As Texas turns up the heat, it’s time to get out and enjoy the warmer temperatures and sunshine. Here are five fun-filled events to check out this weekend.
BEETLEJUICE
FEBRUARY 20 – MARCH 3 | FAIR PARK
Turn on the juice and see what shakes loose at Broadway Dallas’ live performance of “Beetlejuice!” Based on Tim Burton’s horror-comedy classic, “Beetlejuice” follows a recently deceased couple looking to scare away the family that’s currently living in their home. Featuring an astonishing set, creepy costumes, tricks and treats and a musical score that’s out of this netherworld, “Beetlejuice” is screamingly good fun that is too good to pass up. Get ready to say his name three times, because it’s showtime for these ghoulish guests.
NORTH TEXAS AUTO EXPO
FEBRUARY 22-25 | KAY BAILEY HUTCHINSON CONVENTION CENTER
Car enthusiasts’ dreams come true at the North Texas Auto Expo! From sleek sports cars and rugged off-road vehicles to eco-friendly electric rides and family-friendly SUVs, the North Texas Auto Expo showcases the full spectrum of automotive innovation. Explore the latest models, experience hands-on demonstrations and engage with industry experts who will guide you through the modern engineering behind every automotive marvel. Bring the whole family for a day of excitement, where you can sit behind the wheel of your dream car, test drive the latest models and witness the evolution of the automotive world.
GIRL SCOUT COOKIE AND WINE PAIRING
FEBRUARY 24 | MESSINA HOF GRAPEVINE WINERY
Girl Scout cookies and wine don’t typically go together, but they do at Messina Hof! Indulge in an afternoon of exceptional and unorthodox pairings that fuse flavors of shortbread, thin mints, crisp whites and velvety reds. Every guest will get to sample six wines along with their favorite Girl Scout cookies for a taste unlike anything they’ve experienced before.
FORT WORTH MUSIC FESTIVAL
FEBRUARY 28 – MARCH 2 | FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS
Kick up your boots and feel the rhythm of the heartland at the second annual Fort Worth Music Festival. Featuring an electrifying lineup including William Clark Green, Band Of Heathens, Ben K Weller and more, this festival is a celebration of the rich musical heritage of Texas. From twangy guitars to soulful sounds, experience the essence of Americana under the open sky of the Lone Star state. Come and experience an encore of the biggest Texas music festival you won’t soon forget.
APEX JAZZ FEST
FEBRUARY 24 | CARROLL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Get ready for a night of smooth jazz at the Apex Arts League’s 15th annual Jazz Fest. Join the jazz bands of Carroll, Braswell and Grand Prairie for an evening filled with soulful melodies and tunes that will have you tapping your feet and snapping your fingers. From smooth saxophone solos to toe-tapping trumpet riffs, the sounds of the Apex Jazz Fest will have music fans falling in love over and over again.