Kaleidoscope Park Celebrates 3rd Anniversary

 

Kaleidoscope Park Foundation invites the community to celebrate another exciting year of bringing people together through free arts, culture, wellness, and recreation programming with a special Anniversary Weekend celebration featuring a birthday-themed day packed with family-friendly activities, pet-friendly fun, and live entertainment.

Saturday, October 3

Family Fun Zone and Vendor Market | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Petting zoo

Face painting

Balloon artists

Story time and character meet-and-greets

Complimentary Chobani birthday yogurt while supplies last

Live music from a DJ

Local vendors

Interactive activities and surprises throughout the day

Dog Paw-ty

Dog lovers are encouraged to bring their four-legged family members to join the fun. Visitors can explore the Happy FurEver Dog Park area featuring pet-focused vendors offering products and services for pets and their owners. Pups can also stop by a special

 dog treat food truck serving up tail-wagging snacks and goodies designed just for them.

Community Birthday Celebration | 2 p.m.

At 2 p.m., guests are invited to gather for a special birthday celebration honoring Kaleidoscope Park's anniversary. The community will join together to sing "Happy Birthday" to the Park and enjoy complimentary sweet treats while supplies last.

Emerald City Band Concert | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

The celebration concludes with a high-energy performance from Emerald City Band on the Performance Lawn.

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, grab dinner from on-site food trucks, and enjoy an evening of live music as the community commemorates another memorable year at Kaleidoscope Park.

For additional event details and updates, visit KaleidoscopePark.org

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala with Idina Menzel

 

The celebratory Symphony Gala on Saturday, September 26, 2026, will bring theatrical flair and glamour to the Meyerson. Dallas Symphony Presents Principal Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez and the DSO are joined by Broadway icon Idina Menzel for an unforgettable evening that celebrates her genre-defying career. This annual fundraising event supports the DSO all year long, from concerts on the Meyerson stage to its education and outreach initiatives across North Texas. 

The DSO is delighted to welcome Allison and Brett Brodnax as 2026 Gala Chairs and Linda L. Burk MD & John R. Gilmore MD as Honorary Chairs.

The Full Gala experience tickets are sold out thanks to the generous support of our Dallas community.

If you would like to be added to the waitlist for the full Gala experience, email gala@dalsym.com. Concert only tickets are still available for purchase: 2026 Symphony Gala - Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Rise Roundup Hosted by Touchdown Club of Dallas

 

Tickets: https://tdclubdallas.org/events/rise-roundup/

Tracee Ellis Ross to Headline New Friends New Life 2026 Luncheon

New Friends New Life (NFNL) is proud to announce that acclaimed actress, producer, and founder/CEO Tracee Ellis Ross will headline the 2026 Stand for Her Luncheon on Thursday, September 24 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. Ross is a leader whose cultural fluency and skilled storytelling allow her to forge meaningful connections with audiences and customers alike.

 

"We are honored to welcome Tracee Ellis Ross to Dallas to headline our Stand for Her Luncheon," said Bianca Davis, CEO of New Friends New Life. "Tracee's journey reflects the power of resilience, self-discovery, and living authentically. Through her work as an actress and entrepreneur, she has encouraged countless women to embrace their worth and pursue lives filled with purpose and possibility."

 

Two inspiring mother-daughter teams will co-chair the 2026 Stand for Her Luncheon: Beth Thoele and Brooke Russo, and Kathy Helm and Marci Kramer. Honorary chairs are Lottye and Bobby Lyle.

 

For eight seasons, Tracee Ellis Ross starred in ABC’s critically acclaimed comedy series BLACK-ISH, earning a Golden Globe Award, six NAACP Image Awards, and nominations for Emmy Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Critics Choice Awards for her portrayal of Dr. Rainbow Johnson. 

Ross also starred in the Emmy and GLAAD Award-nominated series GIRLFRIENDS for eight seasons. She recently made her highly anticipated Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated play EVERY BRILLIANT THING.  Ross is also seen in Season 2 of the Roku original series SOLO TRAVELING WITH TRACEE ELLIS ROSS. The first season set a record as Roku’s most-watched unscripted original series.

 

Ross is the owner, founder, and co-CEO of PATTERN Beauty, the global multimillion-dollar hair & body care brand she created for the curly, coily & tight-textured community and everyBODY. With PATTERN, Ross is changing the paradigm of how the textured hair community is marketed to and supported.

 

Ross is a powerful voice for joy, self-acceptance, inclusivity, and equity. She has spoken at numerous prestigious venues including the TED Conference, where she made history as the first Black woman to open the event. Through her speaking engagements, Ross continues to inspire conversations about identity, belonging, and the expansiveness of joy.

 

Underwriting sponsorship opportunities begin at $3,000. A limited number of individual tickets will be released in August and will begin at $300. To reserve sponsorships or seats, visit www.newfriendsnewlife.org/luncheon, email events@newfriendsnewlife.org, or contact Chief Development Officer Priya Murphy at 214-217-8652.

4th annual Pantry in the Park

 

Wilkinson Center and the Board of Directors invite you to support the 4th annual Pantry in the Park event presented by The Rosewood Corporation. 

Join the fun for cocktails, heavy appetizers, a unique silent auction and more, while learning more about the work of Wilkinson Center in our community.

Proceeds from this event will support the mission and programs of Wilkinson Center through the community food pantry, adult education programs and employment services.

Event Co-Chairs:  Chris and Heather Gilker

Friday, September 25, 2026

6:00pm – 9:00pm

The Filter Building

2810 White Rock Rd.

Dallas, TX 75214

Tickets here: Pantry in the Park

27th Annual Runway Report for KidneyTexas

 

27th Annual Runway Report

"Handbags & Heels"

September 22, 2026

Ritz-Carlton Dallas

President - Fran Wittenberg

Event Chairs -Therese Rourk & Courtney Rourk

Honorary Chair - Susan Geyer

Honorary Special - Friend Jan Strimple

Presenting Sponsors - Natalie and David Taylor and Cindy Feld and Nikki Ramji

Purchase tickets here!

Farrah Fawcett Foundation Presents Tex-Mex Fiesta!

 

This Tex-Mex fundraising event is a fun night under the stars with A-list talent, auction items and more. Guests will also enjoy a delicious Tex-Mex dinner with Margaritas and Mariachis.

Most importantly, the night allows us to remember Farrah, continue her mission of fundraising for HPV cancer research, and recognize all those who have helped us do so.

 

Farrah asked in her cancer documentary: “Why isn’t there more research on certain types of cancer?” 

Tickets here: Tex-Mex Fiesta! – The Farrah Fawcett Foundation

Brushes and Bites Art Auction - Scottish Rite, Frisco

 

September 17, 2026

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center

5700 Dallas Parkway

Frisco, TX, 75034

Scottish Rite invites you to 2026 Brushes & Bites, an artsy evening among friends benefiting the young patients of the Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center. A cool and casual celebration of local culture, artistry and style, the event will feature the original creations of up-and-coming and established artists and culinarians from around the community. Enjoy a night of fine art, cool beats and tasty eats in the atrium at their Frisco campus.

Brushes & Bites - Pediatric Orthopedic Specialists | Scottish Rite for Children

Dallas Contemporary Gala - CANDELA

Dallas Contemporary Gala

Saturday, September 26, 2026

6pm - 1am

161 Glass St, Dallas

Dallas Contemporary is honored to recognize Joyce Goss and Kenny Goss for their extraordinary contributions to the arts in Dallas and beyond. As visionary patrons, and advocates, they have helped shape the city’s cultural landscape through their enduring support of artists, institutions, and creative initiatives.

CANDELA CO-CHAIRS

Catalina Gonzalez-Jorba, Peter Augustus Owen, Ramiro Garcia.

Gala 2026: Candela — DALLAS CONTEMPORARY