Weekend events in Dallas April 24-27
Here's what's happening in North Texas this weekend.
🤳 Snap a pic. The Shops At Park Lane have set up a walk-in "Terrarium in Bloom" globe for photos. The installation will be open until the end of May.
🏏 Learn about wickets. The USA women's cricket team is hosting Zimbabwe for a five-match series. It will be the first time the U.S. women's team has played international matches in North Texas.
Friday through May 3 at Grand Prairie Stadium. Free entry.
🌳 Everyone (in Irving) gets a tree! Irving residents can pick up a free tree to celebrate Arbor Day, 9am-noon Saturday at City Hall.
🇮🇳 Find happiness. Klyde Warren Park is hosting the Festival of Joy, an Indian cultural event that includes dance performances, live music, vegetarian food and vendors. The free event is 11am-9pm Saturday.
🍕 Slices for hours. The Dallas Pizza Fest will have live music, a beer garden and, of course, pizza.
Noon-8pm Sunday at EpicCentral in Grand Prairie. Free entry. $20 to enter a pizza eating contest.
🕺 Step in time. The Heart of Texas Line Dance Event is hosting workshops and social dances Thursday night through Sunday at the Hyatt Regency DFW in Grapevine.
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