Dallas’s calendar runs from the Arboretum’s holiday gazebos and the Trains at NorthPark to the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day, the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo in winter and the Dallas Art Fair in April. This guide covers November 2026 through October 2027. Events from May onward will be added as dates are posted.
We only list events whose dates have been published by the organizer or venue, and we link to each one so you can check the latest details. Dates were checked on October 14, 2026. We’ll add more events as their dates are posted. For our holiday picks, see Top 10 Dallas Events in November and December 2026.
November 2026
Dallas Cowboys home games · Sunday, November 1 (Cardinals), Sunday, November 15 (49ers) and Sunday, November 22 (Titans) · AT&T Stadium, Arlington · attstadium.com
Three Sunday home games on the stadium’s own events calendar. The Thanksgiving game is listed separately below. Kickoff times can change, so check before you go.
Open Form: Women Artists and Minimalism · November 7, 2026 – April 25, 2027 · Nasher Sculpture Center · nashersculpturecenter.org
An exhibition drawn largely from the Nasher’s permanent collection. See our Nasher Sculpture Center guide.
Holiday at the Arboretum · November 11, 2026 – January 3, 2027 · Dallas Arboretum · dallasarboretum.org
The Arboretum says this year marks the final season of its 12 Days of Christmas gazebos. See our Dallas Arboretum guide.
Christmas at Gaylord Texan · November 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027 · Gaylord Texan, Grapevine · christmasatgaylordtexan.com
This year’s headline attraction is ice! featuring Harry Potter, with carved frozen sculptures.
The Trains at NorthPark · November 14, 2026 – January 3, 2027 · NorthPark Center · trainsatnorthpark.org
The 2026 Trains at NorthPark benefits Ronald McDonald House Dallas. See our NorthPark Center guide.
GM Financial Parade of Lights · Sunday, November 22, 6 p.m. · Fort Worth · fortworthparadeoflights.org
Fort Worth’s holiday parade, set for the evening of November 22.
Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot · Thursday, November 26 · Dallas · ymcadallas.org
The YMCA’s Thanksgiving race. Registration is open.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys · Thursday, November 26, 3:30 p.m. · AT&T Stadium, Arlington · attstadium.com
The Cowboys host the Eagles on Thanksgiving Day. The team says kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. on FOX (dallascowboys.com).
A Christmas Carol · November 27 – December 27 · Dee & Charles Wyly Theatre · dallastheatercenter.org
Dallas Theater Center’s holiday production at the Wyly.
December 2026
Big 12 Football Championship · Friday, December 4 · AT&T Stadium, Arlington · attstadium.com
The conference title game, listed on the stadium’s events calendar.
Dallas Holiday Parade · Saturday, December 5, step-off at 8:30 a.m. · Downtown Dallas · dallasholidayparade.com
The 2026 Dallas Holiday Parade steps off downtown in the morning.
Klyde Warren Park Tree Lighting Celebration · Saturday, December 5, 4–7 p.m. · Klyde Warren Park · klydewarrenpark.org
The park’s tree lighting, presented by H-E-B/Central Market. See our Klyde Warren Park guide.
BMW Dallas Marathon weekend · December 11–13 · Dallas · dallasmarathon.com
Marathon weekend in Dallas. Registration is open.
Holidays with the DSO · December 12–20 · Meyerson Symphony Center · dallassymphony.org
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s holiday concerts, with six performances between December 12 and December 20.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Dallas Cowboys · Sunday, December 27 · AT&T Stadium, Arlington · attstadium.com
A Cowboys home game on the stadium’s events calendar.
January 2027
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic · Friday, January 1 · AT&T Stadium, Arlington · attstadium.com
The 91st Cotton Bowl Classic is a College Football Playoff quarterfinal.
New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys · Sunday, January 3 · AT&T Stadium, Arlington · attstadium.com
A Cowboys home game on the stadium’s events calendar.
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo · Friday, January 15 – Saturday, February 6 · Dickies Arena, Fort Worth · dickiesarena.com
The rodeo returns to Dickies Arena for its 130th anniversary.
February 2027
NHL Stadium Series · Saturday, February 20 · AT&T Stadium, Arlington · attstadium.com
The 2027 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series comes to AT&T Stadium.
March 2027
Java House Grand Prix of Arlington · March 19–21 · Arlington · attstadium.com
Listed on AT&T Stadium’s events calendar.
April 2027
Texas Rangers Home Opener · Thursday, April 1, against the Athletics · Globe Life Field, Arlington · mlb.com
The Rangers open the 2027 season on the road, then host the Athletics in their home opener.
Dallas Art Fair · April 15–18 · Fashion Industry Gallery, Dallas Arts District · dallasartfair.com
The fair’s 2027 dates are posted on its own site. Dallas Gallery Day runs April 15–18 as well. See our Dallas Museum of Art guide to make a day of it in the Arts District.
Dallas International Film Festival · April 22–29 · Dallas · diffdallas.org
The city’s film festival returns in late April. Submissions are open.
THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson · April 26 – May 2 · TPC Craig Ranch, McKinney · thecjcupbyronnelson.org
The tournament’s own site lists its 2027 dates at TPC Craig Ranch.
Tips for planning
- Check before you go. Dates come from each organizer’s website and can change. Follow the links for the latest.
- Plan around AT&T Stadium events. Check the stadium’s parking page before Cowboys games and other big events in Arlington.
- Book early for the holidays. Check each venue’s site for hours and tickets.
Last checked: October 14, 2026.