Just think — this could be you on a Six Flags Over Texas waterslide. | Photo via The City of Arlington
When it comes to birthday parties, there’s just no good reason why kids should have all of the fun.
Birthday dinners and cocktails could get the job done, but we’re adults — who’s going to say “no” if we want to spend our birthday smashing stuff or taking some wheels to the rink? Nobody, that’s who.
Here are a few adult birthday party ideas that will delight your inner child:
Six Flags Over Texas | $54.99 per person
You’re tall enough to ride all the rides now, baby. Scream your ever-loving heads off and then chow down on the included meal, drinks, and sweet treats that come with your discounted admission.
Dallas Karting Complex | $300+ per party
Take any of your “Mario Kart” feuds out on a real race course with the “fastest go-karts in Texas”.
Sam’s Dock | $79+ per hour
Find the vessel of your choosing or get really crazy and rent out a party boat that can host 50 people and comes with a jump platform, lily pad, music system, and grill.
Events
Events
Thursday, May 8
“Not My First Rodeo” Comedy Live Taping | 7-8 p.m. | Dallas Comedy Club | $20 | It’s actually comedian Donna Lee Lamendola’s second rodeo, so she knows how to make you laugh.
Friday, May 9
“Masterworks” | 7:30 p.m. | Moody Performance Hall | $50+ | Consider this a four-in-one show as ballet dancers perform works by some of the greatest choreographers in history.
Saturday, May 10
Create a Pollinator Paradise | 10-10:45 a.m. | Calloway’s Nursery | Free | Help your neighborhood busy bees fuel up by learning how to design a garden full of food for them.
Warbird Weekend | Saturday, May 10-Sunday, May 11 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center | $20+ | Get up close with legendary aircraft like the A-26 Invader Night Mission, check out history reenactments, and have some fun with hands-on activities.
Queens’ Market | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Community Beer Company | Free | It’s great that getting brunch together is a love language all on its own — treat your loved one (or yourself) to a yummy meal + shopping from woman-owned businesses.
Monday, May 12
Downtown Yoga in the Park | Monday, May 12-Monday, June 23 | 7 p.m. | Reverchon Park | $15+ | We hear that taking a deep breath in the great outdoors is a very effective medicine for curing the Monday blues.
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This month, we launched our 2025 Parents’ Gift Guide to showcase gifts that say I appreciate you to parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends.
While we’ve already filled all our slots ahead of Mother’s Day, we’ve opened up a few more for Father’s Day.
Whether your business offers a neat product, one-of-a-kind gift, or unique service that could be enjoyed by a father figure — we want to feature it. Secure your spot by Friday, May 23.
Big trade news — in exchange for a third round pick, the Dallas Cowboys attained wide reciever George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers. How will this affect the team’s offense and was the trade worth it? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Biz
Public documents revealed investment giant Sixth Street Partners LLC to be the business behind last month’s $111 million purchase of the Fairmont Dallas hotel. The deal, which closed April 10, equated to $203,670 per room. (Dallas Business Journal)
Civic
Two of the races for seats on Dallas City Council will now move to a runoff election on Saturday, June 7 after the candidates were unable to meet a 50% threshold: District 11 in Far North Dallas and District 8 in southeast Dallas. The last day to register to vote for this election is today, May 8. (WFAA)
Coming Soon
A Downtown Dallas vintage building will soon be transformed into a swanky new cocktail lounge called 1519 Main. Led by the same brain who helped create the AT&T Discovery District, 1519 Main will feature cocktails from mixologist Brian Van Flandern, who developed the drinks program at NYC’s The Plaza Hotel. Look for a late spring opening. (CultureMap Dallas)
Featured
Sound the trumpets — the Grapevine High School Band will perform at a pre-Post Malone concert party outside AT&T Stadium tomorrow in honor of Posty’s alumni status with the North Texas school. While Post Malone was never in the band, the kids were still excited to receive the invite from Mix 102.9. (WFAA)
Weather
You’re in for a quite delightful weekend, Dallas. This rainy weather should dry up by Saturday, leaving us with sun and high temps in the mid-70s. See what’s coming next week with WFAA meteorologist Greg Fields.
Show
Experience “Giselle” like never before in a breathtaking world premiere by Texas Ballet Theater’s Tim O’Keefe. Featuring haunting choreography and timeless emotion, this reimagined ballet is a can’t-miss story of love and forgiveness. Save your spot.*
Festival
Grab your friends and family and head to Greenville for the 4th Annual Festival of the Arts on May 10. Imagine their main street alive with art, the energy of music + dance, the aromas of delectable food + an atmosphere overflowing with fun. We’ll see you there.*
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Job
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Enid b. Skincare offers a variety of handmade lip scrubs, shampoo bars, lotions, and more. | Photo Enid b. Skincare
Happy Small Business Week, Dallas.
We know small businesses are the heart of our community, so earlier this year, we asked local small businesses to tell us about themselves. They delivered.
We’ll be shining the spotlight on a few of DAL’s small businesses this month, starting with Enid b., a local skincare company with Jamaican roots.
What is Enid b.?
I create small-batch skincare products using organic, locally sourced ingredients, drawing inspiration from nature and my Jamaican roots. [...] My product line includes moisturizers, bar soaps, sugar scrubs, hair oils, and more.
How do your Jamaican roots show up in your business?
I grew up watching my grandparents, Fritz and Enid, tend to their homestead in Jamaica, growing food and using herbs as everyday preventative medicine. That early exposure sparked a deep love and understanding of herbs that still guides me today.
In my backyard garden, I grow ingredients like rosemary and sage [...] I also cultivate Roselle hibiscus — known as Sorrel in Jamaica — which I use in several product creations. It’s the same vibrant plant we use to make our traditional Jamaican Sorrel Drink.
Pass the mic. What other small business in town should everyone know about, and why?
I recommend Mysa Community Market in Lewisville, a new community-focused shop featuring a beautifully curated selection of products many from DFW/Texas-based small businesses.
It’s easy to support small businesses across the globe when you shop unique + one-of-a-kind products on Etsy. One of our favorite things to browse is Etsy’s selection of custom artwork. These are five of our favorites:
Personally, I get such a huge kick out of throwing birthday parties for my friends. It’s a perfect opportunity to do silly stuff like have a dance party, wear silly hats, beat open a pinata, or whatever else you want. And so many adults never had successful birthday parties as kids, so it’s also a chance to make them feel really loved and celebrated.
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