How about a spring break stay-cation? Head down to the neighborhood for a weeks worth of arts and culture. The Dallas Museum of Art kicks it off on Saturday, March 9th for the "WFAA Family First Day." Then, admission to Nasher Sculpture Center will be 1/2 price for the following week (Mar. 09-17) with daily family programming. The Crow Collection and Dallas Museum of Art offer family activities and free general admission daily.
We’ll close out the week with our annual Spring Break Block Party featuring food trucks, free admission to all three museums, and a variety of free family-friendly outdoor activities.
Events You Won't Want to Miss
Daily —
Food Trucks
11:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Headed out for a day in the District? We’ve got you covered with a variety of food trucks to choose from! Click here to find out which trucks are here each day and their locations.
March 9 —
WFAA FAMILY FIRST DAY
11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Enjoy free admission to the Chagall: Beyond Color exhibition and family activities. Click here for more details.
Daily —
MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS
11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
General admission to the Dallas Museum of Art and Crow Collection of Asian Art is always free. Admission to The Nasher Sculpture Center will be 1/2 price from Mar. 9—Mar. 17 for Spring Break. Find out what exhibitions are currently in the District at our three museums here.
March 12—15 —
SPRING BREAK @ DMA
11:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Daily
Enjoy a fun-filled week of FREE art-making activities, family tours, story times, and gallery activities for families from 11a-5p each day. Click here for more details.
March 15 —
SPRING BREAK BLOCK PARTY
6:00 p.m.—Midnight
We're ending the week by throwing our annual Spring Break Block Party and closing down Flora and Harwood Streets. Join us from 6p-midnight for food trucks, FREE outdoor activities, a photo booth and more! General admission to the Crow Collection, Dallas Museum of Art and Nasher Sculpture Center will be free all night.
March 15 —
CROW COLLECTION AFTER DARK
6:00 p.m.—Midnight
Discover the arts of Japan during an evening inspired by the exhibition, The Avant Collection of Japanese Lacquers. Learn the art of a Japanese tea ceremony, create Japanese scrolls, listen to performances by Japanese musicians and end your night with a rousing rendition of your favorite song with karaoke! Click here for more details.
March 15 —
LATE NIGHTS AT THE DMA
6:00 p.m.—Midnight
Follow the yellow brick road to the DMA as we celebrate the timeless classic The Wizard of Oz with gallery adventures, films, music, family activities, and more. Click here for more details.
March 15 —
'TIL MIDNIGHT AT THE NASHER
6:00 p.m.—Midnight
Join the Nasher for live music and a movie. At 7p local favorites King Buck will perform, then stick around for a screening of Academy Award Nominee, Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG), at 9p. Explore the collections for FREE in between! Visit the Nasher Café for late night bites. Click here for more details.
March 16 —
360: ARTISTS, CRITICS, CURATORS SPEAKER SERIES: HEATHER COOK
2:00 p.m.
The Nasher Sculpture Center brings art world speakers for conversations or lectures about sculptural themes. Free with paid admission. Complimentary Wine Reception with reservation. Click here for more details.
March 9 & 16 —
FAMILY AND KIDS WELLNESS CLASSES
11:00 a.m. — 11:45 a.m. | FREE
Families can join certified Yogiños instructors for fun yoga classes weaving stories from works of art, music, and the 8 limbs of yoga. Yogiños: Yoga for Youth® aligns minds, bodies, and hearts for all ages both on and off the yoga mat! Space is limited, mats are provided.
March 9 & 16 —
Tai Chi in the Galleries
9:00 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. | FREE
Simplify your Saturday and discover your inner chi with instructor Eng Khoo. All levels of experience welcome. Space is limited; no reservations required.
March 10 & 17 —
Meditation in the Galleries with the Kadampa Meditation Center Texas
2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. | FREE
Learn meditations to relax body and mind, achieve inner peace, and develop a kind and patient attitude towards others. All levels of experience welcome. Space is limited; no reservations required.
March 14 —
Yoga in the Galleries at the Crow Collection of Asian Art
6:15 p.m. — 7:15 p.m. | Free for Wellness Members, $15 for public
Join instructor Lisa Ware, RYT, for a 5 week journey through the Chakra System + Vinyasa Flow Yoga. Visit crowcollection.org for more details.
March 15 —
Restorative Yoga with the Dallas Yoga Center
12:00 p.m. — 12:45 p.m. | FREE
Relax and Renew. Restorative yoga emphasizes the calming of the nervous system and teaches the art of relaxation. Melt tension away and leave feeling completely refreshed and ready for the weekend. All levels of experience welcome. Space is limited; no reservations required.
Calendar of Events See full event calendar
| Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday May 23 5:30 pm |
Patio Sessions: Boxcar Bandits | Elaine D. and Charles A. Sammons Park |
| Thursday May 23 6:00 pm |
Jazz in the Atrium | Dallas Museum of Art |
| Thursday May 23 7:30 pm |
Music Road Third Thursdays | Klyde Warren Park |
| Thursday May 23 8:00 pm |
Carmina Burana | Meyerson Symphony Center |
| Friday May 24 5:15 pm |
Boot Camp with YMCA | Klyde Warren Park |
| Friday May 24 7:30 pm |
Carmina Burana | Meyerson Symphony Center |
| Friday May 24 8:00 pm |
Theme and Variations and Mozart Requiem | Wyly Theatre |
| Saturday May 25 9:00 am |
SWEAT in the Park Boot Camp | Klyde Warren Park |
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