Dallas Dia de los Muertos Parade & Festival | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 2-10 p.m. | Dallas City Hall Plaza | Free | Celebrate the life and death of the ancestors who watch over loved ones during this cultural holiday.
Trick-or-Treating in the Park | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 5-9 p.m. | Klyde Warren Park | Free | Dress up and head on over to the park for this fourth annual candy collecting, costume contest, and classic comedy event.
Hello Kitty Halloween VIP Theme Market | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 12-6 p.m. | ArtPark Trinity Groves | $15 | This spooktacular Hello Kitty-themed event will feature local vendors, food, and fun music in a pet-friendly environment.
Barktoberfest | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 12-7 p.m. | Downtown Dallas, Inc. | Free | More than twenty vendors will be at this pet-friendly Halloween event with a craft station, a pet costume contest, and a henna station.
Plan Ahead
The Largest Dia de los Muertos Community Altar | Friday, Nov. 1-Saturday, Nov. 2 | Times vary | Ronald Kirk Bridge & Felix Lozada Gateway | Free | The community is invited to come out and participate in what is considered the largest community altar in the world, which spans the 2,105-foot bridge.
Unicorn World | Saturday, Nov. 2 | 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas | $30+ | Life-sized unicorns take over Dallas’ largest convention center featuring a magical forest, unicorn activities, and rides.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse In Concert | Saturday, Nov. 2 | 2 p.m. | The Majestic Theatre | $40+ | Watch the sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse accompanied by a live orchestra performance.
The Dallas Mavericks are launching a streaming service ahead of the upcoming 2024-25 season. Read our article on where you can catch the game.
Number
68,539 votes were cast on the first day of early voting in Dallas County. Combining voting totals from North Texas counties, 276,127 votes were cast on Monday, Oct. 21. Brush up on how to vote + what’s on the ballot. (WFAA)
Open
A new Pan-Asian restaurant is open in Uptown McKinney. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
Development
Upgrades for Harold Simmons Park started Tuesday with the demolition of the park. Changes in store include a $325 million makeover, complete with six 40-ft playground towers, a skate and bike park, and a ferry pond. (WFAA)
Sports
The SMU Mustangs start their season on Monday, Nov. 4 with a new coach and players. Get the full breakdown via WFAA.
Regional
If you’re a Dallasite, you know that I-35 is no joke and it’s always best to book brunch a day in advance. Here are all the unwritten rules locals should know about the city, according to Dallas readers.
Listen
It’s officially game day for the Dallas Mavericks as they take on the San Antonio Spurs. (Hey, SATXtoday) Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Merit’s Deep Ellum location offers indoor and outdoor seating. | Photo via @meritcoffee
For richer or pour over, Dallas’ coffee shops are what keep us going in the morning. In fact, Dallas ranks among the top coffee cities in America thanks to factors like cafes per capita and the price of beans.
The Big D has no shortage of masterful baristas, aromatic roasts, and foamy lattes. But if you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops in Dallas.
The Meteor Dallas, Design District | This spot that puts a modern spin on the retro diner is also part bike shop.
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Funny Library Coffee Shop, Design District | You won’t feel like you’re inside of a hotel at this funky, vibrant spot that’s part coffee shop, part work space.
Tru Rescue electrolyte drinks — each can features sparkling water, blackberry juice, electrolytes, lemon balm, and prickly pear extract to help keep you hydrated.
