Zip 75214 · Weekend of 2026-04-17

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Weekend of Apr 17 - Apr 19, 2026

WEEKEND SNAPSHOT

Perfect spring conditions: sunny highs in the upper 70s and crisp 50-degree nights. Low humidity.

Major gridlock expected on the I-30/I-45 corridor due to 'The Canyon' project closures.

⚡ If You Only Do One Thing

FoodieLand Food Festival at Fair Park

Friday, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

"It is the largest food festival in the country and is just a 10-minute drive down Gaston. With 250+ vendors, it offers more variety than any restaurant crawl."

PRO TIP: Tickets are online-only and NOT sold at the gate. Buy them before you leave 75214 to avoid being turned away.

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The Dallas Art Fair

Fri-Sun, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM • Fashion Industry Gallery (Downtown)

The 18th edition of Dallas' premier art event featuring 90+ international galleries.

Best For: Art collectors and culture seekers • Cost: $40+

Kolton Moore & The Clever Few

Friday Night, 8:00 PM • Granada Theater

Gritty, soulful Texas-bred country rock at our neighborhood's most iconic historic venue.

Best For: Live music fans • Cost: $25

The Azalea Finale

Daily, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Dallas Arboretum

While Dallas Blooms technically ended last week, the 3,000+ azaleas are in peak 'finale' bloom right now.

Best For: Resident strollers • Cost: $22

Choose Your Mode

Mode: Family

Scarborough Renaissance Festival $37

Sat/Sun 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM • Waxahachie

Full-scale 16th-century village with jousting, knights, and giant turkey legs.

Tip: The 'Artisan's Showcase' is the theme this weekend, arrive early to avoid the 11 AM entry crush.

Mode: Solo

Skyline Half Marathon & 5K $45+

Saturday, 7:30 AM • Trinity Groves

A high-energy run across the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge with a great finish-line party.

Tip: Parking at Trinity Groves is tight; take an Uber to the Continental Avenue Bridge entrance.

Mode: Date Night

Jazz at The Balcony Club Varies

Late Night Fri/Sat • Lakewood

The ultimate 75214 'if you know, you know' spot for intimate live jazz.

Tip: Enter through the side door next to the Lakewood Theater; seating is first-come, first-served.

Weekend at a Glance

FRI evening

Global Street Food at Fair Park

Social

SAT morning

Skyline 5K & Trinity Groves Coffee

Active

SAT afternoon

Dallas Art Fair Gallery Walk

Culture

SUN afternoon

Azalea Walk at the Arboretum

Relax

⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs

I-30 'Canyon' Full Closure

Fri 10 PM - Mon 5 AM; I-30 between I-35E and I-45

Avoid I-30 entirely. Use Woodall Rodgers (Spur 366) or stick to surface streets like Gaston/Pacific to reach Downtown.

Skyline Run Road Closures

Sat 7 AM - 11 AM; West Dallas/Trinity Groves bridges

Expect delays on Riverfront Blvd. Use Continental Pedestrian Bridge for the best spectator views.

🍿 Movies

Top Box Office

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG): Continuing the animated juggernaut into deep space; currently the #1 film globally.

Project Hail Mary (PG-13): Ryan Gosling leads this sci-fi adaptation that is outperforming all projections.

Hoppers (G): Pixar’s latest about a girl who can swap brains with a beaver remains a family favorite.

New This Weekend

Lee Cronin's The Mummy (R): A terrifying modern horror reimagining from the director of 'Evil Dead Rise'.

Normal (R): Bob Odenkirk stars in this John Wick-style action thriller written by Derek Kolstad.

📅 Plan Ahead

Date	Event	Action
Apr 24-26, 2026	Lone Star Smokeout	High

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