It’s a good weekend to be in Dallas. Mother’s Day is Sunday, a brand new park opens Saturday, and the music calendar is stacked from Friday night through Sunday. We’ve covered a lot of restaurants this week, so flip back in time a bit and gander at what’s good and what’s new.
Here is how to spend the next three days.
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Santa Fe is eight hours by car from Dallas — I-40 west through Amarillo, then north on I-25 past Albuquerque and up into the high desert until the city appears in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at 7,000 feet. You can also fly into Albuquerque and rent a car for the one-hour drive north, or fly direct into Santa Fe’s small airport. Either way, this is one of the most rewarding food and travel weekends available to anyone living in North Texas, and it has been hiding in plain sight for years.
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On Saturday, March 14, 2026, Lower Greenville Avenue in Dallas will once again come alive for the city’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Block Party. The parade marches south from Blackwell Street to SMU Boulevard, starting at 11:00 a.m., drawing thousands of locals and visitors to line the sidewalks. Prime spots include the start line, the mid-route stretch around 2100–2300 Greenville, and the southern end near SMU Boulevard, where floats slow and crowds can catch beads, candy, and the parade’s most unexpected delight.
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If you think Disneyland is just rides and fireworks, think again. This place is a full-on theme park for your taste buds, and 2026 is no exception. Let’s start sweet: Dole Whip. That pineapple soft-serve is tangy, icy, and somehow magic in a cup. Grab one at the Tiki Juice Bar or Tropical Hideaway and try not to wear it. Spoiler: you’ll probably fail.
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Food festivals can be joyful, strange, reverent, and occasionally a little unhinged—but at their best, they reveal how deeply a single ingredient can shape a community’s identity. Around the world, people gather not just to eat, but to honor the crops, animals, and culinary traditions that have sustained them for centuries. These celebrations transform ordinary ingredients into symbols of pride, creativity, and heritage. From parades held in a guinea pig’s honor to dangerous hill chases after runaway cheese, these festivals show how food can be playful, ceremonial, and even heroic. Each one tells a story of the land, the climate, and the people who have built their culture around what grows—or walks—on it.
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As winter settles over Dallas, a handful of the city’s most inviting restaurants trade their everyday menus for festive cocktails that warm the soul and brighten the season. From cozy Italian trattorias to sleek cocktail lounges, these spots blend creativity, atmosphere, and seasonal cheer — offering more than just dinner, but moments designed for celebration. Whether you’re heading out with friends or seeking a quiet night with a glass in hand, these three Dallas destinations — each with its own flavor and flair — make the holiday spirit taste unforgettable.
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The Apartment is a sharp, bittersweet movie about ambition, loneliness, and the messy compromises we make to get ahead. Set in 1960s Manhattan, it follows C.C. “Bud” Baxter, a quiet insurance clerk who lends his small apartment to company executives for their extramarital affairs — hoping the gesture will help him climb the corporate ladder. But when Baxter falls for the building’s kind-hearted elevator operator, the affair‑scheme gets tangled, and what begins as a pragmatic arrangement becomes a story of heartbreak, self‑worth, and the bravery required to demand something real.
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Thanksgiving is all about gathering together, sharing stories, and celebrating cleverness and community — and Fantastic Mr. Fox delivers all that in a star-studded, beautifully crafted, stop-motion package. Directed by Wes Anderson, this 2009 adaptation of Roald Dahl’s novel feels like a cozy, autumn afternoon: full of wit, warmth, and just a touch of mischief.
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