DFW Weekend Guide: February 6–9, 2026
From Black History Month programming and tennis at The Star to big-screen concerts and classic Stockyards nightlife, this weekend around DFW is packed with ways to get out. Here are spotlight ideas you can feature for visitors and locals from Friday through Monday.
African American Museum at Fair Park – Current Exhibitions
February is an ideal time to highlight the African American Museum in Fair Park, which is devoted to preserving and showcasing African American art, history, and culture. Current exhibitions include “Protecting Cultural Memory,” a behind-the-scenes look at conservation work, and “Sunday Call to Church: The Art of Clementine Hunter,” featuring vivid folk paintings of Southern life.
Dallas Open at The Star (Frisco) – Opening Weekend
The Dallas Open, now hosted at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, begins its 2026 run this weekend and continues through February 15. As an ATP 500-level event, it brings top-ranked players and puts Frisco firmly in the tennis spotlight, making it a strong anchor for a sports-focused day paired with food and shopping at The Star.
Collin County History Museum Exhibit – Art & Spoken Word (McKinney)
On February 6, the Collin County History Museum in McKinney opens its fifth annual exhibit pairing visual art with spoken word, showcasing 44 original works by Texas artists. It is a good option for a quieter, culture-forward outing that can be combined with time on McKinney’s historic downtown square.
Celina Education Foundation Mardi Gras Extravaganza (Prosper)
The Celina Education Foundation’s Mardi Gras Extravaganza takes place February 6 at 3R’s Ranch in Prosper, supporting scholarships and teacher grants for Celina ISD. Guests can expect a festive, Louisiana-inspired evening with food, music, and fundraising activities that highlight the community spirit north of Dallas.
Dallas Concerts & “How to Train Your Dragon in Concert”
Dallas event rundowns for February 6 point to a busy Friday music lineup across venues like Three Links, The Bomb Factory, South Side Ballroom, Club Dada, SILO, and The Echo Lounge & Music Hall. A standout family-friendly option is “How to Train Your Dragon in Concert” at the Meyerson, where the Dallas Symphony plays the score live while the movie screens overhead.
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo – Finale Weekend
In Fort Worth, this weekend marks the final days of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo at Dickies Arena and the surrounding grounds. CultureMap’s planner emphasizes catching one last rodeo performance, hitting the midway and livestock barns, and pairing it with Stockyards or downtown dining before the event closes on February 7.
Cowboy Dueling & Live Music in the Stockyards
The Fort Worth Stockyards calendar shows late-night “Cowboy Dueling in the Stockyards” on February 6 and 7 from 8 p.m. to midnight, plus a Southall concert at Billy Bob’s Texas on the night of the 6th. Together, those make for a classic adult night out: dinner in the Stockyards, cowboy dueling experience, and a Texas country show at an iconic honky-tonk.
Source Links
Events & Things to Do in Dallas in February 2026 – Visit Dallas: https://www.visitdallas.com/blog/what-to-do-february/
February 2026 Dallas–Fort Worth Events Guide (Dallas Open, Lunar New Year, Collin County, Celina Mardi Gras): https://brendaadamsgroup.com/february-2026-dallas-fort-worth-events-guide/
Dallas events February 6 list (concerts, “How to Train Your Dragon in Concert,” nightlife): https://nationaltoday.com/us/tx/dallas/events/2026/02/06/
Dallas February events aggregation – tours, games, shows: https://www.myguidedallas.com/events/february-2026
Eventbrite – February events & activities in Dallas, TX (Cupid’s Crawl, nightlife, expos): https://www.eventbrite.com/d/tx–dallas/february/
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo – Visit Fort Worth events calendar: https://www.fortworth.com/events/
Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo finale tops 9 best weekend events – CultureMap Fort Worth: https://fortworth.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/weekend-events-2-5-26/
Fort Worth Stockyards events (Cowboy Dueling, Billy Bob’s Texas concerts, and more): https://www.fortworthstockyards.org/events