Festivals and Expos

Health fair featuring 40 healthy living vendors, health screenings, food tastings, supplement samples, giveways, music and other health-related activities. Free.

Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association presents this workshop designed for anyone interested in farming or gardening. Topics include soils and compost, poultry management, farm equipment demos, certified naturally grown program, crop rotation and pasture management, marketing, land availability and resources. Farm tour included. Bring your own brown bag lunch. $25/TOFGA members, $35/non-TOFGA members.

Enjoy speakers, rose garden tour, vendors and free lunch at the fifth annual RoseDango.

This family-friendly celebration features opportunities to explore nearly 100 cultures through an ethnic food court, multicultural music and dance performances, cultural displays, original works or art by local artists, and a host of free, hands-on educational activities for children and a green village.

The Plano International Festival aims to be a Zero Waste event. It was awarded the 2008, 2010 and 2011 City of Plano EnvironmentalStar of Excellence Award and was a Green Source DFW Environmental Leadership Awards Finalist.

The 17th annual event features authentic Lebanese food such as stuffed grape leaves, kibbi, falafel, tabbouli, kafta, baklava and much more. Take part in the raffle for great prizes. Children’s play area, games, door prizes, a silent auction and wonderful Lebanese souvenirs.

Produce market featuring local growers. $10 buys a craft beer of your choice with chef's fresh plate pairing, prepared with produce from the garden.
Music by Kelly Brown and Local Honey with the Rueffer Brothers and nuevo-flaminco guitarist Russ Hewitt. Benefits the Promise of Peace Garden.

Local designers create outfits using recycled products, clothing and fabric and model creations on stage during the Dallas Green Fest.

Feast your eyes on the fall color of the Japanese Garden while enjoying traditional Japanese dance, music, martial arts demonstrations, papermaking and tea ceremonies. Admission: Adults $5, Children (4-12yrs.) $3, under 4 free. Continues Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This free event offers lots of animals provided by the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, Westland Ranch Petting Zoo and Matt Morris’ turtles. You can explore the beautiful Nature Center & Preserve through docent-led and self-guided hikes highlighting trail activities such as the Corn Fling, Pumpkin Ring Toss, and Build-a-Bug - just to name a few. Other activities include games and music by Radio Disney, storytelling, outdoor demonstrations, the Southlake Fire Department and the first annual Coyote Howling Contest. Free caramel apples, popcorn and cider will be available while supplies last. Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase. Free parking with shuttle service or walking paths will be available from the Equestrian Center at Bob Jones Park. Handicap Parking is available on a first-come basis at the Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve.

Educational event hosted by the DFW Herpetological Society, featuring speakers and more than 100 species of reptiles and amphibians. Admission $7-$10.