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These are the 13 best things to do in Dallas on Thanksgiving weekend
Nov 25, 2020 | 2:49 pm
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The Chinese Lantern Festival premiered during the State Fair of Texas 2012.Photo by Conner Howell -
The Chinese Lantern Festival reopens November 1 and runs through January 6.Photo by Conner Howell -
Although the festival won't be open during the day, the best time to see it isat night. -
When lit up at night, the pieces cast a rainbow of light.Photo by Conner Howell
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The Perot Museum of Nature and Science was voted the best gift to the city in2012. Even though it just opened in early December, the museum received 47percent of the vote.Photo by Jerry McClure -
The Chihuly exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum will be gone by year's end, butsince opening in May, the glass sculptures have had a huge impact for thearboretum and the city.Photo by Rod Lindley -
Though it had a lot of vocal support in the comments sections, Klyde Warren Parkcame in third with 16 percent of the vote. The park hopefully will spur growthin downtown.Photo by Jerry McClure
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Fun is one of the bands in the How the Edge Stole Christmas concert on December14 at Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie.Photo courtesy of Fun -
Ricki Derek performs his annual Christmas show at Scat Jazz Lounge in Fort Worthon December 14 and at Lakewood Theater in Dallas on December 15.Photo courtesy of Lakewood Theater -
Dallas Winter Warmer serves seasonal craft beers to the masses at AnnetteStrauss Square on December 15.Dallas Winter Warmer/Facebook
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Bob Dylan performs at Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie Thursday, November 1.Photo by WClaflin -
The Chinese Lantern Festival reopens at Fair Park November 1 and runs throughJanuary 6, 2013.Photo by Conner Howell
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The Art of Bridal Style takes over Union Station on Sunday, November 4.November Lily/Facebook
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The Texas Star is still our favorite way to see the fair from above. -
Big Tex is a Dallas icon, even if he comes out only once a year.Photo by David R. Tribble
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R. Kelly plays at Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie November 8.Photo courtesy of R. Kelly Facebook page -
Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert hit Bass Performance Hall November 9.
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The White Rock Lake Festival takes place November 10-11.Photo by Kathleen Wilke
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Disko ride on the Midway.Photo by Elaine Liner -
Blue ribbon-winning painting by Lindy Cannell.Photo by Elaine Liner -
Texas Star Ferris wheel.Photo by Elaine Liner -
The Killdares will perform 120 free concerts during the State Fair.Photo by Elaine Liner -
The Tenor, one of the art deco sculptures on the Esplanade at Fair Park.Photo by Elaine Liner
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Ann Richards' Texas plays September 27, as part of the Dallas VideoFest 25.Ann Richards' Texas Facebook page -
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons perform at the Winspear Opera House September28.Photo courtesy of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons -
Kevin Costner & Modern West play on the Chevrolet Main Stage at the State Fairof Texas September 29.Photo courtesy of Kevin Costner & Modern West
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Members of Bike Friendly Oak Cliff often take organized rides around the city.Photo Courtesy of Andrea Roberts/Bike Friendly Oak Cliff -
On September 5, city workers painted bike lanes on North Lamar Street in theWest End.Photo by Claire St. Amant -
It's benches like these that make downtown seem less than welcoming to those ontwo feet — or two wheels.Photo courtesy of Horseshoe Project
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Eddie Vedder plays the Music Hall at Fair Park November 15.Eddie Vedder/Facebook -
The kickoff for Dallas City Lights takes place at Main Street Garden November17.Photo courtesy of Dallas City Lights -
Mary J. Blige hits the stage at American Airlines Center November 18.Photo courtesy of Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
