THINGS TO DO

10 Earth Day events across DFW: Volunteer & celebrate
by Sydni Ellis
Arlington | Carrollton | clean up | Community | Coppell | DFW | DFW-hardgate | earth day | environment | environmentalism | garland | grapevine | holiday | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO

These North Texas deviled eggs received Mark Cuban’s last ‘Shark Tank’ deal
by Joi Louviere
DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | food and drink | FORT WORTH | local business | North Texas | restaurants

9 dog-friendly restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth
by Britteny Dee
CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | dog-friendly | dog-friendly restaurants | eat local | food & drink | food and drink | FORT WORTH | Joe Leo Fine Tex Mex | Katy Trail Ice House | LIFESTYLE | MUTTS Canine Cantina | outdoors | pets | recreation | Rodeo Goat | The Bearded Lady | The Henry | The Lakehouse | Truck Yard | waterfront | Woodshed Smokehouse

Fort Worth, it’s time to Get-Lit: An adult book fair is coming Mar. 29
by Sam Cohen
| March 26, 2026
The Get-Lit: Adult Book Fair is taking the Dallas-Fort Worth area by storm. Here’s everything you need to know about these exciting events.

Texas’ Cooper Lutkenhaus just changed world track & field history forever
by Sam Cohen
| March 24, 2026
2025 USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships | Cooper Lutkenhaus | CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | FORT WORTH | LIFESTYLE | NATIONAL NEWS | SPORTS | track and field | world champion
North Texas’ Cooper Lutkenhaus became the youngest world champion at the World Indoor Championships. He placed first in the 800-meter final. Justin native Cooper Lutkenhaus became a world champion on Sunday when he placed first in the 800-meter final at the World Indoor Championships. The 17-year-old, who attends Northwest High School, completed the dash in 1 […]

Here’s why the Frisco RoughRiders attract so many fans (& why you should become one!)
| March 16, 2026
baseball | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | frisco | Frisco RoughRiders | LIFESTYLE | SPORTS
The Frisco RoughRiders have been delighting baseball fans for over two decades. Discover what’s made them one of the most endearing shows in town.

The 8 coolest sleepaway summer camps near DFW are filling up fast!
by Sydni Ellis
| March 16, 2026
DALLAS | denton | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | EDUCATION | FORT WORTH | fun | graford | granbury | North Texas | outdoor recreation | outdoors | paradise | people with disabilities | Rocksprings | sleepaway camps | summer camps | tyler | Van
These eight sleepaway summer camps near Dallas-Fort Worth are full of adventure, friendships, and life lessons.

Paddles up, Texas! The Veolia Texas Open Pickleball tournament has arrived in McKinney
by Sam Cohen
| March 11, 2026
Alex Valentine | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | McKinney | North Texas | pickleball | SPORTS | The Veolia Texas Open Pickleball tournament
The Veolia Texas Open Pickleball tournament is underway in McKinney and runs until March 15. Here’s what you need to know.

8 kid-friendly DFW destinations to visit on spring break
by Sydni Ellis
| March 11, 2026
CULTURE | DALLAS | Dallas Arboretum | dallas zoo | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | family friendly | FORT WORTH | Fort Worth Zoo | grapevine | Great Wolf Lodge | kids | Legoland Discover Center | LIFESTYLE | Netflix House Dallas | Peppa Pig World of Play | Perot Museum
Have a picnic, visit wildlife, and check out more cool (and educational!) spring break experiences in Dallas-Fort Worth.

I tried The Brown Thumb’s Keith Lee-approved matcha
by Joi Louviere
| March 5, 2026
BLACK OWNED BUSINESS | coffee shops | DALLAS | denton | DFW | DFW-hardgate | don't sleep on | plants | THINGS TO DO | woman-owned business
Half plant shop, half matcha cafe, Denton's The Brown Thumb doesn't disappoint.

Oak Cliff’s beloved Cinco de Mayo parade won’t return in 2026
by Sam Cohen
| March 5, 2026
cinco de mayo | cinco de mayo parade | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | MEXICAN CULTURE | neighborhoods | oak cliff
Oak Cliff canceled its 2026 Cinco de Mayo Parade due to lack of funding. Here’s what you need to know.

Spring has sprung: Pick your own flowers at this North Texas tulip farm
by Joi Louviere
| February 23, 2026
Community | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | EXCO-Player | old texas | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO | u-pick farms
Try this u-pick tulip farm in Denton County.

The North Texas Food Bank knows it takes a community to combat hunger
by Sam Cohen
| February 20, 2026
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | Empty Bowls fundraiser | FAMILY | food & drink | food and drink | food assistance | food insecurity | FORT WORTH | live entertainment | North Texas Food Bank | plano
The 26th annual North Texas Food Bank Empty Bowls Fundraiser is scheduled for Feb. 26. Here are all the details.

7 ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in DFW
by Sydni Ellis
| February 11, 2026
Affordability | Arlington | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | fat tuesday | food & drink | food and drink | HOLIDAYS | king cake | LIFESTYLE | mardi gras | plano
From bar crawls and parades to authentic New Orleans’ Cajun food, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in DFW.

The 2026 DFW local grocery guide
by Stacy Rounds
| February 9, 2026
Affordability | DFW | food banks | food pantries | food resources | groceries | GROWTH | international food | SNAP
In this year's DFW grocery guide, we take a look at locally-owned markets, affordable options, and free food resources in our local community.





