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Dallas (Uptown) 75204
Weekend of Apr 3 - Apr 5, 2026
WEEKEND SNAPSHOT
Sunny with highs near 74°F and lows around 54°F; ideal for outdoor festivals.
Major road closures expected in Deep Ellum for the Community Arts Fair and near Turtle Creek for Easter festivities.
⚡ If You Only Do One Thing
Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair
Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
"This is the premier local alternative to the corporate festivals of the past, featuring 150+ local artists and live music across eight blocks of the historic district."
PRO TIP: Take the DART Green Line to Deep Ellum Station to avoid the $30+ premium parking lots and heavy street closures between Crowdus and Taylor Streets.
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Easter in Turtle Creek Park & Pooch Parade
Sunday, Apr 5, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM • Turtle Creek Park (3333 Turtle Creek Blvd)
A 50-year Dallas tradition featuring an egg hunt, live DJ, food trucks, and the iconic 'Pooch Parade' where local dogs dress in Easter finery.
Best For: Dog owners and families • Cost: Free to watch; $25 to enter your dog in the parade
Dallas Blooms: Final Full Weekend
Daily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Dallas Arboretum
The largest floral festival in the Southwest, featuring over 500,000 spring bulbs (tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths) in full bloom.
Best For: Photography and garden enthusiasts • Cost: $17 - $22
Nasher Free First Saturday
Saturday, Apr 4, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Nasher Sculpture Center
Monthly free admission day in the Arts District with family-friendly programming, scavenger hunts, and artist demos.
Best For: Budget-friendly culture • Cost: Free
Choose Your Mode
Mode: Family Adventure
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Standard Cinema Rates
Multiple Showtimes starting Apr 1 • AMC Village on the Parkway 9 or Cinépolis Victory Park
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Tip: Book IMAX seats at NorthPark for the best visual experience of the new space-themed levels.
Mode: Adult Evening Out
Premiere Night: The Drama
$15 - $20
Friday Night, Apr 3 • Violet Crown Dallas or Angelika Film Center
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Tip: The Violet Crown offers validated parking and in-theater dining if you want to skip the restaurant rush.
Weekend at a Glance
Friday Evening
Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair Opening Night
LOCAL ART
Saturday Morning
Hilton Anatole Sculpture Garden Easter Egg Hunt
KIDS
Saturday Afternoon
Nasher Sculpture Center Free Day
CULTURE
Sunday afternoon
Pooch Parade at Turtle Creek Park
COMMUNITY
⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs
Easter Sunday Gridlock
Sunday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM near Oak Lawn and Turtle Creek Blvd churches.
Avoid Turtle Creek Blvd and Maple Ave unless you are attending an event; use the Dallas North Tollway for north-south travel.
Deep Ellum Road Closures
Friday - Sunday; Elm St and Main St will be heavily congested due to fair pedestrian traffic.
Park at the Case Building garage or use Uber/Lyft to the festival perimeter.
🍿 Movies
Top Box Office
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG) : Mario and Luigi head to space in this blockbuster sequel featuring Yoshi and Rosalina.
The Drama (R) : Zendaya and Robert Pattinson play a couple whose relationship is tested days before their wedding.
Hoppers (PG) : A Pixar original where a young girl uses technology to 'hop' her consciousness into a robotic beaver.
New This Weekend
The Drama (R) : An unsettling rom-com exploring the secrets couples keep, directed by Kristoffer Borgli.
A Great Awakening (PG-13) : The historical drama follows the religious movement that swept through the American colonies.
📅 Plan Ahead
Date
Event
Action
Apr 23 - Apr 30, 2026
Dallas International Film Festival
High; early bird passes go on sale this week.
May 4 - May 10, 2026
CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Medium; book shuttle tickets now.
DALLAS (UPTOWN). SOLVED.
Weekends. Solved.
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