Now
thru - Sep. 3, 2007 - SummerFest™ 2007 at Gaylord Texan® (Grapevine,
TX)
Gaylord Texan Resort invites you to celebrate the summer season with our annual SummerFest event! Taking place July 4 - September 3, 2007, SummerFest will feature a variety of entertainment, events and activities for adults and families. From pool parties and fireworks shows to cooking classes and aerial acrobat performances, there is something for everyone.
Details at www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordtexan
Now - Sep. 6, 2007 - MDA Telethon Online Auction
(DFW, TX)
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is hosting it’s first-ever MDA Telethon Online Auction in the DFW area. The auction will be held in conjunction with the MDA Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon and will be open for bidding on August 20 through September 6, 2007. Items already donated to the auction include vacation get-a-ways, a 2007 Jeep Wrangler, a $10,000 catered dinner on the Cowboys field at Texas Stadium, season tickets to the 2007 Dallas Cowboys home games, and a “Vespa” Scooter. Sponsors of the event include Sonic, Kroger, Tara Energy, Palm Beach Tan, and KXAS-TV, NBC 5. Check it out at
www.mdadfw.cmarket.com
Sep. 1, 2007
- Annual Western Day festival (Lewisville,
TX)
The Old Town Business Association, in conjunction with the City of Lewisville and more than a dozen other community groups, will present the popular Western Day festival on Saturday, Sept.
1, in Old Town Lewisville. Headliner for this year’s event is the Randy Rogers Band, scheduled to perform at 6:30-8 p.m. Other planned activities at the family event, designed to showcase Lewisville’s rich history, include a Main Street parade, two festival stages of live music, arts and crafts vendors, gunfight re-enactments, trick ropers, car show, Longhorn cattle drive, three nights of the annual Labor Day Rodeo and the third annual World Tamale Eating Championship.
For more information please visit www.cityoflewisville.com
Sep. 1 - 16, 2007
- Best of Texas Festival (Arlington,
TX)
Weekends only
Six Flags Over Texas kicks off the fall season with an event
guaranteed to delight all tried-and-true Texans down to the soles of
their cowboy boots! The Best of Texas Festival brings together a
truckload of Lone Star State traditions ranging from entertainers to
one-of-a-kind crafts to delicious foods prepared with a western flare.
Where else but Six Flags Over Texas could you find so much to see and
do in one place! Visit www.sixflags.com/
for details.
Sep. 3, 2007
- Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon
(DFW - North Texas)
The annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon hosted by Jerry Lewis for the
Muscular Dystrophy Association will be
held this Sept 3rd on KXAS NBC Channel
5. The telethon has been held since 1966 and the money raised will help in the fight against the 43 neuromuscular diseases that affect millions of American. Don’t forget to watch, and make your contribution on Sept. 3rd
Sep. 7-9, 2007 -
ZestFest 2007
(Fort Worth, TX)
ZestFest 2007 is the ultimate party for bold and flavorful food enthusiasts. Hosted by Chile Pepper Magazine in Fort Worth, Texas, ZestFest will be full of action. Cooking demos by celebrity chefs, live music, interactive contests and thousands of bold food samples will make this one zesty weekend.
Details at www.zestfest2007.com
Sep. 8, 2007 - Kids Time Xtreme”® Mall
Tour
(Frisco, TX)
Sppkids.com will kick-off The Eighth Annual “It’s Kids Time Xtreme”® Mall Tour. This 1-day event is filled with family fun, prizes, exciting interactive games, live music concerts, cellular demonstrations, sports clinics and Q & A sessions, nutritional and safety clinics, as well as many free give-aways.
Details at www.shopstonebriar.com
Sep. 8, 2007
- Go Texan Days - Cotton Pickin’ Fair (Hillsboro, TX)
Activities include a BBQ cook-off, arts & crafts booths, and entertainment. Activities begin at 8 am.
See www.hillsborochamber.org
for details.
Sep.
8, 2007 - 8th Annual Arts, Antiques & Autos
Extravaganza (Denton,
TX)
Arts, Antiques & Autos Extravaganza is a FREE festival on the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square celebrating the vibrant town square. Come find that special “object d’art,” have family heirlooms or sports memorabilia appraised, enjoy kids games, live entertainment, or check out the dream machines lining the square. A motorcycle class will be added this year, in addition to the classic, hot rod and custom classes in the car show.
For more information, please visit www.dentonmainstreet.org
Sep. 9, 2007 -
343 Memorial Climb (Frisco, TX)
On Saturday, September 9TH, 2007 from 12 – 4 pm Texans will gather at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas for the 343 Memorial Climb. The climb is organized by the Fallen Heroes Family Support Fund and raises money for the families of Texas firefighters killed or injured in the line of duty. A minimum donation $5.00 is all it takes to participate. Come climb the stairs of the stadium, watch the firefighter team competition and donate blood to the Red Cross.
A Children’s Courtyard will be there for you hosting free child care.
For details to this event, visit www.343memorialclimb.com
Sep.
11, 2007
- 7th annual Freedom Run & Festival (Dallas,
TX)
The Dallas Association of Young Lawyers present the 7th annual
Freedom Run. The 7th Annual Freedom Run is pleased to announce that our 2007 event returns to September 11. Our celebration of Freedom will be held at the Time's Square of Dallas, Victory Park at the American Airline Center. Mark your calendar and be a participant in the original 9/11 remembrance run.
www.thefreedomrun.com
Sep.
11, 2007 - Caddy Shack Scramble (Arlington,
TX)
Caddy Shack Scramble, 8:30 am -1 pm, Tierra Verde Golf Club in Arlington. Come enjoy a round of golf, contests, raffle drawings, silent auction, awards and lunch. All proceeds benefit River Legacy Foundation. To register or for more information, call 817.861.2576 or visit
www.riverlegacy.org
Sep. 11 - Oct. 9, 2007
- The “Sounds of Lewisville” Fall Concert Series
(Lewisville)
Five top regional acts have been scheduled for the “Sounds of Lewisville” Fall Concert Series, presented for the 18th consecutive year by the City of Lewisville. The free concerts will be held Tuesday nights from Sept. 11 through Oct. 9 in Old Town Lewisville in Wayne Ferguson Plaza starting at 6:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Old Town restaurants will also be running specials during the series. The complete slate of Fall Concert Series performers includes: Kenny and the Kasuals (Sept. 11), 4 Way Street (Sept. 18), Briefcase Blues (Sept. 25), Brave Combo (Oct. 2) and the Tyler Dow Bryant Band (Oct. 9).
For more information, please call (972) 219-EVENT or visit
www.cityoflewisville.com
Sep. 13 - 16,
2007
- 21st Annual GrapeFest (Grapevine,
TX)
21st Annual GrapeFest - September 13, 14, 15, & 16, 2007. Join wine novices and connoisseurs at the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Sample award winning Texas wines at this 21st annual event offering four full days of fun!
For the 21st consecutive year, Grapevine celebrates the Texas wine industry during GrapeFest! Enjoy these events: Non-stop entertainment on four stages; Carnival and Midway; People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic; Kid Zone; GrapeStomp; Vintner's Auction; Texas Wine Tribute; Tennis Classic; Italian Car
Show. For more information, please
visit Grapevine online at www.grapevinetexasusa.com
Sep. 14 - 16, 2007
- Dallas Home and Garden Show (Dallas, TX)
Featuring over 300 exhibits for your one stop shopping. 1,000's of Home and Garden ideas, products and services. Gardening Seminars by the experts; Home Decor ideas and sales; New products, show specials and discounts, and much more.
For complete details and discount tickets, visit www.texashomeandgarden.com
Sep. 14 - 16, 2007
- 40th Annual Southwest Swap Meet (Arlington, TX)
Established in 1968, we are the oldest, continuously run swap meet in Texas dedicated to antique cars and parts. Gates open for general admission 6:30am Friday.
FREE admission and free parking to the public. For more information, visit
www.southwestswapmeet.com 
Sep. 14 & 15, 2007
- Texas-Sized Party For Centennial Celebration (Fort Worth, TX)
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Everything is big in Texas -- including the Texas Department of Agriculture's 100 Year Anniversary celebration! Round up family and friends and join us at the Fort Worth Stockyards as we honor the history, culture and future of the Lone Star State. There will be plenty to see and do, so come take in the sights, sounds and flavors of Texas, including exhibits, live music and delicious cuisine. We're throwing a Texas-sized Centennial Celebration and you're invited!
Details at www.100yearstda.com
Sep. 15, 2007
- Dance Seminar at Gilley's (Dallas, TX)
The biggest dance party of the month will be this Sat. Sept. 15th at Gilley's. For what you get, you can't beat this price anywhere in Dallas on the weekend ($15 on the web site
www.dondance.com or $17 at the door) + Pot luck. We do all levels of dance lessons and all types of dancing because we use 4 Instructors each session on Gilley's huge dance floor. If you are single this is one of the best ways to meet other singles and if you are a couple it will give you an opportunity to meet other couples who want to learn or improve their dancing.
Location: www.gilleysdallas.com
Sep. 15 & 16, 2007
- 2nd Annual Fiestas Patrias Festival (Dallas, TX)
A two-day celebration of Mexican Independence Day. Festivities include food, folklórico dancing and performances by local artists. The festival runs from
noon to 9 p.m. Friday and 1p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
Details at www.fiestaspatriasdallas.org
Sep. 15, 2007
- Second Annual International Bazzar (Dallas, TX)
Bring your family and friends to the Second Annual International Bazzar. This exciting outdoor event will expose you to other cultures as you visit countries thousands of miles away without leaving Dallas! Additionally the International Bazaar will have live performances, international cuisine, international exhibits, international fashion show, children’s arts and crafts. This event is free to the public! Tickets are required to purchase food and will be sold the day of the event.
View flyer for this event at http://thepottershouse.org/_downloads/InternationalBazaarFlyer.pdf
Sep. 16, 2007 - Plano Bridal Show (Plano,
TX)
Come See The Premier Bridal Show In Plano! Over 100 wedding businesses to meet your every wedding need. Tickets are available at the door, and no advance registration is needed. Entry is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 14 - includes toddlers & infants. No credit cards accepted for admission. No cameras, video cameras or solicitation material allowed from attendees.
For more information on location and times, visit www.bridalshowsinc.com
Sep. 16, 2007
-
Fort Worth Diez y Seis De Septiembre Fiesta 2007 (Fort Worth, TX)
Hispanic Heritage Month Downtown Fort Worth Celebration, Fiesta
Patrias, Live Entertainment, Food Vendors and Exhibits. Diez Y Seis De Septiembre, Colorful Outdoor Celebration of Latin Music, Art and Cuisine. Held On Main Street In Downtown Fort Worth Texas, With Live Music On Two Stages Including Award Winning Tejano, Norteno, Latin Hip Hop And Mariachi Entertainment. Food and Drink Vendors Selling Mexican and Southwestern
Specialties. Gates Open Sunday at 12:00 Noon Till 10:30 PM. Details at
www.showtimecievents.com
Sep. 19 - 24, 2007
- Miss Witherspoon” by Christopher Durang (Dallas, TX)
Spirit Expressing, the theater company based in Unity Church of Dallas, will offer six performances of “Miss Witherspoon,” a provocative comedy by Christopher Durang about life, death and reincarnation. Directed by Ed Townley, the production will open Wednesday evening, September 19, with subsequent evening performances September 20, 21, 22 and 24 at 8 pm each evening. There will be a matinee performance on Sunday, September 23 at 2 pm. All seats for
all performances are $15.
Details may be found at www.unitydallas.org
Sep. 20 - 23, 2007 - 20th Annual
Addison Oktoberfest (Addison,
TX)
Be a part of history and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Oktoberfest! More than 60,000 fans of polka, German food and Paulaner Bier will gather in Addison’s spectacular Addison Circle Park for four days of music, folk dancing, sing-alongs, children’s entertainment and more at the 20th Anniversary of Oktoberfest, September 20-23, 2007. Addison’s four-day, authentic German festival is one of the largest Oktoberfest festivals outside of the famed Munich celebration.
Details may be found at www.addisontexas.net
Sep. 21 - 23, 2007 - 5th Annual Jazz By The Boulevard (Fort
Worth, TX)
The annual Jazz By The Boulevard is a fundraiser event to preserve and beautify the Camp Bowie
district and to educate and expose public to cultural district’s historical architecture and eclectic variety of museums, shops and restaurants, as well as, significant points of interest.
With two stages of continuous jazz music serving up national headliners such as Arturo Sandoval, George Duke, Joshua Redman Trio, David 'Fathead' Newman, and Marcia Ball, this year's lineup is in a class by itself and sure to please even the most discriminating jazz fan. Don't miss our Cooking Carnivalè pavilion with wine seminars, specialty food vendors, and cooking demonstrations and samplings by top area chefs.
For more information on times and location, please visit us online at www.fortworthjazz.com
Sep. 21 - 23,
2007 - Plano Balloon Festival (Plano,
TX)
The Plano Balloon Festival, a spectacular three-day event beginning at 4:00pm Friday, September
21st at Oak Point Park, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway, will provide spectators an action packed weekend. This week-end event offers something for everyone;
There will be Five Balloon Launches – Friday at 6:00PM, Saturday at 7:00AM and 6:00PM, and Sunday at 7:00AM and 6:00PM (weather permitting); Balloon Glows each evening; Sky Divers; Entertainment on the Main Stage; Entertainment on the Community Stage; Saturday Evening Spectacular Fireworks Show; Special Kids Art Activities in our Free ‘Kids Korner’, Inflatable Rides and Rock Climbing Wall in the Kids Fun Zone, Arts, Crafts and Merchandise Vendors.
Please visit us online for more information about this event... www.planoballoonfest.org
Sep. 21,
2007 - Timber Tales Preschool Storytime (Fort
Worth,
TX)
Timber Tales Preschool Storytime Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth. 817.392.5881.
www.logcabinvillage.org
. 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. $3.00 for participating children, $2.00 for adults. Featured story: Ima and the Great Texas Ostrich Race by Margaret McManis. Bring your 3-5 year old to the Village for an exciting step back into the world of 1800s Texas! Little "Villagers" can don bonnets, aprons, and vests as they gather 'round to hear stories of days gone by. $3 fee includes a preschool story, fun activities, and a craft. Please call 817-392-6769 to make your reservation (required).
Sep. 22, 2007 - Texas Crossroads Festival
(Dallas, TX)
Get the kids and your friends and come on down for carnival games and non-stop live "family-friendly" Texas bands.
The past meets the present at the Dallas Heritage Village "crossroads." Join us for the 2nd annual Texas Crossroads Festival, a family event filled with music, games, heritage, crafts and fun!
Location, cost, and times may be found at www.dallasheritagevillage.org
Located at 1515 South Harwood Street, Dallas Heritage Village is conveniently located near the heart of downtown Dallas, close
to the junction of Interstates 30 and 35.
Sep. 22 & 23, 2007 - Texas Ballet Theater presents Ben Stevenson’s Coppélia
(Fort Worth, TX)
Texas Ballet Theater presents the first production of the 2007-08 Season, Ben Stevenson’s Coppélia, at Fort Worth’s Bass Performance Hall on Friday, September 21 at 8 p.m., Saturday, September 22 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, September 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $18 and can be purchased by calling toll-free 1-877-828-9200 or by visiting
www.texasballettheater.org
Sep. 22 thru Oct. 31, 2007 - Autumn at the Arboretum (Dallas,
TX)
Discover the rich colors of autumn at the Dallas Arboretum where over 150,000 flowers bloom every fall. Stroll through our 66 acres of gardens filled with thousands of chrysanthemums, fall marigolds, ornamental peppers and more. Perennial favorites including Mommy & Me Mondays, and the hay bale maze return for another amazing season. Be sure to bring your camera for great photo opportunities with the thousands of rare and unique pumpkins filling the gardens.
For more details, please visit the Dallas Arboretum at www.dallasarboretum.org
Sep.
22, 2007 - Tour de Fleurs (Dallas, TX)
Celebrate joie de vivre by participating in this 20K, 10K or one-mile fun walk. The Dallas Arboretum presents the inaugural Tour de Fleurs, a 10K, 20K and one-mile family fun run and walk. You know the course - your 10K.20K PR awaits.
Enjoy live music at the post-race celebration from Dallas’ very own EMERALD CITY BAND!
For complete details, please visit www.tourdesfleurs.org
Sep. 27 - 29, 2007 - National Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship (Lake
Lewisville, TX)
The National Collegiate Bass Fishing tournament is open to active college students, who are the age of majority in his/her jurisdiction at the time of entry and who are currently enrolled in a participating college or university and are members of that college or university’s (institutionally recognized) fishing team or club.
Details on this fishing tournament may be found at www.collegiatebasschampionship.com.
All Championship activities will take place at Sneaky Pete’s Marina
Sep. 27, 2007 - The Great Steak of Texas (Frisco,
TX)
The Great Steak of Texas Festival at Frisco Square is a heritage celebration of the beef and cattle industries and their historic impact on the city of Frisco, Texas. This one-of-a-kind festival will feature the
4th annual Great Steak Cook-off Competition, live musical entertainment, Texas arts & crafts, and a family area with children's stage, pony rides, games and a real live working blacksmith.
For complete details, please visit www.greatsteakoftexas.com
Sep. 28 thru Oct.
21, 2007 - State Fair of Texas (Dallas, TX)
The 2007 State Fair of Texas will be held this year from Sept. 28 to Oct.
21, 2007 at the Dallas Fair Park, a 277-acre entertainment and recreation complex owned by the City of Dallas,
which is located two miles east of downtown Dallas. The park is the year-round home of the Music Hall, Cotton Bowl and eight museums. Fair Park is a National Historic Landmark and boasts the largest collection of art deco exposition buildings in the United States.
Our State Fair this year will feature more than 70 exciting rides and shows in this neon playground, including the 212-foot Texas Star Ferris wheel.
For an adrenaline rush, the Thrillway offers the latest in X-treme experiences. Rides, games, shows, souvenirs and fantastic food-on-a-stick make the Midway one of the fair's most popular destinations.
Visit the State Fair of Texas on line at www.bigtex.com
Sep. 28 thru Oct.
21, 2007 - Baseball As America (Dallas, TX)
Organized by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Baseball As America is the most significant exhibition of baseball artifacts and history ever assembled. The exhibition educates and informs visitors about the many ways in which this national pastime mirrors and influences the always-evolving American culture. Included in the exhibition are baseball “firsts,” such as the first ball pitched by Cy Young in the first World Series in 1903; historic photographs and artifacts from Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Joe DiMaggio and a host of other heroes; and baseball nostalgia of all kinds. The national tour of Baseball As America is sponsored by Ernst & Young, LLP. In Dallas, the exhibition is presented by Turner Construction, AT&T and the State Fair of Texas with promotional support provided by the Texas Rangers.
Details on this event may be found at www.natureandscience.org
Sep. 28
- 30, 2007 - 51st Annual Greek Food Festival of Dallas
(Dallas, TX)
Like a visit to Greece, the Greek Food Festival of Dallas offers a rich, multi-sensory experience of Greek hospitality and culture. Enjoy savory cuisine, soulful music, lively dancing, imported wines, and shopping in the AGORA marketplace.
Some of the highlights to the festival include American Idol Finalist and star of The Bold and the Beautiful, Constantine Maroulis on stage Saturday, 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Greek Imports galore in the air-conditioned AGORA marketplace; A Taste of Greek Dallas from the city's top Greek restaurants; On-going entertainment - Greek style!; The Festival Dancers; Greek Cooking Demos; Children's area with face painting, candle making, sand art, and caricatures; Hellenic Cultural Exhibit.
Event details at www.greekfestivalofdallas.com
Sep. 29, 2007 -
Make A Splash (Arlington, TX)
Make A Splash, 10 am to 4 pm, River Legacy Living Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington. This interactive water-science fair uses a variety of activities such as water music and more to explore the astounding properties of water and its dazzling transformations. This event is also held for school groups only on Friday, September 28. For more information, call Debbie Vernon at 817.860.6752.
Free event. www.riverlegacy.org
Sep. 29, 2007 -
Walk to Cure Diabetes (Dallas & Plano, TX)
Over 15,000 walkers will come together for these 5K Walks raising money to find a cure for diabetes. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will host two Walks – one at Victory Park in Dallas (3090 Olive Street, Dallas 75219) and one at Granite Park in Plano (5800 Granite Parkway, Plano, 75025). This fun-filled, family-friendly event will kick-off with registration at 7:30am and the Walk starts at 9am. There is no cost to participate but Walkers that raise over $100 will receive a t-shirt. Register at
walk.jdrf.org and for more information visit
www.jdrfdallas.org
Sep. 29, 2007 -
Harvest Homecoming (Fort Worth, TX)
Harvest Homecoming Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth. 817.392.5881.
www.logcabinvillage.org
. 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. No admission charge for this day only!!! Celebrate Fort Worth’s “Day in the District” at the Village! Enjoy a day full of music, crafts, living history and activities for the whole family. This is the Village's biggest event of the year! No reservations required. Be sure to visit other exciting “Day in the District” participants as well, including the Modern Art Museum, Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Kimbell Art Museum, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, Community Arts Center, and more!
Sep. 29, 2007 - Grambling State vs. Prairie View A & M
Football Classic (Dallas, TX)
Southwest Airlines presents the State Fair Classic gridiron contest between the Tigers of
Grambling State University and the Panthers of
Prairie View A&M University.
Venue: The Cotton Bowl at The State Fair of Texas www.bigtex.com
Kick off will be September 29, 2007 at 6:00pm located at The Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX. Tickets to the games include State Fair admission.
