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Holidays

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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.

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.

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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.

Holiday partiers
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.

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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.

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?

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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.

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.

Campo Verde Is Closing Because It Doesn’t Suck Enough
Restaurants

Campo Verde Is Closing Because It Doesn’t Suck Enough

By Simon PruittSeptember 26, 2025

Campo Verde is in need of a Christmas miracle this year.

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Restaurants

Updated: Reservations on the Menu, Where To Dine in Dallas on Thanksgiving

By Maria LawsonNovember 25, 2024

You can skip the oven and still get stuffed. Just grab a table at any of these restaurants on Nov. 28.

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