The best things to do in Dallas this weekend

Astra Lumina is a multisensory night walk through an enchanting forest at Trinity River Adventure Park. With lighting, projections, and music, this interactive experience connects visitors to the stars above. Schedule your visit between 7pm and 9:30pm on the weekends. 

The Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are transformed into a charming Christmas Village with over 500,000 lights starting the third weekend of November. From 6-7:30 pm, marvel at the 12 Days of Christmas gazebos exhibit, and visit Santa Claus and a Nutcracker Suite. 

On November 8 and 24, visit the Bishop Bazaar at 200 N Bishop Avenue from 11-6pm to shop among 150 local vendors selling clothes, jewelry, food, bath goods and more. You won’t want to miss this wonderful shopping experience in the Bishop Arts neighborhood.

The Deep Ellum Block Party is a free event for all ages on November 23 with two special concerts by The Polyphonic Spree and Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan. With Elm Street blocked off from Good Latimer to Malcolm X, expect an art fair, beer garden, live muralists, kids’ zone, psychics, vendors, hoop zone, scavenger hunt and more. 

Every Saturday and Sunday, the Underground Market pops up in the Lower Greenville neighborhood from 11-5 pm. Between 25-35+ local vendors sell handmade and homemade goods on Saturdays on the 5600 Block of Alta Avenue and Greenville Avenue, and on Sundays on the 5700 Block of Oram Street and Greenville Avenue.

Starting November 22, people of all ages can experience Snowday and Santaland at the Galleria. Where Snowday is an immersive adventure through holiday-decorated rooms, Santaland provides a simulated train ride to the North Pole, followed by a journey to find Santa. 

Grab your friends on Sunday and head to Scout at The Statler Hotel for free bowling from 11am-11pm. Thanks to their $2 off pizza deal, you can have a friendly bowling competition with friends with a slice in your hand.