This weekend, it's time to Celebrate Southlake with live music, food and hometown pride. Then head to Nash Farm for the 21st Annual ItalianCarFest featuring more than 90 stunning showpieces. Add in concerts at the Arboretum and Bass Hall, and it’s a weekend full of culture and community.
SEPT. 4 - NOV. 6
THE DALLAS ARBORETUM | Settle in under the stars for music in the garden as the 2025 Cool Thursdays Concert Series kicks off at the Dallas Arboretum. Now in its 28th season, this year’s lineup brings tributes to Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, ABBA, Garth Brooks, and more. Pack a picnic or pre-order dinner, grab a blanket and vibe out.
OPENING WEEKEND: BRAHMS FOURTH AND GRIEG’S PIANO CONCERTO
SEPT. 5 - 7
BASS PERFORMANCE HALL | The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra opens its season with a stirring trio of masterworks: Sibelius’ bold “Finlandia,” Grieg’s beloved Piano Concerto, and Brahms’ triumphant Symphony No. 4. This powerful program sets the tone for a stirring season ahead. Arrive early for “Bachtales with Buddy,” a lively pre-concert talk that brings the music’s history and drama to life.
SEPT. 6
SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE | Southlake is turning 68, and everyone is invited to the party! Celebrate Southlake brings the community together in a day filled with entertainment and bursting with hometown pride. Visitors will enjoy dance performances, live music, local food vendors and activity booths celebrating everything that makes Southlake truly special.
SEPT. 6
NASH FARM | More than 90 Italian showpieces - from classic Fiats and Alfa Romeos to roaring Lamborghinis and Ferraris—will be on display at this annual celebration, hosted by the Italian Car Club of North Texas. It’s a vibrant showcase of design, speed and heritage. Visitors of all ages can also explore historic Nash Farm. Admission is free.
39TH ANNUAL GRAPEFEST, A TEXAS WINE EXPERIENCE
SEPT. 11 - 14
MAIN STREET, GRAPEVINE | Texas wines take center stage as the 39th Annual GrapeFest invites wine lovers to sip, stroll and celebrate along Historic Main Street. Four full days of tastings, family-friendly activities and live entertainment make this the Southwest’s largest wine festival. Whether sipping on regional favorites or tasting a new varietal, there’s always something to toast to in Grapevine.