Looking for free things to do with the family in Dallas? The AT&T Performing Arts Center is bringing back its Festival Series with a lineup of free, community-focused events celebrating music, culture, food and the diverse communities of North Texas.
The series includes six family-friendly festivals, beginning with Latinidad in October 2026 and continuing through May 2027.
Here’s what’s coming up:
🎉 Latinidad Festival
October 3, 2026
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a free festival highlighting the vibrant cultures of Latin America.
Families can enjoy live music, traditional and contemporary dance, a local mercado, artists, businesses and food vendors.
👉 Free admission; RSVP recommended.
🎃 Stage Fright: A Halloween Family Festival
October 31, 2026
Get ready for a fa-BOO-lous Halloween celebration!
This free family festival will feature a costume contest, petting zoo and activities for all ages. Families can also meet the Dallas Police Department’s Office of Community Affairs through the festival’s signature “sticker-r-treat” activity.
👉 Free admission; RSVP recommended.
🎺 Brass & Jazz in the Park
November 7, 2026
Head to West Dallas for a high-energy celebration of New Orleans jazz and brass music.
The free festival will feature New Orleans brass bands, Black Mardi Gras Indians and a traditional New Orleans Second Line.
👉 Free admission; RSVP recommended.
🎄 Reliant Lights Your Holidays
December 5, 2026
Kick off the holiday season with a free family celebration featuring live music, a snow playground, Santa photos, cookie decorating and a holiday food court.
The AT&T Performing Arts Center will be transformed with thousands of LED lights, ending the evening with a spectacular fireworks finale.
👉 Free admission; RSVP recommended.
🌏 AAPI Festival
May 8, 2027
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at this free festival celebrating the cultures of North Texas’ AAPI communities.
Families can enjoy cultural performances, authentic food and the popular snack passport activity, while learning about cultures from across Asia and the Pacific Islands.
👉 Free admission; RSVP recommended.
🎸 Blues in the Bottom
May 29, 2027
Head to Eloise Lundy Park in Oak Cliff for a free festival celebrating the area’s deep connection to blues music.
The event honors legendary guitarist T-Bone Walker, whose musical journey began near the Tenth Street Historic District.
👉 Free admission; RSVP recommended.
💚 Put These on Your Family Calendar
One of the best things about this series is that there’s something different for families throughout the year—from Hispanic and AAPI cultural celebrations to Halloween, holiday festivities and live music.
And because all six festivals are free, they’re especially worth keeping on your WeekendSprout calendar.
Save this list and check back as each festival gets closer for event details, schedules and what to expect.
Event details and programming are subject to change. Check the AT&T Performing Arts Center’s official event page before attending.
