Labor Day weekend is here and we are doing the hard work to make sure you don’t waste a minute of it. Here are the top events you have to check out this long weekend.
Labor Day Pickleball Social | Thursday, Aug. 28 | 6-9 p.m. | Dallas Farmers Market | Start your weekend one day early by participating in friendly and free games of pickleball.
Riverfront Jazz Festival | Friday, Aug. 29-Sunday, Aug. 31 | Times vary | This annual music festival is back in its eighth year with three days of talented jazz performers.
Watch Party: Texas at Ohio State | Saturday, Aug. 30 | 11 a.m. | Cosm | If you didn’t want to spend your entire life savings to travel to this game, make a far shorter trip to Cosm for just as good views of the field.
Music Alley Market | Sunday, Aug. 31 | 6-10 p.m. | Levitt Pavillion | Bring your family + dog to this late-night event featuring local musicians and food trucks.
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Shakey Graves | 7 p.m. | Longhorn Ballroom | $66 | This indie folk singer and guitarist got his start down the road in Austin, and he’s taking over Dallas for one night.
Mark Normand | Thursday, Aug. 28-Sunday, Aug. 31 | Times vary | Addison Improv, Addison | $35+ | Get ready to laugh all night with a stand-up comedian who has Jerry Seinfeld’s seal of approval, calling him the “best up-and-coming comic.”
Friday, Aug. 29
Rob Thomas - The All Night Days Tour | 7:30 p.m. | The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory, Irving | $29+ | Sing along to all of your favorite ‘90s and early 2000s hits — maybe he’ll reference the iconic “Barbie” scene featuring his song.
Movie Night: “Moana” | Balch Springs Recreation Center, Balch Springs | Free | What else can we say except “you’re welcome” for getting this song stuck in your head again — at least the Disney movie is a fun watch.
Saturday, Aug. 30
Derek Lively Meet-and-Greet | 12-1 p.m. | NFM at Grandscape, The Colony | Free | Mavericks fans won’t want to miss this free meet-and-greet with the team’s starting center.
East Texas A&M vs. SMU Mustangs | Gerald Ford Stadium | 9 p.m. | The Longhorns aren’t the only Texas team kicking off this weekend, and our Mustangs are aiming to exceed last year’s success.
Sunday, Aug. 31
Six Course Craft Beer Dinner Party | 6-10 p.m. | Turning Point Beer, Bedford | $103 | Imbibe on a curated, multi-part meal that was designed by a classically trained chef + enjoy pairings with local beers.
Monday, Sept. 1
Labor Day Party | 12-6 | The Texas Pool | Free | Celebrate the last day of summer poolside with a cooler full of snacks and non-alcoholic drinks + check out different pool games for prizes.
Halperin Park, a multi-level park with a five-acre footprint, is opening soon. The first phase is expected to be completed by spring 2026, and planning on the second phase is starting in a couple months. (WFAA)
State
Texas will roll out $146 billion in road improvement projects next year. These will target many needed roads in the DFW area, including highways 287 and 81. (WFAA)
Opening
Dallas is traveling to France at its newest restaurant serving Michelin Star dishes in a casual setting. Stop by Mamani on Tuesday, Sept. 2 for its opening day to try offerings form its “refined bistro” menu. (Eater Dallas)
Try This
If you’re trying to leave Big D for the Big Easy, check out Frontier Airlines’ two new direct routes out of the DFW Airport. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 2 and start at $39. (CultureMap Dallas)
Drink
Speaking of the Big Easy, Caché Cocktail Lounge is now open above S&D Oyster Company. This seems like the perfect start to a luxe weekend in our books: Ccocktails, oysters, and maybe a bottle of wine. (Dallas Observer)
Coming Soon
You’ll soon be able to go to Netflix in real life thanks to its newest opening in Dallas. The Netflix House — slated to open Thursday, Dec. 11 — is a new experience-style museum where fans can learn more about popular originals from the streaming service, including “Stranger Things” and Squid Games.” (CBS News)
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Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton is back from his injury, but will he be fully ready to go week one? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Don’t let weather ruin your Labor Day weekend plans. Instead, rely on the trustworthy forecasting from WFAA Pete Delkus, who you can follow on X for more.
Real Estate
On the hunt for a new community? Oxenfree Rowlett is now leasing one- to six-bedroom homes and townhomes. Get the space and style of a single-family home — minus the upkeep. Enjoy private yards, smart home tech, coworking lounges, a resort-style pool, and more. Take a look around.*
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The institutional firms that backed Uber and Venmo also invested in Pacaso, whose co-ownership tech revolutionizes the $1.3 trillion vacation home market. Pacaso has earned $110 million+ in gross profit to date. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO. Invest for $2.90/share before the opportunity ends Sept. 18.†‡*
Delightful breezes, warm Gulf waters, local events, and coastal trails make fall the perfect time to explore Alabama’s Beaches. From kayaking to hiking and dolphin cruises, every adventure feels better without the summer crowds. Plan your fall getaway.*
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If you are one of the many Longhorns traveling to Columbus, Ohio this weekend, I’ve got good news: There’s more good news to be found at CBUStoday, our sister publication. That includes the top brunch spots, plenty of free activities, and tips for navigating the airport. You might even recognize the person behind the newsletter too.
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