Tour Dallas By Trolley

A driver assists a rider onto the M-Line Trolley

If you really want to get to know the city of Dallas, why not take a trolley tour?  The M-Line's fully restored, vintage trollies give you the perfect opportunity to take a ride through the city's history along original trolley tracks. All of the cars are air-conditioned and heated to ensure your comfort while getting from point A to point B.  You can … [Read more...]

Level Grounds Arts presents ‘A Samurai Nosferatu’

A Samurai Nosferatu

The goal is not to live forever. The goal is to create something that lives forever in the hearts of those it touches. -Bill Fountain Theaters around the world have told the classic tale of the original dark prince of the night, but putting Dracula into the time of the Samurai is something different, something new and exactly what Level Ground Arts is … [Read more...]

The Ultimate Urban Scavenger Race comes to Dallas

Four men jump and slap hands in mid-air

Dick’s Last Resort is known for its energetically surly wait staff and live music every night in a fun atmosphere that can be infectious. Located less than seven miles south on US-75 to Woodall Rodgers Freeway and Lamar Street, it will also be the home base for the Dallas Challenge on Oct. 2. An ‘Amazing Race’ style competition will have you … [Read more...]

Dallas Green Festival at Discovery Gardens

Dallas Green Festival at the Texas Discovery Gardens

In case you haven’t heard, the State Fair of Texas is returning to Fair Park. But before thousands of people come and add their carbon footprint to the environment, they’ll be holding the 4th annual Dallas Green Festival on Sept. 24. This is a celebration of positive eco-friendly living and will include demonstrations and activities on everything … [Read more...]

Break out your Bad Dress for ‘Bridesmaids’ at the VCC

A bride and her bridesmaid are pictured

There are entire websites dedicated to the world’s worst Bridesmaids dresses and reigning talk show queen Ellen Degeneres wants you to send her a photo of a bad bridesmaid dress. Here at the Village, we’ve got a better idea. Why not break out that bad dress and show it off for a great prize during Movie Night at the Country Club on Oct. 5? To … [Read more...]

24th annual Addison Oktoberfest starts Sept. 15

A couple in traditional German clothing dance

It started as a celebration in honor of a royal marriage in Bavaria, a location that only exists in history books. And like their culture, Oktoberfest has lived on, leaped oceans and now is a common annual occurrence across the country. According to USA Today, one of the best in North America is the Addison OktoberFest,  just 10 miles from your … [Read more...]

Soar High in the Sky at the Plano Balloon Festival

Soar High in the Sky at the Plano Balloon Festival

Ever catch yourself watching a hot air balloon graze across the sky?  Well, during the weekend of September 16th over 60 hot air balloons will fill the skies over the Dallas/Fort Worth community at the annual Plano Balloon Festival in Oak Point Park. The event kicks off at 5:30pm on Friday, September 16th with a team of parachuters making a grand … [Read more...]

Natural means to relieve a headache

A person in pain holds a hand to their head

Headaches like Texas A&M splitting up the Big 12 is one thing, but an actual ache in your head is something we all occasionally have to deal with. While the initial response seems to be modern medicine, this is a problem that’s been dealt with for centuries and in the past people used natural treatments. For ordinary headaches, you can store … [Read more...]