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Kid-friendly activities in Dallas
We’re highlighting the best kid-approved activities that Dallas has to offer — complete with art exploration, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
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Why there are bluebonnets along the highway in Texas
The Lone Star State was the first state in the union to begin planting wildflowers along highways, which has more benefits than just making Texas beautiful.
March 28, 2025
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Take a hike: A guide to Dallas hiking trails
Looking for the perfect hike? This curated guide highlights tried-and-true trails in the area — plus everything you should know about them, from difficulty level to accessibility and beyond.
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An art installation depicting giant potted plants at the Dallas Arboretum. The plants are bright green; there's also a pink and orange flower with a fake bee pollinating the piece.
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Dallas Blooms flower festival begins to bud
Billed as the biggest annual floral festival in the southwest, this celebration showcases more than 500,000 tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and cherry blossoms.
February 25, 2025
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On exhibit: 13 museums in Dallas
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 13 museums in Dallas have it all.
January 13, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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11 murals around Dallas
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
November 14, 2024
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Uptown Dallas announces four outdoor movie screenings in October
Uptown Dallas, Inc. will host four outdoor movie screenings in Griggs Park, starting Tuesday, Oct. 1 in Dallas, Texas.
September 20, 2024
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How to spend a fall weekend in Dallas
Fall has arrived in Dallas, Texas, and these are the best ways to enjoy the season with pumpkin patches, festivals, farms, and much more.
September 20, 2024
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Hall Park Frisco merges community, living, art and dining
Hall Park in Frisco is a development that consists of luxury living, community gathering experiences, and art installations.
July 22, 2024
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Kendall Lyons
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North Texas suburb opens brand new library and park
Library, park opens to Dallas and Cedar Hill residents
June 25, 2024
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New parking garage coming to the Dallas Zoo
The four-story parking garage is expected to open summer 2025.
June 18, 2024
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