday
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: Saturday, July 26 – 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
The Dinner Detective True Crime Mystery Dinner Show
Image credit: Fort Worth, TX – The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show (Forth Worth, TX)
Prepare for an evening of intrigue and laughter at North America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show. Feast on a fantastic dinner while cracking a comedic true crime case, but keep your wits about you—the culprit is lurking among you, and you might even become a prime suspect!
Your ticket includes the award-winning mystery dinner theatre, a full plated dinner, gratuity, and a night packed with surprises.
When: Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 6 pm – 9 pm
Where: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Dallas, 1600 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
How much: $71.99
MJ Live – Michael Jackson Tribute
DFW, get ready to “Remember the Time” this upcoming weekend with MJ Live!, the ultimate Michael Jackson traveling tribute show! This is one of the best events in Dallas in July, bringing the King of Pop’s magic right to you.
Jam to all his greatest hits, from “Bad” and “Billie Jean” to “Beat It” and so many more, in a thrilling celebration of his unforgettable legacy.
When: Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 7 pm
Where: Box Garden at Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano, TX 75024
How much: Starts at $16.41
36th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo
Image credit: Visit Dallas
Get ready to kick up some dust this July at the 36th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo! Throw on your cowboy hat, boots, and buckles, and giddy up to Fair Park Coliseum for an exciting evening presented by the African American Museum, Dallas.
Witness incredible African American cowboys and cowgirls compete in thrilling events like bronc riding, bull riding, calf and steer roping, barrel racing, and an exhilarating Pony Express relay race.
When: Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 7 pm
Where: Fair Park Coliseum, 1438 Coliseum, Dallas, TX 75210
How much: Starts at $15
DPA! Dog Daze of Summer Pet Vendor Market
This incredible event brings together adorable adoptable pets, amazing local pet vendors, and refreshing cold beer, promising a day filled with happy tail wags and good vibes.
You can even bring your own furry friend to join in on the fun, where they can enjoy a cool dip in the doggy pool and indulge in a $1 pup cup – with every dollar going directly to support vital rescue efforts.
When: Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 12 pm – 5 pm
Where: Community Beer Co., 3110 Commonwealth Dr, Dallas, TX 75247
How much: No cover
Best Fun Events in Dallas This Weekend – Sunday
Summer Dash Series – Popsicle Dash Dallas, 5K, 1 Mile, Family and Kids
The Popsicle Dash is back, bringing a blast of coolness to the summer heat. This exciting event, the second in the Summer Dash Series, invites you to hit the pavement for a 5K, 1 Mile, or even a Kids Dash.
Best of all, proceeds directly benefit the Dare to Dream Children’s Foundation.
When: Sunday, July 27, 2025 | 7:30 am – 10 am
Where: Bachman Lake Park, 3500 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220
How much: $25
Catch Me if You Can: The Musical
Image credit: Garland Summer Musicals
Prepare to be swept away by Garland Summer Musicals’ electrifying production of “Catch Me If You Can: The Musical,” a high-flying, musical comedy thrill ride based on the iconic film and an astounding true story.
Witness the incredible talent of Texas’s own Brian Gonzales, a Broadway star direct from Mr. Saturday Night with Billy Crystal, as he takes center stage.
When: Sunday, July 27, 2025
Where: Brownlee Auditorium at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N 5th St, Garland, TX 75040
How much: Starts at $32
A Vagabond Market
Find local vendors showcasing stunning jewelry, mystical crystals, refreshing beverages, delicious snacks, vibrant flowers, and so much more here.
When: Sunday, July 27, 2025 | 11 am – 3 pm
Where: Vagabond Vintage Clothing, 1616 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
How much: No cover
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