Festivals and Expos

See over a dozen live native Texas snakes and other reptiles and learn about their benefits to our ecology. The indoor event will also feature educational booths, crafts and other reptiles. $4-$8.

Klyde Warren Park will showcase a series of jazz concerts through May 16. On April 25, Spyro Gyra will perform. Free.

Arts and music festival hosted by the city of Richardson. Music lineup includes Spin Doctors, the Charlie Daniels Band, Blue Oyster Cult, Grand Funk Railroad, Toadies, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Robert Earl Keen. Tickets: $30/three-day pass; $20/adult single day; $3/ages 5-12 pass; Free/4 and under. See website for special promotions.

Event hosted by the city of Irving featuring BMX demo in skate park (next to Lively Pointe), kid's bike rodeo, food trucks, vendors. Show your bikes--cool, franken or classic. Group rides: 12 miles and 30 miles; no fees. Booth space is free. Contact: Fran Witte at fwitte@cityofirving.org or 972-721-2355.

Vintage Tex, Colleyville’s vintage clothing boutique, is hosting its 2nd annual Spring Tea Party to promote upcycling, recycling and enjoying all things vintage. 

The outdoor fair features local artists and purveyors of vintage clothing, accessories and home goods, live music, coffee and gourmet teas and baked goods. Photographer will be on hand to capture portraits of shoppers in vintage clothing. Free.

Annual festival dating back to the 1930s, featuring local vendors selling trees and plants, gardening products, landscaping and home improvement items. In addition, there will be workshops, children's environmental activities, a recycled fashion show  and festival foods. Free.

The Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival will be held April 20-21, 9am-5pm in downtown Ennis, featuring vendors, food and bluebonnet souvenirs. The city also provides a map of about 40 miles of driving trails around the city to view bluebonnets this month. 

SEE ENNIS BLUEBONNET TRAIL MAP: http://www.visitennis.org/

Cheer on cardboard boat vessels or enjoy family friendly activities including the Tornado ride, Hook’s Lagoon, Mini-Boat Regatta, Build-on-Site Boats, Whale Sail and concessions. Boat entry deadline is April 15. Boat entry fees are $50 to $80. Event-day admission is $8. Pre-purchase tickets at River Legacy Living Science Center for $6 by April 26. 

Family friendly Earth Day celebration with nature walks, story times, crafts and activities. Free.

1 mile/5K walk and fun-run for individuals and pets plus a 5K competitive run. The route is shady, quiet and baby-stroller friendly. In addition, participants can enjoy live music, entertaining and educational games, face-painting, clowns, balloon artists, exhibits and food. $5-$25.