Dallas August 2025

Dallas August 2025 Events

Dallas August 2025 Events

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The Sights and Sounds of Dallas Smolder in the Summer

Average temperature low and high: 77°- 96°
It's essential to keep cool in the heat of a Dallas summer, but there are many things to do and see in Big D. The massive Texas city is full of history, nightlife, restaurants and more. Steaks or barbecue? The choice is yours. Enjoy the final month of summer with festivals, events and other exciting activities.
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August Event Calendar

Water Lantern Festival

Date to be confirmed Rowlett Community Park View on Map
Water Lantern Festival
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Get ready to be captivated at the Water Lantern Festival on August 12th where lanterns will illuminate the Dallas night sky. Individuals will have the opportunity to test out their creativity by decorating their lantern, then watch as it joins a sea of shimmering lights on the water. Early ticket sales start at $26.98, regular pricing at $35.99, late pricing at $45.99 and day of $55.99. Tickets include access to food trucks, floating lantern kit, LED candle, commemorative drawstring bag, marker, playing cards, conversation cards and lantern retrieval and water clean up.

Summer Sizzler - Dallas

Date to be confirmed Audubon Park View on Map
Summer Sizzler - Dallas

The annual Dallas Summer Sizzler welcomes runners of all ages for a fun day out in the sun. Adults can join the 5k/10k/15k runs for $32 and enroll children 12 and under for 5k and 10k runs at discounted youth pricing. The kid's dash for children under 12 is $15. Everyone who signs up gets Summer Sizzler swag, including designer t-shirts and custom medals. Some great photo ops and delicious treats are also waiting at the finish line. Register by Sunday at midnight, the weekend before the race to be guaranteed a shirt.

DFW Restaurant Week

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DFW Restaurant Week
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August is a great time to explore the area's hottest restaurants because, during Dallas Fort Worth Restaurant Week, select establishments offer discounted, prefixed lunch and dinner menus. Some places will even offer wine and cocktail pairings to complement the menus. You will feast for a good cause because a percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Texas Food Bank in the Dallas area or Lena Pope in the Tarrant area. There are over 100 participating restaurants across Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton Counties in North Texas, with many of them extending their DFW offerings from the first week of August until September 1st.

WESA Trade Show

Date to be confirmed Dallas Market Center Campus View on Map
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The WESA (Western & English Sales Association) Trade Show brings together horse lovers and riding enthusiasts from all over the country for the largest trade event in the equestrian industry. Visited by over 3000 retailers who set up their own exhibits as well as browse through the 550 plus exhibits, this is an essential event for those interested in all things equestrian, as well as store owners, to explore the newest trends as well as time-tested concepts from the industry.

Hot Trot

Date to be confirmed Norbuck Park View on Map
Hot Trot
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Run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines at the Hot-Trot Race. The 5k registration fee is from $44; you can register online, and prices will increase on July 22nd. Additional registration information for the 10K challenge and the half-marathon challenge is also available online. Proceeds from the races will go to Assist the Officer Foundation. 

18th Holistic Festival of Life and Wellness

Date to be confirmed The McKinney Cotton Mill View on Map
18th Holistic Festival of Life and Wellness

The 18th Holistic Festival of Life & Wellness, set to be the largest holistic event in North Texas, will truly test your ability to make choices. Do a downward dog pose at one of the 40 yoga classes or deeply meditate in three speaking rooms. If that's not your style, trade your favorite tie-dye shirt in the sustainable clothing swap. The festival promises an all-encompassing wellness convention, serving a buffet of holistic practices and therapies. Entry to the festival is free. 

Riverfront Jazz Festival

Date to be confirmed Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center View on Map
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The Black Academy of Arts and Letters presents the 7th Riverfront Jazz Festival, taking place Labor Day weekend. Attendees will have the chance to enjoy food and beverage vendors as well as top-class artists performing live jazz, R&B, soul, and blues. Some of this year’s lineup includes Norman Brown, CeeLo Green, The String Queens, Take 6 and lots more. Single tickets, 3-day weekend passes, and corporate or group tables are available.

Dallas Events in August

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Things to do in Dallas

Things to Do in Dallas in August

Watch the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium

Watch the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium
Be a part of Dallas Cowboys’ history in the making at AT&T Stadium. Fans of America’s Team won’t be disappointed: Every seat offers elbow room and spectacular views. Even if you just show up for the cheerleaders, games at the mammoth stadium are a sight to behold, with “Jerry World” packing up to 105,000 fans and featuring one of the professional sports’ largest high-definition video displays.

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Experience history. Located on the 6th floor of the former Texas School Book Depository, overlooking Dealey Plaza and its grassy knoll, this groundbreaking museum is dedicated to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, both the facts and the mystery which surrounds it. With film, media, and displays, this museum is emotionally moving and well worth the visit.
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