Top Attractions in Ferris, TX

Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Ferris, TX. The best spots for locals and visitors.

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SYMPOSIUM | Saint Sebastian Revealed

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Bob and Jean Smith Auditorium · Dallas, TX

This symposium brings together scholars who will present recent research on the sixteenth-century painter Fernando Yáñez de la Almedina, subject of the current exhibition Yáñez: Saint Sebastian Revealed. Space is limited, register online in advance. Friday, April 17 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. Keynote Lecture.

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Thoroughbred Racing Season: Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks Festival

Fri, Jul 3, 10:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · Lone Star Park Grandstand · 1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie, 75050, Grand Prairie, TX

Gates Open: 3:00 p.m. First Live Race: 5:00 p.m. General Admission is just $10 ALL PARKING IS $20 Click Here to Purchase Tickets for This Event Fireworks: After the last race, stay to enjoy our spectacular 20-minutes Fireworks Show, choreographed to music. Live Music: We’ll have live music on the...

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GALLERY TALK | Framing Femininity: Portraits of Women by Raimundo de Madrazo

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 5:15 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Jake and Nancy Hamon Galleries · Dallas, TX

For this spring’s Gallery Talks, local and international speakers will bring fresh perspectives on artworks on view at the Meadows. Today’s presenter is Patricia Manzano Rodríguez, Curator, Meadows Museum. The program is free with regular museum admission: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 65 and...

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Scarborough Renaissance Festival

Mon, May 25, 3:00 PM–4:00 AM UTC · Scarborough Renaissance Festival · 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie, TX 75167, Waxahachie, TX

Visit Scarborough Renaissance Festival, also known as Scarborough Faire, for full combat jousts, entertainment, food, shopping & more. See dates & prices

Sammons Jazz: Artistic Director’s Concert

In 3 weeks · Thu, May 7, 12:30 AM–12:30 AM UTC · Sammons Center for the Arts · 3630 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219, Dallas, TX

Sammons Jazz Artistic Director, Steinway Artist, composer & pianist Arlington Jones presents his Artistic Director’s Concert with his band Arlington Jones & The Soul Chamber Band. With a unique sound & flavor, the band features James Driscoll on bass, Arlington “Ollie” Jones III on drums, Jorge...

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Taste of Dallas

Taste of Dallas · Dallas, TX, Dallas, TX

Taste of Dallas - Feb. 11th at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, this all-inclusive experience everyone can enjoy the best cuisine in Dallas paired with exciting cocktail creations, wine, bourbon, and more!

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Thoroughbred Racing Season: Lone Star Million Day

Mon, May 25, 6:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Lone Star Park Grandstand · 1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie, 75050, Grand Prairie, TX

Gates Open: 12:00 p.m. First Live Race: 1:35 p.m. General Admission is just $10 and General Parking is Free! Click Here to Purchase Tickets for This Event Lone Star Million Day: Memorial Day is our biggest race day of the year and we’re all set for a huge day. Texas’ richest Thoroughbred Day of...

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Connections

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 3:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · The Gates · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX

This informal program is designed for individuals with early-stage dementia and their care partners or family members. Participants explore the galleries through interactive discussions; experiment with different materials to create individual and group projects; and discover works of art through...

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Thoroughbred Racing Season: Dollar Day & Summer Turf Festival

Sat, Jun 27, 6:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Lone Star Park Grandstand · 1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie, 75050, Grand Prairie, TX

Gates Open: 12:00 p.m. First Live Race: 1:35 p.m. General Admission is just $1 and General Parking is FREE Click Here to Purchase Tickets for This Event Summer Turf Festival: We’ve got four featured open condition Turf Races! $250,000 Texas Turf Classic $125,000 Wasted Tears Stakes $125,000 Grand...

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North Texas Irish Festival

North Texas Irish Festival · Fair Park, 3921 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75210, Dallas, TX

North Texas Irish Festival at Fair Park Dallas Mar. 6-8, 2026. Music, dance, culture and excitement in this well-loved, family-friendly event.

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Thoroughbred Racing Season: Preakness Stakes Day & Crawfish Boil

Sat, May 16, 6:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Lone Star Park Grandstand · 1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie, 75050, Grand Prairie, TX

Gates Open: 10:30 a.m. First Live Race: 1:35 p.m. General Admission is $10 and General Parking is Free! Click Here to Purchase Tickets for this Event Preakness Stakes : Catch the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown. Lone Star Park’s Grandstand will open early...

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Children’s Drawing from the Masters

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Meadows Museum · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX · Ages 7–11

This program invites children to enjoy mornings of guided looking and informal drawing instruction. Each session is focused on a different work of art and offers the chance to carefully observe and explore different drawing techniques in a fun, hands-on environment. Drawing materials will be...

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DFW Italian Heritage & Food Festival

DFW Italian Heritage & Food Festival · Las Colinas, Irving, TX, Dallas, TX

he DFW Italians' second annual Italian Heritage & Food Festival will feature a schedule of wine tastings, food from around Italy, interactive cultural experiences, music, activities for the kids, and more.

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The Alhambra in the Age of the Spanish Enlightenment

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 30, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Bob and Jean Smith Auditorium · Dallas, TX

Andrew Schulz, Professor of Art History, University of Arizona The eighteenth century witnessed new interest in Spain’s Islamic heritage. The most significant example of this fascination with the Islamic past is a suite of thirty-one prints entitled Antigüedadesárabes de España (Arabian Antiquities.

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Thoroughbred Racing Season: Dollar Day

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Lone Star Park Grandstand · 1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie, 75050, Grand Prairie, TX

Gates Open: 12:00 p.m. First Live Race: 1:35 p.m. General Admission is just $1 and General Parking is Free. Click Here to Purchase Tickets for this Event Dollar Day: $1 Admission, Programs, Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Soft Drinks & Beer. Live Music: Emerald City’s Downtown Fever Band NHC/BCBC Tournament:...

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Drawing from the Masters

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Meadows Museum · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX · Ages 12+

Enjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist Ian O’Brien. Each session is focused on a different work of art and provides an opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing skills. Drawing materials will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their.

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Summer Camp: Sensational Sculptures

Mon, Jun 1, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Education Studio · Dallas, TX

Students are invited to come to the Education Studio for a weeklong (June 1–5, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. daily) summer camp where they can make artworks of their very own. Chisel and carve. Model and mold. We’ll explore the different materials used to create three-dimensional works of art, including...

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Coffee with the Curator

Fri, Jun 19, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Meadows Museum · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX

Join Meadows Museum Curator Patricia Manzano Rodríguez for a casual coffee break in the Custard Institute Reading Room to discuss Raimundo de Madrazo. Get an insider’s peek at how the works were selected and the collections they came from. After coffee, we will visit the galleries to take a closer..

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Thoroughbred Racing Season: Lone Star BARK

In 3 weeks · Sun, May 3, 6:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Lone Star Park Grandstand · 1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie, 75050, Grand Prairie, TX · Ages 55+

Gates Open: 12:00 p.m. First Live Race: 1:35 p.m. General Admission is just $10 and General Parking is Free! Purchase Tickets for This Event (All General Admission tickets benefit Spay Neuter Network) Lone Star BARK: Grab your favorite pooch and head out to the races for our 11th annual Lone Star...

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Spotlight Talks: The Art of Accessories | Portrait of the Duchess of Arión, Marchioness of Bay

In 3 weeks · Thu, May 7, 11:00 PM–11:20 PM UTC · Downstairs Galleries · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX

According to an old adage, before you leave the house you should look in the mirror and remove one accessory. This spring, Spotlight Talks will focus on the accessories that made the cut and what they convey about their wearers. Join a docent for a 20-minute talk exploring these accoutrements and...

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Summer Camp: Printmaking Palooza

Mon, Jun 22, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Education Studio · Dallas, TX

It’s a Printmaking Palooza! Students are invited to come to the Education Studio for a weeklong (June 22–26, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. daily) summer camp where they can make artworks of their very own. This camp will introduce students to a variety of techniques, such as monoprint, screen printing,...

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Thoroughbred Racing Season: Belmont Stakes Day

Sat, Jun 6, 6:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Lone Star Park Grandstand · 1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie, 75050, Grand Prairie, TX

Gates Open: 10:30 a.m. First Live Race: 1:35 p.m. Belmont stakes Simulcast: Approximately 5:30 p.m. General Admission is just $10 and General Parking is Free! Click Here to Purchase Tickets for This Event Belmont Stakes Day: Watch, wager & win on the Belmont Stakes, the third & final leg of the...

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Celebrate Spain

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 24, 12:00 AM–1:30 AM UTC · Meadows Museum · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX

Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Spain without leaving Dallas! Celebrate Spain invites everyone to enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine, a bustling marketplace, and art-making for all ages. Join us for an evening of discovery and merriment where the traditions and energy of Spain come alive.

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Sky Zone Irving: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Irving · 3823 Irving Mall, Irving, TX · Ages 1+

Experience Sky Zone under blacklights with energetic music and glow-in-the-dark fun. GLOW t-shirt included with admission (must be worn to jump). Members save 50% on GLOW tickets. Every Friday and Saturday — hours vary by location. SkySocks sold separately.

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Celebrate Spain – VIP Access

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 PM–1:30 AM UTC · Meadows Museum · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX

Step into the vibrant heart of Madrid at this year’s Celebrate Spain festival, where you can sample paella while shopping artisanal goods at a bustling mercado and visit the Education Studio for a hands-on art project. Members are welcome to join us two hours before the festival opens to the...

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Thoroughbred Racing Season: Kentucky Derby Day

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 2, 6:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Lone Star Park Grandstand · 1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie, 75050, Grand Prairie, TX

Gates Open: 10:30 a.m. First Live Race: 1:35 p.m. Kentucky Derby Simulcast: Approximately 5:30 p.m. General Admission is $20 and General Parking is Free! Click Here to Purchase Tickets for This Event Kentucky Derby Day: Catch the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, the first leg of the Triple...

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Public Guided Tour

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Meadows Museum · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX

Explore our galleries with one of the museum’s trained docents, who will offer historical context and insights into selected works of art. The content of the tour varies according to what’s on view and the docent’s particular expertise, and it may include a combination of works in the permanent...

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Thoroughbred Racing Season: Extreme Racing Day

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 6:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Lone Star Park Grandstand · 1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie, 75050, Grand Prairie, TX

Gates Open: 12:00 p.m. First Live Race: 1:35 p.m. General Admission is just $10 and General Parking is Free! Click Here to Purchase Tickets for This Event Extreme Racing Day: Camels, Ostriches and Zebras will hit the track between live horse races – ridden by our very own jockeys! Live Music: We’ll.

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Book Club Tour: “Attribution” by Linda Moore

Thu, May 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Meadows Museum · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX

The Meadows Museum’s Book Club Tours bring art and literature together. Read our 2025–26 selection, Attribution by Linda Moore, either with your book club or on your own. Then visit the museum for a docent-led tour that connects the novel to works on view in our galleries. You can join this...

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Sky Zone Irving: Sensory Hours

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Irving · 3823 Irving Mall, Irving, TX · Ages 1+

Dedicated sensory-friendly hours with reduced stimulation — lower music, softer lighting, and a calmer atmosphere for guests with sensory needs. Schedule varies by location. SkySocks sold separately.

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Urban Air Waxahachie: Sensory Friendly Play

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Waxahachie · 507 North US Highway 77, Waxahachie, TX

An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music,...

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SENSORY CART

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Meadows Museum · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX

Stop by the Sensory Cart in the galleries to explore art through the multiple senses. Visitors are invited to touch different textures, smell distinctive scents, and listen to sounds that bring a featured work of art to life. The cart will feature a new work of art every other month. The program is.

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Urban Air Mesquite: Sensory Friendly Play

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Mesquite · 3777 Childress Avenue, Mesquite, TX

An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music,...

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Urban Air Dallas: Sensory Friendly Play

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Dallas · South Dallas, Dallas, TX

An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music,...

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Open Studio

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 26, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Education Studio · Dallas, TX

Drop by the Education Studio each month for the opportunity to explore materials and create art projects inspired by works on view at the museum. A new project is offered each month, so families are encouraged to return frequently. All materials are provided. This program is designed for children...

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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Grand Prairie

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Grand Prairie · 601 East Palace Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX

Ripley's Odditorium at the Palace of Wax complex in Grand Prairie with exhibits and attractions.

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Urban Air Rockwall: Sensory Friendly Play

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Rockwall · 5757 State Highway 205, Rockwall, TX

An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music,...

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We Honor

Sun, May 17, 8:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Moody Performance Hall · 2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, Dallas, TX

Our season concludes with a heartfelt celebration of the musical traditions and cultural legacies that shape our world. Join us for an inspiring finale featuring Maria Grenfell’s jubilant Fanfare for a City, Alexander Glazunov’s lyrical Alto Saxophone Concerto with guest artist Roy Allen, and...