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Holidays

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Features

Things We’re Thankful for in Dallas Music in 2025

By Dallas Observer Music StaffNovember 26, 2025

Before we stuff our faces on Thanksgiving, we are thankful for the magic that makes Dallas’ music scene better than any other.

Knife Italian Steakhouse Thanksgiving dinner.
Restaurants

18 Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

By Aaren ProdyNovember 26, 2025

Here is our ever-growing list of places that will serve up a mighty fine Thanksgiving meal.

Dallas Life

How to Get Through Family Holidays, According to a Therapist

By Lisa PettyNovember 25, 2025

We’ll take as much advice as we can to get through this week.

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Shops & Markets

2 Dallas Bakers Compete on New Gordon Ramsey Holiday Dessert Show

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 25, 2025

This is Gordon Ramsay’s first-ever dessert show; two North Texas bakers will give it their best sugar shot.

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Shops & Markets

Dallas Grocery Stores Open on Thanksgiving

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 25, 2025

You always need more butter. And eggs. And flour. And the mayo is expired …

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Transportation

DFW Airport Expected to Be Even Busier Than You Might Already Expect For Turkey Day

By Kelly DearmoreNovember 25, 2025

A recent report says DFW will be among the busiest in the nation for Thanksgiving while the FAA says air travel is increasing.

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Dallas Life

Ditch the Leftovers: Your Grandscape Thanksgiving Week Survival Guide

By Preston BartaNovember 24, 2025

From cocoa-fueled frenzy to Grinch face-offs, here’s your free ticket out of casserole purgatory and into a fun week in The Colony.

The Grinch Meal at McDonald's
Restaurants

Pickle Salt Fries and The Grinch: Here’s How to Get McDonald’s Holiday Meal

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 24, 2025

Pickled salt? On McDonald’s fries? Yeah, we’re in.

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Restaurants

Dallas’ 12 Prettiest Dining Rooms

By Aaren Prody and OthersNovember 23, 2025

Dallas has no shortage of posh dining rooms. Here are some of our favorites.

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Shops & Markets

Updated: Where to Find Free and Cheap Turkeys for Thanksgiving

By Aaren ProdyNovember 21, 2025

Here are some places giving out turkeys around North Texas for Thanksgiving, plus some grocery store deals.

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Shops & Markets

Most-Hated Thanksgiving Dishes and Topics To Avoid With Family

By Patrick WilliamsNovember 20, 2025

The people have spoken and are right for once. Down with green bean casserole, survey says.

Outdoors & Rec

Chilling with Buddy: A Magical Christmas at Gaylord Texan’s ICE! Featuring Elf

By Preston BartaNovember 19, 2025

Step into a 9-degree wonderland in Grapevine, delighting visitors with frosty fun and holiday magic now through Jan. 4.

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Smoked turkey from Big Al's Smokehouse
Restaurants

Get Thanksgiving Dinner (and Pies) To-Go at These Dallas Restaurants

By Aaren ProdyNovember 17, 2025

Want something to be thankful for? How about less stress and a good Thanksgiving dinner from a local restaurant?

Concerts

Post Malone Is Performing at Chiefs-Cowboys Thanksgiving Halftime Show

By Eric DiepNovember 16, 2025

Following a social media teaser, it was confirmed that Post Malone will perform a Thanksgiving halftime show at AT&T Stadium.

Outdoors & Rec

Photos: Make the Holidays Furry and Bright at Dallas Zoo Lights

By Jordan MaddoxNovember 14, 2025

The sun may be setting earlier, but that just gives you more time to see holiday lights before bedtime.

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Restaurants

Best Dallas Spots to Plan Your Holiday Party

By Lauren DurieNovember 3, 2025

Whether you want prime beef, barbecue, Mexican food or something else, the restaurants let you up your party game.

Megan Thee Stallion
Critic's Notebook

The 15 Best Halloween Costumes By Our Favorite Artists

By Eric DiepOctober 31, 2025

Megan Thee Stallion, The All-American Rejects, Demi Lovato, KATSEYE and more are going all out for Halloween 2025.

Outdoors & Rec

Denton’s 31 Days of Halloween Casts a Spell with These 9 Must-See Pop-Ups

By Preston BartaOctober 30, 2025

Denton, the official Halloween Capital of Texas, celebrates October with 300+ spooky events and endless eerie surprises.

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Critic's Notebook

Ultimate Halloween Playlist: 30 Songs That Deliver Thrills and Chills

By Shi BradleyOctober 30, 2025

From hip-hop horror to rhythm & boos, these tracks will raise the dead.

Critic's Notebook

Mariah Carey’s Holiday Pop-Up Bar Is Skipping Dallas This Year

By Eric DiepOctober 28, 2025

Have we been naughty?

Dallas Life

6 Very Dallas Halloween Costume Ideas

By Alec SpicerOctober 22, 2025

We’ve got ideas for just about everyone from the politically aware to low-effort procrastinators. Or anyone who just wants to spook the governor.

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Crime & Police

Trick or Treat? Dallasites At Risk of Experiencing A Break-In This Halloween

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 8, 2025

While you’re out collecting treats, be cautious of people potentially pulling tricks on the night that welcomes disguises.

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